This is the first trip that I will be using my Power Station. DC Charging using the Vehicle 12V Adapter, the input watts indicator goes up to about 24w then drops to 11w then to 0w. This repeats about every 10 seconds but is not obviously charging the power station.
AC Charging via 120v Grid works perfect. Tested the outlet and ran a heavy duty Air Compressor that draws FAR more amps without issue. Voltage at the outlet with the vehicle running is about 14.1v as such indicating no issue with the 12v port or overall charging via AC. Testing was tried with both vehicle running and non running. As well tried on a second vehicle with same results.
I have seen in some posts online to “Turn off PV” as this may remedy this issue yet nowhere, including the owners manual, indicates how to do this, nor any explination as to what “PV” even is.
Any help is greatly appreciated as this is my first trip and at this point very dissatisfied if the only use requires Grid / Generator charging as I leave in the morning with a 12V fridge and no backup power.
PS: I do not have solar panels yet in order to try that option for DC charging …so no insight to that yet.,
Hi @Zeebra, We’d like to help troubleshoot the issue.
Have you registered and logged into the Bluetti app? Please log in and update all firmware to the latest version.
Does the app show any error messages while using car charging? If you have another car charging cable, please try using it to see if the issue persists—we’re concerned that the cable might be the problem.
If the issue remains unresolved, please send us a private message with your order details so we can arrange further assistance for you.
Thank you for the quick response… I just returned home from this weekends Camping adventure and found ( while out ) the issue. Apparently the rear 12V power outlets in Jeep Wranglers ( 2014 and 2016 … the two vehicles I tried it in ) are not able to withstand the amperage draw.
After discovering in the App that I could see voltage, amps and watts during charging, I observed that everytime the Amps got up to 8.4A of draw that the voltage would drop to around 8-9V even with the vehicle running and shut off the charging. My assumption is that the thin wiring is unable to handle a heavy draw and is meant more for things like phone chargers.
I ran 10g positive and negative wires from the battery ( fused at the battery with a 30A ) and this resolved the issue.
Hi @Zeebra, Thank you for your analysis; it seems very reasonable.
The awg of the cable is indeed a point we overlooked. We have shared your solution with the engineers, and it may help many customers facing the same issue in the future.
Just to confirm… when I stated the “thin wire” … I feel that is on the vehicles side no the provided power cables by Bluetti. LOL… its is a Chrysler product after all
Hi @Zeebra, Thank you for emphasizing this. This is a very effective troubleshooting method that helps us identify the root cause of issues for other customers as well.
