Goal Zero Yeti 1500x - Comprehensive Owners Review

Goal Zero Yeti 1500x Comprehensive Review
I know this video on the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x won't be for everyone, but if you're in the market for a portable power station, this is a must see. In depth, detailed review.
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[@steveharris7116]

This guy is extremely well spoken and knowledgeable, no stuttering or misspeaking for the entire video almost as if he is reading from a script but you can see he is not, very well-rehearsed and presented. Was referred to your channel from "playing with sticks"

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching and the kind words! Very exciting to see all of the new people coming from PWS 😀

[@tangobravo8889]

I haven’t even finished the video yet, about half way through. This is one of the very best professional, articulate, reviews I have ever watched. I will watch this one a couple more times. Great job and thank you.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@skeller61]

I’m so glad your solar panel basics video showed up on my feed. I like to know what I’m getting, and what is important in the decision making process. To get that knowledge, you need to do the component breakdowns and how they work together. Short (often sponsored) videos are most often puff pieces that don’t increase my knowledge of what’s important to look for. You have gone above and beyond my expectations when you discuss things like managed vs unmanaged 12V ports. So, please take this as a vote to continue your in depth reviews/learning sessions. I just bought my first e-bike a couple of weeks ago, so I learned about the batteries and how some companies’ bikes performance really goes downhill when the battery is getting low. It sounds very similar to what you said as far as what happens running a refrigerator off of an unmanaged 12V outlet, so my guess is that company scrimped on the battery management unit. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us newbies. We might be ignorant, which means you have to explain everything, but most of us are not stupid, which means if you explain things logically (like you do), we’ll learn and be more informed consumers. The more of us there are, the less we can be preyed upon by unscrupulous manufacturers and vendors who realize we won’t have the ability to test their claims and may end up buying something that won’t work for our purposes. Thanks so much!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I benefit so much from other content creators that teach on the countless topics that I'm newbie at, it's nice to be able to share the things that I have a little experience with. I appreciate you tuning in and watching the channel!

[@duanemiles1558]

I'm a Goal Zero-aholic. I have many off their 350 & 400 watt and below products. I'm glad you mentioned "COOLING". Something overlooked and not understood by many people. I work (for) in a AT&T central office and understand the value of "COOLING". People will place their unit, along side their solar panels in the bright sun. The last thing you want or need is a cook off. Thanks.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Heat is definitely not your friend with systems like these. Thanks for swinging by!

[@tomtrek9298]

Fantastic review - very helpful and informative! Was simply looking for justification of my recent purchase but ended learning quite a bit more about the unit. Thanks much!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks so much for swinging by, I'm sure you're gonna love your power station!

[@RM0818]

Nice job Brian. I definitely prefer the deep dives when you go into specific detail - really helps me understand what differentiates a product from similar offerings.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Awesome, thank you! I don't want to bore people to death, but when I spend that kind of money, I like to know ahead of time what it's all about.

[@RM0818]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Totally agree!

[@J4Julz]

Love the more in-depth content in your videos. It helps solidify the information so that I feel that I can make better informed decisions when I purchase.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching them!

[@creatureofhabit6741]

I'm still here. I plan on moving off grid this summer with my boy. I need solar and I don't understand enough but I'm watching and listening to you - understanding and retention is another thing. I need your help. Jonesy

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That sounds exciting, I'm happy to help anyway I can!

[@greggraham8532]

Excellent in-depth review! Does a great job of explaining the many features of the Yeti 1500, and provides insight into why it is a premium-priced product. Thank you, DIY Outdoor Life!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@58kevinsmith]

Great Job Brian. Thanks again for all your effort in making such an informative and in depth review. Looking forward to going off grid with all of your excellent advice (and great idea Erin! A portable ice maker just jumped up on the priority list🍹😎)

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

happy to help. Having an off grid camping set up is really fun and rewarding. Making ice from the sun is an awesome concept!

[@hectorcastro3750]

What an amazing description! Keep going bro! You are the best!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you Hector! I will have some new product reviews coming out after Xmas, some great new products coming out. SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@robiny1823]

This was really helpful. I appreciate the deeper detail at a level that a newbie like me can (mostly!) understand.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That’s great, I’m glad it was helpful!

[@josh4937]

Incredible detail wow. Got more information from this one video than any others. 🤝🏼

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you! Much more to come, hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@joesolomon6059]

Hi Brian! I decided to subscribe to your channel because of this video. I decided to purchase one of these goalzero units with the boulder 100 panel as a kit and wanted to hear about different people using it in real life scenarios and not just tested in lab settings. Your video offered some good perspective and honest comparisons based on your actual experiences with different products. I appreciated your in depth coverage of the Yeti 1500x and I am excited to start learning about all the ways it can be used. You other videos relating to this and how it is used with the camper are awesome. Keep the videos coming!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you! I have a lot more coming. I'm still learning how to film and edit, but I have no shortage of material on how I use solar and portable power stations. I just ran an electric jack hammer with a yeti while making jeep trails! Thanks for subscribing 😀

[@Drewco81]

How long did that jackhammer run?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I got the day out of it. A blast up between 1500 and 2000 watts before it settles down. You could probably hold the trigger down for 45 minutes straight. Since you only give it a little burp burp when you're breaking ledge rock, it ended up working just great for the day. It definitely beats a gas generator in the back of a UTV starting and stopping 500 times.

[@geoffreno3584]

Love your in depth reviews!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Appreciate you watching!

[@jerseyjim8365]

It’s a pleasure watching you explain this topic in a way l can understand. Thanks again.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching our videos 💪

[@joegreen6417]

I love this video I've watched it three times I learn something new every time thank you

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That means a lot! Thank you for tuning in!

[@JoseTorres-ft4xk]

Thanks Brian, very helpful. In the market for a power unit and the yeti seems to be the best choice for me.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great, it’s nice that there’s so many options. Good luck!

[@howardlenway995]

Excellent, top notch review! Very helpful in my Sprinter build.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, I’m really loving these Sprinter builds, I hope you’ll send pics!

[@patrickmcguire5270]

Outstanding review, brother

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, I appreciate you tuning in!

[@Locrum]

Very well done. This was the first video of yours I had viewed, and it was enough to earn a like and subscribe.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and subbing!

[@mcsyver2727]

You did a good job breaking down and explaining the different aspects of this unit, thank you sir

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching. Are you an owner or in the market?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

And thank you sir for the “buy me a coffee” it really helps support the channel! ☕️

[@mcsyver2727]

I just bought one, my local REI had a discounted returned item and it was only $1000. Before I was using the older yeti 400 with the agm battery, I expanded it with two 35ah agms but hauling that thing around for camping was a pain.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

1000 is a realllllly good price. You could sell it for 1500 in a heart beat

[@0-HIGH-0]

Very very good video. Great presentation and very informative. Appreciate you

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, I appreciate that you checked out the channel

[@CosmoWeems]

Thanks Brian. Great first hand information from a person who actually works with this equipment daily. It pays to do your research on these devices. The vendors provide the bare minimum of information which is inadequate. In many cases brand name does not always insure a better product. Having said that - Portable power is wonderful. Keep these videos coming. We are in a small niche of the outdoor world but our gear is critical due to our exposure! Thanks for good usable information. =Cosmo

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you Cosmo! Your support of the channel has made such a difference, thank you for staying tuned in! As for outdoor gear, I couldn't agree more, there's so much marketing out there and KZbin can help bring actual users experiences out in the open. Portable power is a complete game changer...having our cake and eating it too! Appreciate the kind words friend, be well!!

[@CRASHBOSSTUBE]

Awesome Video, explained it so clear.. Great Job

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@coreybridgman2457]

Super helpful!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great, thanks for watching!

[@thomasseymour4190]

Super informative and easy to understand. Bonus: no hyperbole! Thank you for this contribution.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@supersoberano2095]

Hi Brian great review. Keep them coming. I have many of the Goal Zero products. One thing to mention is that its not recommended to charge the goal zero with the wall charger inside top of unit. It gets very hot.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It does get hot 🥵

[@sophiahauser3300]

Thank you, very informative!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you Sophia! I have a lot more content coming out on solar and power stations, hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@berniemiltenberger1814]

Thank you! I wish you said more about the car link system for a van. To me this is the main selling point. Recharge while driving and then use at night to cool off van and for light cooking and lights!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great point, the “link” system is its own animal. I don’t have a need to use it so it’s difficult to demonstrate. It’s basically a DC to DC charge controller with some really nice features. Maybe I’ll look into getting one to demo how to install and show how they work. Thanks for watching!

[@gburnett9033]

Thanks! Brian

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you so much for supporting the channel 🙏🏻

[@amalfi460]

Excellent video brother, well explained

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Really appreciate that!

[@user-pb8dt9pq7c]

Thank great review.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@lifepolicy]

When I first saw the Yeti I thought it was a no-brainer. My primary use is in my camper. I bought a Yeti 1000 but wanted a Yeti 1400 which was sold out since the new X series (which wasn't available where I live at that time). It worked flawlessly but had two downsides. First, the 22V input is a very big limitation on what solar panels you can choose. Second the unregulated 12V port. I was able to run my fridge without problems as long as I was above 65% (what gave me 2-3 days off-grid). However, I wanted to have the option to run my fridge below that (which would not have been a problem when the regulated adapter would have been available). I returned the Yeti 1000 for a Yeti 1500X. Now for my purposes, it is a major improvement. The HPP 30A output, 50V Solar input, Bluetooth App (which sadly drains the battery "a lot faster" (when I remember correctly it was 1% a day)), I have a good use for. The 1500W AC output was good enough for me on the previous model, but that's nice to have too. It was a little bit on the pricey side, but when it lasts me the next 10 years that's ok.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great points! I have a lot of the older units as well. I luckily purchased the regulated adapter when I got the older units because I knew the fridge would be an issue. Like you, my1500x runs a fridge for an extremely long time. I know the feeling of bouncing my arrays back and forth between parallel/series and having to oversize wires for the lower V inputs. Happy that all of the is in the past now with the newer models. I cringe at the price as well, but in addition to camping, I use the units to work off grid without generators. They typically pay for themselves pretty quickly. I appreciate the input, you definitely have valuable experience to contribute to the conversation. I have a lot more material on PPS, solar and RV/Van/Overland electrical systems coming out, I hope you'll subscribe and contribute! SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@ericwilliams952]

Nice info. I have a 3000 and love it

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great to hear, thanks for tuning in and commenting.

[@rotor676]

Perfect thanks for sharing.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@mkkrafts9261]

I appreciate that you went in depth on the functions and capabilities of the Goal Zero. I am in the market for something like this so I am happy to hear your comparisons with the competition! How much does this model weigh? I would mostly be using it for camping without shore power.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you! It weighs 45lbs, which is very impressive considering its capacity. They are a game changer for off-grid camping, I hope to make some more videos showing how. I find this size to be the biggest I would bring, any heavier and it becomes a burden! When you get a solar panel (wattage depending on location), you can stay off-grid indefinitely with your RV. Food and water will drive you out before power. Thank you for watching and contributing!

[@jnox8547]

Helpful, thanks.👍

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank for watching!

[@southernstacker7315]

Subbed and liked. I'm torn between the Goal Zero, Jackery and Safari lion ME? Great video.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you. It all depends what you’re looking to do with it, each one has its strengths. A lot has changed since I filmed this too, a lot of great systems available.

[@PhiLeo7973]

Uniformly superb review. Whether your deep, pragmatic knowledge is empirical based, borne of professional training as an electrical engineer, or a combo of both, you have much to be proud of and your deep dive for us gearheads is appreciated. I will now binge watch your other videos but my question is: 1) Do you have a video comparing the Goal Zero 1000 Core, GZ 1000x to the 1500x (typical Brian maximum granularity in features & capability,thx) features and optional accessories?...honna check now,lol 2)Does the 1000x have the same full charge capability from multiple input streams(fast AC charger/Solar,etc,Anderson connector under the hood too) when the optional module is purchased(as u mentioned) as the 1500x? 3) Happy Holidays 2021 to you and the family for a safe and joyous Season,phil Great job brother! 4) p.s. I will buy Goal Zero when I am ready because of your review, irrespective of "only" 60 subs. It is now 61+😄👍🇺🇲🍀

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks Phil, I appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope you were able to find the video I made on the core1000 and it answered some questions. While the 1000x has almost identical components to the 1500x with a smaller battery, the core 1000 has been stripped of some capability to hit the price tag. Thanks again for the encouragement 🙏🏻

[@matthewtmarfield7861]

Very good, detailed review! Bravo! Coupled with an appropriate PV array, the GZ 1500X looks to me like it would make a decent "Tiny House / Mobile Home" power source. With the price of Li storage being so high, I'd like to see better charging capabilities for chained Lead Acid. You mentioned this, and frankly, for a Cabin build, an updated GZ 1250 / Lead Acid unit would be an attractive option. Thanks So Much for the great videos / discussions and the "deep dives"!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching! If you explore the yeti link, that is what allows it to hook to lead acid batteries.

[@matthewtmarfield7861]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Yes, the Link Expansion Module allows the Lead-Acid batteries to be 'chained' to the Li-based 1500X, but it apparently can't be used at the same time as the Li-MPPT Module. A "non-portable" ( i.e. heavy! ) unit based on Lead-Acid battery technology might be a more efficient and less costly alternative; basically, a PIP'd GZ 1250 with at least 2,000W A/C, up-to-date Outputs, Chaining capability, etc.

[@jgg204]

Neat little trick I found out which I confirmed works on the 500X.... You can use the AC charger + USB-C 60W Input and stack the input power. So instead of buying a more powerful charge, you can use the 120W that comes with it and then add another 60W input USB-C using a wall block/cable that you already have for your phones or tablets etc. So you get 180W in total for no extra upfront cost. Less than 230W for sure, but it saves you $100 and gets you faster charging.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I tried to teach people about that a while back... Faster Charging - Portable Power Station kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6O2e4OpZd6eq7M

[@1gryfpl]

Great Job , thank you

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, glad it helped!

[@rodolfoherrera1409]

Thanks for the great review, I'm building a solar/alternator power system for our Sportsmobile and after looking at the cost of assembling equivalent quality components to those used in Goal Zero, but after it's all said and done, the benefits are marginal both in cost and time invested. Plus it's impossible for me to match how compact this things are plus the app availability 😅

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Truth… I still build them out for some things but you’re never going to match the portability and design of some of these companies_they spent millions on engineering and molds. Thanks for watching!

[@tnkrandmrs]

Thanks!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

This was very kind, thank you! Channel contributions allow me to avoid chasing sponsored content and continue to make videos. I really appreciate it. 🙏🏻

[@davesdiversions8078]

I totally agree with your assessment concerning about "Inverter Efficiency" and the Aluminum case helping the unit cool itself. In my recent head to head test with the ECOFLOW Delta 1300, my older Goal Zero Yeti 1000Li (1045Wh) performed better (Ran longer, stayed cooler with a slightly smaller battery) than the Delta 1300 (1260Wh). The Delta's fan ran non-stop when charging and discharging.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Much quieter too. My ecoflows sound like helicopters...lol I do love them too though

[@davesdiversions8078]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Nailed it!

[@WhatsMyGear]

nice video, you are very thorough. As a fellow creator (and smaller channel), I appreciate the time and effort you put into making videos like this. Keep it up, have a good one!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Really appreciate that! I just swung by and checked out your channel. Wow! Really good stuff. Besides your content, which obviously I like, your production and editing are top notch! you're like the thumbnail wizard! I have a lot to learn, I happily subbed and will stay tuned. Thanks, Brian

[@WhatsMyGear]

@@DIYOutdoorLife that's awesome, i just subbed to your channel as well. I am just trying to hang on this crazy roller coaster of being a creator and I've been trying new things like the thumbnails. But I don't know if they are good or not. I debate on just making them simpler and have more of the picture and less of the graphic stuff. Who knows what works best anymore. I feel like trying to figure out the algorithm and or what the audience prefers is hard. In any case, feel free to reach out anytime, us creators gotta stick together :)

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I thought they looked great. It's rare to see an outdoors person with computer skills as well...lol I am really struggling with the tech side, but I'm going to try and release a bunch of content and see what sticks! We'll see how it goes. Watching your videos now, I see you covered some topics I've been working on! happy you reached out, I'll be staying tuned in!

[@WhatsMyGear]

@@DIYOutdoorLife lol, I'm doing the same, watching yours. I'm really enjoying your stuff. I'm loving the teardrop. Right now I'm running a 378FL 44ft 5th wheel cuz I bring a family of 5 and 2 huge dogs. I've got some potentially cool stuff coming up with the Yeti 1500x where I am going to diy an extra lithium battery to it and run my RV. If it works, I'll possibly be adding multiple extended lithium batteries to it to achieve 3 to 4k WH. if/when that video comes out we may have some overlapping videos which would be cool. I wouldn't mind putting your video link in my description and comments to get some cross traffic between the channels. Helps both of us out. Plus you may be interested in the extra lithium setup for your own uses. From a video quality standpoint, My older stuff is a lot different but I don't take it down because I figure its still real. I was not comfortable talking in from of the camera back then, and my editing was not there either. But I also think it's interesting to some viewers maybe to see the progression so I leave it up. But some of my older stuff is sort of bad :) Anyway, you take care and stay safe out there!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

definitely all about collaboration! I currently link large AGM- cheaper and I have no weight issues (on the trailer/tow vehicle that is) Cant wait to see what you're doing with lithium.

[@claudiafriedberg6248]

Hello Brian, thank you very much for your very good review of the Yeti 1500X. I already own this power station and have chosen it mainly due to it‘s unique selling point of the 30Amp DC output. I‘m a amateur radio person and powering my radio station and antenna system with this power bank every day and in general I‘m really happy with the Yeti ! In parallel I‘m running the Yeti with 320 Watts of solar and in addition, when solar is not available, with the submitted 120 Watt ac power adapter. Now I‘m aware of two point I‘m not glad with: 1) the original AC power supply gets very hot when in use, I think much to hot - with the first loading I left the power supply at it‘s place under the upper lit with the result that the plastic tray below got also very hot and got a small deformation. Since then I’m putting the ac power supply outside the unit when loading. Clearly said this is not ok for me and I fear it’s also a bit dangerous for the lithium battery. What is your experience with this point ? 2) I also wanted to use the AC inverter in parallel with the DC output with the radio for running my computer in the shack. When I‘m loading the unit with solar the AC inverter are producing much emv interferences in my radio, so the result is, that I cannot use the inverter at the same time I‘m powering the Yeti with solar, that‘s a real negativ point. With a competitive solar power generator I do not have this issue ! Of course it is a very special application I‘m running the Yeti 1500X for, but anyhow the Yeti should be able to work also in this application trubel-free ! So I‘m very much interested in your opinion about these two issues - despite these two points I‘m very pleased with this power station ! Thank‘s in advance Claudia

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hi Claudia! Happy you enjoyed the review. The APP output with radio is great, I have a lot of friends you who use APP for Ham. Your 120w AC should not be getting that hot. It definitely heats up, but not enough to warp any plastic. Double check that you have the connections firmly pressed in place. If it continues to get that hot, I would have GZ send you another charger. I have charged hundreds of times under load and have never had it get hot enough to warp the ABS. As for interference with radio, probably a grounding issue. Does the interference happen when the inverter is on or just when you're drawing AC power. Is the computer you're using have a 3 prong or 2 prong plug? I bet we could fix it with a grounding adapter but I'd have to see your setup. Thank you for sharing your set up and I'm glad you're happy with your Yeti, they've really proven themselves to be excellent products to me. Hope you'll subscribe the channel! -Brian SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@claudiafriedberg6019]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Hi Brian, thank you very much for your fast response and your suggestions. With the 120W AC adapter I had a feedback from the dealer, that these 120W AC always get hot, but he also didn't hear so far from a warp of the plastic tray, he send me a new plastic tray, but I do not going on with loading the Yeti with the 120W AC adapter putted inside under the lid. Probably I should try another 120W AC adapter. The interference in the radio is present, when I put a load on the AC-Adapter, it does not happen wenn AC output is on without connected for instance the computer. The computer has a 3 prong plug and all of my equipment in the shack is grounded on the house grounding, as it should be. I'm sure its a grounding loop and I think it is perhaps with the reason, that the Yeti has a metal surface with it's own grounding inside, so there will be probably a difference betwenn the electrical potentials. So if you have an idea with a grounding adapter for the Yeti it would be great. I have a earth potential rail in my shack from which a can get the house grounding ! Other solar generaters like from Jackery do not have this problem, but they have a plastic case, so this could be the reason for. I alread subscribed your channel and I would be very glad to keep in contact with you. Thank's again for your support and stay save. All the very best Claudia

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I think you are right about looping/varying potentials. Try a 3-2 prong grounding adapter and run a ground wire off the adapter to earth or house ground. Interesting experiment we have going on here. Thanks for subbing, keep me in the loop 😀

[@RobBertholf]

great vid

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@jgg204]

Happy to report how awesome this unit is. We bought the Yeti Link, and chained (10) Yeti Tanks stacked in 2 rows of 5. CAn power the essentials for a very long time in our household. Waiting for black friday and then grabbing the higher power goal zero panels (we are using the older boulder 30s and nomad 20's). It is awesome they included such a powerful and high quality inverter in this small package. And we like the grab-and-go portability which is why i got this one and not the 3000x

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I love that set up, the 1500x is a smart top unit, as you said, for portability. Can’t wait to hear how you make out with the new solar!

[@jgg204]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Yeah it is pretty cool. We have encountered some technical limitations which aren't clearly advertised by Goal Zero though. I will explain. The Yeti Tanks can only be charged by the Yeti Link charge controller up to a max of 150W (using the included power cable, or solar via 8mm barrel). This means a large Yeti Tank array will take a long long long time to fully top off. Also, the Yeti Link/Tank is always feeding the Yeti 1500X to top it off as power is drawn from it in use scenarios, but the max power that is sent to the Yeti to refill is 750W. So if you are drawing more than 750W continuously from the 1500X, you will eventually deplete the 1500X due to the net loss. This has been a concern of ours, though we haven't run into that situation yet. We like the 1500X for portability, but we are considering getting the 3000X during the next Costco sale and still keeping the 1500X for portability grab-and-go situations. The fun never stops with these home builds (and the wallet never closes lol). Reminds me of when I used to have a Jeep....lol

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

They should definitely improve on that. I keep hearing buzz that theyre making new tanks with upgraded tech...time will tell. As far the open wallet, you got it! I own portable power AND a jeep...I'm destined to stay broke...lol

[@jgg204]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I heard that from another Goal Zero reviewer when he was reviewing the Yeti 3000X, he said someone at Goal Zero told him they were developing a lithium version of the Tank. I am torn on that to be honest, unless they use LiFePO4, because I don't think it would be a good idea safety wise to store that many lithium batteries inside of the house. In fact I would think they'd have to use LiFePO4 for that reason. Only time will tell, Goal Zero is very slow to develop and get products out since they want to get it right from the get-go (a good idea). The good thing about the tank is you can easily take the top off and battery swap. I don't know if you can swap with your own LiFePO4 though currently due to the Yeti Link charge controller I think there would need to be a modification in the programming for that? I'm not sure Goal Zero said you can't do it right now.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

that's right, I'd like to see lifepo4 for the tanks as well. You definitely can't mix and match now, but I would expect to see the option to choose chemistry on their app settings in the future. They are giving good value on the swappable AGM's for the tanks and they are delivering a good capacity, lets hope they up the charging speed.

[@jgg204]

Goal Zero just came out with the Yeti Pro 4000, a lithium phosphate model. Q2 of 2024 they are redoing their entire lineup with lithium phosphate

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It's exciting, I might look to get one for a review.

[@eddarby469]

Got a Goal Zero Yeti 1500X a month back. I'm still getting to know what it can do. I tried charging it with a GZ 100W panel. Six hours and I got about 35% charge from 27% up to 62%. I finished the charge using the wall adapter overnight. I like what I see so far.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Congratulations, it’s exciting to get a new toy like this and play. Have fun!

[@eddarby469]

@@DIYOutdoorLife And this was a very good video. I'm going to look for more from you. I speak physics, so all your technical stuff is just fine for me.

[@jncn1490]

Good review

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching! Hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@jgg204]

We are learning towards getting a 1500X based on your excellent video review and from reviewing specs and features about the unit. Our plan is to keep this in the garage near our electrical panel (we already have an inlet for our gas generator). We also were going to get (4) Yeti tanks and stack them, and use the Yeti Link to interface with the 1500X. Now our 2000W gas inverter generator won't be used as much during power outages, as we can just use the 1500X. The 1500X will have solar panels outside constantly feeding power to the 1500X. in the even of prolonged outages or winter storms without good sunlight, we would use the gas inverter generator to re-charge the 1500X and yeti tank batteries. We were thinking the best bang for the buck was to get the 600W fast charger so we can quickly charge everything up and we wouldn't need to use the gas generator for a while. we were dismayed to find out directly from goal zero, that the only way to charge the yeti tank batteries is to charge through the 8mm input on front of the yeti link. the input limitation on this is the power adapter that comes with, the standard 120W adapter. you cannot use the 600W or the 230W fast chargers into that yeti link 8mm input. According to goal zero, it will take (11) hrs to charge EACH Yeti Tank with the 120W adapter. This puts a kink into our plan b/c that is not a feasible charge time especially when you have (4) tanks. goal zero said they don't have any plans on the ability to fast charge Yeti Tanks.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

We’re definitely cut from the same cloth. This type of research is more important than the features on any particular piece of equipment. Knowledge is power. Designing your system this way would allow your 1500 to be mobile when needed and the tanks to stay stationary for home back up. I understand the bottle neck that you’re talking about, I really wish they would switch to lithium for the tanks. There might be a number of different ways to work around this problem. What type of electrical needs do you have during a power outage, are you pretty sparse or have some high wattage items?

[@jgg204]

@@DIYOutdoorLife We can power all essentials with our 2000W inverter generator (which typically has a running watts rating for ~ 1600W or so).

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail] I think there might be a better way to go with your system.

[@leonardootero7719]

Hello ! Wow your the frist person to share this kinda of info...so i was looking at the Titan...a lot more money and they clame a lot more can be done... I just don't want to overpay I own too small global zeros and I was looking at this unit is the Titan worth the money the 3000 million power or should I go with the global 0 1500 XL...thank you for your honest review!!!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Really glad it helped. Personally, I’ve struggled with Titans, I haven’t been happy. As for size, it depends what you need to do.

[@thehuddlestongroup9442]

Brian, great videos, I too think you are one of the best on here explain your subjects. I would like to ask for some advice, if you have a moment. I am seventy, live in the hot Southwest and camp (mostly tent & some truck camper) for about a week at a time, but sometimes up to a month. Camping locations temperatures run on the high side 100 and 0 on the low. Most campsite are way off grid. Power needs: Diesel Heater (very low power for continues running, but at least 100 to 120 watts for start up) A 12v fridge that is equipped with 110/240V AC and 12/24V DC adapters. 1500w camping space heater Various USB charging, phone, tablets and lights Back-up power to jump a dead truck battery, if needed. Charging After watching a couple of your other videos, I was thinking about going agm battery and solar but after seeing this I am wondering about the goal zero or like device and solar but not sure if I really need the 1500? For home back up I have a 2000 watt inverter and a 3500 watt generator - but when you consider on these trips there could be up to 3 adults, 3 x-large cots, pads, and bags, tables, chairs, kitchen, ice chest, tool box, shovel, water and personal gear and most importantly my 85lb dog not a whole lot of extra room in the truck bed for generators/invertors. Appreciate your thoughts for best and most economical setup for my power and charging need. Ron

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I don't think you'll regret the 1500 with solar, no one ever complains about having more than they need and it doesn't go as far as some people think. You should be fine with all the loads that you listed except the 1500 W space heater, just make sure to run the refrigerator on DC . Your diesel heater should be great, the electric heater is too power-hungry. Of you need some alternatives, just ask. Hope this helps!

[@jamesaigler285]

Thank you

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, appreciate you swinging by!

[@jacoe33333]

Thank you for all your help and great channel. wow...Have you had your hands on the yeti pro 4000 ? I see they are not on sale unfortunately. It seems like they just came out. I will probably go for the ecoflow delta pro today. I will know today if I am going to wait until black friday or maybe buy the delta pro today. If the yeti pro 4000 will go on sale then I will go for that maybe.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I did not spring for one, I have a lot of power stations and it's difficult to keep buying new ones... lol

[@benblizzard4446]

You have great reviews. If you'd like to make them better, you can provide visual bullet points.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You’re right, thanks. I definitely do that A LOT more in the newer videos.

[@markhager8321]

Good job. The only problem with Gold Zero is overpriced and low input charging. Thanks

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Truth!!

[@gfp1011]

Hey Brian Great Video. Yes I love the deep dives although I have to admit it is sometimes a challenge to grasp it all. I am looking for something like this to help me manage my RV Battery as you discussed in another video. As you have stated the benefit to something like this is I have it available at all times like if my power goes out at home and I have to use it to keep my Refrigerator and freezer going. My Travel Trailer is already equipped with a 100 watt solar panel that helps maintain the battery but on my first boon-docking trip the battery went dead after 2 days in the middle of the night setting off my Carbon Monoxide Detector which I had to cover with blanket and pillows before I could hook up to the truck in the morning (Not Fun!). I would like to get portable solar panels to help keep it charged especially in the event of a black out at home. I have seen your video on Solar Panels. Do you recommend the Boulder Solar Panels Amazon sells with the 1500X? Or something else? Based on the math you did on one of your videos I probably do not need more than100 watt Solar panel but I was thinking in a black out it at home it might be good to have the 200 watt. Any advise on that? Thank you again for all your help. You are a wonderful RV Guru and I appreciate you and your help greatly!!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hey Gerald, thanks for watching! The 1500x is a great power station and is the easiest to hook up to camper DC with the 30amp DC output. The boulder 200 is a really nice portable solar panel but it is expensive. It’s top-of-the-line quality and it’s plug and play compatible with their RV solar charger, which makes it worth it for some. I have used a Goal zero 20 amp charge controller on a lot of RV set ups. It allows you to simply plug and play the boulder 200 from the yeti to the camper and couldn’t be any easier. If you want some help, shoot me an email and I’m happy to go over the system. [e-mail]

[@hiersdable]

Thanks for this great info! Have you used the Link module?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching! Yes I have. I should probably review that as well. There's some really neat features with the link, excellent for van conversions. Hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@mladetto7453]

What are your thoughts on using/discharging the unit while it's also receiving a charge from solar panels? My thoughts of spending a day around camp, running my teardrop off this unit while it's attached to my 200W solar panels with the goal of maintaining either a full charge while in use, or minimizing the power loss so that I have more battery power after the sun goes down. Also, I really appreciate the time & effort you put into all these videos. They're concise and to the point, and honest. More and more I want to get into solar powering our teardrop to expand the places & times we can go out camping. I'm seriously looking into purchasing this unit to aid in these efforts. THANKS!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It can charge and discharge simultaneously no problem, makes it easy to do what you’re saying. It does get tricky, it’s easy to waste a ton of power that way. Sometimes it doesn’t matter, because the solar can replace what you’re wasting, but the more you learn, the better it works. Here’s a video on some of the ways I use it at camp, I have other videos on it as well. Portable Power Stations Uses with Campers | Tips Tricks & Hacks kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4abmo2QfNGelZo Thanks for for watching, I appreciate it.

[@mladetto7453]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks again for your knowledge. I bought you a coffee the other day too.

[@davidrogers6985]

Good video

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you!

[@mclovinthatmustache]

I trust you with my life at this point

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

This is a very, very funny comment.. lol thank you! Are

[@joshuahaire5330]

Hey Brian, thanks for going in depth on this review. I have a few questions. With a new baby in my life and preparing for hurricane season, how many solar power arrays can be hooked up to at once (how many connectors)? I know you mentioned up to 600W total charge input but just in case I don't spring for the full 600w solar at once.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Up to 1200 W of solar can be plugged into this, 600 W can make their way into the battery via the MPPT. As long as you stick with comparable panels, you can add slowly and mix-and-match all you want. Goal zero sells a 4-1 Anderson plug and a 4-1 8mm plug. These accessories can be used to merge panels. A good start would be a 200 watt panel with an Anderson (like the Boulder or nomad 200). If you’re ready to go to 400, get the 4 x 1 Anderson adapter. Hope this helps! amzn.to/3x1EdPu

[@PaulKamanJr]

I'm looking to buy my first portable power unit for truck camping (Overlanding) and this was some great information. Do you have any experience with EcoFlow and if so what is your opinion of their units? I would love to see you do some side by side comparisons of different brands to the Goal Zero. Thanks again for the video.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Yes, I have experience with EcoFlow, they are a great unit. They're a lot heavier, as a result of the battery they use, so it's a little harder to use them as super mobile units. They were very "buggy" with their earlier stuff, seems like they've cleared that up and people love them. It comes down to features vs what you need really, so many great options on the market.

[@damndman2009]

Great job.. great channel 👏.. very underrated! Got a new sub in me! Cheers 🍻

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, that means a lot. Appreciate the sub!

[@bimdynamics6406]

Great video Brian. Quick question, If you had a solar panel on top of your vehicle would you leave it connected to the panel or would you plug it when you need to? I don’t know if it will damage the batteries if they stay constantly charged.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

leave it connected. That's what's so great about high end PPS, they will regulate charge and there's no risk of problems.

[@Drewco81]

Hi Brian, great reviews! Thank you! Would you ever buy or recommend getting the open box deals from Goal Zero? The prices are irresistible to me, but I’m worried about the limited 6-month warranty. Let me know what you think!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I have and would again. I understand your concern, I share it, but people have had really good luck. If it's not going to work, you're probably gonna find out in the first six months.

[@vodoakuji17]

Fantastic videos brother. You a NY resident also?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

born and raised...Catskills...you?

[@vodoakuji17]

@@DIYOutdoorLife sweet! I lived in tug Hill region now just east of Rochester

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

nice...good snowmobiling! I lived in Brockport for a few years too

[@DouglasJLeFaive]

I have the 3000x model and it rocks I used it a lot and I can put quite a load on it and it'll last for the whole day I've done small loads of stuff and it lasts for almost a week and then I have to charge it

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Nice! It’s a great system.

[@OutdoorsIQ]

Thanks for covering so much detail!🙂 Can I ask if the fans on your yeti turn on/off for a split second when you switch on the AC button? Like a fan test maybe

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

yes it does, only with the newer models. When you turn the inverter on, the fan cycles for a second.

[@OutdoorsIQ]

Thanks mate, subbed by the way… looking forward to more content😃

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you! I subbed your channel as well, really high quality reviews on lights. Really professional production, do you have a background in video???

[@jskidoo22ify]

Nice Video. I don’t think you want to leave the power supply under the lid while it’s charging. They build up a lot of heat.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You’re right, they def do. I’ve done it a bunch without consequence, but any time you can get heat away from your PPS it’s a great idea!

[@amedm1844]

Thanks for the informative video. I am thinking of purchasing this exact unit. This would be my first ever solar generator and to be honest wanting more for an emergency backup. But would probably put it to more use if I bought. Is there a requirement as to how often it should be used to keep the unit working? How many years would a unit like this last? Also, what is the best or good solar panel to use with it?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Welcome and thanks for watching. Goal zero recommends keeping it plugged in and ready to use, no risk of over charging. Batteries like to be exercised, perhaps 4 or 5 times a year, if you’re not using it otherwise, you can pull it out and run some chores with it (plug you’re tv into it and binge on Netflix). It really doesn’t require much for maintenance, the onboard charging will allow it to cycle a little bit down when it’s on the charger. Where is a lot of misinformation and oversimplified opinions out there about life expectancy. This is a very well built unit and it’ll last a long time. It really depends how your using it. If you were running heavy appliances daily, 5-8 years. The way you’re talking about would likely double or triple that. 100 watt solar will work for moderate use, 200 or more is best. The GZ nomads are a little prices but REALLY nice, light and easy to pack. Good luck and circle back with your feedback if you get one, I’d really appreciate you supporting the channel by clicking the link in the vid description.

[@debraross2811]

I have another named brand machine and the same problem occurred. Under is too small and doesn't power much over 700 watts at a time. So... built my own so that I know what is in it. Thanks for confirming.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I def love my home builds!

[@johnkemper2752]

I have used this thing for two years. It is still running but has had some issues. It will do some sort of reset from 75% to 0% when running my Keurig or Stove. It may or may not fast charge after. I bought a 200watt flexible solar panel from Goal Zero but it broke 3 times. Plugging in cords wore out the holes so I found I had to tape a plug in. awkward. The expansion unit to charge from the car battery kept overheating so I went with a dc-dc charger. Overall its a good unit but I need more power to last a few days with a fridge and working with a monitor and laptop. The cigarette light charger they sold me never worked properly. I am forced to use a 12v regulated adapter they make to run my fridge and heater because as the unit goes below 80% the voltage on the unit drops. I had to return a Yeti 1400 twice and they sent me this unit. I have lost money with Goal Zero so I would not recommend them but the unit is fair.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

This is great feedback. It's good for people to hear everyone's experience, sorry that yours was mixed. Appreciate you swinging by and sharing real world info, it definitely helps!

[@oscarcastillo6779]

Thanks brother, I just bought one and I have alot of questions, I'm confused about the plugs

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You're welcome thank you for watching. If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to help if I can.

[@mrhot6shot]

Hey Man, why don't you do a review of the new 6000X? That's the one I'm interested in to power my house during power outages. I will also use it in my trailer with solar if I can.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I just installed one in a bus. It is exactly the same as this 1500x with four times the battery size.... the components are identical. The price however, ouch! amzn.to/3pyrS4l

[@DP179DAD]

Great video Ive just purchased the 1500x for a simple van build, how would i go about running approxs 10 to 15 led lights, max air fan and a 12v ice chest, i do have an 120v ac unit that i will be running off a generator. I did buy the alternator charging connector and will be running 200w solar. I'm a total beginner at all this. Thank you

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I buy a fuse block to start. Connect that fuse block to the 12 V Anderson output on the yeti. From there, you can run lines to all the 12 V appliances like fridge lights and fan. It’s a pretty straightforward job, I’m sure you’ll be able to do it no problem. Let me know if you need any help..

[@corteydmusic]

Good

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks !

[@deLeonArt]

Hello Brian, did I hear you right that you need an mppt controller to charge solar and 12v at the same time? I will have a trickle solar 100w and when thats not doing it I was hoping to plug it into the wall through shore power. I have all the items but havent installed them, that would mean that if I keep the solar plugged in at all times the wall charge will not work, is that right? Glad I found your channel!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That’s right. The MPPT that comes installed can receive charge 3 ways but one at a time. If you keep the solar plugged in, it won’t receive a wall charge. Unplug the solar first to charge from a car or shore power. GZ sells a second MPPT for ~ $100 that plugs in on the right side of the unit under the hood. With that you can charge from multiple sources at the same time. Thanks for watching!

[@rogerdegray7535]

Great video - I’ve got a question - just got a yeti 3000 - can I connect this to my 5th wheel shore line?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Yes, it will work. It’s the runtime that will depend. Make sure to shut off the battery charger and you might get some decent run time. Doing it the way we did in this video will last three or four times longer than plugging to the shoreline but is DC only.

[@rogerdegray7535]

@@DIYOutdoorLife ok thanks!

[@shondajackson914]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but I personally never allow my 1500x to get below 5% battery. That being said, it definitely took more than 3 hours to charge it from 5% with the 600 watt charger. It’s usually around 3.7 hours. I’ve only owned mine for a few months, but I’ve charged it daily from the 600 watt charger. Just thought I’d speak to the charging time, since that’s usually a big deal for most off gridders. I will say that the 600 watt charger is definitely worth it .

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I too feel like the 600 is a must. General rule is to charge as slowly as you can, if you don’t need a 600w charge, use the one that came standard, better for the cells. I wonder while you not getting a faster charge though, does your screen read around 500-600 input watts?

[@shondajackson914]

@@DIYOutdoorLife yes sir it does. It starts off at 520 (ish) and by the time we get to the last 25%, I’m seeing 575-580 watts. It’s fast, it’s just not under 3 hours :)

[@shondajackson914]

I was also wondering if you have tested/reviewed the external MPPT charger for the expansion tank batteries. I’m going to purchase one this week since the tank batteries charge really slowly out of the box.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Somethings a little off, I wonder if you reset your unit if the charge speed would pick up. Even at 500watts input, it should top off in 3 hours, as the capacity is 1500 watts. I have 3 of the 1500x (I use them for work) and they all charge under 3 hours. Lithium NMC can be a funny chemistry, you can see with smart phones, maybe resetting the BMS would help.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I have several MPPT modules for Yeti's and a Link. I use the extra MPPT to duel charge Yetis and the link to chain for capacity. I do not care for the expansion modules though. I have used the link to chain AGM's, but the expansion modules seem pricey and they run them down to low voltage. When they are "empty" they are in the 10.5 V range. The tanks are sealed Lead Acid, so this bugs me. A little birdie told me the next tanks will be LifePo4 ...game changer!! Is your set up for a cabin, camper, van??? You're giving me good ideas for future videos! :-) Hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@kimcabe3993]

i’ve been evaluating whether or not i should buy one of these for my van life adventures. i have invested many hours watching videos from other channels without being able to get my questions answered before i spend my hard earned cash. this video has educated me on a quite a few concerns that i’ve had. thanks for that. but, i still have one question i need answered about charging from a car DC input. can it be charged from a car DC input if the vehicle has a DC to DC charger that bumps up the power to 20 or 40 amps? any help with this would be most appreciated.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Yes, you could run that through the MPPT, a link, or a few set the parameters correctly on the DC to DC, there's a spot beneath the MPPT that will accept it as well.

[@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy]

I have a Yeti 400. I really like and want this unit as an upgrade for around the house for appliances, etc. The 400 can't take the higher capacity and I think this 1500 is a decent balance of power, portability, cost, etc for home and camping, etc. What do you think? I'm on the fence about the cost. The 3000 and 6000 are way too much for me.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I agree that the 3000 and 6000 are getting overkill. They’re too heavy to really be considered portable. Watch my video on the 1000core… it’s not as nice as this unit but ½ the cost. If I were you, I would buy 2 of those instead of one of these. Half the weight, have them in different parts of the house, bring one to charge at friends house, while the other is running essentials (in the event of long term outage) Check out the links in my video descriptions for deals as I find them. Hope this helps, make sure to subscribe for updates!

[@brendonmaher1513]

One of your other videos probably saved me a chunk of change as I was looking at some drop in LiFePo4 batteries for my RV. As you mentioned in that video, even if the AGM system can use LiFePo4 batteries, they will never fully charge unless you periodically use a lithium charger on mains power. Do you still prefer the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x over other similar systems in 2023?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hey Brandon, it really depends on what you’re doing. When I made this video, no large PPS had a high DC output. This output (30amp DC) allows me to use the power station as the RV battery in the most efficient way possible… it saves you a lot of money while keeping your investment versatile. It was a huge factor. Both bluetti and Ecoflow have this dc output on some of their large systems now. For these larger power stations, I would make sure it has a high amp DC output, but I’m not brand specific.

[@brendonmaher1513]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks for replying. I'm in New Zealand and options for decent portable power stations that have 240v AC ports are a bit limited. I can order them online, but they are 110v systems that need step down apaptors. I recently saw a goal zero Yeti 1500x on sale which was factory built for the NZ market, which led me to your channel, while researching it. I'm mainly looking for additional power to run a 180w laptop which can ramp up in power consumption when it needs to. I generally use the 2000w RV inverter generator with 2 deep cycle 6v AGM batteries in my RV. On optimal sunny days it's just manageable but for piece of mind on patchy days, I'd prefer to have either more power, such as with LiFePo4 batteries or just leave the RV system to cycle the fridge/freezer, water pumps, lights etc. Then have an independent system to use the laptop as well as having a viable back up, in case the main system needs extra power. It seems like the 1500x is still a viable option. I really like the reviews on the new Bluetti systems but again they have to be adapted from 110v. Your videos on the 1500x compelled me to ask a question as it seems you were using it to good advantage in your camper. Great videos, by the way. I've watched a number of them, and it's good to see someone talking directly about products, without blowing smoke because of sponsorships.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I think getting a system designed for the 240v is going to prove a lot more efficient than stepping. Does your laptop have a USB-C? You can gain a huge amount of efficiency by plugging directly into a PD port rather than the inverter. Either way, you’re going to get some great run time out of the 1500.

[@brendonmaher1513]

@@DIYOutdoorLife It does have a gen 2 usb-c 3.2 but it seems to only support high data transfer and peripherals. Well, I'll keep looking into a solution but yes, the 1500x should provide plenty of grunt. Thanks again.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

If it doesn’t appear to be able to be powered through the USBC PD, look to see if you can buy a DC adapter for it. Sometimes it takes a little digging, but you can always find one that plugs into an automotive plug. Anything you can do to avoid the DC-AC-DC conversion that takes place is going to give HUGE boosts in run time.

[@glynsun1447]

Can you do a video showing how you plug the Yeti directly to the 30a RV like you have showing on this video screenshot. How well does it work and how much phantom power draw if any? Thank you.

[@glynsun1447]

Never mind, I just saw your other video.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I’m glad you found the video, it’s an exciting topic! Since you can run with the inverter turned off, you can get an extremely high efficiency out of the Goal zero battery. There is next to no standby consumption, like there would be if you were using the inverter. As far as phantom draw, that depends on your particular camper. I had some coming from my stereo system, you can find the video I did where I installed a cut off switch on it. The other draw came from the CO alarm and I accept that for safety reasons. With the Goal zero 1500 x, I can draw about 135 amp hours while maintaining over 13v. I can also charge with over 600 w of solar (parallel or series) and use the inverter for AC… it’s next level!

[@davemcada1563]

Great intro to the GZ. I've been using a 1500X for almost 3 years in my van. Recently, the 12V Car Port (which runs my refrigerator) stopped working. The 12V light immediately goes from white to red. Have you seen this and can you make a suggestion of what to do to fix? Thanks.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I have not seen that. Since you have multiple dc outputs, i would get an anderson to auto adapter and use that port.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

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[@davemcada1563]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Thanks. I ordered a cable to use that as a work around and then Goal Zero offered to swap out units even though mine was out of warranty. They really do have great customer service!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thats great to hear! Love that theyre sticking w the product!

[@Utah_Mike]

💯 goal zero

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Right on 😀

[@alexc2234]

Nice video, but a sometimes challenging to tell if your examples of problems are with the Yeti or others since you just say these. I think the avg person that's looking at these for the first time probably just want's an example of how many "common things" they can run, and for "how long". ex: Can I run a small fridge, space heater, hot plate and some lamps? How long can I do that? What "can't" I do with it? My 2 cents but personally, I'd find that super helpful in video :)

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great point. This can be a challenging topic, it’s like a “give a person a fish vs teaching them to fish debate”. Every device has a different “consumption” and each power station handles that differently. Most the time , when companies or people just list those numbers, they’re not applicable to most. The yeti 1500 runs my 23 qt fridge for around 10 days- fridge at home 1 day- lamp for 150 hours- 1000 watt cook top for a couple hours of cooking- Hope these numbers help

[@alexc2234]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Great thanks. That was helpful for me. Just a note, I'm searching for real world examples online before I go spend $2K on the fishing rod. :D

[@jgg204]

"Charge the Yeti 1500X from the sun with our portable solar panels while away from the grid and keep it topped off from a wall outlet when you’re home. Integrated MPPT charge controller ensures you’re getting the most efficient solar charge possible." --> Looks like it has what you are saying you need the control module for

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It has an integrated MPPT, a very good one. What I’m talking about is dual charging. In order to charge from multiple sources at once, it has a slot for an additional MPPT. This is for people who want to place it in a van and charge it from their alternator, 12 V outlet, and rooftop solar simultaneously. Hope this clears it up. Thanks for watching!

[@jgg204]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Got it. Yes the 1500X cannot simultaneously charge different voltage inputs. It requires that $99 MPPT module thing. What boggles the mind though, is why they didn't integrate the dual input MPPT into the Yeti Link to make it all in one. Goal Zero does some stupid things

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

The link does do that but I know what you're saying. With the link hooked up to charge from alternator, you can also receive solar charge from roof through the MPPT. Without getting an additional mppt, you cant charge from shore power and solar simultaneously without playing musical chairs with the plugs...would like to see an improvement for sure.

[@frankstallone2867]

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[@DIYOutdoorLife]

lol... i like slap chop

[@susanstebila8707]

Hi, 💁🏼‍♀️I see you’re up I’m in Arizona anyway I have a 500 and I’m car camping I want to get a refrigerator so I don’t know if 500 is strong enough to pull it ? other than that not much I have a 100 W Boulder panels Still shopping for a car fridge not sure what’s best do you think I should move up to a 1000 I think 1500 yeti is overkill and it’s expensive. What do you think and thanks a lot you’re really smart and I really appreciated the video. If I do get the 1500 I will probably get the fast charger and charge it when I do the washer takes forever by solar. What do you think of that idea?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hey Susan, I travel a lot, but live in upstate New York. Check out this video I did on a small fridge that performs incredibly. If you pre-chill it on wall power, the 500 will keep it running with solar. BougeRV Portable Fridge kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJfOiWyKoL-pa8k

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You can also run it off your car while traveling.

[@greentea7037]

I'm so new to all this --- here's my Stupid Question -- I don't understand Amps, Watts, Volts etc. I purchased the Goal Zero 150 about 3 yrs ago only charged iPhone etc. Recently I purchased the 500x. Here's how I want to use my Goal Zero 500x --- traveling in my car --- cooking my own food. I purchased a hot water kettle canister to boil water - It's 100 WATTS. I also purchased a nice lunch box style steamer cooker with 4 stainless steel bowls - It's 300 WATTS. I haven't found videos that explain/demonstrate matching electrical items/cookers/tools to the units and what can be used - I guess calculating the Watts ??? Volts??? How can you tell if a Goal Zero unit is capable of powering a tool/cooker/kettle ??? Do I also have to match Volts or Amps ??? Any info appreciated. I "think" the 500x will be able to OPERATE the 100 watt kettle and the 300 watt cooker - used separately. (((The Goal Zero 500x ---Battery Capacity 505Wh (108V. 46.8Ah)))) Weight - almost 13lbs. I can't carry anything heavier. Thanks

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Let’s make this easy. Watts is amps times volts. For now, just worry about watts and you’ll be fine. With the system like a Goal zero, if the plug fits, try it, it will let you know if you can’t run something. It will run anything of the size you’re talking about. If you try to plug a microwave in, an icon will flash on the screen and make you reset the outlet… it was too many watts. You’ll be a pro in no time! Good luck

[@greentea7037]

@@DIYOutdoorLife thanks… much appreciated !

[@jgg204]

Goal Zero 6000X on sale for $3,800 right now

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Oh man... Im gonna go broke.. lol

[@jgg204]

@@DIYOutdoorLife It stacks with the -20% off GOVX coupon code too. Bring it down to $3,000

[@rpeace42]

Great video. So this is a bit out there compared to all the other camping/work centric uses I'm reading in the comments. My van is a Roadtrek e-trek with an all electric galley and 300 watts of solar so I'm set for camping. I'm looking at the 1000x or 1500x as a backup for my furnace and 75 Gal Reef tank. My main reef tank pump is 12v and draws under 50 watts. My Gas furnace draws 500 watts. I'm interested in the yeti as a way to keep life support for the tank on if we loose power for a day and I'm not home to pull out the generator. I'd just plug the pump into the 12v port and hookup the 120 watt charger. If its winter I'd need to run a drop cord to the furnace before the pipes freeze. Do you see any reason that's not a good plan for a 24/48 hour power interruption?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

In concept, the 1500 would be perfect. It depends on the “duty cycle“ for the furnace. 500 watts is a big draw, obviously that wouldn’t be constant. If it ran for 10 minutes an hour, that would be 18 hours of runtime on the 1500. It’s impossible for me to tell how many watts your furnace would use in a day without seeing how long it actually ran for and what the actual wattage draw per day is. I hope this helps.

[@rpeace42]

@@DIYOutdoorLife helps.. I was looking for a kilowatts meter right after I asked... as its not -15 here in Montana at the moment its not going to be a real test... thanks for the response.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

haha...I know what you mean. It'll be cold again before we know it. Depending on you're system, unless it modulated with variable speeds, it might have the same draw and just run more or less based on temp.

[@markhedges1645]

Brian, Is it best to keep it plugged into ac wall outlet full time, to extend battery life? I do not use my yeti 1400 and 1500x much, but keep for emergency use mostly.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That’s what they recommended. Not a big deal either way. If you want to extend the battery life the most, use the app to select “battery saver” and keep the unit plugged in. It will keep it around 85%.

[@user-wu8os5fn2j]

Could you make a 30 amp cable and plug it into the Anderson plug on the Goal zero and then plug into the plug in on the camper

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Great minds think alike! Subscribe to the channel and check out the video I made called Yeti as a RV battery. It’s easy to do but there’s a few steps you wanna take first

[@101jody]

I got this 2 years ago and still don't really understand what it does. I've been testing some home appliances with it to see what will work in emergencies. I finally hooked it up to the 200 nomad solar panel yesterday and am trying to figure out how that works.I can't figure out how to use the extension cord I bought for the panel charger connection. I don't understand what all these ports are either except 12v and regular electrical plug. I know this is pathetic. I'll keep watching the videos. Thanks.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It will be easy to learn. There’s a lot of bells and whistles but it’s best to start with the 110v outlet (that’s the regular one you mentioned), the 12v automotive plug, and figuring out the charging. Im assuming you’ve figured out the wall charging. Does the nomad work when you plug it in directly to the Yeti? Does it plug in to the round plug or the red and black?

[@101jody]

@@DIYOutdoorLife yes, I've been keeping it plugged into the wall since I've had it. The nomad 200w solar panel is the black red app? plug, but my extension cord is the 8_ round one. Maybe that's for the nomad 100w but not 200w? I'd like to keep the yeti inside while I'm charging for anti theft reasons. The Nomad 200 seems cumbersome and hard to get a continual charge on a small property with shade. But I need to really start figuring this out. I get so intimidated that I just avoid it. I'm worried if an emergency comes, it may not do much. Thanks for your help, it helps me move forward.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You got this! You are correct, the 8 mm barrel plug is for a 100W panel. Here is a link for the wire to your panel #ad amzn.to/3SWaS17 You’ll be able to run anything you want off of the outlets and the 12 V plug. Test different things out to see how long they’ll run for. Practice charging it by plugging in the solar panel and pointing the panel directly at the sun. This will give you confidence to be able to use it when you need it. Let me know if I can be of any help.