Ford Maverick Hybrid DIY Power Generator?

[@cjalexander4519]

You're amazing for this! I just picked up a Maverick recently. I already watch your other channel so I'm pretty excited to find out that you own one as well! I hope you keep making videos for us

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Thanks!

[@FranCool5664]

I really want to have a hybrid maverick and a small camper to tow with

[@couponlover93]

I just put a Coleman mini bike BT200x and was able to partially lift my tailgate.

[@WhittyPics]

Some of them have a 110 outlet in the bed and in the cabin. Can you just beef up factory inverter instead

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

You would have to get a bigger inverter and use bigger wires for routing.

[@ksnax]

Have you confirmed what the power capacity of the DC-DC converter is? I've seen 200A / >2000W. Is that correct?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

I honestly don't know. But I hear it is the same as the escape hybrid.

[@TigerDude333]

@@GearGadgetExperiments volts times amps = watts

[@rcppop3090]

How would someone go about having a marine grade 110 outlet in a panel out by the tailgate ran from that sine wave inverter the bed?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

If you search forums, there is a way to route a line from the cabin to the bed.

[@dielectric_boogaloo]

Great vid! I heard that the stock inverter is mounted behind the seat to the wall of the bed. Was this inverter too big for that?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Will probably fit. I just thought this spot was really easy to get to.

[@Sembazuru]

AFAIK the stock inverter in the Maverick is only 400W, much smaller than that beast in this video. Here is a question for people who already have their Mavericks (unlike me). There are two outlets, one inside the cabin in the back of the center console, and one in the bed. Are both outlets fed from the same inverter, or are there two inverters?

[@the305hauler]

@@Sembazuru two inverters, if you paid for the option. They only come with the lux's and the lariat as a standard.

[@williardyouger7257]

@@Sembazuru there is only one inverter for both outlets in the stock setup

[@williardyouger7257]

It is under the center console.

[@jakeliujakeliu]

What do you think putting a fuse on the positive wires between the battery? And can this setup also works on Prius? Thank you for the video!

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Yes. Will work on prius too. Same concept. The inverter itself has overload protection

[@jakeliujakeliu]

Cool that make it so much easier, other KZbinr put fuse everywhere make it confusing. Thank you

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

@@jakeliujakeliu this is all my personal use model :) not telling anyone to do or not do anything

[@slimj82]

What size fuse would you use?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

@@slimj82 this website has recommendations. www.altestore.com/diy-solar-resources/recommended-inverter-cables-sizing-and-breakers-or-fuses/

[@mexusa]

Can you do an update video on this please!! I just got my maverick. It has a 400w inverter from the factory. Im wondering if I can upgrade the 400w inverter to a bigger one like yours.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

If you are ok with connecting directly to the battery like I did, I don't see a problem. But if you just want to swap out the 400w for something bigger, I don't have any experience with that.

[@slimj82]

First thing that would come to mind is that it'll put too much of a strain on the alternator but that's not an issue with the hybrid.. Im curious as to whether or not it would be safe to run a small fridge for an extended period of time.. Like 6hrs?? Thank you for the video I'm definitely buying the inverter and will keep it in the truck

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Small fridge is less strain than the power tools I was using. Compressor is not running the full time. Only enough to maintain the temp. I have a small fridge in my camper. Will not be a problem with the car on.

[@slimj82]

@@GearGadgetExperiments I bought the inverter you used and it just came in.. It'll be a nice very useful addition to the Mav👍👍

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

@@slimj82 nice!

[@andresjaramillo9963]

You think a bigger inverter installed, would you be able to use a welding machine?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

No, I don't. The battery is only 50Ah

[@andresjaramillo9963]

@@GearGadgetExperiments thanks 👍 like your videos

[@j.w.perkins6004]

Great vid! Couple of questions. Does this effect the warranty? Im curious why you used jumpers? Couldn't you just hard wire it? Thanks😮

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

I don't see why any warrantees would be affected. But that is just my opinion. The clamps make it easy for me to disconnect. I don't leave this connected.

[@dimesonhiseyes9134]

​@@GearGadgetExperimentsif you clamp on to the batter terminals and cause sparks often you will leave burn marks or possibly melt the terminals a little. That could be what Ford uses to void a warranty. Perhaps using a more permanent but removable solution to attach to the battery would be a good idea.

[@Sembazuru]

I had a '73 Super. Got extra long "truck" jumper cables so I could receive or give a jump while parallel parked.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Maybe I need the same super long cables now.

[@Sembazuru]

@@GearGadgetExperiments Lol. They can be useful for jumping two cars parallel parked on a city/town street, especially if traffic (or one way roads) obstruct turning the jumping car to be nose-to-nose with the car receiving the jump. But, AFAIK (without actually having a Maverick) the Maverick has jumping terminals in the engine bay so you don't have to go directly to the battery. My '07 Saturn Ion (with battery in the trunk next to the spare tire) does.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

@@Sembazuru yes it does have termibals under the hood :)

[@juanrenteria8720]

How did you keep the truck from shutting off after 30 min idle?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Turn off auto shut off www.ford.com/support/how-tos/more-vehicle-topics/fuel-and-fuel-economy/how-do-i-temporarily-disable-the-automatic-engine-shutdown-feature/#:~:text=Information%20Display-,Using%20the%20left%2Dhand%20steering%20wheel%20control%2C%20scroll%20to%20Settings,the%20Auto%20Engine%20off%20box.

[@j.w.perkins6004]

Absolutely a solid video. Thanks for the post. Could you boost the wattage of the Inverter (to maybe 750-1000) with no adverse issues? ......thanks

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

It is a 1500watt inverter

[@drmayerr]

Cool! Why not connect the wires directly from battery terminals to inverter terminals with a switch in the circuit, instead of the clamps? Does the F-150 Powerboost pull from the hybrid battery? Or from the 12volt as you have done here?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

If I plan to use on a regular basis, I may consider a battery switch. Not sure about the F-150, but my guess is that it pulls from the 12V also.

[@drmayerr]

Thanks@@GearGadgetExperiments

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

I might actual try a solar power generator setup in the future. For camping in the Mav. Maybe put solar panels on top of my tonneau cover and a LiFePo battery. Should have plenty of power.

[@drmayerr]

With hybrid battery backup@@GearGadgetExperiments ! That’s the way to do it! Great idea!

[@andrewgingrich9003]

That is not the hybrid battery.

[@michaelyamakawa3202]

Does this setup require an added fuse? Looking for something like this on my maverick for camping

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

You can add a fuse for extra security, but the inverter has overload protection. Avoid over stressing any system, of course.

[@the305hauler]

Pretty cool, 👊😁👍🇺🇲

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

It worked great!

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

I won't lie... you're brave to hook up a 1500w inverter to a 45ah battery. I'm interested to see what kind of strain this puts on the alternator/charging system.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

No alternator on Hybrid. DC to DC charger. So the hybrid battery charges the 12V battery.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

@@GearGadgetExperiments but what charges the hybrid battery?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Mostly braking or "rolling," but at idle, there is a sort of generator that recharges the hybrid battery if it gets too low.

[@ModernSurvivalSense]

@@GearGadgetExperiments (Upon further research) The 2nd electric motor is used to convert the mechanical energy to charge the main battery. It's essentially the same thing and the point I was getting at. With a standard gas car, you have to be careful with what you hook up the car's charging system(the alternator) because they are generally not rated to handle large loads. Hooking up a 1,500w inverter, with full load, to the small 45ah battery will drain it to 50% in about 10min. Mind you, the 45ah battery is a starter battery and not deep cycle. You're likely mostly running the tools off of the 14v charge circuit from the 1.1kwh lithium battery, as I can't see the system allowing the starter battery to drain beyond a fairly high capacity. In theory, it might be able to handle the energy draw without any noticeable issues and far better than the ecoboost model. It all depends on how robust the charging circuit is. I was just curious what long-term effect running such a setup would have on it.

[@samuelhelderman]

I’d like to know if I could power an ac unit in the bed all night a day?

[@JA-wp6cj]

Amps x Volts = Watts, therefore, since your saw draws 5 amps @ 120 V it uses 600 Watts

[@clarenceroller7897]

I'm confused(normal), if the Mav has no alternator how does the battery get charged. I heard the motor turn on but with no alternator what charges anything considering the vehicle wasn't moving?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

The hybrid battery gets charged by the engine (and regeneration) but not with a traditional alternator that is constantly run with a pulley. The hybrid battery, in turn, will charge the 12v battery with a DC to DC charge.

[@mackymintle7806]

Do you think you’ll be able to add a large additional battery under the seat to extend the range on pure electric power? I imagine someone will write software to handle any issues?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

That is just the 12v battery I hooked up to. Not the hybrid battery. As far as adding another battery, I don't think that is practical. If this was a plug in hybrid, there could be more value. But I'm sure it would not make economic sense.

[@mackymintle7806]

Curious: Won’t the regular 110V plugs in the back seat or truck bed work to run power tools? Does the Maverick NOT give pure sine wave A/C?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

@@mackymintle7806 if I remember right, those are only 300watts. Will not be able to run the power tools or microwave. Microwave uses over 900watts.

[@mackymintle7806]

@@GearGadgetExperiments copy that! If I hear of an engineering solution to add battery capacity, I will let uou know! My Maverick was ordered last August. I’m hoping to get it before Halloween?!🤷🏼

[@the305hauler]

@@mackymintle7806 have you gotten a vin or production date yet. The 400w inverter in the center console and bed is a bit weak.

[@jimrusch22]

I’d love to have a microwave for heating meals on long road trips. I think the stock inverter is only 400 watts.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

stock inverter is indeed too small for a microwave. You probably need at least 1200w or so.

[@yeabutwecouldbefreer]

VW type 111-153?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

👍🏼 bugs were everywhere

[@Google123ABC]

To figure out how many watts you multiply Amps x 120

[@dennislyon5412]

My “idling” Ford Fusion hybrid will warn you that it’s about to turn the “run mode” off after 30 minutes of just sitting. Did you encounter this with the Maverick?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

I did not see this.

[@dimesonhiseyes9134]

I wonder if I could run an electric chainsaw with this.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

All depends on the chainsaw specs.

[@toddmeadahl8055]

Put the negative on first

[@hunterhogan9326]

there’s definitely an alternator lol

[@zac_holland]

There is not on the Hybrid

[@MrRelax-vt7gq]

Reminds me of a VW bug.

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Yes!

[@hunterhogan9326]

does this guy know there’s already power in the back of the truck?!

[@iSteven180]

A yugo?

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

Haha. Yugo definitely not "everywhere." Yugo battery under hood not under rear seat.

[@aceroadholder2185]

Don't let the Ford dealer see that inverter under the seat. They'll void the warranty in a heartbeat.

[@toddmeadahl8055]

Volkswagen bug

[@hemi4837]

VW

[@GearGadgetExperiments]

👍🏼

[@danrobbins5934]

VW