[704eer]

ER Lariat owner here in Sarasota, FL. Looks like we have at least a Cat 3 heading our way. Sending the wife and my daughters away and I’m going to hunker down.

I have the Ford Pro Charge Station and 4kw inverter from SunRun in boxes in the garage. Installation by Mister Sparky Electric set for Monday.

Assuming the box instructions are sufficient but I would welcome any tips and tricks from owners who have successfully got the power backup system working!

 

[208]

ER Lariat owner here in Sarasota, FL. Looks like we have at least a Cat 3 heading our way. Sending the wife and my daughters away and I’m going to hunker down.

I have the Ford Pro Charge Station and 4kw inverter from SunRun in boxes in the garage. Installation by Mister Sparky Electric set for Monday.

Assuming the box instructions are sufficient but I would welcome any tips and tricks from owners who have successfully got the power backup system working!

Yikes. Nothing like working under pressure lol! I have not done the Ford system yet, but I do install similar inverters for solar and battery backup systems. I am not sure how much help I can be from Oregon, but happy to try to answer questions as they come up.

 

[jodgey]

I’m in Orlando, don’t have the lightning yet, but I feel for you. I hope you stay safe, and don’t NEED to test your pro power back up. But I’m sure it’s nice to have it installed. With Irma, we were out of power for the two most miserable weeks of my life.

 

[ChasingCoral]

ER Lariat owner here in Sarasota, FL. Looks like we have at least a Cat 3 heading our way. Sending the wife and my daughters away and I’m going to hunker down.

I have the Ford Pro Charge Station and 4kw inverter from SunRun in boxes in the garage. Installation by Mister Sparky Electric set for Monday.

Assuming the box instructions are sufficient but I would welcome any tips and tricks from owners who have successfully got the power backup system working!

There are a few threads on here that discuss issues folks have had getting the FCSP up and running.

 

[HellBoy]

If it does land as a cat 3, please leave - flooding could be massive!

 

[704eer]

There are a few threads on here that discuss issues folks have had getting the FCSP up and running.

Thanks, I’ve see a few on the FCSP but very little on successful startup of the Intelligent Backup system.

 

[fredke007]

Thanks, I’ve see a few on the FCSP but very little on successful startup of the Intelligent Backup system.

I hope you are getting along safely. Please keep us posted on your status and hopefully someone was able to help you get set up with your Sunrun equipment.

 

[jodgey]

It’s starting to pick up here in orlando, but luckily the power is still on. Set the ac down to 60 degrees in anticipation of a hot night. Really wish I had the pro backup for just this situation. I held off on getting a back up whole house generator because of this tridk. Not sure how many of you have spent 2 weeks in central Florida without ac, but I’ll put that up against any environmental misery a human can endure

 

[704eer]

Gave up on intelligent backup and had electricians install inlet and dedicated sub panel to use pro power onboard.

VERY judicious use (fridge, occasional light, WiFi modem etc) is burning about 1.5 miles per hour.
Lost power at 1 pm yesterday, range has dropped from 286 to 230. Going to start pulsing on and off in 4 hour increments to conserve energy but keep fridge at temp.

 

[jodgey]

Gave up on intelligent backup and had electricians install inlet and dedicated sub panel to use pro power onboard.

VERY judicious use (fridge, occasional light, WiFi modem etc) is burning about 1.5 miles per hour.
Lost power at 1 pm yesterday, range has dropped from 286 to 230. Going to start pulsing on and off in 4 hour increments to conserve energy but keep fridge at temp.

Glad to hear you made it thru. Did you suffer any damage or flooding?

 

[704eer]

Glad to hear you made it thru. Did you suffer any damage or flooding?

No flooding, we are a few miles inland, so thankful there. Bunch of downed trees, one punched through the lanai and a few roofing tiles on the ground. We got very lucky the storm tracked to the South (although at the expense of the people in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Sanibel).

 

[EFX4]

Great to see that Ford loaned out Pro Power On-Board equipped F-150 pickups to help with relief efforts!

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2022/09/30/ford--ford-fund-prepare-disaster-relief-response-to-hurricane-ia.html

FORD, FORD FUND PREPARE DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IAN
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in Florida, Ford, Ford Pro, and Ford Fund are working closely with emergency response organizations, nonprofit partners, local Ford dealers and regional team members to deliver support to communities in need.

Ford and Ford Fund have already taken the following actions:

• Activated emergency response plan, including contacting Ford employees, Ford dealers and those within our network, helping to transport people to Salvation Army pop-up shelters.
• Ford Fund is donating $1 million to be distributed to the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, ToolBank USA, World Central Kitchen and local food banks. Each nonprofit specializes in disaster relief efforts and is already on the ground in the area providing meals, shelter and assisting with the clearing of roads for emergency personnel.
• Deploying and loaning F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid and F-150 Lightning vehicles, plus Transit and E-Transit vehicles for nonprofits to use and power their relief efforts.
• Existing Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services customers affected by the hurricane may be able to defer up to two payments. For more information, customers can go to FordCredit.com or LincolnAFS.com, or call 800-723-4016.

Here's a couple of articles on how Ford helped out.

Ford Sends The F-150 Lightning To Lead The Charge In Hurricane Ian Relief

As many have no doubt heard, Hurricane Ian is currently tearing its way up the eastern coast of the United States. As a result, Ford is launching initiatives to ensure those who need help receive it as quickly as possible. A combination of Ford Motor Company, Ford Pro, and Ford Fund is working...

carbuzz.com

https://cleantechnica.com/2022/10/05/ford-used-its-lightning-trucks-sent-them-to-the-rescue-for-hurricane-ian/