Bluetti Lithium Battery - BLUETTI AC200P PORTABLE POWER STATION

[@antony3678]

Thanks for your honest opinion and observations. I couldn't justify the cost for something with so many limitations. I'll still carry my reliable 20 year old Honda generator. Mind you I don't even use most of those electrical appliances at home, let alone camping. People have become too soft. Taking all that electrical stuff camping defeats the purpose.

[@HLsab]

Great review , my old agm battery was on its last legs so an upgrade was needed . I’d researched these power packs (Bluetti , Jackery , Ecoflow , etc) I’ve decided on a Hard Korr 135AH lithium battery and 2000w inverter . For me the charging of the power packs is the main issue , once they sort the charging out I might reconsider purchasing one , but for me I’ll stick with the in car lith set up for now . Thanks for an upfront no bs review , it made my decision easier to make .

[@mrwonderfullgj]

Appreciate your review and your frankness. Thank You. (Brooklyn,New York. USA)

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Wooo. USA watcher, nice. Glad you liked the video mate and hope you like some of the vid on the rest of my channel

[@ridingwithpat]

I’ve just bought the 70, your video backs up my decision. We will use it to power a fridge, power tool charging, maybe some small appliances. We cook with gas so I think it’s all good.

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Great, thanks. Was looking for what these do, rather than the specs, I can look these up.

[@XploringOz]

Hey mate, good to see some different reviews and thought on these units. Just wanted to clarify something, you don't actually need specific solar panels or 48V panels to charge this unit. The AC200 can accept solar anywhere from 35V. The means that almost any solar panel 120W and above can be run in series (2 panels or more) to achieve this 35V and therefore start charing. For example, the Kings 120W solar blanket has a nominal voltage of 17.8. Which means that two of these in series (total cost or $286) would satisfy minimum charging voltage and charge the unit at 240W. Obviously this can be replicated through any solar capacity, so the more solar (regardless of panel size) the more input you're going to achieve. This is also another reason as to why MC4 connectors (industry standard) are preferred for solar over Anderson plugs. Anderson plugs don't allow for easy expansion as MC4 connectors do. Thanks for sharing your though though mate, seems you have come up with the same charging solution I have to replenish that big battery on the road. Cheers, Nathan.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hey mate. I did watch your vid and you we’re actually the one I was referring to when I said “ there’s plenty of good technical videos out there “ 😂. I understand a few panels can be linked together but then that’s just more stuff you need to take camping with you. For me it’s just an oversight of what the “ average “ camper would have in hand. But as you say. It’s always good to get a different perspective Thanks for watching and the comment buddy. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jorjimaco5331]

I’m not on the take buddy, there for clampers not campers. People with no idea and a bit soft. Give you a tip. Harden the fk up. 🏴‍☠️

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

What? You on crack 😂

[@XploringOz]

@@Australian4x4Adventures Yeah, I hear you. When we are trying to fill these big power stations up, we're gonna need some serious solar to do so and carrying multiple panels isn't going to suit everybody. I guess we can only hope that as solar technology improves and becomes smaller and more efficient, we will have the option to be able to charge units like these much faster without carrying all the large accessories... No problems mate, always a good watch, keep them coming 👍

[@davidholyoake5767]

@@Australian4x4Adventures horses for courses fella!

[@earloffife4505]

I always like your honest reviews I reckon you do the retailers a favour- people who buy them know exactly what they are getting. It will perform as you describe it, so they are not disappointed Good one Steve

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That’s the way I see it. But unfortunately sometime retailers don’t see it that way 😂. As I said in the video, it ISNT a bad product but it does have its bad points and im just pointing them out for ppl to make up their own mind

[@Tom-lf8hx]

@@Australian4x4Adventures thats what i loved about it, you say the bad point so people are aware, i watched another YT review and they said its 12v charger but didnt day the bad points

[@eds4wdcamping]

One of the best reviews I've seen in quite some time thanks Stev I don't think I'll be buying one soon because it really doesn't suit my needs but thanks anyway

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks mate. I’d seen lots of reviews in this product so I wanted to take a different approach

[@LESHAUNWILL]

You are the only person to review this thing and show it being used with a mini air fryer… Thank you thank you thank you because like you said if you don’t have an air fryer are you really camping? Lol I mean really… The fryers are important these days so I’m not sure why everyone keeps ignoring the fact that we want to use them even outdoors.

[@overlandgcc]

The Bluetti European manual for this model states that the maximum amps from the solar is 12amps, hence if 48V panels with maximum 12mps, you can feed in 576 watts, but reality you need close to 850watts of panels to generate that current.

[@stephenwilder3525]

Glad you went w/practical rather than technical. Good job.

[@Deceptive24]

Good real world review. Like you say, its not going to replace the custom dual battery, million dollar install necessary for those weeks away in the middle of the sahara desert... I think its aiming for the weekend glamper and lets face it, the weekend glampers are not going to set up a solar farm outside their campsite and charge this thing. The will use it until its flat then it'll be about time to drive home. The key thing with any of these all-in-one power supplies is portability. It can go from your house, to your car to your boat all for the one price.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Absolutely my thoughts as well

[@jockwar]

there to expensive for what they do & depending on what stuff Ur connecting it to will depend on how long it lasts im glad U gave an honest review on the 12v charging from the the car as other reviewers only say U can charge it from the car car but don't tell U that U would need to be driving from Sydney to South Australia to be able to charge it up so when off grid U might need to go into a caravan park after maybe 4 days & charge it up my to 100 Ah batteries in my caravan went flat & on 240v charging them back up they took 6 hours I have now bought a motorhome but won't be doing a upgrade on batteries & inverter I will just buy a bluetti so I can run coffee machine & induction cooker & possibly A/C but sounds like I will need a bigger unit or maybe a petrol generator

[@adidas4275]

We have an EB70 from BluEtti and a Jackery 240.... both are nice for what they are

[@lauriesherwood5492]

Will be very interesting to see how 4WD247 plug it, great to see you give it a real world perspective.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

They will say it’s great because they get paid big $$$ to say things are great. It’s a business for them. It’s a hobby for me 😂

[@AmberHickford]

Bought the 200 Max and the 420W solar panel, works perfectly. Though the panel is a bad design so I decided to buy the AC 200p. Had no end of trouble with the 200p. Turned it on for the first time, fault lights everywhere, orange icon for the PV/CAR icon and the AC load icon. Turns itself off at 2:16 every morning and the date is stuck on the 18/1/2020 at 10:4. Absolutely shocking customer support, although kudos to the guy on the phone who tries to help but has no clue. It seems like the machine has been sitting in their warehouse for many years and it looks like it might even be a returned item. Definitely do not recommend the AC 200p.

[@michaelhermans4753]

Great review Steve, most of us want to know what it can and can’t do Who cares what’s in the box It’s a niche product for a niche market For me it’s another expensive brick taking up valuable space in the 4wd I’ve gone lithium but everything is under the bonnet (except the inverter) out of the way, less weight more space

[@Thomas-ef9ko]

I really like your honest reviews. The only down side I see with this Bluetti is the long recharging time. Takes at least around close to 6 hours.

[@xwhite2020]

Since when did people go camping in a 4x4 with a kettle, airfryer and induction cooktop? Heard of a gas bottle.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I have heard of a gas bottle and I’ve used one for years. Just because it’s not the way you camp doesn’t make it wrong. Just makes it different that’s all

[@reubs91]

Lol, so true, ridiculous to spend thousands on batteries when it’s so cheap to run a 4kg gas bottle and cooktop. Obviously I also have a battery for the fridge.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Great clip Steve, love your work. Good to see you back. Cheers Steve

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks mate. Yep back into now. Loving it

[@jasonnikolic]

Bluetti EB150 is the way to go. It's 75% the power of this and is hasn't got the charging issues this thing has. It's also half the price!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I already fine the 2000w on the smaller side of what I need while camping.

[@jasonnikolic]

Haha yes but we all know you like to power a ton! 1.5kw is a lot for an evening for most people (assuming we charge during the day via solar) I'm all in for larger capacity but 1.5kwh vs 2kwh when you look at the price difference (and solar issues) is a no brainer to me. I'm only willing to splash that kind of cash for at LEAST a 3kw capacity. I'm interested to know what Bluetti do next and I'm not a fan of their new modular crap. I like stand-alone systems.

[@VquocN]

You can charge with 12v solar panels, check out Jasonoid review of this unit.

[@crimmeyd00d47]

Just for reference Jasonoid just changed the settings from solar charge to 12v car charge in the settings. He also used 2 12v panels in parallel which gave 21v and 8amps

[@muzzaball]

Thanks Steve for a typically honest review. It is how it works in the real world that counts, and 'who is it suited for?' is the most important question. That lack of 12V Solar is the WORST problem for this unit for sure. We all have free Solar available, and if you can't use it - almost pointless when camping. Yes, it is a modern battery box - that can't be charged the way we would in the bush. Regardless of comparable cost of vehicle power setup - it is a massive cost. Cheers mate.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I think if they solved the solar input it would be an almost perfect unit for most ppl

[@rich9903]

Hey Steve. I reckon if Bluetti had also supplied you with three of their 200W solar panel blankets along with the AC200P, you might see things differently regarding the user-friendly solar charging aspect. When each of the 20V solar panels are connected in series (i.e. 60V charge input) with roughly 80-90% efficiency, it would take around three hours to fully recharge from flat (Ref: Nathan’s video from XploringOz). Maybe you should hit up Bluetti to forward you three of their portable solar panels as they did for Nathan and give them a run with the AC200P ... that is, if Bluetti will still talk to you 😜

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahaha. It’s also a space issue. The more you need to carry the harder it all becomes.

[@muzzaball]

@@rich9903 hey Rich, I think you are missing the point. The vast majority of us already have Solar panels installed or portable, that we use to power up our installed 12v systems. It sort of ties in with our 12v vehicles, and rather than force higher voltage panels only, probably so they can quote a shorter recharge time, maybe they should have allowed us to use what we already own?

[@rich9903]

Murray Ball: Fair call Murray. I guess I was selfishly looking at it from my own personal perspective. I am yet to take delivery of my new 4WD vehicle and as a brand newbie to the whole 4WD scene, I plan to possibly purchase the Bluetti (probably the yet-to-be released ‘AC200 Max’ model) including the 200W portable Bluetti solar panels (SP200) rather than get a permanent 12V dual battery set-up installed in the otherwise clean-skin vehicle. Yes, there’s significant initial cost outlay not to mention the cabin space and weight debt but to some extent, that’d be comparably the case in both instances - at least in my mind. For me, I believe that the Bluetti system along with a Honda genny as a backup/last resort, would suit my camping, fishing and touring purposes perfectly.

[@bigwah00]

Really appreciate your pros & cons, cos that's what i'm really looking for in the reviews. Have been kicking around as to whether or not to drop the wodge on one of these. The recharge is a big drawcard for me, and now, understanding that I would need to overcome the min input hurdle is one of those Ohhhkaay? moments. Thanks to XploringOz for the extra info on the cost-effective daisy-chain scalability. That's saved me from the closing the book on this one. Stand your ground on all testing vids, cos the foibles of these things are never apparent until you've done a bit of everyday use along with concocting torture tests. Really really big thanks.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

More then welcome buddy. I think they are a good thing but just not perfect. I’ve actually got the new model getting sent to me now so I’ll be doing a video on that in the coming weeks if that helps you out.

[@scottwoodhouse5515]

Great Review, thanks mate you explained what it can and can’t do !

[@parkza]

I looked at these but didn’t like the fact you needed 48 volt for solar. I also didn’t like the fact there’s no Anderson plugs. Little things, but all my gear has Anderson plugs so not fit for purpose for me. Also, love the transparency mate and the fact you stuck to your guns. One of the reasons I love this channel! Keep it up!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

And it was the same for me. For me to use this more efficiently, I needed to upgrade/change over some of my camping gear to make it run. If it had a 12v solar input I think it would be almost perfect. It really is the little things that make the big difference. Thanks for seeing what I’m trying to do with the channel to buddy. I don’t like KZbinrs that just give comment for cash so I’m making a point of doing it MY way.

[@mididoctors]

The nominal solar input is 35 v ... Any in series panels that get over that will work

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’m still not ganna carry 2 solar panels around with me.

[@richardclark2414]

Cheers man ,was seriously considering this, that solar input NAH.!!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Glad it helped you make your mind up.

[@SomervilleMetalWorks]

I think this is more suited to an off grid setup in a motorhome etc rather than 4wding we do in Aus. I also agree that my dcs 200ah is borderline too small for 2 days worth of camping especially when you have fridge, oven, charging and ice machine all running off it. How much charge you can put back makes up for it

[@rojerramjet3251]

Good honest review ,thanks

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

You’re welcome.

[@johngiannakos4873]

Give us a shed walk through!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’m planning on it 😝. Just gotta finish it first. I’ve got some new lighting coming.

[@DieselDave]

I've thought of these as an electric replacement for your gennie. But you could really bring this inside and replace your caravan's batt usage for a night or two as well. Liking it. Solar recharge parameters suck tho.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Just done a review on the last ray model and they have fixed the solar problem. Much better unit

[@Thereal111t]

‘Solar powered chainsaw’ would be a good name for a punk band

[@chas2can124]

I was considering purchasing one. Still not sure. It's for Off Grid on the weekends. Have spare solar panels so should be able to jimmy them up in series to obtain the 48V minimum permanently in place at the property to just connect to when there. Have 200Ah and 1000W inverter in the cruiser as overflow and the same Honda Genset you have. Thanks for the review.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

If it’s setup at a place with solar ran in series it would work perfectly.

[@chas2can124]

@@Australian4x4Adventures As long as you can create over 48V in solar...

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Legend for plugging my channel. Cheers mate. Hard for me to get past the MASSIVE size of this unit. I am sure it will work for some. For me though, a smaller one of these would be great for charging the camera gear and electronics.This will also work well for laptops too due to the 20w power and sine wave technology.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

If you compare the size to the equivalent battery and inverter, it’s actually pretty compact but I do get what you mean by it.

[@Susieandchris]

Great review hopefully they come out with a new model with larger capacity and normal solar charge

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That would be ideal

[@G55-j9z]

If you are using 300Ah + 170Ah then you are using your power the wrong way, For a start If you are running a 12v solar panel they you Need to plug it direct in to the Bluetti A 12v panel does not put out 12v, It will put out between 17.5 to 21.7v, Put 2 in series and you will get 35v to 42.4v OR 3 in series and you will get between 51.5 to 65.1v, The big bluetti was never designed to be run from a single 12v socket, You are using the Bluetti the wrong way be it as a power supply or when you are charging it, Hook it up to 2 or 3 150w panels and it will work for ever, Your supposed to be camping why on earth are you taking the high powered Items from your kitchen because if thats what your going to do you might as well stay home, thousands of people use that unit as an off grid power supply without an issue 24/7/365 revize your charging habbits and you won't have a problem. Good luck.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

🤣. Okay thank you telling me how to camp 😂. Firstly. I’ll camp how ever I want to camp and if that includes an air fryer and induction cooktop then so be it. My 200 amp lithium ( not the 300 you said ) is enough for me to camp with without worry’s of power. As far as running the solar panel directly to the bluetti, that’s obvious. My drama with it is I DONT WANT TO. Carry 2 or 3 solar panels with me and I think it’s a massive oversight in bluettis behalf of this unit. The units pretty good but far from perfect and someone having a go at me for how I choose to go camping isn’t going to change my mind. Have a good one knackers

[@franny5295]

@@Australian4x4Adventures 🤣🤣🤣 You reminded me of my mom and her, "you didn't buy my clothes, you can't tell me how to wear them..." oh my goodness, that was fantastic. I do have a question for you. Have you noticed it draining overnight? Especially for no reason you can determine? Edited to add: I can't remember now who but somebody came at my mom funny because her skirt was above her knee and she put them in their place. I laughed then too...

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

@@Australian4x4Adventures 1:43

[@VilThong]

Please tell me whats the perfect unit thus far?

[@Dave_Gurman]

Solar charging is 35v to 150v. So connect two or more solar panels in series or just use a Genasun boost solar controller to connect to standard solar panels.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Didn’t even know that was a thing.

[@Dave_Gurman]

@@Australian4x4Adventures Normally solar regulators buck the voltage down but they also come as boost regulators which can charge up to a 48v battery system with a 12v solar panel. An Victron MPPT regulator can accept an input generally up to 100v and still charge 12v batteries.

[@Mambey]

I think overseas they have a bigger model extra batteries to plug in. They are great for a back up in the house if you have power outages.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That would be cool to get here. We used it when we lost power at home to keep the coffee machine going 😂

[@jarydt1152]

You could run 12v solar panels in series to reach 48v, which maybe a option for a in situ system but not very practical in a 4wd set up.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah that is possible but as you say jist more stuff to carry and space is a premium in these things.

[@tonypaine4958]

Good honest review thanks buddy

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Never backwards in coming forward 😂. Even if it upsets someone.

[@simonbest143]

No bulldust review love your simple honest reviews unlike the self proclaimed expert Andrew

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’ve never claimed to be the smarter person around but I know how to USE gear so that what I done. I used it 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@angelotsi849]

Sounds good for a weekender with low power consumption needs (fridge, lights, phones etc.) but if you are doing longer trips the charging issue will be a PITA.

[@1FAST91SONOMA]

I recommend skipping Jackery and GoalZero for portable power stations. Ecoflow and Bluetti make better options. For my money I think they make more sense as a backup option rather than a go-to choice. Why? Because they're limited in capacity and the price isnt great. They're also all-in-one units so if 1 thing breaks, the whole product may be useless. Versus a built-in Lithium setup. Spend $500-1000 on the battery, $300 on inverter, $150-250 on charge controller, and $200-500 on the solar panels and you can have 280-560AH capacity with 30-60A charging from 300-900 watts of solar. Even mor solar poer for less if you buy used panels. Figure $100-200 for wiring and you have a huge amount of power on hand. I'd recommend adding a DC-DC charge controller to charge from the alternator, and a shore charge option just in case... that gets you 3 charging options so you have the bases covered. Solar, alternator, and shore power. The latter enables you to charge from a generator if needed. For the price of this unit you absolutely can build a lithium setup that will put out 3-5X the power

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I feel you figures are vastly fall short of a real world setup. Eg. Lithium battery. Trying to find a reputable brand for $500 is impossible these days but let’s stay on the budget end of battery’s. ITechWorld world do a 120 amp lithium for $900. A 3000 watt inverter ( even a kings branded one) will set ya back $500. So $1400 so far. If you’re talking about trying to get 500-800watts of solar you’ll need a decent sized solar controller so there $500 to handle that sort of wattage. ( basing it on a Victron solar controller ). $1900 so far. DCDC charger. Basic cheap one will set ya back $300. $2200 total now. If you want a 240v input charger as well that’s ganna be another $300. $2500 now. Wiring. By the time you size all the cabling, big fuses for all of your equipment ( solar controller , inverter , fuse blocks, 12v outlets , usb outlets , usb c outlets , ect ) you prolly Closer to $300-$400 of hardware before you even install it all. So $2800 total now and we haven’t even installed anything. If you have the knowledge to do it yourself then you’re winning at life, but most ppl don’t have that skill set or the right tooling to do so. Install for a setup like this will vary a lot but let’s call it a conservative $1000 in labour from An auto spark. So in total you’re looking at $3800-$4000 to have the system you’re talking about. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got that exact system in my car ( but a better lithium $ 2600 worth ) So for the average user I feel the bluetti or Ecoflow is a great option for weekend warriors. But I agree with you in the fact that the capacity is still too small in the bluetti units.

[@balmoralwatersportscentere909]

Thank You

[@mikepearson2367]

Every off road KZbinr must have been given one of these for free.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah I think we were.

[@calibre00]

Great thorough video mate, Has your opinion changed on these level units with the release of the ac200max re lower solar input etc?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’ve just done a new video with the newer model and I think they are great. It’s good to see they listened.

[@travelsolo2677]

I would be I interested in knowing if they now ask you to send it back as you didn’t give them a glowing impression video🤔👍🇦🇺 I was interested in purchasing one until I saw no 12v solar input and no Anderson Plug. Did you test using an induction cooker? I would be interested in knowing how long I can cook for at say 1200-1400w

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

It’s runs my induction cooker perfectly fine. Time would be easy to work out. 1000w per hr would be 2 hours of use ect ect.

[@crimmeyd00d47]

You can use 12v solar and there's a cable for Anderson. For solar just use the car 12v setting and not the solar. Job done.

[@robertwilson1827]

What if you're not driving anywhere?? ​@@crimmeyd00d47

[@dammitau]

Legend. Did they give you a discount code for us all!! Is the 100watt 12v charging limit still the case? And the 48v minimum solar charging input? Those are both almost dealbreakers for me. Looking for something for 4wd setup to power fridge, laptop etc :/

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

They have an updated model which fixes the 12v and 48v issues. And yeah. Promo code is A4X4A

[@dammitau]

@@Australian4x4Adventures thanks for the reply ! I’ve tried a couple of discount codes (this one now included) but it takes no $ off the price and just says free shipping - which is already part of the deal). “Discount A4X4A Free shipping” Are those issues fixed in the current version of the AC200P? Bluetti has been shocking to deal with, I’ve been trying to buy this for the last week and can’t get simple answers to questions, and as a result missed a recent sale of $2,299. It’s now $2,499. Despite selling it with free shipping, they wanted to charge me $50 extra to pick it up from their warehouse, because their shipping may take 15 working days. Not having a phone number or more than one person working in australia that I can tell, makes it very slow. They told me the 12v maximum wattage was still 100 watts, and for solar input: total OCV below 35V or above 150V will trigger low-voltage/over-voltage protection. I’ve yet to find a good solar blanket to pair it with, the Bluetti 120watt for $400 is only 24.4v. The 200watt is also below the required ocv. I’m starting to think the Bluetti ac200p is not suitable for my use case (mainly car camping to power large fridge, lighting, charge whilst driving, and a solar blanket when at campsite…plus some off grid cabin stays where we bring this to power our basic kitchen appliance needs. It seems it doesn’t have pass through charging “in order to better protect the cycle life of the battery, it is not recommended to charge and discharge the battery at the same time.” I’ve been trying to find out if I can use my car inverter 240v 150watt plus the 12v charge limited to their 100watt, to at least achieve 250watt charge speed, but can’t get an answer. Also thought maybe I can put in a redarc bcdc1250 to get 50amp dc charge but I think it’ll still cap it at 100watt. Appreciate any advice 🙏🙏

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

Great review. Thanks man

[@djnmv]

Thanks for another honest review! 👍🏼

[@NoLaggPlz]

200ah lithium battery is more around the $800-1500 mark, but once you add a dcdc and inverter youre probably looking at around 5k for a decent in car setup. but i dont understand the fuss about lithium and solar. i have a 150ah agm that powers my 40l engel for over a week without issue. dont really need anything else for camping.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’d disagree with being able to get a 200 lithium for under 2k anywhere ( that’s not China ) Once you’ve had lithium you’ll understand the reason why everyone loves it so much. It truely is a world to its own compared to old AGMS

[@NoLaggPlz]

adventure kings have them for 1500, just power or vic offroad are 899. have a quick search for 200ah lithium and they should all pop up. by all means the bluetti is going to be cheaper than a good vehicle setup, but the difference isnt that much and it will charge much quicker. not too sure why you mention china, are there any lithium batteries made locally? is there really much of a difference in quality?

[@johnathondowl8198]

I have seen that there is potentially a newer model released since this review - comparable output specs, but looks as though solar input could be as low as 10V. Have Bluetti indicated they may give you that to try? Model is EB200P

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I actually just got one last week. Doing some testing now and video next week hopefully. Solar doesn’t look like it’s changed but still need to look into it more.

[@illusion8430]

Funny fact about the AC200P. To make it charge faster you have to buy another adapter and then plug it in another wall outlet different from th first one.

[@edwardgodbold8579]

Awesome review.

[@robertwilson1827]

Are you still using this in Dec. '24?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I actually sold this one as I had a few. I kept two. The Ecoflow and the jackery ones. I still use them for camping.

[@williambennett6526]

Great, great review.

[@mikesmith9671]

Can you connect a couple of solar panels in series to make up the 48 watts connected through a solar controller?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Absolutely you can. It’s just a lot of solar panel to be carrying around

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

The idea of having a simple portable unit for power is great BUT they are bulky and expensive. 2000w inverters are pretty much overkill for most people going camping. We get away with a 400w most of the time even though we also have a 1200w which is big enough for just about anything we do including using a washing machine. Props for waiting until you used the unit before doing a review. Way too many people don't use gear before they review it.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I think it comes down to your camping setup. I know ppl that don’t even have a 12v fridge let along bloody air fryers and induction cooking 😂. As I said in the vid it really comes down to what you plan on using it for but for MY setup. It’s too small but I’m power hungry

[@TheWindspeed36]

Aside from the solar input issues, looks like a giant brick the second something goes wrong. At least with a battery box, you can still use the battery if the charger carks it. Sure you sacrifice the inverter but also gain 25A dc charging off the alternator too.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

This is true. Being all built in there’s no maintenance you can do on the unit. And I didn’t even ask what happens when the battery dies. Can it even be replaced

[@2157AF]

@@Australian4x4Adventures My Itech power station cant have a battery swap, so its probably the same.

[@phil6347]

I went and got the 200 max to use for going camping and generally living of grid for a few days out of my car. I'm not going to use airfrys and coffee machines just a fridge. Compressor. And led lights.. Do you think I can get away with this item from Bluetti, I've ordered it and it's on its way 🤯😬😬

[@thewrighty9755]

Good review mate

[@urastus9202]

I have one of these. I've only just started using it. I was hoping to find out if I have a faulty ac charger. When I plug it into power alone (not plugged into the ac200p) the fans start running. The fans run all the time whether it is charging or not - is that normal? Thank you for the review - I learned a few things here.

[@roberthaydenoz]

Did you get any feedback from Bluetti regarding the 48v solar input and why they havent changed this to suit like 100% of Aussie travelers? Every video that I see on this product is super positive on the unit, except for that one HUGE issue. I run two Andersons. One from the alternator and one from the solar. If I could pop this thing in the back and plug those two lines into it to give it solar and car charge at the same time whilst driving, I reckon I'd buy one tomorrow. ANd do you really consider it expensive. You said yourself, it can cost $4k (ish) to setup a similar system 'in car' and this is way cheaper than that and totally portable.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hey hey. Yes. Bluetti’s new version that has come out has changed the solar input to 10-56v so it will accept a normal 12v solar panel which is great that they listened. Overall no I don’t think it’s expensive when comparing it to a full car electrical setup

[@Lisas-Days]

I’d be interested to see how it compares to the Redarc Go Block

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’d love to see that too but I don’t think redarc will send me one after seeing how I review stuff 😂

[@Lisas-Days]

@@Australian4x4Adventures hahaha but then maybe they would! Honesty is always the best

[@rich9903]

The immediate differences that I can see when Googling the Redarc Go Block is that the Redarc doesn’t have an inverter, the duty cycles are listed at 2000 whereas the Bluetti is 3000 and the price between both systems are similar (think the Redarc is actually more expensive). I know where I’d rather put my hard earned shekels

[@rich9903]

and the Redarc’s battery capacity is a lot less too

[@drew5763]

Check out the Itechworld 1300, I have it,s baby brother the 500, very portable ( I had a traditional battery box with 120 amp lithium ) all take 3 power inputs ( solar, 240 and 12 ) they all come with inbuilt dcdc and inverter. They retail well too $2199 for the big 1300 (100 amp lithium) and $1099 for the 500. (50amp)

[@TyFenwick]

Where are we sending the stickers to ??? 😁

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

DM me on Instagram or Facebook.

[@pandkgraham]

This is the first Australian review I have seen on this particular Bluetti product that gives and honest review "worts and all". For me..yeh..nah..

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Hahaha. Welcome to how I do things 😂. My way.

[@pandkgraham]

@@Australian4x4Adventures There was song by that title "My Way" come to think of it..

[@ozzybloke4830]

4 12v solar panels in series gives you 48+ volts, most offgrid house systems run 48v batteries.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I know house panels are. But who has room to carry a house panel or 4 12v panels? I sure and he’ll don’t 😂

[@steveclark5719]

@@Australian4x4Adventures hey Steve , great vid and good to see honest review of items. I think David Dash has a 48v panel on the roof of the patrol

[@martinotalotti8986]

Hi, thanks for the description. I have a bluetti 200P and their technical service told me that is better not to use the unit like an ups, for not affect battery lifespan, so simultaneously charge and discharge shouldn't be done every day. From your experience is it true?

[@Overallsbloke]

Hey Steve great vid. Couple of questions...1. You breifly mention the dc to dc charger on the house bat can keep the charge level stationary. Ie. Not go down any further. Would it be possible/ wise when wiring in the bluetti to put in the 12v line a dc to dc and if so could you get away with maybe a high draining appliance without dropping capacity? 2. Any update on what Bluetti said on a discount code? Thanks again. Chris

[@robbiereddog4202]

Thanks mate. Good review. I think they missed the mark on this.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Only by a little bit. A few small tweaks and it could be a really good unit.

[@davidmoore7303]

Good one

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks mate. Just trying to give ppl an honest view of a product.

[@grumpysgarage4387]

Was interested in it Steve but the price kills me also the size is almost the same as my Honda gen- so many other options out there Great review Steve

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I think it’s still good value for money when you take everything into account. But still a lot of outlay from the start

[@jasonnikolic]

Look out for Bluetti EB150, it might suit you much better and it's much better value.

[@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography]

Buletti has no contact details part from an email, where are they located in Australian, do they have a shop front or online only?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

No no shop front in Aus that I know of. Another negative for their unit

[@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography]

@@Australian4x4Adventures phone number?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Nope. Not that I can find anywhere. I have had a mate buy one from them and had to email them to contact them at all. Was a bit annoying but they did respond and send the unit

[@ParadigmImagesVideoPhotography]

@@Australian4x4Adventures I emailed them asking about address and phone number they never responded, I wouldn't buy from them, Itechworld is better this way.

[@JeffersonDavis412]

This isn't the Bluetti AC200P... I think this is the original one. Not trying to be rude, just a little correction. The AC200P had the 6 AC plugs

[@M8YM8]

How would you rate this for camping (fridge, lights, battery recharging) over a Redarc Go Block?

[@mediocre_moto]

Great review, however I am thoroughly concerned with this talk about the need to have air fryers and electric blankets when you go camping...

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

🤣. As I said in the video. It’s just the way I want to camp 😂. Doesn’t mean everyone else has to.

[@robito1990]

I agree all these 4wd and adventure shows are all the same they smash all these unnecessary gimmicks saying you need this you need that to go camping. I like this channel as there is some good cost saving and clever ideas but implying you need massive lithium batteries and inverters in your setup is beyond me .

[@brucecarlton2781]

This or ecoflow equivalent?

[@gcc849]

DUDE!!! You just told us that it will take around 4 G’s to install into my car…..the same energy that I can buy from Bluetii for $2700 I don’t know mate??, I do appreciate the tests that you did and I think it’s a great video but I think you’re actually being a bit harsh considering what that product does for the price range that you can purchase it for….obviously it has its limitations as does everything…..but it seems like a bit of kick arse gear that could be used in a cabin setting or permanent van…..as long as you have the right charging gear…..which you did say in all fairness and to be clear….I mean no criticism towards you mate….just offering my two bobs…. Thanks heaps for your efforts

[@sg7392]

Bluetti probably sent an increase code.

[@adamj1299]

It seems likely that Bluetti want you to upgrade also to 3 of their solar panels...to be off grid electric..

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That may very well be part of their idea.

[@surfyjosh]

Do you have an iPhone 12? as my iPhone 12 is very fussy with wireless charges

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Yeah 12pro plus or something like that. That’s why I mentioned it very well may be the phone not the unit. I didn’t have anything else to test it with so that’s all I could comment on.

[@surfyjosh]

@@Australian4x4Adventures it’s a pain in the arse I put wireless a charger in my car and it works with everyone else’s phone and not mine

[@petecoventry6858]

Not sure why they do the 10% thing lifepo4 don't get damaged when they go to 0

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I think it’s more to keep the BMS running so it doesn’t permanently shut the lithium down

[@brendangregory6829]

damb that quote was high 😵🤣 I know I'm not running top shelf but geee. haha still enjoy the show

[@grantkerr2971]

That was painful, I got to 50% (or 1100watts) before I cut out.

[@krump743]

Back when the suv step came out youtubers started popping up "reviewing" them. They were every where, now i understand bluetti appearing all over youtube lol, they are hoing themselves aswel.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

The main difference being that this one’s actually not bad and VASTLY more expensive. Can’t blame a company for trying to get some exposure for their product.

[@Sawadventures67]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the bluetti If you weren’t really wanting to build your own electrical system I can see where they would have their merit I do have a small 50amh lithium battery pack it’s great for just recharging camera batteries drones and running lights around the campsite but it only weighs 6 kg but this one looks pretty good this one though I can send you some stickers if you message me your address cheers

[@pauladams4890]

48+v for solar charging is ridiculous…I don’t think I’ve seen any dc to dc that takes that high…& I’ve got 2 33v 10A panels on my car…with a enerdrive unit. But no way would I unplug & reconfigure my panels to charge this.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

That’s my point I think. So many ppl setup for 12v why make something that you need MORE gear to charge

[@MKMTA]

Thanks Steve. Awesome review. I was on the fence with these units. Now I really know what way I'm going to go 👊

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

🤣. You’re welcome. Which way are you going

[@jmcgree]

Love the honesty in your reviews 👍

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

Thanks mate. I’m fairly sure I will piss some ppl off but I think being honest about a product actually helps them more then me bullshitting about it.

[@LockyourHubs4WDing]

It's a shame they put such a pathetic 12v and solar charging solutions in the box. Hopefully it's addressed in the "mark 2" when that comes out. Having the only way to charge the thing off grid is using another inverter isn't a good option. PS, I've got a new batch of stickers coming, I'll help you "decorate" the cupboards!

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’m hoping it’s something they address as it’s just something else you need to buy in it’s current state. Happy to have one of your stickers on the wall buddy.

[@brooksy2093]

Never worried about standing on others toes 👍 I actually looked into these when they first come out for the portability before going all out in the back of the Pooy. Only advantage that I want with something portable like that is purely for electric blanket,heater or fan in tent. The ability to charge the unit is a big issue though

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

🤣. Never afraid to say it how it is 😝. They are a good unit but unfortunately have some pretty significant limitations and oversights ( the solar input )

[@brooksy2093]

@@Australian4x4Adventures yeah the charging absolutely ruins it. What I’m thinking of doing is buying a smaller DCS for those winter periods & just charge off my rear ando point from 3rd Argofet outlet

[@k.whiking4372]

An electric blanket in a swag? you're cheating.

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

🤣. I like to call it winning at all cost 😝

[@neilblyberg3052]

@@Australian4x4Adventures We have a 12v one from Aldi, no inverter necessary. Works a treat in our caravan off grid with only a standard 100Wh AGM and solar panel.

[@ian-zh6ni]

Hi Steve, congrats, very interesting video, as you know Bluetti have many models to suit just as many electric situations, to say the unit under scrutiny is lacking because of the need to have 48 volt solar charging misses the point for some users. I am off grid, 48 volt system, 2 x 3.2 kw 12 volt solar pv systems each with 3 strings, my panels charge via Victron MPPT regulators to batteries via the Victron multiplus inverter charger, those batteries charge the Bluetti 2 x AC chargers from the house system; I use the Bluetti mainly in mid winter when solar yields are low, with 2.4kw available from the 9.6kw solar pv 4 x 100ah, 12volt Narada lead carbon battery system in series only discharge to 75% DOD, I can use house batteries during the day and to cook in the evening then switch over to a charged Bluetti AC200P expandable unit for over night running, in summer or sunny winter days the Bluetti is for reserve only, it is the perfect multi functional back up battery for off grid. My other job is designing off grid systems for small towns and SWER line customers on remote single wire networks. cheers, Dean, Gipps hills, Vic

[@georgesmalley6465]

240V,Air Fryer,Sandwich toaster,Nespresso? Camping or sleeping in your parents backyard?

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I didn’t realize how I camped, effected your life so much.

[@Colin_In_VK]

Has anyone actually bought a bluetti ? all the reviews i can find are from peole who got them free, i am very interested in an eb150, but a bit iffy as you can not ring them??

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

I’ve actually had a mate who did buy one. Took about 4 weeks but the unit turned up and it’s all perfect like the unit I received. Only point of contact was through email after the initial purchase which is a little off putting.

[@Colin_In_VK]

@@Australian4x4Adventures Thanks for that. Much appreciated :-)

[@rudvs]

They are sending them to everyone

[@Australian4x4Adventures]

They are indeed. I got this months and months ago and have been holding off doing the video. I wanted to find all the good and bad points to it.

[@pauls8456]

Good video but this thing is over $2000 !!! I am struggling to see why you need one for camping.

[@roughnecktrekker1976]

I looked at these. Being Chinese import turned me off immediately. Better off buying an Australian made custom built unit. I did. Has all the bells and whistles and is 100% portable and super easy and fast to charge. Does my off grid house and drops straight into canopy for camping.

[@deancarlyle7431]

This unit accepts 35 volt and upwards solar. Not 48 volt.