Thanks for the video! I too was questioning the need for you to have the Charger 1 given the limitations of the device you are charging, but if you ever upgraded to a power station with much more capacity, the Charger 1 would be a good investment! Thanks for being an early adopter so you can show the rest of us what the product is like in real world conditions. I've got a Bluetti AC 70 and an Anker C1000, so I am considering the Charger 1.
I have a question you may not be able to answer. From the users manual of your AC2A, solar charging is capped at 200 watts per hour and DC input voltage is limited to 12 to 28v. Looking at your app display you are 133 watt charging is at 28v. The Charger 1 is said to output over 500 watts at 10 amps. It looks as if your AC2A will never see 200 watts from the alternator Charger 1. Your system is only charging at 4.5 amps. 133w / 28v = 4.5a. Your cigarette socket charges better than that. Can you adjust the amp in the app to 7.1amps yielding 200 watts charging for your AC2A?
@@almostrvperfect6203 The AC2A has a turbo charge mode that you can turn on to get higher watts but I have not yet tried it. I will test it out and see how close it can get to 200watts.
@@almostrvperfect6203 There is a setting on the app if you want to go to 10amps or more but the settings for when selecting the model of the power station which is the AC2A probably is set to a lower amp that suitable for the AC2A I assume. I’ll try test that too next time. The charger 1 has so much function I have not yet tried. Any other things you think I should try?
@@4X4JUMPMAN yeah but doesn't that kill your alternator ? i mean eventually it's gonna die right? I just ordered this for my class a RV and i'm nervous about reducing the lifespan of the alternator.. any insight as to how much it reduces the lifespan ? and it may start acting funny well before it finally dies, which can cause other components stress
@@DeFiDuke According to the FAQ on Bluetti website support it says- No, Charger 1 monitors your car battery’s voltage and adjusts its output accordingly. If the battery voltage is low, Charger 1 reduces power output; if the voltage is high, it increases output. If the battery drops below 12.0V/26.0V, Charger 1 triggers undervoltage protection and stops charging. With proper maintenance, your car battery will last as long as intended even when using Charger 1.
@@4X4JUMPMAN brohams, i think all these new alternator-chargers are gonna kill the alternators and people are gonna be replacing them like hotcakes in the auto shop in a few years.. auto repair shops are gonna love it
You can adjust the amps on the app to get more amps I just haven’t tested it to show on the video. I just showed that it works on my AC2A. At the end of the video there is a diagram that shows how capable it is with the bigger power stations at max of 560watts.
If you are going to showcase a product then you should showcase what it can do! I don't know why you would bother filming it when it was only outputting 130W. That's a minuscule improvement over the 100-110 W you get from the Rangers tub cig lighter outlet. I suspect the reason the video didn't show it doing 560W as it can deliver is because the AC2A is limited to 270W solar input, is this correct?
@@JohnPhan1 I waited for 30mins and it actually turned off and my battery was still ok. I think it’s all in the mind. I’m sure bluetti’s top engineers have tested these out before releasing it.
@@4X4JUMPMAN you have 15 feet? Of unfused cable before reaching circuit breaker at charger. Breaker needs as close to car battery as possible. Could be a major problem
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Thanks for the video! I too was questioning the need for you to have the Charger 1 given the limitations of the device you are charging, but if you ever upgraded to a power station with much more capacity, the Charger 1 would be a good investment! Thanks for being an early adopter so you can show the rest of us what the product is like in real world conditions. I've got a Bluetti AC 70 and an Anker C1000, so I am considering the Charger 1.
Your welcome 😃 yes it’s a great investment with all the features it offers 🤙🏾
Dude, you put the ground cable in the wrong place. Your trucks bms cannot see the draw from there. Move it to the body ground strap. 😅
Thanks for pointing that out. I'll make sure to get that fixed for next time.
Can't wait to use it!!
Works so good 👌🏽
I have a question you may not be able to answer. From the users manual of your AC2A, solar charging is capped at 200 watts per hour and DC input voltage is limited to 12 to 28v. Looking at your app display you are 133 watt charging is at 28v. The Charger 1 is said to output over 500 watts at 10 amps. It looks as if your AC2A will never see 200 watts from the alternator Charger 1. Your system is only charging at 4.5 amps. 133w / 28v = 4.5a. Your cigarette socket charges better than that. Can you adjust the amp in the app to 7.1amps yielding 200 watts charging for your AC2A?
@@almostrvperfect6203 The AC2A has a turbo charge mode that you can turn on to get higher watts but I have not yet tried it. I will test it out and see how close it can get to 200watts.
@@4X4JUMPMAN OK ... The Charger 1 is supposed to charge at up to 10 amps. I was wonder why you only get 4.5? Thanks
@@almostrvperfect6203 There is a setting on the app if you want to go to 10amps or more but the settings for when selecting the model of the power station which is the AC2A probably is set to a lower amp that suitable for the AC2A I assume. I’ll try test that too next time. The charger 1 has so much function I have not yet tried. Any other things you think I should try?
wow, its waterproof?
No it’s not. You need a roller shutter, a canopy or a tonneau cover if you want to put it on the tub.
Looks like you could have come through the front of the bed of the Ranger. I think their is a gromet in the lower corner. Nice review.
Cheers mate 🤙🏾
this is very confusing, you have all kinds of stuff connected to your battery - mine does not look like that at all..
Yeah I have lots of 4x4 accessories on my battery. You just got to make sure you have the red wire on the positive and the black on the negative.
@@4X4JUMPMAN yeah but doesn't that kill your alternator ? i mean eventually it's gonna die right? I just ordered this for my class a RV and i'm nervous about reducing the lifespan of the alternator.. any insight as to how much it reduces the lifespan ? and it may start acting funny well before it finally dies, which can cause other components stress
@@DeFiDuke According to the FAQ on Bluetti website support it says- No, Charger 1 monitors your car battery’s voltage and adjusts its output accordingly. If the battery voltage is low, Charger 1 reduces power output; if the voltage is high, it increases output. If the battery drops below 12.0V/26.0V, Charger 1 triggers undervoltage protection and stops charging. With proper maintenance, your car battery will last as long as intended even when using Charger 1.
@@4X4JUMPMAN lol not talking about the battery at all, I'm talking about the ALTERNATOR which is what actually powers the Charger 1
@@4X4JUMPMAN brohams, i think all these new alternator-chargers are gonna kill the alternators and people are gonna be replacing them like hotcakes in the auto shop in a few years.. auto repair shops are gonna love it
Do I need a charger 1 for each AC500 or can I split the cable to both AC500.
I’m not sure if you can split them. You might have to charge them individually.
Sorry but it has to be very tight! Mine came loose on fire roads! I actually used some thread lock to ensure it does not happen again.
Good idea..I just finish a 30min trail and mine stayed on. But if it does come off next time I will use your idea with the thread lock. 🤙🏾
130w in. That is not even 10 amps. Your cigarette light output could output that.
You can adjust the amps on the app to get more amps I just haven’t tested it to show on the video. I just showed that it works on my AC2A. At the end of the video there is a diagram that shows how capable it is with the bigger power stations at max of 560watts.
@4X4JUMPMAN I think you mean increase V instead of A
@@jtsterry yeah the V increases
@@nascar427 use the app to adjust the voltage up to 56v, that will then give the max amps output.
If you are going to showcase a product then you should showcase what it can do! I don't know why you would bother filming it when it was only outputting 130W. That's a minuscule improvement over the 100-110 W you get from the Rangers tub cig lighter outlet.
I suspect the reason the video didn't show it doing 560W as it can deliver is because the AC2A is limited to 270W solar input, is this correct?
So this thing is basically a DCDC charger.
@@bendigocamerahouse439 Yup with better function..The charger 1 incresaes the volts, amps and watts making it a fast charger.
am I the only one who's paranoid that there is no physical "kill-switch" on the charger itself??? yes trust the technology but ....
@@JohnPhan1 I waited for 30mins and it actually turned off and my battery was still ok. I think it’s all in the mind. I’m sure bluetti’s top engineers have tested these out before releasing it.
@@4X4JUMPMAN you have 15 feet? Of unfused cable before reaching circuit breaker at charger. Breaker needs as close to car battery as possible. Could be a major problem
@@jtsterry I have 225 fuse and a 125 fuse as shown in the video on my battery.
@jtsterry you would need another fuse at the feed end
Bluetti says the circuit breaker in not suitable for under hood mounting because of the heat.
@@4X4JUMPMAN lots of things are thoroughly tested and wind up getting recalled after failing catastrophically.
This is only the half decent product made by Bluetti. Every thing is a POC.
What do you think of the new Elite V2?
Ecoflow alternator charger is better
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