Powering Your Day at the Collingwood Harbour: A Guide to the F-150's Pro Power Onboard

The F-150's Pro Power Onboard transforms your truck into a mobile power source, opening up new possibilities for waterfront adventures in Collingwood. Whether you're spending a day at the harbour or enjoying Georgian Bay, this system provides the electricity you need directly from your truck bed.

Available Pro Power Onboard turns your truck and E-Transit cargo van into a mobile power source, so you can power your worksite, charge electronics, or camp like a champ with multiple outlets and electricity on demand. The F-150 offers this feature across multiple power outputs, making it suitable for everything from charging your devices to running larger equipment at the marina.

Understanding Your Power Options

Depending on your vehicle Pro Power Onboard has four different power outputs: the 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, 7.2 kW, and 9.6 kW. The specific output depends on your F-150's powertrain configuration.

Hybrid models offer 2.4 kW or 7.2 kW, while gas models provide up to 2.0 kW (standard or optional).

Here's what each power level can handle for your harbour activities:

How to Use Pro Power Onboard

When your vehicle is turned on, you can turn on Generator Mode and send power where you need it. For most F-150 models, the process is straightforward:

Starting the System:

• Open Pro Power from your in-vehicle touchscreen. Select Power and then select Generator Mode
• Press the Pro Power hard button located on your dash (2.0 kW system) or above the touchscreen (2.4 kW and 7.2 kW systems)
• Cargo bed outlets will also need to be turned on by pressing the power button at the outlet to begin running power

Power While Driving: Charge up your toys, tools, and devices even while driving. Your Pro Power Onboard system is operational in motion. That means you can plug in on the way and arrive powered up using any of the Pro Power outlets during drive time.

Perfect Applications for Collingwood Harbour

The harbour setting offers unique opportunities to put Pro Power Onboard to work:

Boat and Water Activities:

• Portable speaker (400 W) for dockside entertainment
• Portable fridge (400 W) to keep refreshments cold
• Air pumps for inflatable water toys and equipment
• Battery chargers for marine electronics

Extended Stay Power: Help keep your equipment safe and charging while your pickup is parked. You can remove your key, lock your truck, and idle while running Pro Power Onboard in Utility Idle mode. This feature proves invaluable for longer harbour visits where you need consistent power without staying in the truck.

Tailgating and Gatherings: The system easily handles common gathering equipment. Television (400 W), electric griddle (1,400 W), and coffee maker (600 W) make waterfront get-togethers more comfortable and enjoyable.

Safety and Monitoring

You can easily keep track of usage and load on your in-vehicle touchscreen and remotely through your FordPass app. You'll be notified if you trip a circuit breaker by pulling too much power. This monitoring capability ensures you stay within safe operating limits while enjoying your harbour activities.

Ford recommends using Underwriter's Laboratories (UL)-approved devices with power outlets. UL is the standard for safety and compliance. This recommendation becomes especially important in marine environments where moisture and salt air present additional considerations.

Pro Power Onboard changes how you experience waterfront destinations around Collingwood. Instead of limiting activities based on available shore power, your F-150 provides the freedom to bring modern conveniences anywhere along Georgian Bay. Visit us to experience this capability firsthand and see how it transforms your outdoor adventures.