Learn more about the BLUETTI AC180 and Use code: CarolynAC180 after June 14th to receive 20% off bit.ly/3OGFvZ5 Is it possible to live in an RV off grid without an expensive solar system use a BLUETTI AC180 instead? Find out by spending a day with me in my RV Life. #bluetti #bluettiac180 #bluettipowerstation #portablebattery
Great point! Being able to recharge the power station using solar panels is a game-changer for RV life. It's even more convenient with the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. With its fast recharging capability and impressive capacity, it's a reliable option for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Plus, its waterproof design ensures durability wherever our adventures take us. Definitely worth considering!
Safety Tip: ALL items with a Lithium battery should be kept out of the sun as much as possible. I would rig a shade above the power station while it charges.
I just put the power station in the shade provided by the solar panel. Put the panel close to your RV, put the power station in the shade provided by the panel, and then use a short extension cord into the RV.
I have a Bluetti 600 watt. It works well for my minimal needs. I did a lot of checking around and I think Bluetti is the best value which is extremely easy to use. Not complicated at all and very versatile.
Anyone who lives near a coastline needs one of these if they can't afford a home generator. The storms and hurricanes knock power out all the time. These are much better than having to constantly put gas in a regular generator.
@Cindy Church I'm in South GA and we always lose power when they come out of the Gulf. I have a Jackery that is smaller, wish I had known Bluetti was coming out with this I would've waited.
I have the old bluetti 150 in my rv. It is connected to 350 watts of solar on the roof. I can recharge the bluetti and my e bike battery at the same time. Takes between 6 and 7 hours under those circumstances. I need my bluetti to power an oxygen concentrator at night. Uses about 900 watt hours each night. These things are great!😊
Bluetti is having a great sale right now! I just bought two of these AC180s and a 420 watt solar panel. That way one power station can keep my 12 volt fridge cold and I could be charging or using the other one. I like the idea of having a portable folding solar panel, that way my van will still look stealthy if I’m camping in a city.
Wow! That was so easy to understand! I’ll have to do some homework to see if it could run an instapot and a sewing my machine! Thanks for that great demonstration 😀
I'm really impressed, it has everything a person could need! It did last all day!👏 I have a family member looking for something like this for their CPAP because we have lots of power outages. Thx Carolyn!
Some time when I get enough set aside to get a van or such, I will be glad to use a outfit/ equipment such as this. Until then, I am renting an apartment and stashing $ aside. Thanks for the great review 😊. Shivering black bell thumbs up 😎
You're absolutely right. You can't install a comparable system in an RV for a fraction of the price. The advancements over the past 5 years have been game changers. Just bought a Ecoflow Delta Max 2016wh power station and it fits nicely under the dinette table in my A-frame camper. Couldn't resist and got the Ecoflow Wave 2 A/C which also fits under the table and will vent through the floor. With the solar that I have I'll be able to cook with induction, have plenty of power plus A/C in the desert and all off-grid for a fraction of what it would have cost. This absolutely changes where I can go and when I can go. Got everything on sale over Memorial Day. My Honda 2200i generator is going up for sale!
I'd love to see how long it would last if you plugged your RV directly into it. I'm going to try out plugging my tiny camper into the one I have just to see.
Also love your videos. One thing to mention that people need to know is this unit won’t be done for in 10 years after 3,000 full charges. It just means it battery degrades after that 3,000 charge mark it doesn’t mean it’s not gonna work no more. It just degrades to 80% of its original battery capacity so it just won’t last as long as it did before reaching that 3,000 full charge cycle mark. It will have 80% battery capacity and will still work just fine. It will then basically turn into a 800 watt to 900 watt generator battery and no longer a 1,152 watt hour batttery. As it degrades it’s watt hours get less and less at lasting. But it doesn’t mean it’s dead and bad after 3,000 full charge cycles so you’ll get many many more years than 10 out these things.
I have portable power stations as well as solar on top. The solar on top I use to run my air conditioner. Which is fantastic. The portables are great because you can use them outside as well. I love solar.
I just bought one of these on Amazon on sale for $599 no sales tax in Montana so I paid $599 for it. I love it. I already have 3 EcoFlow’s the 256 watt hour ones, 2 other bluetti’s the 268 watt hour ones the EB3A’s love those to. Now I have this 180 and LOVE IT. I been testing it out since I got it and did a test running my 50 inch Roku tv, ps5, Xbox series s, Nintendo switch and my internet T-Mobile modem all hooked up to through a surge protected and played the ps5 version of fallout 4 and it lasted 3 hours using it all hooked up to it from 100% to 3% and then it took 1 hour to charge back to 100% in standard mode while I kept playing on everything still hooked up to it while it charged. Then I tested running just the tv and internet modem and it ran 8 hours and 45 minutes watched like 5 movies all day on it with that 50 inch tv lmao. I’m impressed. Then today I used my George Forman grill and cooked some hamburgers in 17 minutes and it pulls around 1,100 watts for that grill and it used 20% from 100 to 80% battery like doing that for 17 minutes. That’s awesome. My next test tomorrow will be hooking up my 500 watt ac to it and see if it gets 2 hours running that. This thing is a beast. Perfect for rv life or car living life. I need more. Time to save up for buying more hoping on sale lol.
Great vid lady. The others talk about watt hours and stuff like that which I don't understand. You did show me what the unit does which is what I wanted.
@@CarolynsRVLife Yes, you did, but people must be aware that they must buy only pure sine waves. A simulated sine wave will significantly decrease the life of solid-state devices (e.g., your computer and phone)
This is the video I needed! The 799 sale wss just extended until July 19th! Also, the b80 expansion battery can be connected to the ac 180. However, since the b80 is only 100 less than the 180 on sale, it might be a better deal to get two bluetti ac 180s on sale. However, right now I can't afford either option. But watching your video, it seems that the ac 180 is enough for my needs. I'm moving full-time into an rv.
Thanks for sharing and Bluetti for letting you share it. Something like this would be good just to have in home or in a bugout kit to have, this would be better than a solar generator for a pinch without the noise or the chances of it getting stolen. Ones on the East Coast when they have storms and power goes down for days or weeks. The use of it sounds endless. I was checking out solar panels and everything on Temu and they were very reasonable and going to invest in a 2 or 300 watt setup just in case. And I will be looking into this little guy as well. Blessings!
Carolyn.. a great revieuw and very clear explained I was looking for a powerstation for sometime and you made it easy for me to make a choice.. thank you Greetings from the Netherlands 😉🇳🇱
For a fan, a DC powered USB-C fan would be more efficient than an AC fan. The USB-C is rated for up to 100 watts. That way the inverter would not need to run to supply AC electricity.
@@freetheppl5376 I doubt it. My USB-C is limited to 100 watts. The smallest 12 volt heaters I've seen are around 250 watts. Power stations still have a 12 volt out that does not need the inverter. So if this is for a power station, look into a 12 volt mini-heater.
the difference is that in power lift the sine wave is modified. So you no longer have a pure sine wave inverter. As someone who's run my whole life off a modified sine wave inverter for years, most electronics are fine (including laptops). But it's important to check, some electronics are sensitive to t hat.
1100 watts won't last the 24 hr day..not if using the AC...but based on what you said I think you'll last 8 to 10 he's day for sure with using solar to keep batteries charged up. I like how it gives you the read out of times though that's a good feature
I ran my bipap on the jackery battery for 8 hrs one night with nothing else plugged it did fine I gave the 1000 jackery I’m definitely getting another battery I live in a 24 foot motorhome
One thing I always wonder about those power stations is "what would happen if you plugged in three 200w solar panels to charge it?" Would it self-regulate and only take in 500w max? Or would it fry something and wreck your power station? Great topic choice, btw. I did something similar a few months ago with my Oupes. I went around the house and plugged things in one at a time to see how many watts they actually pulled and how long the unit could run it. Then I made a list because I'll never remember it all. LOL I still need to figure out how long it takes to charge it with my solar panel to decide if I want to add another panel or not.
I totally love the cover you have on your barrel chair and would love to get a couple for my rv, could you post a link to where you got them? I would really appreciate that a lot! ❤️😀
I wonder if you could just use your adapter (that lets you plug into household 15Amp circuits) and plug the Bluetti 180 right into your RV shore power outside outlet. This would save you from the wires that are sprawling from the unit when you are using it indoors. Might be worth a try. Thanks for the "real use" video
The wife and I pulled off @ a rest stop it was chilly we plugged a 1500W 120AC to our new AC180 it supported this small space heater a flat 1.5 Hr. heat and fan at it's lowest setting. Yea we woke up shivering in 1.5 Hr. got back on the road that was it for the Bluetti AC180 LO?
Would like to get one of these for my house. Have weathered two power outages due to hurricanes. Thaks for the thorough review. ? Why is your discount not available until after June 14th?
Hi Carolyn I did just purchase the Bluetti 180 and the solar panel. Now I will be able to use a airfryer/toaster oven that is a game changer and many other items. My question is since were both boondockers, how do you keep your chassis battery charged in order to keep your house batteries charged wothout solar?
Great video.!! Finally I am starting to under the lingo!! I am still confused about the purpose of the inverter? Is it built in? Or separete? What is its purpose? I am in Canafa so the price is a higher than US $$$ but in comparion the Bluetti 180 with tge solar panels us a better deal. Any feedback on the inverter is appreciated. Cheers from Ontario!!
An inverter changes the battery voltage to 120v standard wall outlet power to run those devices that need it such as the blender or fan, you loose a bit of power to heat in the conversion process as its only 80-85% efficient on most good models. Also if you can plug your device into usb or car 12v plug (laptop/phone/cpap/DC fan) instead of the A/C inverter you can get more out of what you stored from solar in the battery. Hope that helps
You've also reviewed the Jackery and VTOMAN. I think the Jackery had some problems. Overall which one do you like best? Do you still use the other two? If you could only keep one which one would it be? These power stations are pretty expensive and I can only afford one so I want to be sure I get one I can count on. Thanks for all the reviews!
@@waitaminute2015 No idea. But the others are pretty pricy plus you need to buy the solar panels. I don't know if it works with only Bluetti panels or if a cheaper brand will work.
What I have found is that as time goes on the technology just keeps improving. The newer technology... at least for the bigger units is now Lithium Iron Phosphate.. rather than Lithium Ion. It's not that the smaller Jackery's are not good . they can be very helpful... but now there are even MORE powerful ones. I have a 2200w Anker for my HOUSE, it's a Beast...but probably a bit too big for a Van. I think Carolyn's Bluette is a perfect size for RV living.
It can be discharged to zero, but I think the parameters can be adjusted with the app.I herd tell for max batt life, it should between 20and 80 percent
I actually asked Bluetti whether they had a built in reserve to keep from discharging the batteries completely. Bluetti says that when your screen says 0%, the batteries actually have about 10% left in them to prevent damage to the battery. I usually stay between a state of charge between 20% and about 90%. I know a lot of people don’t charge it above 80% but a lot of those people charge them to 100% if there is a hurricane warning. I am in earthquake country so no advance warning.
Yikes! I have on board solar... 220Amp hrs and I run everything 12v all day and night. Amp hrs drop to 170 amp hrs over night. Using acid 6v batteries (4)....450 solar watts. My refer runs on propane. I cannot run my 3000w inverter until I up grade batteries. You should do fine for a day...day 1/2? If you could have the Bluetti charging while you use it would be fun! For anything 110v I run my onbiard generator.I use a 300w Rockpals power station for low amp draw stuff like a heating pad or to charge laptop.
Learn more about the BLUETTI AC180 and Use code: CarolynAC180 after June 14th to receive 20% off bit.ly/3OGFvZ5
Is it possible to live in an RV off grid without an expensive solar system use a BLUETTI AC180 instead? Find out by spending a day with me in my RV Life.
#bluetti #bluettiac180 #bluettipowerstation #portablebattery
Impressive.
Bluetti is great.
If this is yours now I'd hop skip n jump around wooohooo. Super Cool I hope you are really happy with it.
I just tried to order this and the discount while still good was $20 not 20% 😩
I'm using your code over all the others, because you matched my use case the best. Only correction is the code is for 20 off, not 20%
Don’t forget the most important part that you can hook up your solar panels during the day to help recharge as your using your unit
Great point! Being able to recharge the power station using solar panels is a game-changer for RV life. It's even more convenient with the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. With its fast recharging capability and impressive capacity, it's a reliable option for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Plus, its waterproof design ensures durability wherever our adventures take us. Definitely worth considering!
Two things i really loved about your video today, Your cheerfulness, and your demonstration of real world applications.
Carolyn, You can also run an extention cable from your panel into your camper and charge while using the ac180. It has pass through charging .
Safety Tip: ALL items with a Lithium battery should be kept out of the sun as much as possible.
I would rig a shade above the power station while it charges.
How about an extension cord from your rv to the solar panel?
I just put the power station in the shade provided by the solar panel. Put the panel close to your RV, put the power station in the shade provided by the panel, and then use a short extension cord into the RV.
I have a Bluetti 600 watt. It works well for my minimal needs. I did a lot of checking around and I think Bluetti is the best value which is extremely easy to use. Not complicated at all and very versatile.
Hi Donna, I'm so glad you're happy with your Bluetti!
Anyone who lives near a coastline needs one of these if they can't afford a home generator. The storms and hurricanes knock power out all the time.
These are much better than having to constantly put gas in a regular generator.
Or here in California where our power company shuts power off for days for fire safety!
Great idea. I live in the FL panhandle and want to get this, for sure
@Cindy Church I'm in South GA and we always lose power when they come out of the Gulf. I have a Jackery that is smaller, wish I had known Bluetti was coming out with this I would've waited.
I love watching RUclips and your channel.
I have the old bluetti 150 in my rv. It is connected to 350 watts of solar on the roof. I can recharge the bluetti and my e bike battery at the same time. Takes between 6 and 7 hours under those circumstances. I need my bluetti to power an oxygen concentrator at night. Uses about 900 watt hours each night. These things are great!😊
Thank you for this clear demonstration of this very useful alternative!! Seems to be a real game changer!
Just in case you’re not aware, StarLink has a sleep mode. It’s very helpful to me in conserving battery.
Yes I know about sleep mode. just turn it off with my inverter at night. Since the inverter doesn't stay on
That would be good in home too,and thank you for the recipe👌Happy trails
Bluetti is having a great sale right now!
I just bought two of these AC180s and a 420 watt solar panel. That way one power station can keep my 12 volt fridge cold and I could be charging or using the other one. I like the idea of having a portable folding solar panel, that way my van will still look stealthy if I’m camping in a city.
I bought mine from Amazon with the solar and is on sale for $875!
Such a practical demonstration! Thank you! My AC180 is now ordered.
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Excellent review and recipe,but the hands down winner ? Sadie's face when you turned the fan on her way.. I know how she feels
Wow! That was so easy to understand! I’ll have to do some homework to see if it could run an instapot and a sewing my machine! Thanks for that great demonstration 😀
Love my Bluetti and matching portable solar panels which also charge my lithium main battery. I run frig/freezer and electronics.
I'm really impressed, it has everything a person could need! It did last all day!👏 I have a family member looking for something like this for their CPAP because we have lots of power outages. Thx Carolyn!
Thank you. This is very useful information.
Absolutely the best demo from start to finish of any product of any RUclips channel I have ever seen bravo. I don’t even need it and I want to buy it.
This is exactly what I'm asking for Christmas this year😁
Some time when I get enough set aside to get a van or such, I will be glad to use a outfit/ equipment such as this.
Until then, I am renting an apartment and stashing $ aside.
Thanks for the great review 😊.
Shivering black bell thumbs up 😎
You're absolutely right. You can't install a comparable system in an RV for a fraction of the price. The advancements over the past 5 years have been game changers. Just bought a Ecoflow Delta Max 2016wh power station and it fits nicely under the dinette table in my A-frame camper. Couldn't resist and got the Ecoflow Wave 2 A/C which also fits under the table and will vent through the floor. With the solar that I have I'll be able to cook with induction, have plenty of power plus A/C in the desert and all off-grid for a fraction of what it would have cost. This absolutely changes where I can go and when I can go. Got everything on sale over Memorial Day. My Honda 2200i generator is going up for sale!
Just a thought... keep the Honda generator... ALWAYS good to have BACK UP when it comes to power these days.
I've been looking at this power source for over a year. Saving up for it now. Thanks for the great review.
When you picked Bluetti up outside it looked huge, but on your counter, it looks manageable. And OH MY! Starlink is SO expensive!
I use a lot of Dash Mini cookers using my Bluetti.
Thank you...great 'real-life' example...love your adventures...
You did an awesome demonstration
I'd love to see how long it would last if you plugged your RV directly into it. I'm going to try out plugging my tiny camper into the one I have just to see.
Please let us know👍🏻
Oh man, I have a Jackery but I’m going to get this when I need a new generator
:-)
You can also Solar charge it during the day while using it
For your cpap machine, get a 12-volt adapter. Saves a lot of power, invertor doesn't need to run.
You put your heart into this presentation and very enjoyable to watch. I own a AP180 and will also purchase a larger unit for my RV later. Thank you.
I looked at the Canadian prices, reasonable for what it is, but I don't need it yet.. Great evening picture Carolyn!
Off topic but hey, I have the same flowered rugs in my camper. So cute 🌼🪻🌸🏵😊
Also love your videos. One thing to mention that people need to know is this unit won’t be done for in 10 years after 3,000 full charges. It just means it battery degrades after that 3,000 charge mark it doesn’t mean it’s not gonna work no more. It just degrades to 80% of its original battery capacity so it just won’t last as long as it did before reaching that 3,000 full charge cycle mark. It will have 80% battery capacity and will still work just fine. It will then basically turn into a 800 watt to 900 watt generator battery and no longer a 1,152 watt hour batttery. As it degrades it’s watt hours get less and less at lasting. But it doesn’t mean it’s dead and bad after 3,000 full charge cycles so you’ll get many many more years than 10 out these things.
I'm guessing that you CAN make it all day on the Bluetti AC180! I'll now watch till the end to see. I have faith!❤️
You can solar charge while using the outlets.
Yes if you watch your output
I have one of these. It works wonderfully. Such an awesome powerstation.
I have portable power stations as well as solar on top. The solar on top I use to run my air conditioner. Which is fantastic. The portables are great because you can use them outside as well. I love solar.
I just bought one of these on Amazon on sale for $599 no sales tax in Montana so I paid $599 for it. I love it. I already have 3 EcoFlow’s the 256 watt hour ones, 2 other bluetti’s the 268 watt hour ones the EB3A’s love those to. Now I have this 180 and LOVE IT. I been testing it out since I got it and did a test running my 50 inch Roku tv, ps5, Xbox series s, Nintendo switch and my internet T-Mobile modem all hooked up to through a surge protected and played the ps5 version of fallout 4 and it lasted 3 hours using it all hooked up to it from 100% to 3% and then it took 1 hour to charge back to 100% in standard mode while I kept playing on everything still hooked up to it while it charged. Then I tested running just the tv and internet modem and it ran 8 hours and 45 minutes watched like 5 movies all day on it with that 50 inch tv lmao. I’m impressed. Then today I used my George Forman grill and cooked some hamburgers in 17 minutes and it pulls around 1,100 watts for that grill and it used 20% from 100 to 80% battery like doing that for 17 minutes. That’s awesome. My next test tomorrow will be hooking up my 500 watt ac to it and see if it gets 2 hours running that. This thing is a beast. Perfect for rv life or car living life. I need more. Time to save up for buying more hoping on sale lol.
Really nice battery set up!
Wow that’s amazing!! Thanks for sharing this with us Carolyn!❤❤
Thank you so much for this review. I am showing this to my husband. We do have two Honda generators, but it sure would be nice to have this as well.
Great vid lady. The others talk about watt hours and stuff like that which I don't understand. You did show me what the unit does which is what I wanted.
Wow, that looks like a winner. They sure have come a long way. I sure hope
you get to keep it.
Fun video! Power banks have made van life so doable for anyone !
Great review. An important spec is that the BLUETTI outputs pure sinewave, which is far more efficient and easier on your equipment.
I'm pretty sure I said that
@@CarolynsRVLife Yes, you did, but people must be aware that they must buy only pure sine waves. A simulated sine wave will significantly decrease the life of solid-state devices (e.g., your computer and phone)
Yes
Wow, bluetti did it even better than the previous one. Excited 😁😁
Of course you will! I really like this set up thanks Carolyn this is so cool I can run my Vitamix too😊when I get it!🥴
This is the video I needed! The 799 sale wss just extended until July 19th! Also, the b80 expansion battery can be connected to the ac 180. However, since the b80 is only 100 less than the 180 on sale, it might be a better deal to get two bluetti ac 180s on sale. However, right now I can't afford either option. But watching your video, it seems that the ac 180 is enough for my needs. I'm moving full-time into an rv.
Starlink actually doesn't use very much power. 70W on boot but only 28-30W when up and running. Very small.
I keep hearing folks mention the Bluetti .. thx for the video
Thanks for sharing and Bluetti for letting you share it. Something like this would be good just to have in home or in a bugout kit to have, this would be better than a solar generator for a pinch without the noise or the chances of it getting stolen. Ones on the East Coast when they have storms and power goes down for days or weeks. The use of it sounds endless. I was checking out solar panels and everything on Temu and they were very reasonable and going to invest in a 2 or 300 watt setup just in case. And I will be looking into this little guy as well. Blessings!
I believe you’ll be able to make it 1 day on solar
Carolyn.. a great revieuw and very clear explained
I was looking for a powerstation for sometime and you made it easy for me to make a choice.. thank you
Greetings from the Netherlands 😉🇳🇱
I have the Bluetti 70s and charge all my electronics for the day on it but i dont have a tv or starlink.
Now that’s pretty cool! Thanks for sharing this with us!! What a handy product 😊…Lisa ( the wingman’s wife)
For a fan, a DC powered USB-C fan would be more efficient than an AC fan. The USB-C is rated for up to 100 watts. That way the inverter would not need to run to supply AC electricity.
Quick question is there a USB-C heater? :-)
@@freetheppl5376 I doubt it. My USB-C is limited to 100 watts. The smallest 12 volt heaters I've seen are around 250 watts. Power stations still have a 12 volt out that does not need the inverter. So if this is for a power station, look into a 12 volt mini-heater.
just ordered....great info video
great choice, you're going to love it. Thank you!!
The power lift is only for things with a heating element. It can destroy other electronic devices. Hobotec covers this issue.
the difference is that in power lift the sine wave is modified. So you no longer have a pure sine wave inverter. As someone who's run my whole life off a modified sine wave inverter for years, most electronics are fine (including laptops). But it's important to check, some electronics are sensitive to t hat.
Carolyn, thanks for the review. Blessings always for you n sadie
1100 watts won't last the 24 hr day..not if using the AC...but based on what you said I think you'll last 8 to 10 he's day for sure with using solar to keep batteries charged up. I like how it gives you the read out of times though that's a good feature
Yes...
Thank you for sharing the new information, it's very informative.
You're welcome Michael.
I'm convinced. I want one!!
1100 WH ÷ 12v = 91.66 AH
A very cool little gadget..could be a game changer! I will guess it will be sufficient ;)
Thank you so much for this review
thank you,great review..i am looking to get this,it goes on sale here in Canada in 5 days a bit more expensive here though when compared to the US
I ran my bipap on the jackery battery for 8 hrs one night with nothing else plugged it did fine I gave the 1000 jackery I’m definitely getting another battery I live in a 24 foot motorhome
One thing I always wonder about those power stations is "what would happen if you plugged in three 200w solar panels to charge it?" Would it self-regulate and only take in 500w max? Or would it fry something and wreck your power station?
Great topic choice, btw. I did something similar a few months ago with my Oupes. I went around the house and plugged things in one at a time to see how many watts they actually pulled and how long the unit could run it. Then I made a list because I'll never remember it all. LOL I still need to figure out how long it takes to charge it with my solar panel to decide if I want to add another panel or not.
You probably could do at least three days of essential things on that.... and really really essential things a whole week +.
That is just to cool and for people who are money poor what a deal. Suzanne
I must be stupid what's that
Do not use power lifting mode on things with motors or electronics -it can damage it. Drops the voltage to jack up the amps.
Well done, 🔵 Bluetti! ☺
Man if we could only survive without devices we wouldn't need a solar pack at all
I totally love the cover you have on your barrel chair and would love to get a couple for my rv, could you post a link to where you got them? I would really appreciate that a lot! ❤️😀
Loved the video! May I ask how long it took to charge up to 100% with the 200W solar?
I wonder if you could just use your adapter (that lets you plug into household 15Amp circuits) and plug the Bluetti 180 right into your RV shore power outside outlet.
This would save you from the wires that are sprawling from the unit when you are using it indoors.
Might be worth a try.
Thanks for the "real use" video
I’m guessing a person needs a good generator; a good Bluetti and probably about 400 watts of solar panels in order to be off grid full time???
@@EfficientRVer So if it’s possible go for a Good power station and solar panel vs gas generator Thank You
If you charge the Bluetti with solar while you’re also plugging in devices it’s really a win. Awesome.
The wife and I pulled off @ a rest stop it was chilly we plugged a 1500W 120AC to our new AC180 it supported this small space heater a flat 1.5 Hr. heat and fan at it's lowest setting. Yea we woke up shivering in 1.5 Hr. got back on the road that was it for the Bluetti AC180 LO?
Would like to get one of these for my house. Have weathered two power outages due to hurricanes. Thaks for the thorough review.
? Why is your discount not available until after June 14th?
I was looking at the website and I wondered the same thing. Doesn't look like the product is available until then maybe.
Can the solar panels stay in and charging while running stuff ?
Hi Carolyn
I did just purchase the Bluetti 180 and the solar panel.
Now I will be able to use a airfryer/toaster oven that is a game changer and many other items.
My question is since were both boondockers, how do you keep your chassis battery charged in order to keep your house batteries charged wothout solar?
I would like to see some of your new Videos please.
Great video.!! Finally I am starting to under the lingo!! I am still confused about the purpose of the inverter? Is it built in? Or separete? What is its purpose? I am in Canafa so the price is a higher than US $$$ but in comparion the Bluetti 180 with tge solar panels us a better deal. Any feedback on the inverter is appreciated. Cheers from Ontario!!
An inverter changes the battery voltage to 120v standard wall outlet power to run those devices that need it such as the blender or fan, you loose a bit of power to heat in the conversion process as its only 80-85% efficient on most good models. Also if you can plug your device into usb or car 12v plug (laptop/phone/cpap/DC fan) instead of the A/C inverter you can get more out of what you stored from solar in the battery. Hope that helps
You've also reviewed the Jackery and VTOMAN. I think the Jackery had some problems. Overall which one do you like best? Do you still use the other two? If you could only keep one which one would it be? These power stations are pretty expensive and I can only afford one so I want to be sure I get one I can count on. Thanks for all the reviews!
There wasn't a price on the website. Do you know how much this is?
@@waitaminute2015 No idea. But the others are pretty pricy plus you need to buy the solar panels. I don't know if it works with only Bluetti panels or if a cheaper brand will work.
What I have found is that as time goes on the technology just keeps improving. The newer technology... at least for the bigger units is now Lithium Iron Phosphate.. rather than Lithium Ion.
It's not that the smaller Jackery's are not good . they can be very helpful... but
now there are even MORE powerful ones.
I have a 2200w Anker for my HOUSE, it's a Beast...but probably a bit too big for a Van. I think Carolyn's Bluette is a perfect size for RV living.
@@waitaminute2015 $1299
@@padmepadme thanks. I did find it on the website after some digging. I appreciate you responding.
How about your a/c, for hot days?
Great video ... is that a jackery solar panel ?
This Bluetti can be run down below 30%?
It can be discharged to zero, but I think the parameters can be adjusted with the app.I herd tell for max batt life, it should between 20and 80 percent
I actually asked Bluetti whether they had a built in reserve to keep from discharging the batteries completely. Bluetti says that when your screen says 0%, the batteries actually have about 10% left in them to prevent damage to the battery. I usually stay between a state of charge between 20% and about 90%. I know a lot of people don’t charge it above 80% but a lot of those people charge them to 100% if there is a hurricane warning. I am in earthquake country so no advance warning.
Bluetti gismos are rather pricey ain't they?
I've heard power lifting mode should not be used for motors.
Can you just plug in your camper with an adapter and then run everything through the camper’s electric system?
What is the price?
There's nothing that beats a cup of fresh ground coffee first thing in the morning.
AC180 was as low as $549 during recent Prime Days...
Yikes! I have on board solar... 220Amp hrs and I run everything 12v all day and night. Amp hrs drop to 170 amp hrs over night. Using acid 6v batteries (4)....450 solar watts. My refer runs on propane. I cannot run my 3000w inverter until I up grade batteries. You should do fine for a day...day 1/2? If you could have the Bluetti charging while you use it would be fun! For anything 110v I run my onbiard generator.I use a 300w Rockpals power station for low amp draw stuff like a heating pad or to charge laptop.
@@EfficientRVer Yes.....charging while using is great! I charge my RockPals will using it......