I'm always glad to see your videos helping out RV campers with tips and info for them when they go on their travels have a wonderful week thanks.🇺🇲💞🚐🚙💞🇺🇲
Very nice compact power supply. I like the idea of installing a transfer switch in our house and keeping the unit inside. No fuel problem that generators often have. Plus, no fumes!
As an Amateur Radio operator, I'm always looking for a clean inverter, pure sign wave, that has little affect on the 80 meter band. I found some of the inverters built in, even as clean as they are, create unwanted noise ever so many cycles with what we call "birdies" or noise peaks. I ended up with an Ecoflow Delta II Max. It is a very clean pure sign wave inverter for my radio equipment. It too is a powerhouse, especially if additional battery added, but not necessary. Better yet, 5 year guarantee plus fast chargerging as solar and AC combined. Bluetooth is also included with their app for android. Good recommended unit, too. 😊 Thanks for your review, in detail again.
FB shows this brand to me in my feed a lot lol. They should send me one of these big ones to review. We would love one that's larger so we wouldn't have to use multiple small ones. I do like that it's not extremely huge. 45 pounds isn't too bad. I could lift that. I like that you actually show it running some everyday items. I guess the bluetooth app is a nice feature for some peeps, but I don't care much for having to have apps to run things. Guess I'm old school in some ways lol. Great review!
EcoFlow Delta 2 has a 5 year warranty, it’s expandable. It weighs 27 pounds. It’s 1000W, we like ours. Got it on sale with a 160W portable solar panel for about $900.
Hey Rick , just to let you know. I ordered the oupes maga2 today and used your discount code gon . Thank you for the discount. Can't wait to get it .have a great day.
The way the power units have become so much more effective over time is astounding. I still have a sense of worry about how long the units will last, and how they can be serviced if someone relies on them for primary power. But it's also taken away the barrier to have power in remote locations, to nomads, and for emergencies.
:) THANKS MUCH for review and share! :) May have to save up for one... the older Oupes I have was replaced with no problem when it didn;t charge any more. GREAT Service and Warranty! ALL the BEST and Cheers! :)
Good review. These provide an alternative & convenient way to provide your camper with power particularly for those intimidated by wiring their van/trailer. They also provide more flexibility, if needed. However, the convenience comes at a cost. The battery capacity of the Mega 2 is comparable to just 2 Lifepo4 100A batteries at a time when the price of batteries is falling. Particularly when an Oupes costs around $1,100 and additional batteries are almost $1,000.😮
You might want to AVOID a Bluetti, I bought a small one, and it had 3 defects. It was impossible to talk to a live person at Bluetti. Could only communicate through email. It took 3 weeks to get a refund, and I had to pay the shipping to return their JUNK. Their customer service is TERRIBLE. Now we have 2 EcoFlow units. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, and the BEST warranty (5years) ANYWHERE, and they work flawlessly.
For the power unit itself, it's just a matter of turning it on and plugging something in, but if you want to wire it into your existing electrical circuit I would recommend that you have a licensed electrician do that for you. That said, the instructions for that are in the manual for the accessory switch.
Hi Rick. Another Good Review. I always thank you for educating me on the many different features these gizmos offer. But with all these different goodies available, I get more & more cornfused as time goes by. I Really wish there was a tutorial available as I need to be walked through the 'it does this, and it does that' as I'm the Clutz of the Month when it comes to anything technical. I wish I wasn't so slow on the up-take, but once I get it, I Never Forget it. Geezoki.
@gonagain OH Gees Rick, Not Once did I think you didn't deliver all the info or the How-To regarding the many features of this unit or other fabulous power stations. No, Not at all, it's Me who is lacking in the 'How it Works' department. I just need a little Sit Down when getting set up with Any New Equipment. I'm the one who is lacking, it's just the way my brain is wired. Rick, You are Tops with All your Presentations. God Bless. Hi Linda 👋
Jackery is good quality, but they dropped the ball on LiFePO4 batteries so they don't last near as long. Some of the newer Jackerys have the newer batteries now, but not all.
Consider setting up in the sun to light up both you and the power station. Being in the shadow it is difficult to see the detail you describe about the power station .
In this case, it's a matter of price and personal preference. Personally, I've had good luck with both. They have different dimensions, so which one fits in your situation?
Thanks for the review, Rick. Looks like a nice unit. How times have changed. I remember when I was a kid no one would ever buy anything from a communist country, but it's normal today.
Yes, we did it to ourselves slowly over the years. Corporate America went for cheap labor and the government lowered the import taxes to let it all happen. @@gonagain
Rick, thank you for your reply. Have you run an efficiency test? I would be curious what you results are? It has been some time, maybe 6 months, so perhaps they have improved their efficiency. Plus this is the Mega 2, so it could also be different. Am curious... always looking for the best available unit
I did run an efficiency test when I first got the unit and it was 78%. The problem with efficiency tests is that the results are dependant on how large the inverter is compared to the size of the battery in the power station, how big the cooling fan is and at what level the factory has set the cutoff. For example, I an Itehil power station that I tested did very poorly and when I contacted the manufacturer they informed me that it was set at a higher cutoff in order to protect the battery from being taken down to a level that would damage it. That's why I don't do efficiency tests in my review videos any longer.
Sorry Rick. We had the Oupes 5 and found it to be low efficiency compared with several other brands. We actually returned our Oupes 5... Efficiency test was showing 69%...
Hey, Rick, love your videos. Just wondering if you had a choice between the Bluetti AC180 or oupes maga2. Which one would you recommend. I just want to make the right choice . have a great day and lots of fun.
That's a hard question to answer because both of them are very good. The Bluetti AC180L is the one that I recently reviewed and it's meant to be paired with the Bluetti MultiCooler. Both of these units are great. The Mega2 is a great value for the price and has great features. For yourself, look very carefully at the features, including size, weight, outlets, and price and see if one or the other stands out for you. I would trust either one.
@@thomashorn9152Be aware of the FACT that Bluetti has ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE customer service. EcoFlow has the BEST WARRANTY 5 years, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Rick- oupes has done something. Even using your link and code I can only,see $1234.05. There is not $140 in tax. Any ideas? And the battery is $1024, not $800.
321-min. This Vg, Size Even 4 a CAr, What's Nice iS 1 1/3-Hr Charge@ House 115VoLt Or Like a Generator This CouLd Run a Toaster Oven & Even Better With Some Sun input, 4 an Hour ➕ Bake a 9" x 9" Cake Lol
@@gonagain Ya With an, Extra2-- Eggy & & Dense'r Outcome, & 1/2-the Sugar@ Batter, & Then Aft Bake Put HoLes in it & Pour a CoupLe shots Of Any Booze Even Vodka Works Lol, Did You'ALLS See Those "Betty's" Festive Orange Muffins; Has OnLy 1/3-Cup Sugar@ batter, Something Like That WouLd make a SmalLer Boozy Cake, bye
Rick.... In case you haven't heard..... there are several new Sodium (salt) Lithium Ion batteries coming new this year, Li-ion-Phosphate 4 will be History very soon. Salt is more plentiful in all areas, it doesn't require Mining like Lithium does. Here: Sodium material cost: $300.00-$800.00 per metric ton....! Li-ion: $78,000.00 per metric ton material cost. Sodium won't catch fire or blow up 800% safer than Li-ion......! =) Oh, it, Sodium can be drawn down to 0.00 volts w/no damage to battery, electrolyte, cells, sodium...!
Expandable units rule! It's always good to have flexibility at home or away from home.
I'm always glad to see your videos helping out RV campers
with tips and info for them when they go on their travels
have a wonderful week thanks.🇺🇲💞🚐🚙💞🇺🇲
Very nice compact power supply. I like the idea of installing a transfer switch in our house and keeping the unit inside. No fuel problem that generators often have. Plus, no fumes!
As an Amateur Radio operator, I'm always looking for a clean inverter, pure sign wave, that has little affect on the 80 meter band. I found some of the inverters built in, even as clean as they are, create unwanted noise ever so many cycles with what we call "birdies" or noise peaks. I ended up with an Ecoflow Delta II Max. It is a very clean pure sign wave inverter for my radio equipment. It too is a powerhouse, especially if additional battery added, but not necessary. Better yet, 5 year guarantee plus fast chargerging as solar and AC combined. Bluetooth is also included with their app for android. Good recommended unit, too. 😊 Thanks for your review, in detail again.
Great job, Rick. You’re a natural at these demonstrations.
FB shows this brand to me in my feed a lot lol. They should send me one of these big ones to review. We would love one that's larger so we wouldn't have to use multiple small ones. I do like that it's not extremely huge. 45 pounds isn't too bad. I could lift that. I like that you actually show it running some everyday items. I guess the bluetooth app is a nice feature for some peeps, but I don't care much for having to have apps to run things. Guess I'm old school in some ways lol. Great review!
EcoFlow Delta 2 has a 5 year warranty, it’s expandable. It weighs 27 pounds. It’s 1000W, we like ours. Got it on sale with a 160W portable solar panel for about $900.
Appreciate your added calculations of runtime for various appliances, that added real world understanding for me, thanks
Hey Rick , just to let you know. I ordered the oupes maga2 today and used your discount code gon . Thank you for the discount. Can't wait to get it .have a great day.
You'll like it!
Wow! Wonderful info, especially able to connect to home electric panel.
The way the power units have become so much more effective over time is astounding. I still have a sense of worry about how long the units will last, and how they can be serviced if someone relies on them for primary power. But it's also taken away the barrier to have power in remote locations, to nomads, and for emergencies.
Always informative Looks like a great product been looking at one.May our paths crossing the west
If you see us anywhere, be sure to say hello!
We just bought an old 14ft 60s trailer, my Girl Cave, 😂 and nothing works in it so was thinking of a power station. Coffee and heat!👍😎🏆!!!🙋♀️🛻🇨🇦❤️‼️
That should be a nice project for you!
As always Rick, a good revue and especially demonstrating the most common uses for on the road. I have a different make but it performs well also.
Very nice unit from Oupes. Thanks for showing all the things it can safely power. I definitely like the size and design of it
You bet!
love ur channel! very informative.
Thank you!
:) THANKS MUCH for review and share! :) May have to save up for one... the older Oupes I have was replaced with no problem when it didn;t charge any more. GREAT Service and Warranty! ALL the BEST and Cheers! :)
Good review.
These provide an alternative & convenient way to provide your camper with power particularly for those intimidated by wiring their van/trailer. They also provide more flexibility, if needed.
However, the convenience comes at a cost. The battery capacity of the Mega 2 is comparable to just 2 Lifepo4 100A batteries at a time when the price of batteries is falling.
Particularly when an Oupes costs around $1,100 and additional batteries are almost $1,000.😮
Beautiful white sand in that area!
I'm gonna shop around, this spring, for a solar generator .. thanks rick..I was gonna go with the bluetti..now I'm not sure..thanks again, rick..
Have fun shopping!
@@gonagain thanks..
You might want to AVOID a Bluetti, I bought a small one, and it had 3 defects. It was impossible to talk to a live person at Bluetti. Could only communicate through email. It took 3 weeks to get a refund, and I had to pay the shipping to return their JUNK. Their customer service is TERRIBLE.
Now we have 2 EcoFlow units. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, and the BEST warranty (5years) ANYWHERE, and they work flawlessly.
Another great review! Thanks Rick.
Looks like something I like to invest in and include in our RV stuff
Great review. I have heard good things about oupes 👍. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Great review Rick . I hope Linda is OK we missed her ❤❤🙏🙏 stay warm
She just had surgery on her right eye and is doing fine. Next we wait for surgery on the left eye. Thanks for watching!
Excellent review...I'm in on this unit....🙏
Another nice unit.👍🏻
Does Oupes help with tech support if you want to use at home? Have a 1976 mobile home. Would be nice not to have to worry about spoilage and coffee.
For the power unit itself, it's just a matter of turning it on and plugging something in, but if you want to wire it into your existing electrical circuit I would recommend that you have a licensed electrician do that for you. That said, the instructions for that are in the manual for the accessory switch.
When are we getting wind tunnels on vehicles to add to Solar while driving?
Hi Rick. Another Good Review. I always thank you for educating me on the many different features these gizmos offer. But with all these different goodies available, I get more & more cornfused as time goes by. I Really wish there was a tutorial available as I need to be walked through the 'it does this, and it does that' as I'm the Clutz of the Month when it comes to anything technical. I wish I wasn't so slow on the up-take, but once I get it, I Never Forget it. Geezoki.
Maybe I need to say more in the videos. Thanks, Eric.
@gonagain OH Gees Rick, Not Once did I think you didn't deliver all the info or the How-To regarding the many features of this unit or other fabulous power stations. No, Not at all, it's Me who is lacking in the 'How it Works' department. I just need a little Sit Down when getting set up with Any New Equipment. I'm the one who is lacking, it's just the way my brain is wired. Rick, You are Tops with All your Presentations. God Bless. Hi Linda 👋
Hi Rick and Linda, sounds better than my Jackery. Don
Jackery is good quality, but they dropped the ball on LiFePO4 batteries so they don't last near as long. Some of the newer Jackerys have the newer batteries now, but not all.
Consider setting up in the sun to light up both you and the power station. Being in the shadow it is difficult to see the detail you describe about the power station .
When's you next explore going looking for pie.
Ya !! , & Ace Hardeware SelLs Frozen 😊Pies Around $18 , & No Tax On Senior Day Thursday, Peace & HApPyS PieS.
A month ago you were pushing the Bluetti now the Oupes ?? Which one is the best?
In this case, it's a matter of price and personal preference. Personally, I've had good luck with both. They have different dimensions, so which one fits in your situation?
Thanks for the review, Rick. Looks like a nice unit.
How times have changed. I remember when I was a kid no one would ever buy anything from a communist country, but it's normal today.
It's because we don't manufacture anything in this country any longer. All those good jobs are gone.
Yep Strange How Noth ing HardLey made Here, 😮Exept 😢Garbage Bags.
Yes, we did it to ourselves slowly over the years. Corporate America went for cheap labor and the government lowered the import taxes to let it all happen. @@gonagain
Rick, thank you for your reply. Have you run an efficiency test? I would be curious what you results are? It has been some time, maybe 6 months, so perhaps they have improved their efficiency. Plus this is the Mega 2, so it could also be different. Am curious... always looking for the best available unit
I did run an efficiency test when I first got the unit and it was 78%. The problem with efficiency tests is that the results are dependant on how large the inverter is compared to the size of the battery in the power station, how big the cooling fan is and at what level the factory has set the cutoff. For example, I an Itehil power station that I tested did very poorly and when I contacted the manufacturer they informed me that it was set at a higher cutoff in order to protect the battery from being taken down to a level that would damage it. That's why I don't do efficiency tests in my review videos any longer.
Free shipping or not? Says spring sale price $299.00. Thanks.
Sorry Rick. We had the Oupes 5 and found it to be low efficiency compared with several other brands. We actually returned our Oupes 5... Efficiency test was showing 69%...
This is review of the Mega 2 and it compares very well with more expensive brands.
Hey, Rick, love your videos.
Just wondering if you had a choice between the Bluetti
AC180 or oupes maga2. Which one would you recommend. I just want to make the right choice . have a great day and lots of fun.
That's a hard question to answer because both of them are very good. The Bluetti AC180L is the one that I recently reviewed and it's meant to be paired with the Bluetti MultiCooler. Both of these units are great. The Mega2 is a great value for the price and has great features. For yourself, look very carefully at the features, including size, weight, outlets, and price and see if one or the other stands out for you. I would trust either one.
@gonagain Thanks and keep up the great work you guys do for all us u-tubers.
@@thomashorn9152Be aware of the FACT that Bluetti has ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE customer service.
EcoFlow has the BEST WARRANTY 5 years, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Rick- oupes has done something. Even using your link and code I can only,see $1234.05. There is not $140 in tax. Any ideas? And the battery is $1024, not $800.
Click on that link again and look at the top of the page where it says "Spring Sale". You'll find the lower prices there.
321-min. This Vg, Size Even 4 a CAr, What's Nice iS 1 1/3-Hr Charge@ House 115VoLt Or Like a Generator This CouLd Run a Toaster Oven & Even Better With Some Sun input, 4 an Hour ➕ Bake a 9" x 9" Cake Lol
Mmmm...cake.
@@gonagain Ya With an, Extra2-- Eggy & & Dense'r Outcome, & 1/2-the Sugar@ Batter, & Then Aft Bake Put HoLes in it & Pour a CoupLe shots Of Any Booze Even Vodka Works Lol, Did You'ALLS See Those "Betty's" Festive Orange Muffins; Has OnLy 1/3-Cup Sugar@ batter, Something Like That WouLd make a SmalLer Boozy Cake, bye
like# 405 - Sneaky...
I think you have enough odds and ends to charge that equals my Mini-Split 😝
Another good review. I’ll pass . They are very expensive. Seems like the market is flooded with so many different power stations. 🤔
Rick.... In case you haven't heard..... there are several new Sodium (salt) Lithium Ion batteries coming new this year, Li-ion-Phosphate 4 will be History very soon. Salt is more plentiful in all areas, it doesn't require Mining like Lithium does. Here: Sodium material cost: $300.00-$800.00 per metric ton....! Li-ion: $78,000.00 per metric ton material cost. Sodium won't catch fire or blow up 800% safer than Li-ion......! =) Oh, it, Sodium can be drawn down to 0.00 volts w/no damage to battery, electrolyte, cells, sodium...!