WAS MOVING MY HOUSE WITH MY F-150 LIGHTNING A DUMB IDEA?

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The reviewer embarks on an ambitious task: moving house using their F-150 Lightning and a utility trailer. Despite initial trailer wiring issues, the F-150 Lightning proves capable of the towing job. The reviewer highlights the truck's standard range battery, noting it's sufficient for the 100km (one-way) trip, even with a full truck bed and trailer. A key takeaway is the positive impact of downhill driving and regenerative braking, which significantly offset the energy consumed by towing. The reviewer also notes that air conditioning use in hot weather had minimal impact on range, contrasting this with the significant range reduction expected in cold temperatures. While the trailer itself presented mechanical challenges (wiring, tire wobble, rim warping), the F-150 Lightning's towing performance and range estimation system are praised. The reviewer concludes that for their needs, the standard range F-150 Lightning is adequate for regular towing between the country and city, negating the need for frequent charging.