Can the Bluetti AC200 Solar Generator power an entire RV - air conditioning and all?
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- We test the new AC200 to see if it would work as a quiet alternative to a gas powered generator for boondocking. Products mentioned in this video available on Amazon:
The newer (upgraded) AC200P is now on Amazon: (this has a bigger battery than the one in the video)
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20 foot extension cable (to run from the solar panels to the generator) :
amzn.to/37a6rKV
30amp to 15 adapter: amzn.to/3oGRgys
These are the newer version of the panels we used (180 watt vs 170 that we have) amzn.to/3gxFW4W
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Thank you for your trouble of making this video. It's really nice to see a real world experiment with an RV.
Hi Gary! Thank you for watching it!
First real use of any rechargeable battery!! Good info
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One of the best real time bluetti test! Can’t wit to grab one for my house on wheels
Thank you!
excellent real world testing video, thank you so much. I look forward to forking over $2K to get one of the new models with the iron phosphate batts
Thank you! You can get them for under $2k now on Amazon using the $200 coupon - you have to click the checkbox for the coupon. amzn.to/2J7JnD6
Get the dc to ac converter and add 4 to 5 more panels. Hard part with these systems is keeping anything with a constant power draw over 150watts running all night. Upgraded to a ac300 because i run 2 high end gaming pcs on that circuit and so impressed with the 300. i plan to replace the upstairs ac200p with a ac300 and at least 6kwh on hand. Basement will have 12kwh on hand by the end of this. With ac 300 you can improve solar to 2400 watts per unit. Two ac300 will run a home and can be split phased to 240volt. Maxoak is great and i think they are the leader in the solar battery bank market. Jackery and the others do not come close to what bluetti offers. As for portable i would go with the ac200Max that way if you run into nights where you run out of juice you can always grab another 2000wh or 3000wh battery to expand that pack.
Once i get the 2nd ac300 the ac200p i have will become portable power for camping and working out in the boonies.
Sounds like you have a great plan! There's so much new tech coming out lately I find myself perpetually looking towards the next thing rather than just getting the best thing to suit my needs.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Exactly what I was looking for; finally someone tested for us boon dockers; good info on 12v frig in future and not using soft-start in vid...New subscriber!
Thank you so much for subscribing! Let us know what other videos you would be interested in (anything relating to RVing, self sufficiency, etc.)
Cool setup! Good to see it can handle that kind of power draw.
Thanks for watchng and commenting! I am all about Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) and with the current products available, this is about the simplest way to run your RV off solar and batteries that I have seen!
I bought the EB150, I wish I had bought the AC200. Nice video great to see how it is working for you.
Congrats - the EB150 looks nice too! If there is anything you want us to demonstrate or test for the AC200 please let us know. :-)
they seem like good units, also note there is a new version of it with lith iron , called AC200P
Hi cleverusernames! They are great units and the 200P looks fantastic!
@ more new ones are coming out with expansion batteries and you can use the expansion batteries on the AC200
@@preparedranch can one of these power a 5th big one. Those nice ones with pop outs and such. I figure it probably won’t based on size. I’m thinking of paying over 500$ for it. I’m moving and setting up on my bro’s ranch but there’s none of those typical rv hookups
@@youtubedeletesmychannels2329 Hi! It depends on how much "stuff" you will be running. If your 5th wheel has 2 A/C units, it is unlikely you could run both at the same time. That being said - if you have the full 800 watts input of solar, you could be pretty comfortable if you don't need to run the A/C constantly. The Bluetti AC300/B300 www.bluettipower.com/products/ac300-b300?variant=40640097091759¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-OqsfDkw3Kn6X_6QzbUf5MrwR4QvOHGg2StAECsKPeXvAZqySG1gugaAnUnEALw_wcB is the next model up and would be my choice for a 5th wheel - but you could get by with an AC200.
@@preparedranch idk yet until I’m moved. I haven’t seen it. I think it has 1 ac unit that probably goes throughout the whole unit. I’m talking big like mobile home looking rv. I’m thinking of maybe running just the usual tv, lights. Maybe charging phone charging cases. I wish I knew more but all I have is pictures so far. Would I have to pay 3-4K for just big power capacity because the size of the rv from pictures looks like energy hog. Maybe even a little bit of cooking too but mainly tv and lights
Very easy to operate, started on the first pull.Only wish a wheel kit was available as an option to add with this model choice. But, not a deal breaker as you can see with this improvised addition.
As long as you have sun this is reasonable but once you get into night the real challenge shows up. Even starting the dark at 100% and not running your AC (200w draw continuous) you will end up with only about 8hr of runtime. I love my AC200P (and AC300’s/B300’s) but the ability to sustain is limited to sunny days only.
Hi! Thank you for watching and commenting. You are correct - this video was made a while ago before Bluetti came out with their expandable lines like the AC300 and AC500. Either of these would be better if you need power in the dark for more than 8 hours.
great experiment . But honestly Ac200 is doing what it advertised. You have 4 huge panels sitting out there . Cannot mount on RPod. You probably need two more panels to keep stasis. Otherwise sun goes down you will start drawing down Bluetti. Cause still need ac few more hours. I bought three Bluetti for SprinterVan. Ac50S. Ac200. Eb240. Plan to use small window a/c unit (on slider to get outside). And park in shade 9headed to South Texas for winter). I really appreciate this review. Good stuff !1
Thank you Emilio! Our findings show while this isn't a permanent solution, the best use would be to enable those side trips (like a quick trip to Carlsbad Caverns or some other site) where you can't plug in and you may not be able to bring your pets and you want to run your A/C for a few hours. (We showed the hard rigid panels for this demo but would have higher watt flex panels on the roof if used long term)
you should have put the Bluetti in your camper I think it would have helped some keeping it cooler
Yeah, for a permanent setup we will definitely be looking to keep the Bluetti climate controlled. But we thought this run was a pretty solid proof of concept.
Thanks for making this video! "You are the wind beneath my wings." Nobody else comes close to actually shows this in real time or explains what you need to keep it running. I hope Bluetti contacted you to let you know what a fine job you did. I ordered the AC200P this week. I am still trying to come up with a place to store it out of the weather and keep the 30 amp cord extended to it from the inside. Maybe cable hatch in the floor?
Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment! No - Bluetti hasn't contacted us - but that's OK. We did this because we wanted to find a solution that would work in Arizona heat for boondocking and this was the first unit that we found at a reasonable price point that could do it. Let us know what you end up doing to store it inside!
It’s ironic that I just got off the phone with a Bluetti Global Rep in China. I told her she needs to contact you about publishing this on their website. She is going to email me and I will send her your link.
@@stlphotoandvideo Thank you!!!!
Thanks for the video ..... this is the way to go ... way better than the complicated solar battery setup with inverters ,,, plus I think you can monitor it from your iphone ,,,😃
The new AC500 (and expandable batteries are coming out shortly) so if you want crazy power for your RV you might want to take a look. Thank you for watching and commenting!
This is the most informative video I've seen on RUclips so far for folks like us who have a 30 Amp rv and I also have a Bluetti AC 200P. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this video! I own the AC200P, I also am about to purchase a camping trailer. And this gives a perfect understanding of what this thing can do.
We replaced an old Dometic in our 36 foot camper (vented). ruclips.net/user/postUgkxDDbPbIlwLRcX_ntp51ui5UMtAUGpHYxE The install was a simple swap, all holes lined up, the electric plug back in with no trouble. Getting it on the camper was the most "difficult" part of it, and my friend made it look easy. I've seen people "sled" them up ladders as well though. I watched a RUclips video for instructions, very easily done. Some say it doesn't come with instructions, but I found the instructions under the ac in the box. I didn't need them, but they were there.It works well to keep a 36 footer comfortable, all by itself. It doesn't seem to be any quieter than the original, but it isn't any louder either. We're very pleased with it. Esp with the ease of swapping them out.
Very nice video. Thank you. Planning on getting a T@B 400 which sports a 8000 BTU A/c which draws 800 W. With this Bluetti and 680 solar panels I'll be sitting Pretty cool.
Really appreciate this - The cost of a full conversion of solar etc for batteries makes it pretty cost prohibitive, but this seems very doable
Thank you for watching! Please let us know if you have any questions - we are here to help!
Great video. But i think when the rv is in the sun its going to a much different test on the bluetti
Hi Christo! Yes - full sun will be more of a strain but we plan on trying to always have some shade on our RV if possible if we want to use the A/C off grid.
I was on the fence but now this is convincing
Thank you for watching Eric! Let us know if you have any questions.
real good video, Mr 'Ranch. I too just got my new 200p but having a hard time cooking burgers on the built in grill on top of it! Just kidding, I know it's for making pancakes.
AC200 is a beast
It definitely is! And the BougeRV panels are really great too - they exceeded our expectations. We found out about them from HOBOTECH on youtube and there was a discount code that made them really cheap.
Yep! Glad I own one
Actually the model name demonstrated in this video is AC200P and was built after the predecessor model AC200. Bluetti AC200P is an advanced and updated version of AC200P.
Hi! This is the original AC200 - not the 200P. The 200P should last even longer since it's battery is 300 watt hours more than the AC200. We got the AC200 through Indiegogo before they ran out of that battery and switched to the AC200P.
also as a fellow subscriber, I want you to mod out your trailer with the most power-saving machines because if you could show the whole world what it could mean to be off-grid you could possibly get Sponsered also ... your rig could get featured comfort is everything.
We're too small to be sponsored - but we do plan on making the RV more efficient and do more videos about it.
Thanks so much for this test! I am looking for a battery solution for our Little Guy Mini Max this was so helpful! Cheers.
You are welcome! Please be aware that the new model of this unit comes out tomorrow (the AC200max) and the AC300 is even larger. The original AC200/200P and these new models all allow expansion with additional batteries. www.bluettipower.com/pages/ac300ac200max?
I have the AC200 bought it for my camper but also to run the furnace motor on my wood furnace in the winter if the power goes out works great whats better is it can be used indoor.
Isn't it a great product? What other tests have you done with yours so far?
@@preparedranch I also have Tested 2 full size Freezers and a Full size refrigerator
Thanks for this! You could possibly run a split mini ac and heat pump 450 watts instead of the ac that comes with your camper for even more efficiency.
Thank you for watching and for the tip!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your insights and showing real world experience
Thank you Jason for watching! Please let us know if you have any questions. :-)
@@preparedranch Based on what you shared in the video, I’m more confident about my recent order. I’m waiting on it to arrive now. I’ve got a 2016 Jayco class A motor home and I want to boondock without running the generator. I have now rooftop AC and am not excited about poking holes in my roof. I also want something I can use at the house if needed. Your video was exactly what I needed to see. Thanks again!!!
Don't forget they now have extra battery packs to expand! We haven't done a video yet - but you can really scale the system well with the B230 extra battery packs. www.bluettipower.com/pages/ac300ac200max?
Yep. thanks. Just what I was looking for. thanks for doing the video.
Hi Sherri! Thank you for watching and glad we could help! Please let us know if you have any questions.
I dont know how this would work in and RV. But I am reading about "propane". fridge, etc... in the RV. ALP... makes a propane only generator for $500. My friend is using the AC200p at his tiny off grid cabin. He uses the ALP to dual charge the AC200p. You can charge with solar, and the ALP at the same time... for about 1000W of input. Its a game changer for him. During the day, it helps keep the 200P fully charged during the day if needed.....and, at night, the ALP can pump 300W back into the system if needed per hour. It has been a game changer for him. (also on cloudly rainy days). If he is going up for a week, he brings 2, standard 20lb tanks. On a weekend 1. Some weeks, hes only had to use 1, 20lb propane tank. at 300W use... he gets about 50 hours off 1 tank. Just Some food for thought.
Hi Chris! Thanks for sharing! The propane generator sounds like a great plan for those who need more power at night or when solar input is low. Thank you again for watching and commenting!!!
Great demo. I see I need to get more panels - my 2x200W aren't going to cut it, especially to be able to have power all night. You need at least 2000W worth of PV, and additional battery capacity.
What's the seer rating on your A/C in the RV?
Hi! Thank you for watching! I don't know the seer rating but do know that it's a Dometic 13.5k BTU a/c that is a very common unit used in RV's. While we love the AC200, we are considering upgrading to the AC300 or the soon to be introduced AC500 since they accept more solar input, have a 30amp RV outlet and are expandable with additional battery packs. We have tested the AC200 with both the foldup portable panels and rigid panels and found that if you have room, rigid panels are way better. Our testing with folding/portable panels has shown that they are far less efficient.
Great test! What is the minimum voltage required to get solar charging started on the AC200? I just got one, and I'm trying to size my panels correctly. Thanks!
Thank you for watching! The minimum voltage is 35 (max is 150). Let us know if there are any other tests you would want us to do or if you have any other questions.
@@preparedranch I really appreciate your feedback! I'll certainly reach out as I come across further queries. I hope you had a great Christmas and wish you a happy New Year, as well.
That's great, I'm tired of hearing salesmen saying that RV AC obviously needs grid power.
We were too! That's why we decided to buy and try this. It was a risk and we weren't sure it would work but were pleasantly surprised when it did. Thank you for watching!
@@preparedranch what model number is the air conditioner??
Just never heard of the brand but it keeps popping up in my search for a solar generator!
Bluetti and EcoFlow are the two brands that we have experience with and you can't go wrong with either brand. Let us know if you have any questions.
@@preparedranch I’ve always wanted the eco flow but to spendy lol thanks for info!
@@chriskibodeaux9818 Agreed - but sometimes the Ecoflow refurb store on Ebay and Costco deals are more within budget. Also - Bluetti has sales if you sign up for their email notifications. (No need to pay full retail with either if you have time to wait for a deal)
@@preparedranch good idea!! Yeah not in a rush I got a year before I need it lol
@@chriskibodeaux9818 Glad I could help - feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.
Would love to get some extension cables for my solar panels to the main unit. Where did you find them?
Hi! The links are in the video description but you can find them here: amzn.to/37a6rKV Thank you for watching!!!
Great video. Love the detail. Watched the entire video
Thank you for watching the entire video! We are so glad you liked it!
More women should be like you and have the same mindset love to fish annd camp now that's attractive ;) make bond fires and BBQ look at the starts and disconnect from social media
Thank you. Real science.
Thank you so much for watching! We really appreciate it!
So 2 units and triple the array and you can run 24 hours easily with no other shore power?sounds pretty good
Hi Ronald! If you had asked this a couple weeks ago I would have agreed.....but Bluetti just announced this.....www.bluetti.com/pages/ep500-p?fbclid=IwAR37Y7Z60dQyI6BciB_Axi-iPNBo7IIUjvuYtO443D3jr54LYpMNaN5fB9Y and because it has the RV 30 amp it looks like a game changer. No shore power needed with this unit for sure. Just waiting to see how heavy it is.
@@preparedranch I'll check it out
Thank you. I wanted to get one of these but wasn't sure what it would run..
You're welcome! Please let us know if you have any questions - we would be more than happy to answer them!
Wow, the cover is very nice. where are you ?
Hi Gregorio! Thank you! We are in southern Arizona.
I have been wating for someone to address this very issue.couple questions.
Do i need to isolate the charging/battery system to make these useful. I have an air conditioner that runs on household voltage is this an issue. And third is brand very important with these products.
I have a 20 foot wildwood that i would like the option of running the air and a couple wall plugs now and again.
Great real world test! Thanks for doing it! I do wonder how it would have done if the RV wasn't under the shade though. Have you used this set up out in a campground since making this video?
Thank you! Yes - full sun did impact somewhat (not as bad as we expected) - but you can also often find a shaded or partially shaded spot at many campgrounds.
@@preparedranch how much more was the Bluetti affected! We’re you able to get through the whole day, if not, when did it reach it’s limit?
@@CuriousinNY We did get through the day when the sun was up - but after the sun went down, it only lasted a few hours. That being said - it's not common to need A/C all night in most areas.
@@preparedranch thank you very much for replying. Another question that I had for you was how long did it take you to charge the Bluetti back up and how did you do it? I am thinking about purchasing one for those times when I am not at an electrical site in a campground or when I am Boondocking. I know that it has passed through charging and using, but don’t know how long it takes to charge it back up using solar, therefore I’m interested in your experience with this. How many solar panels or wattage did you use to recharge your Bluetti?
@@CuriousinNY We used four BougeRV 170 watt panels - and as long as we had a good sunny day it would take about 3 hours to charge it from zero. But....as long as we didn't have the A/C, microwave or other heavy draw using power, it would let us use it while charging in 4-5 hours.
Great Video. Very informative. Thank you!!
Thank you for watching and commenting! We really appreciate it! :-)
I just got my Bluetti AC200P on Aug. 31st. It is not reading wattage correctly amoung other things. Max Oak has just been giving me the run around. They keep having me make videos of the issues. Sometimes it will not show that there is any wattage being dispersed and when it does show wattage when I use more wattage it says that I am using less. I was very excited about getting one of these and when I seen that it was messed up I just thought " no big deal, they will just have to replace it."
WRONG!!! They are not being cool about this at all.
Hi Kristopher! That is not the experience we have had. I would recommend joining the Bluetti Group on facebook facebook.com/groups/bluetti.club and reach out to Mark Yue on that group (by post or IM). He is fantastic about getting issues resolved. I think he's in China so you might not get a response during the day in the US - he normally replies at night or early morning.
I have been corresponding with someone named Carina. I will reach out to who you have suggested. I would love to get this resolved.
Awesome vid. Been looking for this. By any chance have you tested this at night? In summer nights, how many hours can you run AC with just bluetti? At 100% charge without charging?
Hi! We did test it at night. It depends on several conditions. If the outside temp stays above 90, it only lasts about 3-4 hours without solar input. We figured this was OK since at night it usually cools down enough that minimal AC or just a fan will do. Thank you for watching!
Ty.. good to know... I was planning to get one but then ep500 is coming so ill probably wait... Ty. Awesome vids. Keep it up. Ty
Trying to run large aC unit is a stretch. Yes it might work. But I think it will drag down lipos and inverter with the huge load ... I might be wrong but that’s a lot of power draw Thru small syste.....
13.5 BTU is probably the largest I would try to run with 680 watts of solar panels. Anything smaller for an A/C would be a cake walk for this unit.
Nice!!!!!! love it!
Thanks!!
Hey as you where checking the percent of battery at 7:39 minutes it went up to 85 on camera wow solar!
Hi David! Yes - we were pleasantly surprised at how well the solar would recharge the battery during this test. Thank you for watching!
Good deal
It's been 1 year, how is your setup, still running? Curious about the build quality over time, thanks for this!
After one year everything is still 100% so far. We haven't noticed any degradation. No issues to report - we use it all the time! Thank you for watching and asking!
only the display on the microwave is running
Correct - but that does draw power and we wanted to show that you don't have to unplug your microwave even when using the A/C and fridge.
@@preparedranch It is misleading to most. They will think it is okay to use the microwave as well. I doubt the display pulls that much power.
Your video has tipped me in that direction I so appreciate you!
When blueetti says that it can take in 700 Watts is the fourth panel really necessary?
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. These were 170 watt panels so with 4 we were only at 680 watts (max). Just an FYI - Bluetti is coming out with the D050S - DC charging enhancer which will allow you to add another 500 watts of solar input using this adapter and the AC input - so it looks like a total of 1200 watts will be possible. (I think pricing is going to be around $139) They are also going to be selling the B230 batteries starting tomorrow night which can be added to the AC200 for more storage capacity! The B230 battery expansion boxes are 2048 W each and I believe you can add 2 to the AC200. Let us know if you have any questions! :-)
@@preparedranch you rock! Thanks so much for the extra information!
You're welcome! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments going forward. Have a great day!
2024 i got the ac200 bluettimaximus that fixes this problem .. i didnt like the L . version
Will running for a few hours
Thanks for watching and commenting!
This is just what i was wondering. Thanks! I have a 5th wheel with 50amp hook-up. I have a 50amp to 15amp reducer that i plug into the house when getting it ready, and now really see a potential to use this instead of a larger generator at times. It should work the same way for me 5th wheel am guessing. I have one of those small 700w generator that operates on propane. It can’t take much surge for anything, but perfect for charging the Bluetti was my thought. Hook up Bluetti to 5th wheel, utilize solar for charging and run the 700w generator as/if necessary. That way also doesn’t use much propane. Any thoughts. Thank you. Now following.
Thank you for subscribing! Yes - it should work the same. We recommend as close to the max of 700 watts of solar input if you want to run the A/C - because without solar input it will drain the battery in 2-4 hours. If not using any heavy loads this would do fine without solar input for boondocking.
@@preparedranch I like it! I need to relook up the specs, but this appears to take a decent watts surge. Certainly better than my 2000W gas generators.
@@preparedranch You do know that you can over panel the AC200, which helps in non optimal sun conditions. Just stay under the voc and amps. you can use 4x300 panels in 2s2p.
how much power would you draw with a 12v fringe instead of the fringe you got now .... with an r pod with a microwave saving power is the goa in the long term also I've been fascinated with this topic 1.7 kilowatts .. saving power is important.
We do plan on adding a 12v fridge - just haven't picked one out yet. :-)
@@preparedranch umm the fact that you responded is bad arse .. thank you and I can't wait for the video. and more solar? ...
A lot of 12V fridges pull about 60-70W when the compressor is on and almost nothing when it's off
@@gionniw6647 wtf is a fringe???
Still wish bluetti would make a 240 volt 30 amp pass through charging unit.
Charging your blue Eddie while having it connected to your RV.
would be great at a RV campsite.
I hear the 5,000 has a 240 volt 30 amp plug, but you have to buy two units to use it.
Somebody needs to make a 220 volt 30 amp pass through charging unit.
Hi Tim! Thank you for watching! I think I read that the AC300 that is coming out next month will have that www.bluettipower.com/pages/ac300ac200max? We hope to get one to show off here on the channel - but since we aren't sponsored by Bluetti and have no advertisers, our budget is somewhat limited. We appreciate everyone sharing and subscribing to help grow our channel so we can bring more content.
Awesome video thanks. Do we need the 10AWG or 12AWG extension cables? Apologies if you have already answered this!
Thank you! We recommend 10AWG just to be safe. 12 might work but we haven't tested it.
Thank you for the prompt response
@@preparedranch Thank you. Much appreciated 👍
@@kibrok You're welcome! Feel free to ask any questions at any time! :-)
Nice, but you have not stated what the startup amperage draw is on your AC unit. MY AC200Max is a 2200 Watt device but will not run my AC in the 27' travel trailer. I have been unable to find specs on my AC unit, but clearly the amperage draw is higher than the output on the AC200Max. It faults every time, so I can't use it for AC in the trailer. Runs everything else very well. Do your research people, or you'll e disappointed about what the unit you buy can actually run. Lesson learned. In reality, I couldn't afford a bigger solar rig, so the AC200Max will have to do.
Hi Rodney! I'm guessing you have a 15k btu or larger unit. Ours is a Dometic 13.5k btu A/C so the starting draw is under the surge limit for the Bluetti AC200. That being said - you can get a soft start installed on bigger units so that the Bluetti will run it.
Watts Required for start up Average wattage once running
7000 btu RV air conditioner 1700 600
10,000 btu RV air conditioner 2000 700
13,500 btu RV air conditioner 2750 1250
15,000 btu RV air conditioner 3500 1500
The question is , will it run thru the night. I have one as well and I hope .
Probably not if it stays hot overnight and the compressor has to run frequently - but with any luck the nights will be cooler and the A/C won't have to run as much. No guarantees. ;-) BUT.....the new B230 batteries coming out next month that will expand the battery capacity of your AC200 so if you fall short you could always add one or two of them.
ttps://www.bluettipower.com/pages/ac300ac200max
If you ran your fridge off of propane (still running the A/C inside your trailer) what would your consumption be? Could the solar keep up?
Yes - as long as you have sun the solar would keep up if the fridge was on propane. Another option we might try is using a 12v fridge instead to see how that works.
You keep saying that your microwave is running when it is not! You have the air conditioner running but the microwave is simply plugged in with the clock on. You cannot run the air conditioner and cook something in that microwave at the same time like your implying.
Sorry that bothered you. Since a microwave does not have a on/off switch, from my viewpoint a plugged in microwave is "on" it was simply not "running" or "in use". You are correct though, you cannot "use" the microwave while operating the AC via the Bluetti. I simply wanted to get across the point that we did not have to disconnect or unplug anything in the RV (so called phantom draw) in order to perform our test.
Thanks for watching a commenting!
Great test. I’m curious however, if you had to modify or make any changes to your internal electronics of your RV like some have suggested? I ask because I see you plugged directly into the Bluetti as I intend to do once I receive mine. Thanks
Hi! No changes were made - this is a completely stock R-Pod. (No soft start on the A/C or any other modifications). The only thing we needed was that 30amp to 15 amp adapter plug that was pointed out in the video - available on Amazon here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXTHXFZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you for this video. Why is the Bluetti losing charge if getting 600 and using 200?
Hi! Thank you for watching! It only loses charge when the A/C kicks on over 1000 watts. (and only loses the difference between the A/C watts and the input watts)
BEWARE: Ordered the AC200 via Indiegogo (Contribution #7708), August 17, 2020. Have not received the unit or any correspondence from Bluetti after 3 emails and two voicemails. There are hundreds of other similar comments on the Indiegogo website. This feels very much like a scam.
Hi! I was nervous too as this was my first indiegogo funding. That being said I have seen people up to contributions in the 4700 range receive theirs. They are sending them in order of the contribution for US orders (Canada and Europe might be different) I know some of the cargo ships are being held up at the port in CA so that is likely the issue if you are in the US and haven't received yours yet. I'm shocked that Bluetti isn't responding. They replied to every question I asked on the indiegogo page within a day or two. I really think yours will arrive fairly soon - it's just between the pandemic, the cargo delays and the holidays it might feel like forever.
Latest update from Bluetti was the following (I'm in the high 6000s order range and hoping for no more delays) - Order #6162 to #8506: As we informed in the last update, with numerous ships being detained in California ports waiting to be unloaded, the parcels will be delayed for about 1-2 weeks. It’s expected to arrive at the warehouse on December 8th.
I really think Bluetti is doing the best they can - some of these delays are out of their control. I have also noticed that when they hit the warehouse there can be a 3-5 day delay for UPS to pick them up - just because there are so many to process. But yours should be there before Christmas and believe me - it's worth the wait!!!!
@@preparedranch I totally agree and highly anticipating my order to arrive. Ive received my solar panels already, just waiting on the unit now. Mainly just commented to point out that Bluetti is communicating updates and that I don't think its a scam at all.
C60 Labs I was in second group ($1000). Purchased Ac50S and ac200 (. And thru Amazon eb240). Everything came perfect ! Patiently waited and Bluetti and Indiegogo did exactly as promised. EXACTLY ! 1!!! Great deal I am totally perfectly happy !
Is there a way to have everything inside the rv using a shore power splitter or something?
Yes - some RV's have wire pass through's and others may require you to make your own opening to pass a cable through and use something like this amzn.to/3RQcl7Q
Will the ac200p run the same ? I don’t think they still carry your model. Do you have a soft start installed for your AC?
Yes - it actually might run things a little longer since the battery is about 10% bigger. No soft start on the A/C - this was a stock 13.5K btu air conditioner.
Thank you. I’m about to purchase one and I don’t have a soft start either. I bought a 2020 Rpod last year. Really appreciate your response and video.
Our RPOD is a bit older - so as long as the 2020 model you bought has a 13.5K btu air conditioner you should be good to go! Thank you for watching!!! The link to the Bluetti is in the description if you want to purchase through our link and support our channel. Thank you again!
Thank you for the demo. 1 question. How much surge on the bluetti when the AC first kicks on?
Hi! Thank you for watching. Ours kicked up to 2200 watts for a couple seconds when it first kicked on (including the refrigerator, charging the house battery and the clock on the microwave being on). It was maybe 2-4 seconds but this Bluetti can handle a max of 4800W surge.
What do you expect with the door open to the camper lol 🤣🤣😆🤣😆🤣🤣😆😆🤣🤣😆
LOL!
You need to actually use the microwave to get real world use power draw. I’m sure the microwave draws some power while plugged in but not in use. I think to reserve power I would unplug the microwave when not in use.
Hi Rick! Absolutely! We would not run the microwave to cook anything with the A/C on. The Bluetti can handle one or the other - but not both. The draw for the clock isn't much and our microwave can't be easily unplugged (have to remove screws and more to get at it). Thank you for watching!
Can you run a generator overnight?
Is there some sort of bracket that keeps the panels at that angle?
Hi Rob! No - we just leaned them up against a short fence. When camping we would just lean them up against something or mount them on the roof. The BougeRV panels are quite large but extremely inexpensive and efficient. If money was no object we would have probably bought some folding panels or soft fold panels.
@@preparedranch so with the solar panels, you don't have to go with Bluetti panels only? You can buy other panels and hook up to the unit? And what was the wire called that ran from those panels to the Bluetti? Thanks. I'm a novice but trying to learn.
@@featheredcoyote5477 Hi! No - you don't have to use Bluetti panels. We used BougeRV panels. As long as you have at least 2 panels and meet the minimum voltage input you should be fine. The wire that ran from the panels to the Bluetti is the 20 foot extension cable from Amazon in our description (also linked at amzn.to/37a6rKV) Thank you for watching!
@@preparedranch THANK YOU!!
Will the Bluetti AC 200MAX solar gen. have enough start-up power to run the Dometic RTX 2000 ... I know the running time is limited but will it run ..
Soft start
No "soft start" needed for our application anyway.... We were also told we would need a "soft start" for our home central AC to run off our powerwalls but we have found that not to be true either. I guess it all depends on your system.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
You were able to run your AC without the MicroAir easy start adapter? I’ve been looking to add something for our RP178 model. This might be a promising option.
Hi Lou! Yes - we ran our AC without any easy start. This RV is all stock equipment. :-)
does the air conditioner have a soft start or hard start?
Good video, how many btu is your AC?.
Thank you! It's a 13,500 btu Dometic unit.
@@preparedranch oh wow, I read that it last it you 4 hours with just battery without solar..I have a 5000 btu, will probably last 6 or 7 hours? 🤔
@@sagamanic3083 Maybe 5-6? The inverter wastes a decent amount of energy on this model. That being said - they now have expansion batteries so with an expansion battery you could likely make it 8-10 hours without solar.
Do you keep your RV batteries in place and this just helps the RV batteries do more than that it couldn't do before? Would there be any that this would damage electronics in RV? I might buy one to help the battery situation in my van class B.
Hi, yes, I use the external battery essentially as shore power. The only thing to be aware of is that the rv may use all the juice in the external battery to charge on board batteries just to be aware. It's really just an easy way to get some additional battery and solar input potential. Enjoy!
Did the microwave actually work? Just cause you see the time, doesn’t mean it will work. Also, doesn’t the generator have a 5-20 plug? Any adapter to go from that plug to the RV plug?
Hi! Yes - the microwave worked (we don't have it in this particular video). We only ran it when the condenser was off and the A/C fan was still running because we were pretty sure the load of both would be too much for this unit. The adapter we used is this one: amzn.to/3b4IgOx Thank you for watching and let us know if you have any other questions.
Does it work with your hot water heater?
When charging the Bluetti 2000wP with solar, should there be any dual shutoff circuit breakers wired in and any inline fuses uses on each panel when charging to the max 700 watts in order to avoid overage amperage?
Hi! Thank you for watching! We were told it automatically knows to lower it to avoid overage. We have also heard from other owners that have solar panels exceeding the max that it knows how to limit it.
Large solar panels are key!!!
Thank you for watching! We agree!
@The Prepared Ranch is there a way to add another battery stock to ap200 or rigged way? I can afford the ap200max at this time but can afford the ap200 but I just realized tou can't stack batteries?
What model number is the air conditioner?????
How would this thing handle a 50amp setup?
I wonder 8f the slightly snaller Bluetti eill power a small AC 500 watts?
If the A/C is really only 500 watts then it should.
What is the size, BTUs, of your RV air conditioner?
Hi! It is 13.5K BTU. Thank you for watching!!!! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Can you put gas in this generator too for when no sunlight is available
No - but it can be recharged from a vehicle's 12 volt outlet (like when driving).
i wonder how i could accomplish a good solid nights of sleep with AC on and bluetti...maybe a tiny AC unit that doesn't pull much power? is there such a thing?
If you want to stick with a normal (non 12v) unit you might need more than the Bluetti to get you through the night. Potentially this could work and it's scalable. deltapro.ecoflow.com/portable-microgrid?fbclid=IwAR0KTEqkg8_vPyFWtNZiG3wenRVyV4IcFmE9yEAJBKB46LUAo7-D4-lqVEM
There are 12V AC systems for Campers but there very pricey.
Will this work with my AC which is 13500 btu?
How long will it run?
Your setup cuts through lots of hassle with MPPT, INVERTER, FUSES SWITCHES WIRING AND VERY EXPENSIVVE STORAGE BATTERIES.
Bradford - Exactly! I couldn't say it any better myself. Thank you!
Just a very expensive battery 'generator'...
What panels and connectors did you use?
Hi! The connectors are linked in the description of the video. We used BougeRV 170 watt panels. Their new models are 180 watts and the link is also in the description. Thank you for watching and let us know if you have any other questions! :-)
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Do you think this is good if I'm going to full time in a converted cargo trailer??
It might work - it depends on how well insulated the trailer is. If your budget allows, take a look at Bluetti's AC300 with expandable batteries. You could start with the minimum and then expand if needed. I would think the AC300 with one battery should do it - but if you get into a situation where you need more power, it's very easy to size the system up. The unit we have can have an additional battery - but it wasn't originally designed for it and won't work as well as the AC300 or AC500. Thank you for watching! www.bluettipower.com/products/ac300-b300
So roughly you have a positive 400 wts coming in over discharge rate and your storage in still decreasing?
Hi Roy! When the A/C isn't running then it does have a positive 400 watts going to the battery - but when the A/C kicks on that is what will decrease it quickly - so it goes down while running and then slowly builds back up - but it never was able to fully keep up with the temps the way they were that day. We just wanted to show what it could do and how it might work for others.
Amazing see how you run the AC. I have a Dometic 640312 with 11000 btc. Will it run using AC200P? I purchased the AC200P but worry it may blow something off. I can't run the AC with home power outlet of only 120V with a 30A adaptor unless in campground with a true 30A outlet. Why I can run it using AC200P using the same 120V outlet?
Hi Dan! Thanks for watching. Tough to say - but our Dometic unit is a 13,500 btu air conditioner and it handles it well. I have not heard of anyone with less than a 13,500 btu air conditioner not being able to use the Bluetti. I can't find the specs on what the amps are for the A/C outlets - but they might be higher than what you are using at your home. Also - be aware that they are coming out with an AC200MAX model which has a true 30 amp outlet plus optional additional batteries to make capacity even higher. (It has been said that the additional batteries will be compatible with the AC200/AC200P) You can read more about it on the Bluetti Club facebook page if you join facebook.com/groups/bluetti.club/
Can AC200P generate a 20 Amp to run the Dometic, since I have a 20 amp CB for the AC? A 20 amp meant 2400 W output but it is only 2000 W output.
@@dancheung85 Hi! Unfortunately I don't know as I can't find the amp specs for the outlets - but I'm sure if you join the Bluetti facebook group and ask Mark Yue that question he can answer. (He's the Bluetti rep on that group) It's a great resource for information. I do know that the Bluetti can run peak output of almost 4,000 watts for up to about 10 seconds and can handle 2000 running watts.
You could have gotten 4800WH LifeP-4 and a 3000W invertor and still had change..
Hi! We got this before they raised prices. I haven't seen 4800WH LifeP-4 and a 3000W inverter for under $1,000. If you have a source please let us know!
Do y'all have an easy-start on your a/c? Or did the Bluetti handle the surge? I have a Grey Wolf Toyhauler with the same AC unit.
Hi Dominique! Thank you for watching! We do NOT have an easy-start on our A/C and the Bluetti handles the surge very well. :-) Please let us know if you have any other questions.
@@preparedranch - WOW! Even more cool, then.
I'm planning to get the new AC300Pro .. and then making a hole for my shoreline to go from inside to the outside plug. I'm reticent to cut any holes, but this seems like the best solution for a totally clean and non-stinky off-grid solution.
Thanks again! Really good vid, mate.
@@dominique___1980 From everything we've seen, the new AC300Pro should be even better than the AC200 - and we love the AC200! I think you will be very happy - especially with the ability to add extra batteries as needed. Keep us updated once you get it!