Clearly people need to be responsible in how and where they use the feature but this is how the Ford F-150 Hybrid with ProPower inverter works. The YT channel Pickup Truck and SUV Talk demonstrated powering a RV camper AC with the inverter operating just like that. It starts on battery only, then switches on vehicle as it drains the small hybrid battery capacity. 12 minute video below shows it.
I'd like to see a source for that as I watched most of those videos and didn't hear it asked or discussed. There was speculation at the time that it would be the same as the Tundra which apparently does operate that way. However, the Tundra may not be the best indication of what is implemented on Taco since it didn't have front recovery points either.
A co-worker was telling me about camping in his new Sienna- the thing will run the AC on battery, then runs for a while to recharge, and shuts down again. Says its about 15min out of the hour. I would expect inverter operation to be similar.
I have seen reviews say how the inverter on the Sienna is better than in the Tundra.... so hopefully the Taco follows the Sienna
The Sienna has 1500W unit, worlds bigger than the long-time industry standard 400W that the tundra has. I'm guessing validation for the bigger units just wasn't done in time for the '22 Tundra launch. Hopefully they'll add it for '24.
Unfortunately doesn't look like it. 24 tundra already rolling out. Maybe 25s? Most likely during mid cycle refresh, hopefully.
