[AlexEV]

I’m looking to buy the base model lightening, and I want to put a shell on it that can hold easily a 9 foot paddleboard. By easy I mean so I can access it easily. Any thoughts on a good camper shell?

 

[corradoborg]

The bed is only 5&1/2 feet long, and a paddleboard is too wide for the sliding rear window opening (which you wouldn't get on a Pro model anyway), so if you're transporting a 9' board it'll either be hanging 3.5' out the back or you'll need a roof rack. Either way, any of the shells that fit a 5.5' F-150 bed should work.

 

[AlexEV]

Thanks. What about a shell that comes over the roof? I know there’s a name for it. I don’t need to sleep in there. Just need a storage solution that is also useful. Don’t want to always have it on the roof.

 

[corradoborg]

I don't know of any of the small fiberglass shell type of camper shells that go over the cab of the truck. For that you'd need a full-on RV-style in-bed camper that does indeed have a bed over the cab. You wouldn't have to sleep in it, but it would cost a lot more than just a "shell."

Are you looking for a way to keep the paddleboard secure inside the vehicle for storage when not transporting the board to the beach? There's just not space for that in the Lightning. Maybe an ICE F-150 with the 8-foot bed, loaded diagonally to fit. But the Lightning can't be configured with a long bed.

 

[AlexEV]

I don't know of any of the small fiberglass shell type of camper shells that go over the cab of the truck. For that you'd need a full-on RV-style in-bed camper that does indeed have a bed over the cab. You wouldn't have to sleep in it, but it would cost a lot more than just a "shell."

Are you looking for a way to keep the paddleboard secure inside the vehicle for storage when not transporting the board to the beach? There's just not space for that in the Lightning. Maybe an ICE F-150 with the 8-foot bed, loaded diagonally to fit. But the Lightning can't be configured with a long bed.

 

[AlexEV]

Thanks. Yes. Want a storage place and flexibility.

 

[2023 lighting]

You can get them. An insulation company here uses them.
Huge fiberglass toppers

 

[AlexEV]

You can get them. An insulation company here uses them.
Huge fiberglass toppers

Thanks. Any idea what the weight will do to the range of the EV?

 

[corradoborg]

You can get them. An insulation company here uses them.
Huge fiberglass toppers

That's still for the 6.5' bed, not the 5.5' that the Lightning has. But maybe somebody out there makes one the right size.

 

[2023 lighting]

Thanks. Any idea what the weight will do to the range of the EV?

A wild guess it's going to whack at least 20% off the range. Nobody really knows because the evs today don't really accept attachments like this. Maybe you could do a search for tesla roof rack range reduction for a similar comparison.

 

[REDHORSECA]

The Alu-Cabin

The Alu-Cabin

The Alu-Cabin is designed for your full-size pickup truck. Suited to fit 5.5 and 6.5 Trucks. This camper is the perfect solution for the DIY enthusiast.

www.alu-cab.com

 

[REDHORSECA]

Project M

2023 Project M Camper

The Project M is the newest camper from Four Wheel Campers is the perfect pop up truck topper for the minimalist adventurer.

fourwheelcampers.com

 

[REDHORSECA]

 

[RDale]

Four Wheel Camper is installing a camper on TFL's Lightning.

TFL is driving their Lightning to Alaska

TFL will be going on a 3,500 mile road trip in their Lightning from Colorado to Dead Horse Alaska. They're going to bring a F-150 PowerBoost along with the Lightning when there aren't chargers available.

www.lightningowners.com

 

[partyofone]

This was in the paperwork of my new Lariat ER. Does anyone know why Ford does this? Kind of a big deal...

 

[AlexEV]

This was in the paperwork of my new Lariat ER. Does anyone know why Ford does this? Kind of a big deal...

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Oh man. Would love to hear more info on that

 

[2023 lighting]

That's a shocker. Especially considering all the marketing about this truck can do everything. And the 1 ton capacity.
Not recommend for truck campers would be a good thing for @Ford Motor Company to comment on.

 

[GDN]

I had the same thing in mine - I added the AT tires. Looks like @partyofone also has AT tires. I haven't seen many others post this. I wonder if it is because of the slight differences after adding AT tires?

 

[partyofone]

That’s an interesting thought. Yes, I ordered AT tires and this is what I got. Hankook Dynapro AT2. Load range is not great. I should have just ordered the plain tires, save the $150, and then buy a good set of LT tires myself.