Bluetti AC180 - This is the power station to buy!

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
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  • @2fatguysadventurechannel
    @2fatguysadventurechannel Před rokem +57

    It’s these videos that make my wife mad at you. She knows what’s coming next when I watch these: “Hey honey, I need one of these.” Ha!! Good review.

    • @wakawaka1976
      @wakawaka1976 Před 11 měsíci

      Ha I almost bought a $3600 package ecoflow delta pro and 400w Solar panel…. Wife laughed at me. Said I could since she has a check coming in… but I don’t need it. Bye bye prime day

    • @Learned.Redneck
      @Learned.Redneck Před 9 měsíci

  • @tybrady4598
    @tybrady4598 Před 6 měsíci +20

    They’re on sale right now for $649.
    I just bought two of them instead of the AC200. It has all the watts I need for input and output, so I didn’t need the extra watt output from the AC200. The storage is actually a tiny bit more with two of these than the AC200. That allows me to be charging one in the sun while I’m parked in the shade using the other one keeping my fridge cold. I’ll use the 420 watt fold up solar panel to keep them charged.

    • @eugene188
      @eugene188 Před 5 měsíci

      crap load of people got screwed on an amazon Canada deal where Bluetti seemed to give a great discount but then cancelled all the orders. they were messing with the search algorithms.

    • @otuagoma
      @otuagoma Před 10 dny

      Where did you find 420watt ??

    • @tybrady4598
      @tybrady4598 Před 9 dny

      @@otuagoma
      That’s the rated output of my Bluetti portable solar panel. That’s under ideal conditions, so the actual output is a bit less.

  • @MyChannel-vm6dw
    @MyChannel-vm6dw Před 11 měsíci +29

    I really want to like Bluetti but I've had THREE of their products go bad on me and was ghosted by them EACH TIME when trying to get them to honor their warranty. Disgusting customer service. It turns out it's apparently a regular thing for Bluetti to make warranty repair as difficult as possible. Don't take my word for it. You can easily google "Bluetti warranty problems " and you'll get post after post of their garbage customer service...unless you have a semi large youtube or social media...then they are quick as lighting to respond.

    • @jeremiah1797
      @jeremiah1797 Před 8 měsíci +4

      thats mess up. did they solve your issues.

    • @whydontyouaskme
      @whydontyouaskme Před 6 měsíci

      @@jeremiah1797no they ghosted him did you read?
      I have the same bought 2 batteries and the cooling fans stopped working after 6 months, they told me to take pics give them all this information just for them to not reply. After asking for the information.
      Amazon refunded me because I showed them proof of negligence on their side. I bought it through amazon lucky me I guess.

    • @SoloHiker1
      @SoloHiker1 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Same here. Bluetti has terrible customer service.

    • @MyLifeMyMoneyMedia
      @MyLifeMyMoneyMedia Před 5 měsíci +1

      I would agree. There is no customer service.

    • @alanbailey1696
      @alanbailey1696 Před 4 měsíci +3

      In my case both numbers provided to leave a message the mailboxes were full. It's not "garbage customer service, it simply doesn't exist...

  • @Learned.Redneck
    @Learned.Redneck Před 9 měsíci +3

    Good review, Matt. Ive been searching a lot. Youve sold me on the 180. Thanks!

  • @Johnno1979
    @Johnno1979 Před 5 měsíci +4

    One thing Bluetti could take from Vtoman is a little lid and storage area in the top for the cables.

  • @RaySmith-dk8so
    @RaySmith-dk8so Před měsícem

    By far the best review of any power station I have seen. A+

  • @JarradShaw
    @JarradShaw Před rokem +1

    Yes! Excited. This will be my first power station to put in the 05 rubi unlimited. Might be a minute before I can purchase but this is the one.
    Thanks again Matt ❤

  • @ahmednesbitte4906
    @ahmednesbitte4906 Před rokem +2

    Hi Matt, I hope all is well? The Bluetti is a very nice product. Thank you for sharing!😊

  • @Wuldier
    @Wuldier Před rokem +1

    This is the only video I have watched on CZcams that isn’t Diablo 4! In days! lol love your content man 💪🏽

  • @RamJamOverland
    @RamJamOverland Před 11 měsíci +5

    I just bought this a few days ago! Just waiting for it to come in. Looking forward to use it on my 12 day 9 state overland trip. And yes I have two 200w solar panels on my rtt lol constant charge.

  • @02532gary
    @02532gary Před 11 měsíci +3

    Loved the review. Bought one yesterday.

  • @MissouriAdventures
    @MissouriAdventures Před 3 měsíci

    Can’t wait to try mine out. Just got it. Sadly one day after I left for Arkansas. But future trips will be with my Iceco APL55 and Bluetti AC180 thanks to your videos.

  • @markperza384
    @markperza384 Před rokem +1

    Love that power station!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertlee6781
    @robertlee6781 Před rokem +2

    This is the system I want to use for my barn power needs. 1800 watts will be great for the short term uses I foresee. Take my money!

  • @scallen84
    @scallen84 Před rokem

    Definitely getting this!! Looks perfect for me!

  • @jr_jeep4470
    @jr_jeep4470 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks so much for your great reviews as always, I do currently have two of the Bluetti units. One which stays in my Jeep pretty much all the time is the EB3A, which is nice for overnights. I had after that picked up the older EB 55. It’s been good for a couple days, but I think you review set me on track for this unit as I’m planning a few longer trips this year.

  • @ThomasTribeTrails
    @ThomasTribeTrails Před 10 měsíci

    I think you convinced me; appreciate your efforts.

  • @sonsoflibertyoverland
    @sonsoflibertyoverland Před rokem +4

    That does look like a sweet size power station. That's wild it can charge that fast! In our group we have the EB3A, EB55 and AC200max. One trick we have done in our rigs is to duel charge them. Charge AC power with an inverter and then DC through a 12V port. But we boosted our 12V to 24V. Getting a combined 380watts into the EB55 so can charge that in under 90 minutes. Then we are getting 660watts into the AC200max. Not bad for vehicle charging and much better than the standard 100w most people do in their rigs. If you have any of the other Bluetti systems I highly recommend looking into duel charging them and adding a 24V booster wired up correctly.

  • @bigbird19780
    @bigbird19780 Před rokem

    Just ordered one 799 with shipping!!!! Thanks for the video!!!

  • @saclett
    @saclett Před rokem +2

    I purchased the 200MAX w/ 3 200 watt panels. I am really happy with the purchase. It is a beast and takes care of all my needs when off road.

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před rokem +1

      It's awesome!!

    • @saclett
      @saclett Před rokem

      @@OzarkOverlandAdventures
      My Wife & I really enjoy the content you and Cara share. Hopefully we’ll be able to see you both on the trail soon. We’ll have our Frenchie’s with us.

  • @lanbolyra
    @lanbolyra Před rokem +5

    Just received mine. In Australia the super early bird price is A$1179, that’s about 780 USD, which is very competitive.

  • @15jwrangler
    @15jwrangler Před rokem +1

    Ordered this last night for the “super early bird sale”. Used your code and got another 20 bucks off!

  • @florindagonzalez5700
    @florindagonzalez5700 Před rokem +6

    That looks a lot easier to carry than my ap200.
    I'm 5'1" and I got the ap200 because I THOUGHT I was gonna take it every where with me until I realized I can only lift it, but not carry it (e.g. carry and walk with it).
    So, wherever it ended up as a home base unit and does not travel with me because I do not have a man to carry heavy things for me.
    So, I opted out for eb70s because they stopped carrying the one that looks like a suitcase shape with 1000watts.
    I also have the eb55, but I needed more power, though I appreciate it for what it is.

  • @YonisJeep
    @YonisJeep Před rokem

    Just in time. I’ve been looking around for a power stations.

  • @RobHill00
    @RobHill00 Před rokem

    Great review, exactly what I wanted to know!👍🏻

  • @terrygray4203
    @terrygray4203 Před 2 měsíci

    I have the 600w with solar and love it.I’ve camped 4 times this winter with it.

  • @vernvartdal6479
    @vernvartdal6479 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice review Matt

  • @guyallphin1295
    @guyallphin1295 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for this video. Rev

  • @johnwalton9978
    @johnwalton9978 Před 4 měsíci

    Brilliant, your video swung it for me. extremely detailed. Was going for the EcoFlow Delta 2. RV owner - John Walton - United Kingdom.

  • @ALMAPAGAN
    @ALMAPAGAN Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow, so much information, and done well. Thank you. I will be using a dual induction plate will this do well for all three daily meal usage?

  • @Djexoticdancing69
    @Djexoticdancing69 Před 7 měsíci

    Appreciate the video and information in regards to this new bluetti power station just to let you know based on your video I decided to pull the trigger this morning as well I have the blue bluetti AC 2000 max and the AC70 which I'm happy with, but unfortunately it is not as powerful as I would like for it to be especially being small I like the size and like you said this new one AC180 is the sweet spot.👍💪👍

  • @walterhughes5765
    @walterhughes5765 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey Matt your awesome. On my jeep i ran 8 guage wire on a 50 amp fuse to the rear of my jeep. I run a 300 watt pure sine best tech inverter and get 268 watts. Bluetti ac180 set on silent charge mode

  • @OutOfOfficeCamping
    @OutOfOfficeCamping Před rokem +8

    Thank you Matt for sharing the latest and greatest! I've said the same thing which was the missing mid size Bluetti. I believe a 1000 watt is the best all around size. For two reasons 1) Weight 2) Enough power with power in the bank (cloudy days). I also believe the benefit of 2 1000 watt units are you can use each for different systems plus have the convenience of easy to carry around and if one fails you still have power.
    We just picked up our second AC200 (MAX) for our Purpose Built Adventure Rig. While we could have built a Victron System it's still cheaper to just buy a all in one system. Cheaper, lighter and you can take it any place just like a boom box. 😂
    Bluetti just keeps pushing the offerings! I personally feel currently they're really #1 with EcoFlow right behind them.
    Happy Camping!
    Mark (& Teresa)
    Hampstead Maryland
    Ford Ranger - GFC Camper V2 #1919

    • @ErvigHenry
      @ErvigHenry Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your comment, Mark! I completely agree with your points about the benefits of a mid-size power station like the Bluetti AC180. It's great to have a reliable power source for camping and outdoor adventures. Have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It offers massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets, making it a fantastic choice for outdoor enthusiasts like us. I highly recommend checking it out for your Purpose Built Adventure Rig! Happy camping!

    • @OutOfOfficeCamping
      @OutOfOfficeCamping Před 6 měsíci

      ​@ErvigHenry Never heard of them. After having an off brand powerstation which a company sent us and lasted 8 months. Nope! That company was non responsive after we had issues and I wasn't the only one. I'd rather spend a bit more money for a quilty product. Not saying what your suggestions isn't worth the $$$. I'm just not going to try to find out nor would I recommend something I've never used.
      Hope it works out well for you.
      I'll stick with name brand products with a good track record and strong warranty. That's why we only use and purchase powerstation from Bluetti. Up to 5 year warranty based on the model.

  • @user-pp9ot5ul4n
    @user-pp9ot5ul4n Před rokem +2

    Good job Matt, this is the first review of yours I have watched and I am impressed. I just ordered one of these and with the $20 discount it came in at $779 plus tax, so very competitive. It does not check all the boxes for me but just as close as others in this size. I also would like other 12 VDC options on the out put side as well as a higher allowable DC input voltage as the ability to configure panels and wiring to actually reach 500 watts, within the 60 VDC range is tough.

  • @jonas_flies
    @jonas_flies Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing, great video 🤘🏼

  • @Wuldier
    @Wuldier Před 6 měsíci

    As always, Matt! Love the videos on these things! I did get the EB55 based off your older reviews, it’s been absolutely great! Right now the the Ac180 is only 650 bucks, would you recommend the AC180 without solar panel for 650 or the AC70 with solar panel for 700? It’s a tough one for me lol, and I’ll keep the EB55 around due to the fact it has more connections and i absolutely love the light on the back of it, shame that’s gone from the newer ones.

  • @techlabs721
    @techlabs721 Před 9 měsíci

    Unless I missed it in your description, it looks like the outlets are 20amp? yay! That makes this work with my RV adapter taking my 30amp to 20amp for basic use (non AC) in my trailer.

  • @Missourilonewolf
    @Missourilonewolf Před rokem +1

    Great Video at a great time. I'm getting ready add a fridge and power station. I was going to go with a different brand because I was thinking the bluetti 70 would work most of the time but I would be worried about being close to running out on some trips. The 200max is way more than what I will ever need, why would I pay the cost for the 200max if I wasn't going to ever use all the power from it. To me, that would be a waste of money. If I get the 180, and for some reason down the road I needed more power, I will just pick up the battery pack for the 180. So now, I'm back to looking at the bluetti again. I will be watching for this. As for USB ports, you can never have enough. I'm looking to add 4 more permanent ones to my JK as soon as I come up with a way to add them and make them look like a factory install. Even my camp lights that are also a bug/mosquito light, only charge with USB. Thanks Matt. Great timing video for me!

  • @Ourtrailadventures
    @Ourtrailadventures Před rokem

    Matt, why you so cool? Keep doing your thing brother, love the content.

  • @gsp49
    @gsp49 Před 11 měsíci

    I was wanting a blue one.

  • @ian9toes
    @ian9toes Před 6 měsíci +1

    They should have had an Anderson plug for the 12v input and allowed a lot more than 10amp input. For perspective DC2DC chargers can allow up to 50 amp input.

  • @LenSilvester
    @LenSilvester Před 11 měsíci

    Great review! Perfect size for many applications. Can it run a diesel heater via the 12V cig socket? Most diesel heaters have a 20amp fuse, and many of these power units only have 10amp 12v sockets. So my thinking, is the start up voltage for the heater will blow the 12v socket fuse? Your thoughts greatly appreciate.

  • @darryljohnson2535
    @darryljohnson2535 Před 6 měsíci

    Great review lots of info. I recently purchased a Honda 2200 gas Generator, here's why. i live in Canada and found that the Solar Generator Power stations really don't perform very well when I camp in the fall and winter months, battery runs low very quickly when in use. having said that, this Bluetti AC180 will be ideal in the summer months for me. its been added to the wish list. thanks again for a great review. New Subscriber to your channel.

  • @GS-rw9og
    @GS-rw9og Před 9 měsíci +1

    very excellent info- now- but not based on longer use

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před 9 měsíci

      Well it’s new so it’s gonna take a while to get longer use cases from it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @phlfly10
    @phlfly10 Před rokem +2

    Can you do a test with induction cook? Test is meaning to use in camp for like a several days with this station and power your fridge. Then tell us your opinion about running like station and charging it as well.

  • @morinbaptiste636
    @morinbaptiste636 Před 10 měsíci +37

    Purchased this czcams.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y after researching several brands.Reasons for picking this one was, dual fuel, I don't have to carry gasoline and stink up my truck bed!Propane is so much cleaner.Quiet 62 db, won't piss off neighboring campers!Less than 100 lbs, can lift in to truck bed.I can run my 30 foot Transcend 261BH, AC among other appliances.

  • @BarkNRollAdventures
    @BarkNRollAdventures Před rokem

    Guess I am calling them tomorrow to see about swapping my order from the AC60 to this... :D.

  • @AzrielKnight
    @AzrielKnight Před 18 dny +1

    LOL, all those "jeep" signs in the background is like the male equivalent of "Live. Laugh. Love."

  • @idag14
    @idag14 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi Matt,
    Can you clarify the portion about charging via your inverter. Are you saying that you can use an AC to DC power supply to charge faster than just DC? Does that still work even though the inverter in your gladiator is not a pure sine wave inverter? And which charging brick would you reccomend for that? Thank you!

  • @flyprincess69
    @flyprincess69 Před 4 měsíci

    I own several Bluettis. AC200 EB240 EB150 AC60 w B80P 5 EB3As. I smoked 1 EB3A’s. This was September 2023. I emailed bluetti service. I was emailed a shipment label. I had a new EB3A in 3 weeks.

  • @livingmybestlife60
    @livingmybestlife60 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @bevestush
    @bevestush Před rokem +1

    The power lifting option would be good to have for a portable welder or such.

    • @worldcomicsreview354
      @worldcomicsreview354 Před rokem

      Makes me wonder if another AC200何何 isn't in the works. One with UPS and power lifting

  • @gods_country_overland

    Oh! Thats pretty sweet.

  • @RadioRich100
    @RadioRich100 Před měsícem +1

    Here is a free piece of advice for your Bluetti (DONT THROW THE BOX OUT!) your going to need it! Shipping weight about 65lbs UPS shipping over $100 your cost - EVEN UNDER WARRANTY! Since nobody can fix it but them (Proprietary parts). Wait till the battery starts failing like a laptop, you know the meter says 95% - 5 hours left, and in 10 minutes it says 6% left charge battery or shut down. Me, Ill just put more gas in but not in near 10 minutes. How much will they charge you to replace that battery that didnt last as long as they said but its just outside the warranty period? You might as well buy a new unit, (If you havent learned your lesson) Ill just put a little fuel stabilizer in the gas, change the oil once a year maybe the air filter, possibly a spark plug every 10 years. It will probably run forever, if not - anybody local can fix it. Good luck with it
    🤣

  • @worldcomicsreview354
    @worldcomicsreview354 Před rokem +2

    I'm shocked by how small it is! Thought it would be much bigger. It'd be worth considering if I hadn't just splurged on a Wave 2

  • @w.harrison7277
    @w.harrison7277 Před 20 dny

    When you run the microwave oven empty I wonder where the energy is going, then. Would be interesting to repeat your wattage measurement with a cup of water in the microwave as a comparison. Excellent video!

  • @skullsandsilver
    @skullsandsilver Před 7 měsíci +1

    Can you plug in your RV shoreline to this? If not a built-in plug outlet for an RV will an adapter work?

  • @davidcarrico3385
    @davidcarrico3385 Před rokem +4

    A significant change on the dc output is that it supports 10.5 amps instead of just 10amps, so it should theoretically power a diesel heater without a problem (most are limited to 10amps which causes a problem for diesel heaters).

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před rokem +1

      I've never had an issue running a diesel heater on a Bluetti power station.

    • @davidcarrico3385
      @davidcarrico3385 Před rokem

      @@OzarkOverlandAdventures I believe others have since 10amp is right at the edge of what the glo plug requires to get up to temp. It works for some and not for others, but 10.5 should offer enough extra where it won’t be an issue.

    • @VanninBlack
      @VanninBlack Před rokem

      ya sadly my eb3a wouldn't run my planar portable heater

    • @davidcarrico3385
      @davidcarrico3385 Před rokem +1

      @@VanninBlack I bought an ac to dc converter rated at much higher amps to overcome that since the eb3a supports up to 600w ac. The eb3a has the capability to power the planar within its core, it just doesn’t provide direct access to it via dc.

    • @ErvigHenry
      @ErvigHenry Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing your insights! It's great to hear that the Bluetti AC180 has an improved dc output that can potentially solve the issue with diesel heaters. If you're looking for a versatile power station, the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series might interest you. It offers a massive capacity, powerful output, fast recharging, and even waterproof technology. It's worth considering for your outdoor adventures or as a reliable home backup power source.

  • @gordonmclean2322
    @gordonmclean2322 Před 11 měsíci

    Ideas for mounting in a Wrangler JL? Thanks

  • @ItsEverythingElse
    @ItsEverythingElse Před rokem +10

    This is about ideal for a medium home backup unit (especially considering the price) since it can power almost everything. Pair it with a 2 to 2.5kW inverter generator as a way to charge it and you have a great combo for long outages.

    • @02532gary
      @02532gary Před 11 měsíci

      EXACTLY one of my planned uses. Bought it yesterday.

    • @markfen88
      @markfen88 Před 11 měsíci

      @@02532gary I would suggest you return it and buy an ANKER or something.
      The BLUETTI device has a MAJOR security vulnerability. The bluetooth is always enabled when the device is powered on and it is not secured by any authentication or prompt on the device. There is also no way to disable the bluetooth. This means that anyone can connect to the device using the app via the bluetooth interface and control the power station (turn on/off power). This becomes a vulnerability in that critical systems can be turned off, systems that are required for animals (automated feeding systems, fish tank aerators) can be affected putting the wellbeing and life of animals at risk, and at worst, any medical devices can be turned off with a risk to human life.

    • @ExposingTruth2screwoligarchy
      @ExposingTruth2screwoligarchy Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@markfen88 - Anker brand was made by an ex-Google guy, and they sold supposedly "secure" home security cameras but OOPS, they still uploaded to the cloud when they said they did not!! Eufy cameras by Anker....

    • @ExposingTruth2screwoligarchy
      @ExposingTruth2screwoligarchy Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@markfen88- I am leery of any of these app-linked app-controlled units. I might use an app to do some settings as needed, but would then delete the app from my phone. However, I suppose someone in the vicinity could still link to and control the unit??

    • @markfen88
      @markfen88 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ExposingTruth2screwoligarchy The anker 767 you can turn off the bluetooth.

  • @Thergood
    @Thergood Před rokem +7

    Hey Matt, one thing you should test with these when you get a chance is the cold performance. I have an issue with my Bluetti EB70s, in colder mornings at camp (40-50 degrees and under) if I try to draw a decent load on it, like using my collapsible kettle, pulling 600-700 watts, the battery instantly goes to zero charge and stops working on me. It won't work until I put it on the charger for a while. I'm afraid to purchase something like this if it won't work in moderate cold temps.

    • @worldcomicsreview354
      @worldcomicsreview354 Před rokem +2

      My AC200Max does the same on winter mornings, from 90-something to zero overnight. Apparently it's issues with the BMS reporting the battery level. I found the issue goes away if you just don't turn it off! I leave my DC outputs on all the time now, this prevents the unit from turning off, and seems to have a neglibile parasitic load (even my crappy, ill-placed solar setup negates it). Only turn the AC on when you need it, though!

    • @Thergood
      @Thergood Před rokem

      @@worldcomicsreview354 Thanks. I’ll try this.

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před rokem +4

      It’s not supposed to do that.

    • @ZxAMobile
      @ZxAMobile Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@OzarkOverlandAdventures well, it is designed to do that because it’s a safety feature Lipo4 batteries can’t operate in freezing temps. My eb55 does this in super cold mornings. To prevent this I would recommend putting some reflective bubble wrap around it. If you know it’s going to be cold and problem solved also good for the battery health in general and should be done regardless. Also, this applies to keeping your battery in a very hot location (shed/car) you should not exceed 115°.

  • @thejose24
    @thejose24 Před rokem

    Awesome review as always. Hoping for it to be sub $749 for early bird.!

  • @MrBaastardo
    @MrBaastardo Před rokem

    👋 Hello .. Thanks for this awesome review .. I've subscribed to your channel .. I have a Breville Pizzaiolo oven .. These oven pull 1800 watts and 12,3 amps I believe .. I cater on the road .. I have to be completely independent from power .. can I use this Bluetti AC 180 as a power source .. and cook for let's say 2 hours .. Should I use a solar panel while cooking .. I assume this would help or is it not necessary .. anyway Thanks for any info you can give me .. Grazie

  • @lindawright1698
    @lindawright1698 Před 29 dny

    I just watched this on Google... I got one of these today on Amazon... charging it right now! Thanks for all this information!! I don't know where to store this in my house. Do you need a safe place or can it be anywhere? I got it for when our power goes out... Thanks!!!

  • @jeffm9227
    @jeffm9227 Před 7 měsíci

    Thoughts on Anker's comparable Solix C1000?

  • @toejamr1
    @toejamr1 Před rokem +1

    Just bought this for $799 as soon as it was available!

    • @cheizaguirre5494
      @cheizaguirre5494 Před 11 měsíci

      How are u liking it so far ? Did you get solar panels with it ? I’m thinking of getting it Walmart has it for 799

  • @ericjenkins1909
    @ericjenkins1909 Před 6 měsíci

    @ozarkoverlandadventures did you try charging it directly off your gladiator’s inverter without using the power brick, just the included cord? I saw another video that claimed it worked because of the grid smoothing mode, but doesn’t seem like many people are attempting/commenting on this and would trust you on it!

  • @stedyone1090
    @stedyone1090 Před měsícem

    Got the AC180 when it came out and just ordered a 2nd one. 😂😅

  • @fscottgray9784
    @fscottgray9784 Před 3 měsíci

    I bought 2 ac18s. The only bad thing I have found is that they will not charge from my stock mopar 400 watt on board inverter that supplies 120 volts. I am sure it does not recognize the syne wave. My old EB70s with a brick charger will work so I have to take it along with the ac180 to charge it. I can plug the ac180 into the eb70 and it eventually will charge both using the stock 400 watt inverter. I could use the 12 volt cigarette socket but that would lake much longer.

  • @NA8Clubman
    @NA8Clubman Před rokem +3

    Nice review! To give you an idea on price, I've purchased one here in Australia. The introductory price was $1200aud that's about $800usd at the current exchange rate.

  • @grandacres427
    @grandacres427 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Stopping by for your candid opinon - I enjoyed your take on the AC180 - QUESTION: a month out - has anything changed - is it still handling all of your needs - has that ECO mode been any trouble to you - have you had any need to to do any POWER Lifting? good job - tyfs

  • @mountain_manfred
    @mountain_manfred Před rokem +1

    Shoot and I just bought the eco flow delta 2

  • @mamiesews123
    @mamiesews123 Před 11 měsíci

    Could you try vaccuum or sewing machine?

  • @charleshunziker359
    @charleshunziker359 Před rokem

    Very nice unit. 24v would be nice for tent AC units. Would a DC to DC charger charge it faster off your vehicle?

  • @rono33
    @rono33 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I'll be buying one BUT one of my pet peeves is they put FOUR soon to be outdated usb-A and ONE C-type port. MacBooks, PC's, tablets, Androids, + the upcoming iPhone 15, ALL have moved on to USB C for power. Just One C port? So of all those devices, I can only power or charge one at a time while 4 old type A-ports sit idle. Duh. Nice unit tho. Nice review.

  • @bill9912
    @bill9912 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I wonder how much power would draw if you plugged in an 8-quart Instant Pot and ran it for 60 minutes.

  • @andrewstocker7457
    @andrewstocker7457 Před rokem +4

    Hey Matt great review, this looks like the answer to my power problem. I spoke with you and asked you @Moore about your aux battery set up... i am glad i waited to purchase anything, THIS AC180 could live in the bed of my firecracker RED version of Sully, under the metal roll up bed cover, and with a decent sized solar panel on the black rhino pioneer rack on the cab keeping it topped off, i shouldn't have to worry about power again... can the Buetti accept multiple power inputs at same time ( like solar and dc power when truck is running) and/or switch between what input power it is being fed? (or do i still need some sort of charge controller {REDARC, KINGS etc.}) thanks in advance for any input, and keep up the great content...

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před rokem +1

      The Bluetti only has one DC input so there’s no way to connect two charging methods other than AC and DC and the AC will always be faster.

    • @andrewstocker7457
      @andrewstocker7457 Před rokem

      @@OzarkOverlandAdventures but the JT does not have the required sine wave inverter on board... can one buy just the "brick" power cord as shown in the vid from Blueti as a work around?

    • @bradpost3404
      @bradpost3404 Před rokem

      Great review Matt, following along with the same question. Can you charge with a/c in put in a vehicle outlet along with solar w/o swapping the power input? I was wondering if there was only one source allowed at a time. Thanks! Keep up the great work!

  • @TimCasanova
    @TimCasanova Před rokem

    can you keep this thing hooked to solar 24/7?

  • @carolmaplesden916
    @carolmaplesden916 Před 10 měsíci

    what is the highest watts solar panel that blui ette offers that i can use on this

  • @AdrianoBarbosaPezao
    @AdrianoBarbosaPezao Před rokem

    Great vídeo … can you guys help me with my question please? …
    I have my motorcycle in a storage with no outlets and I’d like to keep the battery tender connected to this power station 24/7.
    Do you know how long the power station would keep charging ?
    Does The power station shuts off automatic and when completely charge the battery and turns in automatic when it needs charging?
    The battery tender’s plug says 12V continuously and alternately and 750mA..
    thanks a lot for your help

  • @curiouscurious6558
    @curiouscurious6558 Před 5 měsíci

    thank you for your video, Now to the power station concept, and really dont want to go gas generator, in New England and want to be able to run two refrigerators some lights, tv internet, and a couple of 1500 watt portable heaters, in case we lose power in the winter, what would i need with Bluetti?

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před 5 měsíci

      1500w heaters aren’t going to last long on any power station. Even with the maxed out Bluetti you could only run two of them for a couple hours. Electric heat is horribly inefficient.

  • @apehead1791
    @apehead1791 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm using my AC180 as a UPS. It's not a true pass through. The BMS bounces back and forth charging to standby to charging. I can't find anywhere to set it to stay on standby.

  • @eisvogel8099
    @eisvogel8099 Před 4 měsíci

    It would be a good idea to make videos about their costumer service. Or lack of it. All of them : Bluetti, Ecoflow etc.

    • @andrewh3101
      @andrewh3101 Před 2 měsíci

      He won't do that. He's on their payroll

  • @steve_and_lolas_hikes
    @steve_and_lolas_hikes Před 11 měsíci

    What was the power of the hair dryer?

  • @Nigriff
    @Nigriff Před 6 měsíci

    I bought one for $649 last night on sale

  • @Patton0911
    @Patton0911 Před 7 měsíci

    I wish they had more DC outlets.

  • @marieandpreciousamazingani6114

    Can I plug in a dual 12 volt plug?

  • @txpushrod62
    @txpushrod62 Před 9 měsíci

    What would you recommend for running a 40 ft Super C in the desert running three 15k AC
    with enough solar to keep the AC's running and batteries fully charged daily. Wanting to unplug from pedestal, plug it into a plug on the RV, (from power source), and go on my way with enough power to do anything I want to do including boon-dock until my black tank is full or out of fresh water.

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před 9 měsíci

      Not having any clue how much power those use I'm confident this isn't it. See my latest video on the Bluetti AC300.

  • @martemelchorvelasco7149
    @martemelchorvelasco7149 Před 8 měsíci

    Can 200max power aircons, refs, etc., at the same time?

  • @Chubbydippin
    @Chubbydippin Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great review, thankyou. Always thought it odd that Bluetti leaves off a zero in the name of the power stations considering their watt hr capacity. 200 max is 2000 watts hrs. 70s is 700 watt hours... It would be like a 20 can pack of soda being called a 2-pack. Not a big deal, just strange. Love the Bluetti products.

    • @joebloggs6131
      @joebloggs6131 Před 8 měsíci

      If you're American, you need the bigger numbers to make things sound better, but the rest of the world is just fine remembering to add a zero for tech specs.

    • @kellydfunk
      @kellydfunk Před 6 měsíci

      And the 180 isn't 1800whs

  • @chrishessey9733
    @chrishessey9733 Před rokem

    I have the other 3 and would like to get the AC180.

  • @davidcarrico3385
    @davidcarrico3385 Před rokem +5

    It’s a great product but they missed out on my purchase by not including true expandability (device can manage external battery). Yes, you can plug the b80 into it, buts it’s a one way power flow only. Hopefully they will come out with an ac180Max soon with true expandability.

  • @jwaynegreen4100
    @jwaynegreen4100 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi, picked up one of these after watching this. Curious, what is your setup to charge this while driving? Trying to get around the slow charging of the 12volt outlet.

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před 6 měsíci

      I showed that in the video. I use an old Bluetti power brick to plug into the inverter in my gladiator.

  • @jamessnyder3101
    @jamessnyder3101 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Question...
    I'm looking to purchase the AC180, this will be my first Bluetti device, & was also going to purchase the T-500AC adapter to be able to charge the AC180 directly from my trucks AC output as you did in the video. According to the specs, this shouldn't be an issue. I contacted Bluetti directly, which was a bit of a pain as I had to call 3 times to get someone who speaks English well enough to understand what I was asking. The 3rd person understood, put me on hold for a few minutes & eventually told me that they recommended not using the adapter through an inverter that was not pure sine as it could damage the adapter. She also told me that doing this would void the warranty on the adapter & AC180. Could you give me some insight on this?

    • @DanielDZuko
      @DanielDZuko Před 8 měsíci

      Which version of the T-500AC did you buy and how is it working?

  • @dsawyer8
    @dsawyer8 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Over panel this with 600 watts of solar would be great. Or a small gas generator.

  • @michaelsmith5463
    @michaelsmith5463 Před 2 měsíci

    QUESTION: What is maximum amp draw & for how long?---Thinking about a portable AC unit, has 8.5amp draw & 950w when cooling.

    • @OzarkOverlandAdventures
      @OzarkOverlandAdventures  Před 2 měsíci

      These aren't rated in amps. They are rated in watts. It will handle that load for about an hour.

  • @joebloggs6131
    @joebloggs6131 Před 8 měsíci

    Very good unit, just don't fry it by exceeding the voltage rating.

  • @Into_The_Mystery_13
    @Into_The_Mystery_13 Před 19 dny

    The problem you can charge with a dc to dc charger off your alternator and solar. You have to manually unplug one and plug in the other. It’s a total pain!

  • @davidcolinstillman5585

    HI MATT 👋
    I'VE BEEN WATCHING / LOOKING FOR ONE MAYBE JUST FOR A FRIG & LIGHTS AROUND THE CAMPSITE , PHONE FOR EMERGENCY & PICS / VIDEOS 📹 🤔 WITH PHONE 📱 PLUS GARMIN INREACH EXPLORER TOO .
    MAINLY KEEP FOOD / DRINKS COLD 🥶
    BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
    PS JUST WANT A SIMPLE SETUP FOR AS LONG AS A WEEK AT THIS TIME .

  • @FarmergirlJess
    @FarmergirlJess Před 9 měsíci

    epic !