I bought the Anker Solix 3800 to use as a backup for my RV. I bought the bundle that comes with the Anker 400 watt portable solar panels. I am blown away by this setup! I now call it "The Beast" I have also wired up my rooftop solar of 350 watts to help charge the beast. Thanks for your video!

please review the new power stations from DJI! I've heard several people talk on them but your take is always top notch!

I got this solely for backup when the grid goes down. Also got the smart home panel. No need to switch over as it is automatic and switches so fast that computers stay on. It is an awesome setup, but I agree the solar input should be at least 150v, so we could use 3 of those 400 watt panels to use the full capabilities of the smart home panel. I already have enough panels for my spare projects and don't want to spend another $1000 + to get this work the way I want it to. Portable panels, no matter who sells them, are not an option.

The low volts on this is just plain stupid. My gosh my little pecron can take 95 volts. Looks like they are forcing people to buy their panels. Not good I already have panels and I am not buying what I already have.

I got 4 of the all power 600w portable panels and the work great because they are 54v and 10 amps each. So each input i can parallel two panels.

Very informative video. Love the detail you provided and the visuals that show how simple this amazing product is! Keep up the great work!

I definitely like this unit. Nice video

Thank you!!

Thank you for this review. I must say I'm very disappointed in the low voltage solar input. Alot of the newer sogens have 150vdc solar input. I'm surprised Anker's is so low.

Very cool unit. Shocking how limited the solar input is tho. But neat!

My 1st thought for panels is 2 renogy 550 panels in parallel in each input. Would give you about 1000w in each input. For 2000w total.

Solar input is a MAJOR issue with a unit of this size and capability. I only know of one larger wattage panel below 20V VOC to be able to do a 3s3p setup - the Newpowa 180w panel with a 19.84 VOC.

Have you tried to use a Solar Combiner Box? That might help Max out the Solar with your current setup. (might involve a lot of wiring though because of how spread out your panels are) I hate doing a lot of Parallel connections that's why I avoided this Power station, It might be great for someone that has a lot of trees

Just what I've been looking for. This appears perfect for my 50 amp RV. Going to an RV camp, one finds 30 and 50 amp outlets to power your rig. With its 6,000-watt inverter, shouldn't this be able to run the AC units on top of my 50 amp 5th wheel? If you don't pre-charge your solar generator with the rooftop solar panels, can you accomplish the same thing by charging it from an electrical outlet? Thanks for another great vlog!

Great video. Did you find out what are the best panels and how many can you connect at once?

How's the video on the 240v transformer project coming? Looking forward to it.

I just watched another video on youtube about a couple building a solar roof for their container home and they used micro inverters on each panel before going into their Anker Solix, I didn't think that was possible but yeah that probably solves the Volt Problem......I think....But If I can remember the name of the video, i'll come back and add it my comment (they was using an Anker Solix X1 my bad)

I see those solar panels are all flexible (looks like it to me), when you decide to build your mount for them, how will them be secured from theft? Just putting a thought out before your build. I currently have 4 flexible panels and looking for a more secure setup, since these things are very light and could easily grow some legs ... thanks in advance :)

How do you approach the condensation problem from using propane for heat?

I found out that every time I switch my interlock system, the refrigerator surges and demands more power than usual. So just like my computer when the power goes out, I bought another surge protector with a lead acid battery, so my power is not interrupted, and now the refrigerator doesn’t surge, causing it to use more power than it needs to. I would not have known this without using my Victron connect app to see what happens when I’m flipping on and off power.

Nice

Hi Ben, I've got a question on another topic and possible future review video. I am considering a Pecron or Titan for my home backup needs. A part of my criteria is preferring an America made product and while I see Percon is made in Hong Kong it is a consideration. What would really be nice is an American made Hybrid generator so that we could also capture the power of the wind to use when the cloudy days run together. Do you have any suggestions when it comes to Hybrid Generators for either a whole house set-up in FL using 880kw month or for using two separate 120v generators with the ability to run a window AC, refridge, etc. on each generator? Thanks DJ

How much does this unit actually weigh. I can’t find that info anywhere. I would definitely buy once they change the solar input.

Did you get the XT60i cables, or just the XT60? My understanding is that amperage is limited with the XT60 adaptor and the XT60i is made for solar application

don't you have issues with pass through power while solar panel charging?

I don't see this system on your spreadsheet. I am highly interested in this product and think with correct panel configuration it can be a full-time solar generator and is a very good backup option. 2 of them is ~$1000 more than a single DPU at present. That seems like a better deal. I do have to get the solar panel setup so that will be extra investment, but would be even more cost with the Ecoflow system. No doubt Ecoflow is great, but this looks like a better budget option and is more portable if ever needed. According to one estimate if running this constantly as a solar generator with near max solar input daily, then it would take 10 years to pay for itself. Is that true? Also someone commented on safety of this inverter internal circuit breakers and high frequency versus low-frequency. Are you able to do a video on solar safety equipment? The Anker is Low V so that should be safer by default, too. Although from what I remember from physiology, current is actually what kills, or is more directly related to tissue damage/ defibrillation. I originally wanted a cheapo plug/play station for home office, but decided want water pump ~5600W to work, too and then throw in a 3ton HVAC of ~10kW for startup of compressor and that's why I think 2 Ankers could make sense for me. Also there is built-in redundancy that 1 Anker fail the other can still pretty much cover the whole house except HVACs anyway. Would like to talk through it with someone, but my local electrician is unfamiliar.

What is the model of interlock switch that you're using with the Anker Solix?

The high frequency inverter tech that's used in these cheap units are only rated at a 2X surge capacity which is not enough to power all of the appliances in an average home and because it doesn't even have an isolation transformer it has the potential to fry the AC appliances in your home during a catastrophic failure of its H-Bridge circuit. No thanks, not in my home.

I've got a 3800 with an extra battery for 7.8Kw total. I use (2) 535w, 48v, 13 amp panels. It works GREAT with 2 panels and can power my central AC, electric stove, anything I need it to. I'm checking to see if I can add another panel on the other XT60 plug for another 13 amps or if the 25 amps it total for both of the XT60 plugs. The latest update enabled A/C and D/C charging together and the app is super handy too, you can monitor and control the unit from your phone.

Where can I get ss250p inlet? Doesn't show in Anker website 😢

Newpowa 250s. 2s3p. That will get you about 1150 each...or about 2300w of solar input.

Already my system I got 2 months ago is outdated. Geez.