Not to digress into debates about technology but large-scale power failures are more likely (in the short term) to result from idiots with high-powered rifles than from the singularity.
The 2.4 can get you by. The truck will operate in 'hybrid' mode w/ loads below 1.6kW (starts and stops). The 7.2 is a better use of run time if you're able to utilize the larger power feed to charge batts and what not. With very low loads like overnight, it may start every 20-30minutes and run for 2 minutes or so. It's capable of making about 15kW at its locked 1k RPM generation mode. You can pull a continuous 7.5x kW w/ out issue, like charging an EV. There is however no 'surge' capacity to the generators (they're technically just inverters, changing 270v DC into 120v AC). They produce what they produce. (a post on it)
Owning a powerboost also comes with getting familiar with the 'dog bones'. Being able to power yours and a buddy's RV at the same time can come in handy. Just one solid 48hr outage and the upgrade was worth it IMO. Sure a dedicated 120lb loud generator can achieve similar results, but I'd rather use that missing mass to carry more fuel.
Hadn't thought of that potential use. You can power several, without concurrent high demands.
(emphasis added) Yeah, they can be annoying.
I am also in that bullseye. As some may know, the 7.2 kw generator was the reason I got my PB. We don't lose power that much, however I tow a TT a lot, boondocking much of the time. I had to carry 2 Hondas and 16 gallons of gas. Some times we had to run the AC.
I like the cloth seats I have. Never had leather seats, so I don't miss what I have had.
Yup. That was the only mistake I made when ordering my truck. I went with the included 2.4 and didn’t bother with the upgrade as it was another 1000 and the truck was approaching 90 grand so I didn’t upgrade. The 2.4 certainly is useful but in the long run the 7.2 would have been the better choice .
Per ford's literature, the PB's towing limit w/out brake controller is 7klb
The extra power is
How can I do that?
I was referring to the weight limit of the heavier receiver/bumper on the MaxTow vs. the somewhat lighter receiver/bumper on the non-MaxTow "tow package". I understand that the real limit for the trailer is the payload but don't know if the lighter receiver allows 1,000+# hitch weight.
Here's a zip that covers most of the SE given your location. These are new PB's. Blue window stickers = dealer ordered, green stickers w/ recent dates are likely customer trucks. If the date is ~3 months old on a green sticker, customer may have refused delivery and it's available.
