How long do they last? Iceco portable fridge / freezer & Bluetti EB70 portable power station review.

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In Episode 102 of Truck House Life, we'll test out the Iceco 40 portable refrigerator / freezer and the Bluetti EB70 700 watt portable lithium power station. I push the fridge / freezer and the portable power station to the max, pushing the freezer as long as it will go... how long will the lithium power station power the freezer at it's coldest setting? Will it last all weekend to keep your food frozen or cold? Let's find out!
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[@pratumpornchuanlom185]

*A quiet **Generater.Systems** , love the dual fuel capabilities, camper is 50 amp but the adapter helps and found it still handles the load. Haven't taken a camping trip yet, that's in a couple of weeks. Will see how well it does over a long weekend.*

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup not for long though

[@florindagonzalez5700]

It depends what you're looking for. Most solar generators can power air conditioning units, but the batteries don't last very long. Example: the bluetti AP200 last 6.5 hours with a 5000btu unit and 600 watts of solar that I couldn't hook up properly. The set back: aside from the solar panels not daisy chaining properly, is the ap200 is hella heavy to lug around for me. The ap200 is about 50 or 60lbs if I'm not mistaken. Now, I have a 2500btu unit by xero breeze. The xero breeze will NOT cool a space (it's not advertised to do so), but it does cool me, and that's enough. I haven't tested out how long the xero breeze would last, but I want to. I'll be tinkering with this for a while.

[@kitd56]

Great video! I recently did a test pairing my Bluetti EB70S with my 30 qt/28 L 12 volt fridge. Starting the fridge at 72 degrees and empty on eco mode I would expect better numbers if I started the test at a lower temp with the fridge at least half full), I powered it to my Bluetti in DC for 71 1.2 hours with an average temperature of 30 degrees. Note: the Bluetti showed only one bar (20% or less) after the first 24 hours but continued to work at presumably less than 20% for two days. This lack of precision/accuracy on the Bluetti is pretty much the only complaint I have with the Bluetti. It is an absolutely workhorse!

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Got the EB 150 during prime days. SOO glad I did ! Gonna grab this fridge, ty for vid

[@TruckHouseLife]

nice, no worries:)

[@dreyes8948]

How much you paid for the EB150?

[@Klein-Morretti]

Thanks! I was looking all over for the eb70 and compressor fridge review.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Glad I could help!

[@jastark22181]

Hey Timmy, do you know Webasto has models that'll heat up, not only drinking water which I don't believe you have in your tiny house, but it'll also heat up your trucks coolant. I think that would be very useful to you up there in Alaska during those cold winters. They'll also use the engine coolant to heat the living quarters while your driving. That would be really nice! You would need to install some shut off valves and quick connect couplers for when you take the house off but I think the benefits would be worth it!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup I've seen em, maybe one day

[@eainak194]

Hey I just saw you driving on the Glen on July 2 passing the old Glen highway sign I hope you have a awesome fourth and get some great Content out!!!!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup! just got back from playing a show out at Alpine Creek lodge;)

[@mountainpride]

Thank you I was wondering how long it would run it. So was it pulling 40 to 50 watts the whole time. I'm looking to run my diesel heater. Which pulls 17 to 20 watts after start up for at least 15 hours or so.

[@maxwelledison7566]

I love how many times you said my name is this episode. I might have to count them. I bet it's at least 50

[@TruckHouseLife]

max max max max

[@tylerd5556]

Very accurate with my Bluetti EB70 and Setpower refrigerator test. However notes to take: My test was indoors in about 55-60°F, Setpower refrigerator was programmed to 25°F, Bluetti EB70 lasted about 19.5 hours (& ~23 hours when programmed to 32°F in same 55-60°F shaded room indoors), and the 2 bottles of water were liquid when put in and did not even approach any freezing in this Setpower (despite 1 being placed on top and 1 being placed on bottom).

[@briansmith4110]

Dude perfect video!!! Told me exactly what i needed to know.

[@briansmith4110]

Thanks

[@TruckHouseLife]

right on:)

[@lucianaparma9555]

Cool! And Cold!! Greetings from the South ☕

[@TruckHouseLife]

:)

[@mervyoung5397]

Great review, thanks! So, if I had a solar panel hooked up to the EB70, would it run such a fridge/freezer for a week long camping trip off grid?

[@PhatboyHD88]

On eco mode it still freezes but battery will last twice as long. I have a vl45 iceco and a jackery 500 and using as a fridge jackey will last 4 days on eco mode , but i have a solar panel 60 watt , so fridge on eco mode only uses 21 watts , so connected to solar panel the fridge will run forever . Because jackery solar panel puts out about 45 watts so half the power charges battery in jackery and the other half runs the fridge , so yea indefinite fridge will never run out..

[@joemamamia1751]

Thank you! I’ve been holding out for the bluetti, as the Jackery from my understanding does not have pass-through charging (can charge while powering devices), which to me is just a battery bank and not a true power station IMHO. And from my research the Bluetti also charges much quicker. Which is another ding against Jackery, if it takes longer to fully charge, and there is no pass-through capability. 🤷🏻‍♂️ **EDIT: I stand corrected. All Jackery’s, except their explorer 160 model allow for pass-through… The issue between Bluetti and Jackery is more the time it takes to recharge. Bluetti, recharges quicker. Sorry for the initial misinformation. 🙏🏼⚡️🤙🏼 Thanks, Timmy! Love the teal eb70, too! 😎🤙🏼

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yeah they are pretty nice, didn't know that about not being able to charge the jackery while using the jackery, never tried it lol.

[@joemamamia1751]

@@TruckHouseLife I stand corrected. All Jackery’s, except their explorer 160 model allow for pass-through… The issue between Bluetti and Jackery is more the time it takes to recharge. Bluetti, recharges quicker. Sorry for the misinformation. 🙏🏼⚡️🤙🏼

[@rod2625]

You might consider the Pecron E600LFP. 1200w, 614wh. It does pass through charging and charges 0-100% in 2.5 hours, AC. Also takes 400w solar charging. Currently $350 from Pecron. Review have been great on this unit.

[@miks3263]

Jimmy I would love to see this retested with 35-38f fridge temp. Also put some fridge items in like milk or drinks. They are more efficient full

[@VinnieVan]

Thanks man. This was great. Now all you need to do is do it again except plug in a 200 watt solar panel and use the fridge and freezer at a normal use temp. Then we can see if the panel will keep it going and charge it enough to where the battery doesn’t die and the fridge stays functioning. That would be awesome! Thanks. I have a 55 fridge freezer and the eb70 with 200 watt panel coming as well as a max fan and other things to charge. I would live the information. 😎💪🏼

[@jastark22181]

Aww crap I missed the premiere... I was out in the driveway changing both front wheel bearings on my brothers car for him.

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol all good duer

[@rod2625]

I was interested in your review but a real situation test would be of more value. I have a comparable battery supply, Pecron 1200w 614wh LFP system. I am waiting on a SetPower 58qt fridge/freezer to arrive that will mostly be used in a power out situation to transfer food from our house unit. In order to protect the food as well as running the unit as long as possible I expect the freezer will be set to 15 degrees and the fridge 39 degrees. It will be powered by the Pecron’s 12v outlet. I expect this is about as best case as to give me the longest runtime.

[@jameswaters313]

Wouldn’t you plug in the wall to freeze it first. Then swap to battery?

[@TruckHouseLife]

Wanted to test the battery.

[@locascioantonino]

It’s me again I don’t know how you build that house is beautiful I wish I had your hands to build a house Like that you must have a gift take care my friend

[@locascioantonino]

I like your house you build it

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup!

[@moneydog6317]

Just a quick question what was the temperature outside at the time

[@CraigMullins1]

Wondering as well

[@TruckHouseLife]

65 F

[@TruckHouseLife]

65 F

[@got2go4word]

Try using 12v DC, you can bypass the inverter for less battery consumption.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup, I was just trying to push it;)

[@lexuslowlife3055]

You can get close to triple the results I believe. If you pack the freezer and pre chill it the night before a trip and use the refrigerator/freezer on Economy mode. Also use the DC 12v cigarette lighter port. You should seriously get a minimum of 48hrs maybe even up to 60hrs using it as a refrigerator at 38°. Nice choice of products 👍🏼

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup, I was just trying to push it inefficiently to see a worst case scenario;)

[@lexuslowlife3055]

@@TruckHouseLife I would like to see how far you can push it efficiently. I have a eb70 and I was looking at the same cooler would be nice to see the results.

[@scottlink183]

Did you test how long the salmon stayed frozen in the fridge w/ no power?

[@TruckHouseLife]

I didn't.

[@alaskanbackyardadventures1698]

Did you go with Bluetti over Jackery due to power demands or was there more to it.?

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nope they offered to send one for a test, I'm going to be using the Bluetti and the Jackery on the big road trip soon, so that will be a great test for both of them in the end. Was just seeing how long the freezer would work in the coldest setting to get a feel for the power station at it's worst lol.

[@cocacolafiesta]

@@TruckHouseLife I have the same Bluetti and a Jackery 500 which I plan to use for my Alpicool when camping. While one charges the other runs only the freezer. I have a few smaller power chargers that can charge my phone and Ipad. Keeping for ice use only as bags of ice in Yosemite were $10 but I’m sure they are more now.

[@thim8009]

I bought a alpicool for a freezer and it wouldn't get below 25 degrees. Took 3 days to not fully freeze ice. So in the market for a freezer that works.

[@TruckHouseLife]

crazy lol

[@cocacolafiesta]

I have an alpicool and it has no problem getting to 2 degrees when I have it in freezer mode. Your Alpicool might have been defective.

[@philthyphill8753]

Should do a 12v test with the fridge. You’ll definitely get a longer lasting battery. You are running the inverter while running the fridge

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup, I was trying to push it in a worst case scenario though;)

[@andrewmcphee8965]

Would have liked to see a test with the fridge already at low temp (and no lid opening all the time) to see how long the Bluetti lasts - real world conditions...

[@W1LDWESLEY]

What's your estimate on a 3 feet' fridge With a EB 70, How long will that last?

[@TruckHouseLife]

not sure? maybe 12 hours or longer?

[@AKAwaken]

Can you hook up the solar and and use it at the same time ?

[@barcodenut]

You can charge the EB70 the same time you use it.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yep.

[@nomadgurlchronicles768]

Does the fridge come with a DC plug? when I switched my dometic to DC my unit (jackery) lasted twice as long, it can go for days on end using only 2-6 watts.

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup!

[@thisguy2588]

So ylu can only put in the fridge or freezer mode? But not both at once?

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup, only one at a time.

[@thisguy2588]

@@TruckHouseLife thanks a lot sir Timmy!!

[@StephenShreds]

I just passed you on hwy1 have fun!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup! long night lol

[@jastark22181]

You lucky S.O.B.! I wish I was in Alaska right now! lol 😁😁

[@StephenShreds]

@@jastark22181 don’t let your dreams be dreams dawg

[@rod2625]

Surprised you didn’t use Dc power. Much more efficient than AC on those small units.

[@markbunker5934]

Just think how well it would have done if you had left the lid closed.

[@TruckHouseLife]

good point;)

[@QueenBaha]

Lmfaooooo

[@shenlun]

2 brands I would get if I was able to do vanlife. I am a disabled pensioner and require lots of meds which in Australia (where I live)require constant doctor visits to the same doctor

[@TruckHouseLife]

Man, at least you're not in the states where we basically don't have health insurance lol.

[@ryanjacobsen9557]

Get u two deep cycle batteries it will run for a week or so depending on size

[@ryanjacobsen9557]

I took two 6v 210ah deep cycle batteries and ran them in a series to make 12v and I can go a week and that puts my batteries at about 70% then I plug up my renogy solar panel and top them off

[@isainovski]

Try using 12volt DC power

[@baneverything5580]

NEED HELP WITH A POSSIBLE BLUETTI SHUNT ISSUE PLEASE? I have a Bluetti EB70. Mine has been running a 3.1 cubic ft AC dorm fridge for 13 hours and is showing 20% remaining but my watt meter is showing the device has used less than 300 watt hours of its capacity which is what the math was showing in tests before I got the watt meter. I haven`t ran it during the five tests until it shut down on its own though but am doing so this time just in case the shunt isn`t calibrated. I was only running it until the 20% remaining indicator vanished and a red charge warning began flashing. The company asked me to perform this test before we explore replacement options. If this is a shunt issue what can I do to reset this thing? Does anyone know?

[@barcodenut]

Are you in ECO mode? I think it shuts off at 20% to save the battery. These devices aren't meant to run fridges with AC. Its better to use DC fridge.

[@baneverything5580]

@@barcodenut Well I have an AC fridge and freezer. It powers them both for over 24 hours. Not both of them together, but it will run either of them over 24 hours in tests I`ve done but the watt meter I`m using shows it only uses about 300 watt hours to run them that long.

[@baneverything5580]

@@barcodenut In a test I`m doing right now with a 5 cubic ft freezer it has ran it for 26 hours. All the bars are gone...100,80,60,40,20....none are showing...and a little red charge warning thing is on the screen. A watt meter shows it`s used 350 watt hours from the battery. But it`s still going. Bluetti emailed me and they`re sending me one that works and letting me keep this one. I can still get a lot of use from it. Better than dumping it in a landfill. They wanted me to go to a USP store and return it. I`m in a very rural area, and I`m disabled and can`t drive, and the nearest city is a two hour round trip drive so I refused. They said "Just keep it."

[@TruckHouseLife]

hmmm not sure?

[@jastark22181]

To put a real heavy load on a freezer, you should fill it with unfrozen things then crank it down.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup I could have probably added more in there for sure lol, next time. I just wanted to see how long it would last in the coldest setting (-8F) in freezer mode.

[@Adventure_Rig]

Use the cigarette plug for the fridge. Using the AC has some inefficient power conversion.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup, I was just trying to push it as inefficiently as possible.

[@Adventure_Rig]

@@TruckHouseLife roger. good Test. I just ordered a eb70 to run my fridge for short weekend trips. Gonna be charging the eb70 from my alternator while driving and solar while camping so im interested to see how long i can last .

[@TruckHouseLife]

@@Adventure_Rig Nice man:)

[@xzinx]

should have done it with dc plug

[@TruckHouseLife]

Got a new test for it pretty soon with a portable air conditioner:)

[@whitewolf4016]

All you need is 30 degrees

[@nomaddavestinyhomes2363]

You get a lot better result if you had a full freezer or fridge preferably freezer and then just take what you got out or what you want to use take it out and let it thaw outside and nothing would probably go 48/64 hour or something like that

[@TruckHouseLife]

I was trying to get the worst result possible for worst case scenarios;)

[@nomaddavestinyhomes2363]

I love your little truck tiny house dude that thing is awesome

[@TruckHouseLife]

@@nomaddavestinyhomes2363 Thanks man:)

[@JJKHaywood]

The fridge builders tell you to (fill) your fridge full with precooled items, plug into AC power and cool to travel Temperature before switching to 12 volt. (If possible) or to at least (fill) the fridge with cooled Items and the 12 volt demand on your batteries will be closer to Normal operation. Nobody takes one piece of frozen Salmon on the road..?? Betting the Bluetti would have worked 30-40 hours or more! Under Real user needs! You did however show us how fast to kill the 700W Bluetti, and you as much as said so! Love ya Timmy, but, this test & review sucked sailboat fuel....

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yeah this was more of a review of how long the freezer lasts looking back. I'll know more about how it does with regular refrigeration after a good long summer here.

[@singularity844]

A test of freezing multiple litres of water would be a better test

[@TruckHouseLife]

Perhaps, I was just testing if you bought frozen foods in a store how long they would keep frozen with the freezer pushed to the max.

[@robbannister6882]

You do realize every time you open it you’ll let the cold out in the heat in that’s not a good way to test it do you think?

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup, really trying to push it hard to perform it's worst;)

[@FuriouslyFurious]

Why did you do this test on only AC instead of running the fridge off of DC? You just wasted power on the conversion.

[@TruckHouseLife]

because I wanted to put it in the most inefficient setting possible to see how long it lasts:)

[@FuriouslyFurious]

@@TruckHouseLife ahh, gotcha.

[@tylerd5556]

@@TruckHouseLife This is exactly what I needed to see if I want a compression refrigerator. About 13 for 716Watt battery. How long can it last if things were more efficient like set to 32° and others saying DC instead of AC? THANK YOU for this Intel friend!

[@nl4402]

If you didn’t open it all the time it might have lasted longer

[@jed2055]

xyzzy.

[@michaud399]

Would've lasted longer if you would've stopped opening it every hour.

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup, I was trying to push it;)

[@Ich_slage_dich_in_dominos]

100 amp deep cycle battery can run the fridge for 6 days