RV FEATURE
With an AC input of up to 800W , the Explorer 1000 Pro will fully charge in just under two hours when connected to mains power . However , it will take up to nine hours in good conditions to fully charge on two 80W SolarSaga panels . Using the 12V car adaptor , it will take up to 12 hours .
The battery , which weighs 11.5kg , has a projected life of 1000 fullcharge cycles , at which point it will reduce to about 80 per cent capacity , and gradually reduce further from there . It features both over-voltage and short-circuit protection .
I set out to decide if this equipment would be a worthy addition to my tent-camping kit . I can unequivocally now say that it is . Portable lithium power stations such as this are quiet , produce no ongoing emissions , and when paired with solar panels , are completely ‘ green ’ to recharge . It
will easily meet my power needs . However , the Explorer 1000 Pro is not waterproof , so it must be kept out of the rain .
Caravanners with a decent 12V system might not require a device such as this , unless they were heading out for the day and still needed power , but anyone else would find it incredibly useful .
JACKERY EXPLORER 1000 PRO
RRP : $ 1899 WARRANTY : Three years
JACKERY SOLARSAGA 80W SOLAR PANELS
RRP : $ 459 WARRANTY : Three years
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