I noticed my Bluetti power station was using about 40W just sitting there with nothing plugged in. That felt like a lot of wasted power, and it made me wonder if something was broken. After digging into the specs, I learned that this idle draw is actually normal for many pure sine wave inverters. The … Read more
You ordered a Bluetti power station, but the delivery driver left it in your driveway instead of at your door. This is frustrating, and it matters because these units are heavy and expensive. Delivery drivers often do this to save time, especially with large packages that weigh over 50 pounds. I found that many drivers … Read more
Getting a resolution offer for your Bluetti only to have it taken back is frustrating and confusing. You likely felt relieved when they first agreed to help, and now you are left wondering what changed. Customer service teams often rescind offers when they discover new information during their internal review process. This usually happens because … Read more
I spent 2000 dollars on Bluetti solar panels and got nothing in return. This is a frustrating situation that many customers face, and it matters because you deserve to know what happened to your hard-earned money. After my order, Bluetti kept promising delivery dates that never came. I later learned that supply chain issues and … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max Plus vs DELTA Pro: Best Power Station for RV Living? If you’re living the RV life, you know the struggle between wanting enough power and not wanting to haul a ton of weight. I’ve tested both the EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max Plus with its 2048Wh battery and 3000W output, … Read more
EF ECOFLOW RIVER 3 Plus vs RIVER 3: Best Portable Power for Extra Capacity? I’ve been testing two of EcoFlow’s newest portable power stations, the RIVER 3 Plus and the standard RIVER 3, to figure out which one actually delivers the extra capacity most of us are after. The RIVER 3 Plus packs a 286Wh … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA Pro vs DELTA 3 Ultra: Best Expandable Power Station? If you’re torn between the EF ECOFLOW DELTA Pro and the new DELTA 3 Ultra, you’re deciding between a proven workhorse with massive 25kWh expandability and a newer model with whisper-quiet operation at just 25dB. Both pack 3600W output, but their approaches to … Read more
Victron Orion XS 12/12 50A vs Orion XS 12/24 50A vs Orion-Tr 12/24 15A: Best DC-DC Charger for Dual Battery Systems? If you’re setting up a dual battery system in your van, boat, or 4×4, you’re probably staring at three Victron chargers: the Orion XS 12/12 50A (700W), the Orion XS 12/24 50A (1400W), and … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 30A Review I’ve been burned by cheap battery chargers that cook my batteries or take forever. So I tested the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 30A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries to see if … Read more
Victron IP65 7A vs IP67 7A vs IP22 20A: Best Charger for Motorhome? If you’re outfitting a motorhome, you need a charger that can handle deep-cycle batteries, survive the occasional splash, and ideally let you check on things from your phone. I’ve been looking at three of Victron’s most popular Blue Smart chargers — the … Read more