Matt, one more tip. The bluettie AC200 max is not light and not small, so for many overlanding situations, may be more weight and or bulk to being loading with everything else. However if you do not need the 30amp plug on a particular trip you can take the B230 expansion battery a little lighter and a whole lot less space taken up. The expansion battery can be charged by it self, it does not need the AC200max because it has an mppt solar charge controller built in. So you have all your outputs but AC and or 30amp plug. But if you need AC you can use a DC to AC inverter. Or you could buy the 300 (3000 watt hour) expansion battery which works with AC200Max as well. And it too can be used as a stand alone.
Thank you for sharing your insights, Matt! I agree that the Bluetti AC200Max may not be the most lightweight option for overlanding. For those looking for a more compact and portable power solution, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. With its massive capacity, fast recharging capabilities, and comprehensive protections, it's a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Keep exploring and enjoying your outdoor adventures!
That's cool! The power stations just keep getting better and better. After your reviews I purchsed the Jackery 1000, it arrived yesterday. Testing it tonight on the electric blanket. I still want the diesel heater, but 1 thing at a time.
JUST SHARING... Bought 2 AC300 from BLUETTI for split phase home back up generator end of Nov 2022.One generator fails Jan 27 2023 and unable to use since.Cant get HELPPPPP from BLUETTI AFTER SALES COSTUMER SERVICE.$10000 investment sitting idle.RV community this one might get you stranded.BUYERS BEWARE
Had #2 of 5 storms roll through the San Francisco Bay area yesterday. Didn't have power for a day and a half. Just bought this online at Home Depot for a great price! Going to be using it for overlanding as well when I pickup my 23 F150 Tremor V8 in few weeks. Great video! 👍
Thanks for sharing this video. We have a uev490 and being “new” digital nomads was searching for a power station that will power our starlink & laptops and as we plan to be off grid for extended periods in outback Australia. Now also subscribing 😆
I'm looking at portable power stations, mainly for camping, but also for emergency preparedness. I was looking at Ecoflow and the smaller units, but I'm really liking this unit! Ohhhh decisions! And $$$$ 🤣
Great review! Looks like an awesome product and. strong contender for home backup power (as well as power for my teardrop!). BTW, enjoyed seeing you and @trailrecon hanging out together. Good stuff. Just got my Escapod, getting her equipped, and then I'm getting her out of the driveway! Will be scouring your Ouachita National Forest vids for good spots. Best - Rhino
Purchased the generator today. Will be adding solar then deciding on expanding the power . Building a system that helps me have peace of mind in power outage ( im in Texas )
I have the same power bank. Have you tried powering up the RV AC? Do you have a soft start? Have not attempted this yet. Otherwise yes, powers everything nicely.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures oh? It is? That’s good news! I’ve watched bunch of reviews of this unit and several say it’s a 20 amp plug. I ordered one and it should arrive today.
Thanks for this review. I have been debating whether to get this one because of the add on ability. I am thinking of using this instead of a electronic system like red arc.
Bluetti solar panels are high quality, achieving a very respectable efficiency. But! they are not good in any kind of inclement weather. So for example, if you wanted to leave them out over night and plugged in to your AC200Max so as soon as the sun comes up (even faint in cloudy conditions) they wake up your AC200max (turn it on) and start charging. But you do not want them to get wet. And sprinkles can happen over night or heavy dew. Or if there might be rain, you need to be around because you must take them in if it starts raining. That is a hassle. Therefore, for overlanding/off roading I recommend looking for another brand of portable solar panel or permeant panels for roof top. Zamp owned by (Dometic) makes extremely high quality portable and fixed solar panels. Similar in price on the high side. But super good and 25 year warranty. Of course there is other brands of solar panels worth considering at all kinds of price points. Btw Max, you didn't mention the AC200max app on your phone that allows you to turn on and off the AC and DC power as well as check your out put and input. And it is capable of pass through charging, meaning you can be running electronics and charging it simultaneously.
Do you store in staked in your trailer while going down the road? I usually put mine in my truck but would be much nicer to leave it in my enclosed trailer staked on top of the b230 battery where I usually keep it when parked. Tied to the wall with 2 straps. Just not sure if it would negatively impact the electronics?
Were you able to make a duration power test on battery only for the AC200MAX with a power of approx 200W for example (should be 10 hour discharge of the unit)? How many hours did you get before reaching the end at approx 15% for example ? One month after purchase of my AC200MAX, I get only 5 hours at 200W (from 100% full to the stop at 15%). This means my battery has 1000Wh ready available plus reserve of 300Wh ?? 1300 instead of 2048 ?? One month after purchase I am down at approx 2/3 of my battery capacity or ??
I just received my new Bluetti AC 200 , It had 65 % batter capacity out of the box.When I plugged it in to 115 v wall power it charged to 100 % in less than an hour. However I did smell a burning plastic kind of smell while it was charging. Is this normal ?
When you connected it to your RV did it also charge your 2 house batteries? or did you disconnect the 2 batteries so that it doesn't drain the Bluetti? Look forward to your reply... Thanks !
Recently purchased the 200 Max and decided to charge to 100 % using the power brick. After a short period of time I started to smell an odor and experience lightheadedness. Today , I am charging the 230 expansion and am smelling the odor and lightheadedness again. Any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks for any input and enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work!
Great Vedio 👍. A quick question with charging in the car. Does it have an inbuilt dctodc? Can i plug the anderson from the car battery directly to it? Because charging with the cigi socket will take ages to charge. How are you charging it? Thanks in advance!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I'm currently building a DC to DC charging system for my Bluetti AC200 MAX using the Renogy 40 AMP DC to DC charger running from the truck's alternator (I have a 200amp alternator). From the charger to a Renogy 200amp hour LiFPo battery. The battery provides power to a Renogy 2000W pure sine wave inverter which (finally) is available to charge the AC200 MAX with the power brick. This will allow me to charge my MAX while driving or idling the truck without solar restrictions. I will also have redundancy and extra power available from the inverter. There are several YT videos on how to do this. One note to add: The MAX has pass-through charging- you can charge and use the inverter and DC at the same time.
GREAT video. QUESTION: you said there was a storm rolling in and you were able to turn off the star link from the Bluetti without having to get up and go outside. I was wondering how the Bluetti would do in the rain. But you didn’t say. 😏😊. So was it exposed to all the elements of morning dew, rain, wind and dust? If not, what kind of setup did you have it in? Also, what do you do to protect your power station and solar panels from being stolen when you are not at your site? I look forward to hearing from you.
It was protected from the rain under my trailer awning. They aren't waterproof. I've never had an issue with people stealing my stuff. I don't camp in popular campgrounds. I stay in remote locations where there aren't a lot of people.
Vluetti is 100x better than Ecoflow. I recently cancelled my 2 orders of Ecoflow Delta 2. They are refusing to refund me. I've never received the products since they have recalled the shipment. They took away my $2,600 . Customer service are not responding at all. Please avoid Ecoflow products!
So what do you do with the unit when batteries are worn out and can not take a charge? More pollution? How did the Native Americans ever survive without this crap?
Matt, one more tip. The bluettie AC200 max is not light and not small, so for many overlanding situations, may be more weight and or bulk to being loading with everything else.
However if you do not need the 30amp plug on a particular trip you can take the B230 expansion battery a little lighter and a whole lot less space taken up. The expansion battery can be charged by it self, it does not need the AC200max because it has an mppt solar charge controller built in. So you have all your outputs but AC and or 30amp plug. But if you need AC you can use a DC to AC inverter.
Or you could buy the 300 (3000 watt hour) expansion battery which works with AC200Max as well. And it too can be used as a stand alone.
I talk about how heavy it is in the video. Did you watch the video?
Thank you for sharing your insights, Matt! I agree that the Bluetti AC200Max may not be the most lightweight option for overlanding. For those looking for a more compact and portable power solution, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. With its massive capacity, fast recharging capabilities, and comprehensive protections, it's a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts like us. Keep exploring and enjoying your outdoor adventures!
That's cool! The power stations just keep getting better and better. After your reviews I purchsed the Jackery 1000, it arrived yesterday. Testing it tonight on the electric blanket. I still want the diesel heater, but 1 thing at a time.
Heard at Rendezvous, "Can I use my hairdryer?" "Yes." "On high?" "Yes, on whatever speed you want." 😂
JUST SHARING... Bought 2 AC300 from BLUETTI for split phase home back up generator end of Nov 2022.One generator fails Jan 27 2023 and unable to use since.Cant get HELPPPPP from BLUETTI AFTER SALES COSTUMER SERVICE.$10000 investment sitting idle.RV community this one might get you stranded.BUYERS BEWARE
Just bought one to power my Opus OP4. It missed delivery for Rendezvous by one day. Loving it at home though!!
Had #2 of 5 storms roll through the San Francisco Bay area yesterday. Didn't have power for a day and a half. Just bought this online at Home Depot for a great price! Going to be using it for overlanding as well when I pickup my 23 F150 Tremor V8 in few weeks. Great video! 👍
Thanks for sharing this video. We have a uev490 and being “new” digital nomads was searching for a power station that will power our starlink & laptops and as we plan to be off grid for extended periods in outback Australia. Now also subscribing 😆
I live off grid most of the time on BLM so this would be great upgrade from my little 720 and 320 power stations
I'm looking at portable power stations, mainly for camping, but also for emergency preparedness. I was looking at Ecoflow and the smaller units, but I'm really liking this unit! Ohhhh decisions! And $$$$ 🤣
Ha. Was just looking at this to power our 490.
Great solution
Great review! Looks like an awesome product and. strong contender for home backup power (as well as power for my teardrop!). BTW, enjoyed seeing you and @trailrecon hanging out together. Good stuff. Just got my Escapod, getting her equipped, and then I'm getting her out of the driveway! Will be scouring your Ouachita National Forest vids for good spots. Best - Rhino
Looking for the grab handles in your gladiator. They look like they bolt / screw to the sports bar.
They do. They are buy Suparee.
Hi Matt, I hope all is well with you and OOA fam 😊. Love the video. Thank you for the content on the Bluetti.👊🏽
Purchased the generator today. Will be adding solar then deciding on expanding the power . Building a system that helps me have peace of mind in power outage ( im in Texas )
GOODLUCK....GREAT REVIEW>....HOW bout AFTER SALES COSTUMER SERVICE.
The AC200MAX is even better than you said! 2200 watt inverter vs the 2000 of the AC200P....
You can also add a DC charging enhancer onto each expansion battery as well. So the maximum solar on a unit with two batteries is 2400 watts!
I have the same power bank. Have you tried powering up the RV AC? Do you have a soft start? Have not attempted this yet. Otherwise yes, powers everything nicely.
That is a nice power station, great video. Thanks for making it.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks
Welcome
The RV plug-in on this AC200MAX is actually 20 amps.
If I could post a screen shot in the comments I would to show you you’re wrong. It’s 30 amps.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures oh? It is? That’s good news! I’ve watched bunch of reviews of this unit and several say it’s a 20 amp plug. I ordered one and it should arrive today.
so how long does the battery last running the trailer.
Thanks for this review. I have been debating whether to get this one because of the add on ability. I am thinking of using this instead of a electronic system like red arc.
Nicely done
First! And i need a power station 😂
Bluetti solar panels are high quality, achieving a very respectable efficiency. But! they are not good in any kind of inclement weather. So for example, if you wanted to leave them out over night and plugged in to your AC200Max so as soon as the sun comes up (even faint in cloudy conditions) they wake up your AC200max (turn it on) and start charging. But you do not want them to get wet. And sprinkles can happen over night or heavy dew. Or if there might be rain, you need to be around because you must take them in if it starts raining. That is a hassle.
Therefore, for overlanding/off roading I recommend looking for another brand of portable solar panel or permeant panels for roof top. Zamp owned by (Dometic) makes extremely high quality portable and fixed solar panels. Similar in price on the high side. But super good and 25 year warranty. Of course there is other brands of solar panels worth considering at all kinds of price points.
Btw Max, you didn't mention the AC200max app on your phone that allows you to turn on and off the AC and DC power as well as check your out put and input. And it is capable of pass through charging, meaning you can be running electronics and charging it simultaneously.
I talked about the app in the video. Even showed it on the screen.
Hi love your videos. Question do you know how one can plug the ac200max into a electric charge station? I have access to some at work.
Ecoflow has the same plug and you can grow to a lot more powerful system than this one.
Doesn't Ecoflow have a much lower life cycle?
Yes
Does this have ups function?
It does not.
Do you store in staked in your trailer while going down the road? I usually put mine in my truck but would be much nicer to leave it in my enclosed trailer staked on top of the b230 battery where I usually keep it when parked. Tied to the wall with 2 straps. Just not sure if it would negatively impact the electronics?
I keep it in the trailer. Haven't had an issue with it.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thanks for the reply.
Were you able to make a duration power test on battery only for the AC200MAX with a power of approx 200W for example (should be 10 hour discharge of the unit)? How many hours did you get before reaching the end at approx 15% for example ? One month after purchase of my AC200MAX, I get only 5 hours at 200W (from 100% full to the stop at 15%). This means my battery has 1000Wh ready available plus reserve of 300Wh ?? 1300 instead of 2048 ?? One month after purchase I am down at approx 2/3 of my battery capacity or ??
Sounds like something is off. Have you contacted Bluetti support?
I just received my new Bluetti AC 200 , It had 65 % batter capacity out of the box.When I plugged it in to 115 v wall power it charged to 100 % in less than an hour. However I did smell a burning plastic kind of smell while it was charging. Is this normal ?
I didn't have that smell with mine.
When you connected it to your RV did it also charge your 2 house batteries? or did you disconnect the 2 batteries so that it doesn't drain the Bluetti? Look forward to your reply... Thanks !
It charges the house batteries. That’s what a I want it to do.
Recently purchased the 200 Max and decided to charge to 100 % using the power brick. After a short period of time I started to smell an odor and experience lightheadedness. Today , I am charging the 230 expansion and am smelling the odor and lightheadedness again. Any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks for any input and enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work!
Oh wow. No clue what that could be.
Did you try calling their customer service? I’d be interested in learning what they had to say.
Did you find out what that was?
Great Vedio 👍. A quick question with charging in the car. Does it have an inbuilt dctodc? Can i plug the anderson from the car battery directly to it? Because charging with the cigi socket will take ages to charge. How are you charging it? Thanks in advance!
It does not have DCtoDC. No power station does. That would be awesome.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I'm currently building a DC to DC charging system for my Bluetti AC200 MAX using the Renogy 40 AMP DC to DC charger running from the truck's alternator (I have a 200amp alternator). From the charger to a Renogy 200amp hour LiFPo battery. The battery provides power to a Renogy 2000W pure sine wave inverter which (finally) is available to charge the AC200 MAX with the power brick. This will allow me to charge my MAX while driving or idling the truck without solar restrictions. I will also have redundancy and extra power available from the inverter. There are several YT videos on how to do this. One note to add: The MAX has pass-through charging- you can charge and use the inverter and DC at the same time.
You should do a video on this. I’m new to all this and being able to do what you just described would be AWESOME!
Almost Half way through the video heard him show the DC DC socket and he said you can charge it from the cars cig light socket
GREAT video. QUESTION: you said there was a storm rolling in and you were able to turn off the star link from the Bluetti without having to get up and go outside. I was wondering how the Bluetti would do in the rain. But you didn’t say. 😏😊. So was it exposed to all the elements of morning dew, rain, wind and dust? If not, what kind of setup did you have it in? Also, what do you do to protect your power station and solar panels from being stolen when you are not at your site? I look forward to hearing from you.
It was protected from the rain under my trailer awning. They aren't waterproof. I've never had an issue with people stealing my stuff. I don't camp in popular campgrounds. I stay in remote locations where there aren't a lot of people.
its the power brick the noisy fans and the laughably slow charge up time of the bluetti that made me pick the new and better Anker 767 instead
I would just like to be able to afford a small one ..
Vluetti is 100x better than Ecoflow. I recently cancelled my 2 orders of Ecoflow Delta 2. They are refusing to refund me. I've never received the products since they have recalled the shipment. They took away my $2,600 . Customer service are not responding at all. Please avoid Ecoflow products!
That sucks!!
So what do you do with the unit when batteries are worn out and can not take a charge? More pollution? How did the Native Americans ever survive without this crap?
I wonder how the Native Americans survived without social media to gripe about stupid things. 🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️