I Bought the Cheapest 1300W Power Station on Amazon! Best Bang for the Buck?!
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Please .. Please.. don’t stop doing power station reviews .. they are ever-changing, and we need the knowledge that you have access to❤️
I agree! Power station reviews is what brought me to the channel! 😅
I also agree lol the tech is moving very fast and I've been putting off even getting one cause there's new models coming out all the time
I agree as well
Search portable power station 2096 watt hour and I'm telling you you will find it. It's only $536 right now it's went down in price
What's the best budget power station available in your opinion?
I LOVE Your Channel Man. I'm on disability, 56 yrs old, and will likely be transitioning to van living in 3 yrs or so out of financial necessity. I'm researching and learning and saving $ as my only other option will be moving to wherever in the country I can afford a studio/1br Apt and needing to furnish it anyway. There I would be isolated anyway, which isn't good, especially as I age. Van living seems like a way better option... making life interesting...allowing me to visit the wonders of nature in the USA as well as meeting interesting travellers along the way. Your videos are SOOO helpful, God Bless You!!!
I made the move to being nomadic 10 years ago. Best move of my life. Some people see it as a life of sad desperation. I find it to be really living. I am giving up my truck life and moving to Portugal, but the adventure continues.
You're not alone....I'm rooting for you!😁 I'm in a similar situation, on SSDI, and want more out of life than just existing in my apartment feeling isolated since everyone around me is busy with spouse and kids. I've been saving up for a small school bus and planning to hit he road in 2025. Stay determined, Stay focused (despite the naysayers), and live fully before time passes from you.
It is hard work to live in one. I hope you are able. I watched many videos of r v living. It can be rough. Diesel fuel is high price as well. God bless you and guide you.
Just don't forget how expensive vehicle repairs are now at $100-$130/hour for labor + parts; shops are shorthanded & so it takes longer to get repairs done; which could mean you need to stay in a hotel, & they are expensive now.
It's A great community! You can park for free or choose camping site options and meet lots of people doing the same thing. I like to get a campsite sometimes so I can charge everything up, shower, and socialize. 😂
How in the world is your audio so perfect?! You're sitting there next to those solar panels and the wind is blowing like crazy and it sounds like you're sitting in a calm room. So many people have issues with their audio but yours is great. I have to know your secret! Thanks!
Bob's channel is literally the only one I would trust this man's been around for a very long time does a lot of reviews and doesn't sugarcoat things any generally takes the time to answer questions and help people
We purchased this exact unit about 4 months ago. It is for rainy day use and gets exercised monthly, discharged down to 30% or lower then charged back up with solar. So far, so good
Will it power up a refrigerator for a while
Thumbs up for mentioning an emergency fund. So many folks out here on the road living hand to mouth.
Once again Bob, thanks for doing the work/testing for us. Much appreciated.
Thank you for continuing to show us options. So often I see RUclipsrs who only show the expensive models of everything, and I forget there might be more affordable options out there! So thanks for doing the research and testing on so many products, it's greatly appreciated!
❤
That's the kind of box I'll need next for ice making and heat on wind and solar power. Thanks for the review.
I love the solar power reviews you do. Don't stop this is an ever-changing field. Your tests provide firsthand knowledge most people would not have access to. Thank you.
Please ALWAYS do budget powerstation reviews and testing. I am a camper. And watch your videos.😊
Amazon had a Pecron E600 for $329. it has a 1200 watt inverter and 614 Wh. It is Lipo4 the safest chemistry at this time. Pecron is not the best company around and you have to deal through emails with China; at least they have good English instructions. Most of us are only using the 12 volt option and rarely use the inverter, although I have tried it on the lowest-wattage 600 watt Commercial Chef microwave and it works pulling 1165 watts. I would think that Lipo4 chemistry is safer because if you have a short inside the box it doesn't blow up and catch fire. I bought the E600 Pecron with the full knowledge that it didn't have all the convenience of a Bluetti or EcoFlo.
I just found a van and will be doing a van build... Your videos have been so much help!!! Thank you for all you do for van lifers. Your a gem Bob!
I appreciate your input on everything about Power stations, I don't have the time or money to test to see what one is the best to buy, your a life saver Mr Bob Wells for so many people, Knowledge
is power
I bought a cheap 1000w unit on Amazon. It worked great and I gave it a positive review. 3 months later, the electronics inside died and I had a heck of a time getting a refund from China. I am saving up for a name brand one now (or would love to have one sent to me to review).
I like your dads advice! God bless 🤗🙏
Amazon POWDEOM 1200W 1228WH LifePo4 batteries. $499 with $100 coupon. Just over $400 out the door! This is what I just found and hope that you could eventually review.
Thank you. When I started the only one advised was Goal Zero. Love mine BUT I spent almost $3,000 on 500/1500/suitcase solar. Then $1500 on ARB fridge. I’ve got a fortune invested in…aSubaru Crosstrek 😞. Had $$ & excitement. Then Covid & trusted person embezzled my $$. Life is messy. I’m safer out here & have quality things to keep me going but broke as a joke 😅*blessed with humor*
That's an amazing price! I both love and hate that the prices and ease of use have made these battery banks an optimal choice instead of having to build our own electrical system. Love the ease, hate the disposable-ness of them.
Hi Bob. I’m 67 and divorced. I did 5th wheel for a couple years. Then lived in Mexico for 6 months and enjoyed it. In Philippines now in nice fully furnished studio unit costing $175/month including high speed internet and utilities. Local eateries under $2 for fresh made meals. 15 minutes from beach up in mountains. SO beautiful here! Will probably return in a couple years and live in a Prius just to try that out! I can afford other lifestyle but I just enjoy a minimalist life and enjoy new scenery. Your info is invaluable in helping with so many decisions to be made. Hope to meet you someday. Thank you!!!!!
Thank you for always being a good source of information for us Bob!!!!
This was posted a little over 3 hours ago, and the discount is now only $100 off. The $200 coupon is no longer there, and the cost is $499 for anyone that is interested.
it is august 4th and I just paid 299 after watching his video.
@@aquarianspeakit's a different spec'd unit than the one he does the video on.
Bob is absolutely right about this, you could buy this and a knock off fridge and start saving the money you spend on gas, ice, and food that went bad, by the time this generator is done you can definitely upgrade to something that will last almost forever
I got a RIDICULOUS deal for this exact power station! Will get a Bluetti later, but for now, this and a dual generator will be a great start. Thanks Bob! See you in Jan for RTR 😊
Good morning from Godley Texas, thanks Bob for another unbiased review. Great info. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
Bob thank you so much for the info on the new generator that is less money this will help so many people. You are so caring of others.❤
I really appreciate the power station videos. I am not very well educated on watts, amps and volts and all that. So I always want to know how many hours will it run a small fridge in a van from fully charged until it goes dead. It may sound like a dumb question, but it really is the only way it makes sense to me. Thanks for another great video!
Frank, fridges don't run continuously, they run when the temp inside is too hot. There are way too many variables to give you a good answer. How warm is the area the fridge is located, how often do you open the fridge, how warm are the items going into the fridge, how much insulation does the fridge have, what is the eco rating of the fridge. This unit will recharge via solar , AC input (fixed or generator) and most of all your cigarette lighter plug. By virtue of tge fact that it's in a van then a cigarette lighter will probably be available so your never completely without power ..... but that will be the most expensive and longest way to charge unless you just happen to need to travel somewhere and are running the van anyway. If you're relatively good about having your solar out and facing it towards the sun then this unit size is a good small fridge option
Refrigerators are sort of driven by efficiency. However, I have a little Bluetti 268 WH unit; I ran the home fridge during a power outage, for two hours, and it consumed 2/3rds of it's capacity. Different refrigerators are going to have different efficiencies and power draws, but when things are already cold inside the fridge, it will last longer. This was a 26 cu. foot refrigerator ( fairly large ), and was consuming 95 to 110 watts.
Be sure to check the most recent comments as there's more to it. Thank you
Hi Bob, thanks for the new video. Keep up.Keep us informed👍😀.
Financially, this is a win-win. It has excellent function in a small package, and by the time you use up the cycles, there will probably be great advances in solar ggenerators and you’ll find a replacement you are very happy with.
However, I just saw coverage of a lithium-ion car battery fire that was disturbing.
That's a good point.
Someone torched a local business's tiny fleet of EV semis & they both burned hot, flamed incredibly high, and wouldn't stay put out. The business was wise enough to have them parked a safe enough distance from their building, but the fire dept couldn't bury them in sand as they usually do (too big) so they were forced to keep the hoses on them.
I had no idea how bad it could get.
It took 50 firefighters to deal w it.
If you're talking about the same article that I read a lot of these fires that happen is when people are charging them and they're fully charged they keep them plugged in and they tell you not to do that even if you're charging a tool battery in your house as soon as it's charged your supposed to take it off the charger and unplug the charger cable. People ignore this step. I'm not saying that's the cause of all of these fire especially the car ones but they have found that in quite a few of the fires in the majority of them are from people overcharging these batteries.
@@backroadsusa6915BMS boards, especially on cars (though he did say "someone torched"), should detect a full charge and cut off the current. I wouldn't leave one of these Aliexpresscials charging in a hot / cold vehicle unsupervised.
Bluetti is a long term goal, THIS will do, thanks, please keep doing these reviews.
Thanks for what you guys do!
I have a ffpower 2000w, great unit. But I would sincerely recommend most people into building their own station...you can get 8 to 10x the amp/watt hours for the same 1000 dollars...I just built a 24v eve 105A x 8 batteries, with 4000 watt inverter and charger...custom building 12 outlets, 3 usb, and 2x 30A plugs for heavy duty use... plus with dedicated mini ac breaker panel for powering and disconnecting each outlet..all in the cost of this was about 1200 bucks but instead of 2000w like my ffpower, my device will output 24v x 840 = 20,000 watts in a similar weighted unit to a jackery or ffpower...don't buy these build your own
Very interested. Clicked on your link and price is $599-17%off = $499.
I'd much rather have the $399 price point however.
Thanks for taking the risk of buying an unknown! Excellent video!
The thing we can't forget is the chance of fire with those batteries. I would say don't use in in a camper or tent, just in case.
Thank you
Bob, have you seen the battery boxes on Amazon that have the inverter, outlets, USB, etc, built in, you just add your own battery. This one is comparable in price with the coupon but the box is modular.
Do the include the charging side. I am interested.
$399 for that power station is good 👍👍👍👍 Thank you for informing us Bob 😊
Thanks for always doing these kinds of videos. I finally got a rig, and was thinking about just putting in a few of these power stations around instead of making one big battery bank.
Yes, these are electrical systems in a box.
I have asked before! What was life like before Bob?? Thank you sir, for your dedication!🎁🎁
Excellent video and great illustrations as well as a wonderful job. Thanks !💯👏🏼
Cool, 100ah $280, add 2,000 watt battery $130, add Lithium battery charger $50 bucks, solar controller $50 - $100 bucks and some Solar Panels ? It adds up but you will have power ! I like Rich Solar 200 panels are nice ! I would really like different size panels. They should be shaped to the roof on Van's or RV's ! Solar panel will be changing and it only gets better !
Amazon had a $50.00 OFF coupon when I used your link. Woo hoo! Ty!!
Well since I had the money I went ahead and bought an inergy tactical 1500 with extra batteries and 4 solar panels I also have a ecoflo that I use temporarily until the other comes in. There was a waiting list but I did not mind because they are a very good company. I'm just glad that I was able to afford it for now. I have one more windfall coming in and that will be the last of any lump-sum monies I get and that will be my backup. I love it when you do these power station reviews keep it up
Love your videos
Thanks for breaking this down and talking in real world applications. 🌞⚡👍
Great video thank you! With all these inexpensive power stations from companies that come and go what happens to your warranty if there even is one? A $400 power station is not a good deal if dies after a few months with no warranty.
Bob will keep us posted on how it works out.
100% agree. Also need to consider Li ion has safety issues compared to LiFePO4. This REALLY needs to be mentioned especially since we're talking about the cheapest of Chinese no-brand manufacturing. If we're going to say for people to never cut into their emergency fund, a thought can be spared for never taking unnecessary fire risks in the vehicle one sleeps in. And 1000 cycles vs 2500-3000 is a huge difference: I know some folks will be in a position where they can't afford the extra expense and have to buy straight away... but most people can just wait a bit to have the extra money to afford a battery that will likely last 3 times longer. 3 years vs 9 for instance: huge difference.
Thank you so much for all the great knowledge on alternatives for surviving during these difficult times.
Very informative video thank you for your time looking forward to the next video because I'm going to be hitting the road soon. you are helping me decide how to do it and where to do it thank you again
Thankyou Bob. Always appreciate what you share with us. I wish these manufacturers would come up with more of a universal or industry standard or better/more durable 12v output port. Even a "twist lock" cigarette lighter port would be better than the age old one that seems to fail on a lot of these power stations. Since 12v output power usually is more efficient than inverted power it would be nice to see the 12v port updated to some new norm. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching out for those on tight budgets, I have a bad feeling more Americans will start feeling the pinch.
I like the EcoFlow Delta 2 for $799.
Thanks.
Your power station videos are my favorite videos from you 💛
Hi Bob, this is Joe Glenn, from Phoenix. Enjoy your channel. I would love it if you would tell us where you are when you do these videos because I’ve been interested in this travel lifestyle and I know you spent a lot of time in around the Quartzsite area in the winter but where do you go in the summer? Maybe I’ve just missed a Videos and I know you may not want to give out your exact location but in general where are you at? Thank you so much.
Mr wells thank you ! I am researching a small power station for my daughter in south Florida. Those hurricanes will be huge this year. With it being the hottest temperatures in recorded history. We have had 6 weeks of the most powered storms I’ve ever seen in Tennessee, Tennessee summers are usually dry , hot and humid. But it’s torn us up. We can’t clean up from one storm before we get hit with another. Our home is damaged and my entire community has damage . My daughter s neighborhood about 45 minutes away got the worst damage I’ve ever seen 5 weeks ago. Everyone needs to think solar power. I’m going to check out that unit , I appreciate it. Oh and we bought the
Food for patriot s 2000x. No way dose it do what they claim. I’m going to do a video on my ( cabin life at Eden springs ) channel. Thank you ! Leslye
I like the reviews
Thank you for this review most people won’t bother doing this kind of battery… I appreciate you talking about it
This looks great 👍. We’re not financially ready for this yet. Thank you for doing this
Great review, and explanation! Also great advice.
Thanks Bob!😊
Awesome!
Nice, I prefer Lifepo but for the cost if this was all I could afford would be a nice backup. I would go Lifefpo if a long term van live scenario due to battery life. But very nice, great find. took me a few years to save up for a Bluetti but many people need a backup. Doing that with Bluetti is expensive. Love the reviews.
The issue with those cheapos is the the battery life.. they tend to not last very long.
Thanks for creating and sharing these. Very helpful. I'm planning on taking advantage of Ecoflow's 3rd Thursday sale to buy their least expensive certified reconditioned solar panels and power station at $179 each which comes to about $360 + tax, free shipping with free membership signup, basically signing up for their e-newsletter. Plus they're warranteed for x years each, specified in each product listing, along with the expected lifespan and other details. What you helped with today was considering my frig. Am I getting enough power to cover my frig with this purchase? I'll go back and allow for that and level up if I must. Happy trails! 💖
Thank you for testing these types of power units for many of us on a tight budget
I definitely would want to fact check the claim that this unit is 100 amp hour capacity.
do more power stations im always interested in them
Thank you for this review and explanation. I am going to keep an eye on it. (I love that the Amazon listing says fuel type: gasoline. Haha.)
Good informational video. Nice tent. I'm glad I got in on the Bluetti AC500 campaign last year. LOL
Yes please keep doing the power station videos. I have an Bluetti AC70 power station and I love it. Even though it is 1000w with 2000w surge. But I think I am going to step my game and add a Bluetti AC 180 or the AC200. Not sure just yet which one I am going to buy. But yes there is cheaper ones out there but I feel that Bluetti is the best for money. I am about to go live this summer in my tent I will be trying it out. Even tho I have electric with the campsite I will still use my AC 70 and go from there. But my next buy will be the Bluetti PV200 watt solar panel.
Wish i would have found these portable power stations first. I bought a car battery. 8amp plug-in charger. 100w inverter with phone plugs.
$80 charger from Auto zone.
$120 car battery.
$40 power driver inverter from home Depot. It is all so heavy. Bulky.
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A $200 portable station out performs my set-up.. plus, a $89 100w solor panel.
I believe that the technology and price of power stations are getting to the point that doing a big electric build in a van is no longer necessary.
Just as laptops or smart phones have replaced desktops/payphones, but people might still put rigid solar panels on vehicle roof just as some kids might still want a huge, fast desktop with extra graphics, etc.
Yeah basically I live in rv part time nobeletric at. Campground. I have 4 solar generators between 140 and 350. 6 solar panels. I only run generator 5 hrs a week. The other trailers have generators on 18 hrs. A day here
Mmmmm....
Sounds like a great option!
Thank you Bob.
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I'm still armchair at this point - I think I need a microwave before a refrigerator. Gotta be able to heat up my Dinty Moore and popcorn.
But this is an electrical system in a box. God bless.
Tell us about the tent !!! Looks Really Cool with that lg. Flap entry !!!
Thanks for the video. Could this power a small 6000 btu window ac for about 8 hours with solar panels added. If not what do you suggest? I live in texas with plenty of sunshine
Thank you for educating us. Awesome.
If I were you, I’d emphasize charging cycles - really emphasize it. The life on the no-name has got to be about 1/4 of the LiPo4 optiins
Thanks for the shedding some light into these generic brands. I’ve always been intrigued by their affordability but also skeptical about their actual abilities. For those who don’t know, a 1000 cycle lifespan is actually plenty; it doesn’t mean 1000 charges. Besides, even beyond the specified “lifespan” the cells don’t stop working… they’ll just hold
Thanks for everything you do .
Good usable info every time. Thx man
There are great deals to be made these days, you thought 400$ was cheap for that 1150w unit? Well - I just snapped up a Lifepo4 1kw unit with the 100w supercharger usb you talked about for 499 bucks, same inverter power (peak at 2000w). Just like yours, it was an relatively unknown brand, but life4po is getting cheaper now. A lot!
Just bought a used goal zero 1500x on ebay for $519
Thanks Bob! Can we ever see too many power stations?
They already changed the price!! Man Amazon is fast
I have 1 battery bank 15Pcs 3.2v 280AH = 48-52v & I have an LTO 2.3v x 20 PCS 40AH = 48v and I have 8 PCS 3.2v 310AH - 5KVA solar hybrid Inverter charge controller and I’ve bought that dissociation for the battery bank it gets warm when plugged in and you’ll lose about .5 of a volt after 24 hour
Thank you so much and god im so happy i found this channel ❤
They have it now for $499 but they have an $80 off coupon!! Thanks for the review!!
Thank you so much for this review!
Back in the early 80s solar wss out of price range a1000 wstt inverter was 1000 bucks logging in Alaska we cut cofee cans for plumbers candles it would reflect the light enough to read and everyone had a different one more or less tinfoil but the same thanks your videos show us what is available
The Hepway link, today, goes to this product description: "1000W Peak(Rated 700W) Portable Power Station, 577Wh Solar Generator 110-120V AC Outlets Backup Lithium Battery UPS Power Supply for Home Use Camping Outdoor Emergency (Solar Panel Not Included)"
Well I’m bummed that they changed the specs on this now as of today as Bob mentions as of Aug 3rd or I would have bought it :(
But will keep watching for a similar deal.
Thanks Bob!!
Good review. The more information we have, the better decisions we make. Thanks 😊
Thank you Bob! So very helpful!
Thks Bob for the great review
Hi ! Thank you for doing this for those of us that are thinking about buying one to start out with!!!
I love your honesty in your reviews and recommendations. I was doing some research and learned that Bluetti is also made in China. Do you think the same manufacturer makes both that you are showing in this video?
I saw some cheap ones on prime day about $500 for 1600w which is important as it will power basically everything.
Another excellent review sir. Someone has most likely said it, but What's a Hepweigh? About thirty pounds....thanks for all you do sir.
Every time I watch a power station review I get so angry with myself for wasting money on a lousy jackery 240...it was all i could afford because of the greed of the name and i hadn't researched enough to know about these ones...I'm quite okay with these reviews as I will never be fooled again...lol...THANKS BOB!!!
thanks for the review, bob..I really believe u watch out for us..
Super info,thanks Bob.
Very helpful information. Thank you dearly.
I always wonder what would happen if you plugged in more solar watts than the power station is rated to "take in?" For example, if it can take in 200w to charge it, what would happen if you plugged in two 120w solar panels? Would that wreck the power station or does it have a built in charge controller that would limit the input?
Love your reviews on power