UPDATE: Looks like everything is working again with the coupon and code. Amazon did it infamous "seller substitute switcheroo" when RAVPower ran out of stock, and was sending folks to a 3rd party that of course didn't honor the coupon or discount code. Buyers please VERIFY you are purchasing from seller "RAVPower" and no other! RAVPOWER on Amazon: amzn.to/2YQm84o use code RAVPB187 for discount!
Great video Tom, I own several RAVPOWER products & all are rock solid. Going to use this one to power my 13 Mac-Book Pro, thanks for the discount code !!!
I absolutely love my RAVpower USB power banks. The QC 2.0 version is 5 years old now, and was the first thing I ever owned with a USB-C port. Because of that port, both the QC 2.0 and 3.0 versions are still relevant with my new USB-C phones. This was a nice first effort, and if there was another USB-C PD port, it might be really good. USB charging for small capacity devices like this should be the standard.
Wow, this really is basic but has more than I would ordinarily need. I started carrying power with me back in 2002 to a cabin built by me and some friends in the woods. You can get that idyllic image out of your head, it was a nice version of a kids fort. We used either candles, a lantern or headlamps for light. I bought a $10 12v dome light with integral button switch from an auto parts shop and installed it over the table we had with a wire running to the floor with some spade lugs on it. This was all planned to work with my existing power source, a 12v 7ah gel cell battery I would charge at home. We would all arrive in the evening where it was still light where we parked but ten minutes into the woods it was darker and the cabin interior would be about black. So by the time we has the wood stove going, cracked a beer and started thinking about dinner we would need headlamps to prepare it. So then, "click" I turned on the light and everyone could see what they were doing. It was amazingly better for everyone. It's funny but as more of an observer at meal times back then, I remember watching 2-3 people prepping dinner in a dark cabin, headlamps like searchlights sweeping a city-scape looking for... survivors of the machine wars or... whatever. But with an overhead incandescent light it was a warm "homey" feeling like a home in the wilderness.
Non-regulated 12 volt outlet, no 12 cigarette plug, no 12 volt charging cable, 2 prong AC plug (what the hell?), no digital display, no thanks. And Jackery does have a 36 month warranty if you register it (they give you an extra 12 months on top of the 24 months it comes with). But what really sells me on the Jackery is Will Prowse’s tear down of the Jackery power station and its superior build quality. But then again I do like the shape of the Ravpower a LOT better. Thank you for the review.
100% what I was going to say. Too many of these do good in tests but have horrible build quality and questionable longevity. I'll take the slower charging and night and day difference in quality (better) components on the jackery. Edit: plus all the other negatives you said. I'd rather have charging cables and adapters and choose if I want to buy a case.
@@brittgayle467 For me it is the most important port. I run my 12 volt refrigerator, computer, fan, TV, lights, etc. off of the 12 cigarette port. I could run them off the AC outlet, but because of the power consumption of the inverter converting DC power into AC power, the battery would not last near as long. I use my power stations in my RV so power conservation is everything.
dude love your name subscribe the instant I heard it I was in a bad mood because one of them that I had in the past not the one you're testing just broke on me and the way you introduced yourself brighten my day and made me less upset over my previous one breaking which was a 500,000 one from Amazon
Bought the Ravpower a few weeks ago mainly to charge my laptop with the 60 watt PD port, it works fine for that. Didn't care about the 12 volt port, I have two Jackerys and a Bluetti AC100 for that. For me it's easier to charge the Ravpower from the Bluetti's 45 watt usb port than setting up a solar panel. I also have the Beaudens 166 watt generator that takes the same 5.5mm cables as the Ravpower, it came with a good assortment of cables that all fit the Ravpower.
Little Box ? Comes in a cooler bag with ice ! How can that be ? Easy, you put ice in the bag and bingo bango a cooler ! Now back to our regular programming......the name of this product is really RAV ! HOBOTECH bangs out another great investigative Video ! Just asking, are sine waves related to a tropical waves ? Thanks for keeping us informed !
not a bad bank for the price. but there not being 3 ports on the outlet is a killer for me. if i want to use a tool or something i KNOW is less than the wattage rating in a remote location without having to rely on an adapter... it would be a solid sale if it had that.
I have a 22,000 mAh 3usbA 5v 2.4A power bank from Ravpower I bought back in 2017 for hurricane Maria and it's still going strong. They make quality products at the competitive prices and then they also add in a high quality carry bag XD
Is that the one with the little 80w inverter? Got one of those in Japan cheap, with a handy carrying box. I got another one from the shop's own brand, which didn't have a case (and cost more!), but it's a "pro" model. I don't see what's "pro" about it other than the fan's more responsive and the battery indicators when charging it are complete fiction.
Since the usb C is an input charger, I use a USB A to usb C cable and then put one end in the A and one in the C and it charges itself for unlimited power!
Woo glad I found your video! Thanks for the coupon code! I'm looking to do more timelapse photography and power is a real concern when it comes to wanting to do something all day and night. This solves that! (yeah first world problems right?)
Kind of looks like Jackery might need to step up their game alittle. LOL To stay on top!! New players are getting into the game.. hay Hobo what’s that camera tripod doing in the back ground? Guess you’ve got to cover your back LOL. great job sir keep um coming🎩
I bought one of these in January of 2021 and it stopped working, just blinking lights, but ravpower says they’ll send me a new one so thats good at least. :)
For roughly the same amount on Amazon you can score the Rockpals 300w, which will get you a grounded ac plug, an extra 30 watt hours, faster solar charging than the Jackery, and from having one in my own van I can tell you for a fact that she can take a beating. Will Prowse talked me into getting one and I couldn't be happier.
Questionable support according to amazon reviews (failures with claims of no response/support). There also appeared to be some no-name power stations with the same package/design, so I would suspect lower quality. Will removed it from his recommended list because of the apparent lack of support I believe.
Thanks for the review! For all of these solar generators I'd appreciate a real world solar panel test where you see what happens with intermittent shade and such. For example, does it continue charging in the morning without you having to manually reconnect.
Do you know if there is a DC to DC adaptor where the ends fit the DC input port and output port? I recently bought a car fridge and since the rav power doesn't have a cigarette lighter port, I had to plug in to the AC output and you're right if I don't immediately press on the fridge control panel, there wasn't enough power to keep the AC output on. I'm trying to see if there is an adapter that I can plug to the DC output of the rav power and into the DC input of the fridge. Thanks!
Tom your cheating on jackery? Lol you have enough batteries now you can start selling electricity back to the grid hehe not really but your set for all your electric needs good vid as always thanks for the entertainment and knowledge on this product!!!!
I think this is the same as the iDeaPLAY BP300 except that the iDeaPLAY has a screen that shows the battery charge status in percentage. Fry's Electronics usually runs it on sale for $160.
When you review these products, could you tell us how to replace the battery and what battery to use, when the battery dies. That makes the investors great long last buy.
Has anyone had issues with the ac plug? They have sent me two of the home plugs and I get a high pitch noise. The only way I’ve been able to charge it is the PD port.
I’m considering buying a JACKERY SOLARSAGA 100 to charge my Ravpower. Do you have a link through your website to an appropriate adapter to connect the 8 mm cord from the Jackery to the 5.5 mm DC input on the Ravpower? Thank you very much for your help!
So you tested the USBPD output but never said the results? I'm curious, I would assume the PD port is regulated, so you could use a PD Trigger to trigger 5v, 9v, 12v 15v, or 20v to a barrel port which would create a regulated output I would think.
@@HOBOTECH That is exactly my point. An appliance that needs a ground can't get one so it is being used without the proper protection it is designed for.
Floating Ground, if I remember correctly, that's how it it's called. Most power stations only have a hole for the ground prong to go in, doesn't actually provide a path to ground.
Hey Professor, I recently (Feb. 2021) bought this unit from woot ($170 shipped!) after I looked it up on your channel, so thank you! I did have a quick question about running a CPAP on it (which is kind of why I bought it). You said since the 12v is unregulated that you shouldn't do it. Does that mean I should just plug into the inverter, or not do it at all? Thanks again for all the valuable info.
I think having the strobe flashlight on the same switch as a regular flashlight is so stupid. Can they use two switches on one light? Or else have two lights?
Watching your videos I was sorry you had a bad experience entering Washington State from Idaho. You were right $15 min. wage screws everyone. But add to your travels Highway 410 Chinook Pass in central Washington. The whole area is the best you'll ever see. Areas there known as Little Naches will make your visit worthwhile.
No way. You need something with 1000w inverter to handle that. Check out my Bluetti and Jackery 1000 videos, or just watch my latest video for the AC200. That's the best deal right now.
Its funny how Chinese made products are put into so many competitors. Take a look at the ideaplay BP300 that I recently bought on a one day sale at Fry's for $155. Its the same as this Ravpower with the same carrying case however the ideaplay has a full LCD screen and comes with all the cables you mentioned. My only complaint so far is the lack of a 12 volt cigarette socket that the jackery has. I just create my own cable. Unfortunatley the sale is over at the time of this message but keep checking
Technically, there is no ground on a portable power box, so there cannot be grounded outlets. Ravpower did the right thing. If you need a grounded outlet, you need to use an adapter with a ground rod pounded in, or some other adapter. That's the only safe way to do it.
Inverters on solar generators typically have fake grounds. Meaning, they have an open hole for the ground prong to go into. It's not any more or less safe as these are plastic boxes that can't be grounded anyway. By excluding this feature they screwed up. Likely a cost cutting measure.
@@HOBOTECH A fake ground is a liabilty landmine. "Your honor, my client used a grounded device, how was he to know it was a deceptive non-functional ground?" Which is why OSHA and others talk about how to properly ground generators that often just tie the ground to neutral. A ground is still required, for safety. It isn't there for cosmetics. Many tools with plastic housings just use 2-prong plugs because they are intrinsically safe. Others really need a ground. Million dollar sucker lawsuit, I think RAVpower is being smart, and honest, to make sure that can't happen.
Always baffled by the seemingly wasted space of the giant plastic handle on jackery products. Is it just empty space inside the handle or did they put some of the electronics in there? It’s nice to have a giant handle that doesn’t fold when you’re dealing with a really heavy power station but for something the size of a lunchbox every inch counts.
I'm new at all of this .. I'm in Florida .. Hurricanes or some other power interruption is possible .. I need something to keep the refrigerator going for a few days... Ideas??
MAXOAK AC10 is what you need. It's listed on the Hobotech amazon website as 99watt TSA approved power bank. I think there is one in the backround of this video at 11:36.
@@HOBOTECH Would I need a Anderson to 8mm adapter to connect the Suaoki panel to the RavPower Power Station? (www.amazon.com/INSTABOOST-Connector-Perfectly-Compatible-Assembleable/dp/B07DK9N2S8#customerReviews)
Not sure how else to contact you hence the comment on this vid. I would love to see a review on the Beaudens 380wh unit, % display, all the USB ports Inc PD, all leads provided, true sign inverter, Lion Phosphate so 2000 charge cycles & although not regulated seems to maintain 12v pretty much until flat.
@@HOBOTECH Thanks for your response, that's a worry regarding the product recall though as I have actually managed to buy the 380 over hear in the UK off Amazon. Seems to be working alright at the moment, do you happen to know what the problems were that led to recall?
Awesome review. I am still trying to find a cable that is cigarette lighter plug on one end and the (It looks like) 5mm plug on the other end to run my CPAP from the DC port on the E-500.
Make one. Just buy any cigarette lighter plug that has a long cord and cut the end off. Then buy any cellphone charger that has the tip you need and cut the end off and connect it to the cigarette lighter cord wires. Positive to positive and negative to negative.. almost anyone can do it for you if you can't do it.
@@HOBOTECH I went back through everything and do not see it. What I can do is buy the large plug, then buy the Onite 28 piece adaptors and make my own out of those 2 parts. Then I can multiple options for it. I will get to your amazon and order them up
@@HOBOTECH That is fair, but it seems strange to use a word that means something different. I don't think I would get used to that. But thanks for the video, very informative.
None of these inverters have a true ground. It's just a relief (pocket) for the ground pin to go. There is no electrical connection. If there is room behind and adjacent to the existing receptacles, one should be able to drill a hole where the ground pin would go.
@@HOBOTECH also I just bought this to power my labtop and phones and other misc. Devices and I can easily take it with me in my semi- trk and charge it all day for "Free! " Free is GOOD 👍
@@HOBOTECH I'll be the first to admit it is cool, until the 8th or 9th time you hear it. That comes from binge watching and that's not your fault. Like your girlfriend's cute little laugh, until one day you find yourself with your hands around her throat. :-( Let's blame it on C-19 and isolation. I apologize. You're videos are VERY GOOD.
UPDATE: Looks like everything is working again with the coupon and code. Amazon did it infamous "seller substitute switcheroo" when RAVPower ran out of stock, and was sending folks to a 3rd party that of course didn't honor the coupon or discount code. Buyers please VERIFY you are purchasing from seller "RAVPower" and no other!
RAVPOWER on Amazon: amzn.to/2YQm84o use code RAVPB187 for discount!
Thanks for saving me $50! I would never have known about this unit without your channel.
On sale for 200 bucks ! THis the best for 250-ish $ ?
WTF do you know about "Idiot lights from the 80s"... you're what 25-30 ??
Is that code still good?
@@hammarashi Was 70% for 1 day,over now but 30% perhaps
I'm super excited about this. I just got it directly from Rav Power for $158 on the black Friday sale! :-)
I bought our 2nd one on that sale . One for my wife / supervisor & one for me ..
Great video Tom, I own several RAVPOWER products & all are rock solid. Going to use this one to power my 13 Mac-Book Pro, thanks for the discount code !!!
I absolutely love my RAVpower USB power banks. The QC 2.0 version is 5 years old now, and was the first thing I ever owned with a USB-C port. Because of that port, both the QC 2.0 and 3.0 versions are still relevant with my new USB-C phones. This was a nice first effort, and if there was another USB-C PD port, it might be really good. USB charging for small capacity devices like this should be the standard.
Wow, this really is basic but has more than I would ordinarily need. I started carrying power with me back in 2002 to a cabin built by me and some friends in the woods. You can get that idyllic image out of your head, it was a nice version of a kids fort. We used either candles, a lantern or headlamps for light. I bought a $10 12v dome light with integral button switch from an auto parts shop and installed it over the table we had with a wire running to the floor with some spade lugs on it. This was all planned to work with my existing power source, a 12v 7ah gel cell battery I would charge at home. We would all arrive in the evening where it was still light where we parked but ten minutes into the woods it was darker and the cabin interior would be about black. So by the time we has the wood stove going, cracked a beer and started thinking about dinner we would need headlamps to prepare it. So then, "click" I turned on the light and everyone could see what they were doing. It was amazingly better for everyone. It's funny but as more of an observer at meal times back then, I remember watching 2-3 people prepping dinner in a dark cabin, headlamps like searchlights sweeping a city-scape looking for... survivors of the machine wars or... whatever. But with an overhead incandescent light it was a warm "homey" feeling like a home in the wilderness.
Thank you hobotech for making this video. 😎
Non-regulated 12 volt outlet, no 12 cigarette plug, no 12 volt charging cable, 2 prong AC plug (what the hell?), no digital display, no thanks. And Jackery does have a 36 month warranty if you register it (they give you an extra 12 months on top of the 24 months it comes with). But what really sells me on the Jackery is Will Prowse’s tear down of the Jackery power station and its superior build quality. But then again I do like the shape of the Ravpower a LOT better. Thank you for the review.
100% what I was going to say. Too many of these do good in tests but have horrible build quality and questionable longevity. I'll take the slower charging and night and day difference in quality (better) components on the jackery. Edit: plus all the other negatives you said. I'd rather have charging cables and adapters and choose if I want to buy a case.
Is a cigarette port that important?
@@brittgayle467 For me it is the most important port. I run my 12 volt refrigerator, computer, fan, TV, lights, etc. off of the 12 cigarette port. I could run them off the AC outlet, but because of the power consumption of the inverter converting DC power into AC power, the battery would not last near as long. I use my power stations in my RV so power conservation is everything.
@@brittgayle467 Your looking at WOOT right now, aren't you?
@@laronis I bought one the day I posted and another a few weeks ago; Bradsdeals will normally notify me when the woot deal reappears.
Storable is a word! Ha I still love my Jackery, 160, 240 and my new 1000!! Oh Jackery!! Ha
I see 4 lights! Ha
Thanks for the review.i bought 1 last week.and its cool.all true
I was able to apply both the discount code and the amazon coupon for $199. Looking forward to playing with it on Wednesday.
Have you seen the Ideaplay version of this yet? They added a display and include an adapter and car charging cable. Super nice.
I suggest you add a $20 buck boost DC/DC 10 amp converter to get a regulated 13.8v output. Bangood has one. Then this would be a much better unit.
Thank you! I got one in 2020 and feel that I got a great device for the money.
Maybe run off the 110 plug for a compressor fridge if it needs to run only at night??
Thanks for the review HT.
The Star Trek clip is great!!!!
Absolutely brilliant! All types test done great! Thank you for the valuable information you provided
dude love your name subscribe the instant I heard it I was in a bad mood because one of them that I had in the past not the one you're testing just broke on me and the way you introduced yourself brighten my day and made me less upset over my previous one breaking which was a 500,000 one from Amazon
Probably one of the better "solar generators" ive seen. That would be worth the investment
I love it. It is so attractive that it can sit out without adding visual clutter.
Bought the Ravpower a few weeks ago mainly to charge my laptop with the 60 watt PD port, it works fine for that. Didn't care about the 12 volt port, I have two Jackerys and a Bluetti AC100 for that. For me it's easier to charge the Ravpower from the Bluetti's 45 watt usb port than setting up a solar panel. I also have the Beaudens 166 watt generator that takes the same 5.5mm cables as the Ravpower, it came with a good assortment of cables that all fit the Ravpower.
Little Box ? Comes in a cooler bag with ice ! How can that be ? Easy, you put ice in the bag and bingo bango a cooler ! Now back to our regular programming......the name of this product is really RAV ! HOBOTECH bangs out another great investigative Video ! Just asking, are sine waves related to a tropical waves ? Thanks for keeping us informed !
The secret lab is one of the best things of your channel. Keep up the good work!
not a bad bank for the price. but there not being 3 ports on the outlet is a killer for me. if i want to use a tool or something i KNOW is less than the wattage rating in a remote location without having to rely on an adapter... it would be a solid sale if it had that.
Except for the 12v fridge that I have. It's a Unique 6 cu ft. with it's own cut off at 10.4v.
I have a 22,000 mAh 3usbA 5v 2.4A power bank from Ravpower I bought back in 2017 for hurricane Maria and it's still going strong. They make quality products at the competitive prices and then they also add in a high quality carry bag XD
Is that the one with the little 80w inverter? Got one of those in Japan cheap, with a handy carrying box. I got another one from the shop's own brand, which didn't have a case (and cost more!), but it's a "pro" model. I don't see what's "pro" about it other than the fan's more responsive and the battery indicators when charging it are complete fiction.
Since the usb C is an input charger, I use a USB A to usb C cable and then put one end in the A and one in the C and it charges itself for unlimited power!
Woo glad I found your video! Thanks for the coupon code! I'm looking to do more timelapse photography and power is a real concern when it comes to wanting to do something all day and night. This solves that! (yeah first world problems right?)
Kind of looks like Jackery might need to step up their game alittle. LOL To stay on top!! New players are getting into the game.. hay Hobo what’s that camera tripod doing in the back ground? Guess you’ve got to cover your back LOL. great job sir keep um coming🎩
Thanks SW. It's my weather station.
Do a tear down comparison and the jackery will look like a bargain I bet.
"Go get one.:" How many do you have and where do you keep all of those solar generators?
You should check out the beaudens 240 or 330 they also have LIPo4 battery cells
I have them. The larger one was recalled for a serious problem. The 240 doesn't support pass through charging.
I bought one of these in January of 2021 and it stopped working, just blinking lights, but ravpower says they’ll send me a new one so thats good at least. :)
For roughly the same amount on Amazon you can score the Rockpals 300w, which will get you a grounded ac plug, an extra 30 watt hours, faster solar charging than the Jackery, and from having one in my own van I can tell you for a fact that she can take a beating. Will Prowse talked me into getting one and I couldn't be happier.
Questionable support according to amazon reviews (failures with claims of no response/support). There also appeared to be some no-name power stations with the same package/design, so I would suspect lower quality. Will removed it from his recommended list because of the apparent lack of support I believe.
Thanks for the review! For all of these solar generators I'd appreciate a real world solar panel test where you see what happens with intermittent shade and such. For example, does it continue charging in the morning without you having to manually reconnect.
Hi, code isn't working and Amazon didn't have the coupon 😢 thanks the video! You are one of the best in helping all of us out!
I wrote to them to find out why because it worked literally 12 hours ago. Check back later.
Tom the only thing is by the time u buy all the cords & adapters to use it on everything u will have as much as the Jackery
Not everyone will need all that. This is for those that are minimalist.
I bought one, but it keeps turning itself off while I'm trying to charge devices, why is this? Not detecting enough power draw to stay on?
Do you know if there is a DC to DC adaptor where the ends fit the DC input port and output port? I recently bought a car fridge and since the rav power doesn't have a cigarette lighter port, I had to plug in to the AC output and you're right if I don't immediately press on the fridge control panel, there wasn't enough power to keep the AC output on. I'm trying to see if there is an adapter that I can plug to the DC output of the rav power and into the DC input of the fridge. Thanks!
I got two of these. Looking for a 60 Watt USB C solar panel to charge them. Or some solution. Any recommendations?
I see the outlets are slightly recessed; does that cause any issues with larger items (such as power brick) seating firmly?
It hasn't seemed to be an issue but I only tried with one brick.
@@HOBOTECH TY
EXCELLENT review!
Nice review. What is the size of the DC output? It is not the same size as the 5.5mm DC input. The prong is larger for the DC output plug. Thanks
Found answer on Rav site 5.5 x 2.5
Tom your cheating on jackery? Lol you have enough batteries now you can start selling electricity back to the grid hehe not really but your set for all your electric needs good vid as always thanks for the entertainment and knowledge on this product!!!!
I think this is the same as the iDeaPLAY BP300 except that the iDeaPLAY has a screen that shows the battery charge status in percentage. Fry's Electronics usually runs it on sale for $160.
Cute... The 110 volt charge block doesn't have an AC input cord which can be an issue in tight spaces. Have to add an extension cord.
you like this one or the Energizer one?
My question, too.
@@GSPirosaki i bought the energizer one... It's great except the AC Out is limited at 200 watt
Does the AC power stay on when it's getting charged via PD or solar?
Aww the discount code isn't working on Amazon.
I wrote to them to find out why because it worked literally 12 hours ago. Check back later.
@@HOBOTECH Both the 30$ off coupon and your code are now working again on Amazon. Thank you for the video. I grabbed one.
It's working still, about $50 off total with the discounts. Thanks Hobotech, I just bought one through your affiliate link.
When you review these products, could you tell us how to replace the battery and what battery to use, when the battery dies. That makes the investors great long last buy.
The batteries are almost never user replaceable.
Has anyone had issues with the ac plug? They have sent me two of the home plugs and I get a high pitch noise. The only way I’ve been able to charge it is the PD port.
I’m considering buying a JACKERY SOLARSAGA 100 to charge my Ravpower. Do you have a link through your website to an appropriate adapter to connect the 8 mm cord from the Jackery to the 5.5 mm DC input on the Ravpower? Thank you very much for your help!
If some of these had a parallel option that would be great like off you needed more power you could buy a couple Instead of having to buy a bigger one
Ha as I make that comment I see a video from him from 3 days ago that is basically just that but I'd like them all to but you know
Can I run a 12v mini fridge just off of a solar panel?
Versatile Little Thing. Yep, may be just what someone requires.
Are sure Jackery 240 has the three prong receptacle? It just looks like a hole to accommodate the ground wire.
None of them have real grounds because they are plastic boxes.
So you tested the USBPD output but never said the results? I'm curious, I would assume the PD port is regulated, so you could use a PD Trigger to trigger 5v, 9v, 12v 15v, or 20v to a barrel port which would create a regulated output I would think.
Wouldn't you consider providing a place for a ground terminal for a device that requires a ground when there is no actual ground, unsafe?
No. You can't ground a power station. They all have fake grounds.
@@HOBOTECH That is exactly my point. An appliance that needs a ground can't get one so it is being used without the proper protection it is designed for.
Floating Ground, if I remember correctly, that's how it it's called. Most power stations only have a hole for the ground prong to go in, doesn't actually provide a path to ground.
When should we expect your review of the EF R600 Max?
This week.
@@HOBOTECH awesome. I'm getting mine today.
Hey Professor, I recently (Feb. 2021) bought this unit from woot ($170 shipped!) after I looked it up on your channel, so thank you! I did have a quick question about running a CPAP on it (which is kind of why I bought it). You said since the 12v is unregulated that you shouldn't do it. Does that mean I should just plug into the inverter, or not do it at all? Thanks again for all the valuable info.
One more thing. In the product description on woot it said the cells were LG cells in case you were wondering.
I just bought it from woot for $150
I think having the strobe flashlight on the same switch as a regular flashlight is so stupid. Can they use two switches on one light? Or else have two lights?
Flashlight not useless. When my power went off my Chafon battery light lit up my room.
Watching your videos I was sorry you had a bad experience entering Washington State from Idaho. You were right $15 min. wage screws everyone. But add to your travels Highway 410 Chinook Pass in central Washington. The whole area is the best you'll ever see. Areas there known as Little Naches will make your visit worthwhile.
2 out of 3 of my laptops are 3 prongs.
Hello, Great content. Will this Rav 252 power my Chest Freezer ? ( requires 115 Volt, 60Hz 15v amp fused.
No way. You need something with 1000w inverter to handle that. Check out my Bluetti and Jackery 1000 videos, or just watch my latest video for the AC200. That's the best deal right now.
Can you run in series and parallel? For changing your voltage and Power?
This really only supports one solar panel.
Its funny how Chinese made products are put into so many competitors. Take a look at the ideaplay BP300 that I recently bought on a one day sale at Fry's for $155. Its the same as this Ravpower with the same carrying case however the ideaplay has a full LCD screen and comes with all the cables you mentioned. My only complaint so far is the lack of a 12 volt cigarette socket that the jackery has. I just create my own cable. Unfortunatley the sale is over at the time of this message but keep checking
Nice call, and it's back in stock for $199.99 if coupon is applied. And this one has a display.
The DC input port is very small. I want to charge with a solar panel. How can I with such a small port?
Use an adapter.
Stowable.
Could this provide a jumpstart for a drained car battery? Assuming one had a 5.5mm plug with terminal clips on the other side?
It does not have a jump starter output. You could run a battery charger though.
@@HOBOTECH Thanks! I really like your channel and all the great content! Keep at it!
Prof, will that little Jackery charge a MacBook from its DC output? Thanks.
What's the input voltage for the Macbook? If it is 12v then yes.
@@HOBOTECH The power brick says "output 14.85v" . More research needed. Thanks.
Technically, there is no ground on a portable power box, so there cannot be grounded outlets. Ravpower did the right thing. If you need a grounded outlet, you need to use an adapter with a ground rod pounded in, or some other adapter. That's the only safe way to do it.
Inverters on solar generators typically have fake grounds. Meaning, they have an open hole for the ground prong to go into. It's not any more or less safe as these are plastic boxes that can't be grounded anyway. By excluding this feature they screwed up. Likely a cost cutting measure.
@@HOBOTECH A fake ground is a liabilty landmine. "Your honor, my client used a grounded device, how was he to know it was a deceptive non-functional ground?" Which is why OSHA and others talk about how to properly ground generators that often just tie the ground to neutral. A ground is still required, for safety. It isn't there for cosmetics. Many tools with plastic housings just use 2-prong plugs because they are intrinsically safe. Others really need a ground. Million dollar sucker lawsuit, I think RAVpower is being smart, and honest, to make sure that can't happen.
@@lyfandeth You are 100% spot on in my opinion .
I tried to buy it - code not working. Amazon discount isn’t available either. Bummer.
It's working now. Error at Amazon.
Always baffled by the seemingly wasted space of the giant plastic handle on jackery products. Is it just empty space inside the handle or did they put some of the electronics in there? It’s nice to have a giant handle that doesn’t fold when you’re dealing with a really heavy power station but for something the size of a lunchbox every inch counts.
I have tried to order many of the products you promote, and use the discount codes, but none of them have ever worked?
Most codes expire a week to a month after the video release. Go to my website for current deals.
I'm new at all of this .. I'm in Florida .. Hurricanes or some other power interruption is possible .. I need something to keep the refrigerator going for a few days... Ideas??
You want the Bluetti 2400. Check my main page for that review.
@@HOBOTECH Thank you!!!!
PD 60w nice
Just curious would you recommend this over the Tacklife P30?
Don't have one so can't comment.
Hi!
I’m starting a smoothie business. I’m looking a a portable powerhouse that I can use a blender.
Any recommendations?
Use a Kill-A-Watt and figure out how many watts your blender pulls
Steve Vandeman thank you! 🙏😊
It is for a vitamix 1,300 watts
For a business, I'd get a real generator. Small quiet Honda.
@@pedromatosmartinez7631 You need something larger like the EF Delta or a Bluetti AC200.
At around 8:43 are you using the Batman soundtrack from the 1989? With Michael Keaton?
No. It's music from a library I paid for.
15:30 inverter tip annoyance
Thumbs up just for the Star Trek reference
Maybe I missed it...can you use it as a UPS.
Pass thru charging? Yes
As always well done informative review.
WoW it makes SOLAR , i am still using the sun for that! ha ha ha NOT SOLAR GENERATOR , SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE MAYBE.
Can you travel with it on an airplane? please include that tid-bit in your reviews. Thanks.
You can't take anything with more than 100wh on a plane.
MAXOAK AC10 is what you need. It's listed on the Hobotech amazon website as 99watt TSA approved power bank. I think there is one in the backround of this video at 11:36.
What solar panel has the 60W PD output?
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@@HOBOTECH Would I need a Anderson to 8mm adapter to connect the Suaoki panel to the RavPower Power Station? (www.amazon.com/INSTABOOST-Connector-Perfectly-Compatible-Assembleable/dp/B07DK9N2S8#customerReviews)
Get it
Not sure how else to contact you hence the comment on this vid. I would love to see a review on the Beaudens 380wh unit, % display, all the USB ports Inc PD, all leads provided, true sign inverter, Lion Phosphate so 2000 charge cycles & although not regulated seems to maintain 12v pretty much until flat.
Beaudens 380 was recalled due to problems. The factory was shut down due to the virus and there is no ETA on replacement.
@@HOBOTECH Thanks for your response, that's a worry regarding the product recall though as I have actually managed to buy the 380 over hear in the UK off Amazon. Seems to be working alright at the moment, do you happen to know what the problems were that led to recall?
I wouldn't get it because of no three prong dc (if that's how you describe it).
Ok
The code didn’t work for me on Amazon either 😐
I wrote to them to find out why because it worked literally 12 hours ago. Check back later.
Hey how is Odin? Is he still with you?
I had him in my last video. He's keeping cool.
I hope you some day will review goal zero yeti 200x and 500x
Keep up the good work all the way from Danmark
Awesome review. I am still trying to find a cable that is cigarette lighter plug on one end and the (It looks like) 5mm plug on the other end to run my CPAP from the DC port on the E-500.
Make one. Just buy any cigarette lighter plug that has a long cord and cut the end off.
Then buy any cellphone charger that has the tip you need and cut the end off and connect it to the cigarette lighter cord wires.
Positive to positive and negative to negative.. almost anyone can do it for you if you can't do it.
Thought I had a plug to 5.5mm on my site? If not, I used to.
@@HOBOTECH Ill go back and look
@@HOBOTECH I went back through everything and do not see it.
What I can do is buy the large plug, then buy the Onite 28 piece adaptors and make my own out of those 2 parts. Then I can multiple options for it.
I will get to your amazon and order them up
Enjoy your videos, but why are you ripping FroKnowsPhoto's intro?
No screen just lights
Why call it a generator?
Ask the solar generator industry.
@@HOBOTECH That is fair, but it seems strange to use a word that means something different. I don't think I would get used to that. But thanks for the video, very informative.
That's why I poke fun at it.
needs 3 prongs. Deal breaker for me.
None of these inverters have a true ground. It's just a relief (pocket) for the ground pin to go. There is no electrical connection. If there is room behind and adjacent to the existing receptacles, one should be able to drill a hole where the ground pin would go.
Just get an adapter
Just bought a Rockman 200 wh from paxcess for $149.00 with discounts. Check it out professor 😀
No pass through charging and the PD port is only 30w. Factor in the smaller battery and inverter is saving $60 really a better deal?
@@HOBOTECH what would be a better choice for price point?
@@HOBOTECH also I just bought this to power my labtop and phones and other misc. Devices and I can easily take it with me in my semi- trk and charge it all day for "Free! " Free is GOOD 👍
😃👍🏻👊🏻
After watching a dozen of these videos, that Batman sound effect gets kind of old. Maybe, something fresh is cslled for?
I've been told so many times how cool it is. So I don't know.
@@HOBOTECH I'll be the first to admit it is cool, until the 8th or 9th time you hear it. That comes from binge watching and that's not your fault. Like your girlfriend's cute little laugh, until one day you find yourself with your hands around her throat. :-( Let's blame it on C-19 and isolation. I apologize. You're videos are VERY GOOD.
Adjust that to read YOUR VIDEOS, not you're videos. See, it's me I'm f'ing going nuts.
Decent unit but too bad.............. it isn't a Jackery ;)
No screen, No 3 prong AC plug, No thanks.