Power outages in Texas: Katy, Bryan residents use Ford F-150 truck generators to power homes amid winter storms

HOUSTON (KTRK) – As Texans deal with catastrophic events surrounding the winter storm, a handful who lost power at their homes used their 2021 Ford F-150s with a built-in Pro Power Onboard generator to get through the worst thing .

This includes residents of Katy and Bryan.

Katy’s Randy Jones was without power from Sunday to Wednesday. He powered appliances in the house by inserting extension cords directly into his truck bed.

Dan Basile of Bryan now has power – but he uses the 2021 F-150 he just purchased to heat his home during eclipses.

The stories of both men were shared at a forum for F-150 enthusiasts.

Pro Power Onboard means F-150 customers can have access to an integrated generator. Pro Power Onboard is available on new 2021 F-150 models. Power is accessible via outlets in the cabin and up to four charging beds 120 volt 20-amp outlets.

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