A Fantastic Lithium Power Station For Power Outages and RV Camping

[@patricklondon6006]

I live in a very cloudy state. And the electric has been off for up to 10 days. It goes off all the time, so many years ago I bought a Honda 2,000 watt generator. It will run everything but the well. So I bought a trolling motor battery and a 3,000 watt inverter for the well. I pump water once in the morning and once in the evening. The generator will run up to 12 hours on one gallon of gas. I can run the furnace, lights, tv, fridge, and freezer at the same time. And I charge the battery back up with the generator. The stove, hot water heater, and furnace except the fan runs on LP. I can't run the air conditioning, but that's okay. I seldom need it anyway.

[@herblapp6134]

You are practical. You created an emergency system way before lithium was available especially at today's prics. Yes if doing it over again, l'm sure you woujd have seriously considered using them. Four years ago I equipped a WeeRoll enclosed cargo trailer as an RV. I meet my energy needs similar to your system....Generator and propane. Lithium batteries were almost $1,500 way out of my budget. I just replaced my 4 heavy duty 6V batteries with litium where l paid only $229 for each. The lifetime of my lead acid's was getting shorter so l sold them helping to purchase the new upgrade. We all adjust as our conditions change.

[@quietplaces2018]

Hey guys me and my wife love your channel! Thank you for the many enjoyable memories and many miles down those roads! Also great review video as well! 😊God bless!

[@gonagain]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Go4Corvette]

You're right about checking codes. Insurance companies will check and if they can find something you did wrong after the house burns down they will not pay for the damage. Two years with my two Blueitti AC200P and very happy with them. Thanks for the review.

[@williamrandall6472]

Good thing Rick, that you &Linda know how to make things work for survival, you are 1 sharp couple.You are correct Rick,I asked Bluetti to help me out with getting a unit for medical needs while I travel, they flat said no.

[@rogertemple7193]

I really enjoy watching your videos with you and Linda traveling to the most beautiful places in the country but I also like seeing you show and talk about the equipment that you use on your trips have an awesome week and take care and Rick and Linda, thank you. 🇺🇲🤠🤠🇺🇲

[@gonagain]

Thank you for watching our videos.

[@bobswanson8464]

I have TWO "OUPES Mega 3" and "Two Batteries" one for each Mega 3...and TWO "2k Watt" OUPES Batteries that they no longer make. Run Window AC, Refrigerator and HDTV. I also can cook on my Electric Skillet and make Tea/Coffee. I do want to buy a very small Microwave (700 to 900 watts) to use if power goes out, the MAIN Microwave is Built into the wall, so hard to get at the AC Cord. Our HOA had a "Party in the Park" for families and kids....with Cotton Candy Machine and 3 Bounce Castles, but the Breakers popped with the load. So, I went home and picked up my Batteries and was able to run everything for 3 to 4 hrs...had about 1/3 left on my batteries. The HOA director sent out a THANKYOU for saving the day post the next day.

[@arthurbach9016]

Wow that great company help the Needy

[@TheAxlJames]

Wife and I enjoy your shows. I bought the Oupes Mega 3. Going to be using in our camper but it's nice to have it for back up power. Keep up the good work and God bless. James

[@gonagain]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching our videos.

[@applesbighatranch6906]

After using the little, handy dandy 256 Wh OUPES unit to charge the now everpresent USB/battery small accessories (charge yer cellphone! and all of the new, nifty little LED lights, water pumps, etc) I have really warmed up to the no-nonsense OUPES approach. As you noted in an earlier vid, the OUPES products have "everything you need and nothin' you don't". Thanks for ANOTHER great vid, Mr. Rick.

[@OrganicPower-Australia]

Nice, we have just connected our whole house to an off grid system and have not looked back. We now use power as we choose not as we can afford! ♥SOLAR

[@gonagain]

That's great!

[@lisarichards3853]

Very nice they help folks in need. Go OUPES!

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

It really does look like a very nice power station. Very awesome you had it for the snow storm. We've used our little dinkies a couple times when power went out in the house. I'd love it if a company would send us a more powerful one to review.

[@cotter9751]

What an impressive system! Your review helps me understand the power banks and solar much better than I did before! *** I don't remember that you're a camping channel. I think of it as Life Adventures of Linda and Rick - and we might get anything from fire pit to pie, from off road travels to visiting a small town, from Drone use to grandkid time. I enjoy the whole package. Thank You!

[@gonagain]

And thank you for watching our variety of videos!

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

What a great informative video! I shared with my parents. I'm trying to get them to buy some backup if the power goes out to keep important medications at the correct temperature.

[@gonagain]

Glad I could help! Our son in law had to use his power station for his cpap machine just a few nights ago. They are nice to have!

[@ex-engineer6657]

Thanks again

[@wandacraig8286]

As always Rick, you gave great info. I loved the idea of having one for your furnace, especially here in Montana!

[@gonagain]

Thanks! 👍

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

Like# 2 - Baddaboom - that is a good deal per/watt

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

well, ya know, 6.95kWatt/hrs of Solar Panels on Taj-Ma-Haul

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Great review Rick 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻🤙🏻

[@tm8747]

hey rick love the information on the portable generator , but one question , when you going to install a solar panel on top of the truck top? never hurt for more power, as a 1000watt unit if it fits right, ? but i love watching your video due to the information you give out.

[@gonagain]

We haven't found the need for more power yet, but that's a good idea.

[@paulhunter546]

Very cool..great review Rick 😁👍

[@gonagain]

Thanks Paul! We finally got to leave MT and be on the road.

[@MQ-cw9qx]

Very valuable information. Thanks/

[@darrylk808]

What happens if you're on one of your roadtrips and not home? Pipes freeze? Move south.😁 I want one to run an A/C unit on solar in Hawaii where electric rates are high.

[@gonagain]

With enough solar and batteries you can run AC from solar. We generally stay home during the worst part of winter, but with a basement it's not too bad on the pipes.

[@frito_bandito_]

Rick, nice video. Would a ground-neutral bonding plug need to be added to the oupes mega-2 power station to plug it into an RV's shore power cord? Or does the Oupes have an internal bond?

[@jamesjackson7752]

Here.😊

[@ralphp3057]

Haven’t commented lately! So, Oupes is the newest and best ? So many different companies that make so many power stations. I see that prices are coming down with all the competition. I will wait ! Thanks for another review Rick I think.🤔

[@gonagain]

OUPES has been on the market for quite some time now and I've used several of their products. Think about how much power you actually need plus the features that are important to you and then decide. This is one of my favorite brands though and I'm currently plugged into the Mega 2 on our present road trip.

[@ralphp3057]

@@gonagain Thanks Rick ! I will have to think on it awhile! Right now my F150 2007 with 218 k on it needs a new radiator etc etc . 😬

[@michaelshuman3319]

How do you stop backfeeding into the main outside power grid ? Thanks

[@gonagain]

It does that on it's own.

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

Since moving to Florida and not being accustomed to hurricanes, I have been thinking about power stations.

[@gonagain]

I hope you're liking it there and are doing well. Lots of sun and a power station and extra batteries go well together.

[@jK-yj2tl]

I noticed on website description that storage cannot go below 30°F; how do you manage this battery in the winter time keeping it at or above 30°F? I live in Alaska and I’m wondering about using one of these in my home and winter camping vehicle. I imagine that we have similar temperature extremes here in Alaska as you do there in Montana… Although not as hot here in Alaska in the summertime. Thank you for your wonderful reviews and your content .

[@gonagain]

You can store it down to -4F, but you can't charge it below freezing, which is true for any lithium battery. I store mine inside during the winter here in Montana (lower Alaska).

[@GraceCook-g1l]

I have a C tohevy VOLT that uses the same click on power cords as the battery. It locks on just like Rick shows once it clicks. What is the safety rating?

[@gonagain]

UN38.3.MSDs, RoHS, PSE (certification for Japan)

[@rwstarke]

That transfer switch is manual, not automatic.

[@thomashorn9152]

Could you explain in more detail about how to hook it up to your 12 volt system. I Know oupes give you all the different wire for hooking up, but do I need any other wiring or Anderson plug to hook up into my cargo camper 12 volt system. I would appreciate any advice. Also, thank you for all the information that you do on utub . Love watching your channel .

[@gonagain]

Thanks Thomas! The wires that come with it are for a solar panel, but you can get an SAE (Anderson plug) with wire attached from Amazon and will just need to cut off the other end. Then it's just a matter of wiring the positive to the + buss of your RV and the negative to the - buss

[@thomashorn9152]

@gonagain thank you so much for your reply. And thanks for all your videos. You don't know how much you mean to us, u-tubber.

[@bambamdoc1193]

We just received our Mega 3. What solar panels do you use or recommend?

[@gonagain]

On the roof of our trailer we use BougeRV panels and they've been working just fine.

[@dougjohnston156]

Have you ever tested snow with your water tester and filters . Thank u/

[@gonagain]

Haven't tested snow yet.

[@kathymiskell7658]

Very informative! How much does each unit weigh?

[@gonagain]

About 40lbs.

[@kathymiskell7658]

@gonagain Thanks! Solo female here - was wondering if I would be able to lug one of these things around!

[@LivinglifeRFKB]

Love the videos. You must make a ton of cash doing reviews.

[@gonagain]

If we did, then we'd do only reviews. But we don't and we only review what would benefit our viewers. Review videos come out on a Monday. Our regular videos are posted on Fridays like they have been for several years.

[@DeeMoback]

solar generators are getting CHEAPER..... great deals right now....I like Oupes(I have several)....

[@paulcurtis5496]

Like # 1

[@marklalone3091]

Can you jump start or charge a dead vehicle battery with that?

[@gonagain]

You could charge a battery by plugging in a battery charger or by hooking to the 12v, 30amp Anderson port. I carry a lithium jump-starter for the task and have used it many times. They're not very expensive and they're small.

[@marklalone3091]

@@gonagain Thank you!

[@pmchamlee]

You're obviously old enough to have endured power outages. Ask your local Fire Department about having 'lithium based' power devices in or around your home!

[@gonagain]

These are made with LiFePO4 lithium batteries and shouldn't be confused with lithium ion, which are a fire hazard.

[@akgobears]

I understand it this helps a content maker especially when given a product to review that might help them...But let me give you an example of my whine here....Got up this morning, turned on puter and KZbin...Got 6 notifications of content from channels i subscribe to...4 out of the 6 of these new posts have ended up being commercials for products the content maker has been given...The reason i totally quit watching TV 100% is because i felt a fool paying for cable to advertise to me no less than a third of the air time...Thats what you pay for in cable....KZbin NEXT ???? As like in most everything else, advertising has infiltrated youtube large and in my opinion will be a part of what ruins it for folks...Adds are slowly getting longer, and it seems everybody on KZbin has got one and more to chime at ya these days...

[@gonagain]

I don't mind your whine and there's a good answer. When my channel was half this size I made twice as much from YT advertising. For whatever reason, YT just isn't paying us creators as much anymore and thus the need for seeking other sponsors. What we do is put out our regular videos on Fridays and, if I do a review, put that out on Mondays so you can decide whether to watch it or not. I generally don't put sponsored ads in any of our videos, just a dedicated product review.

[@akgobears]

@@gonagain I understand the creators point of view here...They get a product that may very well help them or be something they could use large to make their travel or homestead life better ...Its just i think the people making all these products are saturating the channels with it...Its become just another form of advertising through youtube...But i appreciate your response and i want ya to know I HEAR YA !!! and i get it....

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