Good Solar gen Power Stations for DC and light AC Truck Campers

[Dave in AZ]

Here is a good video review on new Pecron e3600LFP, their new larger powerstation. 3072 Watt-hrs, inverter is continuous 3600W, 2x solar 32-150V inputs at 1200W each and a 3rd solar input 12-30V 150W. 30A 12v DC output, and a 30A 120v ac RV output too. 93% efficient 120v inverter with just a 7W parasitic load, making the 120V even more efficient than dc, unheard of. 79 lbs. If you wanted a larger powerstation for camping, that would run an air-conditioner and full electric cooking setup, this would work well. On sale now too.

Not sure I would get one over an e1500LFP for the Tune, for myself, as I don't need more than the 2200W inverter on that and it's large enough for me.

 

[Dave in AZ]

NOT the Ecoflow Delta3 Plus.
See review 26sep24 by ReeWrayOutdoors
Only 1024 Watt-hrs
Only has 3 small dc ports, all very weak, poor for truck camping:
1.a car cigarette port specced at 10A and 126W, but that when tested maxes out at 9A and 105W only, and 2. 2x 5521 ports that are 3A 12.6v only, 37.8W.
This is not enough dc current or peak watts to support a diesel heater on startup, or even the Truma propane heater. Nor run a dc fuseblock.
1800W inverter, not bad and will support most all kettles and induction tops. But 1024 total Watt-hrs capacity is quite low, not even as much as a 100Ah 12v LFP at 1280.
On the Pro side, it does have 2x solar inputs 12-60V and 500W each.
Dc actual Watt-hrs usable was only 81%, just 830 Watt-hrs!
On AC use, 910 Watt-hrs were usable.

 

[Dave in AZ]

NOT the Bluetti AC200L
The ac200L has a single 12v output, a cigarette port. That's it. It has a 48v output for RVs, but nothing I know of for truck camping uses that. I personally have 7 dc items needing power:
Fridge, extra LED red lights, Maxxair fan, heating blanket, outdoor LED camp lighting, diesel heater. Then I drive another 6 USB ports around the camper from 12v fuseblock.

My Tune halo lights can go into the USB-C PD, they are actually 24V and use 83W max, the USB-C PD can give 20V and about 75W. They leds don't work well with 12v.

Here are the ac200L specs, for folks reading and thinking. It DOES have a good Wh size, and good inverter size, and very good solar input range, but I can't get past just one single dc cigarette outlet.
BATTERY INFO
Capacity:
2,048Wh (51.2V, 40Ah)
Type:
LiFePO₄ (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Life Cycles:
3,000+ Cycles to 80% Original Capacity
Shelf-life:
Recharge to 80% Every 3-6 Months
Management System:
MPPT Controller, BMS, etc
OUTPUT
AC Outlets:
4 x 120V/20A Outlets
1 x 120V/30A NEMA TT-30
2,400W In Total
Inverter Type:
Pure Sine Wave
Power lifting Mode:
3,600W
Surge Power:
3,600W
USB-C Port:
2 x 100W Max.
USB-A Port:
2 x 18W USB-A
DC Outlets:
1 x 48VDC / 8A (RV Outlet)
1 x 12V/10A (Car Outlet)
*All Regulated.
INPUT
AC Input:
2,400W Max.
Solar Input:
1,200W Max., VOC 12-145VDC, 15A
Car Input:
12/24V from Cigarette Lighter Port
Max Input:
2,400W, with AC + Solar Input
RECHARGE TIME
AC (2,400W):
1.5 Hours
Solar (1,200W):
2.5 Hours (With prime sunshine, ideal orientation and low temperature)
12V/24V Car Outlet (100W/200W):
≈10 or 20 Hours
AC + Solar (2,400W):
≈1.5 Hours (With prime sunshine, ideal orientation and low temperature)
GENERAL
240V Split Phase Bonding:
No.
Scalability:
Expandable w/ Up to 2 x B210, 1 x B230 or 2 x B300
Pass-through Charging:
Yes
Weight:
62.4lbs (28.3kg)
Dimensions (L x W x D):
16.5 x 11 x 14.4in ( 42 x 28 x 36.65cm)
Operating Temperature:
-4-104℉ (-20-40℃)
Storage Temperature:
-4-113℉ (-20-45℃)
Certifications:
UL2743, UKCA, TELEC, RCM, FCC ID, CE, PSE, NTC
Warranty:
5 Years

 

[Dave in AZ]

NOT the Ecoflow Delta 2.
Poor dc support: It only has a 10A car port as max dc amps output. And 2x 5521 3A, 38W outputs.

Here are the specs:

Specs​

Capacity 1024 Wh
Extra Battery Support one DELTA 2 extra battery or DELTA Max extra battery
AC Output 6 outlets, 1800W total (Surge 2700W)
Max Device(s) Power (with X-Boost)
2200W

USB-A Output 2 ports, 5V, 2.4A, 12W Max

USB-A Fast Charge 2 ports, 5V, 2.4A / 9V, 2A / 12V, 1.5A, 18W Max

USB-C Output 2 ports, 5/9/12/15/20V, 5A, 100W Max

Car Power Output 1 port, 12.6V, 10A, 126W Max

DC5521 Output 2 ports, 12.6V, 3A, 38W Max

AC Charging X-stream Fast Charge 1200W max

AC Input Voltage 100~120V (50Hz/60Hz)

Solar Charging 11-60V, 15A, 500W max

Car Charging Support 12V/24V battery, 8A

DC Charging 1100W

Battery Chemistry
LFP (LiFePO4 battery)
Cycle Life
3000 cycles to 80+% capacity
Connectivity
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Dimensions
15.7 x 8.3 x 11 in / 400 x 211 x 281 mm
Net weight (lbs)
27lbs
Net Weight (kg)
12kg

 

[Dave in AZ]

Someone asked me to look at the Goal zero Yeti Pro 4000.

I'm gonna say YES, does all you need, but still not recommend as best choice due to huge and heavy.

In general, good unit with everything you need for truck camping, good inputs and outputs. However, it is more of a whole house backup system, 116 lbs, and has way more inverter and solar input that you can use in a teuck camper. If you don't mind carting around 116 lbs vs 40 lbs for other acceptable units, nor the large fridge-sized dimensions, then it would work fine. For me, I can't imagine hefting 116 lbs the size of a 45L dc fridge, in and out of my truckbed! Back pain, here I come!
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Ok. In general yeti products are overpriced, relying on their early brand dominance for sales.
On sale now for $1999, So not bad at all for the battery you get.
This one does have LFP battery, finally, instead of oooollld bad Lithium ion battery They are using in their 1500s.
This is really a house powerstation.
3994 Wh, good, plenty.

3600W inverter, more than you need or can use in a truck camper. You need 1800W for good electric kettle or induction cooktop, and but really 2000-2200W keeps you running in safer design area. 1200W will do small microwave. Only a big air-conditioning setup needs 3600W. The larger the inverter, the more parasitic power is wasted just running it, usually 10-15% of total battery Wh.

Charging 1800W from plug, super fast but who cares when it's plugged in at home or camp if 2 hrs or 4 hrs?

Solar wow. 3000W, 12-150v, up to 40A. That's house roof size... but the most you can fit on your roof is 700W max, so you don't need any of that.

Output ports are all good, 30A RV 120v plug, 12v 30A output which for me is a must have for truck camper, decent other ports, all good there.

Weight, 116 lbs... heavy and huge!

The good, company with u.s. presence for warranty. The bad, tons of complaints on folks trying to actually use the warranty.

Basically it is heavy and overpowered inverter and solar, more than you can use in Tune. Good for a house backup system if you want to use for both, and don't mind its weight and size.

Summary: good unit and price, but heavy and large to carry always. I would rather get Pecron e1500LFP or Oupes Mega2 still. Then buy cheap 100 or 200Ah LFPs if needed to expand Watt-hrs for more power, at about $240 for 1280Wh right now. 19 lbs. $500 for 2500Wh, 40 lbs. add that to any 1500-2000Wh station, less weight, more power, smaller and more placement options.

If u can fit it and don't mind 115lbs always, that yeti has great specs, will do all you need, simple 1 unit, strongest company in market. Not a poor choice at all.