You just spent good money on a Victron Energy Smart Car Battery, and now the dealer wants $50 just to press a reset button on the MPPT. That fee feels unfair, but Why it exists can save you money and frustration. In my experience, dealers charge this because they have the proprietary software and training … Read more
ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE Power Station Review I was tired of my old gas generator waking up the whole campsite, so I grabbed the ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE Portable Power Station for a weekend of boondocking. This 36.8-pound unit packs a 1056Wh LiFePO4 battery and four 1600W AC outlets, which is enough to run my CPAP machine … Read more
DJI Power 1000 Portable Station Review I was tired of noisy gas generators ruining my campsite, so I tested the DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 2200W (Peak 2600W) AC/140W USB-C Output, 23db Ultra-Silent to see if it could deliver reliable power without the racket. With a 2200W continuous output and a … Read more
ALLWEI PPS2400-3 2400W LiFePO4 Power Station Review I remember the panic of a blackout last winter — fridge full of food, no lights, and a dead phone. So I tested the ALLWEI PPS2400-3 Portable Power Station 2400W LiFePO4, 2048Wh Solar Generator to see if it could handle real emergencies without the noise of a gas … Read more
Apowking R100 Portable Power Station Review I was tired of my phone dying halfway through a camping trip, so I grabbed the Apowking R100 Portable Power Station Bank. With 146Wh (39600mAh) capacity and a 100W AC outlet, it promised to keep my laptop and fan running without hauling a heavy generator. This 3.3-pound unit is … Read more
Voltage oscillation during the bulk-to-absorption transition on a Victron Energy Smart Car charger can be a confusing issue. Why it happens helps you protect your battery and ensure a full, healthy charge every time. This oscillation often comes from the charger’s smart algorithm searching for the battery’s true absorption voltage point. It might pulse the … Read more
AFERIY AF-P010 800W Portable Power Station Review I’ve been caught without power during a storm one too many times, so I tested the AFERIY AF-P010 Portable Power Station 800W / 512Wh Power Station LiFePO4 Battery to see if it could really handle my needs. With 512Wh of capacity and an 800W output (1600W surge), it … Read more
Champion 1638-Wh Portable Power Station Review I needed a quiet, emission-free power source for camping trips where generators are banned. After testing the Champion Power Equipment 100594 1638-Wh Power Station 3200/1600-Watt Portable Lithium-Ion Battery Solar Generator, I found it delivers 1600 running watts with no noise and no fumes, which is a big improvement for … Read more
DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station Review I’ve spent a lot of time camping and dealing with power outages, and running a gas generator at 2 AM is never fun. That’s why I tested the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station — a 2048Wh LFP battery that delivers a stable 3000W output and recharges from … Read more
DARAN NEOZL 288Wh Portable Power Station Review You know that sinking feeling when a storm knocks out power and your phone’s at 5%? I’ve been there too many times, so I tested the DARAN NEOZL Portable Power Station 600W Surge, 288Wh (90,000mAh) Solar Generator, LiFeP04 Battery with 300W AC Outlets to see if it’s the … Read more