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Komentáře • 334

  • @rohanblues
    @rohanblues Před rokem +59

    We have used the czcams.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

  • @jayfoster5756
    @jayfoster5756 Před 3 lety +10

    Thanks for mentioning how this product performs with a CPAP machine. These are becoming more and more commonplace.

  • @alexanderweaver4838
    @alexanderweaver4838 Před 4 lety +14

    This is the best review I've watched on both Jackery models...thanks. I just ordered the 240 as I don't have any "heavy" equipment to operate just simple stuff like fans and Luminoodle lights. If I decide to buy a portable fridge like a Dometic I will invest in a 500 or even the 1000 model.

  • @rfreud
    @rfreud Před 2 lety +1

    This is one of the most informative reviews of any product I have seen. A job very well done. Thank you.

  • @rickypermall7111
    @rickypermall7111 Před 4 lety +11

    Great channel, love the explanation of what the systems can do and what it can't do...... Love from South Africa

  • @chiefonelung3416
    @chiefonelung3416 Před 3 lety +2

    This is the best reviews of the jackery that I have seen. I bought two of the jackery 240s. I have a real small Alpicpol 12 refrigerator freezer 12 volt. I ran it with room ambient temperature at 68 I ran the small fridge for 25 hours. I bought the 60 watt solar panel also. I enjoy camping off grid in a Kodiak tent. I can run the fridge all day and charge the other jackery 240 and run the fridge again the next day while charging the other 240. I also run a couple of fans and a couple of 5 watt USB light bulbs for reading and to light up the campsite. That's why I don't have to carry any fuel in my small car when I go camping.

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 Před 3 lety

      Love the way you have thought threw your needs and resolved the preceived short comings of these excellent battery packs👍 kind regards from across the pond in deepest Dorset 👍

    • @chiefonelung3416
      @chiefonelung3416 Před 3 lety

      @@clivenewton7609 thank you from across the pond. I love camping back in the Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest in the state of Tennessee where I live. I prefer tent camping with my dog off-grid. I am a 71 year old Going on 30 cancer survivor. I guess some would say I am an introvert. I dislike crowded campgrounds and lots of noise I have at times this summer on cooler weeks spent three weeks totally alone without seeing another human in some of the places I camp.

  • @IrelandVonVicious
    @IrelandVonVicious Před 3 lety +2

    Basic stuff like charging a phone or using a laptop got 240.
    Need to be able to run mini fridge or medical equipment get a 500.
    Want something that can use a cheap microwave / boil water silently with no smoke get a 1000.

    • @2NDFLB-CLERK
      @2NDFLB-CLERK Před 2 lety


      I'm wanting to get one of these to charge aieral Rider grizzly ebike batteries...
      What would say is best for that ?
      🟥

  • @andrewlamb8219
    @andrewlamb8219 Před 3 lety +2

    I love your videos. So practical, helpful. I appreciate how you show that the most expensive and sometimes the most popular overlanding equipment is not necessary. Keep it up

  • @cmcer1995
    @cmcer1995 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for the great review. I wish I would have found this before I purchased the 500, but still really happy with it. Appreciate all the information you provided too, saves me some research time too. Just completed a 2006 Tundra platform bed with drawer set-up. This really sounds versatile. Planning mostly weekender overlanding to start. Liked and Subscribed.

  • @stephaneroy8415
    @stephaneroy8415 Před 3 lety

    Forget all you've heard about small 300w solar generator , Golabs r30 changed the game , Lifepo4 battery , full pass through , mppt builtin charger , all Usb ports you'll ever need , 300w pure sine wave inverter,1 qc 30w ports,1 Qc 60w port , 2 usb 3 ports, powerfull flashlight ,1 cig lighter plug , one adaptor to add a cig plug ,excellent accessories provided ,MC4 to 5521 to connect solar panel , good price , very nice information disply ,the only draw back is charging time , 45 watts with the provided wall charger , but 60 watts if you have a PD power supply , like a Apple power supply. This device rocks.

  • @jeffvandamage
    @jeffvandamage Před 4 lety +5

    I have one. After charging it to full capacity and then promptly losing the power cord I realized WTF the power cord is unique. No something you can find in a box of misc cords. Not something you can find at your neighbors or a gas station on you way out of town. It blows my mind that you can't charge this from a usb cord. I think theres about 10 per US household. How this got through design I don't get. I have other batteries that charge from solar and they use micro usb cables/ports. Losing cords is a part of life. I get this situation is mine created, but F me i can't just go grab another cord out the misc box?? My next cord is getting wrapped in yellow tape and zip tied to the unit. I'll also order 2 so if I lose there's another readily available. Besides that...the thing is awesome. Inflated my stand up paddle board in minutes and used 2% of the battery. {250W version} Guys don't lose the charger cord!

    • @HondaFit4Adventure
      @HondaFit4Adventure Před 3 lety

      That is terrible. He also didn't mention if you could easily service the battery or fuse box or if you would be at the mercy of jackery.

  • @Rick-uu5yo
    @Rick-uu5yo Před 3 lety +1

    What all these Jackery reviews will not tell you is that you cannot use a Jackery power station as an emergency starter for a vehicle. If you are setting up a serious off-road vehicle for long journeys then you really need a true house battery with an isolator. This will do everything a Jackery/whatever can do but can also be used to start a vehicle. The downside is weight; a true house battery is typically a big, deep cycle marine battery. If portability is an issue then look at an ArkPak 730 or similar.

  • @smooth111012
    @smooth111012 Před 2 lety

    At last a Chanel that shows a full range of appliances 👍

  • @titandoomshop
    @titandoomshop Před 2 lety

    legit the best video , gets straight to the point and tries so many things .. ayy lets go

  • @shaweehillsworkshop4226
    @shaweehillsworkshop4226 Před 4 lety +25

    This is a good review, now I know I can curl my hair on the trail.

  • @thebronze59
    @thebronze59 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome review, well articulated for novices, brilliant.

  • @MrWinger1951
    @MrWinger1951 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for the full disclosure. Seems Jackery sent these units out left and right to many CZcamsrs but many channels didn't reveal the "free" factor for their "reviews" and many of those reviewers never even gave any performance information.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah the 500 was sent to me, but I bought the 240. For what it's worth, I do genuinely like the product, which is why I was happy to do this review!

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 Před 3 lety

      I can see why the commentator is named Mr Winger😂 get over yourself, do your own research and use that with this video’s excellent information and make your own decision 🤬 regards from deepest Dorset 🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @markthompson8718
    @markthompson8718 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for posting this. I just bought a 53 quart Stakol fridge for camping and wanted something to run it over night. The 250 looks perfect for this. Thank you.

  • @wretchpin
    @wretchpin Před 4 lety +3

    I went with the Rockpals 100w solar panel, for my Jackery 500... Its slightly tougher/better built and more portable. They both work very well together! Love having a reliable source foir my travel bidet!

  • @MaryOKC
    @MaryOKC Před 2 lety

    I but the bullet and just purchased the 1000 with the two 100W panels…this review just caused me to buy more stuff. LOL! 😆

  • @catchagrip.9468
    @catchagrip.9468 Před 3 lety

    Came across the Jackery 240 and then came straight here, great review bud. Pity Amazon don't ship to UK. Will try talking with the main dealer. Thanks again bud.

  • @kirbysauers6519
    @kirbysauers6519 Před 2 lety +1

    That was very well done, thank you! I am now a fan of your channel and look forward to more!

  • @frankroper3274
    @frankroper3274 Před 2 lety +3

    The Jackery is limited to current draw from a solar panel to around 60 watts. That is one of the downfalls since it is slow to charge from any source. One of the nice things is it has a 12 volt regulated output of around 13.4 volts! Great for running 12 volt fridge! Also I believe it has the charge through charging where you can charge it and use it at the same time.

    • @johng1503
      @johng1503 Před rokem

      Ok, I'll ask.
      What 3rd party adapter are we talking about? Is it only for a Jackery?

  • @trillion42
    @trillion42 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for showing if it can run real items.

  • @salinwa7105
    @salinwa7105 Před 2 lety +2

    This is exactly the side by side comparison I was looking for, the items you tested. Thank you! -I also wanted to know how much they weigh. We have the 1500 and it’s heavy! It will have a “permanent” place of its own in the van we’re building but I want a smaller one easier to grab and move around. I’m inclined to get the 500 but at 12 inches I assume it’s got quite a bit more weight to it? I saw they have a 300. Wondering the difference between it and the 240. I have 9 days to figure this out.
    Thanks for this video, it was great!
    I suppose I shouldn’t underestimate the 1500 and just get the 240... the 1500 was purchased for the house when the power went out. We’ve never had to use it for that so far. The van is just an econoline. Main items will be lights, fan, fridge, a diesel heater and charging things. Maybe a hairdryer on occasion.

  • @pepperblack2627
    @pepperblack2627 Před 2 lety

    I love that you covered all the basis...looking for my daughter who loves to camp

  • @zonumev
    @zonumev Před 4 lety +1

    Comprehensive, chock full of details, and use case ideas ... great review.

  • @cyndykated358
    @cyndykated358 Před 3 lety

    I just got the 240..luckily I have short hair and don’t use a dryer! Thanks😀

  • @km4fsi827
    @km4fsi827 Před 4 lety +4

    I have the 500, love it!! they really work and work great!

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! They're really useful!

    • @christianholmstedt8770
      @christianholmstedt8770 Před 4 lety +1

      I have one too and it's been great.
      Here is a tip to bump up the charge rate when using 12V from the car. Get a DC-DC converter to bump up the 12-14V to 30V. That will max out the charge rate to just under 100W. I get 96-98W when set to 29.5V. Make sure your cigarette lighter can handle the current. In my Ford E350 I had to connect two outlets in parallel but it works great.
      It also works when using solar. I just recently got a 100W flex panel and in really good sun the DC-DC booster allows for the same charge level. Without I can get 85W max.
      With a 200W solar setup and booster you should be able to get the maximum out of this unit.
      I got the same/similar fridge too. The Alpicool CF45 and set to 34F at 75-80F ambient it uses 50% of the Jackery 500 battery.

    • @km4fsi827
      @km4fsi827 Před 4 lety +1

      @@christianholmstedt8770 Yes i do the same with the dc-dc converter wile in my camper. i also use 200 watts of solar to charge when setting at camp.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +1

      @@christianholmstedt8770 that's an awesome tip for car charging! Thanks!

    • @christianholmstedt8770
      @christianholmstedt8770 Před 4 lety

      @@RevereOverland
      Yeah thx. Got to max out the possibilities :)

  • @Cok76
    @Cok76 Před 2 lety

    Very good practical demonstration of its abilities. I appreciate it so much.

  • @Mudpuddle123
    @Mudpuddle123 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for clearing my doubts about the CPAP

  • @mr.mister4110
    @mr.mister4110 Před 3 lety +5

    I got the 1000. Twice as cool.

  • @erich2425
    @erich2425 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. The actual review I have been searching for. Keep it up and you have a new subscriber.

  • @TrashmanShazam
    @TrashmanShazam Před 2 lety

    Just picked up a Jackery 240. Amazon has a good deal on them for $160 right now. Excited to try one out and possibly get a solar panel in the future

  • @ceejezzyes06
    @ceejezzyes06 Před 2 lety

    Love the explanation and demo of the use cases of these batteries. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @HondaFit4Adventure
    @HondaFit4Adventure Před 3 lety +3

    Great Ad!
    Can you replace the battery or the fuses yourself without sending the unit in? Ask yourself this question before buying any batterybank.

  • @evanmiller9829
    @evanmiller9829 Před 3 lety +1

    Using ResMed AirSense 10 CPAP with the Resmed 12 V to 24V powersupply plugged into the E1000 12V port uses about 7% - 10% per night. And, that is with the humidifier ON level 3 and wifi ON and NO heated nose. Using the standard 120V power supply uses more power because it is burning A/C which the Jackery has to produce by running the inverter. Spend the $85 for the 12V to 24V ResMed power supply and the E500 should last 4 to 5 nights.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 3 lety

      Awesome, thanks for sharing!

    • @montyjohnstone4822
      @montyjohnstone4822 Před 3 lety

      My 500 will run my Resmed Airsense 10 for 2 nights.(with humidifier)

    • @evanmiller9829
      @evanmiller9829 Před 3 lety

      @@montyjohnstone4822 I suspect you are using the AC connection. The 500 and 1000 should use the same amount of power, just the 500 will be depleted sooner. I use the DC converter and about 7 hours of use with non heated hose and humidifier on 3, I use about 12%. Using my settings, the 500 should easily last about 4 nights (7 hours each)

  • @321southtube
    @321southtube Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the review. I bought a 500 and a 160. I've heard from actual purchase reviews that the jackery is....ok...and panels $300 not so good. You can get a better panel for 1/3 the price. Even then...the Jackery is "governed" and will not charge over 60-70%. It's name is HUGE only because they handed them out like candy to just about EVERYONE on CZcams. Its hard when someone simply hands you $800-$1000 of free stuff and honestly say what you feel....if you do, you stop getting $$$ and free stuff. You tube is THE worst place for reviews. They're all paid for.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 3 lety

      I bought my Jackery 240 and the 60W panel, but Jackery sent the 500 and 100W panel for free. I accepted the 500 because it was something I was considering buying anyway! My only complaint is the charging time, but I had someone suggest I use the inverter built into the 4Runner. It charges the 500 completely in half the time!

    • @HondaFit4Adventure
      @HondaFit4Adventure Před 3 lety

      Alot of power stations have there batteries and fuse blocks sealed up tight. This prevents the user from replacing the battery themselves.

    • @theroyalrem
      @theroyalrem Před rokem

      What would you suggest? I’m a full time RV-er and am looking into getting something with solar panels to go along with it

  • @aliceinchainz3003
    @aliceinchainz3003 Před 3 lety

    well my friend awsome job as usual.
    but im all bout doing things that make sense
    and im sold!!
    however...
    the jack 500 does not make sense..
    to be portable more mobile
    and to help the needs of everyone that may be camping with u..
    3 jack 240's make more sense
    gaming
    reading
    charging
    hotspots
    laptops
    cameras
    drones wich u can take a jack 240 with u
    which leaves 2 at camp.
    in different locations.
    no kids fighting lol
    better to have 3 smaller units in diff locations
    than 1 larger unit that has to be stationary
    and cannot give the privacy that a person may need.
    and those solar panels are the god sents!!!
    the 500 and the 1000 great for stationary big jobs.
    but to keep the peace lol
    3 makes more sense.
    and thats way less than what the 1000 model would cost.

  • @LittleMissIssues
    @LittleMissIssues Před 2 lety

    Hey everyone!! I am struggling to decide between 300 and 500!!! I am going to be doing a cross country trip in autumn to the south....will need to run fans I'm sure- traveling with a little dog....

  • @michelesimko7541
    @michelesimko7541 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Liked test of fan,blanket and dryer. Ty

  • @damionf8987
    @damionf8987 Před 2 lety

    Great review. I appreciate the detail in trying the battery with various appliances. 👍🏾

  • @kentuckyproud4575
    @kentuckyproud4575 Před 4 lety +1

    Been looking at the smaller of the two, but i think you've sold me on the 500 with the smaller panel!

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +2

      Nice! The extra capacity and faster charge time (on 110v) is definitely useful.

  • @nievess9761
    @nievess9761 Před 2 lety

    Great explanation of what I need it!!! Thank you

  • @simonbanderas3806
    @simonbanderas3806 Před 3 lety

    Thanks man, best video so far on this subject.

  • @MilandIvanforlife7
    @MilandIvanforlife7 Před 3 lety +2

    I purchased one just now

  • @vinnyvidivici
    @vinnyvidivici Před 3 lety +4

    12:19 - “Now I got it running, playing some quality CZcams content.”
    (It’s his own video.) 😂🤘🏼

  • @anns1921
    @anns1921 Před 2 lety

    Your review was great and so informative and helpful. Thank you so much!!!

  • @3asyrider75
    @3asyrider75 Před rokem

    I ordered the latest 260 and 80w solar panel

  • @80SeriesPakistan
    @80SeriesPakistan Před 3 lety

    Wonderful review. We love these little gensets

  • @TheBreamer999
    @TheBreamer999 Před 2 lety

    In a power out situation I would run my Raspberry Pi 4, 1 watt and my router 18 watts and my 32 inch monitor , 30 watts. The Jackery 240 would handle this no problem. I have an AP Adventure 800, which I use, but it's SLA, and heavy

  • @Ret2Play
    @Ret2Play Před 2 lety

    Very thorough review, thanks!

  • @JHJohnson
    @JHJohnson Před 2 lety

    Good video, i like the side by side comparison

  • @Yerevan1964
    @Yerevan1964 Před 3 lety

    The Jackery 500 is 24Ah, not 40. Great post overall. Thanks.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 3 lety

      The Jackery 500 is the equivalent to 40Ah at 12.7 volts.

    • @Yerevan1964
      @Yerevan1964 Před 3 lety

      @@RevereOverland My apologies. You are right.

  • @SuperwheelieOverland
    @SuperwheelieOverland Před 4 lety

    Nice video. Simple, clear and to the point 👍 and trying out all these accessories gives a good perspective on what works and what doesn’t... thank you ! Now, what about a coffee machine 😉

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +1

      I don't have a coffee machine to test! I doubt they'll work though. Anything that heats rapidly, like the toaster and kettle, tends to have too high of a power draw!

    • @SuperwheelieOverland
      @SuperwheelieOverland Před 4 lety

      Ahhh ... ok ... just like the angle grinder on the 240. well, I’ll keep using my propane stove for coffee 😉 How long does it take to charge (the 240 and 500) via cigarette lighter plug while you’re driving ?

  • @logicreversed18t
    @logicreversed18t Před 4 lety +2

    The most important thing I learned from this video = I don't understand how electricity works.
    To the google box to brush up!

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +2

      That’s what’s great about the Jackery - you don’t need to learn!

  • @jeannettedougert5466
    @jeannettedougert5466 Před 2 lety

    This was an awesome review!! Thanks so much!!

  • @dannyleonidas4328
    @dannyleonidas4328 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you use a 100 watt solar panel on the 240

  • @sedlacep
    @sedlacep Před rokem

    THX, really useful.

  • @KphOutdoors27
    @KphOutdoors27 Před 2 lety

    Great review !

  • @kforin9824
    @kforin9824 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful! Thank you.

  • @gellotion
    @gellotion Před 3 lety +1

    SO EASY to DIY.
    I'm baffled as to why YOU would buy one of these after I've seen you fit camp showers and diesel heaters into boxes. 🤷‍♂️
    These are for people who aren't handy with tools and not good at figuring things out, imo. Get a battery, a cheap inverter (they often have built in USB outputs), a 12v socket with alligator clips, and a $10 Harbor Freight battery charger, and you're done.
    Buy a toolbox to fit it all into, and drill some holes to fit the outlets if you're really feeling fancy.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s a good point. I don’t have the confidence in my electrical knowledge to create an instructional video yet! These are clean and easy, and I use my 500 every single time I go camping. I did just buy a 50Ah battery to do a dual battery setup, so I’m planning on learning!

    • @gellotion
      @gellotion Před 3 lety

      @@RevereOverland I appreciate your reply. Electrical might seem overwhelming at first, but it's really pretty easy. I'm sure you could figure it out after one night of binging CZcams vids.
      I'm no expert but I built my first solar system for a boat a few years ago with cheap eBay parts, then friends' travel vans, an RV, and an off grid cabin. I encourage you to look into it

    • @HondaFit4Adventure
      @HondaFit4Adventure Před 3 lety +1

      Look at all the jackery links and promo code. This was an advert

  • @illustriouslaz
    @illustriouslaz Před 2 lety

    I got that same Lenovo, its a piece of crap. LOL!
    Thanks for the video. Really educated me on the Jackery products

  • @GrantSR
    @GrantSR Před 4 lety +2

    At least you properly called it a "battery pack." Personally, I don't trust any product that markets by getting hundreds of CZcamsrs to pretend it is a good product.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety

      What else do people call it? I've heard solar generator a lot.
      I know they send these out to a lot of CZcamsrs, but I do genuinely like the product. It's definitely not for everyone though!

    • @GrantSR
      @GrantSR Před 4 lety

      @@RevereOverland Marketers bill them as "Solar Generators" because that sounds better than "Large Bank of Cheap Lithium Ion Batteries With a Crappy, Low-Powered Square Wave Inverter Attached, All for Four Times What They are Worth." A review of one of these things after using them for only a few days (or even a month) is worthless. In a year, all these gullible CZcamsrs will be deleting their glowing reviews of these things when they start dying or catching fire all over the country.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety

      I've had the Jackery 240 since September, but I'll let you know how it's doing in a year!

  • @jasonmirtich
    @jasonmirtich Před 4 lety +3

    Great review. Thank you. Can you further explain wiring it to the truck battery to charge when running?

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +2

      The 4Runner has a 12v outlet at the back that is on when the vehicle is on. It has tiny wires that I don't trust, so I ran an 8 gauge wire from the battery to the back. I added a new 12v outlet, and used the factory power to turn on/off a relay for the 8 gauge wire.

    • @jasonmirtich
      @jasonmirtich Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks. I think I’ll try and do the same. Can you jump start the truck with it if needed?

  • @thaitoan4760
    @thaitoan4760 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your voice man

  • @quintonmuna
    @quintonmuna Před 3 lety

    Very well explained 👍👍👍

  • @acrossguysy
    @acrossguysy Před rokem

    240파워뱅크에 100w 태양광패널 쓰는데 만족중입니다.

  • @jstratten5326
    @jstratten5326 Před 3 lety

    What a great review !

  • @faagailuapo7768
    @faagailuapo7768 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for such an informative video. In regards to the cpap usage, do you know if she was using a 12v adapter or just the regular wall adapter? Thanks in advance for any information.

  • @kathyarcher6601
    @kathyarcher6601 Před 4 lety +3

    Question, do you have to use there 12 volt solar panel charger, or any 100 watt panel with a charge controller and a positive and negative set of wires? Do they have a proprietary stile plug that's needed?

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +3

      You can use any solar panel. All you need is an 8mm DC connector, which can be picked up off Amazon.

  • @NewNewton
    @NewNewton Před 3 lety

    Love this review, thanks 👍

  • @jonbarnard7186
    @jonbarnard7186 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the useful analysis. My understanding is you have to factor in efficiency before you do the calculation to determine capacity. You need to multiply the nominal wattage by the efficiency (85% in the case of the 240) and then divide your load into the capacity to determine the time you get with a specific device. So the 240 gives you about 200 watthours useful capacity. This is true, I understand, with all power banks as well. You never get the nominal capacity. And a lot of them are much less than 85% At least jackery publishes this, unlike most manufacturers (assuming they're telling the truth with 85%) .
    You published this in April. I'm curious to know how you feel about it now. Have you been using it since April? How's it holding up?

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 3 lety +1

      I really like the 500. I have a dual battery setup now, but still use the 500!

  • @3gg23
    @3gg23 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice PC

  • @exil3dlivecom
    @exil3dlivecom Před 4 lety

    Damn... this the best review for this product. Only 1 problem I see personally. I wish you plugged in a modern extreme gaming machine like the Helios or a high end RIG and using it as a workstation for rendering. In case if you don't know, rendering maxes out the cpu and gpu to 100 utilization. I'm guessing about 200 watts. From my calculations... that would kill this little box in about 2 to 3 hours and not days.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety

      The 500 runs my PC with an i7 9700k, RTX2070, both my monitors, etc. it’s not going to last more than 2 or 3 hours while rendering, like you said.

    • @exil3dlivecom
      @exil3dlivecom Před 4 lety

      @@RevereOverland ahhh... ok. Glad you agreed. Subbed.

  • @donusmc1
    @donusmc1 Před 2 lety +1

    Will they hold charge for extended periods (~1 year) without power loss or damaging the battery?

  • @MrDawnzo
    @MrDawnzo Před 3 lety +1

    Hey thank you for the awesome review dude! What LED light was that?

  • @ib516
    @ib516 Před 4 lety

    The solar panel outputs are more different than you know. The Jackery 500 will decrease the amount of power it accepts as it gets closer to 100%. When you are charging at when it's at 97%, even from the wall it might only take 60 watts or so.

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety

      Really? I’ve never seen more that about 65W, and Jackery contact said that’s about the max input they’d expect from solar.

    • @drewshepherd1559
      @drewshepherd1559 Před 4 lety

      Could it be the sun exposure is limiting both panels to ~60w? Perhaps in stronger/hotter sunlight the 100w panel would see its full potential.

    • @ib516
      @ib516 Před 4 lety

      @@RevereOverland yes. I use a 100w Renogy panel on mine and never get much over 60-65w in full sun at a low SOC

  • @reggaespiritdance
    @reggaespiritdance Před 2 lety

    Well done 👍🏻

  • @Yahoomediaclub
    @Yahoomediaclub Před 2 lety

    The best well explained information on the Jackery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ we already have the 500 and now realise to power an Alpicool CX30 we need this plugged in for 3 day trips, My question is can I use a double lighter socket to power my Fiamma max Air On & Off from the same Jackery 500? Thanks

  • @peten1887
    @peten1887 Před 3 lety +2

    Curious if it will run a vacuum packer?

  • @LeftyMcgee808
    @LeftyMcgee808 Před 4 lety +1

    What were the watts pulling for the blow dryer, toaster? Wondering how high you can go with the 500? Like can you use something that has 550 wats? Or 520 wats for 5 minutes? Just curious

  • @billpatterson9361
    @billpatterson9361 Před rokem

    You think the 240 would be able to jump my motorcycle? I plug one end of the motorcycle charger (battery tender) into the Jackery and the other into ther motorcycle.

  • @capt.stubing5604
    @capt.stubing5604 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review, I wish I knew if there was a way to charge it from existing solar panels.

    • @tonycrawford6101
      @tonycrawford6101 Před 3 lety +2

      Check out Hobotech for your answer.

    • @gellotion
      @gellotion Před 3 lety +1

      Of course there is. You just need a panel, a $20 charge controller, and a cheap inverter.

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 Před 3 lety

      @@gellotion and don’t forget the right connectors!😂

  • @martinhall3443
    @martinhall3443 Před 2 lety

    Can I use my solar panels. I have a portable case . Would they be compatible. With a jacket 500. Great video very informative thank you.

  • @garyreed354
    @garyreed354 Před 2 lety

    If. u want to see some good tests look them up in Australia lock up cristal battery vs lithium no comparison crista battery 30%better then lithium don't frees or burn and can discharge to 0 won't kill it if u use in tent and go home to charge great but if your ont the road not to good takes for ever to charge

  • @gracielaleon4543
    @gracielaleon4543 Před 4 lety

    Amazing explanation thank you

  • @adnannisa12
    @adnannisa12 Před 4 lety +2

    Great review. Does the 240 works with air pump?

  • @JohnHMoore
    @JohnHMoore Před 4 lety +1

    Other than pulling too much power, any reason that you couldn't plug a power strip into the AC plug in the 500 to power more than one AC item? The Jackery 1000 has three AC plugs, which would be useful, but is sooo much more money!

    • @RevereOverland
      @RevereOverland  Před 4 lety +3

      You can definitely use more than one thing using a power strip - that's how I was running my computer, monitors, and accessories all at once!

  • @camplerland1578
    @camplerland1578 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @michaelgorgolione4092

    Which one would I buy to power my JBL party box 710 and how long would it be able to run my JBL party box 710

  • @JERRYR708
    @JERRYR708 Před 3 lety +1

    What do you recommend for camping in a tent and truck bed camper shell? I use old school ice chests and propane heaters. I need to power 2 Samsung phones, 1 Tablet, 1 camera, 2 rechargeable lanterns, 2 flashlights, a 14 watt radio/CD player, 1 battery powered fan w/rechargeable batteries and a few other small devices with rechargeable batteries that need one AC plug to charge batteries . I don't want to pay for more power bank than I need. Thanks.

    • @BC-hc5dq
      @BC-hc5dq Před 3 lety

      You can never have too many power banks. 😁

  • @haroldwatson490
    @haroldwatson490 Před 2 lety

    I bought the Jackery 240 and the Jackery 60 watt solar panel. The only real event using it was camping out charging 2 cell phones for a 3 day period as it performed very good. I would like to power my ham radio with it. My ham radio pulls about 20 amps while using an output of 100 watts. So can the Jackery 240 stand up for this? If so then for how long? If I connected the 60 watt solar panel to the 240 how long could I transmit with the 100W output ham radio? The video is great! Thank you!

  • @Paintbl99
    @Paintbl99 Před 3 lety

    Great review

  • @larrybraverman7997
    @larrybraverman7997 Před 2 lety

    Your review was excellent! We live in a condominium in a building so are limited.For some reason it seems that if anyone sneezes the power goes out.Do you think that the 500 would serve a useful purpose .TV…small frig..etc .what type of wattage frig would I look for?

  • @stuyoe4060
    @stuyoe4060 Před 3 lety +1

    try on rice cooker and portable fridge?

  • @a.l.alexander3668
    @a.l.alexander3668 Před 3 lety

    Thanks

  • @nocterniaobscura
    @nocterniaobscura Před 2 lety

    usefull AF, thanks!

  • @jakefarm1280
    @jakefarm1280 Před rokem

    How long does this hold a full charge without any use and just being stored for emergencies?

  • @raggazo23
    @raggazo23 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video !
    But I’m wondering which one do you recommend for an inflatable mattress. That’s all I needed a jackery for my camping. Thanks