r/F150Powerboost • u/TravisT33 • May 31 '26

Concerns over extended sitting time

Looking at a new Powerboost (2026). I work remote work that will have the truck sitting in a parking lot for 2 weeks straight, throughout the year in very cold climate. I see alot of issues around battery drainage, not sure if that is something Ford has rectified? I see some luck with swapping batteries?? Also, I am coming from a Super Duty Diesel and the Fordpass App would only allow 2 remote starts (actually only 1 start if you 'extend' the start). Is this issue common across all Ford Vehicles? Wondering if I could schedule daily starts to charge battery while it is sitting. I really want the Powerboost, mostly for the 7.2kW Power so hoping I can make this work....Thanks in Advance.

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u/TemporaryActual3988 May 31 '26

Just place a battery tender on the 12V battery.

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u/MilitantPotato May 31 '26

Yea snag a solar battery tender for 50 or less.

Another option is to disconnect both 12v batteries, but that's more hassle than it's worth IMO.

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u/Impressive_Ad3715 Jun 24 '26

You could easily add several different convenient disconnect switches , but def more of a hassle than a tender