Great alternative to a full install or backup solution for those tinking about a van build or upgrade or who just use it for weekends away and a work van in the week.

Great to know that this can be used as an alternative, batteries are really moving forward at a pace now, thanks.😊

Thanks for the update John - the Dabbsson looks an amazing bit of kit, and great to see how such integrated power options are rapidly improving and dropping (relatively) in price.👍 On that note, I am pleased to see Jackery FINALLY offering LiPO4, which hopefully will increase competition over time, and bring prices down further...

wow John it doesn’t seem two minutes ago that the AFERIY Portable Power Station 2400W was the dogs nuts. Technology is marching on but I’d still like to see how these units sit between the front seats or in front of them when swivelled. I’ve just come back from eleven weeks in the Alps 🏂 and this is where such a unit would sit for me and no doubt others. Cheers Michael.

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

They’d easily fit in the passenger footwell with seat facing forward or turned around.

Thank you John 😎

Mmm, interesting, especially as I've just won the Dabbsson 1300 in a Dave one man and his whippet draw, I may be asking questions at some point, thanks for posting this vlog John... 😊

Thank you it’s now on my amazon list , it Looks a nice unit John just 278 days to Christmas buddy 😂 .I wonder why I persevered with all my electrics when you see it all in one box ,it’s sort of madding , although Iv learned a lot along the way And I can fix it , but a great back up good luck merry Christmas 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢.

Great vlog John 👍

Thanks John, really useful. FYI It is £1155 on the Dabbsson website with a 5 yr warranty. 👍

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

The price has dropped slightly since I recorded the video.

Hi John, with the right cable could I plug this into the EHU on the van and run the 230v sockets and fridge on electric in the van providing I was recharging it with solar? Or have I misunderstood?

battery tek is moving at a pace wen u did u van u couldent get ennything like it mutch simpler now ,love to you and mandy from the mantons

A great video - you've convinced me to bin my Ecoflow (poor 12v outlet options). Being somewhat of a novice - if you use the Dabbsson Anderson 30amp outlet to a fused 12v supply panel - would you suggest also running a negative earth point to the van chassis or would it be sufficient running to the negative Anderson point on the DBS2300? I've just purchased the same unit, as like you I need the app control due to it's final location.

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t join the negative from the Dabbsson to the vehicle chassis.

Hi John, great video, as usual. But why did you change from the Aferiy to the Dabbson?

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

I changed so I could control the device via an app because of where it’s stored, plus the dbs2300 has a larger battery capacity.

Hi John would you say that the Dabbsonn is better then the aferiy our about the same ?

Great video. John what are your thoughts on a 48v system seems a lot easier cheaper and more power ?

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

They are more efficient overall but not that common in leisure vehicle setups. Cabling is better on 48v and batteries are smaller & lighter. I’m not aware of anywhere near the same number of product options though.

Hi John, I hope you and Mandy are doing ok. Can I ask if you have replaced the Aferiy permanently now? I was very impressed by that when you reviewed it a while back and had the intention of buying one for my next build. Does this one beat it or would you still go with the Aferiy? Many thanks for any advice, all the best both, Richard

@Raf-zu5le

3 ай бұрын

Apologies, just saw your other answers regarding the Aferiy. Thanks, take care both x

Hi John.... dabbsson or ecoflow?

Hi john i bought one of these late last year after one man and his whippets reviewed one .£1059 been cant fault it ive even plugged my mig welder into it never lets me down BRILLIANT BIT OF KIT and i did the victron charger setup into the solar when you first showed that cheers

Hi John, sorry for what might seem like a negative comment but just wanted to say that if your little outlet there is rated at 30A then irrespective of what the individual loads are you need to make sure that the cable you are using is also rated above 30A. I can’t quite gauge off the video what size cable you are using although it does look like a flexible cable. I think you would probably need a 4mm cable to be safe

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

It’s not a negative comment, but the cable rating is suitable for the load over the distance of the cable. I’ve got a video all about cable rating and how to calculate it.

@backontwowheels9469

3 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn it’s okay, I am aware of how to calculate cable rating, thanks anyway. Have had to do it for most of my adult life 🤣

What's the guarantee John? and will they replace if one of the components fails inside the box. Looks like a great alternative separates

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

The warranty is 5 years.

informative and tempting. why not, for those with the money to spend. high end luxury stuff has always been an integral side of your set up. how about making videos on cheaper alternatives, running appliances while the van engine is running for example. (Leisure battery to fuse to split charger then to any power hungry appliance DC or AC via inverter.

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

That’s so funny, this is a very low priced product.

Sorry - i know this is likely a stupid question 😫 i have a tyre inflator which runs off my car cigarette lighter no probs. I thought it would be able to power it off my ecoflow delta mini cigarette lighter - but there isnt enough power being fed to it 😫 any ideas because my van cigarette lighter is far to far away to use the inlfator if i ever need to inflate a rear tyre!

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

Not all power stations have enough power going to the 12v cig socket, some say 10 amps but most are 8 amps and that's not enough for a tyre inflator as the internal compressor motor will surge as it starts.

John. Good vid. May i ask which one has hit all the buttons for powerstations. Youve reviewed and used, allpowers s2000, bluetti recently and i know youve had ecowflow delta and the bigger Gear with crap after service, which actually put me of ecoflow, so you saved my pocket. Im curious to know your answer, i do appreciate that the answer may change, because products are improving iber months these days. Lifepo4 is the current best on the market, Id not touch jackery due to low availabe power plus their price and functionality. Allpowers are good but limited app functions to monitor. Also it may not be approprite for your system, im considering tapping a 13amp power lead to the back of shore power inlet, with plug into my s2000 AP. I belieeve that theres no conflict because the van is more than, capable of being powered by a normal shore power cable direct to any power station. Do you consider this a value project or do you envisage a tech issue. The cable would plug directly into 230 socket but when not in.use into a dud, socket housing. I want eliminate the need for a camping shore power cable. Your opinion and answers are appreciated and i wish Mandy our very best. Chin up to you at this dificult time

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

So far the DBS2300 is by far the best for what you get in this small package. I don't see any issues wiring the mains cable directly to a hookup outlet on the outside of your van and then connecting the hookup on campsites would recharge the power station and would provide 240v from the campsite through the DBS2300 sockets.

@Devilsoldier99

3 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn thanks for reply. It's always good to sound ideas out. I doubt I'd buy the DBS this year, I've 6 s2000 AP with 2 used in van. But I'm always looking at new market projects and I've just watched the DYU T1 video and it's looking like bit of cash is leaving my pocket this week. Thanks again

Hi John I have just got my Dabbson 2300wh power station and can't wait to use it. I'm new motorhomer so trying to learn fast. I have 240v modem and 240v fire stick how will the power station power these if I'm off grid. Do I just plug an extention into the ac plug sockets ?

@GadgetJohn

2 ай бұрын

Yes, if you only have 230v products then you'd plug them into the 230v sockets on the Dabbsson to power them in your van when you're off-grid.

@dianewalker9606

2 ай бұрын

John I put a 13amp extension in one Dc socket to run the modem and fire stick but the power button keeps pulsing on & off ? Then goes of why is this ?

@dianewalker9606

2 ай бұрын

Am I doing something wrong?

@GadgetJohn

2 ай бұрын

I’m a bit confused as I thought you were talking about 230v and not DC.

@dianewalker9606

2 ай бұрын

Sorry new to motorhoming. I plugged 13amp dual plug extention into one of the AV plugs on power station to power my WiFi router and fire stick . 230v each but the power button kept pulsing then went off. Hope this makes more sense John

problem, I’ve got at the moment when the lithium battery is fully charged the BMS switches the battery off and then the Victron charger is not connected to a battery well still connected to the solar panels and crashes. I have to disconnect it from the battery and the solar panel And reconnect and it takes awhile and a few attempts before the Victor charger comes back to life.❤

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

That’s a faulty lithium battery, what brand is the battery?

so next question is are you going to get rid of all the additional equipment and run it off the Dabbsson? you normally like everything neat and tidy

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

I'm not a neat & tidy person, I like safe & functional, so I don't hide cables as then you can't see if there's a problem. The DBS2300 is my main source for A/C power but it's also a great total backup power solution too.

John, I thought you had an Aferiy Power Bank? I bought the 1200w version after watching your review of it, why change?

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

Feel free to read the other comments as this has been covered already 👍🏻

@dingnextstop

3 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn ah yes I’ve just noticed the other comment. BTW my 1200w Aferiy actually runs a new Russell Hobbs 1350w air fryer I bought… all be it at a slightly reduced power of 1250w, my only gripe with the Aferiy is the battery doesn’t appear to last more than about 3 days “ and that’s with me turning it off after each use”…and I always charge it to 100%🤷🏻‍♂️

Hi John, If you were to build your own power station, do you think it would be more efficient and less expensive than ready-made ones? What components would you use? (e.g., inverter watt capacity, charge controller Amps size, battery capacity, and solar panel wattage) It would be an interesting and informative guide if you made a video about it, considering your gadget experience and the number of systems you've installed and tested.

@GadgetJohn

2 ай бұрын

The 12v full system in my campervan cost around £2.5k and the power station is currently half that cost with 95% of the power of my 12v system. So there’s no chance you can build your own power station for less.

@zack9633

2 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn ok Thank you

😊

I have a question John. If I'm ever in a position financially to be able to convert a van, can I hire you to convert it, because I trust your knowledge and ability more than any other converter on KZread...Plus I'd want a 'Poo Palace' like yours. lol

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate the offer but I prefer to travel and that means no van building for me.

I have an Ecoflow and tbh I am disappointed with it. they seem to be not as reliable as some and there are others providing better value for money now.

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

There are many brands to choose from, it can be hard to choose the right one and my experience with the brand you have hasn’t been great.

Hang on, I thought you were using the Aferiy for your backup power system 🤔

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

I was, until I saw this 👍🏻

@Shifytee123

3 ай бұрын

​@GadgetJohn would be good to know your comparison as the Aefiry one has more capacity?

I think we're at the point now where even as an expert, why would you bother building a system? . If you want more backup, a smaller version of the same thing and you're still under £2k with plenty of capacity.

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

I agree, with these well spec'd power stations coming in at such low prices, compared to the cost of building your own equivalent separate system, add the nice compact size and reliability and it's definitely the way forward for those who don't want to learn all the electrical skills.

@dirtydogsanddiesel

3 ай бұрын

look back at johns videos when a different brand powerstation nearly caused a fire in his van. Separates for me, one thing goes wrong you can replace it and not lose everything.

👍🚐🚐😎

£1155 online

@GadgetJohn

3 ай бұрын

Watch out buying from non official sources as it might have a very limited warranty rather than the 5 years if you buy direct.

@VictoriaGetsVocal

3 ай бұрын

I saw that too, on the Dabbsson website 👍👏