Best Bang for the Buck Solar Generator [For Real] Oupes Mega 5 

This would be a great product for anyone with an RV or an off-grid cabin, where they wanted to move this beast around between those places and then use it for home backup. For just an off-grid home solar solution, there are better options, for sure. EG4, 6000XP - $1,500. EG4, 5.1Kwh. LFP, server-rack battery - $1,259. 50% more inverter capacity, split-phase output, almost infinite expandability, and $450 less. Each additional 5Kwh of capacity is a full $1,000 less.

Man I love that auto transformer idea! I’ve been meaning to make a video on that for months.

That’s awesome! I hope to get something like this one day. Literally could save your life. Thanks for sharing.

It would be cool to see a spreadsheet mark for AC pass through(or at least simultaneous) charging and discharging, so if you can charge off an AC generator while it's in use etc

Ben has a "few" units lol. Just saw these couple weeks ago and boom...Ben's reviewing them👍

Yes, to a video on the Victron Auto former. Information model ect.?🙂

Just bought my Exodus 600 and am having a blast testing it out. Can't believe the price on these guys. Thanks for your review, I''ll be using your videos to help me in my research on my larger solution for my next house.

Great job on RU-vid videos 😎👍

Yes, to a video on the Victron Autotransformer.

thank you, very informative and helpful. wish the spreadsheet was safeable, i do understand however.

I just got the Mega 3. I watched your Mega 2 review. The Mega 3 takes the Mega 2 batteries which makes the Mega 3 an Ideal home backup. So far I am happy with the setup. I bought the Mega 3 for $1,279 on Ebay what a deal.

Great review explained

Really enjoy your videos and how ethically you present them. You clearly point out the use-case and any limitations thys educating the consumer. Please make a video on the crypto miner. Thank you

What an awesome deal! I'd love to see a video a video on the auto transformer that helps produce 240 volt power, along with pricing for the additional equipment. Thanks for all you do and share concerning solar generation! 👍

I’m an extreme beginner. How many solar panels at what wattage would you need to have to charge this? And could I go with a smaller version instead of the mega 5 to power an RV including AC? We are looking at putting a soft start on our AC.

Yes, Please do video on 240 setup.

Can you please share the setup for the Victron 120/240 inverter

I'm trying to learn about this solar power stuff and your videos are awesome, but I need a "Dummies" version. I'm trying to decide on what type of solar equipment I need and hope you can guide me on the system I should look at. I currently use a Generac GP8000E gas generator as a backup source for my home. The biggest Item I may connect at night is a small window AC unit. I also own an RV that that I would like to use the system to power small appliances and maybe a 18K BTU AC. I'm looking for a unit that I can use both at home and while camping. Thanks.

Nice

The Victron transformer trick would work with Apollo true? One of my reasons for not pulling the trigger was I didnt want to buy 2 but wanted the 240 option.

The thing that keeps me wanting an Apollo system is the amount of solar you can have. On your chart the Solar Charge #1 Watts 20,000 which is double of the closest competitor. It also is top in lifetime cycles which is an important metric. I just wish they made it more portable without the huge cart they sell.

I'm looking for one that will auto start AC output when it gets a solar charge. Does anyone know which products will do that?

Hi, Thanks for a really good review. It's helpfull. but, I didn't see the link for spreadsheet???

Yes on the crypto mining!

Do you have any review on Lion generators? What us your review about 4Patriots generators?

I would love to see a dedicated video on the Victron auto transformer! Also what are your comments or thoughts on the fan noise of the Oupes Mega 5?

Great review! I actually have the Mega 5 with B5 extra battery, And I agree it's a shame the B5 backup battery does not have the solar charge port to charge both separately. As noted on the video, be careful not to exceed 150 volts when charging the Mega 5 including Mega 3 and Mega 2 these two are rated not to exceed 150 volts. It's important to have portable solar equipment as backup, I recommend getting at least two solar generators if budget allows and a third solar generator would be even better. Plus, be prepared getting proper number of solar panels to maximize the 150-volt limit. Depending on various brand type solar panels, Running panels in series with the Oupes Mega series wattage will vary from 1200W to 1440W staying under 150 volt this has been my experience with various types of panels and that's with Mega 2 and Mega 3 both with its own B2 battery. I like the auto transformer setup; I wonder if this would operate a 240v dryer using the Mega 5? Thanks for the super review!

Ben, great review as always. Can you please also review the Anker Solix F3800. Curious how it compares to this Oupes. Thanks.

I would love to know more about the machine you used turned your power to 240volts? Also if I could use that same method with a bluetti 500ac and 1 battery to get 240volts as well? Thanks Rob

I would like to see the video on the auto transformer for 240.

Wish you'd make a complete solar panel disconnect switch for sale like the one you showed. Id buy it.

I would like to know about the auto transformer

I’ve been looking at the Mango Power E lately. If you buy two of those it’s $4500 I like them because of the CATL batteries, but what do you think of those compared to the system here?

If i have the Mega 5 plus the extra battery, can I get 240 for my breaker panel without the extra transformer? Ive got a 4 prong generator cord that goes into my house breaker panel, so can I get some kind of simple adapter to go from the 3 prong plug on the front of the Mega 5 to my 4 prong generator cord that goes into breaker panel to run house 240v?

If it's 3600W continuous, can you run 30A of 120V into the 240V (15A) through the auto former and still run a single 120V (5A) outlet, minimum amps at the same time?

Yes to the auto transformer video.

I have a question? My mega-5 as it’s charging from solar (700w set-up) keeps kicking on & off repeatedly. Does yours do this? Thanks in advance.

🎉Yes a crypto and autotransformer video would be good thanks.

not seeing the link to the spreadsheet?

How's that Victron Autotransformer split phase powered by Mega 5 video coming? Let's see it please.

Very interesting Ben! Can I use the auto transformer on my Titan I bought from you to get 240v?

Is this better then Mango to use off grid full time ? Mango with 14kw ?

On your chart the ac500 info in wrong says 1500w of solar an it can handle 3000w 1500 per mppt and it has 2

Will this blue Autotransfer work with the Oupes Mega 3 just like the Mega 5 to make 240?

Yeah a video on the crypto miner running it would be awesome, but also some info on what exactly is crypto mining and how ut works would be even more awesome. I know exactly nothing on that topic but would love to learn. Thanks so much for all your work...... Jeff

No solar input on the B5 battery? How does that make sense? Wow that just ruined my plans to stay with Oupes. Wow too bad…too bad.

Ok so it’s a step up transformer in the case step up 120 to 240VAC costs and availability is needed.

Can that transformer be used with Titian

I get $5,223.10 USD with the MMP discount link from this page for the unit and the expansion batt. How do you get the $4,900? I get a $279.90 discount.

How does this compare to the Apollo.

does the 240v hack work with the mega 3 model?

is the anker c1000 the best 1800w choice?

I prefer the Hysolis 5k

10 killER watts!!!

Yes crypto video

Most important question: how long until it fails

IDK how its supposed to be pronounced, but i pronounce it like opus from Magnum Opus

Solar>generators

The low budget, low peak power, high frequency inverter tech that used in these lightweight units are not worth the money.

Your data is woefully inadaquate-as usual. The Pecron 2000 is $900.00 / 2000w = .45 per watt and you don't mention their expansion batteries are $1100.00 / 3000 watts = .37 per watt. You should update your outdate info!

Global warming hahaha

Just build your own. this thing would run you over 9k for the extra battery and solar panels. this item would be completely junk when repairs would be needed. and affordable isn't $3500.00 for entry level power. This is a joke.