I have a Bluetti AC300 and one B300 battery. It is a beast! I live in a city but I am constructing a tiny house in the country. I bought it last year during a Christmas sale for $3,100. Going off grid is hard and it costs a bit to get established but my AC300 has worked flawlessly. We've been charging it at my apartment through the a/c wall outlet then taking it with us to the cabin. We run lights, fans, a/c on and off, charge phones and laptops, and charge power tools all on one charge for about 18 hours. We are about to install the solar panels this weekend so there's still more for us to discover with this powerhouse. I found 100w rigid mono panels for $99 from Renogy and they have performed well. I have 600w total and I draw in about 450w at a time with them. Not terrible and pretty cheap for solar. I think this is very budget friendly. I set my solar budget for $6k but only spent about $4k for everything. I can even charge the battery with my car's battery or a generator. You'll never be without power with this thing.

Bob, this Bluetti is my dream. I will be 64 next month and my husband will be 60 this year... When he retires there is no way that we will be able to afford our mortgage. There is no way I will go back into an apartment. I worry about the future constantly and this thing would open up so many options. I think it is phenomenal and I desperately wish I had one. It would also be fantastic for all of our power outages instead of a ridiculously loud smelly generator. We have an old fifth wheel and this Bluetti would be an answer to prayers. I absolutely love it. Thank you so much for this video. 👍💖

I'm so glad you did a review on this BLUETTI. I had decided to use this in my bus a while ago and this makes me even more confident in my decision! Thanks Bob!

This is perfect for people like me who really don’t understand all of the various converters and regulators and moderators and other unknowable things that go into having solar power. Have a one system that doesn’t require being wired into a bunch of other things and that can directly be charged and power your electrical needs is worth saving up for. It is definitely what I would choose. Thank you so much, Bob!

I like how you explain "What your needs are!"

I designed a solar power system for my off-grid cabin back in 2005. The unit you describe is so much better and cheaper than what I had to work with back then. I installed my system and it was hours and hours of work to calibrate and program it and thousands of dollars of parts. The Bluetti seems to be quite worth the money.

This is absolutely perfect for those of us that have zero experience with installing solar. Wow, I love this. And the power would be equal to living in a regular home! Can't beat that!

I love this system, I bought it for our future skoolie but tried it out in house. It ran my small room air conditioner plus our 60 Inch TV and digital boxes for 12 hours. I have two batteries. Love it

This big one will be PERFECT for the off grid cabin we plan to build! Thanks Bob!

Bought the AC300 and B300 plus 2 of the solar panel sets. Working great in my 2021 Transit self built camper van. I wanted to buy it once and not have to worry about upgrading if I did not get the best at the time of purchase. Also, like that it’s all together - not a million parts and pieces to purchase and connect.

Fantastic options for every application. On your recommendation I got the bluetti eb 70. It raised standard of living thanks, Bob.

That system is HUGE! I still think I could fit the AC300 under my bed in my minivan camper. This could last for days with my minifridge. I get it that the AC300 is expensive, but it truly is a one and done power solution. Thanks for sharing this!

This would likely work for me. I have a full-time remote job, so would need a sufficient system to run the electronics and store the extra power for less sunny days and those lovely emergencies in life. I'd prefer not to build a system myself. All the better if it is plug and play and portable. I'd love to see an example of this system connected to roof panels. I'm very glad you posted this video today. :-)

Yes! Thank you Bob and gang! I am the targeted viewer for this. I am not technical enough to put together a system but do have technical needs like the use of a laptop all day, watch TV, run a fridge/freezer. Even an ac when hot. I like the security if I'm traveling up north and if there is a week long storm I'm not stressing to get charhe and can relax and enjoy the rain. Thank you so very much for showing this option!

Last March I ordered a new van. From that point on I started to do all my research on what parts suited my needs. I got several bids from various companies. All bids were almost double the cost of this system. Once I decided on the Bluetti AC 300 for its simplicity and plug and play I was hooked. Since my initial purchase of one battery I have purchased another battery giving me over 6000 watt hours. I just picked up my van 2 weeks ago. I will keep you posted. Great review Bob

Some of us travel in RVs but not full-time. Some of us want options for backup or off grid energy for our RVs, homes or a little shack we may have on some property. You are a trusted source of information; I very much appreciate the review!

Bob, I ordered the 5100pro bluetti when it was a kick starter campaign.....so wish I had waited. At 160lbs as a full unit of battery bank and inverter converter etc....it is to big to roll out for our camping in a tiny airstream. We should go with this system. This one is going to be our power back up for our home. The reason I bring it up is so that as people go to the bluetti site.....the 5100 is to heavy for our camping needs. And lord knows these all in one units are the easiest way to go. In 2014 we got a German poloroid unit all plug and play runs my husband's CPAP for 4 days and weighs about 30lbs. Love these type of units and the lithium ion phosphate chemistry is safe. Thanks for all you do to share with us all. Hope to see you down the road again one day.

I purchased the EB 70 last year and added an Alpicool 35 fridge to my van. The EB 70 has worked consistently, and I've had zero issues except for learning where to bungee cord the panels to the van. It feels like (to me) the winds are more sustained with increased mph than they used to be. Regardless, the bungees worked well. A fridge is a game changer. Very happy with the Bluetti.

I honestly don't need a lot of power to get by, but I believe it is better to have too much rather than not enough. Having more than you need comes in handy when you have a lot of cloudy/rainy days and can not charge up what you have for what you need.

Bob: "I don't want you to lust after this." Me: "Too late!" 🤪

It's been fun to watch you learn and change--a few years ago I remember you NOT being so thrilled with ANY premade solar system--Bluettii has been a game changer for a lot of people--if I ever build out van I will design it around the Bluettii 200--it's all I would ever need and I'd cook about 90% microvave!

My minivan power is DIY. 5 years no problems. Today I would buy an all-in-one after considering cost+time. But I do value the learning process 🎈

Up until this unit, and the EcoFlow Pro came out, the pace of progression was insane!! You were afraid to buy something because something better came out in 2 weeks lol. However now that craziness ended, and I like how they are getting some longer term use under their belt! “Latest and Greatest” is nice, but it’s also a risk to buy a brand new model that doesn’t have the test of time. The solar input capability of this AC300 is phenomenal!! I agree with you that 80 lbs is pretty much the cutoff before you need a second pair of hands, or a hoist of some kind. That’s why I wasn’t crazy about the 150 lb Bluetti EP500

I had to wait two years but I just got mine (well the ac300) the 200 should be here tomorrow !! 🎉I’m so happy😊

I am still trying to work out what my needs will be. Whatever I do, I want something that will be expandable and last a long time.

Can't wait to see your AC500 Review Bob. These lithium plug and play batteries have changed everything. They make long term boondocking more practical and a great option for many, especially families.

In this world of uncertainty, this information is invaluable for those who think we may be forced to live off grid due to an EMP or other disaster. So much info to wade through and I appreciate your discussion on this.

Best explanation starting at 04:00 I love the fact that you can charge batteries separately and have a potentially unlimited supply of power, recharging faster than you can draw power from it... I would have 80 of the B 300 batteries on hand, that should be enough to get me through winter... LOL

I am so glad I found this I’m trying to decide what to get what everybody thinks is the better option thank you so much.

I lean towards getting this system for several reasons, some of which mentioned in this video. I do plan on starting nomadic life very soon with the intention of getting a small off-grid a-frame cabin and geodesic dome sometime down the road. What I like about this is that it is portable and can be moved, whereas the permanent systems that are installed in vehicles are essentially stuck there. I greatly prefer flexibility and optionality, (one of the key reasons I am drawn to nomadic life). If I had a large Clam tent or Wall/Bell tent, this would work well in it I believe. Additionally, I also like stealth and don't want permanent solar panels on my vehicle (4Runner), plus I will have a large cargo box on the roof. Also, I will largely be following spring/fall weather and even though where I live in Utah we get plenty of solar, places that I like to go in the Pacific Northwest get a lot of rain, thus having a large battery reserve would be ideal when several days could go by without sunshine.

The 200 Max with 2 x B230 takes you to 6144. You can also use the B300 x 2 for 8k watts. I think that is enough to run a cabin off grid. I also got 3 x 200 watt RichSolar folding glass panels. I may get another folding panel for 800 or 900 watts. I got the 500 watt solar brick adapter so I should be good to go with three panels.

Thanks! This is wonderful! I really enjoy learning from your thought out the years. You are a blessing to many Mr. W.

You're right bob! I spent $1800 in Q this last winter just for 2 100ah lithium batteries + labor to install in my RV. This is good info for a future cabin build on some vacant land. My truck camper has 400 W solar, 1500W Inverter, 100ah SOK Lithium battery. I can't tell you how much all of that cost me with the hardware to attach to the roof and the cabling and the parts and tools to make the terminations and the fuse box, etc. An all in one solution like the ones Bluetti offers that can fit your energy needs seem like a no-brainer whether you're in an off grid minivan or big rig or remote cabin. Thanks for bringing these products to our attention and serving all of the nomadic community!

Thanks for this review. I decided to go with this system, with two batteries. I plan on using it in my RV, and also in my home, as an emergency power bank during power outages. I’m very happy with it, so far! One thing that I don’t like about this system, are the battery cables. If you fail to engage the slide “lock” on the cable plug after plugging it in, the system will see the battery, and will power it up, but it won’t be able to draw any power from it. These aren’t just latches to keep the plugs in, they are also switches that quietly interrupt the BMS connections! All in all though, this is a great system!

I just purchased this, with and extra Battery for my shuttle bus. Thanks for the review and all of your videos. They have given me the confidence to live free.

What an amazing power system! My 5 year plan is to live half of my life in my SUV (like I'm doing now) or a van and the other half on a sailboat. How cool is it that I could just move this power system easily from one to the other and power 2 homes for the price of 1!!! I'd better start saving! Thanks again Bob, you're the BEST!

I know... I priced out the parts, engineering, and labor for a Battleborn 500 w/Victron 3000 system and it was much more expensive! Then I came across Bluetti. Wow... What a game changer [The same equipment you are telling everyone about...] There's no difference between an Off-Grid Cabin and a Host Mammoth Camper, if you live in full-time; especially in Oregon [Where you can have an entire week of rain.]. Thank you for showing people this.

I am seriously considering getting a Bluetti AC300. The power goes out entirely too often in my area. I don't like to start a gas generator unless the power is out for more than a day. A solar generator can power my oxygen generator, and other things of necessity during a short-term power outage. $5000 is a lot for such a thing, especially when a Generac that run the whole house for $4000 more. Probably get both in time. Good video. 👍

I just bought this whole system. For the plug and play, and for future application from vanlife to building an off grid casita!

I own the AC200max, the quality is phenomenal. And I have 700 wats of solar, and the inverter and the charger in my RV... My inverter, charge controller and cables cost me just shy of 3 grand a couple years ago. Now I am always building something, but if I were not that handy I would buy the bluetti rather than trying to find someone to build a system.

AC300 or AC200 Max would be ideal if they had an intelligent connection to charge off the alternator without the risk of draining the van battery, it's the one thing Bluetti is missing to make them the perfect van life solution.

I need this for off-grid living (after I buy my land) because it is simple to use and expandable. As you explained, the price is worth it. Another YTbr got the Point Zero Energy Titan but it's higher priced, more bulky-looking and takes forever to get, and I mean months.😦 The Bluetti is priced a little lower, is more compact and neat looking and I trust the name. Time to save up for it because I'm definitely going to get it! SO thrilled that you did this demonstration because my needs and questions are all answered with the BLUETTI AC300 and B300! I have a Renogy Phoenix 200 that I'll use in my minivan when I get it and go nomad in a couple of weeks. Thanks, Bob!

This channel is indeed cheap RV living Bob and every bit of your knowledge is appreciated! These folks coming into this lifestyle have to understand that although this is going to be cheaper it's not free RV living! I'll tell you what personally I would rather invest the money in a blue Eddie solar generator and be happy with my outdoor fresh air living then having to break my back and hand away my money to some landlord ! Seriously folks step back for just a second and really take in that title land lord! Seriously land-lord LOL that just sounds evil and toxic! Cheap RV living is a godsend! I'm just hoping and praying that the corporate world doesn't get wind of people trying to live Easier Better Lives and put cheap RV living in a monetary package like they do everything else! I hate corporate anyting and I hope sincerely that cheap RV living continues to be available and accessible and achievable the way it is!

Bob that $700 solar panel looks like it would turn into a $700 kite in a desert wind storm.

Bob- the heavy gauge cable crimping tools are another expense if you diy your own system. The expense of specialized tools is initial cost plus storage space and weight for tools that you may never use again.

I pay 3x usage for delivery costs. This is perfect!

I am in the process of having a small off grid house (650 sq ft) built outside of Tucson. This is the system I have bought to run it. I have three of the batteries. Until I can move in, it is running the RV I am living in. Perfect! I have not had to run the A/C yet, but I am confident that I will work it out. For the house I am getting two minisplits. Wish me luck!

I like that the battery is external to the unit. A battery is a wear item. At some point, it WILL fail. I'd rather not have to pay to ship the entire unit back.

Thank you! I have a small house and solar companies tell me I don't use enough electricity for them to profit.

This would serve the van life / rv mode without question, but if your rig was parked at home and the power went out, you could prevent a lot of spoilage keeping you house fridge and freezer running.

Ya know Bob..this may just be the solution I'm looking for. Good timing again for me lol. I wasjust about to go and lay down close to 5,000 on a new system that has a lot of hard wire. If I sold my trailer, I could very easily pick this up, put in, and put anywhere else. Hum.. I like the versatility, and capability. Cool. RT

absolutely worth the money - even for smaller RV or van set ups, - imo - IF you can afford it (rules me out). Another consideration, it would provide enough power to run, in addition to other devices, a dehumidifier to deal with ubiquitous moisture/condensation problems - and eliminate water supply issues Water supply being an issue that is going to be increasingly difficult now that climate change has reached a 'tipping point' that humans are powerless to do anything about

Thank you so much this has truly helped me I purchased for my off grid cabin

I bought the Bluetti AC200Max early March '22 Does everything I've asked of it so far.

I am looking to see if it will run my Truck camper. Plug shore power into it and charge it off of solar. Great video. Did not hear you mention the 30 amp, the advantage of this over the previous because you can charge off one panel vs many at a minimum of 32 volts on the AC200P. Great video as always and you really do hook the RV community up, thank you sir.

I love learning about these systems. I'm going to buy a system like this soon to have as a backup at home.

Thanks for showing this system. I was just looking for Bluetti reviews on your channel 2 days ago. My plan is to have a home base, off grid property to park at. This system would give me the power I need and be portable.

WOW..that things a friggin BEAST!!! I have the Bluetti 700WH EB70 portable generator,... but this thing would definately rival a Tesla off grid package!

Than you sharing such vital info on battery operations! I am getting a blue Eddie 1,000 to start my part time r v life!

I have the 200Max with the 350w folding panel and it's portable! I'm in a E450 Shuttle Bus and just ordered eb70s for the 60" TV

still remodeling the RV .. bluetti is one I was looking at .. thanks for the info 😍😍

Good information. I will tuck it away for later. I don't need anything like this quite yet but who knows what the future will bring. Thank you for this overview.

Thanks Bob! Nicely done as always. Keep up the great work

In my case I'm considering my own age to guide my decision between Bluettis. So at this point I would not see myself needing to put roots down due to old age for 15 or more years and I would choose one of the other units. This Bluetti would be overkill and not only that it being highly transportable also means a thief can easily walk away with nearly 4 grand within a minute...ouch! However at an older age I would settle into a cabin and could secure the unit and I would also need the giant power source.

I have been looking at the Bluetti AC 200 and AC 300 systems for some time. I live full time in my RV right now, and my goal is to get some land and set up a small home base. I like the 200 for my RV mobile office and the 300 for the home base. Very cost and time effective compared to building comparable quality and capability yourself. I also built a 2400Wh system that I use as a backup rig now. Had the Bluettis been available at the time I would have simply bought one of those.

Great video. I am researching the different Bluetti generators. Didn’t know the 300 didn’t have a battery in it🤣 I can’t find a bad review of these products. I’m new to RV’ing and I know I want the convenience of having my own power source. I subscribed and look forward to watching your videos. Thanks

Ecoflow generator, but thank you Bob for your thoughts on this subject.

This is what I will be using. Thanks for sharing the info

Bluetti takes all the guess work out, well worth the money, as Bob said, you won't outgrow the system.

I think its important to disclose if Bluetti is paying for this review or if it's completely independent. I'd like to see all KZfaqrs do this.

I have the AC200 in my RV and bought it after watching your review. It is primarily "backup". I have 1200 watts of solar panels mounted on my rig and wired into 2 AGM batteries (plus MPPT, controller, inverter, etc.) As a result I can charge the Bluetti via AC adapter rather than directly connecting to panels.

The AC 300 would work for me, as i am preparing to move to New Mexico or Arizona to a off grid site, and plan to be there for the foreseeable future

Hope to meet you someday Bob!

Thanks Bob. A very helpful complement to my research. This unit looks ideal for our application. I spose i’m gonna need to lean on the advice I’ve given (& sometimes followed): buy once - cry once. The 7-year warranty, battery tech, 3500 charge promise & expand ability all convince me that I’ll just have to cut corners in other areas - and look for a sale. Once a year Prime day?

Thank you 🙏 Bob W. for this information. I’m in the process of selling my house and will be able to afford to purchase this complete plug and play system based on your opinion and advice 👍 Thank you

Unlimited growth I like❤

A Jackery 500 suites my casual suv camping needs.

You had me in my little Chihuahua dog both laughing 🐶❤️

That’s definitely one fine piece of equipment I’m going to have to check into

Very interesting and informative! Thank you!

I just ordered this set for my travel trailer and as a home backup.

This IS FOR ME... TY for reviewing this system.

I got the this with just one of the b300 for my e-150. In south Florida I need the window ac to run about 10-12 hours a day.

I like the big one you're showing. Thanks Bob.

Seriously considering getting the system for my home until I can get out on the road.

We plan to get the AC 200 max. still in planning stages though. First we need the roof rack because we want to mount them.

Strikes me as a potential competitor to Tesla Power Walls or Goal Zero's Power Backup system for powering 4 dedicated circuits. Being able to daisy chain more units and batteries together for that much capacity is something I would gladly buy when I have the money. For people who are working from home, live with medical devices to sustain their lives, or are really off-grid this is a great solution for them. Or for a power solution for remote events, festivals, parties, glamping, work sites, camp grounds, mobile DJs, mobile Video Jockeys (VJs), backyard movie night companies, etc.

I researched, and concluded BLUETTI was for me. I chose the AC 200MAX because of the weight of the battery pac At 74 and heart surgery. I am going off grid. I am considering maybe pairing up a 300 battery for a second battery/system if it will be semi permanent...so I don’t have to move that half... I plan to run my hookah setup for sniping, my RV, my 220 well pump (when I complete my set up.)Until then I can live off grid comfortably.

That's a great deal...An made so much simpler..love it.

Thanks Bob ✋👍💚

Love, love, this man. TONS of information and how to do. Not afraid to ans your questions

Hi Bob! I think it's an awesome system and sounds easy to use. We are not nomads Yet- work in progress though. I think I would wait to see what I think we would need first as far as solar before I bought this unit. However, really the price isn't too bad for what the endless possibilities would be to have one. Thanks for another great informative video!

I like my Bluetti that I have. My concern with the solar panels is that they shouldn’t be left out in the rain or wetness of any sort. So you would have to be. On top of any moisture in the sky or you might lose your panels......I wish they would be water proof

I appreciate this review Bob, thanks!

I intend to get the AC300 with 2 1200W arrays and over time add the max [4] batteries to it. If at that point The model is still available I'll get a second AC300 with 2 1200W arrays and over time add the max [4] batteries. This will be my power for the homestead. It sounds like overkill but my thinking is that this power setup will last me literally decades and be usable through the blizzards and rain showers that are prevalent where I am here in northern MN. I don't have real daily power usage numbers for what I'll need yet but effectively a 24kW system will be far more than enough. It'll probably take me just shy of a week to cycle 24kW under normal conditions [a low guess ~3500W/day] so with 3500+ cycles before a drop to 80% it would take me 67 years to drop to 80% full capacity which is still about 20kW! Why so much overkill some might ask? Electricity is critical for survival in this modern world. I work remotely so I'll need to power a laptop for at least 8 hours for at least 5 days a week. In the summer months power tools will also be recharging as I build things etc.

I will be going with the AC 200 max. I am thinking of going that route with 2 of them. I will be dog grooming in the same van I will be traveling in. This way it's lower cost but redundancy is a plus for my business. I know I will be plugging and unplugging my equipment but I don't mind.

I bought Bluetti andb it's great. I'm sold on Bluetti.

Note: 1 year later the warranty is 2 years, not 7(?). Just noting that while shopping on bluetti's site.

I’m ignorant when it comes to power, I just need to know would a RV air conditioner run off of this?

Thank you for all the relevant information. It saved me time and money.