I Bought These Solar Lights on Amazon for Living in a Van

[@pattycakecrochet1]

P.S. I shared this on F.B. also. I live in the area that was struck by Hurricane Michael. After 2 months we still have a lot of people without homes or utilities. I know because I had been watching you & others like u,we were a lot better prepared to go with out electricity than most around us. We had a 12 volt fan, butane stove & a charging station to keep our phones (that still had service) charged. We also had lights. We didn't have a generator but we had more than most to be as comfortable as we could be. So a huge thank you for all you have shared over the years. Even if you aren't wanting to completely off grid, the knowledge here has helped in other dire situations. So Thank you my friend sincerely!.😍😘💖🤗

[@pennynjavro9645]

I researched a few months and bought 2 Luci lights. You’ve saved everyone a lot of time and effort.

[@katheymann2334]

I have 2 Luci lights and after a year they no longer charge to full capacity. There are 3 dots that light up showing the battery capacity and they never get past 2. I'm in Yucca, AZ and they were out in the sun for 2 days. Each day of sunlight was from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and were not turned on for those 2 sunny days. I used these lights every night 9 months and then as backup when my other solar lights dimmed because of rainy or cloudy days preventing a full charge. I also prefer these lights hung without inflating. In my minivan the light was brighter this way. I don't know the name of my favorite solar light, but I believe you recommend it in 2017. It has a large solar panel I glued strong magnets on and it has been out in the weather 2 weeks short of a year. This is similar to the Moresky one and can charge a cell phone and be used with AC. This light is used every day and stays bright for 8 or more hours if there are no clouds. It still charges under cloud cover but dims sooner. Just ordered the ELlight E27 to replace the solar light in my trailer bathroom because that solar panel is too small for the decreased sunlight of winter. I can let you know how that works out if you are interested because it was expensive and I am hopeful for good results.

[@David-lk4uu]

It is highly probable your batteries are damaged from complete discharging.

[@johnbergholm]

I'm having the same experience after about 10 months.

[@glendaharlan]

Kat Heymann has

[@janmariolle]

I really liked your excellent solar light comparison. Another light to consider is the Solarpuff which is around $20.00-25.00 and holds its charge for 8-12 hours. I’ve had mine for a couple of years and use it daily. It still looks and works like new. The company also donates lights to places hit by disasters. They are coming out with a new light this spring which has a usb charger as well. Thanks again for the excellent review. Oh, I forgot to mention that the light comes in warm or cool and one version even has red for night vision or colors for celebration.

[@MsPoprouge]

I've had my Luci lights for several years, they still work just as well as the day I bought them. I use them not only for camping but during power outages. I live in a local that is get's a lot of power outages, sometimes for days/weeks. Luci has never let me down. Agree with you they may be funny looking, but they work great.

[@hearcamir7810]

I agree ☝️ . I’ve owned several for several years also. Still gr8! I give them as gifts! Walmart now carries them. Yay Luci ‼️

[@SarahTree]

Me too! Mine work great!

[@pattycakecrochet1]

Great review. Another awesome video. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. I know u get a lot of haters but I think the love outweighs them all a hundred times over. Much, much 💖 my friend 🐝Safe & God Bless.

[@myjoyquest]

I've had my Luci lamp for three years! Its been through its paces! Thanx Bob!🦋

[@KD4PON1969]

Bob I LOVE the LUCI lights for backpacking because they are light weight and two of them will last all night long. For back packing it's my WINNER!

[@simplyzulu1426]

i would like to see how these lights up the inside of your van.. Do a camper van test.

[@zekehooper]

agree, the van test would be better. That is where you would be useing these lights anyway.

[@SarahTree]

Yes! Great point. A van test would be the best way to show how these things would work for us.

[@Chaotic_Enigma]

@@zekehooper there are plenty of applications for these (the worthy ones), not just a van..more practical in a tent or maybe a dunp in the woods lol.

[@1-QuackUp-Now]

Bob, thanks for doing these solar light comparisons! It’s very helpful. We have 2 Luci lights and have been delighted (ha! Pun intended) with them, but I may get another of your recs just to have the little solar panel and usb capability. You do a wonderful service with all your KZbin video interviews. They are a very useful education for vandwellers and wannabes! Thank you!

[@powertool4uau]

Now that's how a review should be done!!! I have no questions because you covered everything so thoroughly..... Wish more people would adopt your review technique...... Straight to the point, No bullshit, with demonstrations. 10/10

[@shelleynobleart]

So helpful, Bob! Thank you

[@kevin457]

I do like how you're giving us your honest opinion. you're not trying to sell us anything and you're trying them out in the way they would be used.

[@maxinebrody4988]

Dear Bob and JC, It did my heart good to see that a person as savvy and knowledgeable about cars and accessories as Bob uses a pair of shears to get into a plastic box same as I do! ❤️

[@gdejong7128]

My Lucy Lights are great, had em several months now, using them means my solar panels can be used for other things.

[@willowciarrochi4981]

Great video Bob! I would appreciate both an in-van test for brightness and the number of hours the Moresky and KKBols stayed bright. If Luci is now making a light with a usb port, how about a test of that as well. So far my Luci has been the brightest and longest lasting of the different solar lights I've tried!! Thanks for such useful information!!!

[@twanda1999]

Love this product comparison thanks so much for doing, BTW I bought two of the KK bol via your store.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Love these product reviews and showing us how the lights look at night. Awesome job! 👍 Keep reviews comin'

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Thanks for the review Bob.

[@katherinemcilwain8025]

THANK YOU for the excellent review! TWO thumbs up!

[@DS-lt7jw]

Im glad someone actually did a review "In the dark". God I get frustrated when ppl just show the lights on in a lit room without actually testing it. I was making my power outage box and came across a Luci light for its ease in recharging as well as length of operation and this video sealed the deal. thank you for the excellent review.

[@heatherfranklin47]

Thank you for this long term review! We are in perilous times! No time or money to waste!

[@klutzycutie]

I love my luci light! I have the usb powered one. I use it as my regular light every day. Got it about two months ago. Been lasting so far. Love the luci. I like the option of the usb and solar combo.

[@loryadams1733]

You just saved me money by not buying the goal zero. There seems to be so much advertising and good reviews on it that it is assumed it is a good product. Now I know what lights to stay away from. Thank you for the information, it was extremely useful.

[@emmahardesty4330]

Bob, surely others have let you know that Luci is now available with USB port. Still fabulous.

[@janemortz8148]

Does it cost more money with that?

[@stonehavenminis]

34.95

[@stonehavenminis]

But it can be charged via the usb and can charge things with the usb as well. Called a two way usb.

[@peterlimbrick69]

I think the budget was $20-$25 or less

[@theovabz]

Great job Bob! Thank you for your expertise.

[@cdb4464]

Excellent work! ...and now...(drumroll)...for the inside dark van nighttime test- Part 3 Tks to all for helpful comments re experiences with some of these prods.

[@Shadow66Ranger]

Dude I had to watch and swim through all the crap and finally found this awesome video! Thanks for being real with the reviews. Why are there so many bot videos.... This dude is awesome! Only 1 ad and he even time stamped the segments as well as our the links to the products in the description??? You are the man!

[@kathyrobertsmakns5611]

Bought two 11.99 Thanks Bob!

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for All your efforts to support Solar Power 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️

[@Zanniroxwell]

I just bought the Luci Light yesterday and I can't even wait to go camping.. I tried it out in my room at night & it's a very pleasant light.. waterproof & mine will charge a phone :)

[@kpmariner1998]

I have a bunch of Luci lights I’ve been using since hurricane Maria. They are epic gear. Waterproof, rugged, I just love them.

[@JourneyToVaudevill]

I just want to say Thank you, Bob we just bought the KK.Bol and it is great it's super bright and will work perfectly in our van. We are about to buy a second one.

[@letsgobrandon136]

Thanx for the info on the lights. You've probably saved alot of people from investing $ into something that'd be worthless when they needed it

[@Randylj1]

I love my frosted Luci light that I bought this fall at REI - when I use solar. However, I'm using the cord that charges it via AC and it's not charging. I will definitely look at the Moresky LED and K.K. Bol Solar to help me save indoor bulb use. 😊 Love the humor here!

[@lj4833]

Thanks Bob, 4 more years & I can leave the rat race. My coworkers watch your videos also. You are truly inspiring.

[@michaelosborne9135]

Thanks for sharing your conclusions. The $ 10.99 KK Bol is the clear winner. Till next time, Happy Trails!

[@rboydsmith1]

Excellent review. Thanks Bob.

[@suzanne467]

Thanks Bob for the work & info! Saves us from $$ not well spent.

[@boitoiful]

Awesome comparison test Bob. Thanks so much for this as I know it is a great help to folks to help them make an excellent choice selecting a light and not wasting their money.

[@michaeljones8079]

Very informative Bob. Thanks for another great video...

[@davidt9238]

A fantastic video series on thes elights. I enjoy your enthusiasm and info. Dreaming of living like you do!

[@scottlavoie5405]

I bought a set of 3 solar lights from K.K BOL and have been using them for a month now and they work great, I just ordered another set of 3 for a total of 6 KK Bol solar lights. I plan on ordering at least 2 of the Moresky and perhaps 2 of the Luci lights. But for now, the 6 BB Kol lights should fit my needs at the moment - thanks Bob.

[@jasonbadman8518]

I bought a Luci light on clearance and was impressed but was wondering if something was better. Then I saw this i was happy.

[@tinlizzy39]

Thanks Bob! Have shared your channel before and recommended you to others. I have met many others like you through your channel and interviews. Great ppl. Love your ending commentary. LOL

[@djpotts2554]

Great unbiased review Bob. Seeing how they illuminate your van would be advisable.

[@grannieannie1371]

I think the two globe style lights make the most sense because they are flexible. Most people own a USB power bank and you could recharge them from that fairly easily as a back up for rainy days. Or you could recharge your phone or other USB device with their solar panels.

[@darlenehansen5342]

I have a Luci 2.0 and the Luci Outdoor Pro with the USB. The 2.0 is great and still charging after 8 months. The Outdoor Pro with USB died after 3 months.

[@tranquiltraveler6979]

Hi. I have two. Kk bole lights. I got lucky!! I use 1 in my living room and 1 in my bedroom. About 2 hrs a night. And they last 4 nights. Thanks for doing the research!!

[@rmcnasty7319]

Hello Bob There is a company in Earth City Missouri , Diode Dynamics , they manufacturers & sell the BEST ,LED lights and HID lights. Of all colors , headlights, taillights, brake lights, dome lights , marker lights , from standard output to super high output. I use the LED highest output bulbs for brake lights and tail lights 2 bulbs for $90 , money well-spent. For people that can't see good at night. I recommend the high output hid , with a high output wiring harness , with Optical beam headlights lens replacement assembly , sold by LMC Truck, in Kansas City. You can Google both web sites.,PS the high output wiring harness for the HID HEADLIGHT SYSTEM, sold at Diode Dynamics , is better quality then a harness from LMC truck. When it comes to the wiring harness. Hope this helps. Have a great RTR and a Merry Christmas.

[@philcapling8268]

Great video, Bob! Super informative! Thanks for your review.

[@chiefvia4170]

Bob I really enjoy these camping equipment evaluations. Big thumb up.

[@maribethspence9458]

Loved this video and your enthusiasm with that one light. Great review of them all too

[@lacsa727]

Nice Comparisons Bob.. Just checked Amazon for the KK BOL lamp and it went Up in price. $12.98 #1 Best Seller.

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

I have two goal zero crush chromas. You have to start out by charging them the first time with the USB port. Then after that charge in the sun. I absolutely love these lamps

[@fraidofthedark]

Great help thank you so much ! I'm about to buy for a US RV trip!

[@douglas136]

Extremely informative review!!! Outstanding job.

[@wimm0926]

Thanks Bob! Just love ya

[@jerryroberts7487]

I have a Luci and it works great. But, I just ordered the KK Bol as a backup. Thanks for your research!

[@JH-zk6dk]

Great Bob thanks

[@betsyoman7173]

I watched this a few days ago and today I thought of something to contribute. There is one more form of light that should be considered. Have you seen the solar rechargable yard lights that house dwellers can use to light up their landscaping? They have a solar panel on top and a light under the solar panel, then a pointy thing at the bottom to stick it in the ground. We have used them a bit--just a bit--and had some success with them. The thing is, we bought ours for a dollar each at various times and in various stores. They have some bigger, fancier ones too. Might be a worthy idea.

[@snotmunkiev7727]

Thanks so much for this comparison, Bob! :D It was funny how those lights at the end made your arm seem so skinny at the end of the video. ;) You Rock!

[@stevekoger1106]

Thanks Bob.... very useful videos.

[@mae8861]

Good honest reviews. What would you suggest for emergency use during power outage during an electric outage?

[@nicolelacy4527]

My luci lights work extremely well and long lasting (but i do wish it was usb rechargeable) Thank you for the video Bob!

[@marthagonzalez5528]

Thanks for the info 🎅 very helpful happy New year God 🙏 bless you.

[@SharonValentineMentorMe]

If you still have those bulbs in 6 months, I'd like to see if they still work as well after much use, especially the $11 bulb. Great video. It sure is dark out there!

[@teresa-greeneyes3886]

I love the luci light. Lasts a long time with a bright light

[@FayeCalder]

Thank you for the info on all the lights. I Know which one I will get! Got my sticker today, I’m very pleased with as well for my rig! Faye

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so very much for sharing Bob! Awesome 👍❤️

[@rogerbuss5324]

I bought for Lucy lights and you're very right they do give enough light at night so you don't have to run off batteries I live in an RV Class C I do enjoy your demo videos would like to see some updates on past videos though and how they've lasted hope to see you at the RTR in January wish you would have had a video on your informational video for your RTR this year

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Great comparison video ...it will be interesting to see how these do in the long run. Thanks for sharing.

[@mae8861]

Yep KK looks like my answer thanks

[@leesvision]

thank you bob and friends for the vid.and honest review.

[@cyberi4a]

Very good review. Good to see them being tested side by side. Had to laugh at the one pair, as a string of clear Christmas lights is brighter then those two together were.

[@charlieridgway6576]

Excellent review Bob.

[@kathymack3791]

I received my KK Bol light today. I'm very impressed. I tested it in one of my bathrooms thaf doesn't have a window and it was pretty bright. I think two of them in a van would be perfect. Of course, I don't know how long it will stay on.

[@kathymack3791]

I've already ordered the KK Bol light. I think, for comparison purposes, since these are mainly for use inside, it would be good to show how they lightbup the inside of the van.

[@whatnext715]

That’s a good idea. The lantern style lights seem to throw light off to the side rather than down to the ground which might be pretty effective inside a car or van but it just gets lost the way they were tested. Overall, it’s very helpful to hear about this range of less expensive solar lights. For me in the northeast, USB charging is a must. The usb chargeable luci light is about $35 which makes it significantly more expensive than the chargeable models you have shown. I’ll be really interested in reliability over time. The luci seems to have a good rep which might make it worth the $15 more if the others don’t last over time.

[@chrisr6157]

Thank you for this review! I learned so much from your video!

[@ediedaley3701]

Great dual videos. Very useful!

[@daylight5500]

Great video. Bob, you are a shinning light.

[@FreeRV]

INTRO MADE ME SMILE :) THANK YOU FOR HONEST REVIEW! GOAL ZERO REACHED ITS GOAL IS ZERO RESULTS! LOL

[@vanadee1618]

So Lucy is good inside light and Bol is good outside light. I think you should make separate categories, You need inside light and then pups or you have to go outside...lol.

[@barbaraperry1412]

According to Amazon, the KK.Bol lights are not waterproof, so although they say "Indoor Outdoor", I wouldn't use them in the rain. ;)

[@sarahloy2699]

Just a note, Luci donates lights in developing countries so your purchase also helps others. I just checked out the kk.bol on Amazon and they have a variety of wattages and a waterproof option now. One is as bright as a 50W incandescent.

[@shannonmurphy9790]

MPowered Outdoor 2.0 Pro now offers USB charger. that one does typically cost $35, but I was able to get it on sale for $24. If you put it in your amazon cart and watch, it will go down to the sale price from time to time. I love my Luci lights. Use them every day in my home. Looking forward to getting my short bus converted so I can start taking trips!

[@dabakrada5077]

I'm just going to add this here.. I'm in Chicago and it's winter with the limited sunny days/bright sun, but when I do get enough sun to charge this light is runs all night and also has a usb power up outlet, now it does have a price point at 32.99 on Amazon, but based on it's performance thus far in my stikk and brikkk I'm going to bring it on the journey as my main solar light. ?Thanks and I Will be watching your videos going forward for future inspirations/guidance.

[@spasmodicallytravels8834]

I own a luci light and your correct in saying that the light is slightly weird. It would be better slightly frosted. Good recommendation regarding the kk bol

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Thanks for that Bob.

[@samariagraham4502]

Thank you! Great info.

[@NoProGoPronto]

Great review and comparison guys! Excellent job! Thank you :-)

[@bryan17293]

Speaking of light, I have dreamed of my van build and in that dream foam kitchen plates were used for insulation, they seem to work very well. Weird dreams.

[@michelleparish7313]

I used bubble wrap. ;)

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

Interesting. I have a KK.Bol, and wasn't expecting much, but it has outperformed my much more expensive LuminAid light by a long mile!

[@paulayoung4957]

This is good information in case of a power outage.

[@grahamdoyle6317]

Excellent video Bob thanks so much!!!!

[@sidekick96734]

Awesome video! Thanks for the great info.

[@sharonnorris4258]

Very informative, Bob, thanks!!

[@michaelkloeckner6353]

Just got the KK Bol Solar Lamp and like you said it works Awesome... Thanks for the review

[@clarasmith1873]

Thank you Bob. Good info.

[@artvizi]

Thanks a lot for the review!

[@kelli3610]

Thank you so much