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Thank you for this video, very helpful. Would it be possible to connect alternator charger to my two Coach batteries and then run engine so van alternator would charge the Coach batteries?
Excellent review, as always. We just ordered both units on an Amazon flash sale. While it is unfortunate that the generator doesn’t seem to factor in the extra juice I have a small point of contention with something you said. 15:12 you pointed out with the units connected together that at 2160W output that the display showed 1.0 hours of run time. You then disconnected the pack, turned the unit back on and said it still showing an hour. RIGHT AFTER you mentioned that the display went from 0.9 to 0.6 hours, and after the jump cut while still making your point it was showing 0.3 hours. Simple math, really, not only did the display correctly show the run time, run the math for 2160W for a 1000Wh generator at 74% and for 2000Wh gen (74%) + pack (100%). 😊 Otherwise great video.
Will the width of the CIGS panels bend or are they just flexible along their length? I have a bicycle wagon i would love to use cigs on but dont know if they would sideways flex that way to work?
I have an AJ40 and TC20 (I bought first). Both have been flawless so far. I recently bought their PG216WH lithium ion power brick. They basically "live" in the back of our Jeep Grand Cherokee for trips to the store. I'm VERY happy with both of them.
I subscribe to the old saying "you get what you pay for" but you are spot on, $229 over 3 years is $76 fridge for a year....if it breaks, oh well, that's what the warranty is for. Of course, that depends on how responsive they are regarding warranty issues.... Thanks for the review, I love your videos!
I think my biggest concern would be waste. If it died in 4 years I just would feel bad about putting it in a landfill. I’m wondering if it would be possible to swap the the compressor with a higher quality one should the original die
37:48 Hi Hobo, I decided I needed more AC in my camper van. Would you recommend two X2000'S or an X2000 & B2000. I'm a little confused about the power balancing you mentioned. Can you still use the entirety of the x2000 & B2000 as AC power? Because you said if the B2000 battery is lower than the X2000, the main unit would feed the B2000 to balance the system. Do you happen to know the transfer speed? I thought if they're both charged to 100% the B2000 would drain before the X2000.
I have the PT45 version and I love it. Once it’s filled with food, the temp fluctuations are much smaller and power consumption moderates thanks to more thermal mass.
I went with a peltier style cooler instead. It doesn't freeze but it gets about 20C less than ambient. You can also just reverse the power and instead of taking heat out of the box it will put it in the box which gets it up to 65C (just under 150F) inside. This is higher than the 140F food safe temp for keeping dood warm. Since I do food delivery on the side I can use it for that to keep everyones fast food nice and hot, and use it as a fridge when doing things like camping. Plus, since no compressor the only sound it makes is a small fan.
I've had the 55 for about a year, it's been rock solid. Wish it had some extra features (like a mobile app) but can't beat it for the price. Basically it does what it's supposed to do, keep things cold.
Great review on the SETPOWER HOBOTECH!!! I purchased the PT55 last August just under $350 with the AC charger and absolutely love my SETPOWER!!! I do a lot of desert dune camping in my trailer and tent camping in baja. No more dealing with ice to keep my drinks cold. Keep food cold and or frozen when needed. I run my SETPOWER off my Bluetti 200L or AC180. Solar panels keep them charged. What a game changer having my SETPOWER and Bluettis to power everything. Thanks for all your reviews and coupons HOBOTECH!!!
I have a PT35 and love it. It stays in my SUV and is powered by an EcoFlow River2 Pro. The small side I use for ice while camping/overlanding (pack in a ziplock freezer bag at home before leaving). I usually keep it set to ~16F for ice and have no issues keeping the cubes frozen - in fact, they due stick together at that temp too. I would imagine it uses less power with that temp setting but can't quantify how much.
I have the pt55 and it's the best fridge/freezer I've owned. I travel in an SUV , took out my front seat and put it there. A great thing about this product is it is made taller not wider or longer so it takes up less floor space. It keeps all of my food fresh and the freezer option on either side is perfect. As with most 12v fridge/freezers it does have a temperature flex of about 2 degrees, either side, either mode. Excellent product after 4 months of regular use. Got it for just under $400.
I bought the F40C4TMP you recommended some time ago, it worked for several month and the display died, doesn't work anymore. Garbage. Not sure I can afford fancy ice again. Thanks.
