UPDATED: OUR FORD F150 LIGHTNING IS GREAT: OUR BACKUP SYSTEM? NOT SO MUCH..

EV Channels Review

The Ford F-150 Lightning, specifically the Lariat trim, is praised for its utility as a work vehicle, hauler, and for its ability to provide backup power during outages using its Pro Power Onboard system. However, the video details significant issues with the integrated home backup power system, developed by Delta and sold through Sunrun. Despite a professional installation and extensive troubleshooting, the system failed to reliably power essential home loads, including heat pumps and the well pump, often glitching or shutting down. The reviewer expresses frustration with Sunrun's troubleshooting, which initially blamed a Span panel but later shifted focus to the home's loads, despite the system being specced to handle them. The core issue appears to be the unreliability of the vehicle-to-home power transfer, with the truck itself functioning well but the integration system proving problematic. The reviewer cannot recommend the system at this time due to these persistent issues, suggesting traditional generator hookups might be more reliable for now.