Kodiak Solar Generator Six Month Review - Testing refrigerators, ACs, And Washer/Dryers
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Kodiak Solar Generator Six Month Review
We are revisiting the kodiak solar generator. I've had it about six months, so we are going to dive into another review to see how it has been doing and what we’ve been using it for. We’ll show some big tests where I put it up against washers, dryers, air conditioners, and refrigerators to push this thing over the top and see what it can really do.
The Kodiak Solar Generator
For an in-depth look at the Kodiak Solar Generator, including technical specs such as weight, battery types, and more detailed information, click HERE
Using the Kodiak for Heating
I love using the Kodiak Solar Generator for heat during cold weather situations. For example, we used it when we camped at 11,000 feet at Chinns Lake LINK. In my tent, we set up the Mr. Heater LINK. For my girlfriend’s tent, I plugged an electric blanket into the Kodiak Solar Generator. It kept her toasty warm all weekend and used 15-20 watts for a twin sized blanket. The generator will run that electric blanket for three nights easily without needing to be recharged. It’s totally quiet and requires no propane; it’s very convenient.
Charging Your Electronics
My RV will connect directly to the 30 amp plug on the generator. For example, when I overextended my RV batteries early in the night, I connected the solar generator and restored power to the entire system. The converter was charging the batteries, all of our lights were on, I turned the stereo back on, and the whole RV came back to life. Otherwise, I would have had to start my front engine to charge my back battery so I could start the diesel generator, which is quite loud and blows exhaust everywhere.
Kodiak Solar Generator Load Tests
I ran a series of tests over the past six months to determine the load capacity of the generator and was pleasantly surprised by its capabilities.
Running a Washer and Dryer with the Generator
Electric dryers usually run off 220 volts, the Kodiak only has 110. Also, electric dryers use 3000 watts and are very power hungry. But if you have a gas dryer, the electric just turns the drum and ignites the pilot, so it will run the dryer as well. The generator easily runs the washer, even with a large load of laundry.
If your power is out or if it’s an off-grid situation, this generator is very convenient. It used maybe twenty percent of the battery capacity in the Kodiak, so you could probably run multiple loads without running out of power.
After a full cycle with both the washer and dryer, the Kodiak solar generator was at 60 percent, so it only used 40 percent of its energy doing an entire load.
Operating a Refrigerator
These generators will run a normal-sized, energy star compliant, light-duty cycle refrigerator for approximately 33 hours. Since my refrigerators are old and inefficient, I was curious to see how long they would run on this generator.
We used it all day with the compressor doing way more than 20 percent duty and it lasted 12 hours pulling over 600 watts. 12 hours would likely get you through a brief power outage.
I tried again with a newer refrigerator and it lasted 15.5 hours and we used it all day. I was pleased with the length of time it lasted. If you were using an energy efficient fridge and were not opening it very often, I am confident you could get 30 hours out of it.
Running an Air Conditioner with the Generator
It ran a 5000 BTU AC for 2 hours by itself with no solar. It also ran a 15000 BTU air conditioner and ti ran it fine for 30 minutes before I shut it down. See this link for a more detailed video of this demonstration. It will also run microwaves, fans, battery chargers, laptops, cell phones, solar lamps, flat screen tvs, power drills, and a wet dry vac all at the same time! Thanks to its pure sine wave inverter.
Using the Solar Generator to Power Your Home
The generator is great for power outages at home. I have experienced two power outages since getting this generator and it was very useful. I even plugged in my modem and router to maintain fast internet during the outage. I hooked up a laptop, a tv, a lamp, and everyone had their phones and ipads plugged in, plus a speaker for music. I am confident this generator would be perfect for any power outage or off grid situation.
Final Thoughts and Discount Codes
I love using the generator for every situation. I’ll bring it out for powering cell phones, lights, crock pots, water pumps, lights, lamps, music - this thing does it all. The four other solar generators I used went back to the store for being too heavy or having too little functionality. Here’s a LINK for 20 percent off the Kodiak Solar Generator. www.shareasale...
You can also use the coupon code: “adventure” during phone orders.
Thanks and happy camping!
You’re very fortunate to be able to film yourself in such beautiful locations.
Looks like a photo back drop clouds are not moving still a nice scenery
I will definitely support you on patreon as soon as I can Jim your information is extremely helpful and valuable I would recommend this channel to anybody
That is very nice of you. Thank you very much! I am glad to be of help. Also, I can not read your last comment about running some appliances at night. I can only see the first couple of sentences. RUclips does this sometimes. Can you please ask again? Maybe it will show up the second time around. Thanks and take care. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub oh I deleted it beacuse I made it to long but I sumed it up on another comment in a different video thank you Jim👍
Great info. I've used mine over a year and love it.
City Prepping hey CP, good seeing you here, two great channels.
I’m a new sub Kodiak owner catching up on your videos. Thanks Jim.
I love your background of autumn beneath Mt Sneffels in the San Juan Mtns...epic shot!
Thanks for your review!
Looks like a solid power option! Great Post!
Great videos winter is here. U should do videos on winter stuff. Heating. Portable heaters skirting. Winterizing units with newer models with winterization set ups. Keep videos coming
I am starting to shift in that direction. Stay tuned... :) Jim
Sweet deal . Full time in wyoming. Already starting to freeze here at night!
Hey thanks man you just proved at 12 minutes and 21 seconds on this video that the internet has its own power source which is a big finger in a grid down situation it's a way to cause and control panic panicking people
Can this be tied into a battery and inverter system to provide emergency power to my house in a grid down situation? I plan to have up to 10 deep cycle batteries tied into an 8,000 to 12,000 watt inverter with an automatic switch to convert to inverter power immediately upon a power outage. The solar panels and solar generator would be used primarily for charging batteries on the emergency system, but would also be used for portable power for off-site HAM radio use and other fun stuff. Thanks.
Really good comprehensive video! I was excited to hear about your usage/testing of this for home use (because I hate paying the power company)! I would have to say that the biggest con is the expensive price of the unit. It looks like they aren't making the Kodiak anymore, they have a new unit on their website, the Apex is coming out next. Pricey.
They extended their presale on the Apex. If you use my coupon code Adventure you'll save over $500. Just FYI if it's something you're interested in you may as well save some money. I think they're extending it for one more month. Take care and happy camping. Jim
I am definitely getting a Kodiak saw what they can do.
I have been having a lot of fun with mine. Make sure you use the link under my video to save hundreds of dollars off if you decide to buy. Take care and happy camping. Jim
put this in a pop up camper. ac for life.
How long does it take you to charge this on one 100w solar panel? Thanks
I would say 10 hours minimum with direct sun. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub would 3- 100 w panels then be 3.5 hours to recharge? Does it work that way?
@@dianatuttle8044 I think it's closer to 500 watts for 3 and 1/2 hours charge time. Jim
@@dianatuttle8044 if you're going to try to run a a small air conditioner I would definitely go with 500 watts of panels. Because most air conditioners take about 450 to 500 W of power per hour to run. Jim
Super!! When I'm ready that will be on my list.
awesome review!
I know right? I love my Kodiak! One of the other guys out there is that stupid goal zero thing, and I think that's why people who hear about the Kodiak without knowing what it really is, think it's a piece of crap, because they think it's the goal zero solar generator.
The Goal Zero generator has absolutely NOTHING on a Kodiak. Just right off the bat, the goal zero takes like, 18 or 20 hours or something ridiculous like that (maybe even more) to charge......it's not even practical.
With 600 or even 500 watts of solar going into the Kodiak through the big port, it will fully charge in a few hours. This thing is absolutely amazing.
What kind of performance can you expect for an rv refrigerator can you operate it with the Kodak while driving. Would I expect the same hour time results as the test you performed on your refrigerators for the rv refrigerator . Waiting for mine got the apex.
Yes you could use it to run your RV refrigerator. The time it lasts would depend on the Refrigerator. If it is new and energy star rated it will probably last longer than my tests did. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and take care. Jim
Thank for your reply that was quick.
the new K2 is cheaper and improved, I like that you can expand the battery bank and also use wind
hello thank you for the video what do you think about Apex silver storm 100 you think I can run an AC unit and how many btu"s does the AC have to be you think if I can run it 24 hours?
To be honest if your goal is to run an air conditioning unit even at 5000 BTUs which draws about 500 watts an hour you're going to need the gold package. It has 500 watts of solar coming in which would leave you at the end of the day after the sun goes down with 1100 watts of reserved power in the battery. That would give you your best chance of running an air conditioner the entire day and having a little bit of energy left over when the Sun goes down. If you get the silver package you might make it 6 hours to 8 hours but the Kodiak battery would probably be dead at the end of that time. Then you would have to charge it up the next day without using the air conditioner. Your best bet is to go with the gold package so that you're bringing in as much solar as your air conditioner is using. Small window units typically run at around 400 to 500 watts if they are a 5000 BTU air conditioner. If you do decide this is something right for you now is a great time to do it because they're having a big presale event where everything is discounted. If you use the link below this video or use my code word Adventure you will save an additional 20% on top of that. Let me know if you have any other questions. Take care and happy camping.
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thank you sir appreciate you and the knowledge oh yes I do have another question, and I probably would be able to run 1 AC,or 2 off the gold kodiak what are your thoughts on that
@@allanarango1047 well I think you would be in pretty good shape to run one 5000 BTU AC. Using two of them I don't think would make it the entire day. You would be looking at a thousand watts of energy use and the Kodiak just doesn't have that much to put in. Its maximum solar input is 500 watts but it does have an mppt charge controller which makes it 30% more efficient. I will say you can run one but I don't think you can run two for very long. The Kodiak inverter can run up to 1500 watts continuously and both AC units would pull around a thousand Watts. It just won't last long with the batteries.
Can you add external batteries to the kodiak
I'm new to camping. Just bought a camper two weeks ago. Does the solar generator keep the water hot for the shower and to use the water?
Using the Apex would run your water pump for a very long time. However, using it for your electric water heater on your RV would drain it incredibly fast as they use around a thousand Watts. Your best bet for that would be to use your water heater on the gas setting when you're out boondocking and away from electrical hookups and Power. The Apex would run your lights and a laptop and other accessories just fine. But when it comes to using it for electric heaters they're just not designed for that. Jim
Thank you. It's just that the gas goes so fast. Don't even use it that much.
What adapter do I need to plug a Zamp solar suitcase into the Kodiak? And will I be using the large port or the small one? My panels are 140 watts.
You're going to have to be very careful here. Zamp plugs are a different orientation than most other solar panels in the sense that the exposed metal tip on their plug is the negative not the positive. You're going to need to find an adapter that goes to that and then wire on your own ec8 plug. But I must warn you you have to check all of the criteria of the Apex before attempting this so you do not damage your system. I cannot tell you for sure because it's going to void your warranty and I would hate to damage something. Do research and get a volt meter so you can check polarity and all that good stuff before you proceed. I really wish I could be more help here but that's as much as I think I can say. Jim
Where are these sold besides Northern Freight? Also can you say how much they cost on average? I see you have a 20% off coupon deal.
What were the other 4 solar generators that you tried and returned?
Actually looking back on it I think I've only tried three other brands. One was a Goal Zero Yeti 1000 and the other was a nature power 1800. I can't remember the name of the third off the top of my head but it was much smaller. The problem with the nature power 1800 was that it used lead acid batteries in the entire unit weight about 80 lb. Goal Zero was mainly cost and also the weight. Even at 45lb it was a bit much for me to Lug around camping. The Kodiak weighs 20 lb and that just blows my mind. So I don't think I'll ever go back to any other unit. I have the Kodiak and the Apex now and they're both more than I think I'll ever need. I hope that helps. Take care and happy camping.
Jim, you did a Zamp foldable solar panel review on Four Seasons channel and I was just wondering if you can do another fold out portable panel review here. I would be interested in your thoughts comparison on the Renogy suitcase and the Zamp portable panels. Thanks!
I will reach out to Renogy and see what I can do. Jim
Hi Jim my roof leaks do you no the right type of coating to use on old dry TPO I can't use flex seal right now thanks
Dicor lap sealant and dicor roof paint is the way to go. Dicor also sells a 4 inch adhesive tape for problem areas with big cracks. I will see if I can make some of those videos for sealing here in the near future. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub thanks this realy helps
If only using to power RV while boondocking then it is about twice as expensive as 2 100AH Battleborn batteries. But if you want to power things outside of the RV then this thing looks great with the big inverter (even 30amp plug)!
They don't have a built in inverter or charger. Additionally they aren't portable. So while the battle born are great batteries they have a different purpose.
Thank you so much for your great videos!
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My pleasure. Thanks so much for the comment. Jim
Great video Jim. I like the fact I can use the shore power plug to run my RV. My concern is security. Assuming I run it at night to keep the coach batteries topped off or, use it to power the fridge while traveling. Any thoughts on secure connection?
I'm starting transition to more time in the RV kind of a full-time part-time kind of a thing. And I had the same thought about a week ago. I'm going to work on a secure connection so the Kodiak doesn't walk off while I have it plugged in at night Etc. And I'll make a video on what I end up doing. Thanks for the suggestion. I was even batting around the idea of installing another 30 amp plug that runs into one of my closets where I can store the Kodiak. Haven't figured out the logistics yet but that's a possibility. Waterproof steel tool box on the outside might also be an option. Thanks for watching and happy camping. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub The waterproof box makes sense if one has the tools, skill, and place to fab. The indoor connection would be ideal. It would allow use of the other 110 and 12v outlets. Can't wait to see what you do. Thanks for the quick response.
Can I charge it at the same time as I use it to power something? And If i can could it handle a small air conditioner for 8 hours?
Yes it can be charged while in use. Yes it can rent a small air conditioner for about 8 hours as long as you have 500 watts of solar. Actually do a video where I use it to run an air conditioner 5000 BTU. It's on my channel here good. If you use the code Adventure you will get 20% off the solar panels as well. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub Thank you, will look for it.
One 100-Watt panel charged the entire unit to capacity during the day? That sounds too good to be true.
The unit was not completely discharged after the laundry test. I believe it was at 60 percent. With 100 watts I believe you can charge it from 0 percent in around 11 hours of direct sun. I hope that helps. Take care and happy camping. Jim
The average electric blanket uses between 150 to 180 watts, you might want to check the data plate on your blankets controller.
Can this run be used to run a house water pump on an energy outage, like a hurricane situation?
It depends on the pump you have. It will run a residential 1/2 horsepower pump no problem. A 1/2 horsepower pump will use around 900 watts and should cycle on and off as needed. That is still a lot of watts so you will definitely need 500 watts of solar to try to keep up with a lot of use. If you are using a RV 12 volt water pump from a tank it would last much longer with no problems. I hope that helps. Take care and happy camping.
Can I use other brands solar panels? Do I need to buy adapters?
What about using it in a tiny home ??
Absolutely. It is a great all in one solar kit solution. As long as your needs are below 1500 watts you are good to go. If you need more energy than that then building a system might be preferable. It depends on your power needs.
Ok a-c stove heat .
Did I understand the manual right or do they recommend not plugging into your camper if the batteries are more than one or two tenths difference. (Kodiak 12.2 ,house batteries no more than 12.1 to 12.3.) also can you tell me ,when I have my shore cord hooked into my 110 it charges my coach batteries. Would this kodiak also try to charge them up even if they were pulled down in the 11.6 range? I don’t know if I would feel good or bad about it trying to charge but I’m just curios. One last thing,my rv has a 600watt inverter to play the stereo and tv. Would I leave it off when the kodiak is hooked in? Thanks for any help with the questions and I do really enjoy watching both of your utube channel. Very informative for sure!
Hi Mike. You need a lot of information and I'm off for the night but I will get back to you in the morning regarding all your questions. The short answer is the Kodiak will work fine for all of your concerns but I'll tell you why in the morning. Take care. Jim
Hi Mike. So to answer your questions, if you connect the Kodiak to your shore power RV cord it would activate your converter which would charge your batteries safely at any voltage. The warning about voltage on the Kodiak refers to connecting auxiliary batteries directly to the red and black terminals on the Kodiak side ports. If you connect your RV using the 30 amp plug on the Kodiak you are using the Kodiaks inverter which is safe for any application. You can also use the inverter you have to run the TV with no problems while the Kodiak is connected. I hope that helps. Take care and happy camping. Jim
Thank you Jim, you’ve answered my concerns and I really appreciate it. Doing the right thing with electricity always worries me. One last thing that’s unrelated to what we had discussed, if I am charging my iPad wouldn’t it be better to run it through an inverted USB instead of like others are saying and have the USB running directly off the battery, I would think the pure sine inverted signal would make my iPad happier. Thanks again Jim, as soon as I can afford it I’m buying the Kodiak!
@@mkflack74 with USB connections the battery is just fine. USB is 5 volts DC so it doesn't make a lot of sense to go from 12 volts to 120 volts and back to 12 volts from the ipad plug. Batteries are pure and will be more efficient. Jim
Thank you for the info and the quick response, Jim
Have you used the RV air conditioner with the Kodiak?
Yes. I just showed that in my new video. It does run a 15000 btu RV AC unit but it will not run something that big for very long. It is strong enough but that is not it's intended purpose.
Can a wind turbine be used with it to charge at night
Yes. Jim
I really would love your opinion on solar fridges because i am terrified of an RV fire from a 3 way fridges. I must say that I appreciate the fact that you break everything down to dummy English I’m not ashamed to admit that i don’t know a @#$# from a hole in the ground. My family laughs @ me & call me a under cover doomsday prepper :) living here in florida i want to take advantage of all this FREE solar energy. What are the best plug & play solar panels to use with the kodiak.
I would not worry about an RV fire from using your gas fridge. They are very safe and reliable in most cases. If you are woried about gas you do not have to use it. Just use its 12 volt setting to run it off batteries and solar. As for the kodiak It depends on what you intend to use it for. Any solar panels will work with it. Renogy has inexpensive panels that would work or you can get your panels from Inergy which are built very sturdy. Jim
Hey Jim, can I use my Renogy 100 watt solar panel to charge the Kodiak?
Yes you can. It will accept any solar panel. You may need an adapter if you panel has a different port but it will work with any panel. Take care and happy camping. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub can you give some links to the adapters please? I'm trying to decide whether to buy panels from Inergy or can save some money and buy other brands
I went to buy one online. But their only showing the k2. I want the 30 amp RV plug.... What gives?
So the only version that they're selling is there new version which is called the energy flex. It does not have a 30 amp RV plug which I did like. However all the normal plugs put out the full output of the inverter so you just need a small adapter now.
When i order my RV , can i replace the LP generator with this solar generator, i also want to replace the 3 way. Fridge with a solar fridge . I know i have to have some LP for the trauma aqua water heater but i plan to have a portable induction cooktop so i wont be using the propane stovetop. I want to increase my inverter to maybe 3000 & have lithium batteries. This is for a class B+ LTV 25 ft. Tell me what you think???
I am sure all of that would work just fine as long as you have plenty of sun for the solar. The gas generator might come in handy for cloudy days. The Kodiak will work as a 1500 watt inverter and 90 amp battery but it sounds like you are getting a 3000 watt inverter with lithium batteries. I don't think you would need the kodiak with that setup. You could just use your solar and inverter to obtain the same results. Refrigerators use a decent amount of power, are you sure you don't want a gas/electric fridge incase you need the power? I like my gas fridge but I do not have a ton of solar to run it on electric. Let us know how it turns out. Thank you for watching and happy camping. Jim
Will it run a Vitamix blender?
Yes it will run a vitamix. It has a 1500 watt inverter with a 3000 watt surge rating. A vitamix is around 1400 watts. You should be fine. Take care and happy camping. Jim
Rely nice video jim
Where can this be purchased? I understand Amazon was replacing this with Apex.
Here is a discount link to purchase the Apex. glnk.io/p5q/fullmoonadventure... They no longer make the Kodiak model but the Apex has all the same specs and capabilities. I hope that helps. JIm
Can I connect other lithium batteries to it instead of lead acid batteries, I don’t want to use anything but lithium batteries??
I'm afraid not at this time. I hear they are working on a lithium battery for it but as of now you can only use lead acid or agm batteries. Jim
Jim, the car plug in for this Inergy generator will accept up to 240 watts to charge in five hours going down the road. I have a 150 watt max power point in my e450 ford. Is there any easy way to wire up a safe 300 watt dc plug in my chassis or even better, off the house batteries that would only work when the engine is charging them?
You can wire it directly to your alternator....there's a vid on utube about it somewhere...
Jim my man, you and your girlfriend should have cuddled up together and saved the energy, love the video
Lol. RUclips journalism demands sacrifice. :) I tested the little buddy heater and she tested the kodiak. Plus I snore at that altitude and she probably secretly loved her own tent for that weekend. Thanks for the comment and happy camping. Jim
@@fullmoonadventureclub the things we sacrifice for electronic reviews, I have watched your channel for a long time, connecting batteries everything, you are very knowledgeable, thanks
@@pocketchange1951 Thanks Greg. I appreciate that. Take care. Jim
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Do you think the Kodiak can run a computer and lights ?
Absolutely. A computer uses 60 to 250 watts depending on build and what you have it doing. Let's just assume you are using the desktop computer for a hard task like video editing and its using 200 watts. The Apex or Kodiak has 1100 watts of battery so with no solar you would get around 5 hours. 10 hours if you are just browsing the internet and way more using a small laptop. I hope that helps.
How about for food trucks
It depends on what your using it for. Stereo, charging phones, lights, water pump, tv, ect. Then Absolutely. If you are using Microwaves, hot plates, waffle makers all day probably not.
could this be used for a food truck?
It depends on what you're going to use it for in the food truck. Can I get more information?
@@fullmoonadventureclub like a commercial espresso machine.
@@afiya85 to be honest I don't think that would be a good fit. Espresso machines take a lot of heat energy and you probably need to wire in an inverter and get some lithium batteries if you plan to be running off battery power alone.
Can you charge it off the vehicle alternator while diving ?
Yes...Check out " Will Prowse RV Living and Off-Grid Solar" , he says exactly what you need to hook it up....and a very in depth review on this system.
hi there jim nice review on this unit i was wondering if you tried running any types of electric heaters with this unit and did you do any testing with another battery connected to it. thanks
I did do a test with a small space heater using the Kodiak solar generator. It ran it just fine but it would deplete the battery quite fast as even the smallest electrical heater runs at about a 1000 W to 1500 W. So it's not very practical to use this for electrical heaters. So I was very excited when I realized heating blankets run for a very long time and will keep you pretty warm and camping or cold situations at least in the bed. I might do some more testing hooking up other batteries but it's not on the docket for a while. Jim
I will reach out to renogy and see what I can do. Jim
what's the warranty
How much does it weigh
The new model called the Apex weighs 25 pounds. I have a video of the new one on my chanel.
If you want to charge the generator with your battery bank, and your battery bank is being powered by 1000 watts of solar panels, will this hurt this generator?
I think I have a similar set up. It shouldn't matter how your battery bank is charged. How are you planning on charging the Apex? I just hooked up mine to my battery bank where I installed a 12v 25 amp cigarette socket. I contacted Inergy and they sent me a "quick car charger". It's a male cigarette connector on one side and the EC8 connector on the other. Much more efficient than using the wall charger from my inverter. Hope that helps, if you have any questions please feel free to continue on this chat.
Link to blanket?
Here is the exact blanket from the video. amzn.to/2zN5A23 It is a "throw" size. Perfect for sleeping bags. Take care. Jim
So it draws 200 watts not 15 ......
One thing you are not telling us is that what is wattage of the inverter because 100amph can't do much after 6p
It has 1100 watts of stored power. The inverter itself is a 1500 watt continuous with a 3000 watt Peak. I hope that helps. Thanks for the comment and happy camping. Jim
Thanks so much
Dryer is not 220 watt right ?
No. Gas 110 volt.
@@fullmoonadventureclub thank you reply so can Kodiak hundle 220 like SuaokiG500 European version ?
@@motobacktoconstitution4138 no, it can only handle110 volts. I don't think they make a 220 model.
@@fullmoonadventureclub thank you sir for reply again I didnt see 220v to run dryer do you get endorcement or discount from kodiak ? I was Yeti 1000 1000wh was $710 its about same function and more digital frendly easy to see lcd screen whats going on. Whats terrible was no MPPT but other one anyway thank you for reply other one yeti1250 had MPPT but 2 twice havyer and AGM glass mat chemistry , luthium or AGM which last longer on cycle please let me know. Thankyou all info puttingout here very nice and helphul sir.
@@fullmoonadventureclub have you ever use solid state battery ? Or Rick Fredrick Bendini motor ?
Hello I would like to know if that the best of the best for an electric emergency chote dawn they have a lots of similar product and i want the best that exists
It was nice talking with you. I hope that information helped. Take care. Jim
What's the cost of this
If you click the link underneath this video it'll take you straight to their website to show their current pricing. Jim
Hi Jim
About how long would it take to recharge the Kodiak solar generator with a 3500W gas generator ?
As fast as if it were plugged in at home. 8 hours with the standatd charger and i think it is 4 hours with the quick charger. It is also 4 hours with the car charger. I hope that helps. Take care and happy camping. Jim
Thank you.
Do you have to buy the fast charger separate ?
Yes you have to buy it separately. Jim
Me n my girlfriend would of had one tent n it would of been nice n toasty jimmy
if you get a cig adapter with usb then you don't have to turn it on..... its truly AWESOME!
That is very true. It's funny I think it's the only video in which I don't mention that. Thanks for sharing it with us in a comment. Take care and happy camping. Jim
Your experience is definitely NOT my experience. I've been using my Kodiak for a year now. I bought a drip coffee maker and it sucked so much power just turning it on that I went from 4 green lights to 2 green lights. This was before it made coffee - just turning it on. It powers my wireless router, laptop, and one LED light bulb. Even when charging it off a generator - it barely charges.
Keep in mind that most coffee makers take anywhere from 500 to 1200 watts to brew coffee. That's more than a 5000 BTU air conditioner. So it will definitely drain them fast. When using the generator to charge your Kodiak are you using the AC adapter? Because it does take a long time to charge it using that adapter. I believe it's 8 hours. If you charge it using the DC plug it will charge it in three to four hours. Jim
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The volume is muted a bit.
When the Meteor hits, their will not be Sun light for months. I am stocking up on gas and Propane :o)
There might be a lot of wind power. :) Jim
It’s discontinued. What gives??
They basically sold out of all of their stock due to large demand during the coronavirus. They are currently about to release a new version. I should be getting some details Friday.
This product is overpriced for what you get. Be very careful with the warranty. I bought one, now I have to pay if they do not find any problem. Jajjajajajja that is funny. I just bought 10 months ago.
Jim do you have a paypal account?
I do. Why do you ask?
fullmoonadventureclub I know you seem to be a humble guy but all your advice has helped a lot especially when hurricane hit and you answered all the questions that the dealership was supposed to and then some we used it after the storm got the extra propane hook ups and cleaned water supply I just want to show you my appreciation from my family. Please
@@retiredk9copper726 That very kind of you David. I'm so glad to hear I could help. I did set up a Patreon page for people to be able to contribute to my channel if they like it. Here is the link www.patreon.com/FullMoonAdventureClub
Let me know if that works for you. I really appreciate your comment and hope I can keep helping in the future. Take care and thank you again. Jim
fullmoonadventureclub it ain’t much but thank you
I got the patreon to work I pretty sure i did anyway
Ha!Ha! you slept alone
You're one of those noise pollution guys who pulls into a nice peaceful campsite and starts blasting racket for everyone to tolerate?
Please, say it is it so.
What makes you say that? I am always respectful of my camping neighbors. I do however prefer very isolated dispersed campsites where I can do or play whatever I want with no neighbors to bother with whatever I'm doing in the great outdoors. Thanks for the comment and happy camping. Jim
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Ah. Good. I am addicted to silence. I Dont listen to music and hate having it inflicted upon me. Sound carries unbelievably far in the desert. I am full time and avoided people way before it became the thing to do. I always enjoy your videos.
Happy Camping to you as well.