I'm more of a fan of Bluetti, due to them using lithium iron phosphate batteries. Jackery is using lithium ion which is an older and less efficient battery chemistry. The Jackery also can't charge at near the rate of the Bluetti. Bluetti can use any panels with a standard mc4 connector, while Jackery forces you to use their panels. As long as they work for you is all that matters. Much love from OK.
@@FORUIDIG Not to be contentious, but what Freighter 109 said is not true. Jackery does not force buyers to use their solar panels. The compatibility issues between any power station and solar panel are: (1) the connector types used by the panel and power station; (2) the maximum voltage a panel produces, (called VOC, or open circuit voltage); (3) the maximum input wattage a power station can accept. When the power station and panel have different connector types, adapter cables can be purchased to connect them. As for the VOC of a solar panel, it must meet the voltage requirements of the power station it is charging. Regarding maximum input wattage, it's pointless to connect a higher wattage solar panel to a power station than the rate of solar charge the power station allows. I don't know if that damages the power station. Solar panels are notorious for producing less power (wattage) than the manufacturer's claims. As a case reference: I own both the Jackery 300 and the Bluetti EB55 power stations. The Jackery 300 and Bluetti EB55 have different connector types. I recharge both power stations using an XTAR 100W solar panel. Specifically: 1) The XTAR panel and the Jackery 300 use a DC 8mm barrel connector, meaning I can connect the Jackery to the XTAR directly out of the box - no adapters required. However, the Bluetti uses an XT60 connector. To connect it to the XTAR, I needed a DC 8mm female to XT60 female adapter cable, which I bought on Amazon. Both power stations work fine with the XTAR (or said another way, the XTAR works fine with both power stations). 2) The XTAR has a VOC of 23.7V. The Bluetti EB55 accepts a voltage range between 12 to 28V; the Jackery 300 12.6 to 22V. The XTAR panel produces enough voltage to charge both power stations. (The Jackery SolarSaga panel has a VOC of 21.6V.) 3) As for maximum input wattage allowed, the Jackery 300 can accept only 100 watts of charge from a solar panel and the Bluetti EB55 200 watts. Still for practical and financial reasons, I use the 100W solar panel for both. To be sure, I am no expert on power stations and panels. Having spent months of frustration and confusion trying to figure this stuff out, I just thought I'd share what I've learned and experienced in hopes that it helps in some way. BTW, the Bluetti EB55 has much faster charging technology than the Bluetti EB70 that Brook has. Same is true for the Jackery 300, which charges must faster than the Jackery 500. Something to keep in mind.
I have a Bluetti, Jackery and Eco Flow (2), both the Buetti and Eco Flow's use the mc4 connectors, which I use with my regular outdoor (much cheaper than any portable solar panel) solar panels without purchasing any adapters. I agree with Freighter 109. Also, the Bluetti battery has 2500 life cycles and the Jackery only has 500 (Eco Flow also has 500 life cycles, but I can run them in parallel) before they start to degrade. I gave my biggest Jackery and the Jackery portable solar panel to my son and his wife as a starter solar kit. I now charge my remaining Jackery off my house 110, or with my other solar generator's. I also have a dual fuel gas/propane generator as backup, as I live in a colder climate, which can result in limited sunlight depending on the time of year.
I recently invested in two power banks - both Bluetti. At first, I thought about buying a Jackery because that's what seems to be the most popular but before buying anything, I did a bit of research about batteries and thought carefully about what I wanted to use them for and for how long. The Bluetti that I bought for use in my car when travelling is the EB70 (716Wh, rated 1,000W & 'surge' rated at 1,400W) - chosen because it has a MUCH longer lifespan (5x longer) than a similar Jackery (it's a LiFPO4/Lithium Phosphate v a similar Jackery's Lithium Ion). I bought an Allpowers 200W polycrystaline solar panel (**more about that later ...) but charge it from my house electrics when possible. The other Bluetti I bought is an AC200Max (2,048Wh, rated at 2,200W & surge 4,800W) - it's a MONSTER and weighs 29Kg so not really suitable for using in a car but I bought it as back up in case of power outages at home (I'm in the UK and convinced we will have power cuts this winter). The AC200Max can be 'expanded' by linking to additional powerbanks (B230 or B300) to increase the capacity - I probably won't do that but at least I have the option. For the AC200Max, I bought a monocrystaline Bluetti 350W solar panel - I could have used the 200W panel but that would take forever to charge such a large powerbank (the 350W panel isn't suitable for the EB70 powerbank). The 350W solar panel can be linked to another Bluetti 350W monocrystaline solar panel to speed up the charge rate for large powerbanks. **A word about solar panels ... When I bought the 200W monocrystaline panel I didn't really inderstand the difference between mono and poly and was driven by price - monocrystaline being much more expensive. However, I later learned that monocrystaline panels will work far better than polycrystaline, especially on cloudier days (and we have quite a few in the UK).
I just purchased the Bluetti EB70S with 200w solar panel. I’ll be using it next week on my 2 week getaway. I can’t wait. I may purchase the smaller Jackery too but will wait to see.
Love my BLUETTI. Just got the 200 MAX with 3 200w solar panels. Spent over $3000 for the set up but for a travel trailer it’s perfect. Warning…it’s so freaking heavy.
I have always liked the idea of camping, , swimming etc. I learn so much from UA-camrs!!! Thank UA-cam you!!!😅😅😅😊😊 I am gearing up (literally) for retirement in 15 plus years. I have seen so many people struggle for nice places and things even late in life. I don't want that. My goals are enjoying the beauty in the Planet. The Wildlife. Getting healthier. Less stress. Simpler lifestyle. Because we leave this World with nothing. 😅😅😊😊😊 Please stay safe out there..😂❤
I have 2 goal zero power blocks. Have not been on road full time yet but both charge well while driving. No complaints yet but thanks for some things to think about. I still need to get a solar panel. I appreciate your frankness.
I JUST found out that while you drive you can plug a refrigerator into your jackery or bluetti etc and then plug fridge into that power station. This way the fridge stays on AND the power station can charge at the same time. Also just found out that while you are parked/camping…some power stations provide “a pass through.”..Which means you plug the power station into the solar panels AND keep the fridge plugged into the power station at the same time! One girl on the fb van group said jackery doesn’t encourage using it to “pass through” like that. But another woman said she’s been doing it for 2 years and has never had a problem doing it. (course It’s prob best to read your manual to find out if they say it’s ok to do or not though.)
Like you I have both devices but prefer that the Bluetti has a flat top so I can put things on top of it. The Bluetti allows me to use a heating coil in the morning to make coffee so I don't need to use my stove. But you are right. Tthe Bluetti is pretty heavy to carry around.
Love your channel and it always makes me smile to see Pippa:) I always hear that people who live in their vehicles get a lot of mice and it is the top reason I haven't seriously considered doing it myself. I heard you once talk briefly in a video about mice but I was wondering if you have a video on that subject that I am missing or if you would consider doing a video on that subject please? Thank you for all your great content!
It's worth it next time you replace the car battery to upgrade to a higher amperage one so you have more power stored for an emergency charge if you need it, the same applies to the car alternator go for the higher amperage one to recharge the battery quicker. But, this is an upgrade that's only worth doing when these items need replacing and obviously only if you can afford to.
This has been very informative. thanks so much Brook.. I do have the Jackery.. the small one. I Love it. also.. it was the first purchase. glad I seen this.. thank you
I had the same issue with not having the 12v on the 160. I emailed Jackery saying that I was frustrated why they didn’t put 12v socket in this unit and they sent me a adapter free of charge to my house in Canada. Kudos to Jackery customer service
Brooke and Pippa - I have not read all the comments but with larger solar panels you will charge the Jackery or Bluetti faster. With 2 - 350 watt Bluetti solar panels you will charge the 700 watt Bluetti in about 2-2.5 hrs. But the 350 watt solar panels are not cheap for sure. Good luck, you seem to be having a blast so far!
I have a late 2013 16" mbpr so I know how it sucks power. One thing I started doing a while back was to try buying everything that is chargeable through USB. Batteries are DC and most electronics are DC. You lose energy converting from DC to 110v and then back from 110v for the electronics to operate.
you're probably aware of this but some of your viewers might not. Heat will greatly diminish lifespan of a battery, so store them in coolest place in your home or vehicle. Car batteries too. After a trip in the car, I usually leave hood slightly open to cool off engine bay. This would prolong lifespan of a lot of critical items under the hood. Just make sure you close it before driving (never drive with hood unlatched).
Hey!! I have rockpals 300 love it! However I def want something else as well bc I do in fact want a fridge too. I'm going to go watch your fridge video now. So glad to see you and Pippa ! -Chad
We bought this for emergency backup power. We had 2 reasonable expectations: recharge our our tiny communicators/TVs (i.e., iphone), and recharge our portable fans. It does both without breaking the bank, costing btw $200-300. But smaller, handheld power banks could do that too; so why spend hundreds instead of $20-100 for the latter? Because in addition to all the other things that can plug into this toaster sized battery (e.g., DC, AC, USB, car lighter, etc.); this has UPS (i.e., uninterrupted power supply). You can plug your router/modem into it, plug the EB3A into the wall outlet, and you have insurance against loss of wifi in the event of a power failure. We have two EB3As: one with the modem/router; another with a baby cam we use as a security cam. During a power failure both stay on for more than an hour, so if we are away, we can still reach our baby cam features, such as temperature, humidity, listening, looking about, etc. The decision to buy a toaster-sized battery (in comparison to an industrial-sized lipstick power bank) was this UPS feature, which isn't offered on other competitors. Plus the EB3A would not be such a pain to recharge during a long blackout at emergency stations set up by local authorities because it has a Turbo recharge mode that gets the job done fast. Plus the battery can be recharged from a running car, solar panels, a bicycle DC-generator, or saying SHAZAM. (That last one may be an exaggeration.). OVERALL, we like that in a pinch, our wifi remains available to reach our baby cam (baby not included) if we are away. And if we're home, we can disconnect the wifi in favor of powering fans to combat the heat (we live on the surface of the Sun) and recharge our iPhones, which take the place of a TV, radio, computer, telephone, flashlight and fidget. It's UPS with benefits. Ps. Some have noted the weird fan noise. We concur. But using a simple external computer fan--whisper quiet--blowing into the EB3A intake vent (apparently the one shaped like a circle and high up on the left side; as opposed to the exhaust vent situated low on the right side shaped like a triangle) cooled down the battery so well, we don't hear the internal fan come on anymore.
I received my 240 Jackery and panels, so happy I did! I also bought neck fans that are rechargeable and head lamp and next month I'll order a car fan or two that are rechargeable.
Jackery is the past . I have the ecoflow 720wh pro with the extended battery. And just ordered the Bluetti eb3a for 209 on Amazon. Those 2 to me are the top 2 brands in this market.
Took five min to start. Straightforward. Just put in the provided oil , hook it to gas tank and voila. Using it today as our power went out due to wind. Noise level is not bad as expected. I wish I bought the wheels. This thing is heavy.
Brooke.. I've been following for a nice bit and live both you, and Pippa!! I don't know where to find the code you were offering on the EB3A Bluetti.. its November 2nd 2022, is it still available??
Thank you for your review. Customer service is important to me. I called customer service for Okmo, Jackary and Bluetti and all requested to leave a message during regular business hours. Been 45 minutes and nobody has called me back. Okmo Help desk is in China. Nobody to speak to is disappointing
I just got a Bluetti MB3a and I got it on sale this summer for $209. from Bluetti. I like the size. It's rated at 268 watts. I can run my old Dell laptop off of it, charge all my iPods and iPhone, and charge up my Bluetooth speaker. It charges real fast in the sun with two flex 100-watt panels.
@@BrookeandPippa Yes, it’s pretty good if it’s on sale. I think the Bluetti 55 and 70 are nice; but not for the price. If Bluetti EB3a goes on sale again I will get another one.
Most solar panels use XT90, MC4, or an 8mm DC input. Each battery brand will usually accept at least one of those, but you have to read the specifications to find out. You can get adaptors from one to the other. Just like how HDMI, DVI, and VGA all do the same for video.
@@larryc1616 I have jackery and bluetti. I have bought adapters to make any solar panel work. I have even made up some. Jackery and bluetti is 8mm connector for solar. I got adapter to mc4 and one to sae.
My bluetti , EB3A shorted out and went in the trash on the fifth charge being a week old shipping was a nightmare from Europe so it was easier to throw the unit away in the trash less than five charge cycles get yourself a jackery people use those for years
Loved the review! BUT I am laughing!!! The background chime music is killing me.. I’m one of those can’t do background music or certain motor noise sound people. So I’m laughing because you admit the jackery motor noise is a challenge but then in this video add background repetitive chime “music”. Thanks for mentioning sound in the reviews for those of us who are sound sensitive. Very important. Motor and fan sound is one reason I haven’t pulled a trigger on a fridge. I buy and discard fans constantly because of the noise factor…. I need background noise and circulation but it has to be the right frequency of lovely background noise. I tend to click off immediately if there is background repetitive type filler “sound” because it gives me a migraine. But, stuck with ya Girl! Just know your voice is perfect, no background esthetics required or desired from this subscriber. Thanks for the review. I have the Jackery 250 and will eventually need to upgrade possibly Bluetti if and when I decide to start adding luxuries. Cheers!
I don’t see in your recommendations a cover for the very back window in the Honda CRV. I bought a cheap one that ripped the first night out. I’m open to suggestions
Get the 300. It has faster charger mppt. I have 240. It's great. 300 is the way to go. I have 240 300 and 500. 500 for cooking. 300 for lights and fridge
Off topic for this video, but how did you anchor Pippa's zip line in the back? I do not see anything on the other side of your CRV. The vet will not allow me to travel with my dog in the summer due to a heart murmur. 💔 🤯
Sorry this has nothing to do with this video but I'm really curious just started watching your videos. Do you have family or a storage place where you keep other clothing and stuff. Xx
I'm more of a fan of Bluetti, due to them using lithium iron phosphate batteries. Jackery is using lithium ion which is an older and less efficient battery chemistry. The Jackery also can't charge at near the rate of the Bluetti. Bluetti can use any panels with a standard mc4 connector, while Jackery forces you to use their panels. As long as they work for you is all that matters. Much love from OK.
Thank you for that info
@@FORUIDIG Not to be contentious, but what Freighter 109 said is not true. Jackery does not force buyers to use their solar panels. The compatibility issues between any power station and solar panel are: (1) the connector types used by the panel and power station; (2) the maximum voltage a panel produces, (called VOC, or open circuit voltage); (3) the maximum input wattage a power station can accept.
When the power station and panel have different connector types, adapter cables can be purchased to connect them. As for the VOC of a solar panel, it must meet the voltage requirements of the power station it is charging. Regarding maximum input wattage, it's pointless to connect a higher wattage solar panel to a power station than the rate of solar charge the power station allows. I don't know if that damages the power station. Solar panels are notorious for producing less power (wattage) than the manufacturer's claims.
As a case reference: I own both the Jackery 300 and the Bluetti EB55 power stations. The Jackery 300 and Bluetti EB55 have different connector types. I recharge both power stations using an XTAR 100W solar panel. Specifically:
1) The XTAR panel and the Jackery 300 use a DC 8mm barrel connector, meaning I can connect the Jackery to the XTAR directly out of the box - no adapters required. However, the Bluetti uses an XT60 connector. To connect it to the XTAR, I needed a DC 8mm female to XT60 female adapter cable, which I bought on Amazon. Both power stations work fine with the XTAR (or said another way, the XTAR works fine with both power stations).
2) The XTAR has a VOC of 23.7V. The Bluetti EB55 accepts a voltage range between 12 to 28V; the Jackery 300 12.6 to 22V. The XTAR panel produces enough voltage to charge both power stations. (The Jackery SolarSaga panel has a VOC of 21.6V.)
3) As for maximum input wattage allowed, the Jackery 300 can accept only 100 watts of charge from a solar panel and the Bluetti EB55 200 watts. Still for practical and financial reasons, I use the 100W solar panel for both.
To be sure, I am no expert on power stations and panels. Having spent months of frustration and confusion trying to figure this stuff out, I just thought I'd share what I've learned and experienced in hopes that it helps in some way.
BTW, the Bluetti EB55 has much faster charging technology than the Bluetti EB70 that Brook has. Same is true for the Jackery 300, which charges must faster than the Jackery 500. Something to keep in mind.
Thanks for the info., will have to check the Bluetti out.
I have a Bluetti, Jackery and Eco Flow (2), both the Buetti and Eco Flow's use the mc4 connectors, which I use with my regular outdoor (much cheaper than any portable solar panel) solar panels without purchasing any adapters. I agree with Freighter 109. Also, the Bluetti battery has 2500 life cycles and the Jackery only has 500 (Eco Flow also has 500 life cycles, but I can run them in parallel) before they start to degrade. I gave my biggest Jackery and the Jackery portable solar panel to my son and his wife as a starter solar kit. I now charge my remaining Jackery off my house 110, or with my other solar generator's. I also have a dual fuel gas/propane generator as backup, as I live in a colder climate, which can result in limited sunlight depending on the time of year.
My Rockpal panels work with my Jackery, because the panels come with a lot of adapter s
I recently invested in two power banks - both Bluetti. At first, I thought about buying a Jackery because that's what seems to be the most popular but before buying anything, I did a bit of research about batteries and thought carefully about what I wanted to use them for and for how long.
The Bluetti that I bought for use in my car when travelling is the EB70 (716Wh, rated 1,000W & 'surge' rated at 1,400W) - chosen because it has a MUCH longer lifespan (5x longer) than a similar Jackery (it's a LiFPO4/Lithium Phosphate v a similar Jackery's Lithium Ion). I bought an Allpowers 200W polycrystaline solar panel (**more about that later ...) but charge it from my house electrics when possible.
The other Bluetti I bought is an AC200Max (2,048Wh, rated at 2,200W & surge 4,800W) - it's a MONSTER and weighs 29Kg so not really suitable for using in a car but I bought it as back up in case of power outages at home (I'm in the UK and convinced we will have power cuts this winter). The AC200Max can be 'expanded' by linking to additional powerbanks (B230 or B300) to increase the capacity - I probably won't do that but at least I have the option.
For the AC200Max, I bought a monocrystaline Bluetti 350W solar panel - I could have used the 200W panel but that would take forever to charge such a large powerbank (the 350W panel isn't suitable for the EB70 powerbank). The 350W solar panel can be linked to another Bluetti 350W monocrystaline solar panel to speed up the charge rate for large powerbanks.
**A word about solar panels ... When I bought the 200W monocrystaline panel I didn't really inderstand the difference between mono and poly and was driven by price - monocrystaline being much more expensive. However, I later learned that monocrystaline panels will work far better than polycrystaline, especially on cloudier days (and we have quite a few in the UK).
Thank you for explaining how life in a car truly is. I appreciate the realness.
Thanks, again Brooke. Again, you provided practical information on how these power banks fit into your routine and that is so helpful.
Just found your channel this weekend. Watching previous videos now. Thanks so much for the great vids. Love Pippa!
Extremely helpful and informative.
Thanks.
I just purchased the Bluetti EB70S with 200w solar panel. I’ll be using it next week on my 2 week getaway. I can’t wait. I may purchase the smaller Jackery too but will wait to see.
Love my BLUETTI. Just got the 200 MAX with 3 200w solar panels. Spent over $3000 for the set up but for a travel trailer it’s perfect. Warning…it’s so freaking heavy.
I have a Bluetti AC180 with 1800 watts and 1058WH and its perfect for overlanding.
Aargh, I am afraid to even watch this. I decided on a Jackery 300 and ordered it yesterday. Fingers crossed that you give it a thumbs up.
Lol you’ll love it!
I have always liked the idea of camping, , swimming etc. I learn so much from UA-camrs!!! Thank UA-cam you!!!😅😅😅😊😊 I am gearing up (literally) for retirement in 15 plus years. I have seen so many people struggle for nice places and things even late in life. I don't want that. My goals are enjoying the beauty in the Planet. The Wildlife. Getting healthier. Less stress. Simpler lifestyle. Because we leave this World with nothing. 😅😅😊😊😊 Please stay safe out there..😂❤
I have 2 goal zero power blocks. Have not been on road full time yet but both charge well while driving. No complaints yet but thanks for some things to think about. I still need to get a solar panel. I appreciate your frankness.
I JUST found out that while you drive you can plug a refrigerator into your jackery or bluetti etc and then plug fridge into that power station. This way the fridge stays on AND the power station can charge at the same time.
Also just found out that while you are parked/camping…some power stations provide “a pass through.”..Which means you plug the power station into the solar panels AND keep the fridge plugged into the power station at the same time!
One girl on the fb van group said jackery doesn’t encourage using it to “pass through” like that. But another woman said she’s been doing it for 2 years and has never had a problem doing it.
(course It’s prob best to read your manual to find out if they say it’s ok to do or not though.)
Like you I have both devices but prefer that the Bluetti has a flat top so I can put things on top of it. The Bluetti allows me to use a heating coil in the morning to make coffee so I don't need to use my stove. But you are right. Tthe Bluetti is pretty heavy to carry around.
Love your channel and it always makes me smile to see Pippa:) I always hear that people who live in their vehicles get a lot of mice and it is the top reason I haven't seriously considered doing it myself. I heard you once talk briefly in a video about mice but I was wondering if you have a video on that subject that I am missing or if you would consider doing a video on that subject please? Thank you for all your great content!
I had an issue with mice in my rv, but I’ve never had one in my car!
My car broke down because mice chew on wires
🌺 Good Morning. 👋 🥰
Just what I needed to know
Thank You Brooke👍
I've just recently started watching your videos and I enjoy them very much thanks for the info
It's worth it next time you replace the car battery to upgrade to a higher amperage one so you have more power stored for an emergency charge if you need it, the same applies to the car alternator go for the higher amperage one to recharge the battery quicker.
But, this is an upgrade that's only worth doing when these items need replacing and obviously only if you can afford to.
This has been very informative. thanks so much Brook.. I do have the Jackery.. the small one. I Love it. also.. it was the first purchase. glad I seen this.. thank you
I had the same issue with not having the 12v on the 160. I emailed Jackery saying that I was frustrated why they didn’t put 12v socket in this unit and they sent me a adapter free of charge to my house in Canada. Kudos to Jackery customer service
Brooke and Pippa - I have not read all the comments but with larger solar panels you will charge the Jackery or Bluetti faster. With 2 - 350 watt Bluetti solar panels you will charge the 700 watt Bluetti in about 2-2.5 hrs. But the 350 watt solar panels are not cheap for sure. Good luck, you seem to be having a blast so far!
I have a late 2013 16" mbpr so I know how it sucks power. One thing I started doing a while back was to try buying everything that is chargeable through USB. Batteries are DC and most electronics are DC. You lose energy converting from DC to 110v and then back from 110v for the electronics to operate.
you're probably aware of this but some of your viewers might not. Heat will greatly diminish lifespan of a battery, so store them in coolest place in your home or vehicle. Car batteries too. After a trip in the car, I usually leave hood slightly open to cool off engine bay. This would prolong lifespan of a lot of critical items under the hood. Just make sure you close it before driving (never drive with hood unlatched).
Hey!! I have rockpals 300 love it! However I def want something else as well bc I do in fact want a fridge too. I'm going to go watch your fridge video now.
So glad to see you and Pippa ! -Chad
We bought this for emergency backup power. We had 2 reasonable expectations: recharge our our tiny communicators/TVs (i.e., iphone), and recharge our portable fans. It does both without breaking the bank, costing btw $200-300. But smaller, handheld power banks could do that too; so why spend hundreds instead of $20-100 for the latter? Because in addition to all the other things that can plug into this toaster sized battery (e.g., DC, AC, USB, car lighter, etc.); this has UPS (i.e., uninterrupted power supply).
You can plug your router/modem into it, plug the EB3A into the wall outlet, and you have insurance against loss of wifi in the event of a power failure. We have two EB3As: one with the modem/router; another with a baby cam we use as a security cam. During a power failure both stay on for more than an hour, so if we are away, we can still reach our baby cam features, such as temperature, humidity, listening, looking about, etc. The decision to buy a toaster-sized battery (in comparison to an industrial-sized lipstick power bank) was this UPS feature, which isn't offered on other competitors.
Plus the EB3A would not be such a pain to recharge during a long blackout at emergency stations set up by local authorities because it has a Turbo recharge mode that gets the job done fast. Plus the battery can be recharged from a running car, solar panels, a bicycle DC-generator, or saying SHAZAM. (That last one may be an exaggeration.).
OVERALL, we like that in a pinch, our wifi remains available to reach our baby cam (baby not included) if we are away. And if we're home, we can disconnect the wifi in favor of powering fans to combat the heat (we live on the surface of the Sun) and recharge our iPhones, which take the place of a TV, radio, computer, telephone, flashlight and fidget. It's UPS with benefits.
Ps. Some have noted the weird fan noise. We concur. But using a simple external computer fan--whisper quiet--blowing into the EB3A intake vent (apparently the one shaped like a circle and high up on the left side; as opposed to the exhaust vent situated low on the right side shaped like a triangle) cooled down the battery so well, we don't hear the internal fan come on anymore.
Thank you, Brooke! I like all the information ❤️
Thank you, we got the Etti because it can cycle more times without failing
I received my 240 Jackery and panels, so happy I did! I also bought neck fans that are rechargeable and head lamp and next month I'll order a car fan or two that are rechargeable.
Jackery is the past . I have the ecoflow 720wh pro with the extended battery. And just ordered the Bluetti eb3a for 209 on Amazon. Those 2 to me are the top 2 brands in this market.
🤔 Soooo because you say Jackery is in the past does this mean it's not good? Please explain.
I also use a Bluetti and a Jackery in my van. I would love to try out the Ecoflow since they seem to charge super fast
Great run through. Thank you! 👋🏼🇨🇦
I love the sound at night.
Good morning! 😊
Yall have a great day.
Took five min to start. Straightforward. Just put in the provided oil , hook it to gas tank and voila. Using it today as our power went out due to wind. Noise level is not bad as expected. I wish I bought the wheels. This thing is heavy.
Brooke.. I've been following for a nice bit and live both you, and Pippa!! I don't know where to find the code you were offering on the EB3A Bluetti.. its November 2nd 2022, is it still available??
I've been with you and Pippa for awhile now.
Thank you for your review. Customer service is important to me. I called customer service for Okmo, Jackary and Bluetti and all requested to leave a message during regular business hours. Been 45 minutes and nobody has called me back. Okmo Help desk is in China. Nobody to speak to is disappointing
I just got a Bluetti MB3a and I got it on sale this summer for $209. from Bluetti. I like the size. It's rated at 268 watts. I can run my old Dell laptop off of it, charge all my iPods and iPhone, and charge up my Bluetooth speaker. It charges real fast in the sun with two flex 100-watt panels.
I’ve actually been trying it out for the last few weeks for a video! I love it and I think it’s an amazing affordable option
@@BrookeandPippa Yes, it’s pretty good if it’s on sale. I think the Bluetti 55 and 70 are nice; but not for the price. If Bluetti EB3a goes on sale again I will get another one.
Thanks Brooke another great video full of info and facts.
Thanks I found this sooo informative I have a small jackery and m gonna get a bluetti you helped me a lot 👀🙏🏽💕good luck on your travels hi Phipps 🐶
I’m SO indecisive! The trailer I got has a ZAMP solar input. They are a West Coast company so I’ve been in touch with them.
Thank everyone for all their suggestions and information it’s awesome!!
Which one would you use to run your fan at night to keep kool I'm in Phoenix and that had become my biggest problem after I turn my car off
The fan only pulls 1W of power, so I can keep it going the entire night even with the smaller jackery
Thank you Brooke this video is so helpful. You must have walked Pippa pretty good 😴
Great video. Can you use any solar panels with any power bank?
Most solar panels use XT90, MC4, or an 8mm DC input. Each battery brand will usually accept at least one of those, but you have to read the specifications to find out. You can get adaptors from one to the other. Just like how HDMI, DVI, and VGA all do the same for video.
Thank you so much for the information. I appreciate it x
Jackery makes you use their solar panels
@@larryc1616 I have jackery and bluetti. I have bought adapters to make any solar panel work. I have even made up some. Jackery and bluetti is 8mm connector for solar. I got adapter to mc4 and one to sae.
What fans do you have that you have found to hold up the longest and give the best air circulation
I kinda agree with the Bluetti on how big and heavy it is. I think it is actually not that portable.
My bluetti , EB3A shorted out and went in the trash on the fifth charge being a week old shipping was a nightmare from Europe so it was easier to throw the unit away in the trash less than five charge cycles get yourself a jackery people use those for years
Will you consider adding a second solar panel?
I don’t think I need it!
Loved the review!
BUT I am laughing!!! The background chime music is killing me.. I’m one of those can’t do background music or certain motor noise sound people.
So I’m laughing because you admit the jackery motor noise is a challenge but then in this video add background repetitive chime “music”.
Thanks for mentioning sound in the reviews for those of us who are sound sensitive. Very important. Motor and fan sound is one reason I haven’t pulled a trigger on a fridge. I buy and discard fans constantly because of the noise factor…. I need background noise and circulation but it has to be the right frequency of lovely background noise.
I tend to click off immediately if there is background repetitive type filler “sound” because it gives me a migraine. But, stuck with ya Girl! Just know your voice is perfect, no background esthetics required or desired from this subscriber. Thanks for the review. I have the Jackery 250 and will eventually need to upgrade possibly Bluetti if and when I decide to start adding luxuries.
Cheers!
🌺 I Like The Music She Chooses 🎶
I also don't like background music in videos.
thank you so much, very informative
Will Prose is a solar genius on the tubes.
You mean Will Prowse?
As always, excellent information.
I have to jackery 300. I wish I would have waited and got the jackery 500 but the 300 works really good.
Thank you, Brooke!
Thanks for speaking in a lauguage that I understand.
Have you noticed fan noice? With the bluetti? (is gettimg the fan on when you charge it with the 100 w panel and you have the laptop an fridge going?
what fridge do you use?
Has anyone tried the Patriots system that is so advertised
Go with what is affordable they all 10 years
Why not have two generators
" 12 volt Hole " ...... Hahaha
Would you ever consider doing a live Q&A again it’s been a long time on UA-cam
You need a better soler panel.
I don’t see in your recommendations a cover for the very back window in the Honda CRV. I bought a cheap one that ripped the first night out. I’m open to suggestions
I just made one out of reflectix
@@BrookeandPippa ok, thanks!
I did it in my very 1st video I posted on this channel
What is the wattage of your frig? What is too high wattage to buy appliances ? Thanks you. You are so much help
Get the 300. It has faster charger mppt. I have 240. It's great. 300 is the way to go. I have 240 300 and 500. 500 for cooking. 300 for lights and fridge
Thanks for the review
Maybe I lost track but I thought you said you decided not to use your refrigerator anymore because of space and powered draw
I don’t have it because I put my passenger set back in, but that has nothing to do with my use of power stations lol
Like the channel. Illinois gal. Still wanting to know what kind of work you do before the car?
You’re watching it!
Wow good for you girl!! I've heard the money can be good. This is a adventure.
thanks for doing this video!!
Did you take down your ceiling cover?
How long does the 160 last if you use the plug (not usb)? I heard the plug uses up more power.
Depends on what you have plugged into it
The thing that annoys me with the EB70 is the AC brick charger. It's noisy and quite bulky.
Good to know.
Off topic for this video, but how did you anchor Pippa's zip line in the back? I do not see anything on the other side of your CRV. The vet will not allow me to travel with my dog in the summer due to a heart murmur. 💔 🤯
Thanks!
Love you girls!!!
Sorry this has nothing to do with this video but I'm really curious just started watching your videos. Do you have family or a storage place where you keep other clothing and stuff. Xx
Have you ever met Nomadic Fanatic? Eric is a great guy. You shld meet up with him.
Brooke and pops you gained a new sub your gorgeous
Do you carry an extra car battery with you?
Please blink more it's scarry that you don't blink that much. I'm trying to beat you but can't lol good video tho
Code isn’t working. Is it only for a specific model?
Bluetti is way better. Its not even close.
Pippa is so cute
Bat eye function is disabled on this model
Since the Jackery panels are not waterproof, can they be covered up with a clear plastic tarp and be used during the rain?
Uh no.
@@bc_usa why not?
Code doesn't work for Canada.😭
Blink...lol..but great vid
Try not to let it drain completely it shortens the life of the battery 🙂
First time I ever hear a woman say the hole is to large
Educate yourself on electricity. Then buy an inverter to charge your bluetti.
Bluetti or Jackery? Neither, both are ripoffs, just get a cheap LiFePO4 battery.
thank you so much, very informative