Calculating exactly how long will a portable power station run a 12v fridge is the single most important power calculation you must perform before heading out on a multi-day off-grid camping trip. I learned this lesson the hard way during my first overlanding season. I plugged my Alpicool C15 15-liter portable compressor fridge into my … Read more
Learning how do i keep solar panels working in hot summer camping conditions is the difference between keeping your fridge running and losing your food. Many overlanders purchase a premium 100-Watt folding solar panel, only to find it delivers a disappointing 47 Watts on a clear, sunny July afternoon. This massive drop in efficiency is … Read more
If you are trying to figure out how do i stop my fridge from killing my power station overnight, you are likely waking up to spoiled milk, warm bacon, and a blank battery display screen. I experienced this exact nightmare during my second overlanding season. I plugged my Alpicool C15 portable compressor fridge into my Jackery … Read more
Understanding cigarette lighter charging limits of modern SUVs is the difference between keeping your portable power station full and draining your starting battery. On a recent week-long road trip, I drained my Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 running my fridge and charging my laptop overnight. The next morning, I plugged the battery into my RAV4’s rear 12V accessory … Read more
Incident Report: Midnight Power Failure in Moab Waking up to spoiled food is a nightmare, leading many off-grid campers to ask: why does my 12v fridge drain my jackery overnight? I experienced this firsthand during my second overlanding season. I plugged my Alpicool C15 portable compressor fridge into my Jackery Explorer 500, set the thermostat to … Read more