Portable Power Stations Uses with Campers | Tips Tricks & Hacks

I share my best tips, tricks and hacks to gain INSANE capability using portable power stations with an RV. By using power stations with your camper, you can boondock for longer and save money on expensive battery upgrades. The value is in the countless ways you can use your PPS all year long, even when the camper is parked.

POWER STATIONS
Most Goal Zero Yeti's are out of stock right now, contact me if you need help...

Available on Amazon *

-These units are the only power stations available with the Anderson Power power pole OUTLET! The output on this unit has 20a capability, 10 less than the X series but still does the job!

1500x is currently out of stock, email me and I'll email when back in!

Other Great Power Banks WITHOUT the Anderson output:

OTHER ITEMS MENTIONED
30a to 15 amp adapter (many styles)

Please feel free to comment with product questions, I'm happy to help!
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[cdawgRJ]

This guy is the BEST reviewer I’ve seen. Every time I watch his video I feel smarter on the subject. He’s such a good teacher and awesome speaker

[edwardfensholt]

You have the best, clearest, most pragmatic camping/camper videos out there.

[neelimabaird]

Honestly, your reviews, creativity and articulation - you should have WAY more subscribers! Great job, again!

[JJulz]

Once again, you bring it all together in a way that makes perfect sense. Thank you Brian!

[jayw]

Not calling them solar generators earned a like from me. The actual information in the video is good as well.

[bidenwearsdiapers]

It is honestly shocking that you don’t have more subscribers Brian. This channel is awesome. I don’t yet own a teardrop but your content is helping me become educated/enlightened on so many levels.

[Spacecarboy]

When viewing videos regarding various power solutions, I only find a presentation worth praising about 3 or 4 times a year. Outstanding Brian.

[dschroeder]

Great job. You are a natural teacher! I have been dry camping for twenty years now and love what solar generators have done to change it for the better. We leave our Honda generator at home now. Funny, I did the same wonky thing in charging our trailer lead acid battery using the solar generator and external battery charger. As you say, it is super inefficient, but it totally worked. Thanks for putting yourself out there.

[freezinweasle]

I really appreciate your input and teachings. Thanks! Hopefully I won't fall for advertising hype due to your educating us.

[brianjessen]

Dude, I have been trying to solve all these problems and glad I ran into your video.

[commonsense]

Another great video! You sir have a very natural and relaxed manner about you in front of the camera. You need a TV show!

[geoffreno]

Just watched this video again for at least the 4th or 5th time. I pick up new details every time I watch it. Such a thorough and thoughtfully put together teaching video. Thanks once again for everything you do for the small trailer community.

Based on your teachings, I was able to understand how nonsensical it would be to "upgrade" my camper batteries to lithium. So I'm sticking with the 200 ah of AGM and augmenting with my just purchased GZ Yeti 1000X and 100 watt GZ Boulder briefcase. My career is in teaching Lean principles, and the waste that "locked down" lithium camper batteries create would have made me loco.

I'm running my camping refrigerator here at home off the Yeti 1000X and charging with the Boulder 100 BC placed on the back deck. This setup is giving me an opportunity to play with the set up which is helping me learn how the system works while also keeping that refrigerator "at the ready" for when we can finally get outside to do some winter camping.

Maybe someday, you can make some videos on the work you do at the Zen center. That's fascinating stuff to me.

Cheers!

[gearsNtools]

Great video, I like your style, chill but very informative!

[kevinhannah]

Excellent video! I am not getting my teardrop until April but trying to learn as much as I can. The more I watch your videos the more I learn. I go back and rewatch them and pick up something new each time. Thank you for doing this Brian. You are quick with the response to my questions.

[eddoolittle]

Brian, this video is so good. I just picked up an Ecoflow River Pro and it has 2 DC5521 outputs; I bought a DC5521 to PowerPole adapter - but I could easily have made my own. By the way, my Phillips CPAP has an available DC cord - and as you said it's much more efficient that using the 120v plug because that plug has an inverter to convert to low voltage anyway. Using the 120v cable means you're relying on two inverters (12v to 120v & 120v to 12v) when you don't have to. I tried it out with my old Jackery, and I saved somewhere between 30 and 50% power.

[allencolter]

Great Video. I have a couple of the Goal zero 1000x model. I was already doing most of the things you described.

[LivingInSantaClarita]

This is a great video! I am at exactly this spot right now. Inverter? Power Station? back and forth. We dry camp most of the time and are ok with our weekend usage of the two 12v batteries we have (with or without using our solar). We currently charge with the little Goal zero 150. We need to upgrade from that as it doesn't last the whole weekend and has limited power usage. I like your two choices in the video and how you explained using them. I will watch this again and the other videos about power. Thanks for explaining this in simplest forms. I can't wait for the set up video!

[Dylcandraen]

Thank you for the wonky solution, it is perfect for my needs. Great videos, keep up the good work.

[triptonmiller]

I am a beginner with jeep camping with little to no mechanical knowledge. Thank you for your detailed input with your videos. I love your videos and feel more confident as a new adventure seeker. I am to make this investment thanks to you.

[anthonypredes]

I love watching your videos and have learned much from you. Thank you. We bought an Ecoflo Delta max AND a Delta pro. Over $7000.00. Fried them both in a week. No reason or rhyme. Since we changed our phone number after we bought them, the company won't recognize us and warranty the products. I bought a 4000 watt inverter. A 400 amp hour lithium lifepo4 battery. A 40 amp mppt solar charge controller and made my own solar power generator using the 4- 160 watts(each) solar panels that came with the Delta Max. I now have a KILLER SYSTEM more powerful than anything on the market at the price point.