JB you were SO CLOSE until you limited yourself by using the 4 prong 50A to 3 prong 30A connector! You basically threw away phaseA from the truck. All you needed to do was take your twist lock 4 prong to the 4 prong 50A, then plug your trailer in using its normal cord. Just because the connector is called a 50A connector, you'll just be limited by the truck's 30A per phase (A and B). When using the native 50A trailer cord, one AC is on phaseA (bedroom) and one is on phaseB (main). Microwave and all outlets are also on phaseB. Only the fireplace and bedroom AC are phaseA. The Ford has plenty of capacity on each phase (3600W) and will not trip! I tested it with my Powerboost and Delta 294RK.
The powerboost is the absolute best...was in Zion last summer, 110 degrees and the power went out at the campground...plugged my RV into my F150 and had A/C and all the amenities for 13 hours straight.
The yellow plug that you showed in minute 2:20 is the correct plug to use, and is the only one that you need with a 50amp cord. By you using the 30amp cord you shut down the A side. You don’t need that other adapter you showed later. The Powerboost will run both of your ACs , Microwave, and everything in there at the same time, without soft start. The scales is an option on all the trims
a And b is like a 240v 50 amps cord outlet in the rv park , 120 each leg you need a 50 amps cord to the camper and a 50amp adapter to plug in the truck to used both A and B
This is how I run my camper with two ac’s off my truck. It pulls from both banks so I get the full 7200 watts. I also use a similar set up to act as a generator for my house. Keep in mind in ‘generator mode’ the engine will cycle on and off as needed. You are drawing power from,the battery bank and the engine will kick on to recharge the battery.
Thanks for the demonstration! Without soft starts ACs are hard for small generators and inverters to run because of the compressor surge. I can run both my ACs with my 4000 W generator because I have soft starts. However, I have noticed above 4000 feet of elevation. I can only run one AC.
Good video! It’s pretty a good thing that the Super Duties with the Pro Power option can’t run 2 ACs, because if you can ruin your diesel engine by idling too long
Great test... and Thanks also to terry fletcher for his accurate comment. I tow with a Powerboost truck, and I love having a great tow vehicle that can also act as my generator if necessary. safe travels.....
Awesome video! Love your content man. Have you ever heard of Elevation Off Grid? They super single 550s and 5500s and add a bunch of tech to them. Idk how close you are to their HQ but would enjoy seeing your take on those trucks with all of your knowledge.
i have two 4800 watts wen gens 4k rated and run them in parallel 120 each leg on the 50 amp cord and the gens will run everything in the 37 foot rv including the hot water heater 1500 watts , best gen set up the wen 4800 only weight 72 lbs each half the weight of the predators i sold and half the price
nice truck! The big powerboost inverter trucks are intriguing, but the added weight and space dedicated to the battery, electric motor, and inverter take away from payload and fuel tank. So the powerboost trucks have less payload and less range.
Typically you cannot run both AC units while RV is plugged into a 30 amp, but can run at least one AC unit. Probably best to buy an RV with 30 amp Max features. My RV is a fifth wheel like your and also requires 50 amps and Yes, I've had to buy a lot of adapters to dumb down the amount of usage in same areas. Where the power boost or hybrid, would probably really shine, is with a RV like the Coleman lantern lt 17r or b which only have 30 amp requirements
SO DO YOU HAVE TO RUN THE TRUCK ENGINE ALL THE TIME WHEN USING GENERATOR? IF YOU WAS, SAY PULLING YOUR RV, AND WANTED TO PULL OVER AT CRACKER BARREL AND SLEEP ALL NIGHT. IS IT SAFE TO.LEAVW TEUCK RUNNING WHILE HOOKED TO CAMPER? AS IN THIEFS AND CO CREEPING INTO THE RV WHILENYOU SLEEP FROM TRUCK EXHAUST?
JB you were SO CLOSE until you limited yourself by using the 4 prong 50A to 3 prong 30A connector! You basically threw away phaseA from the truck. All you needed to do was take your twist lock 4 prong to the 4 prong 50A, then plug your trailer in using its normal cord. Just because the connector is called a 50A connector, you'll just be limited by the truck's 30A per phase (A and B). When using the native 50A trailer cord, one AC is on phaseA (bedroom) and one is on phaseB (main). Microwave and all outlets are also on phaseB. Only the fireplace and bedroom AC are phaseA. The Ford has plenty of capacity on each phase (3600W) and will not trip! I tested it with my Powerboost and Delta 294RK.
You are correct sir!
This was the post people need to see. Great post.
The powerboost is the absolute best...was in Zion last summer, 110 degrees and the power went out at the campground...plugged my RV into my F150 and had A/C and all the amenities for 13 hours straight.
The yellow plug that you showed in minute 2:20 is the correct plug to use, and is the only one that you need with a 50amp cord. By you using the 30amp cord you shut down the A side. You don’t need that other adapter you showed later. The Powerboost will run both of your ACs , Microwave, and everything in there at the same time, without soft start.
The scales is an option on all the trims
a And b is like a 240v 50 amps cord outlet in the rv park , 120 each leg you need a 50 amps cord to the camper and a 50amp adapter to plug in the truck to used both A and B
This is how I run my camper with two ac’s off my truck. It pulls from both banks so I get the full 7200 watts. I also use a similar set up to act as a generator for my house. Keep in mind in ‘generator mode’ the engine will cycle on and off as needed. You are drawing power from,the battery bank and the engine will kick on to recharge the battery.
Thanks for the great advice!
Thanks for the demonstration! Without soft starts ACs are hard for small generators and inverters to run because of the compressor surge. I can run both my ACs with my 4000 W generator because I have soft starts. However, I have noticed above 4000 feet of elevation. I can only run one AC.
Good video! It’s pretty a good thing that the Super Duties with the Pro Power option can’t run 2 ACs, because if you can ruin your diesel engine by idling too long
Great test... and Thanks also to terry fletcher for his accurate comment. I tow with a Powerboost truck, and I love having a great tow vehicle that can also act as my generator if necessary. safe travels.....
Great Information !!
Great content, you do an amazing job…
Thank you for that info now I know about combining plugs was not sure if you could do that.
They should really offer this on the 5.0. I’d feel better about it idling than a turbo engine not in boost
I have a 2021 and it uses both A+B to power 2 AC's no problem. Not sure if they change something in 2024.
Awesome video! Love your content man. Have you ever heard of Elevation Off Grid? They super single 550s and 5500s and add a bunch of tech to them. Idk how close you are to their HQ but would enjoy seeing your take on those trucks with all of your knowledge.
i have two 4800 watts wen gens 4k rated and run them in parallel 120 each leg on the 50 amp cord and the gens will run everything in the 37 foot rv including the hot water heater 1500 watts , best gen set up the wen 4800 only weight 72 lbs each half the weight of the predators i sold and half the price
Hi JB, can you do a review on the tundra? And I’d like to see the sidestep on the 1500 and the F150 just like it is on the 2500 and the F250.
I have the 7.2 Powerboost also - can you just lock the door with the engine running for theft prevention?
nice truck! The big powerboost inverter trucks are intriguing, but the added weight and space dedicated to the battery, electric motor, and inverter take away from payload and fuel tank. So the powerboost trucks have less payload and less range.
'23 powerboost here. Payload is 1496 lbs (lariet) and range can be near 700 miles on its 30 gallon tank.
Those are impressive stats
Good looking truck JB!
Typically you cannot run both AC units while RV is plugged into a 30 amp, but can run at least one AC unit.
Probably best to buy an RV with 30 amp Max features. My RV is a fifth wheel like your and also requires 50 amps and Yes, I've had to buy a lot of adapters to dumb down the amount of usage in same areas.
Where the power boost or hybrid, would probably really shine, is with a RV like the Coleman lantern lt 17r or b which only have 30 amp requirements
Really, you need to run a 50 amp cord to the 220v connector
It can power it but can it pull it?
SO DO YOU HAVE TO RUN THE TRUCK ENGINE ALL THE TIME WHEN USING GENERATOR?
IF YOU WAS, SAY PULLING YOUR RV, AND WANTED TO PULL OVER AT CRACKER BARREL AND SLEEP ALL NIGHT. IS IT SAFE TO.LEAVW TEUCK RUNNING WHILE HOOKED TO CAMPER? AS IN THIEFS AND CO CREEPING INTO THE RV WHILENYOU SLEEP FROM TRUCK EXHAUST?
I hope you correct this video with the right information. This was user error and not a ford error.
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