How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works

Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by godelski on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @06:56PM (#23707814)

Drawback, they are big. Frankly since I don't have a family I'd rather have the truck with the generator and set up my hammock or tent rather than the RV. I can still use the truck as a utility vehicle to do all my hobby projects and use it like I would an RV. With a RV I need another vehicle. (I'm also sure I could rig a solar panel "roof" to the truck for extended trips).

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by SigmundA on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @07:09PM (#23707915)

Look at Class B van conversion, the Winnebago Revel is what I would have if single / no kids, I have seen people using as daily driver.

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by starpilot on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @07:58PM (#23708319)

Holy fuck, $174k?!? How well do these hold value and much does it cost to maintain? If it's $30k in the first year, that's approximately the cost of an Airbnb every single night.

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by SigmundA on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @09:00PM (#23708799)

You have to remember MSRP on an RV is about 30% higher than you would actually pay, its more like 120k new.

You can definitely build your own, many people do, there is a lot of work put into these thing and yes Winnebago makes a profit to do it for you. They are by no means ripping anyone off, good luck finding a 4x4 sprinter Class B for any less brand new. Good luck finding a 4x4 sprinter shell to convert, they are in demand.

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by paulgerhardt on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @09:39PM (#23709065)

Rebel provides good value if you consider most #VanLifers retrofit their stripped Sprinters with an additional 3,000lbs of plywood and another 200lbs of subway tile backsplash. Have fun with that fuel economy!

There is nothing innovative about working with aluminum. As a technically proficient person with a shop I would be reluctant to make full cabinetry and bed frames out of the material because things are just trickier compared to wood.

Savvy of Winnebago to pivot their decades of experience in making things light to a new generation.

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by alistairSH on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @08:54PM (#23708746)

$174k is bonkers for that RV. It's a converted Mercedes Sprinter, which has a list price of about $60k (4x4, diesel, long wheelbase, high roof, with a reasonable set of options).

I find it hard to believe Winneago adds $110k of value to the van.

FWIW, if you want a camper van (and not a full RV), Metris conversions are a solid option. PeaceVans (Seattle) has two nice builds - a weekender (bed, pop top, no kitchen nor bath) or a camper (bed, pop top, kitchen, no bath). About $65k for the former and $85 for the latter. Using one of these (or a 40-year old VW Westfalia) limits you to campsites with toilets (or roughing it a bit). The Weekender build is available through your local M-B dealer (via an official up-fitter arrangement).

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by yencabulator on Thursday July 02, 2020 @07:47PM (#23719377)

Revels have been in crazy demand, and then COVID-19 elevated all RV prices on top of that.

2-6 year old class B's (vans) usually sell in the 40-80k range, depending on the details.

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by godelski on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @07:25PM (#23708049)

That is pretty neat. But at the same time, I have to say that a F150 is a lot smaller than that. Also, having a truck bed is pretty darn useful if you like to build stuff.

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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by yencabulator on Thursday July 02, 2020 @07:48PM (#23719396)

I took our 21" class B motorhome to the hardware store and to get groceries today. It works perfectly fine as a daily driver -- it's a van, after all. Sleeps 2, has kitchen, bathroom, shower, ...

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