Jackery, ECOFLOW, Goal Zero and ETC

I've been really bouncing this around my head for sometime. Today I pulled the trigger on the Bluetti EB3A. Ill post some things and share my experience when it arrives.

 

I have the jackery 500 I use it with my iceco fridge. It used to power my fridge 2 to 3 days which was perfect, now it will barely last 24 hours. Pretty disappointed as it's only a few months old with minimal use. If you're dead set on jackery get the 1k

 

Pretty sweet

 

12% to 100% in 1 hour and 23 minutes.

 

Ecoflow is still having a decent sale and you can use discount code EFHOBOTECH5 on top of it. Compliments to HOBOTECH on the youtubes. Glad I placed my order 2 weeks ago :/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3gZuLm14sSI

 

Just ordered a bluetti EB70S and picked up a folding 100w panel from the hazard fraught. will be using it to run a snomaster LP96 for 5 days and 4 nights in early august rather than needing to run the truck daily to prevent a dead battery situation.

And now that I have bought it for $569, the eb70s is now on sale for $499.

Edit: TL;DR: save your money for something better.

I brought the 100w panel and the EB70S (which is advertised as 716Wh) to camp, had the fridge stocked, and at temp for a full day on AC power in a garage with A/C before we went to camp. switched from truck power to the bluetti at 8:00pm on Wednesday. Overnight the EB70S dropped down to 40% charge remaining, so I connected the solar panel and positioned it in full sunlight as best as I could. the most power the panel put out was about 40w, which was enough to limp along all day but by 9:00pm Thursday, the EB70S was at 20%, I then had to switch back over to truck power. Friday I figured I would leave the Bluetti plugged into the solar panel to charge and after an entire day of charging with no power draw, it was still not even showing 40% charge.

I am sure these setups are great when parked in full sunlight (which is less than ideal for camping in hot weather) or connected to multiple panels but for a total investment of $740 this was a huge disappointment. I will be much better served by a small generator and a deep cycle 12v battery as a power source for the fridge.

 

So I emailed EcoFlow to see if they would honor that new discount code since i just purchased mine and the didn’t batt and honored it. I know they didn't have to do it but, they did, and I greatly appreciate it.

 

ECOFLOWWELCOME50 good for additional $50 off right now on their website

 

River (300wH) arrived. Quick summary vs the Jackery 300.

Price - 215 vs 209 (when I got it a year ago) .. about equal
Size - 11x7x8 vs 9x5x8 See above. Jackery is significantly smaller.
Weight - 11 lb vs 7 lb. Jackery is significantly lighter.

Input - River - built in AC input (just need a 3 prong computer cable) + XT60 DC input, comes with a MC4 cable for house-style solar panels. Jackery - DC barrel input only, will need a power supply for AC input (laptop ones will work), jackery panels have the appropriate DC output.

Output - River - 600W inverter, Jackery 300W inverter. Significantly more output power.

Other stuff. River has wifi and software updates. Jackery is just a brick.

Tbh, if I was to carry it around and I don't need more than 300w output, the Jackery is better. To hook up to my truck's panel and power stuff in the truck, ecoflow wins.

Oh, also the ecoflow kept tripping the GFCI in my garage, heh.

 

Note #2 - the Ecoflow doesn't like the Tacoma's bed AC inverter either - it'll keep tripping off so you're stuck with the slower DC charging from 12V.

 

I have the Ecoflow Delta Pro 2kW with a 350W Bluetti solar array. The Bluetti array is slightly smaller than EF's 400W, but a lot cheaper, and works just fine. I did buy an inexpensive 30' cable to connect the two if extra length is needed-with a -10W penalty. The Bluetti array has some kickstands that work in a pinch, but I made a collapsible, adjustable angle frame with 1" pvc for added stability. I recently left my fridge plugged into my Delta Pro, which was plugged into the wall, for 8 days while on vacation in the event of a rolling brown out. That didn't happen but it was nice to have the insurance.

 

updated with my experience, this was a worst case scenario for me to test it out, (85-93 degrees F for 5 days with high humidity), maybe it would be better suited for fall/winter camping.

 

Anyone tried charging their EcoFlow river max with the Jackery 100W solar saga panel.
I just picked up the ecoflow cheap at an REI garage sale but it won't charge with the included adapter and the Jackery panel. I know the panel works as it charges my Jackery 500 just fine.
I'm thinking even though the adapter seems identical perhaps it isn't compatible.

 

I think you'll need an adapter:

$16 DC 8mm Female /DC7909 ToXT60 Female Connectors Adapter Connect Solar Panel for Lipo Battery Pack Compatible Portable Power Station River Delta and Solar Generator 1M/3Ft

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GMXYHRY

Based on my two seconds of googling: https://thesolaraddict.com/jackery-solar-panel-ecoflow/#How_to_connect_an_8mm_panel_to_an_XT60_input

 

Thanks for taking the time to respond.
That's what I used not that exact brand but still no luck. The Ecoflow was an REI return and it didn't state the reason why maybe that's it. Paid < $200.00 out the door so I guess I shouldn't complain. Everything else works perfectly. Might try another adapter on the off hand chance I got a defective one.

 

I know this is an old post, but I'll still give some feedback. I have a Jackery 1000 that has been replaced due to complete failure to charge. My friend I got it from has replaced 3 goal zeros now (2x500w and 1x1500w).

The GZ are way nicer, stackable, the 1500 has remote monitoring. But it seems they're all built to fail and they just warranty them

 

It seems that way my Jackery SolarSaga panel failed after using it about 4 times in the span of 6 months. They replaced it no questions asked but you think they would be a bit more robust. All my solar/battery gear is transported in a padded Pelican case and it still failed.

 

DIY option completed to replace jackery

 

Hey some of y'all with a ecoflow - mine keeps shutting down the 12v outlet when I turn on and off the vehicle. It's kinda annoying. Did I miss a setting somewhere?

 

We don't mess with anything other than Goal Zero.