Another benefit of going with the DIY battery system is that if one component fails you just replace that component. You can also upgrade each component as needed/wanted.
Just got my Li Time batteries this week! I got 2 230 AH! I'll be running some Redarc goodies soon! Glad to see you running the Li Time, makes me feel like I made a good choice!
I recently got the AC180 & my biggest issue with it is that I can’t power up my diesel heater with the 12V socket. I had a much smaller Jackery that could. Blows my mind.
I’m building 3 solar lithium generators myself now. A 1500w, 750w, and a straight 12v box for charging small devices. Pennies on the dollar compared to these turn key systems.
Hi! I'm Jackson from The Teenage Overlander RUclips Chanel, I'm 13. Your videos are awesome, and they help give me so many ideas and encourage me to keep going with my channel! Thank you so much!
The area needed to build a system with inverter, the power station would win. Most mid-size power station stations have a 12V 30A output, which could be integrated into the vehicles aux 12v system. Pecron has a 500W charger, which will function with most power stations. Etaker has just released a 1000W vehicle/solar charger.
My Li time battery arrived int the mail today after weeks of debating between these exact two options. Thanks for verifying my purchase! I feel so much better lol
Great video. If I were in your position as a AAA RUclipsr or a full time rubber tramp/vanlifer building a permanent system is the solution. If however you rolled back the clock to when you were a weekender with a couple weeks vacation time a year and the vehicle was a daily driver would you still lean towards a custom built system. This is the debate I enter into with my wife and myself with every addition. It’s a much more nuanced decision in the “every man” case. BTW, love loved the Flattops series but wish you hadn’t made it, if you know what I mean - lol 😉.
Excellent questions. For me it would depend on my vehicle and how I use it daily. If I kept a fridge in my rig 24/7 I'd do the aux battery just for peace of mind on the fridge. They are super handy to have when going to the grocery store and keeping drinks in your vehicle. It would also depend on my space. Do I have unused space that could hold the batteries and not take up extra cargo space full time. If the answer to both those are no, then I'd use a power station and wire in Bluetti's new Charger 1 to keep it charged while I'm out with it.
I would love to see an in depth guide to how you set up and built your aux battery set up. I’ve been thinking about doing one by self there’s just so much to learn before I do. You always do a good job of explaining and making things easy to understand!
Doing a 200ah in my suburban and got the 1058wh ecoflow for 50% off, question how is the renogy so far I've read many reviews they are mixed I was looking at the victron 50a it is 360 on Amazon but reliability is the name of the game at times. The eco flow has 3 usb c ports and 3 usb a if I'm correct (don't have it infront of me)
I think your comments about portability only make sense if you use the lifepo4 battery with a full setup that is similar to the full bluetti setup. Not everyone needs to do this however. I use a battery 200 ah Renogy lifepo4 to run my fridge with a direct connection. It will easily run more than a week, and usually twice this. Of course this will be affected by warmer temperatures than when I go, which does not get even into the eighties most days. It’s also very portable when used this way. I also have an ecoflow delta 2 max. The parasitic draw from the ac or dc being on is a real problem. A problem my Renogy battery does not have. I enjoyed the video as usual. Everything has so many options today, much is good to have.
Another great video. Many videos with similar comparison, but of course, bits of this one seem to stand out. Having said that, I would love to see a video of how it makes sense to have both and how they compliment each other for inputs and outputs.
Have you had problems with your charger and inverter being exposed to the elements in Sulley? I don’t have a cab and I’m worried about water/snow and those parts.
Great food for thought on power options. Perhaps I missed the episode - Id dig to see or hear of some thoughts/considerations/ or what you are using to run power directly to your RTT? Ive already drilled holes into the base of my RTT for such - but I felt like I had to wing it because I wasn't getting the answers I needed. With that said - perhaps you could shed some light for others that might wish to do the same.
Another benefit of going with the DIY battery system is that if one component fails you just replace that component. You can also upgrade each component as needed/wanted.
I love Tuesdays, I know I'm about to learn something when I get the notification
lol. Thanks.
You can plug in that Renogy DC to DC charger into the solar input of your bluetti and charge it as well at 40 amps.
Just got my Li Time batteries this week! I got 2 230 AH! I'll be running some Redarc goodies soon! Glad to see you running the Li Time, makes me feel like I made a good choice!
I recently got the AC180 & my biggest issue with it is that I can’t power up my diesel heater with the 12V socket. I had a much smaller Jackery that could. Blows my mind.
I’m building 3 solar lithium generators myself now. A 1500w, 750w, and a straight 12v box for charging small devices.
Pennies on the dollar compared to these turn key systems.
I also have a AC180, and just bought a PECRON 500W car charger to charge it quickly on the go. First trip coming up next week, we'll see how it goes.
Im looking to do something similar but I can’t find the battery cables with the proper input to the pecron charger
@@davidwatson1200 mine came with the cable that goes to the battery.
Hi! I'm Jackson from The Teenage Overlander RUclips Chanel, I'm 13. Your videos are awesome, and they help give me so many ideas and encourage me to keep going with my channel! Thank you so much!
As I'm out here in the 100 degree Florida heat installing a power system into our new Gladiator!
You could design tremor-proof modular rack & vehicle system for both power stations and aux batteries. You know best what is needed.
The area needed to build a system with inverter, the power station would win. Most mid-size power station stations have a 12V 30A output, which could be integrated into the vehicles aux 12v system.
Pecron has a 500W charger, which will function with most power stations. Etaker has just released a 1000W vehicle/solar charger.
Love my DC to DC and 2 100ah lifepo4 batts
My Li time battery arrived int the mail today after weeks of debating between these exact two options. Thanks for verifying my purchase! I feel so much better lol
so far im 2 yrs on a 100 ah agm lead acid with no problums🤞fridge runs 24/7
Nice 👍, glad I stuck around for this one. I found it really helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
What's your opinion about battery isolators?
Great video. If I were in your position as a AAA RUclipsr or a full time rubber tramp/vanlifer building a permanent system is the solution. If however you rolled back the clock to when you were a weekender with a couple weeks vacation time a year and the vehicle was a daily driver would you still lean towards a custom built system. This is the debate I enter into with my wife and myself with every addition. It’s a much more nuanced decision in the “every man” case. BTW, love loved the Flattops series but wish you hadn’t made it, if you know what I mean - lol 😉.
Excellent questions. For me it would depend on my vehicle and how I use it daily. If I kept a fridge in my rig 24/7 I'd do the aux battery just for peace of mind on the fridge. They are super handy to have when going to the grocery store and keeping drinks in your vehicle. It would also depend on my space. Do I have unused space that could hold the batteries and not take up extra cargo space full time. If the answer to both those are no, then I'd use a power station and wire in Bluetti's new Charger 1 to keep it charged while I'm out with it.
I would love to see an in depth guide to how you set up and built your aux battery set up. I’ve been thinking about doing one by self there’s just so much to learn before I do. You always do a good job of explaining and making things easy to understand!
Thanks. I'll have another one coming soon.
Thanks 🙏🏻 for the update Matt. I was hoping you’d do this update. Are you also going to do an install video?
I pretty much described all it takes in the video.
👍👍😃
Doing a 200ah in my suburban and got the 1058wh ecoflow for 50% off, question how is the renogy so far I've read many reviews they are mixed I was looking at the victron 50a it is 360 on Amazon but reliability is the name of the game at times. The eco flow has 3 usb c ports and 3 usb a if I'm correct (don't have it infront of me)
Do you wire the outlets straight to the aux battery or do you have a switch panel like in the front of the Jeep?
For now they are straight to the battery but I will add a switch system soon so I can turn them off.
I think your comments about portability only make sense if you use the lifepo4 battery with a full setup that is similar to the full bluetti setup.
Not everyone needs to do this however. I use a battery 200 ah Renogy lifepo4 to run my fridge with a direct connection. It will easily run more than a week, and usually twice this. Of course this will be affected by warmer temperatures than when I go, which does not get even into the eighties most days. It’s also very portable when used this way.
I also have an ecoflow delta 2 max. The parasitic draw from the ac or dc being on is a real problem. A problem my Renogy battery does not have.
I enjoyed the video as usual. Everything has so many options today, much is good to have.
Is the fridge straight wired to the battery or do they go through aux plug?
@@scottrockett2279 straight to battery.
Did you all see the new Bluetti Dc to Dc charger? Interested in your thoughts on this.
I mentioned that in the video.
I run 2 100ah Rennogy lithium ion batteries in my Hiker trailer and a 200 ah portable power station, have ever lasting power with solar
Another great video. Many videos with similar comparison, but of course, bits of this one seem to stand out. Having said that, I would love to see a video of how it makes sense to have both and how they compliment each other for inputs and outputs.
Good timing on this video. I'm trying to figure which route I want to take in my Power Wagon.
i like systems you put together👍 way more serviceable ! portable ones total loss when they crap out 😂
Hi Matt, very informative. Thank you so much for sharing.🚙
Have you had problems with your charger and inverter being exposed to the elements in Sulley? I don’t have a cab and I’m worried about water/snow and those parts.
none at all. The RTT serves as an umbrella.
Going to use this idea and plan for our off road trailer.
right on matt👍😎😎 renogy is good stuff✊
I have been considering changing my setup so good timing and good information thanks brother.
Glad to help
great video! Love it~
Thank you!!
Great food for thought on power options. Perhaps I missed the episode - Id dig to see or hear of some thoughts/considerations/ or what you are using to run power directly to your RTT? Ive already drilled holes into the base of my RTT for such - but I felt like I had to wing it because I wasn't getting the answers I needed. With that said - perhaps you could shed some light for others that might wish to do the same.
I covered that in this video. ruclips.net/video/xtKw67SfZL8/видео.html
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thank you!!
Good video comparison.
Very helpful... Thanks,
You're welcome!