RV FEATURE
The problem with taking all this gear with us is the need to power them . In the past , that meant taking a generator or fitting an inverter , along with the necessary high capacity battery system to support it . Surely there is a simpler solution .
Introducing portable lithium power stations …
WHAT ARE THEY ?
In simple terms , these portable power stations comprise a high capacity lithium battery , a 240V inverter , AC and DC charging as well as a solar controller . Basically , everything you need to power all your devices away from mains power all in an easy to transport package .
HOW POWERFUL ARE THEY ?
Portable power stations come in a range of sizes and corresponding capacities from around 100W AC to over 2000W AC . In this regard , they are very similar in output to most portable 240V generators .
WHAT CAN THEY POWER / RECHARGE ?
Basically , anything you can plug into a mains power outlet at home or a USB port you can run or recharge from a portable power station . They will almost always have a pure sine wave inverter built in , as well as a range of other outputs , such as automotive 12V sockets , USB ports of all types and capacities , and some even have wireless charging stations for smartphones .
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST ?
This is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string . They are generally rated in terms of both their maximum output in watts as well as the internal battery capacity in watt hours ( Wh ). As an example , the Bluetti EB55 we tested here has a maximum output of 700W and the internal battery is rated at 537Wh .
If you were to run a 700W appliance continuously on the Bluetti EB55 , the internal battery would be flat in around 45 minutes .
We have given this Bluetti EB55 a thorough workout over the last few months and it has passed with flying colours .
Most portable power stations have the ability to recharge using a solar panel .
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