Recent content by SteveP150

Count me in the camp of something closer to a Lightning or a PHEV Powerboost. I'd happily give up a bit of the HP and torque to get better mpg. Maybe there's been some realization that for most people, the tech and infrastructure isn't there for fully electric trucks to be a good answer for many...

It does get very good mileage for a vehicle this big. And I like the generator for camping. BUT...I'm also in the 19-20mpg lifetime ballpark. Without towing much and without a lift. And one of my primary reasons for purchasing was seeing that 24mpg number when I bought it back in '21. The...

Yes, having a blanket to put in the middle of a recovery strap is an easy way to improve safety. And as far as stopping large amount of bleeding, maxi pads are a good emergency option.

Mileage is a thing because beyond the variation caused by vehicle things like lifts and tires, there's environmental variation. Looks like you live in FL, which is warm and flat, and pretty ideal for battery/hybrid applications. Those of us in places that are mountainous and cold have a much...

'21 502A here with around 30K miles. Pretty much problem free for me. One minor issue with rear camera becoming wonky after the tailgate was removed to spray the bedliner. Fixed by recalibrating. Aside from that, nothing. While I like the power, I'd have been willing to give some of that up to...

If you're not a fan of the power running boards, deleting them does gain you back a chunk of payload, which is definitely a plus. And 100% agreed on black...I'd never get a black vehicle for all the reasons mentioned. For that matter, I wish more came with gray interior options instead of black.

First thing I'd do for any kind of serious off-road travel is upgrade the stock tires to a more solid AT tire. Something like a KO2. Both for cut resistance and traction.

I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the PB isn't really any better than the regular Ecoboost at 70+. The electric motor isn't helping much...if you're going uphill or accelerating, the extra weight is likely outweighing any benefit. A lift/level is definitely going to be worse on...

Benefits of higher octane also depend on where you are. If you live out West at altitude, there's little benefit to running 93, which is also pretty impossible to find.

I've not seen anything like this, and spent last winter in Park City with record breaking amounts of snow. That said, I wouldn't trust the factory tires if I was going to see lots of snow, and I pretty much immediately replaced them with a more aggressive AT tire with a 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake...

I have a mid-late 2021 502a PB. It's been pretty much problem free through 28,000mi. Knock on wood. These were a bit hard to find back then, so I ended up jumping on one that had a few options that I wouldn't have chosen given an alternative. As others have mentioned, payload can be an issue if...

EVs are not presently a great option for those of us that drive long distances, particularly if you tow. And they aren't great in dense cities due to lack of charging infrastructure. But for the suburban commuting and short trips that makes up a lot of traffic, they're just fine. And hybrids...

Nice use of ChatGPT. And yes, the wind can make a huge difference. A year ago, drove through the Columbia River Gorge in OR, which is one of the windiest places around. Something like 12 mph into the wind and almost 30 with the tailwind.

The Ramcharger is a very interesting concept. If it had been an option in 2021 when I bought my Powerboost, I might well have considered it. My use case is moderate towing and moderate payload, and both capable off road and hopefully decent mileage. The PB ticks most of these boxes, but...

Well, just to provide a bit of a counterpoint. I recently moved to Colorado from Utah. The local dealer here actually has a mobile service option, and recently sent out that guy to take care of a couple of the recall items. They contacted me to ask if they could do this! Was great service. So at...