NARROWBOAT Living - Bonus vlog - So what do YOU think? ALLPOWERS R1500 - Review

BONUS VIDEO - In this week’s video, we put the ALLPOWERS R1500 through its paces and show you what it can do. We show how it can be controlled from the mobile App, as well as its capabilities. Living in our NARROWBOAT floating home off-grid, we’re always looking at ways to save on power and we think this could well be the solution! This portable power station would benefit not just live-aboard boaters, but people with caravans, campervans, campers and much much more.
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If you would like more details, or are interested in purchasing, click the link below:
ALLPOWERS R1500 Power Station & SP033 Solar Panel: bit.ly/4aZYM0c
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Offer ends on 30th May 2024.
NB The MC4-XT60 cable is not included in the combination package, you will need to purchase it additionally, and will be in stock from mid-May.
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[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

If you enjoy our videos and would like to support our channel, you can buy us a coffee here, just click on the link, bmc.link/JulieandMartin Thank you so much, it means a lot to us ❤️

[@chrispassmore4461]

We’ve bought the power bank following your video and using your promo code. 🧑‍💻

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh wow, well done! It’s a great piece of kit, we use ours all the time! 👍 xx

[@nigelgregory7308]

Great review, not expected but respected, I'm looking to move onto a boat in a couple of years ( would love it to be tomorrow) these little tips and advice from you, and other vloggers go in my book, all advice and information is welcomed received ❤👍👍💕

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Nigel, we wouldn’t normally do something like this, but we were looking at getting one of these, we’d been looking around at all different makes and models, so when this came along it made sense. Since we took it out of the box we have used it constantly, so our boat batteries are now only running our fridge and freezer, so this is fantastic for us and we think may be beneficial to other boaters too. Thanks Nigel! xx

[@nigelgregory7308]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB Julie you are amazing and Martin just gets in the way 🤣🤣🤣💕💕

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@nigelgregory7308 Lol, that made us chuckle 🤭 🤣 xx

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Wow that does look good, the amount you can charge at one time is great, super review ❤❤❤❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

We love it, since we took it out of the box it’s been on constantly! Thanks Jacqui, see you soon! xx

[@user-ou8yg7yu8e]

Well it looks and works well.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

It’s a great bit of kit John xx

[@DanOpdal]

Looks like a wonderful piece of equipment! The first time that I saw one of these devices was on the Lonewolf 902 KZbin channel. He uses it in is truck and Jeep for camping. Thank you for the review. Cheers!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Dan, we think it’s great and wouldn’t be without ours now! Thank you so much! xx

[@tteric67]

Good for you that you got it for free, otherwise you’d take a while to get a profit out of it quickly. But it has many different uses. Heidi has a similar thing and also uses it for her camper van! 👍👍

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Eric, it’s a brilliant piece of kit, we hardly have to use our boat leisure batteries now, only the fridge and freezer use them, so it’s well worth it! Thanks Eric! xx

[@edwardtc8129]

Well this is an unexpected surprise, that was actually rather interesting to watch, try some more review videos. Looks like you had a wonderful May Day, looking forward to seeing your next video on Thursday!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Edward, we wouldn’t usually do a review, but we have been looking at getting something similar, but then this came along, so it was a no-brainer. It’s exactly what we needed! 👍 The weather has been lovely today, warm and sunny! Really hoping the weather has now turned 🤞 Thanks Edward! xx

[@purplepuma5]

Thank you for your review it is very informative and I hope it helps you save some time and money ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Natalie, thank you! Our main saving is not having to hardly use our main leisure batteries, which means they will last a lot longer. Power saving is one of the top issues for all boaters. Thanks. Natalie! xx

[@neildaly6787]

That's an interesting and useful looking device. They sell them out here in Australia. Would be great for camping trips.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Neil, they certainly would be, they are ideal! Thanks Neil xx

[@ronald4792]

Hi guys Looks like a good piece of kit👍👍

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

It’s great Ronald, we use it for everything now! Thanks! xx

[@deballen6147]

Great info we need to get one for our wobble box x

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

We wouldn’t be without it now! Thanks Debbie xx

[@shanehumberstone5262]

The way I look at powerbanks is,once you’ve used it up to what the unit cost to buy then everything after that is free electricity,I got my gf the all powers 100watt panel for her jackery explorer 240,I’ve also got the jackery 240 and just got the jackery 500 🤘🏻😃🤘🏻

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Yes, we have a small 240 Jackery that we use all the time. Living off grid, these really help as it means we don’t have to touch our leisure batteries hardly, so they will last longer too! Thanks Shane! xx

[@howardeastman311]

Thsnk you, enjoyed that. Havev a wonderful week! x

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Aww thank you Howard, so pleased you enjoyed it! xx

[@billyashford2348]

They are good I had the smaller one which had lights all worked from app

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Billy, we are really impressed with it, and really helpful to have the app too. Thanks! xx

[@rocka-cb7kk]

HELLO JULIE MARTIN ITS YOUR FRIEND THE GARDENER LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi, is that Ian? Lovely to hear from you, hope you’re well. Glad you’re enjoying our videos! xx

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB JULIE IM DEREK

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Oh sorry Derek, all it says is Rocka, so I guessed and got your name wrong, please forgive me! Thank you so much Derek xx

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB thats ok julie i changed it to rock a as i had to many fools on here i was on go fund me my julie was ill she has cronic ocd i got called all sorts of names so rocka was a name i came up with as i was in a band i play guitar but i love your channel martin is cool like to meet you one day god bless ya both i will be watching your channel is cool im a gardener now i got bloody wet a lot mind you as you said its getting better now

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB hi julie i dont know if you got my replie my rocka name is because i was in a band but i changed my name on here as i had some nasty folk giving me hell cause my julie has an illness i was on go fund me to get her help i was called a scammer and awful names i had to come off x and face book because of it but i was genuine i just was trying to help my julie but i love your channel martin cool

[@terrymathis4213]

Nice. Never heard of that company. I have a 290 Jackery. I just need to get foldable solar panels.Im a tent camper, so it comes in handy.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

They’re great aren’t they! Thanks Terry! xx

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

We keep an extra power source in our house n bring it when we go camping, you never know when the weather will surprise you. And I love crocs, they are easy to wash off when camping in sandy or muddy places.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

That’s a good idea keeping one as a backup 👍 and yes, Crocs are just so comfy and easy to wear lol. Thank you! xx

[@rocka-cb7kk]

HELLO BOTH THE WEATHER BEEN OK APRT FROM NEXT WEEK MORE BLOODY RAIN OH WELL WE MIGHT GET MORE LATER ON HOPE YOUR BOTH OK IM A BIG FAN OF YOURS

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you Derek, that’s lovely to know! Fingers crossed we don’t get too much rain eh 🤞 Thank you! xx

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB TOMORROW IS 12 0F MAY WE HAVE THUNDER STORMS I THINK THERE IN THE SOUTH NUT JUST INCASE BE CARE FULL I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED WITH THE WEATHER AS YOU KNOW I WORK OUT SIDE SO JAMES MY FRIEND GIVES ME FREE WEATHER REPORTS HIS MRS TELLS ME HIS FULL OF GREAT NEWS NOT LOL BUT IM GLAD HE TELLS ME HIS BETTER THAN THE MET OFFICE I WILL KEEP YOU UP SPEED

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thanks Derek, we’ve got beautiful sunshine here at the moment. We saw your message to One Day More Aboard, we’re still moored with them. Thanks again! xx

[@rocka-cb7kk]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB yes i know its good here to at the moment but i think its mobed to monday afternoon its a but dull here in birmingham bur its warm at least there a nice couple who your with its sad she lost her dad ive been there im heart hoes out to her but hey your all great guys we love ya

[@landbk5015]

I, personally, don't see a problem with you doing reviews for free items in return. At least we get a truthful review. This type of kit is really useful, not only for leisure use, but also home use e.g. if you live in an area with frequent power outages and poor mobile signals. Most new Broadband connections do not use a landline, so if there is a power cut and your router goes down, as in our case, we would have no phone in an emergency, even a mobile. My wife has a heart condition, so Vodafone gave us a rechargeable power pack that powers the router in an power outage and a landline phone plugs into the router. What the idiots who decided to phase out the use of land lines did not consider is the router is of no use on cordless phones because the base unit needs mains power for them to work. So, I had to get a corded phone to plug into the router to make sure we always have a phone in an emergency, but lost the flexibility of the cordless phones dotted around the house, which also act as intercoms. I hope this may be of use to someone about to switch broadband supplier and have similar power and mobile signal problems. Thanks for your review. Barry

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Barry, yes you raise some good points there! This unit is fantastic, since taking it out of the box we have used it constantly! Thank you! xx

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on cut cranking it kewep up the good vids

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you Lee, hope you’re well xx

[@sG-hn1ef]

I was hoping to see more of your enjoyable videos but seems I've come to the end of the play list

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

There are more, this week’s one went live on Thursday, here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4S6c3Vpf8yZfrcsi=7Qt5c5Gz2PVOFCdL hope you enjoy it! We upload one video every week at 6.45pm BST Thank you! xx

[@parjacpar3077]

Turns out I've already seen that one but always looking forward to the next one.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@parjacpar3077 aww thank you so much! xx

[@dorothydotson7154]

Haven't seen this brand before. I'd love to have a small one in case of a winter electric outage. My gas furnace won't work without electricity so I'd have no heat. With something like this I could at least run a small heater to at least keep one room comfortable for me and the cats. Maybe someday! On a boat it seems like a necessity. ❤

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thank you Dorothy, it really has made a difference to us, it really helps! Thank you! xx

[@susansisk455]

Also good for power outages. During our last two day outage we had to go to a coffee shop to charge our phones. The trouble was so did everyone else!

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Yes, that’s a good idea! Thanks Susan! xx

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Great video,it’s good practice to keep the powerbank in the shade when charging from solar panels

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Shane, yes we do usually, we only had it outside as it was easier to film. Normally we would have it inside with the lead going out through the window and to the solar panel on the roof. We didn’t realise it shouldn’t be in the sun though whilst charging, so thank you for that. Thanks Shane! xx

[@philsmith5208]

Hi, Interesting review from an end user. I am considering purchasing one for my market stall, i don't like the noise of the petrol generator, still puzzled by which size i might need and also what lights to purchase. Thanks again Phil

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Phil, we are really pleased with it and if means we don’t have to worry our leisure batteries much at all now! Thanks Phil xx

[@rassman48]

Can I run heated rollers off it? I don't currently have much hair, but if it comes back again I might want a perm.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

😂😂 That made us chuckle 🤭 Thanks Rob! xx

[@colnevi1766]

I'm late with this. Saw one of your videos and you went in a tunnel , Crick I think ?? It was very wet , really dripping . Your phone got wet . WHY is that tunnel soooo wet ? I'm curious? Thanks

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Col, most tunnels are quite drippy, but Crick tunnel is renowned for being very wet! It’s natural drainage from the earth above, Crick tunnel has fields above it, so when we’ve had a lot of rain it drains through, otherwise there would very too much weight above the tunnel. Most of the tunnels along the canals are over 200 years old! Thanks Col xx

[@johnmoody8808]

What size and make are your solar panels

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

We got ours through Onboard Solar, they are 215 watts each. Thanks John xx

[@chrispassmore4461]

White crocs Martin. What’s going on ?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Crocs yes, white no, they’re grey lol. All boaters wear them and if they say they don’t, they’re lying! 😂😂🤣 Thanks Chris! xx

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Thanks Edward! xx

[@susanb4481]

Oh no! Free stuff review. Slippery slope. What next AG1? Hello Fresh?

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Absolutely NOT Susan, we happened to be looking around for one of these, all different makes and models, however, when this email popped into our inbox it was a no-brainer. We wanted one and we really think it will be beneficial to other boaters, so why not just this once?! We definitely will not make a habit of it, and will certainly not go down any sponsorship routes or advertising products that have no relevance to life off-grid! Since taking this out of the box, we’ve hardly touched the boat batteries, in fact, the only things that now run off of the boat is the fridge and freezer, everything else runs off of this and our old little Jackery we have. So please don’t worry, it’s back to usual vlogs from Thursday! 😃 Thanks Susan! xx

[@susanb4481]

OK, I was worried. Too many people go down that rabbit hole and I really admire you two.

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

@@susanb4481 aww thank you! xx ❤️

[@Steve9357]

699.00$ usd without discount. Got Ja*kery beat. this is so cool! And a really great review! So great to see you two happy. I have the other one. it's very handy but this one your reviewing is better with the blue tooth an all. 👋

[@JulieandMartinonRIB]

Hi Steve, glad you enjoyed this one, it’s a great unit, and fantastic that we can control it from the app too, and so easy to use! Thanks Steve! xx

[@Steve9357]

@@JulieandMartinonRIB 👋👍