Literally Matt you have solved one of the biggest mysteries of the century. My Rubicon won’t charge any of my Jackery’s and it was just that Pure Sine thing . I just ordered a pure sine inverter to tryout. Thanks
New BLUETTI elite 2 is a great battery pack for the weekend Warriors, which consist of Friday evening through Sunday around noon and back home. I have an Engel MT-45 , CPAP machine , iPad ,iPhone , lights and use an induction cooker to cook meals that last no more than 5 to 6 minutes at a time for total of maybe about 6 meals and it works just fine. Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to more gear that’s designed for the weekend warrior.
A cool power station for sure from Bluetti. Its definitely geared toward a camper/overlander. Thanks for showing it'll run a diesel heater as almost nobody else does. I seen another review of this unit that shows it does not automatically wake up in the morning with a solar panel plugged into it. I still think a better bang for buck is the Pecron E1500LFP. Cheaper, lighter, expandable and has a wireless phone charger on top. Its cigarette plug runs a diesel heater too. Has a 30A xt60 port to good for an RV.
Thankyou for your time and effort spent in testing and reviewing this "powerful little box." At some point, you'd think teardrop and travel trailer manufacturers have to start putting a second(alternate) shore power hookup/plug "Inside" the camper for this type of power station. For the price of some of these power stations, I wouldn't want them outdoors for extended periods of time. Just my thoughts. Thanks again
I’ve been sitting here debating on whether or not to get a power station like this. The Ecoflow Delta 2 Max was the one I was most interested in…until now. Also, your channel costs me a lot of money 😂.
Matt - finally a video that addresses the diesel heater dilemma about start up power surges. Can't believe these manufacturers don't recognize this need in the overland/camping community. Could you please explain the Bluetti Charger 1? Would bundling the 350 solar panels be worth the cost? Best regards, TM
thanks! For the charging, it depends on if you're traveling each day or staying at camp for a few days. If traveling, then the charger 1 is the better option. If staying at camp, then solar.
I was looking at purchasing a AC180, was actually renting one from Bluetti for a couple months just to make sure it would work for me. While I waited for them to put the AC180P on sale. Then randomly I saw an ad for the AmpAura Purea 1.5 kWh power station on sale for $469 and jumped on it. 1536Wh, 3600W peak power, 600W solar/car charging capability. For that price I figured why not, and am looking forward to using it on my next trip.
Hey Matt, so you said it wont charge from the gladiator inverter, did you try? Does the 200L charge from the gladiator inverter? Will it charge of a honda 2000 generator? Asking cause im on the fence now as to what one to get. I wanted to be able to charge it on the gladiator inverter while im driving and at my camp if its low wanted to be able to start the truck and charge. Pretty much going to be used for my fridge and starlink.
As someone who is in the market for a power station, this is a home run! I would use it as a long-term power supply for my SetPower fridge while camping/Overlanding and as a backup emergency power supply. Bluetti has the AC180 on sale for $499 and will include a 200v solar panel for $779(ish). Hopefully, the price will be realistic. Thank you for a thorough review!
I just received my Elite 200 V2. Pretty darn small. It replaced the Ecoflow Delta 2 from my truck. It fits😅 Turbo mode requires agreement and 8 digit code. It's 88888888 As a technical background, how Bluetti was able to fit everything into such a compact frame. There's a good and bad. They removed all the hardwire and replaced it with the heavy circuit board. This will take a lot of weight off and the real estate. The bad is with all circuit boards. They're prone to malfunction easily. But, with 5 years warranty. I'll take it. 😅
It doesn't automatically kick on and begin charging when the Sun comes up. You have to unplug and plug the solar charging connector in each day. You can not set and forget this model. Credit: ReeWray Outdoors. He performs the test.
@ this is what they said. Hope this helps. “You can try using the 400W AC outlet in the back of your Jeep Gladiator Rubicon to charge the Elite 200 V2. When charging, we recommend selecting the Silent Charging mode and enabling the Grid Adaptive Mode for optimal performance.”
Greetings, Another channel showed that it doesn't start charging automatically but his was at 0 percent. Maybe it will turn back on from early morning solar if it has some power.
With juice like that, do you even need a diesel heater? Just run a little electric heater, depending on the space you need to heat. This is the first power station that got me excited about electric camping. Purchased, along with a Charger 1.
Exactly my reason for such a beast. I chose the My Heat 200watt and a $20 amazon thermostat to keep my minivan warn. Should run full time for 10 hours. And with thermostat, I'm thinking 50%, so maybe 20 hours run time? Also Getting the Bestek 1000watt Pure Sine inverter to charge it on the go.
Ever since I bought a Bluetti I’ve experienced nothing but nightmares. Wonder if it will all of the sudden work and keep my fridge cold or decide nope not today. Customer service blames me - user error. For long term power outages nothing beats a gas generator. Ecoflow sells a gas and propane generator you can use to supplement a gas only generator. And of course you can use solar panels to recharge the unit. I can’t attest to how long my Bluetti will last because it doesn’t work consistently. I wonder when Temu will start selling the Bluetti because that is a fitting place for it.
@ozarkoverlandadventures I need your help. I want to use my first solar generator primarily for camping but also in case of power outages. The main thing is that id like to be able to power a portable air conditioner or heater when its super hot or cold. I attempted camping in 100 degree heat this summer. Whew. Im trying to decide between the Pecro. 3600 lfp, pecron 2400 lfp, bluetti 200 v2, or pecron 1500lfp. Im a little concerned about weight but pecron has a trolley for the 3600. Im completely new to solar. What should i do? Just tell me please. Im so tired of looking at videos. Im stressed. Lol. --tent camping
I chose the 200 V2. not too heavy, very efficient and smaller. It's portable and for home use I can just buy a couple 100ah 12V Lipo4 batteries and a $40 amazon battery charger. That would double the battery capacity by connecting through the solar input on the V2 to recharge. For another $450. V2 is $1099. Also gonna grab a Hcalory Toolbox2 ($200) Diesel heater for heating large tent/home in a power outage.
I still complain about no 12v30amp dc output - the small sizing is perfect for a short wheel base van conversion and 12v10amp is just too limited even with the new tech. I run a fridge, lights, water pump, 12v boot heaters in winter off my AC200Max. I only ever use 1 AC outlet as phones and laptops charge via the USB outlets. I really don't know why they keep adding so many AC outlets. I'm waiting for the smallest sizing to upgrade as my AC200Max is currently having charging issues
@ I did after the comment. Just wanted to see if you or anyone else would be able to answer the question. Lots of power stations with 10amp car connectors in the market that don’t work.
if it had expandable option like the AC200L, i would sell mine and buy this. Mine has two uses. Home during Typhoons power outages and overland camping unfortunately AC200 elite is one use.
I wish it would have kept the 12 volt 30 amp plug for the new unit. I have 3 AC180s . I was using 2 in my over landing rig. I have switched over to a person EP3600. It has over 3000 watt hours and 3600 watt inverter at just slightly larger than a ac180. The pectron also has a 30 amp 12 volt output.for a diesel heater.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures 53lbs vs. 79 lbs. Both the AC180 and the Pecron fit behind the driver seat on the floor with the seat all the way back on my Power Wagon. It is not massive'. I love Bluetti products but for me the Pecron fits my Overlanding better at this time.
I Velcro’d a 30,000 mA wireless phone charger Powerbank to the top of my AC2A for 1 more usb-c and 2 more usb-a PLUS phone charging. I bet it’d work just fine on that big boy.
Literally Matt you have solved one of the biggest mysteries of the century. My Rubicon won’t charge any of my Jackery’s and it was just that Pure Sine thing . I just ordered a pure sine inverter to tryout. Thanks
New BLUETTI elite 2 is a great battery pack for the weekend Warriors, which consist of Friday evening through Sunday around noon and back home. I have an Engel MT-45 , CPAP machine , iPad ,iPhone , lights and use an induction cooker to cook meals that last no more than 5 to 6 minutes at a time for total of maybe about 6 meals and it works just fine. Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to more gear that’s designed for the weekend warrior.
How much of the battery charge was left on this when you got home
Thanks for the diesel heater testing.
A cool power station for sure from Bluetti. Its definitely geared toward a camper/overlander. Thanks for showing it'll run a diesel heater as almost nobody else does. I seen another review of this unit that shows it does not automatically wake up in the morning with a solar panel plugged into it. I still think a better bang for buck is the Pecron E1500LFP. Cheaper, lighter, expandable and has a wireless phone charger on top. Its cigarette plug runs a diesel heater too. Has a 30A xt60 port to good for an RV.
Thankyou for your time and effort spent in testing and reviewing this "powerful little box."
At some point, you'd think teardrop and travel trailer manufacturers have to start putting a second(alternate) shore power hookup/plug "Inside" the camper for this type of power station. For the price of some of these power stations, I wouldn't want them outdoors for extended periods of time. Just my thoughts. Thanks again
I’ve been sitting here debating on whether or not to get a power station like this. The Ecoflow Delta 2 Max was the one I was most interested in…until now.
Also, your channel costs me a lot of money 😂.
Amazon has it on black Friday sale for 1250$ you get the ac200 v2 and a 200w solar panel…. I just added this to my ac180….
Matt - finally a video that addresses the diesel heater dilemma about start up power surges. Can't believe these manufacturers don't recognize this need in the overland/camping community. Could you please explain the Bluetti Charger 1? Would bundling the 350 solar panels be worth the cost? Best regards, TM
thanks! For the charging, it depends on if you're traveling each day or staying at camp for a few days. If traveling, then the charger 1 is the better option. If staying at camp, then solar.
I was looking at purchasing a AC180, was actually renting one from Bluetti for a couple months just to make sure it would work for me. While I waited for them to put the AC180P on sale. Then randomly I saw an ad for the AmpAura Purea 1.5 kWh power station on sale for $469 and jumped on it. 1536Wh, 3600W peak power, 600W solar/car charging capability. For that price I figured why not, and am looking forward to using it on my next trip.
Hey Matt, so you said it wont charge from the gladiator inverter, did you try? Does the 200L charge from the gladiator inverter? Will it charge of a honda 2000 generator? Asking cause im on the fence now as to what one to get. I wanted to be able to charge it on the gladiator inverter while im driving and at my camp if its low wanted to be able to start the truck and charge. Pretty much going to be used for my fridge and starlink.
As someone who is in the market for a power station, this is a home run! I would use it as a long-term power supply for my SetPower fridge while camping/Overlanding and as a backup emergency power supply. Bluetti has the AC180 on sale for $499 and will include a 200v solar panel for $779(ish). Hopefully, the price will be realistic. Thank you for a thorough review!
I just received my Elite 200 V2.
Pretty darn small. It replaced the Ecoflow Delta 2 from my truck. It fits😅
Turbo mode requires agreement and 8 digit code.
It's 88888888
As a technical background, how Bluetti was able to fit everything into such a compact frame. There's a good and bad. They removed all the hardwire and replaced it with the heavy circuit board.
This will take a lot of weight off and the real estate.
The bad is with all circuit boards. They're prone to malfunction easily.
But, with 5 years warranty. I'll take it. 😅
It doesn't automatically kick on and begin charging when the Sun comes up. You have to unplug and plug the solar charging connector in each day. You can not set and forget this model. Credit: ReeWray Outdoors. He performs the test.
FANTASTIC product, fantastic video!!!
Very interesting product this will be on my Christmas list
Great review Matt... Interested in this one!!
do you have this on ac or dc when running a dometic cooler
Which port do you use to power a van fridge and permanent spot lights for the van. How would you wire this configuration?
Hi Matt, very nice video. Awesome product. Thank you for sharing. 🚙
So is it only the new one that can’t be charged from the Gladiator bed inverter or is it all the Bluetti? 🤔
That’s common with almost all newer power stations that don’t have the external power bricks. It not unique to Bluetti.
@ this is what they said. Hope this helps.
“You can try using the 400W AC outlet in the back of your Jeep Gladiator Rubicon to charge the Elite 200 V2. When charging, we recommend selecting the Silent Charging mode and enabling the Grid Adaptive Mode for optimal performance.”
Greetings, Another channel showed that it doesn't start charging automatically but his was at 0 percent.
Maybe it will turn back on from early morning solar if it has some power.
With juice like that, do you even need a diesel heater? Just run a little electric heater, depending on the space you need to heat. This is the first power station that got me excited about electric camping. Purchased, along with a Charger 1.
Exactly my reason for such a beast. I chose the My Heat 200watt and a $20 amazon thermostat to keep my minivan warn. Should run full time for 10 hours. And with thermostat, I'm thinking 50%, so maybe 20 hours run time? Also Getting the Bestek 1000watt Pure Sine inverter to charge it on the go.
Ever since I bought a Bluetti I’ve experienced nothing but nightmares. Wonder if it will all of the sudden work and keep my fridge cold or decide nope not today. Customer service blames me - user error. For long term power outages nothing beats a gas generator. Ecoflow sells a gas and propane generator you can use to supplement a gas only generator. And of course you can use solar panels to recharge the unit. I can’t attest to how long my Bluetti will last because it doesn’t work consistently. I wonder when Temu will start selling the Bluetti because that is a fitting place for it.
@ozarkoverlandadventures I need your help. I want to use my first solar generator primarily for camping but also in case of power outages. The main thing is that id like to be able to power a portable air conditioner or heater when its super hot or cold. I attempted camping in 100 degree heat this summer. Whew. Im trying to decide between the Pecro. 3600 lfp, pecron 2400 lfp, bluetti 200 v2, or pecron 1500lfp. Im a little concerned about weight but pecron has a trolley for the 3600. Im completely new to solar. What should i do? Just tell me please. Im so tired of looking at videos. Im stressed. Lol. --tent camping
I chose the 200 V2. not too heavy, very efficient and smaller. It's portable and for home use I can just buy a couple 100ah 12V Lipo4 batteries and a $40 amazon battery charger. That would double the battery capacity by connecting through the solar input on the V2 to recharge. For another $450. V2 is $1099. Also gonna grab a Hcalory Toolbox2 ($200) Diesel heater for heating large tent/home in a power outage.
I still complain about no 12v30amp dc output - the small sizing is perfect for a short wheel base van conversion and 12v10amp is just too limited even with the new tech. I run a fridge, lights, water pump, 12v boot heaters in winter off my AC200Max. I only ever use 1 AC outlet as phones and laptops charge via the USB outlets. I really don't know why they keep adding so many AC outlets. I'm waiting for the smallest sizing to upgrade as my AC200Max is currently having charging issues
Does it have wireless charging on top like the AC180 and AC200 Max?
@@ii1825 apparently not 😐
Bluetti has done away with the wireless charging on all their newer power stations.
So how are you supposed to run a fridge and diesel heater at the same time?
All fridges and both diesel heaters in this video can also run off AC.
They have this up on their website now. 👍🏻
what would you ballpark guess the price point to be? definitely like the size , should fit under my metal hard roll back bed cover...
It's already available. I just ordered one for $1100.
@@bloodycrepe thanks man...
Will any of these power a diesel heater without an AC to DC converter?
Did you not watch the video?
@ I did after the comment. Just wanted to see if you or anyone else would be able to answer the question. Lots of power stations with 10amp car connectors in the market that don’t work.
@ that’s why this one is different.
Goal zero 1000x can go up to 15 amps from the 12v port. 1500x is 13 amps from dc. Thought this info might be helpful.
@ thank you
Another reviewer I just watched showed it doesn't "turn on" when solar power is detected.
Listed on Amazon as $1999. But with a $900 coupon it is only $1100.
I bought the AC-180 and had to return it because it has NO Wi-Fi connectivity, only bluetooth , same thing with the AC-70 what a shame.
Per 9to5mac Bluetti is offering that at $1099.00 until 12/2/24. That’s a steal of a price💯
I just saw that in an email. That's awesome!!
if it had expandable option like the AC200L, i would sell mine and buy this. Mine has two uses. Home during Typhoons power outages and overland camping unfortunately AC200 elite is one use.
It's much cheaper to expand the capacity yourself than using official expansion packs.
I wish it would have kept the 12 volt 30 amp plug for the new unit. I have 3 AC180s . I was using 2 in my over landing rig. I have switched over to a person EP3600. It has over 3000 watt hours and 3600 watt inverter at just slightly larger than a ac180. The pectron also has a 30 amp 12 volt output.for a diesel heater.
That Pecron is massive and over twice the weight.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures 53lbs vs. 79 lbs. Both the AC180 and the Pecron fit behind the driver seat on the floor with the seat all the way back on my Power Wagon. It is not massive'. I love Bluetti products but for me the Pecron fits my Overlanding better at this time.
I Velcro’d a 30,000 mA wireless phone charger Powerbank to the top of my AC2A for 1 more usb-c and 2 more usb-a PLUS phone charging.
I bet it’d work just fine on that big boy.
Got AC180, but I just purchased and waiting for AC70.
ught the AC-180 and had to return it because it has NO Wi-Fi connectivity, only bluetooth , same thing with the AC-70 what a shame.
I think only home backup system has WiFi, portable power station only have Bluetooth connection.
Cool stuff. Still no high amp 12v output from Bluetti 🥺
I explained that in the video.
Bought the AC200L And Then the next day the elite v2 came out. The elite is the size that would fit in my suv. I think I’ll return the AC200L
I bought the AC-180 and had to return it because it has NO Wi-Fi connectivity, only bluetooth a shame.
You are a doppelganger for "J Bravo" on UA-cam :) . I have the AC180 and looking closely at this one. $1599 CDN
his hair is much taller than mine. LOL
I just got an email from bluetti $1099.00