Anyone using Solar Generator's? Bluetti specifically.

[Jason-Texas]

I have a 2019 337, and don’t plan to keep it past 2025, so not wanting to spend a lot on solar.

I was looking at the Bluetti AC200L with a 30 amp connection. I would use it to only power lights, tv, make coffee, starlink, etc. when boondocking. I know I can’t use it for the microwave or A/C.

The thinking is that I can keep it for next RV or kids could use it during hurricane season on coast.

 

[Bungy]

I have a 2019 337, and don’t plan to keep it past 2025, so not wanting to spend a lot on solar.

I was looking at the Bluetti AC200L with a 30 amp connection. I would use it to only power lights, tv, make coffee, starlink, etc. when boondocking. I know I can’t use it for the microwave or A/C.

The thinking is that I can keep it for next RV or kids could use it during hurricane season on coast.

Keep in mind that a solar generator is nothing more than a battery and a charge controller (sometimes accompanied by a solar panel). The most popular ones can only provide minimal power after extensive sun exposure.

 

[Jason-Texas]

Keep in mind that a solar generator is nothing more than a battery and a charge controller (sometimes accompanied by a solar panel). The most popular ones can only provide minimal power after extensive sun exposure.

I am aware they are an energy storage device. However, when connected to a solar panel they can maintain a charge while also discharging.

I already have a smaller Bluetti that I use to charge phones, tablets, and run starlink.

My specific use would be to use while connected to my rv so as not to have to use my gas generator. I don’t have solar on my rv and didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on solar install and then sell with in the next year or so.

 

[Bungy]

I am aware they are an energy storage device. However, when connected to a solar panel they can maintain a charge while also discharging.

I already have a smaller Bluetti that I use to charge phones, tablets, and run starlink.

My specific use would be to use while connected to my rv so as not to have to use my gas generator. I don’t have solar on my rv and didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on solar install and then sell with in the next year or so.

Makes perfect sense!

 

[Michael2150]

I have a Bluetti AC 200P. Similar to the AC 200L but does not have the 30 Amp RV plug. It works great for all of those needs when plugged into the AC side of the Bluetti. I can also use my microwave as it only pulls 800ish watts. I have a 19 Imagine 2500RL.

I flip off the breaker for the converter. No need to charge the house batteries from the Bluetti. I recharge it with 2 200W portable panels. With sunny skies it's recharged in 6-7 hours if at 0%. Although I've never gotten it down that low.

I recommend Bluetti. It's been rock solid for me.

 

[mhoram]

I also have an AC200P, and I boondock almost exclusively. I charge it with 4 200w Bluetti Solar panels. I have a soft start on my A/C, and the AC200P runs it well, although it is rare for me to run the A/C, and it does drain the battery fast. I work remotely with a Starlink and laptop. The AC200P provides all the daily and nightly power I need with the solar panels charging it. Bluetti has gone way above and beyond several times for me to replace the AC200P and panels when I needed. Customer service is second to none.

 

[Jason-Texas]

I have a Bluetti AC 200P. Similar to the AC 200L but does not have the 30 Amp RV plug. It works great for all of those needs when plugged into the AC side of the Bluetti. I can also use my microwave as it only pulls 800ish watts. I have a 19 Imagine 2500RL.

I flip off the breaker for the converter. No need to charge the house batteries from the Bluetti. I recharge it with 2 200W portable panels. With sunny skies it's recharged in 6-7 hours if at 0%. Although I've never gotten it down that low.

I recommend Bluetti. It's been rock solid for me.

Thank you, this is exactly the information I was looking for.
I already have a AC70, so familiar with Bluetti, and like there products as well.

 

[Hoopy Frood]

I also have an AC200P, and I boondock almost exclusively. I charge it with 4 200w Bluetti Solar panels. I have a soft start on my A/C, and the AC200P runs it well, although it is rare for me to run the A/C, and it does drain the battery fast. I work remotely with a Starlink and laptop. The AC200P provides all the daily and nightly power I need with the solar panels charging it. Bluetti has gone way above and beyond several times for me to replace the AC200P and panels when I needed. Customer service is second to none.

While the customer service sounds exemplary, why was it necessary to replace the unit and solar panels? Several times?

 

[Jason-Texas]

I also have an AC200P, and I boondock almost exclusively. I charge it with 4 200w Bluetti Solar panels. I have a soft start on my A/C, and the AC200P runs it well, although it is rare for me to run the A/C, and it does drain the battery fast. I work remotely with a Starlink and laptop. The AC200P provides all the daily and nightly power I need with the solar panels charging it. Bluetti has gone way above and beyond several times for me to replace the AC200P and panels when I needed. Customer service is second to none.

Thanks, I am looking at the AC200L with the 350 watt single portable panel.

 

[reubenray]

Can a solar generator be hooked up to my home interlock setup to use at night? If I had a long term outage I would use my portable gas generator during the day, but this may work at night to power only a few lights. I don't want to run the gas generator at night.

 

[Bungy]

I don't see why not, you'd just need to be able to switch between the two.

 

[mhoram]

While the customer service sounds exemplary, why was it necessary to replace the unit and solar panels? Several times?

The AC200P failed once, and was replaced quickly. I have owned most of the best including Jackery, and all of the batteries have at some point failed. Jackery also replaced my battery quickly. Several of my Buetti solar panels were damaged by events out of my or Bluetti's control, nothing to do with the panels themselves, yet Buetti replaced them for me when they did not have to.

 

[Hoopy Frood]

The AC200P failed once, and was replaced quickly. I have owned most of the best including Jackery, and all of the batteries have at some point failed. Jackery also replaced my battery quickly. Several of my Buetti solar panels were damaged by events out of my or Bluetti's control, nothing to do with the panels themselves, yet Buetti replaced them for me when they did not have to.

I was under the impression that the batteries in those units are designed for thousands of cycles. Is the life expectancy a bit over stated?

 

[mhoram]

I was under the impression that the batteries in those units are designed for thousands of cycles. Is the life expectancy a bit over stated?

No, the life expectancy is not overstated. As with any product ever made, there are a certain number of defective units. Some companies (Bluetti, Jackery) make good on their warranties and customer service with a smile, and some companies do not. Bluetti and Jackery have gone out of their way to help me out. The replacement units from both companies have been working reliably for years now.

 

[JayCee123]

I have a Bluetti AC 200P. Similar to the AC 200L but does not have the 30 Amp RV plug. It works great for all of those needs when plugged into the AC side of the Bluetti. I can also use my microwave as it only pulls 800ish watts. I have a 19 Imagine 2500RL.

I flip off the breaker for the converter. No need to charge the house batteries from the Bluetti. I recharge it with 2 200W portable panels. With sunny skies it's recharged in 6-7 hours if at 0%. Although I've never gotten it down that low.

I recommend Bluetti. It's been rock solid for me.

I have the 200L and used it this summer. I agree with Michael2150 on all points. I have also used it to power the AC unit for short times as well. Very happy with the unit!

 

[traveldawg]

I have a 2019 337, and don’t plan to keep it past 2025, so not wanting to spend a lot on solar.

I was looking at the Bluetti AC200L with a 30 amp connection. I would use it to only power lights, tv, make coffee, starlink, etc. when boondocking. I know I can’t use it for the microwave or A/C.

The thinking is that I can keep it for next RV or kids could use it during hurricane season on coast.

Ever consider an EcoFlow device/system? I don't have, or use, solar or a solar generator. But as I have explored I think I would really be in favor of an EcoFlow system to run my next RV off battery (with or without solar).

This might be a good YouTube channel to make a comparison between the two.

 

[reubenray]

A lot of these are on Black Friday sales now. I am looking at these two.

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