To the best of my knowledge, to date, you have only done three GZ Yeti portable power station reviews: 200X, 1000 Core and 1500X. Despite only these three reviews, it is my opinion that you have done more than any other TH-cam(YT) reviewer to promote and bring awareness to GZ portable power stations. In contrast, other YT's such as DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse and HOBOTECH both of whom I trust and respect do not appear to be interested in GZ. For example, the former promotes Bluetti and Ecoflow while the latter has not done any GZ reviews. Thank you for your continued efforts to wave the GZ flag.
I appreciate your awareness of this, and it is deliberate. I ran a tiny offgrid business that relied on power stations early on. It meant that I purchased, used, and abused a lot of different power stations. Goal Zero was the CLEAR winner in real world testing. This meant that I had a lot of goal zeros available to review and saw that others were avoiding the reviews (goal zero doesn’t dish out free units like all the other companies). Some complained they were too expensive, others were attracted to the new brands with different features. It seemed like none of them had spent the thousands of hours using the systems to work and camp in real life situations. Anyway, all of this is to say I felt like there was a story not being told. A lot has changed rapidly in the industry, I’m much happier with the PPS of all the leading brands these days. Glad to see the prices coming down across the board, exciting times ahead. Thank you for watching and leaving a great comment, I appreciate it!
I am a Goal Zero-alcoholic. At 77, weight is a concern. I love their products for when we lose power here in California, mainly for lights, phone and lights. A generator and solar, we have, too.
Good Morning Brian, Just wanted to add a comment about the Core 1000... camping in the Alleghany National Forest, primitive, no hookups, I needed to make a fast pot-o' coffee before an early departure... didn't want to run the generator for the percolator, so plugged in the Goal Zero Core 100 and it work perfectly. I was concerned the electric percolator (1000 watts according to the literature) would be at the limit of the inverter, but not so. Worked great with plenty of additional power available after use, a great power station.... just wanted to add another real life experience for you and your subs. Thanks, Dave
Thank you for this excellent video based on your broad expertise. You answered questions for this casual user that I didn't know to ask. I just purchased this unit for $599 from Amazon. Thanks again.
I have been trying for weeks to decide on which type of power station I wanted. I also was very confused by all of the information and videos out here. You cleared this up for me especially about the Liion and LiPosphate battery differences. I'll be buying the Goal Zero 1000. Thank you and I did subscibe.
I’ve saved a lot by not spending on ali-baba lithium batteries for my golf cart. it’s a Ford Think and you caused me to think. Thank you for being informative for this retired old guy.
Hey Brian, I loved this video. I tested out my 1500x over the last two weekends camping and your discussion about how the solar panel was giving about 80% was correct for me. Your review of the Core series is great, I really enjoyed the breakdown info of the differences between the models and your efforts in this channel. I will share with some friends. If I would have known about this model when I first was looking to buy I might have got it based on this video.
Thanks for watching! You will not be disappointed with your 1500x! Did you see my video on the 1500? Thanks for sharing with folks and staying tuned in!
@@DIYOutdoorLife I did watch your video on the 1500x and bought it later that night. It is a little bit much for what I normally would use at a camp site, and I only have the Boulder 100 panel that came with the “kit” price. So you are right I need more panels to utilize the solar charging properly. However the 1500x also can backup power my fridge at home so that was one reason I got that level. Have you ever tried the protective case that GoalZero sells for Yeti?
@@joesolomon6059 Awesome! Having that kind of power is a luxury but it can keep you out camping for longer, which for me is worth the money. 100w panel is great but it definitely takes a while to dent the 1500x when depleted. I have not purchased a case, I have built some things to use (like the cooler i mentioned) because of the harsh environment I use them in. Maybe I should get a case for camping...
@@DIYOutdoorLife did you dremel A hole in the cooler or modify it so the power cable(s) coming out are flush with the lid or something? Just to avoid tiny rain drops or dust I considered that idea when you mentioned the cooler. I might get one instead of the MFG case
@@joesolomon6059 I did a bunch. Maybe I should make a vid..lol. The easiest is snaking wire through the drain plug! Then wire a male plug inside the cooler for yeti. This is the easiest for using AC. I have also drilled and added little rubber bushings for solar input or DC connections. I believe the first one I did I just cut a notch, taped and shut the lid. It's really easy to find old coolers, people usually give them away!
I love your channel. You have made me think twice about a lithium system on my new teardrop. Thank you! This goal zero is a great option, maybe a backup to a simple AGM battery n solar panels on the teardrop, along w this for added versatility.
Great review! thanks for pointing out the strengths of this new model. And at the end it wasn't boring but very informative on battery chemistry differences.
Goal Zero is selling the Yeti Core refurbished via their eBay Store for just $350. Comes with 2 yrs All-State warranty. Insanely good deal to grab another one of these
Thank you. Another great video. I think you are correct in the weight and size department. That concerns me. This is small and portable compared to the phosphate batteries. Sorry if my comments are all over the place. There is a tax incentive on the larger units so that is why I look at them but I think this fits my needs. But then again if the power goes out at home the bigger units are great. It seems like I might need both.
Thank you for all your thoughtful and thorough videos. You have a great ability to explain technical issues in an easy to understand manner. Much appreciated.
i just ordered a square drop. we are going to use a power station to power the trailer (house lights and maxx air fan) and a camping fridge of some kind (undecided at the moment, leaning towards iceco maybe?). i think i've settled on this goal zero yeti 1000 core or the new jackery 1000 pro. it might not be apples-to-apples on the specs of the two, but they are pretty close in price. i am a total moron when it comes to this kind of stuff. do you have any insight you could offer?
I have not been a very big fan of Jackery. Ultimately, it really depends how you want to use the system. I think the core 1000 is a much better option because of the high current DC output. Square drop companies like hiker are actually building a Goal zero integration kit into their campers.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you for the reply. It is actually a Hiker that I have on order, with the power station connection in the galley. Thanks again for the input. I appreciate you and the knowledge you share with us.
This is the most informative video that makes the most sense to me as a guy looking to build a small system for a 1963 Streamline. I have the inside gutted and realize I have the freedom to build a new affordable system. I've watched videos for a year now to educate myself to find most practical system. I' m thinking this unit with 400 watts of solar and a decent charge controller might just be it. Maybe a small micro, water pump, fan on composting toilet, two maxx air fans and some ceiling leds and a apartment sized fridge. What do you think?
Beautiful camper! Make sure to email me pics as you develop the project. This system has a high quality MPPT built-into it. So if you’re gonna go with an onboard battery, you can use the charge controller on that and plug the solar back-and-forth between the both your battery and the goal zero. If you don’t have an onboard battery, then you won’t need a controller for this and can save a few bucks. Sounds like you’re off to a great start on an amazing project! Keep me in the loop.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I realize I made a mistake by saying that I could use a good charge controller along with the Yeti core. Rookie mistake, but the idea has crossed my mind to do what you talked about. Use one system to charge the other one and have a back up. I think maybe I could start with the Goal Zero core and see how it goes. Maybe, if needed, add that charge controller and extra battery later. My biggest problem is that I want to run that apartment fridge on the inverter while I'm traveling. I think the affordablility of the solar on the roof and the 1200 watt inverter will do that. Thanks for you reply. Great videos!
@@jeffhutchingsst1285 no worries, sounds like a great set up. As for the fridge, we've all been down that road, it usually comes with an education... They are so inefficient, the inverters wastes a lot while plugged in etc etc etc. You will be able to do it but the DC chest compressor fridges are light years easier. Both are great systems, just make sure to look at DC units as well, its where most of us end up.
I use the threats in the rubber feet to fix the 1500x in my camper van via star grip screws. Works great. For that price, the Core is an interesting option. However, now that I have the 1500X with WIFI I'd really miss it. Not only can you monitor the battery and set different charging profiles, but you can also activate the output ports too. That's very practical when you can't reach your Yeti because it is somewhere under all your stuff but you want to use the inverter that is connected to whatever you use.
Absolutely! Pretty impressive price point and excellent value for what you get, but the X series isn't going anywhere for people in the know! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honesty, but I'll raise you one more question that nobody asks. Can the 1000 watt power a coffee maker that consumes 950 during the cycle? And after so many cycles, will that 950 be lost? Sure, it drops to 11 Watts once the brewing is done, but I'm basing my power needs on a good cup rather than waiting for cowboy coffee to be done over a fire
Yes, It can do that with no problem. Duration here is important. If it takes 10 minutes, you could run it 5 or 6 different times. If the process takes 20 minutes, 3 times. If the coffee pot is drawing 950 W for an hour, you’re going to need to recharge. Hope this helps
Yes, the Yeti 1000 Core is different than the old discontinued Yetti 1000. My old Yeti 1000 has a 1500w inverter (3000 surge). Have issue with the 12v port, not reliable. The unit often displays the high temp icon when inverter is used for >1000w. I use it now for a backup to my Jackery 1500 in my travel trailer. Use all my power stations when boondocking for designated appliances. House batteries strictly for lights, water pump, DSI, refrigerator controls and radio.
I run a system similar to that. I also lose power at home a lot, so they all get moved in when we’re not in the camper. FYI, I had a customer that had that over heat issue, I took it apart and blew it out with compressed air and it fixed the cooling, hopefully yours is that simple. Thanks for watching.
Another great review, thanks. Question: Doesn’t putting the unit in a cooler block or mess with the cords plugged into the unit, or do you preconfigured the cords and get a large enough cooler to prevent that? Also, the fact it doesn’t have the wi-fi/bluetooth controller to support a phone app, wouldn’t that block your view of the screen? Thanks again!
Great questions, thank you for watching the video. You can drill a hole in the side of the cooler or sometimes even use the plug drain to run a wire through. You can make it as simple or as fancy as you want. With most coolers, it's usually as easy as opening the top to look at the screen if you need to. Hope this helps!
Awesome Shane! I hope you'll consider using the link in the video description, cost you the same but sends a couple bucks to the channel! Swing back if you have any questions! Hope you'll subscribe too! SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/DIYOutdoorLife
Great review on the 1000 Core. Your review is the only place I’ve seen to date with any pertinent info. I cannot find a user manual anywhere. I have a question about the solar capability. What voltage range panels can I use? All I can see is 300 watts. The 1000x shows these solar metrics: 600 watts 14-50volts 50A max I was hoping to find what the 1000 core’s solar metrics were.
The Core has 50v max solar input, like the X. Something I clearly skipped, you can run series. I have a manual I'd be happy to email if you'd like. Really appreciate your question because it brings out some more important info! Glad you liked the video, hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/DIYOutdoorLife
Can I connect to my RV from the Anderson outlet (12 volt) directly to the battery posts? I have been going through the 120 outlet through a battery charger to the battery posts ( to make it through the night) which is probably inefficient.
You do not want to connect directly to the battery, it's doesnt work like a battery charger. You can use it to completely replace the battery, either temporarily or permanently. Using Goal Zero for RV Battery th-cam.com/video/_MRIg0Szh-0/w-d-xo.html
Dang! Watching this makes me wish it was out on the market when I was looking for a set up.. guess when my set up dies I know what I switching to. Thanks for the info man!
That’s the nature of the beast right? People who bought their BW a couple weeks after me got a nice cooler, better antenna placement, and switches where they belong! Haha Check out Bobs channel to see living in a Bushwhacker full time!!
What would be the biggest difference in buying a good inverter generator vs buying a good power bank? And should I get both or just one? We just got our first camper which is a Coleman lantern bunkhouse and our trips are usually three to five days long when we go camping. We are planning to get a 200w suitcase style solar panels as well
Inverter generators can provide high power for as long as you have gas and nothing breaks down. They are definitely cheaper. Portable power station will run as long as their battery capacity keeps up and can be charged with solar. They are more expensive. The limitation for generators is the gas, smell, sound, and restrictions … many places do not allow you to use them at certain times or even at all. You have to worry about gas, and everything that comes along with it. Portable power stations are expensive and less capable. To run large items for long periods of time, you need to spend a lot of money and have some great solar. They are 1000 times better for small devices. You can power your water pump, lights, fans, DC fridge, without having to listen to a generator. Obviously, the best situation involves both. You can run your devices quietly on the portable power station and use the generator for short periods of time to charge the power bank back up. Hope this helps, thank you for watching !
Great video Brian!! I appreciate your thoroughness in identifying the features that distinguish this new model...also-keep the nerd stuff coming! Btw: where'd ya get that styling blue lazyboy?
Thanks for the informative video. I have a 14 foot enclosed trailer that I’ve converted to a toyhauler with creature comforts. It has a breaker panel and ac power and rooftop air. . I also have a 12 volt deep cycle battery, but no converters or solar system. I just found a Renogy 160 watt flexible solar panel that was on the side of the highway. So now considering solar and boondocking options for my camper and was looking at their charge controllers. Would you say the info in this video is still applicable Based on current technology? I like your concept of the portable power station vs a dedicated system built into the trailer. Any tips or advice appreciated. Thinking about the yeti 1000 x or 1000 core.
When I purchased my Goal Zero Yeti 3000 in 2018 i measured my battery capacity at the DC output and it was 12.48 and now it’s 12.10 so there hasn’t been much of a drop in capacity. I use it maybe at the most 40 times a year to charge laptops, iPads, and cellphones. I had a few power outages during that time so I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I don’t use it for camping. I may consider upgrading to the 6000x because of the upgraded inverter and larger battery. I purchase my Yetti 3000 with a 20 percent discount so I’m good.
Can you show how to use the left side input red and black hookups. I cannot find any video of how to use this input option for solar. Do the cables go in directly, or is there a plug in for this? There are literally no videos or info for this side
The red and black connection is known as an Anderson Power Pole connect. It’s one of the most commonly used plugs for DC electrical. GZ refers to it as High Power Ports. The large Yeti units have these ports for solar input as well as for an output to power appliances. The output has the plugs arranged in a side-by-side layout. They use a north and south arrangement for their solar input. All large Goal zero solar panels will plug directly into this plug for charging. The 600 watt fast charger also plugs directly into this port for charging. Although some other brands also use a plug that will fit, the most commonly used solar plug is called MC4. If the solar panel you are using comes with MC4 connectors, you’ll need an adapter. GZ sells this adapter or you can buy an aftermarket one on Amazon. Since the plugs are adaptable, if they come in the side-by-side layout you can simply unhook them and stack them to fit in the Goal zero. amzn.to/3LRK5Qy
This question is far more complicated than just giving a number answer, and it’s a very good question. This has an NMC battery, so while it is not as many cycles as lifepo4, the actual life expectancy difference is heavily exaggerated. While the laboratory testing of NMC will show 500-800 before fatiguing 20%, lifepo can take thousands. This makes it look bad on paper. In actuality, those tests are done in a very aggressive way, far more harsh than you would actually do with your power station. The actual charging and discharging cycles will likely be a couple thousand at normal use with this goal zero. The key here is that the other components can’t last as long and the battery anyway, so expect on it being a 10 year investment from the system as a whole. I’m giving a very thorough answer because people ask this all the time, I hope other people will read this. With the real world rates of cycling through charging and discharging, the batteries are almost never the weak point in portable power stations. the system bricks out, stops charging, BMS failure or firmware corruption are far more common than battery problems. Goal zero, despite using NMC, has been one of the most trouble free power stations I’ve ever owned, and I own a lot.
@@DIYOutdoorLife you touched on a very good point. the cycle count is based on 1C, which means what it takes to charge/dishcharge the entire battery in just 1 hour. goal zero doesn't even make a charge capable of that (their highest is 600W, it comes with a 120W, most will probably use the 120W or 230W anyways). so running some simple math, 500 cycles at 1C is more like 4,100 cycles when using a 120W charger. lets assume the discharging is done at 0.3C on avg over time and charging is done at 120W. you can expect real world cycle count until 80% , of approximately 2,300 cycles. we can bump up the aggressive discharging, let's make it 0.75C. Then you're looking at approximately 1,100 cycles until 80%. in other words, you are completely correct. the battery in these Yeti X series, with Tier 1 LG cells, will likely last thousands of cycles until it reaches 80% life. so in summary, the battery chemistry is a non issue. the issue will probably be the inverter, charge controller, or BMS down the line as it ages and gets old and used a lot.
@@jgg204 I wish more people understood this, the misinformation here has completely shifted the entire industry. It has become the number one deciding factor for people when buying these power stations, and they’re basing it on nonsense. There are certainly pros/cons to both sub-chemistries, but thinking that one style last 10 times longer is incorrect. I still love having some of the lighter weight power stations in my fleet.
@@DIYOutdoorLife and what's a shame is that consumer pressure is pushing these companies to put in lithium ion phosphate where it's not even needed, resulting in extremely heavy mid-size units that weigh 50-60 lbs when the lithium ion version would have been 40 lbs. trying to move a portable power station that's 60 lbs is ridiculous, all in the name of battery chemistry which won't even matter over the course of ownership anyways.
I appreciate that, I knew it would turn some people off, while others would want the in depth review. Glad it helped. Beautiful photography BTW, I subbed and will binge out on those Bahama's videos now! 😂 SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/DIYOutdoorLife
Great & informative video, thanks Brian ! I throw a question at you: I got a Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium at my cabin; with 400 watts of solarpanels. During wintertime; the temperatures are below freezing for months. There is less sun also. My experience from the last 3 winters; is no solarcharging at all in these periodes. I guess not only because of the lack of sun; but the temperatures being 32 Fahrenehit and as low as minus 13 Fahrenheit. I would love to get some charging -or at least maintainance -charging during late autumn -and wintertime: SO: Do you have any thoughts of putting the Yeti in a cooler ? ? What would it demand of the Yeti 3000 to produce enough heat to keep up the temperature within a cooler ? Regards from the mountains of Norway, Ola
Great question, I’ve had a lot of success here with trial and error. Place the unit in a large cooler and put hot water bottles in with it. Use the hot water bottles that have a cover, as they release the heat more slowly. The unit will get up to temperature and start taking a charge, it even warms the unit up as the charge is happening. They sell a plug in mat that is designed to warm seeds while they’re germinating. I’m experimenting with how much energy it takes off the unit to plug that in at the bottom of the cooler. I’m hoping to offset the extra wattage by adding more solar. You can do the water bottle trick very easily, just heat the water up with wood or propane. Circle back to let us know how you make out!
Im looking at getting a Hiker Trailer. They offer them on their website. Do these power stations replace your AGM and inverter setup? Or is it just supposed to be an addition to? I know you have a lot of experience with small trailers. I'm trying to figure out the simplest and most affordable power setup.
Yes, you can replace the AGM and inverter by going with one of these. Most people like to have both. You won't need an extra inverter, but it might be helpful to have a battery and goal zero running the camper. It comes down to preference and how you want to use it, but it's very very nice. I doubt many people will read this comment, this video is old. I'll give you a spoiler. I just picked up my Hiker trailer, it runs on a Goal zero 1500 X... 👍 I have a promo code that will save you several hundred dollars, if you decide to order with Hiker. It's in all the videos that I posted on Hiker.
@DIYOutdoorLife thanks for the info. They really do seem like a nice setup. Curious how long they last. They're much more expensive to replace than a battery if they go bad.
I'm new to these crazy things so I'm just going to ask a simple question Can this new 1000 serries run my bushwhackers AC and 12 volt fridge and if so how long Thanks
I wish I could give a simple answer. LoL Yes it will run both, I do it all the time. It can and will run a 12 V fridge for a very long time, it runs mine for over a week. Of course every fridge is different, but count on the run time being several days, to over a week. With a little bit of solar it will run a fridge indefinitely. An air conditioner is almost impossible to answer. I can get several hours of run time on my 10 SS AIrCon. The 10 FB does not run as efficiently in most cases, but some people are able to run their AC for a few hours as well. It will never be a reliable way to run an air conditioner every day. I use an outlet timer to cool the camper down before bed and recharge the unit on solar, it works great that way on my 10ss.
Brian ~ new follower (happy I found your Channel). Taking into consideration the type of battery each is and you were able to buy either one for truck camping (charging lights, iPads, phones, fridge, music, etc.) would you go with the 1000 Core with Nomad 200 or the 1000X with 200 Nomad? Just looking for your honest opinion as I want to buy once for the coming years if possible. Trying to take advantage of a current sale so thanks in advance!
Unless you need to use the high current DC Anderson, go with the core1000. The Core is a really good deal for what it is, if you need the 30 amp DC on the yeti X, that would be the only thing. They’ll each charge the same on the nomad 200. Hope this helps, please use the link in my description for either one ✌️
Hello. Love your videos, I subscribed after I watched the first one. Quick question: I am totally averse to returning defective items, especially since I live in Mexico, so you can imagine the hassle. I'm considering three brands for a portable power station (around 1000 watt hours). Goal Zero, Bluetti Max Oak and Ecoflow. Which brand would you say gives me the best chance of not having a defective unit out of the box. Thanks for your time.
All three are great. Which is best for you depends on how you will use the unit. All three are reputable brands that produce really good power stations.
Sometimes you can use it for a bit, that will naturally warm it. I also place the unit in a cooler when it’s very cold. You can put hand warmers or a heated water bottle in the cooler too. These tricks have helped me charge in very cold temps… good luck!
Yes, it works great. It's important to understand the draw vs capacity. This can run an AC or fridge with ease, it can even run them at the same time. How long however, depends on a lot of factors. The window AC will be the device that eats the most juice. If you set it for a comfortable sleeping temp, without going full artic, you can expect a night or 2 tops. I put my AC on a timer, so it turns off after I go to sleep, coupled with a solar panel, I go for weeks without issue. In short, YES and YES, but I don't want to lead you astray, it has limitations. Hope this helps, please consider using the link in the video if you want one, costs you the same and sends a couple bucks to the channel! Thanks for watching!
Yes!!! I have so much testing footage I left out...it was too boring to even edit! You can run the AC for hours! The best results came from plugging it in from the inside of BW (AC directly into Yeti). If you use Low Cool, it gives you a lot of run time. I put it on a timer so that it would shut off after I went to sleep, coupled with solar the battery never ran out. With the 1500x I had reallllyy impressive results but i's twice the price. Conclusions - you can go a whole night with no recharging -several nights with timer -solar and timer and you can cool it for a few hours before bed each night indefinitely *Thank you so much for being my first cups of coffee!
They’re both excellent power stations. Across the board, there is some comparable features. This GZ unit has a larger battery, eco delta mini is ~880wh- GZ is ~1000. The eco flow can charge faster from wall, they both have same speed from solar. The prices shift depending on sales. Comes down to preference, both great machines.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Is there any truth to Ecoflow's typically sacrificing a bit of overall runtime to accommodate high output devices of >1400W for brief periods of time or in general usage and the inefficiency of their ac inverter? Thank you.
@@dexteryarza3448 yes, I do not like what they do there. They call it x-boost, when running high power devices, they boost the current when the voltage drops to maintain wattage. I don’t know who thought that was a good idea, it’s not. In my opinion, if you are running too large of a device, the receptacle should turn off (like almost every other PPS). Instead, they allow you to run the device with a voltage drop, which could destroy some appliances. My advice is to avoid pushing the Eco flow too hard, it’s a great system, but I do not want to run undervoltage.
I have yet to see one person used the Wifi Feature to turn on the yeti from a Different Location Especially in an off grid setting, people talk about it, they go over the specs, but no one has actually done it. I think that would be a really good video if you frommaybe an hour or two away from the device was able to connect it to run a heater, or some lights or anything for that matter
Short answer...yes The real answer involves a bunch of variables. There's a label on the fridge, possibly the back, that has the electrical info for the device. Assuming it's energy star with some efficiency, door seal is in good shape etc, the core 1000 will run the fridge for a long time. Since the core has 1000wh of capacity, it depends on the fridge to see how long it will run for. Adding 200 watts of solar will really boost the run time, in ideal situations even allow for weeks or months. The variables for solar are: where do you live? sunny? Las Vegas would be very different than Seattle. I run my fridge at home on this device during outages and have never had an issue doing so with 200 w of solar. I live in an area that loses power for a few days at a time. If the solar conditions are really bad (cloudy winter), I have had to fire up a small generator for a couple hours to run the fridge and charge the yeti, but that is rare. Hope this helps, sorry I couldn't be more straight forward! Hope you'll subscribe and check out the other videos! SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/DIYOutdoorLife
Yes, you can. If you are using 100 W suitcase from Goal zero, I believe thats a 8mm plug though. They also sell a 8 mm to high port port adapter if you want to go that route.
Hi, I was wondering could the battery be charged with a generator? I have the goal zero 1000 and was thinking the Honda generator eu1000i I would purchase. Thanks
At this time no. It doesn’t make sense for them to sell replacements yet, or possibly ever. People have the wrong idea with these units, it’s very rarely the battery that goes, they hold up well. Things like swappable BMS and inverters would actually be the biggest help for longevity.
@@DIYOutdoorLife thank you so much for the quick response. i bought a 1000 from a friend of a friend for 150 bucks who said the battery didnt work, it looks like it fell out of the bed of his truck. its missing all the chargers. but if i can get it to work for that price thats a deal. if not , well if you need one for parts let me know haha.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Everything is missing out of the top of it. including the lid. but besides some scratches it looks intact. i have my charger from my sherpa that says it will connect to it. So i am hoping it works.
@@adammuscato7211 Sherpa charger will do it, slow and steady. Leave it on the charger for a while and see if it comes back to life… Is the display screen reading anything?
That's a great question. Here's what I can tell you (probably more than you wanted..lol). Goal Zero sells replacement batteries for the original units that they sold (they were lead acid at the time). The batteries on their new units are very easy to take out and appear to be designed for easy swap, although they currently do not sell a replacement. My guess is that VERY few of the batteries would be anywhere near needing replacement at this time, so it isn't worth carrying the replacement. A lot of people provide misinformation about the Li NMC chemistry batteries in these units, like electric vehicle batteries. This battery can charge and discharge in the most demanding way 500 times before it loses its top end. Most users don't experience a loss of practical value until 1000 of these 1c discharge/charge cycles. For the average user, this could be 20 years of typical use. Like I said in one of these videos on power stations, if you ran a giant microwave on the unit until it died every day, you would lose some capacity after a year and after 2 years you'd see a real loss in run time. You really wouldn't want to use this unit that way. Normal use for camping and home back up = over a decade - and then, if its worth it, you could swap the battery. Very likely, it will be cheaper to replace the whole unit with newer tech by then. Sorry for the long answer, but it's a really good question and I hope this can help multiple people out. Thank you!
@@DIYOutdoorLife oh ok, no apology needed , thank you for your reply ! Much appreciated . I’m gathering all the information I can before I make this expensive choice, I will be full timing , sometime this year hopefully. Looking at your solar panels comparison video now . Ty again.
Great breakdown on the different battery chemistries. I noticed when I put the charger under the lid, that it gets extra hot. Have you experienced any longer term issues with keeping the charging brick under the lid?
It definitely heats up good. I have never experienced any issues related to this. We do have a channel subscriber who commented that they warped their lid. I keep the charger stowed when it’s convenient, I take out to open air when it’s easy. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
What’s the situation? Goal zero makes really nice panels although they’re pricey. The nomad is light and foldable. The Boulder is rugged and heavy. The boulder is a panel that could be left outside all year, Nomad is designed to move around and be easy to put in car. 200-300 watts is really nice. It allows you to charge it back relatively quickly In a variety of situations. If you were looking for inexpensive, HSQT glass panels fit the Core with a cheap adapter and Dokio foldable bare panels work as well. Happy to send links if you narrow down what you want. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you for the response. I want to be able to travel with it in my truck, but also use around the house for back up power. Is your guess that the Nomad will last as long as the boulder? and do they have the same efficiency for charging the Core?
@@kensugarman4861 The nomad will last just as long in the way you’re using it. If you left it out every day out in the sun, the boulder would definitely last longer. A glass panel is always going to have some higher performance, my nomads work extremely well for doing what you’re saying. Take some time to angle them properly towards the sun and they produce great numbers.
I am a do do when it comes to mechanical stuff. Which of the Yeti would suffice me for the following: Periodic TV use with DVD, The following would be continuously used for: 18 cu ft refrigerator, 17 cu ft chest freezer, 5 cu ft chest freezer, Electric lift chair, periodic use to get up out of this chair, Periodic charging of a large electric wheelchair, How many days would/could they run? I am presently without electricity/water, totally disabled, low income. My Service Dog and I MUST go back home, we've been living temporarily with my granddaughter, but his hair loss (stress) and me too, and having been here for over 3 months, she wants her life back. Do you ever donate the equipment you critique? thanks for any considerations.
Shoot me an email at DIYoutdoorcontent@gmail.com These are pretty large electrical requirements, one in which I would likely build a system using lifepo4 batteries, rather than buying a portable system. Unfortunately, anyway you look at it, this will be very expensive. I wish I was in the position to help, my channel still costs me money and I pay for 95% of the things that I review. Happy to provide you some free consultation in building systems if that helps. Thank you
@@DIYOutdoorLife You are def a stand up guy Brian. May good karma, supernova smiles, peace,and good fortune, forever come your way. Always be safe. Live Long & Prosper,phil🇺🇲👍🍀
@@DIYOutdoorLife The words are from the heart. Your honesty in reviews, overall transparency, non/sponsorship/non-mercenary, Consumer Reports type review methodology is a refreshing rarity borne of integrity and a love of sharing. I trust the Gracie shirt speaks to BJJ and as for Zen I should say Namaste. I have been all over the majestic Adirondacks & Catskills. Take care and looking forward to more videos.
Is it hard on the Yeti to charge all the way to 100 %? I have an Ebike they sell a special charger for that stops charging at 90%. They say it makes your Battery last for more cycles if you don’t go all the way to 100%. And if you do you should run it a little to get it off full charge? I bought the 1000 Core too late for the discount though…
The yeti X series has a feature that stops the charge when its turned on (battery saver mode). The core requires doing it yourself. When charging batteries, there is a slow down referred to as the "stadium effect", the charging slows down at the end, Batteries last longer when you dont force them to 100%, like your ebike. Know that you can charge them all the way and get many years of quality use, this applies more to folks that use them daily (like Ebikes). If the battery is at 100%, leave it there. The is no degradation resting at full state of charge, just slightly more fatigue getting there. I hope you love the Core, I use mine a lot and always fully charge it.
This is a great video thank you very much. I am debating between the Core or the X, I need it mostly for Mr RV Roadreek 170 and wanted to power the RV when I'm off the grid so I'll be able to run my AC from my cool cat heat pump. Will the Core be enough for me?
Hey BENADO, do you have a cut sheet on the heat pump. I would need to know what kind of power it draws. My inclination is that 1000 watt hours will be too small to run that unit for long, need to know the wattage draw to know for certain.
Thank you for your reply. I believe it's 20Watt at start up and I think 15W or less after that. It's a Dometic Heat Pump model 41001.511. Not sure you know, but the Roadtrek 170 has an onboard Onan generator that works on Fuel. So don't need to run the Core all the time. But wanted to know if I do need it for that for a little while, will have enough.
Goal Zero has replacement batteries, offered for their original units. The newer units have batteries that last a lot longer. My guess would be very few people require a replacement battery with these newer yeti’s at this time, so we won’t see replacement batteries for a while, if ever. With normal use, these systems can last over 10 years. It takes extremely high use to wear the battery out before that. Smart money would be that the technology here will be obsolete in ten years, hopefully cheaper. Hope this helps…lol
Thanks for the video, helped a lot! We are building our promaster out and electrical system is going to be towards the tail end, whether we do separate components or the 3000x. Before however, debating on getting this or the 1000x so we can run our fans, cooler, and percolator. I guess really it comes down to the inverter. Usually we use the Honda eu2200i for that stuff, but trying to stick to electric, plus this would be nice because it’s portable. Any thoughts at all, whether to go for the 1000 core or 1000x and wiring a small 12V fuse box to this for basics. Appreciate any tips or advice you could offer!
Glad it helped, sounds like you have an great project going on. As for the fuse box, the Yeti units make this a breeze. You're going to connect the HPP (anderson power pole) port to the feed of your fuse block, red to red, black to black and you're done! Since goal zero has regulated HPP port, you will have a constant mid 13 voltage, this is superior to connecting a fuse block to a battery for things like 12v refrigerators. The core 1000 has 20 amp HPP, the X 1000 has 30 amp, both regulated. 20 amp is around 240 watts max, 30a is around 360watts max (conservative numbers). Find out how many watts you could potentially run off your fuse block simultaneously and make your determination. Both systems are capable and will last a long time in these applications. Hope this helps, check out my other videos and subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/DIYOutdoorLife
@@DIYOutdoorLife Hey there. Really appreciate you taking the time to offer some helpful insight. I will be sure to check out your link attached, I never thought it would be such a headache trying to decide, but when it comes to investing in these systems - always is helpful to reach out to experienced people like yourself. Truly does mean a lot of how interactive and responsive you are with your followers too. Means a lot more than you may think. May be reaching out to follow up with more questions. Sorry I’m advance! Haha.
@@FrogLegz52 No worries, I really enjoy this stuff and learned the same way you are...asking! Feel free to shoot questions any time, if I don't know, I'll know who to ask! Thanks
Forgot to mention… One of the best things that you can do is go with gas stove top percolator, if possible. I use more battery making a single cup of coffee than I do running my refrigerator all day. LP burner or jet boil work great, just no timer for morning coffee..lol
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes exactly! I feel like some of the questions become redundant in some way shape or form, but like you said in your video - even though there’s some batteries and systems I have no interest in or I know won’t work for me, I still want to know the “why” or be able to fully comprehend and possibly pass the knowledge onto someone else too. You know, we use our jet boil a lot, especially for when we thru hiked a few long trails, but now since we hope to live in the road a good time of the year we figured we’d take our 60s or 70s Corning Ware everywhere we go 🤣 works great because of how much coffee I drink, but a little Coleman setup or something like that is another “back and forth” with the Mrs over the hot plate. HA!
I would avoid it. That AirCon is an interesting case, although you save efficiency because it’s DC, it has an enormous draw. Due to the parameters of the unit, the best route is to hook it to multiple Lifepo4 or one with several hundred amp hours. I only installed one and the cost of batteries and charger was higher than the unit itself. I think they’re best suited for off grid settings where it’s needed all day, in that case it’s worth the investment. Hope this helps!
Great video Brian. I have been on the fence about going for the 1000 core or the 1500 X. it seems to me that you can get two 1000 cores for the price of a 1500 X and have more watt hours available. Any guesses about how long goals zero will have the $200 off?
wait for the next REI 20% off sale, which will come off the newly discounted 1500X price. though the deals to be had were during black friday when they were throwing in a free nomad 200 with a 1500x
I knew I'd leave something out, great question! It has the same slots as the X series for MPPT and Link but I called to double check. It does NOT accept the link. Thanks for the great question and discovery. You'd have to go with the 120w car charger or play around with a DC to DC charger. Thanks again, hope you'll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/DIYOutdoorLife
Brian thank you for the video. Just ordered a 1000X. I’m a little worried about having lithium in my Rig for overlanding, or since it is going to be sitting inside my truck the heat will damage the batteries. Or the risk of having an accident and having the batteries explode. But it seems like it is probably the best built box out there or one of the best. Questions: How many 5btu air conditioners you ran and exactly for how long? Also, solar panels are 75% efficient but in cold weather solar systems get voltage over current. Will the GZ MPPT account for it?
I always take measures to keep the system cool. You will notice that your units fans will turn on, even when it’s not in use if it’s left in a hot car or in direct sun. When that happens, it’s a good reminder to get it out of sun or in better ventilation. The system is built very well in this regard and does an excellent job keeping itself cool and safe. I would consider it very low risk for problems in the event of an accident. The unit is built like a tank and likely poses no higher risk then things like your fuel tank etc. The MPPT is rock solid, can handle running over wattage and series connections up to 50v. You mentioned having the 1000x, this video was on 1000core. The X exceeds all of the capabilities of the core, you should have zero problems. I use my yetis to do off grid building 365 days a year in some wild weather. I abuse mine and they keep ticking. The air conditioner question is amongst the most difficult to answer. I will make a video on this topic. I ran 2 5000btu aircons at once and even had a third going at one point. This was just trying to be abusive to see what the yeti was made of…lol Running the 5000btu window unit on my camper has been successful under the right circumstances. If you put it on low cool, I can run it for the night with no trouble. I live in the Northeast US and don’t have very high temperatures at night. In hotter climates, the 1500x is the way to go. I usually set people up with a timer outlet, run the AC for a couple hours when getting in bed, save a ton of battery and sleep well. What is so tricky about this topic is it depends on the model AC, the size of the space your cooling, the temperature, the humidity, how well the space is insulated, how many people are providing body heat in the space and so on and on… this is the best answer I can give, hope it helps. Thanks for watching, hope you’ll subscribe! SUBSCRIBE: th-cam.com/users/diyoutdoorlife
You didn’t watch the video… but I appreciate your comment, the same one you copied and pasted on every goal zero video on the internet. Does bluetti offer pension and benefits?
@@DIYOutdoorLife Just because he Josh have other priorities of an product than you do, does not mean he did not watch the video. I have multiple Goal Zero product, and will not consider a upgrade until they have LiFePO4. If that happens, you can still choose the version you prefer.. Until then, Goal Zero is free to choose to lower their market share by refusing to serve one part of the market.
@@MichaelEricMenk Since this account copy and pasted this comment on every video on TH-cam featuring Jackery and GZ, it’s pretty clear that he didn’t watch the video. What he is claiming here is also patently false. Bluetti does not get 6000 life cycles, that’s not even what they advertise. There is extensive testing that corroborates what I’ve learned from building and using these machines for over a decade. With all in one “purchased” portable power stations, the battery is never what goes first. A lithium NMC lasts just as long as Lifepo4 in PPS. 99% of system failures come from BMS, COM screens, and fried inverters. I own bluetti and eco flow and build my own with lifepo4, definitely love the chemistry. But the amount of false information is not helping people out.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I would consider 2000 to 3000 100% DOD cycles a more believable number. But I do not agree you with LiFePO4 last as long as NMC. People have different use cases. You take and move it, while other have it in a corner in the car, and never move it out from its spot.
@@MichaelEricMenk you’re exactly right. I definitely use lifepo4 on all of my homemade sol-gens. The issue that I would like to help people understand, and obviously you already have a great grasp on, is that these are interdependent systems. A major part (inverter, bms, mppt) breaks and it’s toast. I use these systems for eight hours plus a day, for over a decade. Theyre a tool for me to do off grid construction and I likely break more in a year than most be will use in a lifetime. If the inverter is typically what goes first and it’s not replaceable, then what value is the extended life of the battery? Your understanding of portability versus the cycles and safety of Lifepo4 is the key. It’s just tough to hear so many people think that the PPS will last 10 times as long with lifepo. Likely they’ll have a battery 25% of the way through its life expectancy with a bricked unit.
You're trying very hard to convince your viewers not to go for the better, stronger, long lasting & the newest battery. That's not honest & that's Why I gave a thumbs down to this particular presentation. Be honest & truthful your viewers are not as stupid as you think 🤔
Hey friend, I respect your opinion and your ability to evaluate the video anyway you’d like. I would like to say you should perhaps consider the size of this channel and make a reasonable evaluation of what skin you think I have in the game. I don’t get paid to do this like the bigger channels, and I have no incentive to be misleading one way or the other. I run a business using solgens and PPS. The lighter NMC, with better build quality on the box, out performs the current 60lbs lifepo4 systems hands down. I tried to present this in a way that could help people make the best decision for them. I appreciate your feedback and hope you reconsider your opinion about my honesty.
To the best of my knowledge, to date, you have only done three GZ Yeti portable power station reviews: 200X, 1000 Core and 1500X. Despite only these three reviews, it is my opinion that you have done more than any other TH-cam(YT) reviewer to promote and bring awareness to GZ portable power stations. In contrast, other YT's such as DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse and HOBOTECH both of whom I trust and respect do not appear to be interested in GZ. For example, the former promotes Bluetti and Ecoflow while the latter has not done any GZ reviews. Thank you for your continued efforts to wave the GZ flag.
I appreciate your awareness of this, and it is deliberate. I ran a tiny offgrid business that relied on power stations early on. It meant that I purchased, used, and abused a lot of different power stations. Goal Zero was the CLEAR winner in real world testing.
This meant that I had a lot of goal zeros available to review and saw that others were avoiding the reviews (goal zero doesn’t dish out free units like all the other companies). Some complained they were too expensive, others were attracted to the new brands with different features. It seemed like none of them had spent the thousands of hours using the systems to work and camp in real life situations.
Anyway, all of this is to say I felt like there was a story not being told. A lot has changed rapidly in the industry, I’m much happier with the PPS of all the leading brands these days. Glad to see the prices coming down across the board, exciting times ahead.
Thank you for watching and leaving a great comment, I appreciate it!
Thanks!
I am a Goal Zero-alcoholic. At 77, weight is a concern. I love their products for when we lose power here in California, mainly for lights, phone and lights. A generator and solar, we have, too.
Me too… we’ll have to start a 12 step group
This video was INCREDIBLY useful and you present the information in a clear, easily understandable way. Thanks!
Thank you, I really appreciate you watching.
Good Morning Brian, Just wanted to add a comment about the Core 1000... camping in the Alleghany National Forest, primitive, no hookups, I needed to make a fast pot-o' coffee before an early departure... didn't want to run the generator for the percolator, so plugged in the Goal Zero Core 100 and it work perfectly. I was concerned the electric percolator (1000 watts according to the literature) would be at the limit of the inverter, but not so. Worked great with plenty of additional power available after use, a great power station.... just wanted to add another real life experience for you and your subs. Thanks, Dave
Great input! I have had similar experiences, it’s really nice how their inverters perform.
Thank you for this excellent video based on your broad expertise. You answered questions for this casual user that I didn't know to ask. I just purchased this unit for $599 from Amazon. Thanks again.
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. That's a really good deal!
WOW! Thanks for this well-thought-out review! So psyched you like the Core!
It was a fun product to review! If you're interested, I wear a 2xl shirt! lol 😂
I have been trying for weeks to decide on which type of power station I wanted. I also was very confused by all of the information and videos out here. You cleared this up for me especially about the Liion and LiPosphate battery differences. I'll be buying the Goal Zero 1000. Thank you and I did subscibe.
I'm really glad it helped! Thanks for subbing and commenting!
I’ve saved a lot by not spending on ali-baba lithium batteries for my golf cart. it’s a Ford Think and you caused me to think. Thank you for being informative for this retired old guy.
Appreciate you watching!
Hey Brian, I loved this video. I tested out my 1500x over the last two weekends camping and your discussion about how the solar panel was giving about 80% was correct for me. Your review of the Core series is great, I really enjoyed the breakdown info of the differences between the models and your efforts in this channel. I will share with some friends. If I would have known about this model when I first was looking to buy I might have got it based on this video.
Thanks for watching! You will not be disappointed with your 1500x! Did you see my video on the 1500? Thanks for sharing with folks and staying tuned in!
@@DIYOutdoorLife I did watch your video on the 1500x and bought it later that night. It is a little bit much for what I normally would use at a camp site, and I only have the Boulder 100 panel that came with the “kit” price. So you are right I need more panels to utilize the solar charging properly. However the 1500x also can backup power my fridge at home so that was one reason I got that level. Have you ever tried the protective case that GoalZero sells for Yeti?
@@joesolomon6059 Awesome! Having that kind of power is a luxury but it can keep you out camping for longer, which for me is worth the money. 100w panel is great but it definitely takes a while to dent the 1500x when depleted. I have not purchased a case, I have built some things to use (like the cooler i mentioned) because of the harsh environment I use them in. Maybe I should get a case for camping...
@@DIYOutdoorLife did you dremel
A hole in the cooler or modify it so the power cable(s) coming out are flush with the lid or something? Just to avoid tiny rain drops or dust I considered that idea when you mentioned the cooler. I might get one instead of the MFG case
@@joesolomon6059 I did a bunch. Maybe I should make a vid..lol.
The easiest is snaking wire through the drain plug! Then wire a male plug inside the cooler for yeti. This is the easiest for using AC.
I have also drilled and added little rubber bushings for solar input or DC connections. I believe the first one I did I just cut a notch, taped and shut the lid. It's really easy to find old coolers, people usually give them away!
I love your channel. You have made me think twice about a lithium system on my new teardrop. Thank you! This goal zero is a great option, maybe a backup to a simple AGM battery n solar panels on the teardrop, along w this for added versatility.
Thank you for watching!
There has been so many advancements these last two years. Check out some of my recent videos on power stations as well.
Great review! thanks for pointing out the strengths of this new model. And at the end it wasn't boring but very informative on battery chemistry differences.
I appreciate you watching and commenting. Really nice to know I don’t bore everyone…lol 😂
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Just got it today and for $800 🙌. Used your link to support your content. Blessings!
What an incredible deal! Thank you so much for supporting as well 🙏🏻
FYI, I purchased two GZ Yeti 1000 Cores because of your review and have been quite pleased with their performance to date.
That’s great to hear, Im glad it helped out. Keep me in the loop, the more real customers feedback the better.
Goal Zero is selling the Yeti Core refurbished via their eBay Store for just $350. Comes with 2 yrs All-State warranty. Insanely good deal to grab another one of these
Amazing deals, other people have reached out about this as well!
Great to hear owner feedback! Thanks Brian. Happy camping =Ccosmo
Thanks Cosmo, Love gadgets that keep us out of the house more!
Thank you. Another great video. I think you are correct in the weight and size department. That concerns me. This is small and portable compared to the phosphate batteries. Sorry if my comments are all over the place. There is a tax incentive on the larger units so that is why I look at them but I think this fits my needs. But then again if the power goes out at home the bigger units are great. It seems like I might need both.
They become addicting, I just keep buying bigger and better!
Is the 12v plug on the 1000 Core regulated?
Yes
Thank you for all your thoughtful and thorough videos. You have a great ability to explain technical issues in an easy to understand manner. Much appreciated.
Thank you. I appreciate you watching!
i just ordered a square drop. we are going to use a power station to power the trailer (house lights and maxx air fan) and a camping fridge of some kind (undecided at the moment, leaning towards iceco maybe?).
i think i've settled on this goal zero yeti 1000 core or the new jackery 1000 pro. it might not be apples-to-apples on the specs of the two, but they are pretty close in price. i am a total moron when it comes to this kind of stuff. do you have any insight you could offer?
I have not been a very big fan of Jackery. Ultimately, it really depends how you want to use the system. I think the core 1000 is a much better option because of the high current DC output. Square drop companies like hiker are actually building a Goal zero integration kit into their campers.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you for the reply. It is actually a Hiker that I have on order, with the power station connection in the galley. Thanks again for the input. I appreciate you and the knowledge you share with us.
@@9rows I have a whole series coming out on Hiker, should be a lot of fun
Great, great info! I appreciate the discussion about the types of batteries. I'm not a battery nerd, but I want to become one!
Haha… it’s a fun topic, thanks for tuning in.
This is the most informative video that makes the most sense to me as a guy looking to build a small system for a 1963 Streamline. I have the inside gutted and realize I have the freedom to build a new affordable system. I've watched videos for a year now to educate myself to find most practical system. I' m thinking this unit with 400 watts of solar and a decent charge controller might just be it. Maybe a small micro, water pump, fan on composting toilet, two maxx air fans and some ceiling leds and a apartment sized fridge. What do you think?
Beautiful camper! Make sure to email me pics as you develop the project.
This system has a high quality MPPT built-into it. So if you’re gonna go with an onboard battery, you can use the charge controller on that and plug the solar back-and-forth between the both your battery and the goal zero. If you don’t have an onboard battery, then you won’t need a controller for this and can save a few bucks.
Sounds like you’re off to a great start on an amazing project! Keep me in the loop.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I realize I made a mistake by saying that I could use a good charge controller along with the Yeti core. Rookie mistake, but the idea has crossed my mind to do what you talked about. Use one system to charge the other one and have a back up. I think maybe I could start with the Goal Zero core and see how it goes. Maybe, if needed, add that charge controller and extra battery later. My biggest problem is that I want to run that apartment fridge on the inverter while I'm traveling. I think the affordablility of the solar on the roof and the 1200 watt inverter will do that. Thanks for you reply. Great videos!
@@jeffhutchingsst1285 no worries, sounds like a great set up. As for the fridge, we've all been down that road, it usually comes with an education... They are so inefficient, the inverters wastes a lot while plugged in etc etc etc. You will be able to do it but the DC chest compressor fridges are light years easier. Both are great systems, just make sure to look at DC units as well, its where most of us end up.
I use the threats in the rubber feet to fix the 1500x in my camper van via star grip screws. Works great. For that price, the Core is an interesting option. However, now that I have the 1500X with WIFI I'd really miss it. Not only can you monitor the battery and set different charging profiles, but you can also activate the output ports too. That's very practical when you can't reach your Yeti because it is somewhere under all your stuff but you want to use the inverter that is connected to whatever you use.
Absolutely! Pretty impressive price point and excellent value for what you get, but the X series isn't going anywhere for people in the know! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honesty, but I'll raise you one more question that nobody asks. Can the 1000 watt power a coffee maker that consumes 950 during the cycle? And after so many cycles, will that 950 be lost? Sure, it drops to 11 Watts once the brewing is done, but I'm basing my power needs on a good cup rather than waiting for cowboy coffee to be done over a fire
Yes, It can do that with no problem.
Duration here is important. If it takes 10 minutes, you could run it 5 or 6 different times.
If the process takes 20 minutes, 3 times.
If the coffee pot is drawing 950 W for an hour, you’re going to need to recharge.
Hope this helps
Yes, the Yeti 1000 Core is different than the old discontinued Yetti 1000. My old Yeti 1000 has a 1500w inverter (3000 surge). Have issue with the 12v port, not reliable. The unit often displays the high temp icon when inverter is used for >1000w. I use it now for a backup to my Jackery 1500 in my travel trailer. Use all my power stations when boondocking for designated appliances. House batteries strictly for lights, water pump, DSI, refrigerator controls and radio.
I run a system similar to that. I also lose power at home a lot, so they all get moved in when we’re not in the camper.
FYI, I had a customer that had that over heat issue, I took it apart and blew it out with compressed air and it fixed the cooling, hopefully yours is that simple.
Thanks for watching.
Hi Brian another really outstanding video really appreciate it I'm going to check this thing out and see if I can use it in my Bushwacker
It is the best thing I ever did for my bushwhacker...next level!
you seem like a stand up guy! keep up the great reviews.
I appreciate that! Hope you'll subscribe!
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Great vid/presentation! Which one du u recommend?
The 1500 is really nice, check out my other videos on power stations as well.
Great info, I even enjoyed the battery discussion 😀. Keep up the good work.
Haha! Thanks for watching!
Another great review, thanks.
Question: Doesn’t putting the unit in a cooler block or mess with the cords plugged into the unit, or do you preconfigured the cords and get a large enough cooler to prevent that? Also, the fact it doesn’t have the wi-fi/bluetooth controller to support a phone app, wouldn’t that block your view of the screen? Thanks again!
Great questions, thank you for watching the video.
You can drill a hole in the side of the cooler or sometimes even use the plug drain to run a wire through. You can make it as simple or as fancy as you want.
With most coolers, it's usually as easy as opening the top to look at the screen if you need to.
Hope this helps!
Greatly appreciate the video! Learned a ton and helped me make a decision to pull the trigger and get one!
Awesome Shane! I hope you'll consider using the link in the video description, cost you the same but sends a couple bucks to the channel! Swing back if you have any questions!
Hope you'll subscribe too!
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Great review on the 1000 Core. Your review is the only place I’ve seen to date with any pertinent info. I cannot find a user manual anywhere. I have a question about the solar capability. What voltage range panels can I use? All I can see is 300 watts.
The 1000x shows these solar metrics: 600 watts 14-50volts 50A max
I was hoping to find what the 1000 core’s solar metrics were.
The Core has 50v max solar input, like the X. Something I clearly skipped, you can run series. I have a manual I'd be happy to email if you'd like. Really appreciate your question because it brings out some more important info! Glad you liked the video, hope you'll subscribe!
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Can I connect to my RV from the Anderson outlet (12 volt) directly to the battery posts? I have been going through the 120 outlet through a battery charger to the battery posts ( to make it through the night) which is probably inefficient.
You do not want to connect directly to the battery, it's doesnt work like a battery charger. You can use it to completely replace the battery, either temporarily or permanently.
Using Goal Zero for RV Battery
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Dang! Watching this makes me wish it was out on the market when I was looking for a set up.. guess when my set up dies I know what I switching to. Thanks for the info man!
That’s the nature of the beast right? People who bought their BW a couple weeks after me got a nice cooler, better antenna placement, and switches where they belong! Haha
Check out Bobs channel to see living in a Bushwhacker full time!!
@@DIYOutdoorLife ha, that's just the way it goes..
What would be the biggest difference in buying a good inverter generator vs buying a good power bank? And should I get both or just one? We just got our first camper which is a Coleman lantern bunkhouse and our trips are usually three to five days long when we go camping. We are planning to get a 200w suitcase style solar panels as well
Inverter generators can provide high power for as long as you have gas and nothing breaks down. They are definitely cheaper.
Portable power station will run as long as their battery capacity keeps up and can be charged with solar. They are more expensive.
The limitation for generators is the gas, smell, sound, and restrictions … many places do not allow you to use them at certain times or even at all. You have to worry about gas, and everything that comes along with it.
Portable power stations are expensive and less capable. To run large items for long periods of time, you need to spend a lot of money and have some great solar. They are 1000 times better for small devices. You can power your water pump, lights, fans, DC fridge, without having to listen to a generator.
Obviously, the best situation involves both. You can run your devices quietly on the portable power station and use the generator for short periods of time to charge the power bank back up.
Hope this helps, thank you for watching !
Great video Brian!! I appreciate your thoroughness in identifying the features that distinguish this new model...also-keep the nerd stuff coming!
Btw: where'd ya get that styling blue lazyboy?
That’s a very comfy chair, it’s where I sit when I’m reading about batteries…lol
Wish I hadn't missed the coupon! Thanks for the comparison
If I can get more promo codes, I'll send them your way!
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Thanks for the informative video. I have a 14 foot enclosed trailer that I’ve converted to a toyhauler with creature comforts. It has a breaker panel and ac power and rooftop air. . I also have a 12 volt deep cycle battery, but no converters or solar system. I just found a Renogy 160 watt flexible solar panel that was on the side of the highway. So now considering solar and boondocking options for my camper and was looking at their charge controllers. Would you say the info in this video is still applicable Based on current technology? I like your concept of the portable power station vs a dedicated system built into the trailer. Any tips or advice appreciated. Thinking about the yeti 1000 x or 1000 core.
Still a great option! Also, check out all of our power station videos, theres so many other great options these days.
When I purchased my Goal Zero Yeti 3000 in 2018 i measured my battery capacity at the DC output and it was 12.48 and now it’s 12.10 so there hasn’t been much of a drop in capacity. I use it maybe at the most 40 times a year to charge laptops, iPads, and cellphones. I had a few power outages during that time so I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I don’t use it for camping. I may consider upgrading to the 6000x because of the upgraded inverter and larger battery. I purchase my Yetti 3000 with a 20 percent discount so I’m good.
What's amazing about the 6000 is it can still be moved! That's a huge system! Do you use your REI coupons?
@@DIYOutdoorLife REI has a coupon now, 600 dollars off the yeti 6000x
@@AllDayMusic1927 I just got my coupon too… think I’ll get binoculars… love the coupons
Can you show how to use the left side input red and black hookups. I cannot find any video of how to use this input option for solar. Do the cables go in directly, or is there a plug in for this? There are literally no videos or info for this side
The red and black connection is known as an Anderson Power Pole connect. It’s one of the most commonly used plugs for DC electrical. GZ refers to it as High Power Ports.
The large Yeti units have these ports for solar input as well as for an output to power appliances.
The output has the plugs arranged in a side-by-side layout. They use a north and south arrangement for their solar input.
All large Goal zero solar panels will plug directly into this plug for charging. The 600 watt fast charger also plugs directly into this port for charging.
Although some other brands also use a plug that will fit, the most commonly used solar plug is called MC4. If the solar panel you are using comes with MC4 connectors, you’ll need an adapter. GZ sells this adapter or you can buy an aftermarket one on Amazon. Since the plugs are adaptable, if they come in the side-by-side layout you can simply unhook them and stack them to fit in the Goal zero.
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Great review ,how many charge / discharge cycles ? Thanks
This question is far more complicated than just giving a number answer, and it’s a very good question.
This has an NMC battery, so while it is not as many cycles as lifepo4, the actual life expectancy difference is heavily exaggerated.
While the laboratory testing of NMC will show 500-800 before fatiguing 20%, lifepo can take thousands. This makes it look bad on paper.
In actuality, those tests are done in a very aggressive way, far more harsh than you would actually do with your power station. The actual charging and discharging cycles will likely be a couple thousand at normal use with this goal zero. The key here is that the other components can’t last as long and the battery anyway, so expect on it being a 10 year investment from the system as a whole.
I’m giving a very thorough answer because people ask this all the time, I hope other people will read this.
With the real world rates of cycling through charging and discharging, the batteries are almost never the weak point in portable power stations. the system bricks out, stops charging, BMS failure or firmware corruption are far more common than battery problems.
Goal zero, despite using NMC, has been one of the most trouble free power stations I’ve ever owned, and I own a lot.
@@DIYOutdoorLife you touched on a very good point. the cycle count is based on 1C, which means what it takes to charge/dishcharge the entire battery in just 1 hour. goal zero doesn't even make a charge capable of that (their highest is 600W, it comes with a 120W, most will probably use the 120W or 230W anyways). so running some simple math, 500 cycles at 1C is more like 4,100 cycles when using a 120W charger. lets assume the discharging is done at 0.3C on avg over time and charging is done at 120W. you can expect real world cycle count until 80% , of approximately 2,300 cycles. we can bump up the aggressive discharging, let's make it 0.75C. Then you're looking at approximately 1,100 cycles until 80%. in other words, you are completely correct. the battery in these Yeti X series, with Tier 1 LG cells, will likely last thousands of cycles until it reaches 80% life. so in summary, the battery chemistry is a non issue. the issue will probably be the inverter, charge controller, or BMS down the line as it ages and gets old and used a lot.
@@jgg204 I wish more people understood this, the misinformation here has completely shifted the entire industry. It has become the number one deciding factor for people when buying these power stations, and they’re basing it on nonsense.
There are certainly pros/cons to both sub-chemistries, but thinking that one style last 10 times longer is incorrect. I still love having some of the lighter weight power stations in my fleet.
@@DIYOutdoorLife and what's a shame is that consumer pressure is pushing these companies to put in lithium ion phosphate where it's not even needed, resulting in extremely heavy mid-size units that weigh 50-60 lbs when the lithium ion version would have been 40 lbs. trying to move a portable power station that's 60 lbs is ridiculous, all in the name of battery chemistry which won't even matter over the course of ownership anyways.
Where can you buy replacement batteries for this thing?
Hey Medic331, are able to see my responses to your other comments. I answered this on your earlier posts. Happy to copy and paste if you can’t see it.
Excellent review - Dude you covered all the bases- Thanks!!
I appreciate that, I knew it would turn some people off, while others would want the in depth review. Glad it helped.
Beautiful photography BTW, I subbed and will binge out on those Bahama's videos now! 😂
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Great & informative video, thanks Brian !
I throw a question at you:
I got a Goal Zero Yeti 3000 Lithium at my cabin; with 400 watts of solarpanels. During wintertime; the temperatures are below freezing for months. There is less sun also. My experience from the last 3 winters; is no solarcharging at all in these periodes. I guess not only because of the lack of sun; but the temperatures being 32 Fahrenehit and as low as minus 13 Fahrenheit.
I would love to get some charging -or at least maintainance -charging during late autumn -and wintertime:
SO: Do you have any thoughts of putting the Yeti in a cooler ? ? What would it demand of the Yeti 3000 to produce enough heat to keep up the temperature within a cooler ?
Regards from the mountains of Norway,
Ola
Great question, I’ve had a lot of success here with trial and error. Place the unit in a large cooler and put hot water bottles in with it. Use the hot water bottles that have a cover, as they release the heat more slowly. The unit will get up to temperature and start taking a charge, it even warms the unit up as the charge is happening.
They sell a plug in mat that is designed to warm seeds while they’re germinating. I’m experimenting with how much energy it takes off the unit to plug that in at the bottom of the cooler. I’m hoping to offset the extra wattage by adding more solar.
You can do the water bottle trick very easily, just heat the water up with wood or propane. Circle back to let us know how you make out!
Im looking at getting a Hiker Trailer. They offer them on their website. Do these power stations replace your AGM and inverter setup? Or is it just supposed to be an addition to? I know you have a lot of experience with small trailers. I'm trying to figure out the simplest and most affordable power setup.
Yes, you can replace the AGM and inverter by going with one of these. Most people like to have both. You won't need an extra inverter, but it might be helpful to have a battery and goal zero running the camper. It comes down to preference and how you want to use it, but it's very very nice.
I doubt many people will read this comment, this video is old. I'll give you a spoiler. I just picked up my Hiker trailer, it runs on a Goal zero 1500 X... 👍
I have a promo code that will save you several hundred dollars, if you decide to order with Hiker. It's in all the videos that I posted on Hiker.
@DIYOutdoorLife thanks for the info. They really do seem like a nice setup. Curious how long they last. They're much more expensive to replace than a battery if they go bad.
@@jasonmcgill3904 it would depend on how you use it, including how frequently. Most system should have over 10 years of life.
I'm new to these crazy things so I'm just going to ask a simple question
Can this new 1000 serries run my bushwhackers AC and 12 volt fridge and if so how long
Thanks
I wish I could give a simple answer. LoL
Yes it will run both, I do it all the time. It can and will run a 12 V fridge for a very long time, it runs mine for over a week. Of course every fridge is different, but count on the run time being several days, to over a week. With a little bit of solar it will run a fridge indefinitely.
An air conditioner is almost impossible to answer. I can get several hours of run time on my 10 SS AIrCon. The 10 FB does not run as efficiently in most cases, but some people are able to run their AC for a few hours as well. It will never be a reliable way to run an air conditioner every day. I use an outlet timer to cool the camper down before bed and recharge the unit on solar, it works great that way on my 10ss.
Brian ~ new follower (happy I found your Channel). Taking into consideration the type of battery each is and you were able to buy either one for truck camping (charging lights, iPads, phones, fridge, music, etc.) would you go with the 1000 Core with Nomad 200 or the 1000X with 200 Nomad? Just looking for your honest opinion as I want to buy once for the coming years if possible. Trying to take advantage of a current sale so thanks in advance!
Unless you need to use the high current DC Anderson, go with the core1000.
The Core is a really good deal for what it is, if you need the 30 amp DC on the yeti X, that would be the only thing. They’ll each charge the same on the nomad 200.
Hope this helps, please use the link in my description for either one ✌️
Hello. Love your videos, I subscribed after I watched the first one. Quick question: I am totally averse to returning defective items, especially since I live in Mexico, so you can imagine the hassle. I'm considering three brands for a portable power station (around 1000 watt hours). Goal Zero, Bluetti Max Oak and Ecoflow. Which brand would you say gives me the best chance of not having a defective unit out of the box. Thanks for your time.
All three are great. Which is best for you depends on how you will use the unit.
All three are reputable brands that produce really good power stations.
Any tips for keeping it warm during cold days when van is off? I had a charge problem because it was too cold to charge. thanks
Sometimes you can use it for a bit, that will naturally warm it. I also place the unit in a cooler when it’s very cold. You can put hand warmers or a heated water bottle in the cooler too. These tricks have helped me charge in very cold temps… good luck!
put it in a cooler
I want in home emergency power during blackouts for kitchen refrigerator and bedroom AC. Does this work for those functions?
Yes, it works great. It's important to understand the draw vs capacity. This can run an AC or fridge with ease, it can even run them at the same time. How long however, depends on a lot of factors. The window AC will be the device that eats the most juice. If you set it for a comfortable sleeping temp, without going full artic, you can expect a night or 2 tops. I put my AC on a timer, so it turns off after I go to sleep, coupled with a solar panel, I go for weeks without issue. In short, YES and YES, but I don't want to lead you astray, it has limitations.
Hope this helps, please consider using the link in the video if you want one, costs you the same and sends a couple bucks to the channel! Thanks for watching!
Great tip with the cooler! Genius!
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Got my daughter gz150 . Do you think a small panel like 18/25w will do anything for charging. Love your channel 🙏
Personally, I’d look for a 50 watt panel, even an off brand.
There’s more value there and it’ll charge much faster.
Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife thank you sir
Hey Brian follow-up question are you able to run the air conditioner inside the bushwhacker with the Goal Zero
Yes!!! I have so much testing footage I left out...it was too boring to even edit! You can run the AC for hours! The best results came from plugging it in from the inside of BW (AC directly into Yeti). If you use Low Cool, it gives you a lot of run time. I put it on a timer so that it would shut off after I went to sleep, coupled with solar the battery never ran out. With the 1500x I had reallllyy impressive results but i's twice the price.
Conclusions - you can go a whole night with no recharging
-several nights with timer
-solar and timer and you can cool it for a few hours before bed each night indefinitely
*Thank you so much for being my first cups of coffee!
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How does this compare with the Ecoflow Delta Mini? Any thoughts or opinions would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
They’re both excellent power stations. Across the board, there is some comparable features. This GZ unit has a larger battery, eco delta mini is ~880wh- GZ is ~1000. The eco flow can charge faster from wall, they both have same speed from solar. The prices shift depending on sales. Comes down to preference, both great machines.
@@DIYOutdoorLife Is there any truth to Ecoflow's typically sacrificing a bit of overall runtime to accommodate high output devices of >1400W for brief periods of time or in general usage and the inefficiency of their ac inverter? Thank you.
@@dexteryarza3448 yes, I do not like what they do there. They call it x-boost, when running high power devices, they boost the current when the voltage drops to maintain wattage. I don’t know who thought that was a good idea, it’s not. In my opinion, if you are running too large of a device, the receptacle should turn off (like almost every other PPS). Instead, they allow you to run the device with a voltage drop, which could destroy some appliances. My advice is to avoid pushing the Eco flow too hard, it’s a great system, but I do not want to run undervoltage.
I have yet to see one person used the Wifi Feature to turn on the yeti from a Different Location Especially in an off grid setting, people talk about it, they go over the specs, but no one has actually done it. I think that would be a really good video if you frommaybe an hour or two away from the device was able to connect it to run a heater, or some lights or anything for that matter
I’ll try to work that into a video, I use that feature all the time. It couldn’t be any easier to use, just connect to the Wi-Fi settings.
thanks for the battery info!
Thanks for watching!
Hello will this power a 15 cubit foot fridge 24/7 with 200 watts solar panel? Thank you.
Short answer...yes
The real answer involves a bunch of variables. There's a label on the fridge, possibly the back, that has the electrical info for the device. Assuming it's energy star with some efficiency, door seal is in good shape etc, the core 1000 will run the fridge for a long time. Since the core has 1000wh of capacity, it depends on the fridge to see how long it will run for.
Adding 200 watts of solar will really boost the run time, in ideal situations even allow for weeks or months. The variables for solar are: where do you live? sunny? Las Vegas would be very different than Seattle.
I run my fridge at home on this device during outages and have never had an issue doing so with 200 w of solar. I live in an area that loses power for a few days at a time. If the solar conditions are really bad (cloudy winter), I have had to fire up a small generator for a couple hours to run the fridge and charge the yeti, but that is rare.
Hope this helps, sorry I couldn't be more straight forward! Hope you'll subscribe and check out the other videos!
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Can I use a "HIGH POWER PORT 30FT EXTENSION CABLE" with the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core and a 100 Watt Suitcase Solar?
Yes, you can. If you are using 100 W suitcase from Goal zero, I believe thats a 8mm plug though. They also sell a 8 mm to high port port adapter if you want to go that route.
Otherwise just use a 8mm extension cable instead of HPP
Hi, I was wondering could the battery be charged with a generator? I have the goal zero 1000 and was thinking the Honda generator eu1000i I would purchase. Thanks
Yes, simply plug the AC charger into the generator. That's a great way to use these systems and minimize the time your generator runs at camp.
And you see no dangers with this method?
Do you know zero still sells the goal zero fuel generator?
@@tentwelvedesign there is nothing problematic about connecting the goal zero charger to an inverter generator like the Honda. You’ll be all set.
@@tentwelvedesign goal zero doesn’t sell a fuel geno. Ecoflow makes one.
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great information. is the yeti 1000 x or regular 1000 batteries replaceable as well. i cant seem to find a straight answer anywhere..
At this time no. It doesn’t make sense for them to sell replacements yet, or possibly ever. People have the wrong idea with these units, it’s very rarely the battery that goes, they hold up well. Things like swappable BMS and inverters would actually be the biggest help for longevity.
@@DIYOutdoorLife thank you so much for the quick response. i bought a 1000 from a friend of a friend for 150 bucks who said the battery didnt work, it looks like it fell out of the bed of his truck. its missing all the chargers. but if i can get it to work for that price thats a deal. if not , well if you need one for parts let me know haha.
@@adammuscato7211 that’s awesome, I bet you can get it going. Is there no ac charger at all??
@@DIYOutdoorLife Everything is missing out of the top of it. including the lid. but besides some scratches it looks intact. i have my charger from my sherpa that says it will connect to it. So i am hoping it works.
@@adammuscato7211 Sherpa charger will do it, slow and steady. Leave it on the charger for a while and see if it comes back to life… Is the display screen reading anything?
Question: can anyone replace the battery in the Goal Zero ? Maybe a video ?? 😬 Ty for this video, I’m still trying to choose one !
That's a great question. Here's what I can tell you (probably more than you wanted..lol).
Goal Zero sells replacement batteries for the original units that they sold (they were lead acid at the time).
The batteries on their new units are very easy to take out and appear to be designed for easy swap, although they currently do not sell a replacement. My guess is that VERY few of the batteries would be anywhere near needing replacement at this time, so it isn't worth carrying the replacement.
A lot of people provide misinformation about the Li NMC chemistry batteries in these units, like electric vehicle batteries. This battery can charge and discharge in the most demanding way 500 times before it loses its top end. Most users don't experience a loss of practical value until 1000 of these 1c discharge/charge cycles. For the average user, this could be 20 years of typical use. Like I said in one of these videos on power stations, if you ran a giant microwave on the unit until it died every day, you would lose some capacity after a year and after 2 years you'd see a real loss in run time. You really wouldn't want to use this unit that way. Normal use for camping and home back up = over a decade - and then, if its worth it, you could swap the battery. Very likely, it will be cheaper to replace the whole unit with newer tech by then.
Sorry for the long answer, but it's a really good question and I hope this can help multiple people out. Thank you!
@@DIYOutdoorLife oh ok, no apology needed , thank you for your reply ! Much appreciated . I’m gathering all the information I can before I make this expensive choice, I will be full timing , sometime this year hopefully. Looking at your solar panels comparison video now . Ty again.
Great breakdown on the different battery chemistries. I noticed when I put the charger under the lid, that it gets extra hot. Have you experienced any longer term issues with keeping the charging brick under the lid?
It definitely heats up good. I have never experienced any issues related to this. We do have a channel subscriber who commented that they warped their lid.
I keep the charger stowed when it’s convenient, I take out to open air when it’s easy. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Would love one but don't do amazon
Dont blame you. Maybe you can find on ebay.
Great video, love the info thanks
Thanks for swinging by!
Very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing!
I appreciate you watching! 👍
what solar panels would you recommend to charge up the Yeti 1000 Core?
What’s the situation? Goal zero makes really nice panels although they’re pricey.
The nomad is light and foldable. The Boulder is rugged and heavy. The boulder is a panel that could be left outside all year, Nomad is designed to move around and be easy to put in car.
200-300 watts is really nice. It allows you to charge it back relatively quickly In a variety of situations.
If you were looking for inexpensive, HSQT glass panels fit the Core with a cheap adapter and Dokio foldable bare panels work as well. Happy to send links if you narrow down what you want. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYOutdoorLife Thank you for the response. I want to be able to travel with it in my truck, but also use around the house for back up power. Is your guess that the Nomad will last as long as the boulder? and do they have the same efficiency for charging the Core?
@@kensugarman4861 The nomad will last just as long in the way you’re using it. If you left it out every day out in the sun, the boulder would definitely last longer. A glass panel is always going to have some higher performance, my nomads work extremely well for doing what you’re saying. Take some time to angle them properly towards the sun and they produce great numbers.
I am a do do when it comes to mechanical stuff. Which of the Yeti would suffice me for the following:
Periodic TV use with DVD,
The following would be continuously used for:
18 cu ft refrigerator,
17 cu ft chest freezer,
5 cu ft chest freezer,
Electric lift chair, periodic use to get up out of this chair,
Periodic charging of a large electric wheelchair,
How many days would/could they run?
I am presently without electricity/water, totally disabled, low income. My Service Dog and I MUST go back home, we've been living temporarily with my granddaughter, but his hair loss (stress) and me too, and having been here for over 3 months, she wants her life back. Do you ever donate the equipment you critique? thanks for any considerations.
Shoot me an email at DIYoutdoorcontent@gmail.com
These are pretty large electrical requirements, one in which I would likely build a system using lifepo4 batteries, rather than buying a portable system. Unfortunately, anyway you look at it, this will be very expensive. I wish I was in the position to help, my channel still costs me money and I pay for 95% of the things that I review. Happy to provide you some free consultation in building systems if that helps. Thank you
@@DIYOutdoorLife thanks you, I'll send an email. tc
@@DIYOutdoorLife You are def a stand up guy Brian. May good karma, supernova smiles, peace,and good fortune, forever come your way. Always be safe. Live Long & Prosper,phil🇺🇲👍🍀
@@PhiLeo7973 very kind words, I appreciate you watching and commenting l!
@@DIYOutdoorLife The words are from the heart. Your honesty in reviews, overall transparency, non/sponsorship/non-mercenary, Consumer Reports type review methodology is a refreshing rarity borne of integrity and a love of sharing. I trust the Gracie shirt speaks to BJJ and as for Zen I should say Namaste. I have been all over the majestic Adirondacks & Catskills. Take care and looking forward to more videos.
Is it hard on the Yeti to charge all the way to 100 %? I have an Ebike they sell a special charger for that stops charging at 90%. They say it makes your Battery last for more cycles if you don’t go all the way to 100%. And if you do you should run it a little to get it off full charge? I bought the 1000 Core too late for the discount though…
The yeti X series has a feature that stops the charge when its turned on (battery saver mode). The core requires doing it yourself. When charging batteries, there is a slow down referred to as the "stadium effect", the charging slows down at the end, Batteries last longer when you dont force them to 100%, like your ebike. Know that you can charge them all the way and get many years of quality use, this applies more to folks that use them daily (like Ebikes).
If the battery is at 100%, leave it there. The is no degradation resting at full state of charge, just slightly more fatigue getting there.
I hope you love the Core, I use mine a lot and always fully charge it.
Great video, thanks for the info.
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This is a great video thank you very much. I am debating between the Core or the X, I need it mostly for Mr RV Roadreek 170 and wanted to power the RV when I'm off the grid so I'll be able to run my AC from my cool cat heat pump. Will the Core be enough for me?
Hey BENADO, do you have a cut sheet on the heat pump. I would need to know what kind of power it draws. My inclination is that 1000 watt hours will be too small to run that unit for long, need to know the wattage draw to know for certain.
Thank you for your reply. I believe it's 20Watt at start up and I think 15W or less after that.
It's a Dometic Heat Pump model 41001.511.
Not sure you know, but the Roadtrek 170 has an onboard Onan generator that works on Fuel. So don't need to run the Core all the time. But wanted to know if I do need it for that for a little while, will have enough.
@@benadoeffects if those numbers are correct, you can run it for days on the Core.
@@DIYOutdoorLife thank you very very much
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Really good informative video! Thanks
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Is the battery replaceable on this or do you have to buy the entire unit again when it’s worn out?
Goal Zero has replacement batteries, offered for their original units. The newer units have batteries that last a lot longer. My guess would be very few people require a replacement battery with these newer yeti’s at this time, so we won’t see replacement batteries for a while, if ever.
With normal use, these systems can last over 10 years. It takes extremely high use to wear the battery out before that. Smart money would be that the technology here will be obsolete in ten years, hopefully cheaper. Hope this helps…lol
Good review man.
Thank you, I appreciate you watching!
This thing is awesome! 🔥
I agree! Thanks for watching!
What is the weight on it
30 lbs
Can you use The Yeti Vehicle Integration Kit with the Goal Zero 1000 core? I really would like to charge it to my alternator
no, bummer right? I knew I would forget something in the video. Only the X series can use link.
Great video!!! I really appreciate it!
Thanks Greg!
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Thanks for the video, helped a lot! We are building our promaster out and electrical system is going to be towards the tail end, whether we do separate components or the 3000x. Before however, debating on getting this or the 1000x so we can run our fans, cooler, and percolator. I guess really it comes down to the inverter. Usually we use the Honda eu2200i for that stuff, but trying to stick to electric, plus this would be nice because it’s portable.
Any thoughts at all, whether to go for the 1000 core or 1000x and wiring a small 12V fuse box to this for basics. Appreciate any tips or advice you could offer!
Glad it helped, sounds like you have an great project going on.
As for the fuse box, the Yeti units make this a breeze. You're going to connect the HPP (anderson power pole) port to the feed of your fuse block, red to red, black to black and you're done! Since goal zero has regulated HPP port, you will have a constant mid 13 voltage, this is superior to connecting a fuse block to a battery for things like 12v refrigerators.
The core 1000 has 20 amp HPP, the X 1000 has 30 amp, both regulated. 20 amp is around 240 watts max, 30a is around 360watts max (conservative numbers).
Find out how many watts you could potentially run off your fuse block simultaneously and make your determination. Both systems are capable and will last a long time in these applications.
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@@DIYOutdoorLife Hey there. Really appreciate you taking the time to offer some helpful insight. I will be sure to check out your link attached, I never thought it would be such a headache trying to decide, but when it comes to investing in these systems - always is helpful to reach out to experienced people like yourself.
Truly does mean a lot of how interactive and responsive you are with your followers too. Means a lot more than you may think. May be reaching out to follow up with more questions. Sorry I’m advance! Haha.
@@FrogLegz52 No worries, I really enjoy this stuff and learned the same way you are...asking! Feel free to shoot questions any time, if I don't know, I'll know who to ask! Thanks
Forgot to mention… One of the best things that you can do is go with gas stove top percolator, if possible. I use more battery making a single cup of coffee than I do running my refrigerator all day. LP burner or jet boil work great, just no timer for morning coffee..lol
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes exactly! I feel like some of the questions become redundant in some way shape or form, but like you said in your video - even though there’s some batteries and systems I have no interest in or I know won’t work for me, I still want to know the “why” or be able to fully comprehend and possibly pass the knowledge onto someone else too.
You know, we use our jet boil a lot, especially for when we thru hiked a few long trails, but now since we hope to live in the road a good time of the year we figured we’d take our 60s or 70s Corning Ware everywhere we go 🤣 works great because of how much coffee I drink, but a little Coleman setup or something like that is another “back and forth” with the Mrs over the hot plate. HA!
I’m wondering how do you think the Yeti 1000X could do running a Domatic RTX 1000 Trick Air Conditioner, 1200W (4,094 BTU), 12 V?
I would avoid it. That AirCon is an interesting case, although you save efficiency because it’s DC, it has an enormous draw. Due to the parameters of the unit, the best route is to hook it to multiple Lifepo4 or one with several hundred amp hours. I only installed one and the cost of batteries and charger was higher than the unit itself. I think they’re best suited for off grid settings where it’s needed all day, in that case it’s worth the investment. Hope this helps!
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Great video Brian. I have been on the fence about going for the 1000 core or the 1500 X. it seems to me that you can get two 1000 cores for the price of a 1500 X and have more watt hours available. Any guesses about how long goals zero will have the $200 off?
It’s a wild time of year for the sales, it’s nice to see the price is coming down across the board.
wait for the next REI 20% off sale, which will come off the newly discounted 1500X price. though the deals to be had were during black friday when they were throwing in a free nomad 200 with a 1500x
They left the wifi/BT controller out of the 1000X as well. It's only in the 1500X/3000X/6000X
Correct
@@DIYOutdoorLife personally i think that was lame of goal zero to do. the X line across the board should have it
Will it run my 35 L dometic ?
Yes, run it on the DC side for best results
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I bought a 1000X on prime day for $527.00 tax included.
I saw those prices, was hoping people would jump on that. Congrats!
Does the Yeti Core support the Goal Zero Link like the 1000x? Id like to be able to charge from car alternator. Thanks!
I knew I'd leave something out, great question! It has the same slots as the X series for MPPT and Link but I called to double check. It does NOT accept the link. Thanks for the great question and discovery. You'd have to go with the 120w car charger or play around with a DC to DC charger. Thanks again, hope you'll subscribe!
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Brian thank you for the video. Just ordered a 1000X. I’m a little worried about having lithium in my Rig for overlanding, or since it is going to be sitting inside my truck the heat will damage the batteries. Or the risk of having an accident and having the batteries explode. But it seems like it is probably the best built box out there or one of the best. Questions: How many 5btu air conditioners you ran and exactly for how long? Also, solar panels are 75% efficient but in cold weather solar systems get voltage over current. Will the GZ MPPT account for it?
I always take measures to keep the system cool. You will notice that your units fans will turn on, even when it’s not in use if it’s left in a hot car or in direct sun. When that happens, it’s a good reminder to get it out of sun or in better ventilation. The system is built very well in this regard and does an excellent job keeping itself cool and safe.
I would consider it very low risk for problems in the event of an accident. The unit is built like a tank and likely poses no higher risk then things like your fuel tank etc.
The MPPT is rock solid, can handle running over wattage and series connections up to 50v. You mentioned having the 1000x, this video was on 1000core. The X exceeds all of the capabilities of the core, you should have zero problems. I use my yetis to do off grid building 365 days a year in some wild weather. I abuse mine and they keep ticking.
The air conditioner question is amongst the most difficult to answer. I will make a video on this topic. I ran 2 5000btu aircons at once and even had a third going at one point. This was just trying to be abusive to see what the yeti was made of…lol
Running the 5000btu window unit on my camper has been successful under the right circumstances. If you put it on low cool, I can run it for the night with no trouble. I live in the Northeast US and don’t have very high temperatures at night. In hotter climates, the 1500x is the way to go. I usually set people up with a timer outlet, run the AC for a couple hours when getting in bed, save a ton of battery and sleep well. What is so tricky about this topic is it depends on the model AC, the size of the space your cooling, the temperature, the humidity, how well the space is insulated, how many people are providing body heat in the space and so on and on… this is the best answer I can give, hope it helps.
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Bluetti got 6000 cycles, your goal zero has 500
You didn’t watch the video… but I appreciate your comment, the same one you copied and pasted on every goal zero video on the internet. Does bluetti offer pension and benefits?
@@DIYOutdoorLife Just because he Josh have other priorities of an product than you do, does not mean he did not watch the video.
I have multiple Goal Zero product, and will not consider a upgrade until they have LiFePO4.
If that happens, you can still choose the version you prefer..
Until then, Goal Zero is free to choose to lower their market share by refusing to serve one part of the market.
@@MichaelEricMenk
Since this account copy and pasted this comment on every video on TH-cam featuring Jackery and GZ, it’s pretty clear that he didn’t watch the video.
What he is claiming here is also patently false.
Bluetti does not get 6000 life cycles, that’s not even what they advertise. There is extensive testing that corroborates what I’ve learned from building and using these machines for over a decade. With all in one “purchased” portable power stations, the battery is never what goes first. A lithium NMC lasts just as long as Lifepo4 in PPS. 99% of system failures come from BMS, COM screens, and fried inverters.
I own bluetti and eco flow and build my own with lifepo4, definitely love the chemistry. But the amount of false information is not helping people out.
@@DIYOutdoorLife I would consider 2000 to 3000 100% DOD cycles a more believable number.
But I do not agree you with LiFePO4 last as long as NMC.
People have different use cases. You take and move it, while other have it in a corner in the car, and never move it out from its spot.
@@MichaelEricMenk you’re exactly right. I definitely use lifepo4 on all of my homemade sol-gens.
The issue that I would like to help people understand, and obviously you already have a great grasp on, is that these are interdependent systems. A major part (inverter, bms, mppt) breaks and it’s toast.
I use these systems for eight hours plus a day, for over a decade. Theyre a tool for me to do off grid construction and I likely break more in a year than most be will use in a lifetime.
If the inverter is typically what goes first and it’s not replaceable, then what value is the extended life of the battery?
Your understanding of portability versus the cycles and safety of Lifepo4 is the key. It’s just tough to hear so many people think that the PPS will last 10 times as long with lifepo. Likely they’ll have a battery 25% of the way through its life expectancy with a bricked unit.
You're trying very hard to convince your viewers not to go for the better, stronger, long lasting & the newest battery. That's not honest & that's Why I gave a thumbs down to this particular presentation. Be honest & truthful your viewers are not as stupid as you think 🤔
Hey friend, I respect your opinion and your ability to evaluate the video anyway you’d like. I would like to say you should perhaps consider the size of this channel and make a reasonable evaluation of what skin you think I have in the game. I don’t get paid to do this like the bigger channels, and I have no incentive to be misleading one way or the other.
I run a business using solgens and PPS. The lighter NMC, with better build quality on the box, out performs the current 60lbs lifepo4 systems hands down. I tried to present this in a way that could help people make the best decision for them. I appreciate your feedback and hope you reconsider your opinion about my honesty.
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