Jackery Explorer 240 | Will it run everything I need living aboard my Narrowboat?

Will this Jackery power bank work for me living aboard my narrowboat off grid all year round and provide all the power I need as a musician? Will it power everything needed for my business from both the boat and outdoors as a market trader?
After almost 4 weeks of use I found it to be amazing and an absolute game changer. The possibilities of being able to run all my printers and gadgets from an outdoor market stall opens up a lot more opportunities for my business.
A fantastic portable battery that you know you can rely on and take anywhere.
Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station (£30 Off):
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RNPYLQW
Jackery SolarSaga 100 Solar Panel (£30 Off) :
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RNVLLCS
Jackery Amazon UK store:
www.amazon.co.uk/jackery
I have started to vlog as i've been asked many times what it is like as a female living off grid aboard a narrowboat and funding myself around the canals and rivers.
After giving up my job, selling my house and leaving the matrix - I took a very bold step to pursue my dream and you can follow my adventures here.
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Website: thepirateboat.co.uk
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Thank you for watching xxx
Music:
Flow Job by Heidi Manning
#narrowboat #canals #ThePirateBoat #NarrowboatPirate #outdoorwomen #wildwanderers #jackeryUK #Jackeryreview #powerneeds #offgrid

[@orchidhouse297]

This is the best, most open review of a Jackery I've ever seen. I'm sure Jackery will get some sales off the review. Love your failed efforts to flatten it.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha thanks love, I just don’t have high enough powered equipment to flatten it full in one go - I thought my bike would do it but NO 😂😂 My fridge, tv etc are all hard wired to my 12v system so I couldn’t test them. But it’s been fabulous for all my gadgets and just using it for them, i can easily go about 6 days before it hits 20% and then I just charge it when I next cruise 😃😃 I’m loving it 😃

[@Loveisland2022seasoneight]

You’ve done the best review out of all the vloggers. Enjoying your channel 🏴‍☠️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks so much Jackie 😃🏴‍☠️

[@sandygall8651]

who was the worst?

[@annhay4572]

I love your music. Absolutely correct about the need for a remote, portable, solid-state battery ... it's not about running an engine, when you can't! And not wanting to drain the boat batteries and so not being able to start the boat's engines the next morning. And the convenience of being able to bring the Jackery with you off the boat and run electric equipment remotely off the boat. I have a 150 watt portable Goal Zero battery that is horrid, it doesn't hold a charge even for 3-4 days even when I'm not using it. I also have a 1000 watt Jackery that is exceptional. I use it in my caravan/travel trailer. It sits over the winter for five months and STILL has a full charge when I check it in the spring. I also have solar on top of my trailer/caravan and a remote solar panel plugged into the trailer as well that powers up the trailer batteries and the Jackery (if needed) every day. I will likely be dumping that 150-watt unit in the nearest recycle dump. Ah, also! That 1000 watt Jackery will run my huge, full-sized, refrigerator/freezer at home during any winter power outage here in northern USA for up to six hours. Buy Jackery! I love your music. 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Ann, I’ve recently got the 1000 too and I absolutely love it … it means I’m not using my boat batteries in the evenings now for laptop use etc so not having to run my engine every day and saving myself lots of diesel 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

[@hectordelvalle4428]

The information of the 240 Jackery was very informative. Your testing on this product it has eased my mind of purchasing myself. Thank you.

[@jfilm7466]

We did a canal trip as kids, magical apart from when you leave your glasses on a lock. Definitely something to do with my grandkids next time we are in blighty

[@mannykhan7752]

All of the devices you're using consume very little electricity and the Jackery 240 is good for all that. However, I'd go with the 300 model as it provides that extra bit of juice for those pesky situations during staying off-grid. Plus the 300 can also power some fridgers and microwaves for essential use. Cheers.

[@bennettwaisbren]

An absolutely amazing time to be alive.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

They are amazing little gadgets 😃

[@nosay2930]

Ahoy.....! It's Nick & Jen. Just wanted to say thank you very much for lending us the Jackery. We have just ordered one

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww fab which one did you go for ? 😀😀

[@nosay2930]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Same as yours with a view to buying a second. Built in redundancy etc.

[@keeganroper4115]

I love your videos make me laugh

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@a3iaanautlaw161]

I,m a camper but i realy love these narrowboats.! awsome !!

[@TerraMagnus]

Who doesn’t like a bit of jackery from time to time?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I love mine 😄🏴‍☠️ use it every day

[@darrenparr8874]

I envy your lifestyle. After ten years living aboard (replica Dutch Barge, followed by 60ft narrowboat), I had to move back ashore after increasing disability made the boaters' life too hazardous for me. I purchased a 240 last year and found it useful as an artisan woodcrafter and trader. The Jackory 240 was definitely a smart move on my part, I just wish I'd had one for the narrowboat, it would have saved much angst at times.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for your lovely comment Darren, sorry about your health … I absolutely love my Jackery, I use it every day 😃🏴‍☠️

[@dreamdemolitionfactory1304]

Can you use domestic appliances with the Jackery 240? Tried my blender and it just revolved slowly a few times then just stopped but works fine on mains electric...

[@peterbrown5816]

Well I ve watched all your videos in the past week. You and David of cruising the cut are the best. He's more of a travel vlog now so to live my dream I will watch you. I was hooked 40. Years ago by a Nat Geo article. I wanted to boat on every canal and drink at every pub I parked next to. Well age a nd illness will keep me in Massachusetts but I'll be there in spirit. You've won my heart you girl you! Have fun and wet your lips for me! Not that way! Wonderful stuff you make. Good luck!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind words 😄🏴‍☠️ thanks so much for watching - cheers 😄🥃🏴‍☠️

[@oneantasgreathouse1318]

That’s so smart and so cool to have

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes it’s a brilliant bit of kit😃

[@joshuajames1720]

great video thanks, love your lifestyle!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@octobermoon9]

This video was very informative and helpful, thank you!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you Bev 😃🏴‍☠️

[@pauljoneseyboy9615]

Wow brilliant and informative thanks so much

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Paul, I’m loving it 😄🏴‍☠️

[@missroxanne7123]

Omg just seen your little dog! Too cute!!! ❤️

[@MrPhlipflop]

The 300 is much better, just have to wait for it to be released here in the uk 🇬🇧

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

This one is fab for all my needs at the moment - it runs everything I need, I bloody love it 😄🏴‍☠️

[@minkybear9929]

Great review. Thanks.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dragnfli520]

Love the great review... I want one now!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I’m loving mine 😃🏴‍☠️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the cut keep it cranked on the cut with your frends

[@starguard4122]

Thank you for making this video. It was very useful and informative

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for watching 😄🏴‍☠️

[@sueboh59]

Best review I've seen for this, well done x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks so much Susan 😄😄

[@sueboh59]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate you're welcome Heidi, love ya vlogs 💖

[@joydavis1670]

Awesome review. Thankyou. Love your boat. Following 😎

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@christinedennehy9426]

Great 👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Great piano fingering. Great review. I think most vloggers have reviewed this thing now. You get it free. Fair play Mrs pirate lady.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh yeah I’m loving it hahaaa it is a great bit of kit to be fair especially for me at the moment as my boat batteries are on the way out haha 😄🏴‍☠️

[@Campingandcookingfamily]

Really impressive review. Thank you!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@melic76]

OMG its exactly what i want it for. let me tell you i asked so many guys and NO ONE knew. it shoudl work. but you have showed me i can use my Portrait with this.. Thank you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It runs it perfectly 😂🏴‍☠️

[@melic76]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate i did test run yesterday and it was on 40% thank you thank you soooo much i have a craft show this sat.. total game changer

[@melic76]

it sure did. I was able to use it while I was at the pop up

[@ased786]

Wow , love the electronic tunes Heidi. AWESOME. Love your videos

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@d_s_ctube]

Great review. It helps to know the REAL world use for this.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely comment 😃🏴‍☠️

[@NarrowboatMark]

Lovely review such a handy piece of kit xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks love x

[@tedbecker7484]

Very well done.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you Ted 😃

[@stuartcox2785]

What a great idea I use power bank batteries for phones etc but solar is great. You could get pudding a little electric blanket for the roof under his ring when out cruising xx

[@Isomoar]

I need one... or maybe two of these! Nice review thanks! 😁

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️ I love it and use it every night 😃🏴‍☠️

[@MrPutrifyingEagor]

It's 2024 and im watching this review with regard of buying a new Jackery Explorer. Thanks, this is by far the very best review I have ever seen, and I love the way you included the essential charging stages & times, and the use of your equipment. I now have the confidence to invest in one of their complete systems.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I have a newer bigger one now so I can run more things from it 😃😃

[@arhodes2866]

Thanks for the review. Good luck

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@mickr2]

I love it that’s a really good honest review. I think I might invest in one to use with my amateur radio gear. Thank you for this sis xxxxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Sorry only just seeing this full comment as KZbin has been withholding some comments - thank you for commenting and sorry for the late reply 🏴‍☠️ yes we loving the Jackery 😂

[@wayneswitzer3890]

I really enjoyed the video.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Wayne 🏴‍☠️

[@sproggit47]

Great honest review, would be perfect around the house or in the shed, thanks again Heidi x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Sorry only just seeing this full comment as KZbin has been withholding some comments - thank you for commenting and sorry for the late reply 🏴‍☠️ xx

[@gadgetsandlifeuk]

Now this is a proper review of a product 👏🏿

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@veggiepowered]

Wonderful Video Love It Here In The states

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you very much 🏴‍☠️❤️😄

[@mikelabree]

I’m totally fascinated by your lifestyle and boat. I know nothing about this. Thanks for the review too.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@astront917]

Nice little video, enjoyed watching Thank you from not that sunny Northamptonshire 😀

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it 😄🏴‍☠️

[@peterlondon2217]

Thanks Heidi, it’s gone on my Santa’s wish list , it’s a remarkable little helper 👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you Peter 😃

[@RC-cs3me]

Simply a wonderful review and just what I wanted, thanks. 👍 Also looks an interesting channel....subscribed 😀

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@hitchupngomr_p3927]

Best review I've watched about the Jackery 240. We will seriously consider the 240 model now. Brilliant thank you 🙂👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you … I use it every day 😄🏴‍☠️

[@JamesMatthewGallagher]

Nice review. Just got one today.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you and I hope you love it as much as I do 😀

[@mjallenuk]

Excellent review ... real world stuff is so hard to find!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Matt, I use my jackery every night .. absolutely love it 😃

[@andyrbush]

That's quite an amazing device.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I love it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@missroxanne7123]

Best review on the Jackery I’ve seen. The review of the smallest has really given me a great insight. And I find your lifestyle so fascinating. So glad I found your channel. I will be tuning in. 👍👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much ❤️😄🏴‍☠️

[@missroxanne7123]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate thank you 😊

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Heidi - greetings from Poland So many of your fellow KZbinrs have a Jackery. It must be one of the best power stations on the market and so easy to recharge using a solar panel. So pleased you like it. Failing to flatten it is a great success! The best open review of a Jackery I've seen for a very long time.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh Michael I use it every day … absolutely love it 😄🏴‍☠️

[@justluvfishinguk]

Awesome.. I’m getting one .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I use mine everyday .. love it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@justluvfishinguk]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate awesome 😎

[@andrewhartley3]

I've just bought one. thanks for your review and have a fantastic life on the boat.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww I hope you get lots of use out of it … I couldn’t be without mine now 😃🏴‍☠️

[@kriskarson2195]

great boat :) Greetings from Poland :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Chuffed to bits. So pleased that its proved very useful to you. Keep safe dry warm and virus free.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks David 😃🏴‍☠️

[@dannymonroe4642]

All I wanted was a review of a 240 but wow this channel is awesome, you’ve got my sub! Super zen

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@KathyQin]

Heidi, this video is very in detail. I think your followers must know how to choose and use the portable power clearly from your video.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@KathyQin]

Besides Jackery, are you interested in recommend other brands of portable power? @@TheNarrowboatPirate

[@KathyQin]

You are truly welcome, where did you buy the battery?@@TheNarrowboatPirate

[@araceliadams34]

Great review. I just bought a Jackery 240. Thank You for your review.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you, I hope you love yours as much as I love mine 😄🏴‍☠️ they are a brilliant bit of kit 😄🏴‍☠️

[@DAZSAVENTURESINWONDERLAND]

good review

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@lucyelton7139]

Hi both, Love your channel and enjoyed seeing play keyboard (even though it was just a glimpse! Love to see you play more, maybe in a future vlog. Keep safe and well Love Lucy xxx

[@lucyelton7139]

Great review!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Lucy 😃 yes that’s a fab idea … hopefully over winter when I’ve more time as I won’t be towpath trading in the cold 😂😂 I’ll be looking at finding things to fill my vlogs hahaa 😂😂

[@lucyelton7139]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate I’ve just sent a tip for your playing! Hopefully it will be enough for 2 rums this time! Keep well and safe my rum wrenches! Lol NB Mille Fleur. Xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks so much Lucy, bless you xx

[@jeffebdy]

Brilliant review! I'm tempted to get one just for home useage

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha you don’t need one for that 😂 I’m loving mine though it’s brill for my gadgets on the boat xx especially with winter coming and not much solar 😄

[@grimreavers]

Great for power cuts for lights ,running TV for a few hours etc

[@richardjohnson4052]

I totaled up everything I would need to run and found that a 240 would do the job. BUT, I also realized that technology is increasing so I kicked up to purchase the Jackery-340 to cover all current needs PLUS anything in the future. Plus the added power would handle those cloudy days when I cannot recharge the Jackery of the solar panels.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Fabulous, I’ve recently got a 1000 which means I can go a few days without charge … winter is always the hardest living offgrid 😃

[@patrickzoeller6898]

Danke!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@yellownev]

An interesting option for boaters and van life people. Take it to the pub and ask them if you can charge it up while you have a couple of rum and cokes. If I was still working and living afloat as I did I’d definitely have one and Nick a bit of works electricity ! Now let’s hear about the switch kit on your bike …. I’m very tempted by the ads and vids I’ve seen of that product.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh Nev, I love my swytch.. mine is for an old Brompton so it’s perfect - the downside with swytch is it takes months to get it (I did a chat about it in a previous video) I ordered it in March but it didn’t arrive until August. I needed the swytch as an electric Brompton is very very expensive so it’s a much cheaper option but if you are just putting it onto a normal bike I’m not sure if it’s better to go just for an ebike to be honest 😃😃 but I fly up them hills now 😂😂

[@yellownev]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate thanks for the quick and detailed reply. I’ve found the vid where your dad fitted the Switch. Take care now

[@nickpolly1527]

Hi Heidi that was a great honest review. I can see how it really helps your business and if I hadn't already bought a rechargeable travel guitar amp I could have been tempted.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Whey hey you pair 😃😃🏴‍☠️ it’s fab for me, i’m loving it 😂😂 I got it for free so what’s not to love hahaa but to be honest it really does open up lots of possibilities for me and my badges 😃 Especially when we do the land markets but I know lots won’t need it …. My batteries are on the way out too so it’s been brill for us this last couple of months now 😂🏴‍☠️ where are you guys now ?

[@nickpolly1527]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Hello we are down on the Grand Union near Northampton coming out of the water monday for blacking and insurance survey. I have just taken delivery of 5 agm batteries 170ah, the ones we were telling you about. We have been avid following your golly trip it looks like you have had lots of fun. We have been gathering sloes and blackberries 5 litres of gin so far. Woop woop

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh wow pity I’m so far away as them sloes and blackberries will makes some great alcohol 😂😂 I’m out for blacking in November on the River Weaver so slowly heading back that way …. Where did you get them batteries from ? Are they sealed ? Mine are on the way out 🤨

[@nickpolly1527]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate That gin is going to be special. I will contact you through the badge site then we can chat properly.

[@garyhaines6335]

Even if you only get a year out of it, It still paid for itself! In any case, if you blow that one up you can always buy a bigger one.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I am loving it especially as my boat batteries are on their way out too 😂 It’s keeping all my gadgets going in the evenings 😃🏴‍☠️

[@philbrooke-little7082]

It’s a great way to find out the advantages of Lithium over Lead acid! No worrying about how charged it is or about having to get it full or make sure it isn’t below 50% etc.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’m still going to get a 200 lithium for my boat battery bank Phil, I’m just saving for it as I’m being blacked end of Oct so need to pay for that first 😂 bloody boats 😂😂. But this little Jackery has been fabulous to run all my gadgets at night in the meantime as my boat batteries are on the way out 😃😃

[@philbrooke-little7082]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate I saw one perched proudly on top of another boat a couple of days ago, good little gadgets if a tad expensive. You’ll love your new batteries when you get them / it.

[@testtesttesttest183]

Very inspiring, thanks. 🎉 i just bought it. My dream is to live on a caravan in the next future. It is good to learn from your experience. I am practicing in a house...

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

All the best with your new life chapter ❤️ I’ve since upgraded to the 1000 and use it every night - love it 😄🏴‍☠️

[@dougabrahamsen2952]

F.y.i. I am now going through the videos with the sole purpose of hitting the like button on all of them which I started to do what I can to support my favorite channel! Now I am no longer watching the entire video since my 3 year old granddaughter is now wanting to sit and watch the "boat lady" constantly. I now am forced to binge watch (rewatch) every video! Gonna be a good few days coming up!😂😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Xxxx

[@debgwilliam8756]

Oooh! Two things I’ve been thinking about for my boat! 1. The Jackery with solar panel - and which size 2. The swytch kit for my Brompton (well, my Mums Brompton which I’m ‘borrowing’)! Brilliant! Thank-you for the great honest review. I’d love to hear how you find the swytch kit as a C.Cer?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh Deb, I couldn’t cope without the swytch kit, I absolutely love it, just charge it up every time you have used it … I usually do it when cruising … it did take months to arrive though … and the jackery is awesome, I don’t know how I coped without it especially now during winter 😃😃

[@drayduffy3121]

There that good and the company is that good I brought two of them

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes I love mine 😄🏴‍☠️

[@wonkydogleathercraft6698]

Great review thanks. I'm looking at the 240 to power a small electric heater for a few minutes in a campervan so it looks ideal. Thanks

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Check the wattage on your heater as this one is only 240 watts and anything with a heating element is usually around 1000

[@stevesmusic1862]

I watch Jim and Ted Baird on their channels, they use these and love them!!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh I’m loving mine haha 😄😄

[@daviddishon642]

Ello luv from Texas

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy 😀

[@lowermichiganadventures]

Am at two years on mine still going strong I just use mine on off grid camping adventure I have been running little test on mine also seems to pass the test and the test of time someday am looking at getting the 1,000 watt just to have the bigger one but for all small devices I would say 240 explorer works just great thanks for sharing.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for your lovely comment 😄🏴‍☠️

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Just bought mesen an explorer 240 and solar panel,should be delivered tomorrow,can’t wait

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww fab Shane … I absolutely love mine 😄🏴‍☠️

[@DC-ho8oe]

Just had to say, as soon as I heard your engine running I knew it was a Lister. Unmistakable sound and RPM, this coming from someone across the pond, who was a first Mate on a fishing vessel that use the same engine for charging the batteries and running the lights aboard, when the main diesel engine was shut down. Great engines.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy, thank you and yes Listers are fabulous engines but very noisy 😂😂

[@DC-ho8oe]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate There was an engine named Lister, who i loved at times I kissed'r, when she made me mad tho, at Times I;d fist her, I wasnt rude.... LOL :)

[@happydays9613]

I love my Jackery but wish I had bought a 500W instead. But it works and hasn't let me down so far with camping. I would say it is costly if you are paying for it yourself and I think they are somewhat over priced for the smaller ones. Also one of my little green light indicators just randomly stopped glowing but power still circulating. Your review is spot on.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you, I have since upgraded to the 1000 - I love them both 😃🏴‍☠️

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Woaw been seeing these alot, would love to try one, what a great review, very easy to watch, you have super cute dog too, how long does he take to charge?? haha, good luck on your adventure :)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks for watching guys - with it being lithium I just charge it when I cruise if it needs it or use the solar panel when sat outside but it can go 5 days with just using it on iPads and phones all night long it’s fabulous 😃😃 from 40% ish back to 100% takes about 3hrs

[@PlayingItWrong]

Brilliant review, only thing I can think to say, is when charging/powering a dc device (such as your electric bike battery) you could bypass the devices transformer to charge/power the device more efficiently. That'll need you to buy a specific cable that might have a dc voltage stepper.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahh I wouldn’t want to mess with all the electronics to be honest as it works perfect .. I would end up blowing up my swytch kit 😂😂

[@floorluna]

I just bough one thank you!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww I hope you love it … I made this video almost a year ago now and still use my jackery every night - I love it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@floorluna]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Im so exited to get one tomorrow. I dont have that great 'ship' you have but its someting everybody needs in the difficult time right now. Is it still working oke?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@floorluna yes, I absolutely love it … I live off grid and charge it via solar or when cruising and then have my iPad, laptop etc running all night long no problems … I may make a future video on it after one year of use but it’s been perfect for me … I only have the 200 watt one which is perfect for my stuff but they do bigger ones too depending on what you need to run - my mate has the massive one for hair straighteners etc but I don’t need that 😂😂

[@floorluna]

​@@TheNarrowboatPirate Love it and envy you live this enormous free live with nature and all. I would do anything to live like this. Thank you for responding to me.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@floorluna aww bless you and thank you for taking the time to comment … I really hope you enjoy the Jackery 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Jeans11234567]

Sold!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Have fun, they are fabulous 😃

[@fatboysflstbs]

not only are you good looking but your also very talented , just one thing, could you run a 12 volt portable air pump from it, thanks for a very informative and honest review, safe journeys, thanks John .

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you for your lovely comment Dan …. Do you mean an air pump for dingy or something ? It may be worth checking the amps on the pump as this jackery is a 200 amp one but they do a bigger one

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

I bought a small solar kit a few years ago. Its an emergency back up to charge phones and came with some back up, LED lights. I think they are a great idea. Just a thought, maybe have some 12v, LED lights in case you have a battery provlem.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy Simon, because this has a mains socket I just plug in a normal lamp - I’ve also been running a fan off it constantly while it’s so hot here at the moment 🏴‍☠️😄

[@rowena11ful]

Great review, it might just be a handy thing to have in the home.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for watching Rowena 😃😃🏴‍☠️

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

Do you ever concider a powerbank like yeti-powerbank. A Lot of-grid people ude those. Love the way you put this one through it's paces.💪

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ve not seen one of those to be honest … but I’m really loving my jackery … I don’t know how I coped without it 😂 it means my boat batteries are left to run the fridge and lights etc and all my fun stuff is on the jackery 😃😃

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

That was fodder for thought. I want to take my house off grid. Looking foreward to the one year rewiev

[@armandk7036]

Awesome Video! I think it will be better to charge the Electric Bike battery as well as the solar plug on, if possible. Thank you for the nice review

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️ yes I always do, but I wanted to test if it could do it and it worked perfectly 😄🏴‍☠️

[@armandk7036]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Nice one!😄

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Seriously considering getting mesen a jackory and panel for on my boat

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s fantastic … I use mine every day 😃 I charge it when cruising or running the engine and then use it all night 😃🏴‍☠️

[@jfilm7466]

Have you seen Richard Vobes on Canal Taxes? If not, well worth watching.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Nope

[@mattysmith220]

Im eyeing up these atm, plus they are all on offer atm. I'm not sure whether to get the 240 or the 500. The 240 standalone is on for 155 but 400 with the solar panels. And 550 for the 500 with the solar panels. Some great deals.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Go for the biggest 😃🏴‍☠️

[@colincox1688]

Hi, Heidi, great review, great video. But I have to ask, did it charge up puddun a bit. ‼😉😁🤝 colin and Heather,Ohio

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂 nothing charges Puddin up unless it’s food 😂

[@carmar208]

You are the coolest lady EVER 😍❤❤❤🏴‍☠️🦜

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@petebyron1957]

Can it charge an external, with the solar panel plugged in at the same time, and keep the jackery power level basically the same? Nice playing!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes of course ..… it’s been a while since I made this video, but I still use my jackery every day and I’m loving it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@fredvolkman754]

Heidi, after some searching I cannot find a source of your music. It's probably a typically simple thing I have missed but I do enjoy the somewhat ethereal sounds. Where can I buy it? Thanks.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Ahoy, yes it’s mentioned in a few vlogs but some of it is on iTunes, KZbin music and Amazon it just takes them ages to approve etc 😃🏴‍☠️

[@johnedwards4274]

Emma ( Narrowboat Girl ) did a review on this some months back and loved it

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh did she, I’ll try to find it as I love her videos 😃 yes it’s a fab bit of kit as it makes everything a lot easier especially as i got it for free 😂

[@johnedwards4274]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Can I borrow it ,our inverter has gone on strike 😂😂 Keep up the good work 😀👍

[@johnedwards1685]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Oh no! What a time to find out there are two of me….us! Question is, am I Dr Jekyll or the one with a bad press? Dr Frankenstein or the one with bolt-related neck issues? Or, given the way my luck seems to be going at present, the one that needs a mega waxing and a collar when the full moon comes out…….

[@smooth111012]

Awesome, can you use kettle and toasters on this?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s only 240 watt so it depends what wattage they are … you can get bigger ones though 1000 watts etc

[@danielwharrier2408]

Great video Do you think you can charge a 50w battery ?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s a 200 watt jackery so should be able to no probs 😃 it charged my electric bike fine 😃😃

[@dreamdemolitionfactory1304]

Thanks for this review. I was wondering why my 240 jackery won't work for domestic appliances like my bullet blender? I tried it on my new jackery but It just does a few revolutions then slows down to a stop in seconds even when jackery fully charged and will not work for more than a few seconds before stopping again.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

How many watts is your blender ?? And what size jackery have you got ?? I have both the 240 watt and 1000 watt jackery … you won’t be able to run anything more that 240 watts on the 240 for example

[@trampsovercoat8372]

Thanks for this excellent review, just wondering what it is like now as it's a year on from your video?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ve recently bought the 1000 … the 240 is still going strong but having the bigger one now means I can power bigger stuff inc my filter coffee machine and I only charge it once a week now when cruising as I’m not getting much solar this time of year … love it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@trampsovercoat8372]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Thanks for your reply. It was actually the 1000 I was looking at for my van. Really appreciate your advice. Thanks

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I love it …. As I work from my boat off grid all year it means I can be on my laptop until 2am every night for days no problem without having to put my boat inverter on … I like to keep the boat batteries for running the lights, pumps, fridge etc and then use the jackery for my laptop, printers etc it just saves on diesel putting my engine on all the time 😃🏴‍☠️

[@feedmegrapes9621]

Wow this looks like something I need for my boat! May I ask, is the 1000 as portable as the one in this vid, or is it noticeably heavier to lug around? Thanks for the useful review, love your channel@@TheNarrowboatPirate