How We Power Our Entire Adventure Van | Bluetti AC200 Max B300
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- If you're looking for a cost-effective way to power your van for days and would like the ability to take your battery bank with you in the event of a power outage, then watch this video. In this video, I will share the exact process of powering your entire van with the Bluetti AC200 Max and the B300. These two battery banks pack enough punch to give you days of power for living off the grid in your adventure van.
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This is so correct bro thanks. Victron must be in panic mode by now, not a chance should anybody ever perma mega snake wire a van for triple the cost. We took your advice and went with the AC300+B300. One wire to the 12v fuse box, two wires for AC outlets. Bring it into the house when not travelling, 3X200W panels keep most of a small house running 24/7 @modest loads.
Exactly! Great minds think alike
This seems like it'll be a game changer for some of the people out there just trying to live rather than go on adventures. It has values for everyone, but I think those that are out there surviving with the bare minimum in terms of power due to various reasons will have more options now that these all in one systems are being built. Everyday I find new things that fascinate the hell out of me because roughing it no longer means "roughing it" 😅. Don't get me wrong I'm not hating on it, it's just crazy fascinating to me. To be able to leave home without ever actually leaving home in a tiny vehicle is mind blowing 🤯.
Stay safe and well out there everyone ✌️ 💜
I would have to agree with you on that! thanks for the comments!
USB-C cable to magsafe (Mac) for DC charging of your Mac from the Bluetti!
I love how you look with the hair down!❤
I purchased the AC200max without the extended battery B230 or 300. Have not used the ac200 in my camper but I realize now after a few test I do need the extended battery. I need to connect the ac200 to camper and that will determine what size extended battery I need or two. Price is always a factor but you are so correct about these little units vs. a permanent system. Thanks for all the info just subscribed.
Thanks for the feedback!
Well said! I’m in the process of doing the exact same thing. I will say I had a horrible experience with Bluetti when my smaller unit failed BUT…because Bluetti is the only major power supply with a larger capacity DC output I’m going to take a chance on the 200 Max. We’ll see.
I can report that the 200max has not failed me once. It's been a practical and low cost solution that powers our van continuously. Thanks for the comment and good luck!
The EcoFlow Delta Pro has a 30A Anderson port. The larger Goal Zero models also have a 30A power port.
@@DaphneLowe good to know! Ecolflow is a bit larger than I was looking at but seems impressive if you can lift it😲
I chose the AC300 with the B300 battery for exactly that reason. The charging brick is internal.
You should use three 450 watt panels. You can also use the dc charge enhancer and add another 450 watt panel directly into the b300.
3 - 450's wouldn't fit on my roof with my fans or I would have. Appreciate the tip!
Well done Bro, I love these educational vids
Appreciate you dude!
@@roamingwithjosh love what you do man, my son in law is following you so he can do a wilderness rig like yours.
Am doing something similar in a bus, have a AC200P for a few months now and it works good, but heavy. Just got a Ecoflow Delta Max and a Bluetti EB3A for more power that I can move around, also sitting on the sidelines are 2 -24v Eg4 batteries and a Growwatt inverter for when it's done, that will run the toilet. But figured the AC200P will run the Galley, and maybe front Diesel heater. Lounge and back bedroom may get Delta Max and run back diesel heater. Still figuring it out, it's a lot of room.
There’s so many ways to connect the dots. Everyone has a different configuration and it takes multiple attempts to figure it all out.
@@roamingwithjosh this is very true. Most people don't have a clue how much power they use for stuff. Me included. I had a small idea. But that's why I got power banks, to understand how much I need to do different things. I have been doing stage lighting for a long time and know how much power that can take but not how much boiling water and cook things. I'm a but of a geek when it comes to technology. Well maybe a lot 😂
I did the same thought as you and made a system using a powerstation
Much less expensive and works like a charm. Thanks for the comment!
What I don't like about the AC200Max is the huge AC brick charger. It does take up precious space in any RV.
I would agree with that. Making the charger itself internal and just having a power cord would simplify the unit. Thanks for the comment!
One of the major advantages EcoFlow power stations have over all the Bluetti power stations (except the EB3A) is not needing an external brick.
Have you considered making a simple diagram available? Something visual would be helpful. I don't know if you sell merch, but you could make it available there for a small sum there. If you don't sell merch give me a shout. That's what I've done for 29 years.
Hey, Rusty. We do sell merch through a 3rd party. I wouldn't be interested in having to stock and ship myself. If you have some info on it, shoot me an email josh@nativenomads.us . I have not made a diagram but I probably should consider doing that. It's difficult to follow in words.
@@roamingwithjosh Thanks for the reply. I will be in touch.
Thank you for sharing. I have the exact same setup. Still trying to figure out for an easy way to fast charging from the van battery/alternator while driving. Wondering if you have that setup.
That's something I have not tried to tackle yet. I generally don't have power issues so I'm not sure I will take that project on.
Thanks.
Why can't the bluetti just be plugged into the inverter and charge up while driving?? It's an AC outlet. Is there a reason it can't be plugged into the inverter which is already wired to the alternator??
@@NicoProv It's not a pure sine wave inverter, bad for your electronics.
Instead of having an inverter which consume additional power, why not get D050S and connect that to secondary battery? I've been running this setup for over a year now and it works. I also added a automatic battery disconnect between secondary battery and D050S so I don't kill secondary battery by fully discharging it all the time.
I only have the inverter turned on when I need to use it via a switch on the wall so it's not constantly consuming power. I'm not familiar with the item you're referencing, but I'll check it out!
imagine if you have an RV + 3 Bluetti and Solar Panels , you can at least survive on a zombie apocalypse for several years , just food hunting and ur good to go 👍🏼
lol good point!
Excellent info.!
Thank you!
Outstanding segment. Thankyou, very helpful. Just subscribed. I've heard about a phantom power draw while the ac output on the 200 max is on even if no ac/inverted power is being used. Have you experienced this? Is it simply a matter of turning the ac power output function off while not in use? Also, you mentioned having power from this bluetti for heating and "cooling." Curious what kind of air conditioning you are using to keep the van cool being powered by the bluetti? Thankyou so much for this segment. Not too technical at all. It made perfect sense the way you explained how and why you did this and how it's worked for your van.
Thank you for subscribing! There is definitely a small draw if the AC is on, even if there's nothing plugged in. My assumption is there may be a small light on inside the unit. My renogy inverter switch has a small light that draws power, and if I leave it on, it will eventually drain my secondary lead acid battery. I haven't purchased an AC unit yet. Generally, we are at elevation in the summertime, so I haven't jumped at putting one in yet. I will update you with a video once I make that decision.
I had this “small draw” but a firmware update cleared it up quickly.
Aux beam has a Bluetooth 8 switch that im using to power the entire van, you just run the power from bluetti to the aux beam fuse panel, then wire your stuff to it, simple.. you dont need the blu sea panel
I've had bad experiences with blue tooth control from aux beam so I want the hardwired route and never had a single issue.
@roamingwithjosh fair enough, I haven't actually used the Bluetooth option. It's easy to just reach the controller , I replaced a nitize switch panel with the auxbeam controller and fuse panel , and it seems OK just switching on lights, fans, and water pump.. 🤞
Awsome info, Just wondering if you think the AC 180 with a 400 w panel would be good enough for a van powering just lights and a fridge, diesel heater ect. as oposed to the 200max
I would say yes, but that really depends on how much sun you're getting.
My setup is 2 Fossibot 2400, one charge with dc-dc with 470 Watt, and Fossibot has UPS so when one is done automatically the other one steps in.For me there is no better system , cheap and good.
Nice!
I'm looking at doing this same(ish) thing with my build. My only worry is powering my Diesel heater (espar S2) with it. Have you had any issues with the heater cutting out while running the system hard?? Thanks for the vid👌🏼
Edward, I'm currently in Yosemite and it was 22 degrees last night. The heater ran for almost the entire night and I had zero issues. The only issues you will have is with how much power it consumes over that period of time. My guess is the webasto and the espar pull about the same amount of power so there shouldn't be any issue.
1:32. Why can’t you run AC wires from your power station to a couple installed AC outlets? Obviously you’ll need to manually turn the inverter switch on and off to save energy, but why can’t you do that? Like you, my van build is 95% DC too, but I did that with my two Ecoflow Delta 1300’s. Is there something about the Bluetti that prevents you from running AC wires to AC outlets?
Honestly it's something that I never considered. I don't have the need for any ac outlets beyond what the bluetti has and the one running off my inverter.
I did just that. I ran a cable connected to the 30a style plug to a small breaker panel and distributed it to all my ac devices (water heater, air conditioner, microwave, coffee machine, etc). Works great!
Great video! You inspired me to buy BLUETTI. I just bought the AC300 plus the b300 on prime day for less than 3k. What do you think about the AC300? I’m excited to finally have power! Same set up as you. Do you recommend installing a house battery and another inverter like you did? Thank you
Awesome! I haven't done much research on the AC300, sounds like you got a great deal. I wouldn't say it's necessary, but it's good to have piece of mind in the even that you need it.
Get a DC boost buck for your laptop to run off your battery. I do that. DC-DC Boost Buck Module 12V to 27V 5A 135Wmax Power Supply Converter than you will not need AC power.
Awesome! thank you for that info.
Thanks for your very informative videos. I am starting my electrical setup the same as you have here. I have the AC200max with their aviation cable into a Bluesea fuse block. But the Espar heater is giving an error code, saying there is not enough power for start up. Apparently, there are quite a few people encountering this same problem right now.
Can you shed some light on how you got your heater to start up using the AC200max? Did you do something different?
The Espar may pull more power than what the battery bank can handle, but I'm not sure how that could be. I have the Webasto heater and i'm not sure if they pull different amounts of power at startup. I'm sorry I can't be more help with this one.
How long would it take to run out of charge in your van without any source to charge it?
Thanks for sharing the video but I do find the AC200Max a bit too big for a 2kWh power station.
That’s understandable. Thanks for the comment.
But it's not just a power station it's also a 2000w pure sine wave inverter and mppt charge converter And DC to DC converter. When look at like that it's super small and cheap.
Great video! Why did you need the Renogy 1,000 watt inverter from your secondary battery? The Bluetti allows charging from the alternator. Not understanding why you installed the inverter. Thanks
I wasn't sure that I could charge off the alternator for the Bluetti. Could you share how that's done?
@@roamingwithjosh there is a video out by a youtuber using the bluetti DC charging enhancer model DO5OS 500E and adapting the connection to the alternator. Link to video ruclips.net/video/dBkLdeyzgyM/видео.html
How long would it take to fin out of charge in your van without any source to charge it?
I’m considering this to power a few lights, maybe 2 max air fans, 12v fridge, and (wishfully) a decent tv and Nintendo switch. Ideally with at least 300 watts of solar. Does that sound reasonable with just the ac200max?
It sounds good. Only issue is the heat you will be traveling in. The hotter it is the more the fridge will run and at 60-80 watts consistently you could run into issues, even with the solar. Something I learned the hard way on a beach trip to Forida. Hence the upgrade.
@@roamingwithjosh yeah beach trips are like half the reason I’m considering building a van 🚐 thanks for the response!
How many volts is the bluetti solar input? Which array should you use, in series or parallel?
I believe it's 24v but don't quote me on that. You can use any array. I ran mine in series.
great video. what do you use for air conditioner and fridge? im researching for an efficient fridge and ac for my e250 ford van (no high top). and will only have the ac200max without the b300. thanks
I don't have an AC. You will have a hard time finding a unit that can be powered by the AC200max because most of them are fused at 80amps and the outlet on the AC200max is only a 30 amp. You may have to go with a zero breeze or something similar for ac. We use this fridge and it works fantastic adventurerigshop.com/collections/sprinter-accessories-1/products/dometic-crx-140s-refrigerator if you have a list of things you need I would encourage you to email info@adventurerigshop.com and let them know what you're looking for. They can get you a better discount then most other companies and if you don't see what you need on their site they can source it for you.
Thanks for this brother! I had a quick question.
Can you run your van and have the 1000w inverter running to charge the Blueitti?
Sure can!
Hi there, great video good info.
I have a question can I use a with a 50 amps dc to dc charger that I already have in my van to charge it?
I have not figured out how to do that yet. I was thinking the same thing though.
You can get 500+ watts with a DC to DC booster from alternator. Not sure if you can put 50 amps in but I’m wondering the same with my 20/40A Dc charger ruclips.net/video/I78RxjRXTn4/видео.html
do you keep the bluitti charged with your solar panel or you have it connected to your alternator?
Solar only
What is the reason for you considering selling your van?
To build another one. I really enjoy the process of building something.
it has a battery in it, battery's have life spans,, ,why does no one ever mention the realiety of this blue ettie, ot has a life span,, what is the life span ?
Everything has a lifespan, and I think that's well-understood by anyone who uses batteries.
And you can buy 3 replacement units for the cost of the $15000. Systems that do the same thing. This is the future, for sure. Soon, everyone will be making a system like the Bluetti. Thank you for the video. I thank I. I'll be going this route. It's a no-brainer.
@@joeep46 I totally agree. I understand some power stations are incredibly robust, but most people have no need for that kind of system. Good luck on the build!
If you use the bluetti every single day. Drain in 100% everyday day. You will have 10 years out of the batteries to where they will only charge to 80% instead of 100%. So... i dont see the lifespan being a problem for most. A ton of videos go over this. This is one of the main reason people are liking these batteries.
@cjam3660
re charging your macbook ? can you not charge it from a Baseus 160W Car Charger USB Type C QC 5.0 from ebay along with a 100watt usb tye c d to dc power jack connector available from nse imports ?
Yea I could. What about other items that require more than 160w?
you will have read if you had looked at the product that it will only charge at 100 watts as the 160 is divided between 3 outlets 1 usb c 100 watt 1 usb c 30 watt 1 usb 2 30 wats anything over that uou may need an inverter. as yet i have not needed an inverter, but my needs are minimal
Someone want to tell this guy that his MacBook is converting AC to DC with his power brick? Can charge via DC using USB.
I think you just told me...
using the bluetti DC charging enhancer model DO5OS 500E and adapting the connection to the alternator. Link to video ruclips.net/video/dBkLdeyzgyM/видео.html
Thank you!
@@roamingwithjosh I gave the wrong link. This is the correct video to charge bluetti with alternator ruclips.net/video/5EeVqgc_CyE/видео.html
He uses the charger adaptor to similtaneously charge w/solar.
this guy likes to hear himself talk. Even at 2x speed he literally took now breaks and just kept on talking. Just get straight to the point my guy.
Thanks for the comment! We appreciate it!
So much bad info in 1 video. I appreciate the effort though
Thanks for the comment!
As an electrician, listening to you explain how 12 V works is extremely cringe But also seems you’re spreading false hopes about how much 12 V at 30 Amps can power
It powers my entire van and can power most people's van. I'm obviously not an electrician, nor are most people, and hopefully, the people who aren't electricians understand me.
That is a waste of time. Not cost effective.
Thanks for the comment!
Want more views? Six (6) minutes of information in twenty-two (22) minutes. Less really is more,
I don't care about views. This isn't my job, and not all people share your opinion. I appreciate the comment.