✔✔✔✔ Which Jackery Power Station Do You Need? Simple Way To Know (Minivan, Camper Van, CPAP, Fridge)

[@ricksseniorlife]

That was the best video on this subject I’ve seen 😎

[@carolheck3877]

EXCELLENT! I LOVE easy to understand videos, from a senior citizen!

[@artwebb6939]

The simplification of amps vs. Watts is going to save a lot of math for a lot of people

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Art...I wish someone had made it that simple for me when I was trying to figure out all of this solar/battery stuff 3 or 4 years back. More soon...stay safe!

[@mitosho]

But it's wrong. Amps x volts = watts. Simplifying incorrectly is how we got Trump. Don't do it. Learn.

[@marcelom3514]

Hey Kevin, simple and to the point explanation! It helped me to decide which jackery fits my needs. Looking for more useful tips:)

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Glad the Jackery video helped you, Marcelo. More van/travel stuff soon...stay safe!

[@marygreen844]

Sir I want to say thank you for helping me . I felt so overwhelmed 😪 you made it simple again thank you sir for your help.

[@scruffy281]

This has been so super helpful. Thank you sooo much from Texas!❤👍🏻

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Scruffy281 - glad you found that Jackery video useful, and I'll have some more power station up soon. Safe travels!

[@BarbWiredStudios]

Thank you so much! I have looked EVERYWHERE for these simple explanations. I'm sending my 300 back for a 500. Thank you! Thank you!!!

[@deb7518]

Great video! I didn't think it had to seem so complicated. I suspect that some seasoned campers like to talk about their 'gear' about like some dudes way into working on cars, or some folks who are way into photography or stereo equipment. Their simplest explanations tend to leave us basic beginners in the dust pretty quickly!. 😅

[@TheMrsliferette]

Finally something that makes sense. Thank you so much. Finally I get it! Thank you for a great video 😊

[@janebowling3897]

Good job! Now I have to find out what size solar panel I need.

[@dejonasmediastudio581]

kevin, i think you should be a teacher. you explain it as simple and very direct explanation. Great Job... Thanks for giving me ideas to decide the size of my power station

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thank you for the kind compliment, and I'm glad you found my "Which Jackery" video useful to you...hope to have some updated power station vids up soon. Safe travels!

[@christopherwust]

Many thx for your detailed explanation . Much appreciated. Jackery has arrived in South Africa where currently we are dealing with load shedding.

[@shellyscott6447]

I LOVE SIMPLE!!! Best ever I finally Understand!! THANK YOU!! xoxo

[@adamtv2781]

Thanks for the very basic explanation ! I’m not ashamed to admit that sometimes that’s my best Level to start understanding things. From that I can grown on.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Adamtv, glad you found my 'Which Jackery' video useful to you... and trust me, I don't "get" everything the first time I read it or see it, either ;-) More soon...safe travels!

[@teetrav]

Yet again great video..Love my battery bank! Can you keep it in the van in the summertime?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

teetrav, good question. I do keep the power stations in my van during summer (which involves extreme heat), and even with the built in protections, I don't charge while they they are extremely hot. More soon...safe travels.

[@hooksleslie]

Great explanation. Thank you for making it understandable.😊

[@michaelgregoire8865]

Thank you I understand now I'm thinking about getting a 500

[@karenagbayani1816]

Awesome job explaining it to the normal person, now I understand the math..thanks!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Karen, glad you found my Jackery vid useful to you. More van/travel stuff soon...safe travels!

[@tbacon2784]

Thank you for putting out the information and making it simple to understand. I have been looking for simple to understand information on the jackerys and everything I need to know about them as I use a cpap and have been afraid to get out vanning without understanding it all. Now, I can start my planning without so much fear! I appreciate all the info!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

T Bacon, glad you found my Jackery video useful to you in figuring out what you needed for your CPAP - I'm hope to do a vid shortly specific to CPAP machines. More soon...safe travels!

[@patriciabridge4312]

Thank you. I did so much research before buying my Jackery 500 and never got a better explanation than this. Somewhere I read that I would need the 50o to run my cpap so that's what I bought. I have no idea how many watts it actually needs but I will certainly check it out today. Thank you!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Patricia, you may could have gotten by with the Jackery 300 (with some cpap models) but the 500 is certainly going to have you covered regardless of which cpap you have, so you made a good choice! More soon...safe travels!

[@MrJaspermyboy]

This common person appreciate this. Thank you!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Glad you found the Jackery video useful (and hopefully simpler than what some other people put out there). More van/travel/build stuff soon...safe travels!

[@Maria-qm9cg]

Great explanation. Thank you sir. ❤

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Maria...glad you found that power station video useful, and some of the other stuff I'm rolling out will be helpful to you, also. More soon...safe travels!

[@grannyonthego8752]

Thank you. This helped me. I am so challenged when it comes to this.

[@jannmacdougall1448]

I have a tough time as well...Cheaprvliving has solar information as well, often Q&A, today there is one at 5:00 for my time zone

[@mr_skills]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought the jackery 240 and the K-TOR peddle generator to power it up. I'm using it as a means to exercise while generating free electricity :).

[@mischelle9530]

Geez Thanks man, I was looking forever for watts and it just didn't have them on my fridges and other items. Then you mentioned amps and you Summed it all up for me. I didn't have a question after that. Awesome Video very informative.

[@dcmore8488]

Just remember if you are running maximum watts on any of these Jackerys (ie: the 160 @ 100 w , 240 @200w and so on) your only going to be able to run for just one hour.

[@conniemiller7665]

Love how you broke this down. I also love the sweatshirt and am excited about Saturday :)

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Connie, glad you found the 'Jackery' video useful to you. (..and Go Bills !!!!). More soon...stay safe!

[@Nivasi]

Thank you! I knew it had to be simple. Now I know! thank you!!

[@bucky716]

Great video simplified and the Bills gear gains you a subscriber! Go Bills!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Bucky....glad you enjoyed the van power video. (Been a Bills fan since Joe Ferguson was throwing the ball :-)

[@cynthialambert2625]

Thank you

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

You're welcome, Cynthia...glad you found the Jackery video useful. I'll do some followups to this soon, mixed in with other van/travel stuff. Safe travels!

[@dianemccullough5987]

Thank you for the explanation. Makes sense now.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Diane, glad you found the Jackery video (and explanation) useful to you. More soon..stay safe!

[@Gimo76]

Thank you so much for this info. Bought my van n can’t afford anything else now, went in for a 2005 n came home with a 2012 but I love it. I got such a deal and the only thing I found wrong was 4 non matching tires and pretty worn. I was told due to high discount I had to take care of tires.

[@danhartman7759]

Thanks for the math lesson. It helped a lot. I'm not an idiot but I just couldn't get it! Thanks again¡

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Dan, I'm glad my Jackery video helped you out, and there is NOTHING wrong with you - the problem is these companies give out numbers about 3 different ways (which equal the same thing) trying to make their stuff sound more impressive, and that leads to a LOT of confusion. More van/travel/solar stuff soon..stay safe!

[@ricoman7981]

I have a Jackery Explorer 290. I just bought a BougeRV 21 quart compressor fridge/freezer. I tested it this weekend and I think the results were excellent. My fridge says it consumes 45 watts on Eco mode and 60 watts on Max. I plugged it into my fridge and set the fridge at 3 degrees Celcius and set it to Eco mode. While the compressor is running the watts consumed varied slightly between 27 and 39 watts, significantly lower than the refrigerator information said it would use. No problem in my mind. During this test the ambient temperature in my house was 23 degrees C over night and 26 degrees C during the daytime hours. After 24 hours running the refrigerator the Jackery 290 still had 5% power left. I didn’t have the fridge full, just a few cans of beer in it for the test. For my needs this set up will more than enough as I will run the fridge from my truck while driving and only use the Jackery while away from the vehicle hiking or sightseeing, whatever and overnight when we are not staying in a motel. When staying in a motel I can plug the fridge in overnight. The 21 quart fridge is enough for my wife and I and is light enough to carry into the motels. Sure we could just use our cooler and buy ice but this is a lot easier and convenient for not a big price tag.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Hey Ricoman - BougeRv brand seems to be gaining popularity and are well rated. I think you're going to fine with that setup for 1-2 night trips. Get out there and enjoy some nature!!!!

[@1uptowngirl]

Very clear. Thanks!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Tuptowngirl, glad you found that Jackery comparison video useful to you. More soon....safe travels!

[@curtisferguson9142]

Thanks for your explanation of amps and watts. Go Bills.

[@elizabethgellatly8330]

Thank you! I am challenged by these things and I get this now!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Elizabeth, glad that my Jackery video was able to simplify things for you - some of this stuff we need for our vans can certainly be confusing. More soon...safe travels!

[@anthonylapira2532]

Good simple info. Thank you

[@bubl8015]

Of all the videos I have seen on portable power stations - yours were the best!! Thank You - well explained - you used examples and it was just well done - thank you

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thank you, David, for the kind comment on the Jackery video. Hope you're finding some of the other van/travel stuff I put out useful to you, also. More soon...safe travels!

[@bubl8015]

@@BudgetTravelGuy Thanks hey ever hear of this station; ALLWEI Portable Power Station, 300W/Peak 600W Solar Generator 280Wh/78000mAh - I just want one to power a fan if power goes out...70 watts - what do you think

[@sheryl420]

Thanks Kevin for your answers to me a few Video's ago...Im looking at a few Jackery's for my main source. In the future will be looking and adding solar panels! Have a good Day!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Sheryl, glad you found the 'correct Jackery' video useful to you. Never hesitate to let me know what I can put out that would help you on your adventures. Safe travels!

[@alexrobinson7845]

THANK YOU for this!!!!!!

[@nickgeier18]

Awesome video sir

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Nick - glad you enjoyed my Jackery Comparison video, and hope you find some of the other van/travel stuff I put out useful to you as well - safe travels!

[@mikek.3965]

Thanks much Kevin! I wouldn't change a word. Buffalo Bills - not Commanders? Teasing ya and thank you!

[@dfros1957]

Thank so much, you did a great job of explaining what size to pick for your need.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

So glad you found that 'correct Jackery' video useful. Stay safe!

[@amananaher]

Thanks for all info

[@kennethalexander819]

Great job keep it coming.👍

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks Kenneth, glad you enjoyed the 'which Jackery' video...I'll have some up on other brands soon, as well as other van/travel stuff. Safe travels!

[@harrywernsman9045]

Excellent presentation. Super informative for me. Thank you so much. Gave you a thumbs up.

[@backspace2esc]

Good job

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Adley - glad you found that 'Jackery' vid useful to you, and that you find some of the new stuff I have coming out useful, also. Never hesitate to let me know if there's something I can do to help you on your van adventures. Safe travels!

[@suzymiller4482]

Which one would be strong enough to heat my electric water kettle

[@RotaryTeamVincent]

I was disappointed that you did not mention the length of time you can go with the various amounts of watts a device uses. Yes, it will run my device with the right size Jackery, but for how long?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Doug, I was trying to keep that Jackery video simple for the absolute beginners to van life. There will be more vids coming soon with the specifics you mentioned. More soon...safe travels!

[@cathyking9871]

I was thinking similarly to Doug, but I will admit that being an absolute beginner, I am so glad that I have found this video and your channel. I look forward to more of your teachings in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with a smile and without being condescending. I appreciate you! Thank you!

[@amywitt6246]

Thank you! This cleared up so much for me!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Amy, glad to hear my 'Which Jackery Do You Need' video was useful to you - I'm working on some other power station vids which I hope you'll find useful, also. More soon....safe travels!

[@RobertSquires-l7w]

Great content to understand the Jackery selection. Now,, Is there a formula to figure how how LONG it will run a particular device ?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Robert, thanks for the kind comment on my Jackery video. I'm going to be rolling out vids soon on your suggestion (figuring out how long different ones will run devices). Safe travels!

[@anthonyconant6537]

Great video. Super simple explanation on amps=watts

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thank you, Anthony - glad you found the Jackery video useful to you, and hope you find some of the other stuff on here useful as well. More soon...stay safe!

[@monicajay2406]

Big thanks to you for making power stations make sense. Would you mind making another plain sense video on solar panels? It will be appreciated.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thank you, Monica...I'll have some more power station (and solar) vids out soon. Safe travels!

[@docmacg6315]

Great simple review.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Doc MacG, glad you found the Jackery vid useful to you, and hope you'll find some of the other van/travel stuff I do useful, also. More soon...safe travels!

[@MellowNomadicAdventures]

Great way to break down the information in an easy to understand way! 👏 *Can you point me to a video where you discuss 12v coolers/fridges?* 😀

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

This video shows (and links to) a fridge that will work - while part of this video talks about what's needed (at a minimum) for a real solar install, the same fridge will also work on the larger Jackery batteries. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3inpZuDiLB0p5o I'll follow up soon with a video dedicated only to fridge systems for vans. More soon...stay safe!

[@MellowNomadicAdventures]

@@BudgetTravelGuy Oh thank you! I am going to check this video out! Take care!

[@rstumbaugh43]

Great job explaining amps/watts in correlation to which jackery!! I have the 240, run my cpap 8 hrs AND charge / watch videos on smartphone several hrs and still have 34-38% remaining battery

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Rick...I'm impressed that you can get a full night with your CPAP on a 240...that's awesome! More van/travel stuff soon...Happy Adventuring!

[@melstaxihomevideos7565]

I have recently purchased a Jackery 1000, which should cover all my needs. I was also thinking of purchasing the solar panel, but having watched your channel I might just hang on & see if the charging & re-charging the Jackery doesn’t run my vehicle battery down to a point that it will not start. (I will carry a Jump start battery, just in case.) The only problem here is if I stay on the campsite without moving my vehicle, I think its about getting the right balance. Time will tell, this should be fun…😂😂 Ps I enjoyed your video & you might have saved me £200 to £300 …. THANK YOU 🙏

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Thanks, good content...

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks, Dale - glad you found that 'Jackery' vid useful to you, and that you find some of the new stuff I have coming out useful, also. More reviews and van life stuff soon...safe travels!

[@CMB0401]

Go Bills! Thank you so much for this information!!!

[@kwwlrox9187]

Most refrigerators 'pull' at least 45 watts . That means about 10 hours (NOT two days) of run time with a 500 - especially if you're needing to run or charge other, small items. To recharge fully from your car/van/12v you'll need to do more than just a bit of running around errands. IF you have run your 'jack' down to a very low level (like powering that fridge for 10 hrs) it will take as much as 11 or 12 HOURS to recharge from your vehicle's 12v. (7-8 hrs from a wall outlet) If the Jackery's 500 is a bit too small yet 1000 more than you need.... if the 1000 is too expensive, too large or too heavy ....... Check out Bluetti's new 700w. (no I don't work for them). It's a better/safer battery with the capacity for 2500 recharges to 80% (Jacks are rated at 500 recharges to 80%) . That EB 70 also charges in a little over 1/2 the time of the J-500's. Accurate details are important when people are using the information in these videos to make major purchases. Joy on Your Journey.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Valid points (and the Bluetti stuff is very good), but remember that 12v fridges are only running about 1/3 of them time. I'll agree with you on the recharge times, but my stuff has NEVER run down that low - granted, I tend to be out quite a bit driving around and exploring (almost) every day - it's going to be different for someone sitting in the same spot day after day. We're all different, and a lot of this stuff is about finding out what works for our individual style of camping/traveling. More soon...safe travels!

[@chrissmits3215]

Looking to charge my 36v trolling motor system ...it only needs one ac plug but I'm hoping one of these units has enough power for this?

[@ruthpealer3328]

Helpful. Thanks.

[@frankroper3274]

I have the 290WH and it has the MPPT controller and the charge through charging. I just got it today to run a chest size cooler. It is working quite well so far but it is early yet. I bought it at Lowes for 268.00 after the 5% discount.

[@kathryndrake6015]

Can you keep the jackery plugged up to your 12v refrig and recharge your jackery while driving at the same time?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Kathryn, as far as using a Jackery to power your fridge while charging it, it seems that some say yes, and some say you shouldn't. Personally, I've met many people that do it that way every day. More soon...safe travels!

[@shellyluthultz9793]

Hello , great information. If I got the 1,000 watt could I run a small A/C unit throughout the night?

[@markabrice]

FYI the pecron Portable Power Station E600LFP puts out 614Wh, and is only $299 (as of 20Aug2024). That's about half as much per Wh as a comparable Jackery. Best to shop around!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

markabrice, that's a good point. While I've not gotten try that brand, I've been camping with VTOMAN and Aferiy power stations for the last few months, and they've been rock solid at very affordable prices. I've been surprised by how well some of these brands have caught up with the "big names". More soon...safe travels!

[@endtimefreak]

Thank's a bunch BTG, been thinking about getting one of these and you've pretty much clarified what unit to purchase! God bless :) {Liked and Subscribed}

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks endtimefreak...glad you're finding some of the van/travel stuff I put out useful to you. Here's the link back to those exact bed frames ( amzn.to/2HF3YOv ). More soon...safe travels!

[@vegas11t]

I'm ass-backward, Truck camper, boat/motorhome 1960/1970: In 2021 Dodge Mini, Jackery 1000, Alpicool, e-Bay panels, toilet/wood pellets, cot, power-packs, Kindles, both stoves, lots of UCO and etc. and haven't gone anywhere, DAH.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Richard, hope you can get out soon and try out of this stuff out!! More soon...safe travels!

[@rhondalyn100]

Very useful video! I've been trying to decide which Jackery to get for my needs and I think the small 240 will work fine. I probably won't get a solar panel to start with. What I'd like to see in a video: where can I find a good used minivan that is reasonably priced without going to a used car dealer? I can't seem to find any For Sale By Owner cars!!! Why is that? I don't trust used car dealers because I think I'll be paying too much for a minivan. Thanks!

[@MatteoLC]

I'd look At Craigslist first. They started charging $5 to list vehicles - and that got rid of a lot of the scams. (But also some of the selection). You can also sort by dealer/private owner. Avoid Carvana and Carmax as they are ridiculously overpriced. Cargurus.com is good too, or cars.com - as they tell you what kind of deal you're getting. Good/fair/great/etc. Facebook marketplace is an online cesspool- but if you can handle filtering scams, and dealing with the typical general public, it'll have the most vehicles available. I'd still start with Craigslist and go from there...

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

rhondalyn, there are going to be some 'buying tips' videos coming up soon that are going to be right up your alley! More soon....stay safe!

[@roadrunner381]

The difference in buying a van from a used dealership is that u know your gonna pay a little more for it, other than an individual owner, owners are trying to get the 'bluebook price' what the car is actually worth, a dealer is higher because there in the business of making money off of cars, here's the thing I learned recently, I just bought a Sienna mini van, I researched the best vans to get, they were Toyota sienna or a Honda Odyssey, then I started to see what the mileage was and price for the van, looking at the bluebook price first, then I started looking at vans from car lots and then private owners, mostly on MARKET PLACE ON FACEBOOK, and noticed the difference in what they were asking, private owners were asking much less than the dealership, BUT HERES THE DIFFERENCE, when you buy from a private owner, you will pay less ,but you take the chance of not being able to take the car back if it's a Lemon, your stuck with it, if you get it from a dealer, u can, according to that states' Lemon Law' take it back and they will fix it or refund all your money, that was how it is in Oklahoma anyway, another thing is, a dealership has a 5 star rating system, showing just how reliable there cars are, I went to a 5 star rated car lot, the van I got bluebooked at 3,300 they wanted 4,200 I got it for 3,900, if u haggle with them they will ALWAYS come down on the price, depending on how good a haggler u are:),I payed a little more for what I knew it was worth, but the ability to take it back was worth the peace of mind, I've had it for a month now, drove it 2500 miles already, and it's a good one, I know what it's like not to know where or how to start looking for a used car, I hope this helps, if u have any questions feel free to ask, good luck to you!!

[@rhondalyn100]

@@roadrunner381 Thank you very much. I appreciate the information!

[@roadrunner381]

@@rhondalyn100 your welcome!👍

[@californiadreaming567]

Thank you for helping with the differences because I want power a CPAP and boil water. I am worried about fires in California and what I need to have on hand. Power would be off so I would need solar panels.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Snuffy, in your situation (Cali area) larger is certainly going to be better. I'd go 500 at a minimum to run your CPAP a couple of nights ( amzn.to/3rWGvdP ). Boiling water would be better done with propane and a cheap camp stove, as it would zap a LOT of power (even from a larger power station) trying to do that with something electrical. More soon...safe travels!

[@californiadreaming567]

@@BudgetTravelGuy I purchased the Jackery 1500 with the 4 solar panels. I have a sunny deck to hang out the solar panels. It will have to work for my CPAP and whatever I want to heat up. For backup, I did buy a SOLO camp stove too with a light tea pot. WHen I go on walks I collect sticks. Now I just have to buy a dolly to move it around. Its too heavy for me to carry around and move it from inside to use and outside to connect to the solar panels. I am looking for an portable electric burner. that hopefully does not use to much power. Thank you for your help.

[@leighsajackson1265]

Awesome!

[@barbarascott1041]

Very clear explanation. What about the hours of use? My CPAP uses 3.5 amps or 350 watts. Does this mean it uses 350 watts for one hour of use? Or do I need to multiply 350 watts by the hours of uses each night? Thanks.

[@ericconyers8972]

My CPAP has a DC converter box. Do I to match the input on the box that is 1.5 amp 115 volt or the output that says 3.5 amp 24 volt?

[@tinastheoutsider]

I need help in covering up my back window in minivan..gonna look thur ur vids to see if u got any suggestions on it

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Tina, I'll have a video up soon on exactly that - doing those side and that back window to be stealthy in the van.

[@tinastheoutsider]

@@BudgetTravelGuy I have the sides and windshield but not the cab windows but the back sides

[@tinastheoutsider]

@@BudgetTravelGuy ok..thanks

[@BushcraftNFun]

I have a small one, a 160. Cost way more in Canada!! Don't plan to charge much with it, maybe my phone and a 7 w light Would the sizes and watts pertain to leisure battery sizes as well? Need a battery charged via the vehicle video Kevin!! 😁

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

The 160 is fine for what you're using it for. The 110 part of it is good for 100 watts, so that'll work for a small laptop or similar with a very low power draw. The Jackery160 should charge very quickly plugged into your cig lighter/12v just driving around a bit each day. More soon...stay safe!

[@samanthadodd8112]

I only have a 160 also. Got it Christmas a year ago, but I got it for less than $100 that why I got it. I tent camp and it works for my phone, my fan, and my coffee warmer. Sorry Canada's prices are so much higher.

[@jamesmorris7596]

I'm trying to run a pellet grill 275 watts will the jackery 400 watt peak 290 work?

[@eddietee6305]

Yes I know you said you're not trying to be accurate. I have to correct t so.ething here. I'm not sure where you get the 100 from. Current x voltage = Watts In North America the household wall voltage is 120v. So for a 3A device using 120V the power in Watts would be 3x120=360 Watts.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

You are correct, Eddie Tee. As you said, it's a basic overview I was doing trying to keep it simple for people new to power stations/ van life - I've gotten more specific in followup videos. More soon...safe travels!

[@rosablevins9067]

Let me ask you, what about using a vacuum in a 300 jackery, to clean up your car?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Rosa, even a small electric handheld vacuum is going to pull more than a Jackery 300 can handle - unfortunately, vacuums are power hogs. You've got me thinking now about some workable solutions!!! More soon...safe travels!

[@cornellcoleman3765]

Brilliant!

[@camerongarcia3128]

What happens if you hook up a power inverter to the jackery?

[@sesa2984]

300w powerstation, 100w solar panel. Given good sun you think it could keep a 12v cooler fridge going all long weekend? I can’t afford a 500w unit so I’m hoping high!

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

A 300w power station should power the fridge through the night, but you'll need to recharge the powerstation each day. (This can be done by connecting the solar panel, OR while driving from one place to another with the power station plugged into the 12v accessory port in your van.) A larger powerstation would give you 2-3 days between charges. Be sure to follow some of the links in my other vids for coupon codes. More soon...safe travels!

[@sesa2984]

@@BudgetTravelGuy Thanks!

[@maryammirany9242]

Thank you so much for your explanation. Iwould like to get info on how to take shower?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Maryam, this video may help you with how to shower in a van... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_OgJ2nhNqHgJY

[@scotthunt6664]

It seems to me that two jackery 500s, would be more useful than one jackery 1000. Am I totally off base? By the way, I'm new to this, and I've never used these products. Thank you so much for this simple explanation, and your channel in general.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Scott, using 2 500's vs 1 1000 would give you just about equal capacity (at the same total price), but you'd be limited in what devices you could plug into the smaller ones (500 watt device vs a 1000 watt device). The main thing is knowing what you want to try to run BEFORE you buy the battery so you have one with enough oooomph! More soon...safe travels!

[@jannmacdougall1448]

I thought of this so I could charge one at work while the one at the SUV keeps the fan running for the pets. (or a heater)..I like that the SUV is small and easier to manage temperature wise than a bigger van

[@amananaher]

I am trying to installing inside my shed which one you recommended me

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

What are you going to be trying to power with a Jackery?

[@locascioantonino]

How are you doing Boss this is TONY I’m diabetic I have Sleep App I know they electronic stuff I was thinking in the Jacorey 1000 not just when I go out to go see my brother down the shore in case we have a bell light out to run summer appliance even if it’s a microwave on low voltage coffee ago was boiling on the stove I know they got to 1500 but I think it’s too big and there’s other battery panel out there so what do you think boss let me know I was thinking 1000 and then after that I buy the panels If I need them thank you sir

[@johnclifford1911]

Equating 100 watts to 1 amp really is only an approximation for 120VAC devices. The formula that works for any voltage is, volts times amps = watts, or W = V x A. So, a 120VAC power plug that runs at 2.5 amps will pull 300 watts. Now, the Jackery units use numbers that describe the amp-hours, e.g., a 240 has 240 amp-hours meaning that it will produce 240 amps of power over a 20-hour period or 12 amps per hour. If you're running a 120VAC 2.5 amp device for 300 watts and I want to know how long I can power this with the Jackery 240, then I need to divide 300W by 12 volts, not 120V, and realize that I'm pulling 25 amps per hour... so I have less than 10 hours of constant run time (240 amp-hours divided by 25 amps = 9.8 hours... and this assumes perfection so in actuality I'll get less). And, a hot plate that draws 1000 watts at 120VAC isn't going to last very long on the Jackery 240. Thus, the rule is, multiply the volts times the amps to get watts, then divide the watts by 12v to get the amp-hours in numbers that relate to the Jackery model #... and then divide the Jackery power rating number by the amp-hours. So, my CPAP with heaters on pulls 77W out of the Jackery 240 at 120V, or 6 amp-hours. I'd get 3 hours of runtime. When I turn off all of the heaters I drop the current draw to 27W... when I change out the 120V power supply to a direct 12V lighter plug adapter the current draw drops to 17W due to the lack of loss in the transformer. Now I'm pulling 1.5 amp-hours out of the device, so I can get around 14 hours of runtime (240 / 17 = approx 14 hours).

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Your math is right on, John...except that a hotplate pulling 1000w should not run on a smaller Jackery (such as a 240) to begin with....that kind of draw should immediately shut it down. More soon...safe travels!

[@johnclifford1911]

@@BudgetTravelGuy yep... I wouldn't try to run a hotplate on one of these battery boxes unless the watt-hour rating is at least half the drae, e.g., a Jackery 500 for a 1000w hotplate. That's why they make Coleman stoves!

[@Gwen3344]

John, Your explanation is very helpful. As you point out, it isn't simply whether a power station -- the Jackery or any other -- will run my electronic devices or electrical appliances, but *for how long*; that is what makes it practical. If it takes 7 to 12 hours to charge a power station to get one hour of portable power, then the cost of the power station in money, or the time and energy to keep the power station charged is too high. That cost (my time and energy) is the main reason I never bought one of these power stations (the other being concerns about build quality/reliability, customer service). Now that Jackery has added technology to greatly reduce the recharge time of their power stations, I've finally decided to buy one -- the Jackery 300, perfect for my needs, I hope. The outstanding issue was not really understanding how long I'd be able to run my electronics before having to recharge the Jackery. Your explanation of how to calculate use, finally gives me clarity. Though Jackery's battery technology might not be the latest and greatest, I think of them as I heard a KZbinr say "the Toyota of power stations" -- well-made and reliable. So, I think I will be pleased. Thanks again for explaining what I needed to know!

[@johnclifford1911]

I have found that my Jackery 240 will rum my Philips Dreamstation for 2 nights with the Philips 12v adapter, and for one night with the AC adapter, while also charging my tablet and phone. For me, it's been a useful device for car or moto camping. It's also a good backup for home.

[@Gwen3344]

@@johnclifford1911 Thanks, John, for the feedback. I am looking forward to getting on the road in the next few weeks and putting the Jackery to good use!

[@pokert9401]

Does the higher watts last longer than the lower watts? For example, if i ran a fan on jackery300 all night long and it lasted 12hrs. If i do that to the jackery1000, will it last longer? Thank you for explaining the watts and amp by the way. I never get that but now i feel like a pro 😅.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

That is correct, poker9401. If you used the jackery1000 vs jackery300, it should power it roughly 3x longer. More soon...safe travels.

[@mateobeans3787]

Excellent video! Even my stupid ass understood everything you said! Thank you

[@yahtez2587]

So what about a 320 psi 120 volt 4.4 mini fridge

[@joycecaudell6047]

Thank you! That was clear! I still have a question however. How long can I run my device before I run down the battery in the Jackery? And how long does it take to recharge the Jackery?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Joyce, what is the most important thing to you that you'll be running off a Jackery?

[@joycecaudell6047]

@@BudgetTravelGuy I guess the most important thing I’m concerned about would be a small refrigerator, and a fan for air circulation at night. I would also be recharging my iWatch, iPad and iPhone, but those don’t take much juice. Second question: if the Jackery is run down completely during the night, how long would I need to drive the car in order to charge it back up again? I know that probably depends on the size of the Jackery.

[@adraneharris]

i have a10A 48v ebike battery,the charger is 240v 2.5 dc /6V-2.0A..So i need a Jackery 1000

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Adrane, that sounds like a good size (full size) eBike !!!! More soon..safe travels!

[@Cuernavacachica02]

So if you only have a 100 watt solar panel, will you be able to power up all those items you’ve talked about depending on their individual wattage?

[@damfino1964]

I use the 300 to power 2 small guitar amplifiers for as long as 3 hours at a time, uses less than 30% of the charge.

[@damfino1964]

@@night_owl7492 the 300 should handle that no problem. I powered a Rumble 100 and a Roland 40 at the same time

[@BriarRose74]

I’ve heard that Jackery is currently working on a 2000 version. Would it be better to have couple smaller (lighter so easier to carry, can have one dedicated to something, i.e. fridge) or one bigger?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

I've not seen any references to that, but anything is possible. 1000w is going to be able to power almost anything you want to throw at it - at least for short bursts (power tools, small microwave, etc).

[@lynnerussell1440]

That was helpful, but how long can you use it for? If you have a Jackery 1000 and what you are powering is 700 watts, how long can you use it before you will run out of power?

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Lynne, you would get about 60 to 90 minutes with a Jackery 1000 with a 700watt device plugged into it. (Which is fine if doing a coffee pot, small hair dryer, or something that is only going to be used a few minutes at a time.)

[@lynnerussell1440]

@@BudgetTravelGuy Thank you so much. I'm going to start camping out of my SUV. This is very helpful info.

[@nataliabudilo9768]

Thank you so much! This was an excellent explanation. The fog has lifted from my mind! lol I have a Jackery 300 - I'm going to start using it.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Thanks natalia...glad you found my Jackery video useful to you. That 300 you have will do quite a bit for you! More soon...safe travels!

[@carlosg7887]

Can a jackery 880 run my fridge

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

A Jackery 880 should run a 12v fridge for about 2 days/nights in normal weather (and indefinitely if you have some solar going into it). I'm stress testing a new monster-sized (but affordable) power station now, and should have a review up in the next week. More soon...safe travels!

[@briandm33]

On my Metal Detector recharger it says 12.0 Watts soo that means 1200 Watts? On the AC Adaptor it says input 100-240V 50/60 Hz 0.4 A. On the Output it says 5.0V 2.4A 12.0W. I really don't understand any of this and what Jackery size I need to recharge my Metal Detector.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

The 2.4amp number sounds about right, and would translate into about 300watts. (12 watts is possible, but that seems VERY low). It should charge fine with a Jackery 300 or higher, like this one (which currently has a sale coupon)... amzn.to/3DIdgRv

[@lastresort1757]

100 watts does not equal 1 amp. This mis information might hurt people. Amps are watts/volts so it various a better way is 120 watts (at 120 volts) equals 1amp. I know people are gonna say “the 100 is simpler and easier” cool. It’s still wrong and depending on the situation you’d be either over estimating your needs or underestimating by 20% that’s a huge difference on the road.

[@BudgetTravelGuy]

Making the math simple for people to get the hang of how this stuff works. You and I both know we should be doing this based on about 118.7 , but that over complicates it a bit, eh?

[@lastresort1757]

@@BudgetTravelGuy it’s still just math, people carry calculators in their pockets now. I think under estimating needs by 20% could be harmful in the long run. I do agree it’s simpler but I don’t think you have to be an electrician to wrap your head around these things

[@kevinhansen7116]

Thanks, I like your overall video, but I don't think you made it clear that the watt estimate shortcut (watts = 100 x amps) aplies to house power (110v). Not low voltage like 12v refrigerators , led lights, or other 12v and 5v things were the amps would be much higher for the same watts. Thanks again.