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  1. Under hood insulation in winter for hybrid?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Proving_Grounds Ford most likely did thorough cold weather testing at Baudette Wisconsin and Thompson Manitoba (500 miles north of Winnipeg). Owners have had good winter performance in Canada and Alaska. Engine temperature is controlled by the radiator...
  2. Bed Camper DIY - would love feedback

    Hi Marshall YouTube is full of various DIY videos I'm thinking about about using aluminum frame and panels described by Dualex. Frame is brazed with a torch, and attached to the bed rails using cap clamps. His version has a rooftop tent. I'm thinking about a wide body version like the Radica...
  3. 2025 XLT AWD Hybrid - Light overland / camping build - Looking for feedback

    If I was constrained by the Bakflip rollup cover, I’d drill through the decorative plastic trim into the bed sides and bolt the rack frame through the bed sides into backing plates/bars. If I was concerned about holes in the plastic trim I’d buy and store salvaged trim from an auto wrecker...
  4. 2025 XLT AWD Hybrid - Light overland / camping build - Looking for feedback

    I am thinking about using ideas from the DualEx YouTube videos to build the frame. He also shows how he made a wedge tent. Using plain aluminum square tubing and brazing is less expensive than buying extrusions and fittings (if you are handy and methodical). Connections from the frame to the...
  5. Have never purchased a new vehicle before - Hoping for a 2025 XL + 4K Tow

    Ford CEO Jim Farley said on a CNN interview couple days ago that employee pricing continues until July 4th. My understanding is that you can change your mind and cancel/refuse factory orders. Perhaps someone else can explain the details including deposits. (Don’t feel sorry for the dealership...
  6. Hard bed cover affect millage?

    Ya’ll can search ā€˜tonneau mileage’ or ā€˜tonneau fuel economy’ for reports from curious YouTubers. These are a couple of examples:




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