Enthusiast III
Let me start by saying I do not care to talk about hybrids in general. Nor do I care about the electric car they show in this video:
But thanks to that video, I learned that the Powerboost system can produce 7.2kW and 240V of power. This thing could run a fridge, microwave, induction cook top and window AC unit with power to spare. It's basically a truck with a built-in lithium battery, generator and invertor. You could throw a cap on the bed, get some used appliances and be on your way. I'm hoping they offer this in a chassis cab or the transit van so we can have proper RVs with these features.
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So you get the two banks of 120v outlets and one 240v. I assume the 120v outlets will run on either the lithium battery or the engine or both depending on the load. When you need the 240v, both systems run in series; similar to when you link two 120v fuses in your house to make a 240v outlet. Obviously, you reduce your driving range the more you're in generator mode.
Just wanted to see what anyone else thought about the implications of this system for building an adventure rig. I'm already expecting some "it's way cheaper to do it yourself" comments, but the point is, this truck is coming with three big features that an RV would come with. Imagine this option on a Bronco.
But thanks to that video, I learned that the Powerboost system can produce 7.2kW and 240V of power. This thing could run a fridge, microwave, induction cook top and window AC unit with power to spare. It's basically a truck with a built-in lithium battery, generator and invertor. You could throw a cap on the bed, get some used appliances and be on your way. I'm hoping they offer this in a chassis cab or the transit van so we can have proper RVs with these features.
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So you get the two banks of 120v outlets and one 240v. I assume the 120v outlets will run on either the lithium battery or the engine or both depending on the load. When you need the 240v, both systems run in series; similar to when you link two 120v fuses in your house to make a 240v outlet. Obviously, you reduce your driving range the more you're in generator mode.
Just wanted to see what anyone else thought about the implications of this system for building an adventure rig. I'm already expecting some "it's way cheaper to do it yourself" comments, but the point is, this truck is coming with three big features that an RV would come with. Imagine this option on a Bronco.
