Thats really interesting for people that are often on the streets, like with a camper. Really welcome update from a standard cigarrette Port.
The only thing that may could be improved is the name. Atleast in my opinion. Charger 1 can be litterally anything. I see so many creative names over Instagram and Facebook for this product.
So, do I understand we can’t attach our vehicle solar panels to this unit either? I hoped to have an all-in-one controller that would manage alternator and solar charging combined. As in: Charge by alternator while driving, and then when vehicle ignition is off, it would grab power from solar. Renogy has a DC to DC Charge Controller that manages both inputs. It splits the input 50/50, or you can pick which input you want 100% via a cutoff switch. I think Renogy’s new DC to DC controller is an app that is controlled to adjust settings and let you decide on input. Too bad you can’t hook it to the Bluetti and have it manage the input, or can you??? I haven’t encountered anyone who has done that, but it would be the ultimate upgrade for using the Bluetti in your Van, RV, or Adventure Rig. What do you suppose those “MC4 output cables” they spoke of are for??? I need more information……
It’s too early to say for sure until we know what the features are, but some of what you are asking for can likely be done with some of the power stations. If you have a power station that uses an external power supply and also has a separate solar input (like the AC200Max) then it may work, depending on what the alternator charger can output. I’m thinking of the case where the alternator charger output can be used instead of the DC charger, and then connect the solar input to the panels on the vehicle. There is a bunch of “ifs” in that, but it would be something to consider once it’s released.
Now that we know a bit about the Charger 1, I have a question re. installation. In the Jeep Gladiator, I have four factory auxiliary switches to turn on and off things like lights, winches, etc. Two of the switches are rated for 40 amps and two are rated for 15 amps.
I would like to use a a 40 amp switch with the Charger 1 to be able to turn it on and off by using the switch mounted inside the truck cab. Is a 40 amp circuit to low of amperage to run the Charger 1?
I am thinking that the Charger 1 is looking for amperage more around 120.
What do you think?
EDIT
I was again looking at the technical specs of the Charger 1 and at 12V, the Charger 1 is looking for an input amperage of 50A.
Input Amperage
50A - 12V / 25A - 24V
That probably kills the idea of using one of the factory switches.
Thanks
This is what I am trying to figure out as well. I don’t really want to switch MC4 cables back and forth. It seems like you could parallel this with your solar panels IF the Charger 1 output voltage is set to match the panel voltage.
After some research, I think my best bet (for the AC180) would be a 600 watt inverter relayed with the ignition … that would allow me to charge through the AC input when the car is running. AND the solar through the DC input recharging all the time.