Lazy Daze Owners' Group

I just saw that Jackery are making a 2000 wh capacity power station with a 2200W AC inverter, which they say can be charged in 3 hours with 4 x 200 watt portable solar panels they also make.  The power station is small and comparatively light, and the panels fold down to 21 x 24 inches, so they would fit in my storage compartments on the TK.  (I think)  It’s expensive, but portable, so if you change RV’s you can take it with you easily.  Does anyone have any opinion if this is game changer to an expensive solar install? The panels look really sturdy would appear to be hard to blow over.  I have hesitated to add solar to my roof as I have been told by the factory not to drill holes. ( I know everyone does and it is ok, so I might). The other benefit is that you would not have to park in the hot sun. Portable Power Station, Power Outdoors - Jackery.  I am not sure if you could just connect it to the shore power socket with an adaptor or not.

I have frequently plugged my  Goal Zero(GZ) 1000 into the shore line receptable via a 30A to 120V cord. This gives me the option of using my 4 cup coffee maker and/or 700 watt microwave during the early morning hours when generator use is typically restricted and/or I just don't want to disturb mother nature and/or the neighbors. I think it is a nice option to have. Your Jackery would probably also work for similar or other purpose(s) when connected this way. Just don't exceed whatever the amp draw maximum is for your inverter. The one big inefficiency when connected in this way is that the power drawn from the generator does travel through the converter so there is some power loss in this process and I was surprised at how much. The power meter on my GZ shows a continuous 110 watt power draw when plugged into the shore line regardless of whether I have any of the previously mentioned appliances turned on. As a workaround,  I can either turn the inverter off on the generator or manually turn the main converter power switch off when I am finished.  I just like having a variety of flexible ways to generate and utilize energy. A moderate sized solar generator(1000-2000w)  with 200 or so watts of panels that can be placed strategically has been a  good investment for me. I should mention that the layout of a  2004 IB is efficient for the type of setup described i.e., the dinette and windows are in close proximity to the outside shore plug, the generator fits under the dinette with plenty of foot room to spare and is readily accessible to switch the inverter on/off, there is a 12 volt wall receptacle located on the outside wall under the dinette for charging, and the main control panel power switch is behind an easy to access panel on the front of sink cabinet which is directly across from the dinette.

Matt

"Gotta say, $4300 seems rather steep for a coffee maker.  We typically get a month out of a tank of propane during our off grid adventures Steve"

As for this 240, I suppose I ought to return it to Walmart, although since I no longer have the packaging (shame on me), that will probably turn into a hassle.

Re: Andy's tale of woe with Walmart (and Jackery), I learned a while back to order some items directly from the manufacturer. I usually do this on high-cost or more-complicated items. .... As for "original packaging,"...
Mark H.