No Wiring Needed, More Power for Less! The Dr.Prepare Creative Battery |Minivan Camper| Vanlife
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Save money on what is perhaps the cheapest battery for vanlife! You get 1280 wH or 100amps of battery power for under $400. And, there is no wiring necessary, no fuses, etc. This is a great alternative to a Jackery 500, or building your own battery system for vanlife.
It also saves room, which is super important for minivan campers!
Dr. Prepare 100Ah 12V PowerMax LiFePO4 Battery / 1280Wh Portable Power Station, SKU: DKITBT121-H-US
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Welcome to Minivan Camper Gal! I'm Kelly and I camp and travel in a Chrysler Pacifica Minivan, doing part-time van life. Here you will find van build videos, tips on the digital nomad lifestyle, general travel vlog videos, and more. I'm into minimalism, and I eat a mostly plant-based vegan diet. I'm still learning how to do vegan vanlife well! I have some great vegan camping recipes to share with you, but would love some suggestions, too! Sometimes I stealth camp in the city, but mostly I like to boondock. Join me and my camper van as we embark on all the car camping adventures!
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Helpful, knowledgable, witty, and no horrible music to distract from your message! I also think you have a smooth voice with good tone & we can hear your honesty and straightforwardness. You've earned another subscriber!
Hey Tiny! Thanks for the comment and the great feedback, I appreciate it!
Agreed. Subscribed. Thank you!
Totally agree .. nice not to have the music!!
I hate the music to, I rather hear what's being said. She does have a nice voice.
Best pleasant voice and no organized noise (music). I was wondering if this battery could be used as a vehicle battery, ten years in the hot Florida sun. A no brainier. 73
I just watched your video! I have seen probably over 500 videos on RUclips, including hobotech regarding solar generators.
Here are some key points I loved about your video.
1. Very easy to understand the features and benefits, for any age and gender.
2. You didn’t get into all the details sometimes we don’t care about, not everyone is a super technical person.
3. Video production was great, good lighting and voice.
4. You gave a great value presentation, why it’s worth looking into to save some $
5. Great add on suggestions that will be helpful in a real life usages.
Thank you for making this short but ver informative video! Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Hello! Wow, THANK YOU so much for the in depth feedback! I really appreciate your time and attention.
Are you non binary your comment is very gay and arse kissing 😂
This is great news. I'm 76 yrs old. Have a minivan, and I'm getting back to tent camping. I don't plan on traveling more than 400 miles from home to camp, which is fine for me. I'm very excited about this video, and I very much appreciate your research and the way you make it easier to understand. Thank you!!😊😊😊
Hello! Great to hear you're still getting out there and camping! I'm glad my video was helpful for you! Have fun!
You're going to tent camp! Wow so brave I can't even get myself to car camp yet 😅
Once you've been left for dead in your own home, sleeping in your vehicle seems safer. Mostly I'm opposed to bear, so no tents for me.
Just get a standard inverter and connect to the 12v terminals directly. 100ah battery will. Support a 500 to 750 watt. As for your comment about fire danger LifPo4 batteries are not the flammable chemistry of older aircraft / industrial Lithium batteries.
I slept in my van camper for the first time last night. You are so right that one must spend time in it to know what needs to be adjusted.
Woohoo! Congrats Suzy! Yeah, I'm still moving things around, tweaking this and that. I've had mine for 3 summers now. I recommend not doing anything permanent until you've had time with it.
How was it
@@minivancampergal1554
On skoolie and other home-built forums, we suggest:
* acquire a suitable candidate
* toss in some car-camping gear
* go have fun.
Allow the conversion to evolve organically.
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[edited to add]
Build then use risks forcing the adventure to fit the rig.
You could also add a 20 AMP or higher DC to DC chargers which would charge your battery using your van alternator as your driving. Renogy makes several different models.
Thanks for the tip!
I really want to know how.
Not necessary for lifepo4.
The voltage matches your vehicle's battery
Just plug it into your cigarette lighter power port.
incredible ty so much @@stanb990
Omg I love this. I have a Bluetti. It took me weeks of watching videos trying to figure these things out. You are the first person to explain the difference between a battery and a power station. I was so intimidated by this technology. I almost feel like I could put this battery into operation. Thank you for explaining. I’m going to look for that previous video.
Hi Storm! Yes, I totally get it. This is how I was too a few months ago! You're not alone! I'm glad I could help out!
Yes, very good indeed. Can you charge this battery to the electricity grid? If yes, how?
Your reviews of products are always top notch. You give plenty of information and options. Thanks so much for sharing these reviews. 😃👍
Thanks Lynne!
I thought it was just a battery and then BAM at 2:35 all the electronic bits are there in a nice package.
Building me out a rig right now and "batteries vs power station" has been on my mind. I might do a little of both. Thanks for the info. Excellent presentation by the way! God bless!
Hey Mr. Magoo! Yeah, it's definitely a ponder-able question. I just installed a battery system, the video just came out. Check it out!
Buy a simple battery box and build your own power station for another $50
I have 2 of these. I really like the battery. I also have a Jackery 1000. This holds more wattage than the Jackery. I charge it up at home and bring it on weekend camping trips. We have a 12V fridge that you can plug right into it. The Jackery is only rated for 500 charges and discharges where lithium Iron Phosphate of the Dr. Prepare should go over 2000. Most things camping like my 12 v fridge and charging up cell phones are DC power. I actually bring along my Jackery and this, cause I can charge the Jackery off the cig lighter driving places, and I haven't needed solar panels for 3-4 day outings. I pair the battery with a multiport cigarette usb charger and the family can charge bunches of devices off with this battery. If the Jackery runs out of juice, this is my backup for the fridge. Works great!
Hey Duane! Oh, cool! Glad to hear from someone who's tried it out. Thanks!
Time tested review. Love it! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Good informative video. You break it down so it is easy to understand. Well done. Jim in California
I like your style 👏👏👏
Hi .. thank you for this review .. safe travels 🌸
Love how straightforward you are also love the parts when you messed up and humidity and then showed how to correct it. Good video. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and yours.
Your info is more understandable than others I have watched. Thank you
Thanks Gwen!
100ah are 219.-229 now as of 9/2023 .. power queen or redodo both are amazing batteries with excellent support.. i go with 200ah redodo batteries. 12v .. I built a 3kw powmr system with 5kwh of battery and 1kw of solar panels.. all for under 2200.00 it can power standard RV ac units as well as the fridge and a couple outlets.
You can go to Battery Hook up and buy yiur own cells to build yiur own
I have a self built 3.3kw power station i built for somewhere between $500 and$700
Thank you Church Lady.
Very cool, absolutely the best review of any electric-ish product that I have studied on U-tube! Excellent lesson, thank you, SkipRay, Kerry, Ireland.
Incredibly helpful! This was my second viewing. Thank you!
Ive been researching a while. Im choosing the dr prepare. Love this video! Going to be Alaskan camping. Thank you so much.
Hi Kelly, your video just showed up on my feed this morning.
Great review on the battery. I’ll probably go for one once my AGM battery dies.
To answer your question, my electrical system is a DIY system that consists of:
Battery
DC-DC charge controller
Battery Monitor System
1000 Watt inverter
Fuse panel
Wiring and USB outlets throughout the van
I bought two 110 Watt solar panels and a solar charger, but haven’t installed them yet. So far, the DC-DC charger has exceeded my expectations and has kept the battery fully charged. I haven’t touched the battery in over 2 years.
You’re absolutely right about getting more power for the same price when you build your own.
One thing I would highly recommend is to consult with an electrician when setting up a DIY system.
Subscribed!
Ooh, that sounds like a great system! Thanks for subscribing!
I'm using a single Power Queen 100AH LiFePo4 battery in my small home built solar system. I recently upgraded from multiple sealed lead/acid batteries. I am very pleased with its performance so far. Nice video!
Greetings from Jamaica.
Hi Lawrence! Congrats on upgrading your system! Say hello to Jamaica for me! :)
Love the advice! 🫣🙏🙏🫣
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic advice 👏 👌 👍
You are so helpful, keep it coming!❤
Thank you!
You found really the best solution. Thanks
Glad it’s helpful for you!
amazing!! and so are you. thank you
11:18
Mount a pig-tail with an Anderson power-pole to connect your charger cables.
Great review! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the clear and helpful honest share of valuable info
Great information- thank you ! ! !
Super helpful! Thanks so much!
Fantastic details and great information. Keep up the Great work 👍
Thanks for the information; and what a nice smile. 😁
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I have a Jackery 500 but will be looking at this one as a second one when I need it.
Thanks Kim!
Your video is very informative!
I have been looking for power when out in the woods with my trailer and Jeep. I do believe that your video is pointing me in the right direction for achieving my wants/needs!
You covered my main concern about fire hazards with such a battery. I got to admit I’m very impressed, however for my needs I must conduct further research while at the same time stumbling on my face because I have NO earthly idea what I am doing 😳but I know what I wants/needs are. Thanks again for your informative video which will probably save me hundred$ or even a thousand or more!
This is an awesome product. I don't have one yet but I'll be getting one for camping to run a 12v fridge.
Hey Ryan! Great, I hope it works well for you!
Thank you for these amazing budget friendly work arounds.
I wish I saw this a day ago, I just purchased my Pecron E600LFP w/ 200 watt solar panels.
I hate that I spent the same amount as you, with only half the watt hours 😩
All of this is good to know moving forward! Safe & happy travels ☺️✌🏽
Ah, sorry! But LFP is the way to go. You could consider selling it I suppose. But you have the inverter and everything all in one.
Nice share!
Awesome channel, great information, presented in a easy to understand format. I have learned so much. Your presentation style is perfect. Easy going, smart and enjoyable. Thank you for everything!
Thanks Joe! Glad you’re enjoying it!
Thanks for this excellent video. I just got a minivan for my retirement (& fishing). This helps since I'm a non-technical old man. New subscriber.
Ooh, congratulations on your new van! I hope you have a great time getting out there. Thanks for watching!
Love your channel, you scope out the best things!
Thanks John!
Thankyou Kelly. So much appreciated. I will take note and go shopping soon. I would like to make rice and coffee but then again I could use my Coleman. Liked that you mentioned the charging of a laptop vs ipad.
Hey Mary! Glad it was helpful!
Very Helpful. Thank You. Been mid build since March!
Hey Susann! Glad you found it helpful. I hope your build is going well!
Very helpful, Kelly! Thanks! So far, I just have a 300W power station. I haven’t yet gotten a refrigerator/freezer, so haven’t determined how much power I’ll need AND haven’t yet decided whether to build my own or just buy a bigger power station… How brave AM I…? 🤣 THAT battery looks much better than many I’ve seen, and like you, I appreciate the UL rating, 10 year warranty and the Renogy cells inside. I really like the hot and cold charging protection! A LOT of cool features for the price. I too enjoy watching HoboTech! Will Prowse has some great videos about this topic as well. Thanks for sharing!
Hey PioneerGrandma! Yeah, previously I hardly used any power, then I got starlink and a freezer. So now, I'm in the process of building out a 4800wh system, and yes, my bravery is definitely in question!! Stay tuned, I'll have some videos coming out about that, and you can follow along and buy what I bought (or not, depending on how it turns it, lol!) Thanks for watching!
Great vid!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
I've got a Toyota Tarago (Estima) hybrid and just discovered I can just hook up an inverter and use any appliance all day and night and the system will charge itself 😮... Happy days 😃... Thanks for the informative video 👍
Good info as I prepare to get out there. Thanks!
Oh great, glad it was helpful!
Great review. Informative and to the point. Subbed.
Thanks for info i will give it a try.
Thanks for watching!
Great review. I was concerned with the prices of the power stations but this helped enormously. Thank you. I subscribed.
Great review!!! We currently have a Jackery 300, but that battery looks pretty cool!
Hi Lisa! Oh great, I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Yes very helpful, thanks for explaining in detail and in simple language for armature to understan👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
This is an amazing find, I will put this on my wish list :)
Glad you found it helpful!
I'm still planning ... Thanks for the information
Hey Debbie! Glad to be of help, I hope you're able to travel soon!
Good find! How am I only discovering your channel now? Whelp, glad I did.
Haha, thanks! I'll have to check out yours too!
Thanks I just ordered the battery. I will update comment when I hook this up to solar charging. 73
This was very helpful ty im just starting & some of these things are so confusing but this video gave me a different look at things & very helpful
Oh wonderful, I'm glad it was helpful!
Thanks for these great ideas! 👍🏼👏🏻
Hi Mea! Thanks for watching!
Hi Kelly I've just come across your channel I love your information. I'm going to watch more videos from you ❤️
Thanks Richard!
Gd timing. Thx4advice.
Keep on w/vanlife tips.
Appreciate your video :)
Thanks Richard! Glad it was helpful!
I'm still planning my system, I want something easy doesn't take too much room. Realizing that I need more power then I thought I would. Being in Canada it gets really cold not full-time in the van need to be able to have a system that won't get affected if there's no heat on 24/7. Never saw this very informative thank you, just subscribed to your channel
Thank you! Yeah, you’ll be happy if you have more than you need.
Really glad i found your channel. Really a change of pace to see a woman doing a tech review!!
Thank you!
@leta,
Presuming sex.
I thought we were past that.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!! The battery has posts on it. So you could wire an inverter directly without going through the built in controller. This would increase it's usage tremendously.....
Thank you! Yes, you can definitely use it this way too!
Thank you for sharing.
Yes -- off-grid electrics can be a handful and expensive.
Thanks for including discussion of the bigger inverter. "My van electricals will have to power a small microwave oven." This looks like it a can do it.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I think if you get a big inverter, it should run a small microwave.
Amazing🎉
1st time watching your channel and subscribed immediately.
That Dr Prepare battery - amazing I want one but don't need one; so tempting. Thank you for your very informative video - loved it from the UK.
Thanks for subscribing Deborah! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. I’ll have more coming out soon!
Great Explainations , really clear video. I am just learnig about solar and being mobile. I have ot listen to your video a few times. Thank you
Thanks Jen! I hope it helps you!
It certainly did help and I passed your channel on to a fried.
@@jendean6869
Eugene, Oregon... aka Old Hippieville.
We have a significant population of 'fried'.
I have this exact battery in the cap of my pickup truck.
I have been running it since April 26 and it has worked great.
It has been running my 12v refrigerator/freezer.
This battery is truly IP65. It has been rained on a few times and keeps running.
The hub works but once you plug in two or more things it really slows down charging.
Oh cool! Thanks for commenting as someone who’s used it for longer. Yeah, I think the hub is the weak link- I wonder if they’ve done any improvements to it since you bought yours? Thanks for commenting!
Thank you
Thanks Stacy!
Thank you, just subscribed.
Thanks Jim! Welcome aboard!
Thanks
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment!
Hey Kelly,
That's a nice setup. It's nice to have choices. you could go this route or opt for a full blown power station. I thought sure you were going to hook the keyboard up and sing a new jingle. LOL. Steve.
Hey Steve. Haha, I kind of forgot about the jingle! Thanks for remembering.
awesome never seen 1 like this.
Thanks!
Great review! I was thinking about buying a secondary power station, but may buy this instead.
Hey Daphne! Thanks, glad it was helpful!
What a great video.
Thank you!
I think prismatic batteries are the best bang for your buck. They hold 100 ah per 3.2v battery. And are about $60 each atm. You will need 4 to make 12.8v. So, about $240x2=480 for 800ah. If you're handy, that is. Some assembly is required lol but it's fairly easy to do.
I appreciate your review. I’ve been following your adventures and now subscribed.
I have a tiny camper with 100w solar and the main power usage is to run a 12v fridge similar to yours. My lead-acid battery is the weak point and I’ve been looking at other options. I was considering AGM or GEL for cost but this looks like a good option. And based on the Renogy brand gives a good feeling about quality.
Hi Daniel! I hope this works out for you. Thanks for subscribing, and I hope you have fun in your camper!
Very good video thank you
Thank you!
Thank's ! It was really helpfull.
Oh good! Thanks for watching!
Thank you❤
Thanks for watching!
Hi, you video just popped up this morning. I enjoyed the information and your delivery. I subscribed, I don't usually subscribe on first video, but this was an exceptional video. Thank you.
I will be investigating the battery s you reviewed. I currently have multiple Jackery E240s. Thank you for a safer, more feature rich, alternative! As I build out my systems.
I will be watching your other videos. i am sire they will also be the similar high quality as this one.
I am considering:
1) pull behind 25ish ft RV trailer
2) truck camper pulling my Prius
3) van self converted
I will be checking your video library to help decide. I appreciate you valuable input.
Happy travels...
This is amazing.
Hey Charlotte! I know, right?! Only a matter of time before they're all doing this.
@@minivancampergal1554
Charlotte was referring to your amazing production values, amazing cinematography, amazing vocal presentation.
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Or maybe, Charlotte is amazed by the hair-do?
OMG this helps so much!
Oh great to hear! Thanks for letting me know.
@@minivancampergal1554 forgot to mention that the benefits of this battery come at a premium. Other reputable LiFePO4 batteries of the same capacity are usually $100 cheaper. However I think the hub feature is worth that $100 premium since other batteries require an inverter for similar output features. Even though the hub is missing high voltage AC output, it's still worth the extra premium for thata convenience. It is especially worth it for me since my main purpose for this battery will be to power a 12V fridge and nothing else.
I designed a similar set up with less than $300. I got the redodo battery for $220, a redodo ac to dc connector that has all my devices connectors, and it charges my laptop with a dc adaptor and usb C. I paid $45 for it. I have a 30a solar charger and an old 100w solar panel from another project for home. and I also have a wall charger just in case. Recently, I bought a pecron 1200 watts with 50 am battery just for camping, and I paid like $260. for it. So I will use my 100 amp battery set up for longer time camping while charging my Pecron at the same time. I do not think I need another inverter than the Pecron. I have a 1000 watts pure sine lying around, but I do not think I need it for short time trips. I will see how this set up works for my camping needs. I have pretend tested it at home, with rainy and very little shiny days and I get up to 4/5 days with moderate use. I do not let my batteries go below 20%. I do not use fuels to cook, but I have a couple of good dc and two ac devices with low wattage usage for cooking. Good information! We do not have to break the bank to have some fun and to have your electrical needs met.
OMG those are awesome!! It's about time someone invented something like this! I prefer to run everything on 12 VDC, anyway. Inverters are inefficient and waste power. Just leave an inverter turned on with nothing plugged into the inverter, and it'll still drain the battery completely.
Those would be 'parasite' or 'ghost' drains.
@@largemarge1603 Still big enough to drain a battery overnight, right?
I think I'll pass on that one. Great video!! I love the way you present all the pros and cons!!!
Thanks Jim!
Greetings from Scotland! This excellent... These wizz, bang, wallop, battery packs from Jackery and others are nice. But when you are looking for more Wh's, we are into silly bucks country. Particularly in the UK. I'm not sure if these type of batteries are available to buy in the UK. But you have got me thinking. Thank you for sharing.
How come I haven’t seen this before/!?!?! Thank you!
Glad you found it here! Thanks for the comment!
Battery box solution probably more usable although more expensive.
Not really
You can build your own box that will plug into any battery.
So if yiur battery fails you can just switch it out.
If the battery fails in a power station you have an expensive paperweight
Hopefuliy they'll listen to you or, you'll tell them what they need & you can test it dor them.
For now I just have 2 604 watt hour allpowers power stations. But in working on getting a system together. So far I've purchased a hqst 60 amp charge controller and a 48 volt 2500 power inverter. I still need son cables and breakers and a 48 volt lifpo4 battery with is about 1400 to 1500 bucks with tax
Oh cool! I’m working on building my own system too. I should have a video on that coming out in a few weeks!
The math does indeed work out favorably for this device over DIY.
Thanks Joe! I’m in the middle of wiring up a bigger system, (different batteries,) and yeah, I’m spending a ton on cables and other stuff.
@@minivancampergal1554
Think of it as an investment.
Think about it amortized...
...so many decades of use per fedbux invested.
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Fact is, considering their usable life, they are just about free.
With built-in BMS you can use any charger.
Yes!
Here is my take on a campervan electric system:- 8 years ago when I built my (3rd) van I found there was only one item that needed any reasonable amount of power, my coldbox. I keep butter and milk cool and that's it, so I run that only when the engine is running. The rest is USB charging, so that is easily powered by the van battery. When my van battery was up for renewal I fitted the larger one at only €10 extra, but had 50% extra capacity. So my electrical system involves no extra equipment at all. So I save €100s, maybe even €1000s in equipment and my losses are only 1/2lb of butter or 1/2 litre milk per year, living 30-60 nights/year in the van. I always carry a jump starter anyway for emergencies and it's only use to date has been helping someone else. The maths is easy, costs saved €100s per year, losses maybe €2 per year and less to go wrong, or catch fire.
I love your voice, you should record childrens books. 🤔
similar to the box on the top of the battery ive seen YT reviews with what's called a DC Control Box by a Chinese co. called Licitti. You may get a few more watts (45) PD and 50 Amps input output but it has some nice features like a multi colored meter.
It also has the inverter and better charge controller built into the unit. Also, it is sized differently and I think you might be able to fit two of the new "mini" 100ah batteries into the battery compartment, doubling your capacity. It is probably a better deal overall. You should check out their website. They have several boxes that haven't made it to YT yet. I've ordered one of their products called a DC Control Box that I think will work well with the power stations I build. It's like a big remote control.
Ooh, interesting! I'll have to take a look at that, thanks!
@@minivancampergal1554 you are welcome
I charge my mac book air using a 12W USB charger all the time, so use that built in USB-C to charge your laptop. It has much less loss than going to AC and back to DC
oh, good to know!
Great product review however I want at least 1 , 115volt plug in given that it’s using a 100 amp battery. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, that would be nice if it had more output!
@disa,
Wire your inverter to the battery terminals.
I would stay at 2000-Watts or less.
Where do I find people like this to hang out with?!?
Haha, that's what I say!
@iro,
We walk campgrounds and RecreateVehicle parks.
We chat with anybody anytime.
And they have friends and family.
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2003, we built our ExpeditionVehicle.
We look for similar rigs, similar attitudes.
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Did you try churches?
How about g*n shows and the feed-store?