Unlike the comments you received on this video, I know nothing about generators. So much appreciate the time you put in to help people like me. Live in a hurricane area and need to get something. With your help I am a better educated buyer. Thanks!
You know, I have a rare knowledge of power. Not none, I did took care in school. But you had me in the first few of your words. Because you know why? You know, you acquired knowledge that you liked to share with people. And therefore alone, dear gentleman, I bow my head. Apart from that, I liked your video and found it insightful. Thank you. For both of it. And for being kind.
i bought gooloo p600 5 months ago, I think this power station is one of the best options on Amazon from a price and power perspective. It supports a large variety of AC-reliant devices and electronics like refrigerator Solved my RV travel annoyance, thanks your work, i made correct choice
I recently purchased the ecoflow river pro based in part on your review, so thank you... One of the features it has that I love is the phone app. I can turn it on or off, and monitor remaining time to charge or discharge from my phone without having to go touch the unit itself. I don't know what other ones have an app, but I'm very happy with that feature on my ecoflow.
Great video❗️Just got the Father’s Day Special from Jackery, I picked up the Jackery 1000 and two Solar 100 panels, I haven had a chance to try them yet but I got them for a backup when the power goes out here at home. I live in rural East Texas❗️
Is he willing to build for others and has he got a general rundown of what he could offer based on different needs and living situations? He should profit off his intelligence and I for one encourage Anyone at Any Age to Feed their entrepreneurial endeavors and Anything that helps cut down on the Carbon Footprint and Dependency on Gov and Utilities is as well a Patriot TO the People as well as to Our Planet and that you are indeed Blessed to have a son whom I also have to say is Blessed to have a Dad/Family who encourages his creativity and independence and that ANYTHING GOOD comes from the Combination as a whole so give yourself some credit too...Look forward to Following how this creativity evolves....
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Hello friend I don't understand English very well but with the subtitles I understood you perfectly. I just want to tell you one thing: I love you my friend.
I got the wattsfun and love it. 4 day vacation and used it everyday to charge phones, tablets and camera everday and battery was still at 25% when we got home. Nice and small it fits on center floorboard of truck. Thank you.
This was nice, thanks for breaking this down in an easy way to understand. I'm trying to figure out what I need to just be able to work a few days out in the woods and not have to go charge my laptop in town.
This was the clearest explanation of needed capacity I've ever come across. All the others either give no real perspective on what is needed while others insist on complicated formulae for adding up usage of specific devices to get to the capacity. I was ready to throw up my hands and get a 1000 or 1500 wh battery pack. After viewing this and contemplating my actual needs I just ordered the Eco River MAX at 576 watts. With your coupon code it came to less than $400 including tax and free shipping. I expect it will handle my needs nicely. Even if experience and time suggests I need more power, I'll just get a second one which will still be more than 1100 wh for less than $800. Can't go wrong! Thanks for the great vids. New subscriber.
@@charleneiam No. Figure an additional $250-ish for a Dokio 220 watt folding panel. EDIT SIX MONTHS LATER: I actually used a Dokio 300-watt panel (about $300). On its best day (Southwest US) it put out about 160 watts. It gradually began to put out even less due to what I suspect was a manufacturing defect. I quickly replaced it with two 100-watt solid panels (about $100 each). Then when I contacted Amazon to get warranty info for the Dokio, they simply replaced it with a new unit. So now I have two arrays to charge my two power stations. The 200-watt solid panels put out almost as much as the 300-watt Dokio. So unless you absolutely HAVE to have the convenience of a folding panel (which IS nice), the solid panels are a much better value.
@@jeepliving1 How is it now? I plan to buy the delta pro since I want to use it to power my off grid home for most of the day, but I'd like to know if I should purchase one that outputs a lower wattage so that I don't spend much on what I don't need.
Bought the jackery 500 and a 45watt using 54 quart portable fridge/freezer...... it does t keep up . 24 hours maybe. And driving to recharge it doesn’t fully recharge the jackery while using the fridge ! Very disappointed. I don’t need a $500 cell phone charger
@@goontubeassos7076 I would cancel that order and get the 1,000 Jackery. Unless you have enough solar to charge that daily you will find out that you need a bigger bank to hold a hard. A lot of this takes several hours if not days to recharge from Solar Epically when your not getting max solar.
@@TheUGFUGF I’m actually building a battery bank for the house that’s portable charges off the running vehicle towing it, solar, gas generator, and the grid while it’s up. But I have low power needs, harvest right freeze dryer the most important, cordless tools, rechargeable batteries, I run 12v light throughout the house, and a 12v jeep fridge, phones, 1 laptop.
This segment of the market is really moving fast for good reasons. And there are many more choices and aspects of the designs than what you have mentioned here. But overall, a great helpful comprehensive review. I know you've done more than this overview, so I subscribe with full notifications. Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback! I completely agree, the market for power stations and solar generators is evolving rapidly. While the video provided a helpful overview, there are indeed many more choices and aspects to consider when it comes to these products. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series is definitely worth considering due to its massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets. It's great to see a comprehensive review like this. Happy camping and stay powered up!
Thank you for your comment! I completely agree with you that the power station market is evolving rapidly with many choices and aspects to consider. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series is definitely worth checking out. It offers a massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging. Plus, its waterproof technology and comprehensive protections make it perfect for outdoor adventures. I'm glad you found the video helpful, and I appreciate your support!
Just ordered the Bluetti EB150, one thing these types of products are used for is astro photography, we go out for 8-10 hours straight running computers and computer guided electronic telescopes and multiple camera batteries, this beast will be more than capable of even bringing a fridge along!
The Bluetti EB70 is right in the wheelhouse for my needs. I have a GoalZero 1000 & it’s over 40 pounds, plus recharge is slow. Also have a Jackery 500 & it does most of what I need besides running a Mini Keurig.
Boy am I glad you made this. Goal Zero is the most readily available where I am (Cabela's) but hearing your disdain may have saved me a bunch of money. I can wait for a better one to be shipped.
I bolt a12 vote adapter To plug in to my jackery to run the vent fan on my van and it works Great Thank you Jackie thas power bank is a game changer👍 I have the 500
I have a Bluetti EP500 Pro (5100Wh / 3000W ) and I have a RavPower (252.7Wh) The RavPower is wonderfully small if you are using it for things like charging a cell phone or recharging a flashlight. The Bluetti EP500 Pro is a beast. Very big, but on wheels. I got that one to be able to use a space heater or a/c during a power outage. But the RavPower is the one I carry around.
I’m a big Eco Flow fan. I have the River Pro and the Delta. The proprietary circuitry that handles voltage surges along with super fast charging is awesome!
@@AzWanderers which one did you decide on? I’m stuck.. still doing research. It’s kinda overwhelming and I don’t want to make the wrong choice since they’re expensive. My main purpose is emergency preparedness (second would be off-grid outdoors activities like camping).
@@CW-xh8uw Thanks for the comment. I can’t say that I’ve ever noticed the fan at all. I have two and they are both under the bed platform so perhaps I don’t hear them because they are under there?
Those other brand just doesn't seem to ring the bell for me as they're just bulkier and unrefined design shape. To me, they all just look kind of flimsy.
I was just looking for grid down power here in Florida. All I really need to run is my small chest freezer. I can camp in my home and have smaller solar for my phone/nebulizer etc. A chest freezer with ice for milk and I'm good. Thanks for posting this was a BIG help:)
That’s a whole bunch of batteries. Must be taking up a tremendous amount of room in your place. I’d be more that happy to take one or two of those Bluetti’s off of your hand. Not for me. It’s for a friend😉
2 things, I don't think the Bibene has regulated 12v, but the LiFePO4 battery maintains the voltage pretty well until nearly discharged, I could be wrong. A lot of your viewers have a CPAP they need the power for. Mine runs on 120 volts at 41 watts and I measured 317 Watt hours use for 1 average night. So, my wife's and my CPAP need a "750" overnight. My plan is to recharge it during the day on the generator. Can't depend on solar. I enjoyed your presentation, good job.
I hear ya on that Solar Generator addiction. I started with the portable battery packs for cell phones and small electronics and now I'm lusting...LUSTING...over these solar generators. It's crazy.
Im off grid I've used tri fuel generators, propane apliances, battery banks - some solar. But what I really prefer is my propane portable Honda inverter generator and backup generator, vented propane heater (No electricty required and a Primary Main Source of Heat), big buddy heater, alot of propane and propane appliances. I have a camping non inverter portable dual fuel gasoline and propane generator that has been running since 1994 and still going strong. Also has run sensitive equipment over the years. No battery bank or solar will last 29 years and still going!!! Nothing beats a propane quiet running extremely dependable Honda inverter generator on propane!!! Propane Never goes bad. Also my extreme cold gear 2 sleeping bags and more for me!
I have been waiting on someone to do this in this fashion! You did an awesome job explaining the information I needed! I have finally made my selections!
I was interested in solar batteries a year ago and bought a small 150 wH Nexpow and then a 270 wH Progeny 4 months later. I am happy with both of them although I haven't used them often and they satisfy my need for a solar battery, but honestly I'm glad I never bought anything bigger because it would have been a waste of money for me. Yes, I can see how it would be easy to get caught up with solar batteries far beyond what you could use.
This past winter we had a power outage that lasted 4 days. My 2400 Bluetti kept my side by side refrigerator (no icemaker) running flawlessly. I was so grateful I had it.
Yes!! The price skyrocketed with the more expensive model after the 300. Pricewise the 300 has the best value per dollar and features. I do not like to be lugging big bulky device around and those more expensive model just doesn't seem very logical in terms of portability and lightweight.
Thank you for sharing your experience with solar batteries! It's great to hear that the Nexpow and Progeny have satisfied your needs. It's important to find the right balance between capacity and usage. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series might be a good fit for those looking for a versatile and durable power station with its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof technology. You might find it interesting to explore as an option for your outdoor adventures and backup power needs.
anyone who questions a mans rational buying to try to guarantee the survival of their family and off spring doesnt understand what blessing they actually have.
@@Blanknameonyoutube It is hard to store much in an apartment. Space is severely limited. I have GMRS radios in the safe because they will not get lost that way in a shtf. Rice, and can foods. The Jackery panels are great, for storage they squeeze in the closet with the clothes. I promised my wife those panels are the absolute finisher of all prepping. I thought things were going ok until she asked How much? I said Hey, we can cook all that rice I have in storage and heat our can food, as long as the is sunshine in Southern California. Good selling point. Wife almost ok. Me smart
Damn, getting ready for a 2 week trip in a couple of months and was thinking of adding a dual battery system to my Jeep .. And then i thought of buying a small generator but didn't want to carry something in the Jeep with gas fumes... And then low and behold I ran across your video. I've looked at these before but didn't think they would work for me but you've pretty much made my mind up for me. I appreciate your video !!
@@JudiChristopher ... I went with the Bluetti EB70. I have my fridge plugged into the EB70 and the EB70 wired to a push button circuit breaker that's connected straight to the battery. I can reach over and disconnect the EB70 and everything else I have connected to a separate fuse box.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I snagged the Gooloo P600 for $300 during amazon prime days. I'm looking forward to putting it to work. I'm a little nervous about the brand in general, but for the price I was willing to gamble and it has all the key features you highlighted. Thanks again for the advice.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I HAVE ASKED AT LEAST 25 RUclips "EXPERTS"..NOBODY HAS AN ANSWER . : I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEW IRON PHOSPHATE BATTS CYCLE LONGER THAN OLD LION ( 3500 VS 1000 OR SO TO 80%) MY QUESTION IS : WHEN USING A BATTERY FOR BACKUP POWER FOR POWER FAILURES (ONLY) DO THEY BOTH DEGRADE AND LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE? OR DOES THE IRON PHOS DEGRADE 3-5X SLOWER? MEANING IF BOTH PACKS ARE 1000 WH...I CHARGE AND IT SITS FOR 1 YEAR ( INDERSTAND IT THEY WILL LOSE SOME CHARGE % ) I MEAN TOTAL MAX CAPACITY DEGRADES OVER TIME REGARDLESS OF CYCLES...DO THEY LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE...NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS. DO THEY BOTH GOTO 80% CAPACITY AT THE SAME TIME IF NEVER USED? HARD TO WORD
Very useful video! Just purchased a portable fridge and trying to figure what kind of power station I need to get. So, I can use the fridge while overlanding. Thank you and keep up the good work! Happy trails!
Very helpful indeed - thanks! Now, can you do, or have you already done and can point us to, a similar overview of portable solar panels covering how they work, what to look for, appropriate cost, connector FAQs, extension cords and all that?
I agree. I'm trying to figure all of that out. Can you plug them into a solar panel and continue to use them while they are charging? And what size solar panel is needed to charge them? I'm thinking about how much it takes to run some 12 volt appliances. Or home appliances in a power outage? Thanks!
I can see you having many kids and introduce them one by one to the point of the birthdays, best friends, favourite movies and food, houses, etc 😂😂 thanks for the detailed information
Something to talk about. What's the battery life if you don't use them? In 30 years, I've only had 1 power outage. Some I looked at had a battery life of 7 years. I had a Craftsman generator that sat in it's box until we had the power outage. It was 30 years old and never used. I gassed it up and ran my refrigerator till the power came back on after 8 hours.
For Dometic CFX3 35 portable fridge freezer, which Brand portable power station will be the best for 2 day's continue operation? Can anyone tell me about it? I prefer lifepo4 power station but which company lifepo4 power station is the best? Im little bit confused I have heard Renogy Phoenix 1000 is lifepo4 battery made with 3000 cycle lifespan. But I want to know more.
Thankyou for such an indepth breakdown of all these power stations!! This is such good information for anyone wanting to come to grips with these units- 👌
Jackery 1000 yes or no? Kinda scattered there my man, I just hope I picked a good one.. I’m not Messing with 2 battery’s, just hoping powers my refrigerator good. Thank. Good content.
Just remember with the Jackery it only has about 500 charges. That is less than 2 years if used daily. I know blu etti might t be more expensive initially, but it is cheaper pear charge.
I didn't see anything in the comments regarding one particular aspect of pass-through charging. Many units do not provide power on the AC outputs when they are being charged. I don't know if any of the ones shown do so, but that would be a nice feature to have in my opinion.
Something that bit me on the arse was the Pecron E1000 needing a 29.4v-40v input from the solar panels to charge the unit. Most portable panels are 12v to 18v so it was a "NO GO" with the panels I bought.
I'm looking for a purchasing decision... I have a deep freezer 115Volts / 60Hz and the standard Fridge is the same. I'm looking to run them alternately in the mist of an outage. What will you recommend? Thanks for this info. It was very much needed! Because I'm completely lost in this area. Thanks again!
Can't state loudly enough what a difference the charge rate on the ecoflow river pro makes. The Jackery 1000 takes over 7 hours to charge off my gas generator, eco takes around an hour from 20%. I can charge the eco 8 times off a gallon of gas in my generator, not to mention you can top the thing off in the time it takes to eat at a restaurant and corral the kids.
@@lonniematherne1046 I guess if you only use your device sporadically that would be fine, and the storage of the jackery is great but I use mine daily and would in no way be able to operate my current system with that slow of a charge time. I couldn't find it on their site but the USB-c wattage isn't listed. It is 100 watts on the ecoflow. My only problem is dealing with the heat in Texas. Basically everything needs a bigger fan down here. I actually connected a 1-watt computer fan to my ecoflow and it drastically lowers the temperature when the unit Is in my wagon in 100-degree heat with the windows up. Only so much you can do though when internal car temps are in the 130s.
@@savagestash4354 I would use sporadically when the power goes out. I live in New Orleans in the heart of hurricane country where just a hard rain will knock the power out. Still, seven hours is a lot of gas to burn just to charge a battery and we can go without direct sunlight for days
Find the volt and amps that the fridge is rated for, search for a power station that can handle at least that. For me, the biggest EcoFlow is the cheapest one that works.
Have you ever used Power Stations built by Schumacher? I’ve had good luck with them so far. Mine is for charging back up batteries, phone, air inflation, jump starting my vehicle. It has 1 USB port, 2 ac plug-ins, 2 car lighter ports, all of these have covers. Front lights are like the 1 u preferred. It has several different sizes of attachable air inflators/deflators. The jumping cables are flat instead of lobster claws, which can be brutal to attach to a car battery especially if it has side versus top bolts. It also has a great display in front, & the tire pressure gauge has a light! These are expensive. If u have a friend whose a mechanic they can get approximately 40% off.
I'm just starting out to camp with power option. My main need is running a CPAP at night & hoping to get a 12 volt fridge. Everything else would be minor USB items.
Thanks for this video. I have a photo booth business and need to determine which one will run my booths, display monitors and printer. I think that the Ecoflow would be a great investment. Also, the recharge time is pretty quick. I might purchase a different brand as well for a back up.
I only have 9 so far.. just received the Phoenix Elite model 300 watt, now with 200 inverter and full color display with wattage in and out.....of course the 20 watt solar panel is still built into the brief case style case. No one has reviewed the Phoenix Elite yet.
Your biggest MISS was not hitting hard enough that some of these SoGen charge faster then others but in any condition Solar is SLOW and will not recharge these SoGen with in a day. They need hours upon hours to charge Especially when your not receiving full solar. Thus you need to buy the next size up in Watt Hours to give you the chance to restore the power you used daily with solar. Also a second car battery is actually pretty stupid. You will get less power, you have to run your engine to charge it. wasting full if your in camp. It sounds good/sexy to have "Dual Batteries" but if you do the math it just not worth it.
Units with LiFePO4 batteries don't need a regulated 12V just by how the batteries themselves operate. Which also increases efficiency over Li-ion units because the regulation circuitry does use power that isn't going into your connected devices.
@@sandramaselli All of Bluetti from the smallest to the largest; I'm not sure about any other brands. This chemistry is said to last 2500 charges compared to just 500 charges for Li Ion batteries. (I'm not sure what it means when they say it THEN lasts up to 80% charge)
I’m new to the solar generator scene, just got a JACKERY 240, primarily to run my cpap instead of generator out on remote locations I frequent. So far I’m very impressed. It will only run it 1 night, WiFi off, humidifier off, pressure at 8.0. Would have been nice to get 3-4 nights, but I manage to get home every day to recharge before heading out again, but it just limits my activities, as I need to make sure I get home early enough to plug in and recharge 4-ish hours so I will be ready for that night again.. does capacity increase after several cycles? Cpap pulls 10-12 watts according to lcd screen on jackery. Also, anyone ever tell you you look/sound a LOT like Steve on lehtos law channel? (It’s a compliment, he’s top of his game)
Capacity will not increase after cycles. It should stay the same. I would recommend a 500watt power station like the Gooloo or the Bluetti AC50s to get multiple nights running your CPAP. But you should be able to recharge your Jackery from the cigarette lighter while you're moving the next day. Never heard of that Steve but thank you. lol
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I talked to tech support at jackery, they informed me I can save 15% on power conversion if I use the car power cord for my cpap instead of the 110v wall plug..since the remote locations I go to are always less then a 1 hr drive each way, I always get home in the mornings, and have the 4-4.5 hrs needed to recharge the 240 from 34-38% to 100%. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and responding!! If you get a chance you should check out Steve’s channel, even if only for 2 mins, I think you’ll get a kick🤩
If Bluetti would pull their heads out if their backsides and have a display that was useful, like almost every lesser known competitor if their's has, they would have possible the perfect products. That's the one thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on one. I do have a feeling if I just say oh well I can live with it and just buy one, a week later they'll come out with new models that have good displays.
Hello from California. First, I really loved this video. It was so informative and a really great source of knowledge on all of those devices. I am looking for a portable electric generator that will help me with my project. My project is a Mobile Haunted House with the use of an awning and 4 black walls. Last year, I won 1st place using a Honda portable generator, but I want to get away from gas. What I need is something to power the following: A large grim reaper that is inflatable with lights, 2 haunted trees with lights, 3 strobe lights, hanging lights for the inside of the awning (a lot). A speaker for Halloween music, 2 or even 3 Fog machines and a phone charger. I would need all of these to run for 5 hours at the most. Now that I have communicated what I need it for, can you help make your recommendation. I plan to use power protectors as I will be needing to plug in different things simultaneously. (I truly appreciate your guidance and feedback) ~Joey
Unless I missed it, but the trend since moving to lithium ion is that most batteries are not replaceable. Do any offer a replacement, because it’s a shame to toss a whole unit because it’s not holding a charge any more…
Look for LIFePO4 - the will last over a decade easy also on average average you will see 5-10000 cycles if your not. 100% discharging every time - I wouldn't get any thing with a Lithium ion for 300 full discharge/ charge cycles - where as the PO4 is rated for 2500 full discharge/ charge cycles - when your living & working on the go in remote areas you don't fully discharge the batterys - we normally pack a 600 - 1000 watt gen to charge the battery, daily - solar is unreliable in most parts except the south west - in that area in summer lithium packs won't accept a charge when it's hot so we used gens for charging at night when it's cool - PO4s last an easy 20 yrs of daily use - with industrial power stations the battery's can be replaced - the better power stations use the Lithium SO battery there rated at 25000 cycles I think or 70 yrs - there used in industrial/ military / satalites ECT - those power stations with SO2 battery can be replaced but there 5-700 dollars for a D cell - I've never seen any fail, the smaller powered stations start at over 10000 dollars
I settle on the jackery explorer 300 as the best bang for the buck. The 500 jackery kind of went south with its features and performance, not worth the investment. I love my 300 jackery. Just perfect for all my small devices. I even got a small case that's made for the jackery 300. Great value! Charges very fast and holds charges very very well when it's fully charge. One thing about the wireless charge is they're way under performance and doesn't really put out the fast charge as expected. There are better wireless chargers than the one built-in into the power station.
My power has gone out 3 times in the last four months for up to 3 days. I intend to put a switch next to me meter in the near future and buy a gas generator of about 7000 watts. I do have gas heat and water and gas lines thru my home so I put a 22000 BTU wall heater up for winter emergencies. I just bought an Eco Flo river 1200 peak power to power home entertainment and the fridge if needed. I'll need to purchase a spare battery I'm sure to make it thru 24 hrs. It has a fast charger built into the unit though so full charge in 2 hrs.I can take my batteries to a friends and charge up.
Unlike the comments you received on this video, I know nothing about generators. So much appreciate the time you put in to help people like me. Live in a hurricane area and need to get something. With your help I am a better educated buyer. Thanks!
It’s not a sickness. It’s a hobby. I admire you. You’ve dug in deeper than I have. Good job! I only have four. :-(
You know, I have a rare knowledge of power. Not none, I did took care in school.
But you had me in the first few of your words. Because you know why?
You know, you acquired knowledge that you liked to share with people. And therefore alone, dear gentleman, I bow my head.
Apart from that, I liked your video and found it insightful. Thank you. For both of it. And for being kind.
i bought gooloo p600 5 months ago, I think this power station is one of the best options on Amazon from a price and power perspective. It supports a large variety of AC-reliant devices and electronics like refrigerator Solved my RV travel annoyance, thanks your work, i made correct choice
How long did it power full size refrigerator ???
@@jakebon5274 I also wonder. Because if you use a solar panel the whole unit charges in 6hrs
I recently purchased the ecoflow river pro based in part on your review, so thank you... One of the features it has that I love is the phone app. I can turn it on or off, and monitor remaining time to charge or discharge from my phone without having to go touch the unit itself. I don't know what other ones have an app, but I'm very happy with that feature on my ecoflow.
Great video❗️Just got the Father’s Day Special from Jackery, I picked up the Jackery 1000 and two Solar 100 panels, I haven had a chance to try them yet but I got them for a backup when the power goes out here at home. I live in rural East Texas❗️
My son built one with all the bells and whistles that fills a 50 cal. Ammo can. It's Incredible. He's an electronics junkie, and too damned smart!
Can he Build me one
Tell your son to get those things on the market, EDC/Military style guys would love the ammo crate design. Money to be made!
Sounds like a fire 🔥
Is he willing to build for others and has he got a general rundown of what he could offer based on different needs and living situations? He should profit off his intelligence and I for one encourage Anyone at Any Age to Feed their entrepreneurial endeavors and Anything that helps cut down on the Carbon Footprint and Dependency on Gov and Utilities is as well a Patriot TO the People as well as to Our Planet and that you are indeed Blessed to have a son whom I also have to say is Blessed to have a Dad/Family who encourages his creativity and independence and that ANYTHING GOOD comes from the Combination as a whole so give yourself some credit too...Look forward to Following how this creativity evolves....
Hello friend I don't understand English very well but with the subtitles I understood you perfectly.
I just want to tell you one thing:
I love you my friend.
I got the wattsfun and love it. 4 day vacation and used it everyday to charge phones, tablets and camera everday and battery was still at 25% when we got home. Nice and small it fits on center floorboard of truck. Thank you.
Great to hear!
This was nice, thanks for breaking this down in an easy way to understand. I'm trying to figure out what I need to just be able to work a few days out in the woods and not have to go charge my laptop in town.
U live in the woods??
yes yes yes we were just looking to buy one and have no idea where to start. I need to educate myself and this was super helpful.
This was the clearest explanation of needed capacity I've ever come across. All the others either give no real perspective on what is needed while others insist on complicated formulae for adding up usage of specific devices to get to the capacity. I was ready to throw up my hands and get a 1000 or 1500 wh battery pack. After viewing this and contemplating my actual needs I just ordered the Eco River MAX at 576 watts. With your coupon code it came to less than $400 including tax and free shipping. I expect it will handle my needs nicely. Even if experience and time suggests I need more power, I'll just get a second one which will still be more than 1100 wh for less than $800. Can't go wrong! Thanks for the great vids. New subscriber.
@JeepLiving Did this include a solar panel ?
@@charleneiam No. Figure an additional $250-ish for a Dokio 220 watt folding panel.
EDIT SIX MONTHS LATER: I actually used a Dokio 300-watt panel (about $300). On its best day (Southwest US) it put out about 160 watts. It gradually began to put out even less due to what I suspect was a manufacturing defect. I quickly replaced it with two 100-watt solid panels (about $100 each). Then when I contacted Amazon to get warranty info for the Dokio, they simply replaced it with a new unit. So now I have two arrays to charge my two power stations. The 200-watt solid panels put out almost as much as the 300-watt Dokio. So unless you absolutely HAVE to have the convenience of a folding panel (which IS nice), the solid panels are a much better value.
@@jeepliving1 How is it now? I plan to buy the delta pro since I want to use it to power my off grid home for most of the day, but I'd like to know if I should purchase one that outputs a lower wattage so that I don't spend much on what I don't need.
a slight addiction for sure. idk what it is but power stations and solar panels and using them make my brain happy
power supply addict! Love it. Get the Bluetti and biggest Jackery available and toss the rest, thats my 2 cents
Just ordered Jackery 500, thanks.
avoid the large jackery.. weird set up and doesnt have the UMPH that my blue has.
Bought the jackery 500 and a 45watt using 54 quart portable fridge/freezer...... it does t keep up . 24 hours maybe. And driving to recharge it doesn’t fully recharge the jackery while using the fridge ! Very disappointed. I don’t need a $500 cell phone charger
@@goontubeassos7076 I would cancel that order and get the 1,000 Jackery. Unless you have enough solar to charge that daily you will find out that you need a bigger bank to hold a hard. A lot of this takes several hours if not days to recharge from Solar Epically when your not getting max solar.
@@TheUGFUGF
I’m actually building a battery bank for the house that’s portable charges off the running vehicle towing it, solar, gas generator, and the grid while it’s up.
But I have low power needs, harvest right freeze dryer the most important, cordless tools, rechargeable batteries, I run 12v light throughout the house, and a 12v jeep fridge, phones, 1 laptop.
This segment of the market is really moving fast for good reasons. And there are many more choices and aspects of the designs than what you have mentioned here. But overall, a great helpful comprehensive review. I know you've done more than this overview, so I subscribe with full notifications. Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback! I completely agree, the market for power stations and solar generators is evolving rapidly. While the video provided a helpful overview, there are indeed many more choices and aspects to consider when it comes to these products. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series is definitely worth considering due to its massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets. It's great to see a comprehensive review like this. Happy camping and stay powered up!
Thank you for your comment! I completely agree with you that the power station market is evolving rapidly with many choices and aspects to consider. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series is definitely worth checking out. It offers a massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging. Plus, its waterproof technology and comprehensive protections make it perfect for outdoor adventures. I'm glad you found the video helpful, and I appreciate your support!
Thank you for doing an overall with all of these...it was nice to know what to look for baseline features and then decide watt size
I need one of the for a CPAP and as soon as you said it my ears zeroed in on you! This has been so helpful thank you!!!!
Just ordered the Bluetti EB150, one thing these types of products are used for is astro photography, we go out for 8-10 hours straight running computers and computer guided electronic telescopes and multiple camera batteries, this beast will be more than capable of even bringing a fridge along!
The Bluetti EB70 is right in the wheelhouse for my needs. I have a GoalZero 1000 & it’s over 40 pounds, plus recharge is slow. Also have a Jackery 500 & it does most of what I need besides running a Mini Keurig.
Do you know what happens if you connect a 300watt solar panel to it+
Boy am I glad you made this. Goal Zero is the most readily available where I am (Cabela's) but hearing your disdain may have saved me a bunch of money. I can wait for a better one to be shipped.
Thanks soooo much because a 600 -1000 k power station is no joke 💯
I bolt a12 vote adapter To plug in to my jackery to run the vent fan on my van and it works Great Thank you Jackie thas power bank is a game changer👍 I have the 500
I have a Bluetti EP500 Pro (5100Wh / 3000W ) and I have a RavPower (252.7Wh) The RavPower is wonderfully small if you are using it for things like charging a cell phone or recharging a flashlight. The Bluetti EP500 Pro is a beast. Very big, but on wheels. I got that one to be able to use a space heater or a/c during a power outage. But the RavPower is the one I carry around.
Finally a comparison of what each is good to use for. I have a rockpal 300 and will buy an EB 70.
Thanks for the information
I’m a big Eco Flow fan. I have the River Pro and the Delta. The proprietary circuitry that handles voltage surges along with super fast charging is awesome!
I've got two Rivers, One River and one RiverPro. Looking into a Delta maybe. Love them
I am getting as much info as i can before buying and reading your comments helps thanks
@@AzWanderers which one did you decide on? I’m stuck.. still doing research. It’s kinda overwhelming and I don’t want to make the wrong choice since they’re expensive.
My main purpose is emergency preparedness (second would be off-grid outdoors activities like camping).
@@CW-xh8uw Thanks for the comment. I can’t say that I’ve ever noticed the fan at all. I have two and they are both under the bed platform so perhaps I don’t hear them because they are under there?
Those other brand just doesn't seem to ring the bell for me as they're just bulkier and unrefined design shape. To me, they all just look kind of flimsy.
I was just looking for grid down power here in Florida. All I really need to run is my small chest freezer. I can camp in my home and have smaller solar for my phone/nebulizer etc. A chest freezer with ice for milk and I'm good. Thanks for posting this was a BIG help:)
Hi
I think the battery type is very useful too. Some last longer than others
That’s a whole bunch of batteries. Must be taking up a tremendous amount of room in your place. I’d be more that happy to take one or two of those Bluetti’s off of your hand. Not for me. It’s for a friend😉
2 things, I don't think the Bibene has regulated 12v, but the LiFePO4 battery maintains the voltage pretty well until nearly discharged, I could be wrong. A lot of your viewers have a CPAP they need the power for. Mine runs on 120 volts at 41 watts and I measured 317 Watt hours use for 1 average night. So, my wife's and my CPAP need a "750" overnight. My plan is to recharge it during the day on the generator. Can't depend on solar. I enjoyed your presentation, good job.
I hear ya on that Solar Generator addiction. I started with the portable battery packs for cell phones and small electronics and now I'm lusting...LUSTING...over these solar generators. It's crazy.
Im off grid I've used tri fuel generators, propane apliances, battery banks - some solar. But what I really prefer is my propane portable Honda inverter generator and backup generator, vented propane heater (No electricty required and a Primary Main Source of Heat), big buddy heater, alot of propane and propane appliances. I have a camping non inverter portable dual fuel gasoline and propane generator that has been running since 1994 and still going strong. Also has run sensitive equipment over the years. No battery bank or solar will last 29 years and still going!!! Nothing beats a propane quiet running extremely dependable Honda inverter generator on propane!!! Propane Never goes bad. Also my extreme cold gear 2 sleeping bags and more for me!
I have been waiting on someone to do this in this fashion! You did an awesome job explaining the information I needed! I have finally made my selections!
I was interested in solar batteries a year ago and bought a small 150 wH Nexpow and then a 270 wH Progeny 4 months later. I am happy with both of them although I haven't used them often and they satisfy my need for a solar battery, but honestly I'm glad I never bought anything bigger because it would have been a waste of money for me. Yes, I can see how it would be easy to get caught up with solar batteries far beyond what you could use.
This past winter we had a power outage that lasted 4 days. My 2400 Bluetti kept my side by side refrigerator (no icemaker) running flawlessly. I was so grateful I had it.
Yes!! The price skyrocketed with the more expensive model after the 300. Pricewise the 300 has the best value per dollar and features. I do not like to be lugging big bulky device around and those more expensive model just doesn't seem very logical in terms of portability and lightweight.
Thank you for sharing your experience with solar batteries! It's great to hear that the Nexpow and Progeny have satisfied your needs. It's important to find the right balance between capacity and usage. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series might be a good fit for those looking for a versatile and durable power station with its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof technology. You might find it interesting to explore as an option for your outdoor adventures and backup power needs.
I have to show this video to my wife. She thinks my Jackery 300 was prepping too much. I did get two panels.
anyone who questions a mans rational buying to try to guarantee the survival of their family and off spring doesnt understand what blessing they actually have.
@@Blanknameonyoutube It is hard to store much in an apartment. Space is severely limited. I have GMRS radios in the safe because they will not get lost that way in a shtf. Rice, and can foods. The Jackery panels are great, for storage they squeeze in the closet with the clothes. I promised my wife those panels are the absolute finisher of all prepping. I thought things were going ok until she asked How much? I said Hey, we can cook all that rice I have in storage and heat our can food, as long as the is sunshine in Southern California. Good selling point. Wife almost ok. Me smart
Opposite here, I'm looking more and he's like things should get better... Good ol biden
Thank you sooooo much. You saved me stress and aloud me to comfortably bite the bullet and buy one.
Awesome!
Damn, getting ready for a 2 week trip in a couple of months and was thinking of adding a dual battery system to my Jeep .. And then i thought of buying a small generator but didn't want to carry something in the Jeep with gas fumes... And then low and behold I ran across your video. I've looked at these before but didn't think they would work for me but you've pretty much made my mind up for me. I appreciate your video !!
Excellent!! Glad it was helpful!
Which one did you pick?
@@JudiChristopher ... I went with the Bluetti EB70. I have my fridge plugged into the EB70 and the EB70 wired to a push button circuit breaker that's connected straight to the battery. I can reach over and disconnect the EB70 and everything else I have connected to a separate fuse box.
@@JudiChristopher ... And I went with the EB70 because of the better battery chemistry. It can be charged and discharged a lot more times.
@@huf67
WOW... That is ingenious... Where do you have your Solar Panels?
What do you have this in... a RV ... Van... House?
I have to say, impressive collection. Like you mentioned None really have enodefinitely
we all have same prob your not alone.
This is exactly what I have been searching for over 3 hours of research.. LOL.. thank you.
Glad you found it and I hope it was helpful.
This is one of the most useful review videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I snagged the Gooloo P600 for $300 during amazon prime days. I'm looking forward to putting it to work. I'm a little nervous about the brand in general, but for the price I was willing to gamble and it has all the key features you highlighted. Thanks again for the advice.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I HAVE ASKED AT LEAST 25 RUclips "EXPERTS"..NOBODY HAS AN ANSWER . : I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEW IRON PHOSPHATE BATTS CYCLE LONGER THAN OLD LION ( 3500 VS 1000 OR SO TO 80%) MY QUESTION IS : WHEN USING A BATTERY FOR BACKUP POWER FOR POWER FAILURES (ONLY) DO THEY BOTH DEGRADE AND LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE? OR DOES THE IRON PHOS DEGRADE 3-5X SLOWER? MEANING IF BOTH PACKS ARE 1000 WH...I CHARGE AND IT SITS FOR 1 YEAR ( INDERSTAND IT THEY WILL LOSE SOME CHARGE % ) I MEAN TOTAL MAX CAPACITY DEGRADES OVER TIME REGARDLESS OF CYCLES...DO THEY LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE...NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS. DO THEY BOTH GOTO 80% CAPACITY AT THE SAME TIME IF NEVER USED? HARD TO WORD
I already have two Jackery 1000's and an Ecoflow 500. My recent acquisition is the Anker 767, a 2400 watt beast suitable for building houses.
I am literally a newbie at generators of ANY KIND ! Learned alot already 👍
Don't worry I got the Bluetti EB240 and AC50s. For my future weekend overlanding SUV lol
Very useful video! Just purchased a portable fridge and trying to figure what kind of power station I need to get. So, I can use the fridge while overlanding. Thank you and keep up the good work! Happy trails!
My gooloo P600 works great with my RV fridge, it has been 6 months, nothing to complain
Can you tell me what kind of portable fridge you bought? I am looking to purchase one.
Very helpful indeed - thanks!
Now, can you do, or have you already done and can point us to, a similar overview of portable solar panels covering how they work, what to look for, appropriate cost, connector FAQs, extension cords and all that?
I agree. I'm trying to figure all of that out. Can you plug them into a solar panel and continue to use them while they are charging? And what size solar panel is needed to charge them? I'm thinking about how much it takes to run some 12 volt appliances. Or home appliances in a power outage? Thanks!
Would you consider making a spreadsheet with all the spec things you talk about for a one sheet comparison?
Yes a spreadsheet or some other chart would be great and include current cost even though that is changing.
Yeah a spreadsheet
@Ozark Overland Adventures this ^ or even slap it on a website you get ad revenue. So much information. i cant even decide...
I'm interested in a spreadsheet as well. Updated when you can
LoL lets just make one ourselves and share
i have half dozen power stations too....i prefer ecoflow and bluetti. The ecoflow delta and bluetti ac200 can handle most of my needs
So much great information especially for me being such a newb at this! Thank you so much for sharing!
I can see you having many kids and introduce them one by one to the point of the birthdays, best friends, favourite movies and food, houses, etc 😂😂 thanks for the detailed information
I'm getting ready to start overland and one of those would help out a bunch if you were looking to pass down one.
Looking for one to charge devices while PUP camping, great info thanks!
As soon as he said laptop, I was like, "This guy knows what he's doing..." *Click like*
This video is great ! Now Im more confident in choosing one .
Something to talk about. What's the battery life if you don't use them? In 30 years, I've only had 1 power outage. Some I looked at had a battery life of 7 years. I had a Craftsman generator that sat in it's box until we had the power outage. It was 30 years old and never used. I gassed it up and ran my refrigerator till the power came back on after 8 hours.
Thank you for all the information. I now have to up my game on these power station!
For Dometic CFX3 35 portable fridge freezer, which Brand portable power station will be the best for 2 day's continue operation?
Can anyone tell me about it?
I prefer lifepo4 power station but which company lifepo4 power station is the best? Im little bit confused
I have heard Renogy Phoenix 1000 is lifepo4 battery made with 3000 cycle lifespan.
But I want to know more.
You should do a video on impulse buying and how you cope ......
Thankyou for such an indepth breakdown of all these power stations!! This is such good information for anyone wanting to come to grips with these units- 👌
Jackery 1000 yes or no? Kinda scattered there my man, I just hope I picked a good one.. I’m not Messing with 2 battery’s, just hoping powers my refrigerator good. Thank. Good content.
Just remember with the Jackery it only has about 500 charges. That is less than 2 years if used daily. I know blu etti might t be more expensive initially, but it is cheaper pear charge.
I didn't see anything in the comments regarding one particular aspect of pass-through charging. Many units do not provide power on the AC outputs when they are being charged. I don't know if any of the ones shown do so, but that would be a nice feature to have in my opinion.
jackery 1000 does
Something that bit me on the arse was the Pecron E1000 needing a 29.4v-40v input from the solar panels to charge the unit. Most portable panels are 12v to 18v so it was a "NO GO" with the panels I bought.
Very informative and helpful in understanding the key features, runtime, as well as. difference....
Thank you so much for helping me make my decision on power station
Which one did you pick?
I'm looking for a purchasing decision... I have a deep freezer 115Volts / 60Hz and the standard Fridge is the same. I'm looking to run them alternately in the mist of an outage. What will you recommend? Thanks for this info. It was very much needed! Because I'm completely lost in this area. Thanks again!
Thanks for being honest about goal zero
Can't state loudly enough what a difference the charge rate on the ecoflow river pro makes. The Jackery 1000 takes over 7 hours to charge off my gas generator, eco takes around an hour from 20%. I can charge the eco 8 times off a gallon of gas in my generator, not to mention you can top the thing off in the time it takes to eat at a restaurant and corral the kids.
Dang! 7 hours from a gas generator? You just saved me a pretty major purchase.
@@lonniematherne1046 I guess if you only use your device sporadically that would be fine, and the storage of the jackery is great but I use mine daily and would in no way be able to operate my current system with that slow of a charge time. I couldn't find it on their site but the USB-c wattage isn't listed. It is 100 watts on the ecoflow. My only problem is dealing with the heat in Texas. Basically everything needs a bigger fan down here. I actually connected a 1-watt computer fan to my ecoflow and it drastically lowers the temperature when the unit Is in my wagon in 100-degree heat with the windows up. Only so much you can do though when internal car temps are in the 130s.
@@savagestash4354 I would use sporadically when the power goes out. I live in New Orleans in the heart of hurricane country where just a hard rain will knock the power out. Still, seven hours is a lot of gas to burn just to charge a battery and we can go without direct sunlight for days
@@lonniematherne1046 I have a 2000watt gas generator and I can charge the ecoflow from 20% 8 times with a gallon of gas. BIG difference.
This is the advice I've been looking for and thank you for this. I'll see where I can get one in South Africa
What is good for keeping a freezer and fridge running in a power outages
He said to use the big Bluetti or that larger Jackery for home size fridge and freezer
Petrol generator
Or build yourself a UPS
Anticipate the power cut and get the temperature to its lowest possible first. Then bump up the insulation massively to slow heat incursion.
Find the volt and amps that the fridge is rated for, search for a power station that can handle at least that. For me, the biggest EcoFlow is the cheapest one that works.
Wow! There are so many to choose from! Thanks for the great video.
You are so welcome!
Buy it next year, always better.
After viewing this, I will go with the Eco Flow.
The Jackery E500 built after May 21 has an MPPT controller.
Which one would you buy with a max budget of $600ish? Stuck between EcoFlow River and Bluetti EB70S.
Have you ever used Power Stations built by Schumacher? I’ve had good luck with them so far. Mine is for charging back up batteries, phone, air inflation, jump starting my vehicle. It has 1 USB port, 2 ac plug-ins, 2 car lighter ports, all of these have covers. Front lights are like the 1 u preferred. It has several different sizes of attachable air inflators/deflators. The jumping cables are flat instead of lobster claws, which can be brutal to attach to a car battery especially if it has side versus top bolts. It also has a great display in front, & the tire pressure gauge has a light! These are expensive. If u have a friend whose a mechanic they can get approximately 40% off.
I'm just starting out to camp with power option. My main need is running a CPAP at night & hoping to get a 12 volt fridge. Everything else would be minor USB items.
a 500wh like the Bluetti EB55 would be perfect.
Excellent review ! Excellent information. Learned a lot from this video.
Thank you sir
Thanks for this video. I have a photo booth business and need to determine which one will run my booths, display monitors and printer. I think that the Ecoflow would be a great investment. Also, the recharge time is pretty quick. I might purchase a different brand as well for a back up.
I only have 9 so far.. just received the Phoenix Elite model 300 watt, now with 200 inverter and full color display with wattage in and out.....of course the 20 watt solar panel is still built into the brief case style case. No one has reviewed the Phoenix Elite yet.
I'm thinking of making a video along the same lines for my viewers.
Thank you for all the useful information. There's so much out there now it's difficult to know which one is needed.
Great video! Helped me immensely in my decision process. Extremely informative and helpful!
Ok I will take one of the 1000 watts on your hands
Very helpful video. Right now just trying to bet something to fit in my car. .oops like the ones in the front row are what I need
Your biggest MISS was not hitting hard enough that some of these SoGen charge faster then others but in any condition Solar is SLOW and will not recharge these SoGen with in a day.
They need hours upon hours to charge Especially when your not receiving full solar. Thus you need to buy the next size up in Watt Hours to give you the chance to restore the power you used daily with solar.
Also a second car battery is actually pretty stupid. You will get less power, you have to run your engine to charge it. wasting full if your in camp. It sounds good/sexy to have "Dual Batteries" but if you do the math it just not worth it.
This is exactly what I was looking for thank you for this video
What are the top 5 for speed of solar charging, and what are those times?
Thanks for doing this general review, it was quite helpful.
Bluetti EB70 and EcoFlow River Pro would be my picks for solar charging.
Units with LiFePO4 batteries don't need a regulated 12V just by how the batteries themselves operate. Which also increases efficiency over Li-ion units because the regulation circuitry does use power that isn't going into your connected devices.
Which unit has a LifePO4 battery?
@@sandramaselli Bluetti
@@sandramaselli All of Bluetti from the smallest to the largest; I'm not sure about any other brands. This chemistry is said to last 2500 charges compared to just 500 charges for Li Ion batteries. (I'm not sure what it means when they say it THEN lasts up to 80% charge)
I’m new to the solar generator scene, just got a JACKERY 240, primarily to run my cpap instead of generator out on remote locations I frequent. So far I’m very impressed. It will only run it 1 night, WiFi off, humidifier off, pressure at 8.0. Would have been nice to get 3-4 nights, but I manage to get home every day to recharge before heading out again, but it just limits my activities, as I need to make sure I get home early enough to plug in and recharge 4-ish hours so I will be ready for that night again.. does capacity increase after several cycles? Cpap pulls 10-12 watts according to lcd screen on jackery. Also, anyone ever tell you you look/sound a LOT like Steve on lehtos law channel? (It’s a compliment, he’s top of his game)
Capacity will not increase after cycles. It should stay the same. I would recommend a 500watt power station like the Gooloo or the Bluetti AC50s to get multiple nights running your CPAP. But you should be able to recharge your Jackery from the cigarette lighter while you're moving the next day. Never heard of that Steve but thank you. lol
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I talked to tech support at jackery, they informed me I can save 15% on power conversion if I use the car power cord for my cpap instead of the 110v wall plug..since the remote locations I go to are always less then a 1 hr drive each way, I always get home in the mornings, and have the 4-4.5 hrs needed to recharge the 240 from 34-38% to 100%. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and responding!! If you get a chance you should check out Steve’s channel, even if only for 2 mins, I think you’ll get a kick🤩
@Rick Stumbaugh so why not stay home every night if you just go back in the morning?
@@noway57 I work remotely
Great info thanks! Question when is your next garage sale?
If Bluetti would pull their heads out if their backsides and have a display that was useful, like almost every lesser known competitor if their's has, they would have possible the perfect products. That's the one thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on one. I do have a feeling if I just say oh well I can live with it and just buy one, a week later they'll come out with new models that have good displays.
Hello from California. First, I really loved this video. It was so informative and a really great source of knowledge on all of those devices. I am looking for a portable electric generator that will help me with my project. My project is a Mobile Haunted House with the use of an awning and 4 black walls. Last year, I won 1st place using a Honda portable generator, but I want to get away from gas. What I need is something to power the following: A large grim reaper that is inflatable with lights, 2 haunted trees with lights, 3 strobe lights, hanging lights for the inside of the awning (a lot). A speaker for Halloween music, 2 or even 3 Fog machines and a phone charger. I would need all of these to run for 5 hours at the most. Now that I have communicated what I need it for, can you help make your recommendation. I plan to use power protectors as I will be needing to plug in different things simultaneously. (I truly appreciate your guidance and feedback) ~Joey
Unless I missed it, but the trend since moving to lithium ion is that most batteries are not replaceable. Do any offer a replacement, because it’s a shame to toss a whole unit because it’s not holding a charge any more…
I have the same concern with 500 cycle lithium ion but With the newer battery tech and 1500 to 2500 cycle life that is no longer a concern of mine.
Look for LIFePO4 - the will last over a decade easy also on average average you will see 5-10000 cycles if your not. 100% discharging every time - I wouldn't get any thing with a Lithium ion for 300 full discharge/ charge cycles - where as the PO4 is rated for 2500 full discharge/ charge cycles - when your living & working on the go in remote areas you don't fully discharge the batterys - we normally pack a 600 - 1000 watt gen to charge the battery, daily - solar is unreliable in most parts except the south west - in that area in summer lithium packs won't accept a charge when it's hot so we used gens for charging at night when it's cool - PO4s last an easy 20 yrs of daily use - with industrial power stations the battery's can be replaced - the better power stations use the Lithium SO battery there rated at 25000 cycles I think or 70 yrs - there used in industrial/ military / satalites ECT - those power stations with SO2 battery can be replaced but there 5-700 dollars for a D cell - I've never seen any fail, the smaller powered stations start at over 10000 dollars
Cool beans!
Before I started van life, my main concerns are to run a fan in the summer, and an electric blanket in the winter.
Gas heater
Layer up and buy a real down comforter and fold it. Down coat too. It truly makes a massive difference!
I cant imagine how many must have Will Prowse!
With a dc barrel to car socket dongle, you can turn those 12v dc barrel sockets into car sockets. The Flashfish G300 comes with one.
Danny's dongles sells them
Your addiction is my gain!!! So which one works the best for winter????😎😎 Come on tell it!!!!
LOL For winter, the bigger the better if you plan on heating with it.
I settle on the jackery explorer 300 as the best bang for the buck. The 500 jackery kind of went south with its features and performance, not worth the investment. I love my 300 jackery. Just perfect for all my small devices. I even got a small case that's made for the jackery 300. Great value! Charges very fast and holds charges very very well when it's fully charge. One thing about the wireless charge is they're way under performance and doesn't really put out the fast charge as expected. There are better wireless chargers than the one built-in into the power station.
My power has gone out 3 times in the last four months for up to 3 days. I intend to put a switch next to me meter in the near future and buy a gas generator of about 7000 watts. I do have gas heat and water and gas lines thru my home so I put a 22000 BTU wall heater up for winter emergencies. I just bought an Eco Flo river 1200 peak power to power home entertainment and the fridge if needed. I'll need to purchase a spare battery I'm sure to make it thru 24 hrs. It has a fast charger built into the unit though so full charge in 2 hrs.I can take my batteries to a friends and charge up.
A Life Po4 battery would be added suggestion to your list of necessities