Powerboost 2.4KW upgrade to 7.2KW

[EricR]

As april came around the pro power stopped faults. My ford dealer said no update and no notice of an uodate . I am confident ford fixed it without notification to avoid potential for class action . At this point im keeping my truck . I prefer honesty though

Good news!

This cause for hope for others dealing with similar PPoB issues!

Please post an update in 4-6 weeks.

-Eric

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[snyce1]

Good news!

This cause for hope for others dealing with similar PPoB issues!

Please post an update in 4-6 weeks.

-Eric

As of end april 2022 not a single pro power fault under any circumstances

 

[EricR]

Great News!

 

[imnuts]

I guess the software finally dried out ?

 

[tottendan]

The upgrade from the "build your own" tool on the website is only $750. What I want to know is: how much does it cost to upgrade from a 2.4kw to a 7.2kw after you purchase the vehicle? I keep looking for an answer and no one seems to have an answer. From what I've read here, it really isn't a substantial job. Replacing the wires, inverter, hardware in the truck bed, and software isn't that big of a deal. It should only take a service guy that is familiar with the vehicle a couple of hours.

Has anyone done it on theirs?

This is exactly the question I was reading the forum to find out. Still hoping there is a way to "upgrade" my 2.4 to a 7.2 without a major overhaul.

 

[RSKTakR]

This is exactly the question I was reading the forum to find out. Still hoping there is a way to "upgrade" my 2.4 to a 7.2 without a major overhaul.

Same here..

 

[CharlieSD]

I own a 2023 PB Platinum with a 2.4kw Pro power on board generator) I wanted to have an option to plug a 30amp and use the 110v outlet provided I don't overload the system.
I was able to get a decent deal in an old 7.4kw Powerboost outlet (OEM part # MU5T-19J289-DF ML3T-13A409-GA) out of eBay, so I took the plunge and got it.
I can now say that I have two 110v outlets plus the 110v (Unfortunately not a 220v) 30amp plug working.
The installation took me 30 minutes and it is something anyone can do since it is just a plug swap.
The only caveat on this process is that you only get the left 110v outlets working and not the ones in the right, but you gain a generator style 30amp port available.
In my case, I am not planning to run 220v out of the generator plug and I have installed a soft starter on my RV air conditioner so it will not tripp it as long as I don't overload the 110v outlet with other high demand appliances.
I am including some pictures for everyone to see how it looks like with a proof that this actually works without any inverter update or software reprogramming.
As for the wiring gage and sizing, I can say with 100% certainty that the harnesses are exactly the same and wires are exactly the same from the 2.4kw to the 7.2kw
I believe the only thing I need to do to have access to the extra 110v plug is to upgrade the inverter, but this is something I don't need or look forward to.

 

[Goldeneye36]

@nickn066 This looks promising for your upgrade project

I own a 2023 PB Platinum with a 2.4kw Pro power on board generator) I wanted to have an option to plug a 30amp and use the 110v outlet provided I don't overload the system.
I was able to get a decent deal in an old 7.4kw Powerboost outlet (OEM part # MU5T-19J289-DF ML3T-13A409-GA) out of eBay, so I took the plunge and got it.
I can now say that I have two 110v outlets plus the 220v 30amp plug working.
The installation took me 30 minutes and it is something anyone can do since it is just a plug swap.
The only caveat on this process is that you only get the left 110v outlets working and not the ones in the right, but you gain a generator style 30amp port available.
In my case, I am not planning to run 220v out of the generator plug and I have installed a soft starter on my RV air conditioner so it will not tripp it as long as I don't overload the 110v outlet with other high demand appliances.
I am including some pictures for everyone to see how it looks like with a proof that this actually works without any inverter update or software reprogramming.
As for the wiring gage and sizing, I can say with 100% certainty that the harnesses are exactly the same and wires are exactly the same from the 2.4kw to the 7.2kw
I believe the only thing I need to do to have access to the extra 110v plug is to upgrade the inverter, but this is something I don't need or look forward to.

Thanks for the definitive info and pics! I never figured it would be possible to do a partial upgrade like this without upgrading the inverter as well. @nickn066 this info looks promising for your project.

 

[HammaMan]

I own a 2023 PB Platinum with a 2.4kw Pro power on board generator) I wanted to have an option to plug a 30amp and use the 110v outlet provided I don't overload the system.
I was able to get a decent deal in an old 7.4kw Powerboost outlet (OEM part # MU5T-19J289-DF ML3T-13A409-GA) out of eBay, so I took the plunge and got it.
I can now say that I have two 110v outlets plus the 110v (Unfortunately not a 220v) 30amp plug working.
The installation took me 30 minutes and it is something anyone can do since it is just a plug swap.
The only caveat on this process is that you only get the left 110v outlets working and not the ones in the right, but you gain a generator style 30amp port available.
In my case, I am not planning to run 220v out of the generator plug and I have installed a soft starter on my RV air conditioner so it will not tripp it as long as I don't overload the 110v outlet with other high demand appliances.
I am including some pictures for everyone to see how it looks like with a proof that this actually works without any inverter update or software reprogramming.
As for the wiring gage and sizing, I can say with 100% certainty that the harnesses are exactly the same and wires are exactly the same from the 2.4kw to the 7.2kw
I believe the only thing I need to do to have access to the extra 110v plug is to upgrade the inverter, but this is something I don't need or look forward to.

Half done, find you a 7.2kW inverter and swap it and congrats you're now a 7.2kW truck.

 

[nickn066]

I'm currently waiting for the yard to send me the 7.2kw inverter and the panel, they keep delaying so I can't do much yet.

 

[Dan Y.]

@nickn066 did you ever get this to work with the 30A? I have been researching for about a year now and traced all the wires on my 22 2.4kw. The main truck harness seems to be the same regardless. the inverter plug and the box pigtail are just minus 1 conductor. I am thinking that I needed the frame mounted 7.2 invertor and the bed side panel as you mentioned above. The part I have not figured out is if there is a value we can change in forscan to enable 7.2 controls. I assume this is an option parameter in the equipment tables somewhere. As time goes by the parts are becoming pretty easy to find in salvage yards. Can pick up both the parts for under a grand. Thanks!

 

[nickn066]

@nickn066 did you ever get this to work with the 30A? I have been researching for about a year now and traced all the wires on my 22 2.4kw. The main truck harness seems to be the same regardless. the inverter plug and the box pigtail are just minus 1 conductor. I am thinking that I needed the frame mounted 7.2 invertor and the bed side panel as you mentioned above. The part I have not figured out is if there is a value we can change in forscan to enable 7.2 controls. I assume this is an option parameter in the equipment tables somewhere. As time goes by the parts are becoming pretty easy to find in salvage yards. Can pick up both the parts for under a grand. Thanks!

Yes, it all works, used it to power my parents house about a month ago for 4 days after their neighborhood lost power because of a construction issue!

HammaMan provided me the FORScan changes and that was the final step. See this thread.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/7-2kw-inverter-images.32756/page-2#post-595820

 

[Dan Y.]

awesome, thanks! do you have the final Forscan categories and values used documented, it wasn't real clear following the post. Sounded like maybe the change in a "PCM value" enabled the dual 3600W.

 

[rado]

Yes, it all works, used it to power my parents house about a month ago for 4 days after their neighborhood lost power because of a construction issue!

HammaMan provided me the FORScan changes and that was the final step. See this thread.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/7-2kw-inverter-images.32756/page-2#post-595820

I've been looking at doing this upgrade myself. Correct me if I'm wrong, but all you needed to do was replace the 2.4kw inverter with the 7.2 and change the plug box in the bed (plus update Forscan)? Did you need to replace the harness going to the box? Also, do you remember what part number you used for the inverter/box? I've seen a couple floating around but they don't specify which version they are (although I suspect they are the 7.2).

 

[nickn066]

I've been looking at doing this upgrade myself. Correct me if I'm wrong, but all you needed to do was replace the 2.4kw inverter with the 7.2 and change the plug box in the bed (plus update Forscan)? Did you need to replace the harness going to the box? Also, do you remember what part number you used for the inverter/box? I've seen a couple floating around but they don't specify which version they are (although I suspect they are the 7.2).

Correct, just the inverter and outlet box. For the inverter there are a few different part numbers, I ended up with ML38-14G649-BH for the inverter and MU5T-19J289-DG for the bed sockets.

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