Ford F-150 Lightning: Can it Really Tow our Airstream?

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Join us in person at meet-ups or on monthly Livestreams by becoming a KYD Insider and join the most supportive RV community here https://patreon.com/keepyourdaydream ✅ KYD Amazon Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/keepyourdaydream KYD Truck Mod Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kyd+truck+mods ℹ️ About the Episode When the Ford F-150 Lightning (an electric vehicle) was first announced, we plopped down $100 to add our names to the list. There are many reasons we would never buy the first generation models, which we'll explain below—but performance and towing capability are not among them. The performance of the Ford F-150 Lightning was astonishing. "WOW" was the only word that came to mind, so we needed a little help from Steve Martin just to make it clear. Our 2017 30' Airstream Flying Cloud, with a GVWR of 8,800 pounds, made little to no difference to the truck's abilities. If it weren't our personal RV, it would have been interesting to see just how fast it could get to 55 mph while towing. We're guessing fast! We were impressed with every aspect of the Ford F-150 electric truck except its range, which is no surprise. The standard battery provides just shy of a 200-mile range (100 towing) and the extended battery gets you just under a 300-mile range (200 towing). Those distances won't provide enough travel time for typical RVers, so perhaps taking a boat to the lake or towing a cargo trailer in town are more suitable applications for this truck (for now). As we mention in the video, we personally feel that for an EV to be a viable RV tow vehicle, it would need a 300-mile range and 12-hour charge from 50 amp service at an RV park. The day Ford makes those specs a reality is the day we'll see many electric trucks towing RVs (in our personal opinion). Of course, when the next generation of trucks is released with additional range, what will that do to the depreciation of the first generation models? Especially in the current market, where MSRP is just a starting point (if you're lucky!). And that's why we wouldn't pull the trigger on the early generation models. Luckily, there are many people who won't have a problem with the current range. They can work out the kinks for the rest of us! Also, let's be honest. Could Trish really have a tow vehicle she couldn't drive across the county in only two days? Probably not. But sharing the experience and reviewing this amazing truck was tons of fun and an opportunity we couldn't pass up. ❤️ KYD Insiders https://www.patreon.com/KeepYourDaydream Join the most supportive and genuine RV community ever. Get our welcome package in the mail, monthly ((Livestreams)), invitations to meet-ups, access to giveaways and let us follow you in our secret Facebook group with over 2,000 Insiders. We'd love to get to know you too! 🍋 Tricia's Cookbook & Spice Blends http://tricialeach.com/ Cooking in a small space doesn't have to mean sacrificing nutrition or taste. Get Tricia's battle-tested tips, tricks, and recipes for preparing delicious, healthy meals in any kitchen. 🚀 E3 Camping Association https://e3camping.com Find your community within E3 Camping and get discounts on the best RV brands, events and on-demand RV Education. 🎬 Course https://howtostartayoutubechannel.com/ If you have ever thought about starting a YouTube channel or just want even better videos to document your journey, we share everything we've learned. Learn how to create, grow and monetize your channel without knowing anything about video or wasting time. 🎼MUSIC: Musicbed is our latest music source: https://www.musicbed.com Artlist has been game-changing http://bit.ly/KYD-Artlist Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ 🎥 START HERE VIDEOS Watch KYD in Order: https://www.youtube.com/view_all_playlists?nv=1 RV Newbie? https://youtu.be/Xzz9TQtccqg Our latest Q&A: https://youtu.be/LTpV6_o7f5c Our Camera Gear Video: https://youtu.be/pZSMRNAiHMo Payload & GVWR: https://youtu.be/qwFLOBrADBs 📸 SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS http://www.Instagram.com/KeepYourDaydream http://www.Facebook.com/KeepYourDaydream 👨‍⚖️ Keep Your Daydream, All Rights Reserved *This channel for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.