Overland Power Setup, Solar, Dometic Fridge and Goal Zero Yeti 400

[@latishaashford8662]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@biblesnbarbells]

Good stuff. I have the Goal Zero Yeti 400 for over 6 years. Love it. I recently purchased the Jackery Explorer 1000.

[@floresavu7522]

What a great idea to use an inverter to charge the Yeti Goal Zero 400 while driving!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this information!!! This is so helpuful!!! I wanted to buy the car charging cable 12v, but now I am going to use the 300w inverter that I have and charge it while driving. Such a great idea, thanks thanks thanks!!!!!! God bless you!!! 🤗🤗 So happy 😃🤗🙏

[@AxeOverland]

Glad it helped you! But I can’t take credit for the idea as I saw it in another video as well! But it works great!

[@markhager8321]

Good job Scott all the details needed to understand a camping system with solar. Thanks

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you!

[@davidkay7389]

Nice simple and flexible setup

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you, only thing I think I’ll upgrade is the solar panel

[@davidkay7389]

@@AxeOverland you may be right, however if you upgraded your alternator to high output, and did the big three wiring upgrade, you will do a bigger systemic improvement

[@AxeOverland]

David Kay great info thank you!!

[@alienjku4586]

Thanks for this info! Was looking at my charging situation with my Dometic and this video helped alot. You got yourself a new sub w/ notifications on man! 👍🏻

[@AxeOverland]

Glad it helped and thanks for the sub and Bell! I love the Dometic Goal Zero combo!

[@JKoverland]

Solid Power set up for those adventures 👍

[@AxeOverland]

Thanks guys!!

[@craftbuildchill]

Thanks for sharing your setup, very helpful and going to get the same for my 2017 JKU. I just need to find an inverter here in New Zealand.

[@AxeOverland]

Glad it helped! And I’m very jealous you live in New Zealand! On my bucket list for sure!!

[@wattsadonnasaurs4810]

Don't go below 50 percent on the 400 unless it is lithium, will damage the battery !! I have the 400 and a battery changed for longer time . Good video !!

[@AxeOverland]

Yea I have a battery light on my display now. When I looked it up in the manual it says internal battery damage. Great! Lol I emailed Goal Zero, waiting for a response.

[@JKoverland]

Solid simple set up! The best kind.

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you!

[@dalemews1]

Very useful insight into the electrical side of things, especially after picking up the Rubicon last weekend!! Was considering a second battery, but everything's on the opposite bloody side to the US kits I was going to import.

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you, To be honest if I had my Choice I would have a Genesis Dual Battery. They don't make it for RHD Diesel, But they do make it for RHD Petrol.

[@dalemews1]

@@AxeOverland that's the one I was looking looking at. We're certainly at a disadvantage owning a Wrangler this side of the pond. I might have to go down the Yeti route to power the fridge. Great tip on using the inverter for charging Scott.👍

[@AxeOverland]

@@dalemews1 Is yours Petrol or Diesel?

[@dalemews1]

@@AxeOverland 2.2lt diesel engine

[@AxeOverland]

Nice!

[@teamonboard]

Nice video.. Thanks for the information I was really scare to connect the goal zero to my Freezer...

[@AxeOverland]

No problem, I’ve had no real issues. Except when I accidentally knock the fridge plug out of the goal zero, but that’s my fault! Lol

[@Outdoors4adventure]

Thanks for sharing. I am waiting on my frig and solar to arrive. I am going cheaper setup. Will be interesting to see how it compares to your setup.🙂👍 subbed up.

[@AxeOverland]

Awesome! Would be great to see how to yours does! A cheaper option would be great to see reviewed!! Hint hint lol

[@paul1mdrn]

Great information here, you should list your Amazon affiliate links.

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you, will look into it!

[@cowboydavesadventuretime3893]

Helpful video - thank you!

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you for watching!

[@teamonboard]

great information may I charger the power station, with portable generator. for example one Yamaha?

[@AxeOverland]

Don’t see why not if it has AC power outlet.

[@bikeninja956]

nice run down pal. But my question is, do they not make larger sized lithium batteries though? I'd love to have a battery that I know could run atleast a few days before dead...

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you. Yes there are a few options now. When I purchased this one the price was the main reason I went with a non lithium one. If I was buying today I would definitely go that route!

[@bikeninja956]

@@AxeOverland right, hearing good things about the 2400Wh bluetti battery banks. Looks like they will power one of these fridges for up to 5 days before needing a charge! that's nuts!

[@AxeOverland]

I need that!! Lol

[@jaredtansley3236]

Awesome video brother. So your 100 watt panel can run your fridge day and night??

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you. I am not too happy with that panel. Plus with the lack of great sun here in the U.K. I didn’t get good results with the cheap panel. But I have picked up a Renogy panel and will be trying it out this summer. But to answer your question, my goal zero fully charged will run my fridge for 24-38 hours (I did a video on the results) but the panel would not bring in enough power to add much to the goal zero.

[@Icemane1995]

What’s the difference from draining the battery from plugging the fridge in to the cigarette lighter compared to plugging it into the inverter into the cigarette lighter?

[@AxeOverland]

The inverter charges the Goal Zero quicker and it is only plugged in to the cigarette lighter while I am driving. Once I get to the campsite, I unplug it from the cigarette lighter it is only running off the Goal Zero.

[@DoubleRated]

Hey, if the goalzero is fully charged. How long does it charge the dometic for ? Would appreciate a response because im buying one tomorrow:)

[@AxeOverland]

I have just posted a video talking about that. Thanks for the suggestion

[@brucehammer7463]

Great video: helpful, informative and easily understood. Proof it doesn’t take a musical soundtrack and bikini-clad to be successful. Not that bikinis are bad thing mind you. But please don’t change. I have been looking for this. I think I can charge the Goal Zero from the outlet in the bed of my Tacoma. Thanks much. Sub’d.

[@AxeOverland]

Thanks for the kind words brother! And thanks for the sub!

[@joshrea3363]

How long does the 400 last without charging and running your fridge

[@AxeOverland]

Depending on what temperature you have it set on really. I have had it last 2 days on the right setting.

[@floresavu7522]

@@AxeOverland I have been looking for this information on the internet for a month I think, thank God that He helped me find it. I wasn't sure if I could make it work with a Yeti Goal Zero 400 and a Dometic 36 fridge, but now thanks to you, I can go ahead and buy it. Thank you so so much for sharing this information!!!!!! 🤗🤗 God bless you!!! 🙏

[@AxeOverland]

So glad it helped you out! And thanks again for your very kind comments!

[@nicolasbalderrama920]

Hi! I wanna buy dometic cfx 35 ! How manny hours can u use the dometic with goal zero 150? How, manny watts use per hour .?I wanna nstal in my van! Sorry abour my english ! Thanks dude !

[@AxeOverland]

Not sure about the yeti 150. Or the CFx35. But I did a video about the yeti 400 and the CFX 40. I talk about how long it lasts with those 2. Days t was the update video to this one. Hope that helps, sorry I haven’t used the 2 exact ones you are looking at.

[@nicolasbalderrama920]

Axe Overland thank u so much !!!

[@AxeOverland]

No worries! Thank you for watching!

[@stephenhickey1709]

Great vid Scott..I just bought a Yeti 500W and looking at purchasing a 300W inverter like your setup..I'm concerned about blowing fuses in my Ford transit connect.I've read max from 12v at 15 amps should be 180W..have you had any issues/recommendations? Cheers from Ireland..

[@AxeOverland]

Thank you! I do blow the fuse twice a month sometimes. Then other times it will last for a couple months. But it never blows the fuse when I have it plugged I to the constant 12 volt socket. Only the one that comes on with the ignition.

[@SH-vy3wb]

Is there a yeti battery that doesn’t need an inverted? I thought I watched a video where a guy talks about that. I’m confused on how to setup a battery like that in the back of my truck

[@toobglued]

how many hrs on average will the fridge realistically run on a charge and how many hours of wall power to charge the goal zero? thanks

[@AxeOverland]

I am not sure as I always top it up when I’m out by plugging in my inverter. But it’s a great question! I have ran it completely down and have started charging it. I am timing it and then will lol run the fridge non stop to see how long it lasts. I will make a video update and post it as soon as I get the results! Thanks for the great question!

[@AxeOverland]

I have finally had time to make them video. Thanks for the suggestion

[@clivesquire6463]

Hey great video dude I’m looking for a similar set up as our boat has no fridge any ideas as we need stuff for 3/4 days max thanks clive 🇬🇧

[@AxeOverland]

When I go for that long I will some times plug the inverter in for a while to charge the Goal Zero. Then at some point run the Jeep for a few minutes to make sure the Jeep battery is good. But I always have a Jump pack just in case. Lol

[@skdupre2748]

Any advantage / disadvantage to running the Dometic off the Goal Zero AC plug vs. the 12v Cig plug?

[@AxeOverland]

it would run the yeti down a lot faster. The yeti uses a lot of energy converting its 12 volt dc battery power into 240 volt AC.

[@ybirch9735]

Based on my experience (I own four Yeti 400's) the Yeti 400 uses 8 Watts of power to run it's inverter/AC Plug, so you are wasting a lot of battery power just to run an AC outlet. So running off the AC outlet is a disadvantage only. Hope this helps!

[@liferuinerjflo]

How long does that Goal Zero run your fridge on a single charge before you need to recharge it? I am curious is the 400 can run a fridge throughout the night?

[@AxeOverland]

I have just posted a video talking about that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@MichaelCook1981]

Probably about 7 hours without charging the power station.

[@AxeOverland]

Michael Cook mine lasted a lot longer than 7 hours.

[@MichaelCook1981]

@@AxeOverland yeah, there website says 7 hours for a small frig. I think they mean a dorm fridge, not a portable frig. I watched your other video, where you said you were able to get 30+ hours! Right now I use a Grizzly 40qt cooler in my Jeep when I go camping, eventually I'll get a portable frig unit.

[@TheCls63]

for how long will the yeti battery power a 40L portable 12v fridge when fully charged?

[@AxeOverland]

I did a separate update video where I talk about how long my 40L runs on it. It’s called “Goal Zero Yeti 400 and Dometic CFX40 Fridge: How long does it last?”

[@martinthenetherlands4638]

Always nice to look at your channel. Cheers Scott

[@AxeOverland]

Thanks Martin!

[@pfdlegaspi1]

How many hours do you get when using a fully charged yeti 400 lithium battery on your Dometic fridge on average?

[@AxeOverland]

I don’t have the lithium version. But I have done some testing in the one I have and will be making a video about the results soon.

[@pfdlegaspi1]

Axe Overland awesome! Looking forward to checking out the update👍😎

[@AxeOverland]

The update video is now uploaded! Thanks for the suggestion

[@SergioDSandoval]

How long does that Goal Zero keep your fridge on?

[@AxeOverland]

Hello Sergio. I’ve done an update videos where I show how long it lasted it different scenarios.

[@SergioDSandoval]

@@AxeOverland yup, I saw those after I posted this comment sorry! thanks for the quick reply!

[@AxeOverland]

No worries! Thank you for watching!

[@00corin00]

How do you keep if from bouncing around?

[@AxeOverland]

As of right now, I don’t have it tied down. But I haven’t noticed it moving to much with the cover in it helps to keep it in place a little. But I will be tied it down to a slide system soon.

[@billiejones9359]

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: (Acts 17:30) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. (Psalms 51:1-4)

[@bikesloth]

I was like 240v? Then he mentions he's in England. 🤣

[@AxeOverland]

Haha, it gets people sometimes. Especially when they see it is a Right Hand Drive Jeep! Lol

[@HeyMavDak]

Intro song?

[@gabbyvg.9067]

Hey Scott. Is it possible to actually USE the Goal Zero while charging it?

[@AxeOverland]

Yes, I do it all the time. I usually have it charging while I’m driving and it’s powering the fridge as well.

[@unclejack8295]

Yo just setup a second battery running to the inverter system and solar panels what I did plus yo shit wont die fron using you're actual power

[@AxeOverland]

Yea I thought about that as well. Just figuring out where to put the second battery. I wanted the genesis system but they don’t do it for the Right Hand Drive Diesel Jeeps. So I’m working on another spot to put the secondary battery. But I have to say, I e not had any issues over the last year with no issues charging the goal zero while I’m driving

[@JCRC]

Want sun? Come here. Hope your cutout works :)

[@AxeOverland]

Lol, cheers Joe!

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

No offense...windscreen....bonnet??? Wtf dude????

[@AxeOverland]

Been living in the UK for over 10 years now. When I talk Jeeps it’s usually with other people from here. Lol

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

@@AxeOverland ok ok fair enough....I didn't thumb you down..but I was very confused...thanks for clarifying..but still bro..ain't ya from USA?? Don't forget where ya came from...

[@AxeOverland]

Lol, yea man, born and raised in Indiana! After 20 years in the military I won’t forget brother.

[@Achisachis73]

a video of a guy talking nonstop ... thumbs down

[@AxeOverland]

Sorry you didn’t like it.