If there's not a Berm Peak trail called Ridgeline, it needs to be next on your list (and people should question, is this really a mountain bike trail?)
I know this seems crazy, but my recent experiences steered me this way. The V8 engine on Amie's Tahoe just blew at 8k miles and stranded us on the highway (under warranty thankfully). Before that we had an Explorer, which was a total headache. I'm not willing to try Ram. I'm not stoked on gas vehicles right now and will happily try my luck with electric. If all else fails I'll get on a 10 year waiting list and trade it in for a Tundra 🤣
@@Incip1 Sam should practice his dart throwing while blindfolded I'm sure he can land somewhere close to Seth ;) At the car, having an proper European bias against anti social vehicles, I must admit I know the bias doesn't fit cuz Seth needs a big bed. So I can't hold it against him he needs something bigger, and it's great there is an electric F150. I'm just not really sold on why electrifying that platform would be a good idea instead of starting from scratch it's not like it's modern anyway.
@@xrstopherpopp120 Not sure what your point is but, since you replied to my comment - All batteries are NEVER charged fully from manufacturer as it greatly degrades the life of the battery. Sure they could have charged it fully for him but he would have had to wait for the charge to be done.
@@solitarymassacre so youre telling me the range is very low and you cant even fill the battery all the way without being worried of wearing it out?😂so dumb
@@Hcvr7256 If you keep a battery fully charged for months on end without using it like an electric vehicle battery sitting at a dealership, it'll damage it. LiPo batteries like to explode when they're left fully charged for long periods of time so that should give some indication about why they keep $35,000 in battery modules at half or less charge.
Congratulations on getting your new truck! I especially liked your parting words towards your Honda Ridgeline. We'll live to see how well Lightning will serve you... and us indirectly.
Except that it doesn’t suit his needs at all.. Gets in truck and immediately says he’s can’t do truck things with it and keeps making those comments all the way home.
People that actually do serious work and play usually get a van. Does virtually everything better than a truck in most cases. The reason pickups first got popular decades ago, was because American farmers were always hauling around animal poop or things covered in it or bulky and dirty industrial equipment, which isn't very pleasant with a van. Americans, rarely, if ever, do this kind of hauling anymore. Trucks are sold now at $50k-$100k because of fragile masculinity and posturing in 90% of cases. The Ridgeline seems like a pointless vehicle, because it is a slightly less pointless spinoff of pickups, which are incredibly pointless excess for the vast majority of their owners. I'd like to see how many American pickups have ever hauled 75% of bed or trailer payload, it's probably something like 5%.
Over the years I’ve come to realize Seth knows just enough about electrical to be dangerous lmfao. Keep doing you fam! I’ll give you the badge of “SIGNIFICANTLY more knowledgeable than the average DIYer”
Let’s hope that at absolute minimum that big house of his already has a 150A service, and preferably a 200A 😂 Adding an 80A continuous draw system is 100% the easiest way to overload that panel lmao
Do a quick Google search on that. Many unhappy lightning owner's right now due to its lack of towing capability while maintaining a decent battery charge.
Started video hoping for Rivian R1T but knew it’d probably be the Lightning for the bed size. Hope you love it, absolute thrill to have all that immediate power in something so large.
A buddy of mine works for Rivian and DDs an R1T. It's surprisingly capable, we took it wheeling and it has great clearance. Tows well too because of the weight and low COG due to the battery. Tiny bed though, not a truck to do truck stuff in, more of a great DD and adventure vehicle.
@@tj_mcdonald21 EVs are extremely inefficient when towing. He should have gone diesel. He's repeated his mistake of purchasing a vehicle that isn't fit for purpose. Hopefully it works for him, but he'll probably have range issues if he does a lot of towing at highway speeds.
@@carnut666 he does not need a diesel, he does light towing and hauling. In all reality a regular f-150 would have done him wonders but for the short distance haling the lightning will do fine, it has plenty of torque and power for his applications and combined with its long range it’ll do nicely.
Mach-E owner here. Make sure you use an industrial receptacle (like Hubbell) if you aren't hardwiring. Cheaper receptacles aren't designed for the large continuous loud of an EVSE (charger). The one from the hardware store are known to cause house fires when used for EV charging.
He's probably getting the ford power station pro installed. It comes free with the big battery lightning and he said he was getting an 80 amp charger installed. But your 💯 on this cheap outlets especially if you plug and unplug
I don't think codes allow you to run 80-amps through a plug. It's gonna be hard wired. Also, it's Seth. He like believes in maximum technology. I'll be shocked if he doesn't set it up as whole home backup, which I think is hardwired.
@@ericmgodfrey of course, he would have to have a transfer switch installed so during an outage he isn’t back feeding power into the grid and putting his local utility linemen in danger.
Seth, congrats on the new truck. Will be interested in how it fits into your biking adventures, and how it compares to the Ridgeline. Haters gonna hate.
As a fellow RL owner, I understand when your everyday needs exceed what it can do, its time to look for a bigger vehicle that can handle those requirements. Hoping the Lightning does what you need it do and enjoy your new "fun" toy
I'm genuinely excited to see the F150 in the hands of someone whose not a car/ truck UA-camr. I've only seen 1 in person and it honestly does everything the average owner wants out of a half ton truck. I think you're pretty much the target audience. Bikers don't often tow, but we do need a bed to haul our bikes, gear, and trail building supplies around. I'm interested to find out how it does in road trips, especially when destinations are trailheads at the end of remote, hilly, and gravelly roads.
@@NiSE_Rafter SUVs and Light Trucks are the most prevalent of cause of car deaths because they don't have to meet the safety requirements normal cars do as a way for people who do heavy labour to be able to do that. They are currently marketed towards everyone as that safes manufacturers costs of production in safety checks and fuel emissions, hence their number is far larger than human bodies and road infrastructure are capable of dealing with. So buying one is putting yourself and everyone else in danger, which seems to me like something you would only do if you didn't care
@@honema123456789 Interesting take. Thank you for explaining your thoughts. Not sure if I could agree with everything but I do understand where you're coming from considering all the soccer moms in new full sized trucks that never touch dirt nor tow.
Nice new toy :-) And thanks for presenting the new EV owner experience as a novice who is not fully educated before trying it but not a fool. It's different than an ICE and there are different things to think about but they are generally great. You showed a few of the new owner challenges around figuring out managing charging but got it done. Have fun with it (and try not to get too many tickets :-) )
Looking forward to seeing how you put the lightning into use!!! I got the ridgeline right after you got yours and have been loving it, but with the increased outdoor activities and growing gas price, I too am thinking about the lightning!!! Can't wait to see more lightning content, thanks for being the tester Seth!!! :)
I think for what you do that was a good purchase, however winter will be your only complaint because of the range. Congratulations brother love that you picked the white color in my opinion that looks the best
the ridge line will be missed. as much as people busyed balls, you used a tool that was *almost* was perfect for the job. it was perfectly in character for this channel.
Most midsize trucks are not be designed to be pushed to over max capacity often, will burn the transmission out. After owning several Fords myself, I will say though coming from Honda you're going to be disappointed with the quality and service you get with Ford.. my personal my personal choice for full-size would've been tundra V-8. It's always fun to have the latest and greatest, but not when it ends up sitting in the shop more than your driveway.
Hope you like it. I totally thought I was gonna see a Tacoma coming next. The range anxiety is a real thing. 😮 Just to be constantly thinking about it and wondering where you're gonna plug in.
For driving around town day to day and doing light towing, it will be perfectly fine. The only time range anxiety is a thing is if you're trying to do a road trip. EVs just aren't ideal for that yet in the US because our infrastructure is total garbage in general.
@@Perforator2000 it depends. Out here in CA there are chargers nearly everywhere. I drove from San Francisco to San Diego in my Tesla and didn't really feel too inconvenienced. The hotel I stayed at had chargers too so it helped
Can't wait to see how the Lightning does for you. I got rid of my truck as I no longer tow. Got a Subaru Crosstrek with a lift and A/T tires for my MTB adventures. Half the cost in fuel already so love that! Already have a roof rack from the wife's Crosstrek and the back of the Crosstrek fits my 29er with front wheel off with my tools and gear box. Gonna be a fun year!
Those headlights are insane. Newer trucks/suvs blind the fck out of people. I now drive my car with headlights on high beam permanently and no one can tell. I've never been flashed. Also, on the charging stuff.. Technology Connections does a good video on the infrastructure
The same price you paid for that lightning you could've gotten a Chevy trailboss/desert boss with a turboed 4cyl loaded. I just got one myself. Ford dealer near me wanted 10k more for the lightning so I went to a Chevy dealership got a 11k discount on the trailboss Colorado and I'm good now.
Be interesting to see how you feel about after 6+ months. I haven't heard much positive about that F150. I think for being around town, you will be fine. Just don't tow a camping trailer with it and expect to get far with it. I have an EV car and they are great for commuting and running errands. Long distance and/or cold winters, not so much.
@@katydid5088 Seth lives in Asheville, not Alaska lmao. Sure, it gets chilly in Asheville, but the average temp doesn't really stay below freezing often. I think he'll be fine.
@Charlie Sipple I just haven't read or heard much positive about this particular model (EV model). From what I've read, doesn't work well as a work truck and especially towing. I don't have personal experience with this particular model truck, so he may have a great experience with it if he is just using it around town. I think my EV car works great for commuting and getting around town. Just not great for long distance or the cold winters where I'm at.
@@chameleonpogono fair enough, you did say “that F-150”. But the fact of the matter is no EV is going to tow well. Even standard 1/2 ton trucks (aka 1500s) lose about 50% of mpg when towing. Factor that into the efficiency drop a standard EV sees at highway speeds. Plus most half-ton/1500 truck drivers town a handful of times a year max, if at all. And most of the time in short trips. Thankfully, because towing on the interstate is way more dangerous than most people doing it know. Depending on what state you’re in and how far you typically commute, these electric mid-size trucks are perfect. Most contractor or work trucks work in a 50-150 miles radius, need a high payload capacity, need a durable be and decently high ground clearance.
Nice truck! Just keep in mind that you're still going to be highly limited in towing and hauling, just in a different way. Based on testing from various sources, you're likely to only see 110ish miles of range depending on the weight of the tow/haul.
dude, just be happy, we love your content, even if this is a mistake, its a fun mistake, just like crashing funny, it still fun and useful to learn from. You are more trustworthy than most reviewers so yeh, your opinion has value, not just in the mountain biking community, bu also everything you touch, my favourite random crazy stuff you did is the whole toy car thing that went offroad hahahahaha so funny
I get the lightning purchase, but I think the powerboost (hybrid f150) would have made more sense with your location and at the current moment, with the electrical dilemma. With the powerboost you'd get a more useful truck (bed, towing, generator and mileage on tank) while getting about the same mpg as the ridgeline. Hope the lightning works out though.
I think it was more the toy tech aspect of it he couldn't resist. Everyone know's an ICE truck would be better, but the thought of getting the latest toy from Ford was too much for him to gloss over.
Seth, I think your RC truck addition has gotten a bit extreme. In all seriousness, congrats on the new truck! My first guess from the video title was a Gladiator
Congratulations on your new purchase, it’s a beautiful truck!! I personally tow a lot and have not felt comfortable enough to make the switch to electric. With that said I think the truck will be a perfect fit for you and look forward to seeing it put to work on your channel!!
So I understand that the ev F150 isn’t for every one, but I see why it fits perfectly into your lifestyle. You don’t need the capability of a truck every day, but you need something to be there when you do need it, and the lightning fits that niche perfectly
Guess I'm kind of a truck guy - but we have a Pilot and if I were shopping for a pickup, I think the Ridgeline would be a contender. Lightning is an extremely compelling package and I think probably better suited for what you put the Ridgeline through. Please keep us posted with ownership updates!
I for one am glad this is the direction you went. I work in landscaping, and I recently asked my boss if there's been any discussion among upper management about making the transition towards electric trucks. He and I both seemed to agree that the technology isn't quite there yet for our needs, but it's absolutely the long-term goal for my employer, and it might be sooner rather than later that we introduce one into the fleet to start testing the feasibility of it. I'm not a truck guy, in fact I'm not even a car guy. I'd love to live somewhere where I could rely entirely on public transit and bike lanes and just sell my damn car. But beyond personal use, big trucks do have their place for certain businesses, and I hope that eventually EV technology can serve that role. I'll be very interested to see your long-term review of this as an actual work vehicle, Seth.
The Rivian and Lightning both seem fine. They're both way too expensive in my opinion but given the costs of even fairly basic work trucks these days they're not outrageously overpriced in comparison, and at that price point I don't think I want to feel like they're just fine.
I personally think if you’re the type of person to shit on someone else’s success then you deserve nothing yourself. Knowing you bought a Ford lighting made me excited and happy and it’s not even mine! People will hate, people will be jealous.
That's a really cool truck! I was hoping you would get a Tundra but the Lightning is a fantastic option. Sad to see the Ridgeline go, I considered purchasing one because I saw it in your channel
Range anxiety is only a thing if you're going for long road trips and don't bother planning where to charge. If you just use it for daily commutes or you spend 5 minutes looking up chargers, it's a non-issue
I had a Ridgeline and was towing my 19' aluminum Bass Tracker all over the area fishing. After a year or so, the transmission indicator started blinking (the 'D' light indicating it's in drive). I researched it and found it could be one of 300 things, most of which were expensive. It happened a second time while driving about 80 mph through some hills. That's when I decided it really wasn't truck I needed for my heavy foot. I traded it for an F-150 on the last day of 2016. I love the F-150. Zero issues. I tow my boat, camper, and haul dirt with my utility trailer. The back seat area has so much room, I use it as my portable bike workshop so I can fix it on the trail.
That cab is so high. You probably wouldn't be able to see any person, animal, or object shorter than the hood that's within 5 to 8 meters of it. That's scary.
You've done it Seth. You are officially one of those who are about to go to the dark side of the force. Hope you get what you want out of the EV system. (They need a good adjustment and most don't handle very well in snow without good tires.)
@TypicalBlox yes i have. I Have seen that thing have a hard time doing a 100-mile round trip. That was towing a car and he only had to tow the car one way.
Went from something that is called a “not a truck” and in to something else that’s probably even worse “not a truck”. I wish you the best, for towing batteries notoriously lose power faster. I look forward to see how it works out for you.
Truck people are truck people because they need a vehicle that is tough and can do real work. We get pissed when fake trucks try to look like trucks but can’t actually do real work. The Lightning and Ridgeline are the transgenders of the truck world.😂
@@75burbguy Ford F-150s are one of the bestselling vehicles in the US. Selling over 640k units in 2022 alone, most of which I bet were sold to people who live in suburbs and use them to buy groceries with. I highly doubt all those brand new Ford F-150s you see cruising along with clean beds and mint tailgates will ever be used for "truck" things. "Truck People" are usually just people who use their big truck to inflate their egos and endanger pedestrians. Just my take.
@@aelxxs I agree mostly. I own a F-150 and it use it for work. Seth bought a vehicle that in most cases is a very poor choice for a work vehicle. The Lightning target demographic is exactly those you spoke of, those who buy a truck, but will never use it for work. Should make for great frustrated UA-cam content.🤪
Was really pumped when they announced this. Sadly very few were actually able to order it before they bumped up the MSRP 20k. The pro model was originally announced slightly below 40k. Now the same trim is over 60k. They tried to blame "supply issues" but no other EV's MSRP jumped up 50% so there is more to it than just supply chain issues. Either they purposely lied about the original price to drive up hype or they saw all the dealership markups and figured the market allowed for a much high sale price. Then they saw the new tax breaks and bumped it another 10k. it feels like a bait and switch job. I remember telling family members to wait a few months for ordering to open up only to look stupid when they announced the price hike before opening up orders. I was a big Ford fan and the entire practice has put me off the brand completely.
Somehow you found a truck that truck guys will hate even more. Congratulations!
that was the goal!
😂😂😂
💯 ive heard nothing but bad things
Hoovie loved his for about 1 day....
@@BermPeakExpress couldn’t you just bought a TRX or something?😫
If there's not a Berm Peak trail called Ridgeline, it needs to be next on your list (and people should question, is this really a mountain bike trail?)
Already a pretty famous Ridgeline trail in the area
Excellent idea my friend!
Pls Seth!!!
Here to tell you as a Ridgeline owner myself....that was awesome.
@@eriks_coasters yeah I’ve ridden it lol
I know this seems crazy, but my recent experiences steered me this way. The V8 engine on Amie's Tahoe just blew at 8k miles and stranded us on the highway (under warranty thankfully). Before that we had an Explorer, which was a total headache. I'm not willing to try Ram. I'm not stoked on gas vehicles right now and will happily try my luck with electric. If all else fails I'll get on a 10 year waiting list and trade it in for a Tundra 🤣
Sam Pilgrim just got a v8 f150 - made me think of a potential collab...??
Diesel! Get a diesel! They last for ever, and are perfect for everything you do.
V8 blew up in a TAHOE? There's the issue. It was a GM product.
Tundras are great.
@@Incip1 Sam should practice his dart throwing while blindfolded I'm sure he can land somewhere close to Seth ;)
At the car, having an proper European bias against anti social vehicles, I must admit I know the bias doesn't fit cuz Seth needs a big bed. So I can't hold it against him he needs something bigger, and it's great there is an electric F150. I'm just not really sold on why electrifying that platform would be a good idea instead of starting from scratch it's not like it's modern anyway.
A used well maintained Tundra with 200k miles would have been a better choice. Will be interesting to see how this holds up over time.
Seth: "Its not fully charged and it has to go 4 hours away"
Also Seth: **immediately floors it**😂😂
So they didn't fully charge it from the dealership as a nice gesture....huh?
@@xrstopherpopp120 Not sure what your point is but, since you replied to my comment - All batteries are NEVER charged fully from manufacturer as it greatly degrades the life of the battery. Sure they could have charged it fully for him but he would have had to wait for the charge to be done.
@@solitarymassacre so youre telling me the range is very low and you cant even fill the battery all the way without being worried of wearing it out?😂so dumb
@@Hcvr7256 If you keep a battery fully charged for months on end without using it like an electric vehicle battery sitting at a dealership, it'll damage it. LiPo batteries like to explode when they're left fully charged for long periods of time so that should give some indication about why they keep $35,000 in battery modules at half or less charge.
Congratulations on getting your new truck! I especially liked your parting words towards your Honda Ridgeline.
We'll live to see how well Lightning will serve you... and us indirectly.
I wouldn’t have expected anything else from Seth. If it’s got a screen a battery or a blinky light he’s got it.
Seth finally got himself a 1:1 scale rc truck that he can fit in himself!😂 Sad to see the ridgeline go but it's for the better!
underrated comment
100th like, I agree with this comment
Except that it doesn’t suit his needs at all.. Gets in truck and immediately says he’s can’t do truck things with it and keeps making those comments all the way home.
In most countries it would be 2:1 scale.
People that actually do serious work and play usually get a van. Does virtually everything better than a truck in most cases. The reason pickups first got popular decades ago, was because American farmers were always hauling around animal poop or things covered in it or bulky and dirty industrial equipment, which isn't very pleasant with a van. Americans, rarely, if ever, do this kind of hauling anymore. Trucks are sold now at $50k-$100k because of fragile masculinity and posturing in 90% of cases. The Ridgeline seems like a pointless vehicle, because it is a slightly less pointless spinoff of pickups, which are incredibly pointless excess for the vast majority of their owners. I'd like to see how many American pickups have ever hauled 75% of bed or trailer payload, it's probably something like 5%.
Seth, you do more "truck stuff" than most "real truck" owners, myself included.
Sooo true man has been puttin that ridge line to work. I give him mad respect for that
Speak for yerself, bud. I do more "truck" things than most people with a VW Jetta......
@@elesjuan oh yeah well i do more truck stuff than you in a honda civic
This is actually 100% true. I do a lot of truck stuff with mine, but Seth definitely does more.
Ridgelines are cool. EV's are a lame cope.
Over the years I’ve come to realize Seth knows just enough about electrical to be dangerous lmfao. Keep doing you fam! I’ll give you the badge of “SIGNIFICANTLY more knowledgeable than the average DIYer”
Let’s hope that at absolute minimum that big house of his already has a 150A service, and preferably a 200A 😂 Adding an 80A continuous draw system is 100% the easiest way to overload that panel lmao
would be rly interesting to see how an ev handles a heavy load and the range it gets
Do a quick Google search on that. Many unhappy lightning owner's right now due to its lack of towing capability while maintaining a decent battery charge.
They’re horrible hauling loads.
@@destinhook3826 No, they tow MUCH better than ICE engines. The only issue is range.
Lightning sucks kills battery if it’s cold out or hauling anything
Hoodies garage did a pretty telling video, the answer is not well.
Rip Ridgeline 2017-2023. You will forever be part of BermPeak history.
Edit- he responded. I feel so honored
It lives on! I just hope the next owner at least puts filthy stuff in the bed
I remember watching the video when he got it at 13, I drive a car now. It's weird to think about
What did he use before the Honda
Seth you don't see too enthusiastic about the truck! Lol
@@bozhidarbelov5710 same
Started video hoping for Rivian R1T but knew it’d probably be the Lightning for the bed size. Hope you love it, absolute thrill to have all that immediate power in something so large.
A buddy of mine works for Rivian and DDs an R1T. It's surprisingly capable, we took it wheeling and it has great clearance. Tows well too because of the weight and low COG due to the battery. Tiny bed though, not a truck to do truck stuff in, more of a great DD and adventure vehicle.
Same
yeah i thought Rivian for sure....
Samd
I've heard Rivians are having reliability issues...could be wrong.
I’m excited to see how the truck holds up in the years to come with Seth’s testing!
lol spoiler......it won't.
@@elesjuan found the truck guy😂
@@tj_mcdonald21 EVs are extremely inefficient when towing. He should have gone diesel. He's repeated his mistake of purchasing a vehicle that isn't fit for purpose.
Hopefully it works for him, but he'll probably have range issues if he does a lot of towing at highway speeds.
@@carnut666 he does not need a diesel, he does light towing and hauling. In all reality a regular f-150 would have done him wonders but for the short distance haling the lightning will do fine, it has plenty of torque and power for his applications and combined with its long range it’ll do nicely.
@@elesjuan Ford trucks have a great reputation for reliability.
Shame that dealer for not giving a truck like that a full charge before letting a customer leave.
Personally cant wait to see a 1 year review on ownership. Hope it treats you well.
I kinda saw it coming. I’m actually looking forward to you reviewing how it works doing actually truck stuff.
Mach-E owner here. Make sure you use an industrial receptacle (like Hubbell) if you aren't hardwiring. Cheaper receptacles aren't designed for the large continuous loud of an EVSE (charger). The one from the hardware store are known to cause house fires when used for EV charging.
He's probably getting the ford power station pro installed. It comes free with the big battery lightning and he said he was getting an 80 amp charger installed.
But your 💯 on this cheap outlets especially if you plug and unplug
I don't think codes allow you to run 80-amps through a plug. It's gonna be hard wired. Also, it's Seth. He like believes in maximum technology. I'll be shocked if he doesn't set it up as whole home backup, which I think is hardwired.
@@ericmgodfrey of course, he would have to have a transfer switch installed so during an outage he isn’t back feeding power into the grid and putting his local utility linemen in danger.
Hope he enjoys it. Just got a maverick hybrid, quite surprising to see how fast hybrids and EVs can be, words can't fully explain it.
Seth, congrats on the new truck. Will be interested in how it fits into your biking adventures, and how it compares to the Ridgeline.
Haters gonna hate.
What does that even mean?
As a fellow RL owner, I understand when your everyday needs exceed what it can do, its time to look for a bigger vehicle that can handle those requirements. Hoping the Lightning does what you need it do and enjoy your new "fun" toy
Congrats on the new truck!
I was hoping it would be a Rivian, but really interesting in hearing your feedback on the Lightning.
I'm genuinely excited to see the F150 in the hands of someone whose not a car/ truck UA-camr. I've only seen 1 in person and it honestly does everything the average owner wants out of a half ton truck.
I think you're pretty much the target audience. Bikers don't often tow, but we do need a bed to haul our bikes, gear, and trail building supplies around.
I'm interested to find out how it does in road trips, especially when destinations are trailheads at the end of remote, hilly, and gravelly roads.
Check out heavydsparks if your looking for someone that pushes his f150 to the limit.
the target audience is rich people who don't care about road safety lol. but yeah he's definitely one of the people who should actually have a truck!
@@honema123456789 Could you explain what you mean by don't care about road safety?
@@NiSE_Rafter SUVs and Light Trucks are the most prevalent of cause of car deaths because they don't have to meet the safety requirements normal cars do as a way for people who do heavy labour to be able to do that. They are currently marketed towards everyone as that safes manufacturers costs of production in safety checks and fuel emissions, hence their number is far larger than human bodies and road infrastructure are capable of dealing with. So buying one is putting yourself and everyone else in danger, which seems to me like something you would only do if you didn't care
@@honema123456789 Interesting take. Thank you for explaining your thoughts. Not sure if I could agree with everything but I do understand where you're coming from considering all the soccer moms in new full sized trucks that never touch dirt nor tow.
well its an electric you have to treat it k=like a feather, if not it will fall apart 🤣, also I about died when you ate food in that brand new car.
Nice new toy :-) And thanks for presenting the new EV owner experience as a novice who is not fully educated before trying it but not a fool. It's different than an ICE and there are different things to think about but they are generally great. You showed a few of the new owner challenges around figuring out managing charging but got it done. Have fun with it (and try not to get too many tickets :-) )
You know what I'm happy for you! Get what you want and be happy. I've been following your MTB videos for a while and really enjoy them.
Looking forward to seeing how you put the lightning into use!!! I got the ridgeline right after you got yours and have been loving it, but with the increased outdoor activities and growing gas price, I too am thinking about the lightning!!! Can't wait to see more lightning content, thanks for being the tester Seth!!! :)
I can’t believe how far you’ve gone I’ve been watching you since your second video ever out in florida glad to see it
Can’t wait to see what “real” truck you replace it with next year! 😆
I think for what you do that was a good purchase, however winter will be your only complaint because of the range. Congratulations brother love that you picked the white color in my opinion that looks the best
I haven't finished watching it yet but haven't you seen the Hoovies garage video on this thing towing haha
the ridge line will be missed. as much as people busyed balls, you used a tool that was *almost* was perfect for the job. it was perfectly in character for this channel.
Most midsize trucks are not be designed to be pushed to over max capacity often, will burn the transmission out. After owning several Fords myself, I will say though coming from Honda you're going to be disappointed with the quality and service you get with Ford.. my personal my personal choice for full-size would've been tundra V-8. It's always fun to have the latest and greatest, but not when it ends up sitting in the shop more than your driveway.
Been watching your channel for a while now and I’m so happy to see you get a Ford
Hope you like it. I totally thought I was gonna see a Tacoma coming next.
The range anxiety is a real thing. 😮 Just to be constantly thinking about it and wondering where you're gonna plug in.
Everybody and their mom has a Tacoma these days- myself included.
@@enri_1986mom, is that you?
I thought it was going to be a Rivian.
For driving around town day to day and doing light towing, it will be perfectly fine. The only time range anxiety is a thing is if you're trying to do a road trip. EVs just aren't ideal for that yet in the US because our infrastructure is total garbage in general.
@@Perforator2000 it depends. Out here in CA there are chargers nearly everywhere. I drove from San Francisco to San Diego in my Tesla and didn't really feel too inconvenienced. The hotel I stayed at had chargers too so it helped
I thought it would be a rivian but you’ve somehow been able to get something truck owners hate more😂 good job
Don't be afraid to use it like a truck!
I would be scared. When towing the range is terrible.
@@323johnnybravo Seth isn’t going to be towing stuff 100+ miles. For Berm Peak to the lumber yard, I doubt it’s more than 50 miles, round trip …
@@puckcoach3 lols even that might be too far for a lightening. He better get a gas generator for it.
Can't wait to see how the Lightning does for you. I got rid of my truck as I no longer tow. Got a Subaru Crosstrek with a lift and A/T tires for my MTB adventures. Half the cost in fuel already so love that! Already have a roof rack from the wife's Crosstrek and the back of the Crosstrek fits my 29er with front wheel off with my tools and gear box. Gonna be a fun year!
Those headlights are insane. Newer trucks/suvs blind the fck out of people. I now drive my car with headlights on high beam permanently and no one can tell. I've never been flashed.
Also, on the charging stuff.. Technology Connections does a good video on the infrastructure
Congratulations on the lightning! That charger you visited seems much friendlier than others out there. Be warned others aren’t as easy!
I personaly think this was a great choice, I never thought that seth would buy a ford and I respect him that much more now!
keep doing what your doing
As someone who drive a regular pick up the F-150 lightning is a sick truck man great choice
The same price you paid for that lightning you could've gotten a Chevy trailboss/desert boss with a turboed 4cyl loaded. I just got one myself. Ford dealer near me wanted 10k more for the lightning so I went to a Chevy dealership got a 11k discount on the trailboss Colorado and I'm good now.
What a service for Ford and for EVs in general that you are doing.
From a 2005 Tacoma owner, I’m hoping your truck lasts as long as mine does 👍🏼
it wont its a ford
a 2003 tacoma is so much better than what eves this ev truck is, good luck with your taco!
@@RideAdrenalineMx We'll have to see about that. Rust stops for no man.
Be interesting to see how you feel about after 6+ months. I haven't heard much positive about that F150. I think for being around town, you will be fine. Just don't tow a camping trailer with it and expect to get far with it. I have an EV car and they are great for commuting and running errands. Long distance and/or cold winters, not so much.
That's because negativity/drama is more viral
@@katydid5088 Seth lives in Asheville, not Alaska lmao. Sure, it gets chilly in Asheville, but the average temp doesn't really stay below freezing often. I think he'll be fine.
Best selling vehicle in America for over 40 years straight, but you haven’t heard much positive about it…? C’mon man
@Charlie Sipple I just haven't read or heard much positive about this particular model (EV model). From what I've read, doesn't work well as a work truck and especially towing. I don't have personal experience with this particular model truck, so he may have a great experience with it if he is just using it around town. I think my EV car works great for commuting and getting around town. Just not great for long distance or the cold winters where I'm at.
@@chameleonpogono fair enough, you did say “that F-150”. But the fact of the matter is no EV is going to tow well. Even standard 1/2 ton trucks (aka 1500s) lose about 50% of mpg when towing. Factor that into the efficiency drop a standard EV sees at highway speeds.
Plus most half-ton/1500 truck drivers town a handful of times a year max, if at all. And most of the time in short trips. Thankfully, because towing on the interstate is way more dangerous than most people doing it know.
Depending on what state you’re in and how far you typically commute, these electric mid-size trucks are perfect. Most contractor or work trucks work in a 50-150 miles radius, need a high payload capacity, need a durable be and decently high ground clearance.
Nice truck! Just keep in mind that you're still going to be highly limited in towing and hauling, just in a different way. Based on testing from various sources, you're likely to only see 110ish miles of range depending on the weight of the tow/haul.
that's a very nice truck.... i love trucks but not yet ready to give up my V8 HEMI 5.7L the roar and rumbling sound feeds my soul.
Just as everybody has an opinion on the Ridgeline, everybody will have one about the Lightning.
Great looking car, wish you safe miles!
I was like YES he got a Ford. Congratulations 😂😂👍👍
When you said light off Roading, and then you went into the mud
That was hilarious 😂😂😂😂
dude, just be happy, we love your content, even if this is a mistake, its a fun mistake, just like crashing funny, it still fun and useful to learn from. You are more trustworthy than most reviewers so yeh, your opinion has value, not just in the mountain biking community, bu also everything you touch, my favourite random crazy stuff you did is the whole toy car thing that went offroad hahahahaha so funny
I get the lightning purchase, but I think the powerboost (hybrid f150) would have made more sense with your location and at the current moment, with the electrical dilemma.
With the powerboost you'd get a more useful truck (bed, towing, generator and mileage on tank) while getting about the same mpg as the ridgeline.
Hope the lightning works out though.
I think it was more the toy tech aspect of it he couldn't resist. Everyone know's an ICE truck would be better, but the thought of getting the latest toy from Ford was too much for him to gloss over.
Seth, I think your RC truck addition has gotten a bit extreme.
In all seriousness, congrats on the new truck! My first guess from the video title was a Gladiator
Honestly, if there was no battery problems and a work truck spec lightning I might consider one
Hell yeah. The lightning is awesome and it makes a lot of sense for your use case!
Congratulations on your new purchase, it’s a beautiful truck!! I personally tow a lot and have not felt comfortable enough to make the switch to electric. With that said I think the truck will be a perfect fit for you and look forward to seeing it put to work on your channel!!
Dosnt matter the vehicle, all that matters is your doing what you love and always improving 👌🏼🙏
Thats still a real truck. Great buy! Coming from a sierra 2500 diesel owner
So I understand that the ev F150 isn’t for every one, but I see why it fits perfectly into your lifestyle. You don’t need the capability of a truck every day, but you need something to be there when you do need it, and the lightning fits that niche perfectly
You know I am a truck/car guy and I really do not mind the lighting I have seen them before and they look nice . Oh and welcome to the ford family.
@Censorship rules Served Seth for 6 years seemingly well, so how bad can they really be?
Guess I'm kind of a truck guy - but we have a Pilot and if I were shopping for a pickup, I think the Ridgeline would be a contender. Lightning is an extremely compelling package and I think probably better suited for what you put the Ridgeline through. Please keep us posted with ownership updates!
Get a Tacoma instead, they get better gas millage, while being more capable and they have 4x4. They also hold their value far better
I for one am glad this is the direction you went. I work in landscaping, and I recently asked my boss if there's been any discussion among upper management about making the transition towards electric trucks. He and I both seemed to agree that the technology isn't quite there yet for our needs, but it's absolutely the long-term goal for my employer, and it might be sooner rather than later that we introduce one into the fleet to start testing the feasibility of it.
I'm not a truck guy, in fact I'm not even a car guy. I'd love to live somewhere where I could rely entirely on public transit and bike lanes and just sell my damn car. But beyond personal use, big trucks do have their place for certain businesses, and I hope that eventually EV technology can serve that role. I'll be very interested to see your long-term review of this as an actual work vehicle, Seth.
It seems like it’s been “not quite there” for a long time.
The Rivian and Lightning both seem fine. They're both way too expensive in my opinion but given the costs of even fairly basic work trucks these days they're not outrageously overpriced in comparison, and at that price point I don't think I want to feel like they're just fine.
I personally think if you’re the type of person to shit on someone else’s success then you deserve nothing yourself. Knowing you bought a Ford lighting made me excited and happy and it’s not even mine! People will hate, people will be jealous.
Great move Seth !!! I'm from Argentina, with relatives in Atlanta, one day I will pass thru Berm Peak to say Hi !
That's a really cool truck! I was hoping you would get a Tundra but the Lightning is a fantastic option. Sad to see the Ridgeline go, I considered purchasing one because I saw it in your channel
Welcome to the wonderful new world of range anxiety.
Range anxiety is only a thing if you're going for long road trips and don't bother planning where to charge. If you just use it for daily commutes or you spend 5 minutes looking up chargers, it's a non-issue
Love my F150! Not sure I could deal with the lack of reliable chargers though..
I had a Ridgeline and was towing my 19' aluminum Bass Tracker all over the area fishing. After a year or so, the transmission indicator started blinking (the 'D' light indicating it's in drive). I researched it and found it could be one of 300 things, most of which were expensive. It happened a second time while driving about 80 mph through some hills. That's when I decided it really wasn't truck I needed for my heavy foot. I traded it for an F-150 on the last day of 2016. I love the F-150. Zero issues. I tow my boat, camper, and haul dirt with my utility trailer. The back seat area has so much room, I use it as my portable bike workshop so I can fix it on the trail.
Love my Ridgeline as a very light duty pickup. Takes me and my stuff to where I want to go.
That cab is so high. You probably wouldn't be able to see any person, animal, or object shorter than the hood that's within 5 to 8 meters of it. That's scary.
You've done it Seth. You are officially one of those who are about to go to the dark side of the force. Hope you get what you want out of the EV system. (They need a good adjustment and most don't handle very well in snow without good tires.)
Congrats, awesome truck. Hope it holds up well. Will be interesting to see how your thoughts revolve when the cybertruck rolls out.
You are going to love that truck!
I have a tesla, and it's the best dialy driver I've ever owned.
Wise choice! You will be the pride of the Prius community 🤣🤣Congratulations!!! Kidding, of course.
It’s so weird to see Seth angry 😅6:49
Yeah, that seemed like genuine rage for just an instant.
It’s somewhat known that the range decrease to about 80miles when towing anywhere near its capacity. Wishing you luck with your new truck
The new ridgelines come with a 9 speed auto and a transmission cooler to prevent overheating. I think a new ridgeline would've been the better buy 😊
Got mine delivered on January and it’s been amazing.
Hahaha, I was thinking "he's getting the lightning and I'll be super jealous!" Here we are. Congrats! I wanted that truck.
it'll be nice to see a video in a year or two telling us how good/bad it is at actual truck stuff.
I can’t believe he survived 85 AND 285. Especially with all the construction. That’s a feat on par with the White Line.
Have you seen how horrible the range is while towing?
Have you seen where he said he doesn't go far even when towing with the ridgeline?
@TypicalBlox yes i have. I Have seen that thing have a hard time doing a 100-mile round trip. That was towing a car and he only had to tow the car one way.
Went from something that is called a “not a truck” and in to something else that’s probably even worse “not a truck”.
I wish you the best, for towing batteries notoriously lose power faster.
I look forward to see how it works out for you.
Congratulations dude! Welcome to the truck family
This is somehow worse
“Truck people” seem like a bunch of snowflakes if they get angered by your choice of car 😂
Truck people are truck people because they need a vehicle that is tough and can do real work. We get pissed when fake trucks try to look like trucks but can’t actually do real work. The Lightning and Ridgeline are the transgenders of the truck world.😂
@@75burbguy Ford F-150s are one of the bestselling vehicles in the US. Selling over 640k units in 2022 alone, most of which I bet were sold to people who live in suburbs and use them to buy groceries with.
I highly doubt all those brand new Ford F-150s you see cruising along with clean beds and mint tailgates will ever be used for "truck" things. "Truck People" are usually just people who use their big truck to inflate their egos and endanger pedestrians.
Just my take.
@@aelxxs I agree mostly. I own a F-150 and it use it for work. Seth bought a vehicle that in most cases is a very poor choice for a work vehicle. The Lightning target demographic is exactly those you spoke of, those who buy a truck, but will never use it for work.
Should make for great frustrated UA-cam content.🤪
stop scaring with the "saying goodbye" dawg I thought your dog died again
I'm definitely excited to see your review after a while! Looks like a sweet truck.
Was really pumped when they announced this. Sadly very few were actually able to order it before they bumped up the MSRP 20k. The pro model was originally announced slightly below 40k. Now the same trim is over 60k. They tried to blame "supply issues" but no other EV's MSRP jumped up 50% so there is more to it than just supply chain issues. Either they purposely lied about the original price to drive up hype or they saw all the dealership markups and figured the market allowed for a much high sale price. Then they saw the new tax breaks and bumped it another 10k. it feels like a bait and switch job. I remember telling family members to wait a few months for ordering to open up only to look stupid when they announced the price hike before opening up orders. I was a big Ford fan and the entire practice has put me off the brand completely.
Love the new truck! Also Publix subs are the best!
7:44 The reality of EVs in one sentence....
You got yourself a very nice appliance 😂
Love your content, Seth. Keep it up!!
Congratulations! That is one awesome golf cart!
Ridgeline > Lightning!!
My Lightning is getting built right now. This was a hilarious surprise to see you got the same truck as I'm getting. Congrats!
8:40 by saying -doing an update on it- you literally have to do an update on it 😆
I’ve had a Rivian R1T for almost 2 months now and I think about it like you talked about your Lightning. I hope you like it as much as I like mine.
Good luck going over 100 miles towing your camper
Good video showcasing again why these vehicles are not practical
Why Why WHY was I expecting a Tundra a Tundra seems like just the right truck for this guy reliable and more!
Made me laugh so much when you hit the stupid, anti-halfway tailgate lol 😂
Can't wait for a three month review. I had both a lightning and R1T preorder and went with the R1T, and it fits myself and my needs.
I love that you had original Crud Cloths in your Ridgeline.