Beginner’s Guide: CHEAPEST Way to POWER Your VAN Life!

Join us as we review the New BLUETTI Portable Power Station AC50B, the ultimate van life simple power solution. With its 448Wh capacity and 700W output, this can easily charge your phone, laptop, and other van life items.

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[davidgregory]

This is the god father of nomadic/van life YouTube. He’s been sharing stories and rigs for quite some time

[sharkcookie.YouTube]

Get the biggest one you can afford is solid advise. The smaller power stations are not able to run most appliances. No crock pot, no air frier, no water kettle. My AC180, which is just over 1 kWh, can run my fridge for 2 to 3 days, that's it. If I use it for anything else I'm running out quicker. I think the AC1800 or Ecoflow Delta 2 are rhe sweet spot.

[deeneeevans]

These videos on power stations are highly useful. And your unbiased opinion on each and every one of them is extremely helpful. As always you are doing a great service to your viewers. Keep up the great work Bob !

[OverlandOne]

I have a bluetti AC200P powering my van. I have been on the road full time for a year now, and it has worked very well. It runs my window ac unit in the hot season and my fridge/freezer. It also powers my diesel heater in the winter. I have 720 watts of solar on my roof and, so far, so good. I have a champion 2000 watt generator for back up which I use when it is very cloudy for a few days. I also have a bluetti EB3A that I use to recharge my phone, usb water pump, and other devices. I also use it to power my soldering iron, tire air pump, and anything else where I need portable power outside my van for repairs or whatever. I have been very happy with both Bluetti units and I have reccomended them to other rv people I have met on the road. All thanks to reviews Bob did a few years ago. Thank Bob. Safe travels Sir.

[andrewminjiras]

Once in a while I would like to hear more about budgeting. How much does one spend on food, gas, car insurance etc. not an exact amount but a rough outline of expenses…perhaps devoting 2 or 3 minutes to spending issues. Thanks

[IvyRosethebus]

I love love love my portable washer-spinner machine. The clothes are almost dry when the spin is done.

[morganwoolsey]

"Hello Everyone and Welcome To MY Next Project." Me, after everytime Bob recites his opener.😅😅

[pattierwin]

Glad to see promotion of these units. Several years ago, I had bought a “solar generator” for use in my camper van. I got so much grief on the boards. How stupid it was to buy one when I could make one cheaper, etc. Well, I had also made one with a lead acid battery and as an older woman, it was very heavy. I tried to explain that I had talents others didn’t have (like I made almost all clothing and foods from scratch), but electronics was not one of them. So, my Inergy Apex plug and play fit my needs much better than putting together all the parts to make my own system. For me, spending the money made more sense.

[wyrdadventures]

I had a pecron 2000 gifted to me that ran my Alpicool 18 qt fridge for almost 10 days. Bluetti is still the best I think.

[carolyn]

I have a portable washer with a spinner. I got mine at walmart online Costway is the brand. It cleans better than my big washer. I need to build a platform to raise up the height to not strain the back. Then put rollatrs on it to move it around. I currently put in in the bathtub and you have the drain and sprayer right there. Hope this helps everyone.

[MARKCANEER]

This is a great review. Thank You for taking the time to get it posted. Stay Safe, keep posting and I'll keep watching 🙏👍🐕‍🦺😎

[pursleydl]

I LOVE my Bluetti EB3A. Easy peasy to use for over night use for 2 nights in my SUV. Then plug into the car while driving. 3 hours later all charged or charge by solar.

[wdowgal]

Re: the washing machine, if it wobbles where you normally use it (probably not where you just tested it), believe it or not, pool noodles can absorb some of that movement and prevent its wanting to "dance, and then walk away!" I've got them between my washer, the wall, and the dryer in my doublewide and it's much better than without it).

[FiatVoluntasTua]

Yeah Bluetti is my favorite. TY for this video, it was extremely helpful bc I have been lookin around to expand a bit. The fact that Bluetti has external batteries they sell that can connect to the bigger device is the winner for me. Just keep recharging the lighter external battery via the transportable solar panels and it'll keep the large Max Bluetti charged. That way there's no lugging the big one in & out of your rig. I have yet to afford the external battery but it's on the list!😄✌️🏼❤🌻✝️💕

[cue-yokz]

I love my Bluetti AC200P's. They stand behind their product. I buy the older tech to save money. They work fine! Thank you for your videos and honesty.

[tinkering]

Looking forward to your washing machine video.

[Moppyfloppy]

This is why I love watching your videos. Real information about what works and what don't work 😎

[stanbyme]

I bought Goal Zero back in 2019. No one speaks of them anymore. Have 1500 & 500 plus suitcase solar panels. No issues. In Subaru Crosstrek. I’ve used 500 when staying in cabins with no power. Perfect size. The 1500 is harder to get out of vehicle & is heavier. It powers my Dometic fridge.

[wdowgal]

My FIRST PPS is a Jackery 500 Explorer, lol. Then I bought a bigger Ecoflow River 2 Pro; NOW, I just bought a Bluetti AC180. I still use my Jackery in the kitchen for power outages, and it's so small, I bring it along in the van when I'm on the road--with the EcoFlow and the Bluetti!

[gailasgreatdanesandmanes]

I love my portable washer... shopping for a power station