Run a Jackery Power Station 5x Longer with an External Battery - Bluetti EcoFlow Solar Generator

[@rickp4093]

Your 12V voltage converter is only rated to 5 amps, Watts=current X voltage, so 5amps X 12V= 60 watts. You need a 10 amp voltage converter to get 120W max charging.

[@Vman1313]

AHA!!! I wondered what was up. Thanks!! Always learning.

[@joseadorno4128]

I use that converter in my bluetti I use the 12v to 24v 10amps and my bluetti charges at 188w it has an input of 200v max

[@SuperBlobsterMan]

Jackery should make this a feature to increase capacity. They have their own expansion batteries but they cost as much as a new Jackery!

[@Vman1313]

Agreed!

[@asificam1]

XT60 connectors are cheap, often cheaper than SAE connectors and do not have the reversal thing you mentioned. Try those next time. They should be absolutely overkill for your circuit as they are rated to up to 60 amps.

[@Vman1313]

Thank You for good info!

[@STinGa157]

You are cranking up my thinking brain. I just bought a used kayak and the battery that came with it may need to be replaced. I will have to look into lithium trolling motor batteries and see if I can use that as a short term back up for running my car fridge (after getting a Jackery, or some other battery pack).

[@Vman1313]

Lithiums are supposed to be great as trolling batteries. Only down side to Lithiums that I have seen is that they get damaged if you try to charge them when below freezing. This set up for camping is over kill but for blackouts will be good.

[@nisagomez4366]

This is exactly what I’m planning for my next rig.

[@Vman1313]

Its been working beyond my expectations. I need to make an update video to show how great its been working and some of the changes Ive made. Thanks for Watching!

[@BrandonisaCriminal]

You must not like coffee. I just bought a Vanpowers 2000w and 2096wh solar generator. It’s awesome 👏 it will power 1200w for 1.5 to 2.0 hours. It’s amazing !

[@lifeisgood1624]

A lot of people are not considering that the smaller the generator the smaller the mppt controller that is not letting too much juice enter the small battery to keep it from frying.

[@frankmabry3641]

I'll be anxious to see how it works over an extended trip.

[@Vman1313]

I am on day 3 of testing. Video to come but spoiler alert....BIG battery only down to 78% and I am throwing everything that I would during a normal Adventure. It's currently running my fridge 24/7 and charging my laptop once a day. I am also discharging then charging every USB thing I have from cameras to headlamps to lights to fans. All without charging Jackery or big battery at all. I predict I will get tired of testing before big battery gets to ZERO...HaHaHaHa!

[@Totogita]

So you are saying silently what I have been saying loud, 200 ah plus inverter charger beats spending for a jackery. The inverter usually comes usbc plus other

[@Vman1313]

I need to do an update soon but spoiler alert...yes just the battery and a power inverter is all one needs. I already had the jackery so why not use it BUT Ive added an inexpensive DC to DC charger, nice battery monitor, and a few small things so I barely use the Jackery for camping anymore.

[@koshitek]

Are you using the 500w inverter on the jackery? If not, you are basically charging it 5x and putting wearing and tear on the lithium cells on the Jackery. And if you are you are basically using the jackery as a very expensive 500w inverter. It's better to just keep the jackery as a backup and run a 1500w inverter off that giant battery.

[@DylanDurdle]

have you tried charging the external battery via solar via the jackery?

[@Morningdovecamp]

Thank you for the info

[@CherokezPittman]

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[@RajTravelogues]

Brought a 1500W generator.. if at all I need.. it charges my ecoflow at 800W and will be full within an hour.. for less than a quart of fuel

[@Vman1313]

A large generator would not fit my style of Adventure but thanks for sharing as it may help others in their set ups and Adventures.

[@RajTravelogues]

@@Vman1313 No that is the smallest sine wave silent generator you can buy.. Will work even when temps are below freezing

[@Hugmiff1]

I have a Champion generator, 1800w rated, 40 pound, $200 that purrs at 600 watts and delivers 900 watts if I need it. It runs about 10 hours on a gallon with a low load. It would make an excellent companion to a pass through (UPS) battery pack if I could find the right size for the right price. The larger Jackery may be what I'm looking for.

[@danielrutledge8974]

Where did you get the input 8mm input cable from. I have ordered 2 different cables and none have worked. I dont wanna have to sell my brand new Jackery because no cables work with them unless it a jackery cable.

[@Vman1313]

This is the 8mm to solar panel cable I use... amzn.to/48fLzzq

[@Vman1313]

...and this is the 8MM to SEA caboe I use. amzn.to/40cW4BI

[@MikeBenjamins-d5r]

Can you put a link up for the SAE wires/connectors that you used to connect the battery directly to the Jackery? Thanks!

[@Vman1313]

www.amazon.com/dp/B08L5T7NF1/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_i=&pd_rd_i=B08L5T7NF1p13NParams&s=lawn-garden&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM

[@MikeBenjamins-d5r]

Thanks! What about the cable attached to the battery terminals?

[@BrandonisaCriminal]

Vanpowers 2000w under 600.00

[@JeffreyWillis800]

I would be worried about draining my car battery too much by charging these other batteries off of it, maybe not being able to start my car. Is that ever a problem for you?

[@allewis1979]

You will find that the early Jackery 500 max input is only 80 watts

[@Vman1313]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@hmfem3656]

Please advise the brand name of this battery, I tried to purchase one but did not find any on Amazon with charger & sub ports. This will be a great addition to my camping gear. Thank you for sharing.

[@Vman1313]

The battery itself says "Scream Power" Lithium Batteries and below is a link to the Amazon Listing. So far I have been happy with it. It has gone out on 2 trips, passed a 6 Day test, and I used it while the ligths went out for a few hours at home for some minor stuff. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G7YDGHB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@bdmenne]

@@Vman1313what would happen if you got a 24v 200 ah battery??

[@Vman1313]

@@bdmenne I am not sure of the advantages off a 24v in a car/jeep/suv/etc. In a van, rv, or small home system then maybe because its better when running bigger appliances. The problem with 24v as I see it in my scenario is that you will need a 24v inverter and 24v charger and well everything to be 24v compatible. For camping and such, most things are 12v compatible not 24v so you wont be able to easily wire up lights, fridge, fans, etc.

[@bdmenne]

@@Vman1313 ofc! Thank you for explaining.

[@Vman1313]

@@bdmenne Hope it made sense and helped.

[@850OVERLAND]

Man is there a simple/safe way to charge this in between camp spots?

[@Vman1313]

A DC to DC charger is supposedly the best way to charge the battery itself. I purchased one and have been testing it out. So far so good! Video of that to come but search DC to DC charger here on KZbinz and youll find tons of info.

[@Hugmiff1]

Cargo carrier in a Reese hitch on the back of your vehicle. Put a little generator on it and let it run as you drive. It'll charge the battery pack just fine. No extra load on your car alternator. Nothing fancy required.

[@AmyMoran-h9r]

Your solar panel is not directed to sun accurately. It makes huge difference the angle

[@SOLDOZER]

Jackery super slow to charge also.

[@prayforthe_1644]

9:48

[@lawrencepatricio5776]

So basically you're saying, "don't buy a jackery. Just buy a battery, a solar charger/inverter and dc-to-dc charger, etc. it will be easier to expand your battery capacity when needed."

[@Chuckberry30]

Yes, I bought the Bluyetti two years ago. Barely use it because of runtime. If I knew what I know now, I would have bought a 200 ah and a inverter.