Thursday, March 26, 2026

Bluetti or Anker power stations

 


Our Location:


Cabo San Lucas, Mexico



Hola!  This will not be a regular post, just a short quick one with a question for ya! In approximately 4 weeks we will be returning to our off grid home base. I would like to ask your input on a new power station. We already have an Aferiy solar generator which we love but the problem is we cannot add to it, it will always remain the same. It cannot be linked with another to increase the storage capacity. That is a problem for us as I want to have a system I can add to from time to time. Which brings me to my question. Which one would suit our needs better? Bluetti or Anker, or do you have another recommendation?


I have been looking for a power station with enough output to comfortably accommodate running our big residential fridge/freezer for approximately 15- 20 hours which would be about the length of hours for spring/fall necessity.  Yes we have lots of battery storage with our Li Time system but I want something that I can count on for those nights when the battery bank could not be filled or if we have multiple bad collection days in a row in the spring and fall. Yes I know there are other solutions but I am also looking ahead to a time when we move out of the Igloo and into a house. It would be nice to have a back up system for emergency times. 


I'm looking at the Bluetti  Elite 300V or the Elite 200V. Both which can be added to over time with multiple power banks. (I'm seriously thinking this is the one, but I'm not sure of the model I want)

I'm also looking at the Anker Solix C2000. Although this one appears to have add on capabilities for one power pack only. 


I wondered if any of you out there have any recommendations or suggestions, any personal knowledge or second hand knowledge. I would greatly appreciate anything you would like to share. My plan is to keep the power station fully charged from the battery bank and I think between the two systems spring and fall shorter cloudier days/weeks will cease to be an issue.


Thanks all.


Deb



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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM

    Check out the blog " Love your RV" . Ray is very knowledgeable about this. He has reviewed the Bluetti before. He did have a place you could post questions. PS he is Canadian, so you know he's a good guy. Good Luck. Vern


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  2. A JamesMarch 27, 2026 at 4:54 AM

    Clarke at whatsnewell.blogspot.com is at aN Arizona location ,off grid & has a number of Bluetti units.

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM

      Thank you, I have checked out a number of sites but not that one.

      Deb

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  3. AnonymousMarch 27, 2026 at 6:18 AM

    https://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/search?q=bluetti

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM

      Thanks I have followed them off and on for years and I do know they like theirs very much.

      Deb

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  4. Nancy KissackMarch 27, 2026 at 8:37 AM

    Several of my RV friends have Bluetti units and love them. No problems they say. I'm always one who goes for the biggest one I can find so I never regret buying too small.

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM

      Thanks Nancy. I have heard very few negatives about the Bluetti and I think that is the way I'm leaning.

      Deb

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  5. Tom and DebMarch 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM

    I am sure you will not be surprised to find out there will be no help from this person. Just a hello to you and Riley plus hugs...😊

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM

      Hugs. Hello there. I hope you are loving the new rig, I will admit I have not been reading blogs this winter.

      Deb

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  6. Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)March 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM

    Like Deb, no help here either. But a big hello from us to you both.
    Safe travels.

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM

      Hello. Thanks for comment Patsy. Safe travels as you and yours travel back to the north and home.

      Deb

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  7. AnonymousMarch 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

    I have nothing to add but a special hola to you both! Contessa

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM

      Hola mi amiga. Espero que todo este bien contigo y Colin. ( I will admit I needed a little help with some of that. lol).

      Deb

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  8. AnonymousMarch 29, 2026 at 6:52 AM

    Whatever you decide on and buy, I want your reviews. Based on what others have said, Bluetti is good, jackery is not as reliable and haven't read much on the Ankers. Enjoy the rest of your stay and have a nice trip home.

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    1. On a long and lonesome highway....March 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM

      I admit I didn't consider Jackery at all until your comment. I didn't devote much time to them even after that.
      I will write a post about my research and let you know my thoughts but I am leaning toward Bluetti. It seems the most reliable, the most likely to meet my needs now and in the future.

      Deb

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  9. Jim and Barb's AdventuresMarch 30, 2026 at 9:52 AM

    Good to see your post, but probably no surprise to you, I am of no help on this one!

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