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I would wait for an Update with the Suggestions you offered the company, along with Waiting for a larger sized unit in the future. Swappable Batteries are a game changer though 👍

If you're looking for a device to burn your house down the run hood is for you! -Hobotech 1969-2023

I picked this up during the Kickstarted campaign. I ended up having to return the HE due to tons of quirks. The replacement HE has been working perfectly. Their support takes about a day to respond and they worked with me to troubleshoot and ultimately replace the HE. The separate solar chargers are simple PWM modules. The overheating is a pain point, but with four batteries, it's manageable. I was surprised with the 40v MPPT outcome, so thanks for exposing it!! Overall, I'm happy with it and I do use the batteries outside of the HE for the exact reasons you mentioned. Thanks for showcasing Tom! Nice work and I expected nothing less from the Professor.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Hi Matt. Justin from RUNHOOD Power here. We are sorry you had some issues with your first unit but are happy we could get the problem resolved and thrilled you love your Rallye! Thanks for your support!

Speaking of no protection on the MPPT circuit, the Delta 1300 does not have reverse polarity protection on their X60 plug. They told me $470 to repair, including shipping (I'm sure shipping to them is on my own). I told them the Delta 1300 was not worth putting $470 into. They sure saved a lot of money but taking the cheap way out and saving the cost of a diode!

I have following the portable power station for a long time and want to buy one. The product is really very interesting and I haven't seen a similar product on the market. It seems that the is a bit loud, but the unlimited battery-swapping technology is so unique. I can't wait to have one.

I picked it up during Black Friday on Amazon. Honest to say, it's a nice generator I got, though its fans are noisy. I like the idea of a modular battery, so I can use the AC/USB adapter with the "energy bars", that's a genius design! When I didn't need much output power, I could take it everywhere with it lightweight. As always, its 1200w power unit is enough for my camping. Another major improvement is the charging ways of the Runhood 1200, charging the battery without a power station from AC/solar panel/car, that’s a really unique feature to other brands.

So close to my perfect power station

Nice review - thanks! I've had the 600 host for a while now. I use the batteries with the small modules a lot more than the main unit. Very convenient. Either as a usb charger, or with the 80w inverter, you can run something like a box fan when needed.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Justin from Runhood here. Thanks for your support! We're glad you love the modular capabilities of your Rallye!

Good review. I like the dual battery feature. perfect for camping

Great review. I had this unit on Oct. The modular design is amazing and I love it very much. I usually go camping on the weekend with my family. My kids can use the batteries to play games and I can use the rest batteries with the host engine to cook. Nice product and a hot-swappable design.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Hey Eric...Justin from RUNHOOD. Thanks for your support and we are very happy you dig your Rallye!

That's great news for an electrical lover. The modular design is so amazing.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone!!! You’re brilliant and your delivery is stellar. Well done

Thank you for great honest review as always.

Nice job, well done review and tests. Thanks and Merry Christmas Professor H!

As always, a most thorough educational video. Well done, 🍖 Professor! 🏆👍

Thumbs up 👍 this is an entertaining pick. And you did put it through a good test. Even with the error 😊

Wasn't prepared for the puff the magic dragon clip! Execellence as always.

Hi thank you for all the videos this year, wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a happy new year 👍🐝🎅☃️🌲

Greetings from Perth Australia !!

Thanks for the deets!

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

I met the CEO at RE+ this year. Very nice guy.

Professor Hoboo. Another informative and entertaining video . I'm new to these solar power generators (Bluetti ac180) and watch videos for general information on them . Thanks

Nice review，the concept of swappable is great. The concept for recharging the battery separately is fantasy. That will save my time.

@HOBOTECH Thanks for the review; although, I already have it ... however, I never thought about the batteries overheating inside their cavities, nor the MPPT protection problem. Luckily, I never used, nor plan on using them, long term, etc., as you described. The same with the Runhood Rallye 600; which I had, also, backed. Happy Holidays to you, and yours! 🎉

Well, thank you very much.

Hey Professor, it’s Joe Glenn, down the hill in Phoenix. Just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.

It's a cool product that it uses hot swappable batteries and 1kw in such a small package, however the low PV input voltage makes it hard to integrate into my Solar setup. BTW NMC lipos is not a big deal for me. I prefer LiFe but NMC are just fine.

good to see the "high notes" are back in the intro. Really missed that lol.

Appreciate you checking this out. That company needs to make major improvements for sure.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Prof Hobo definitely opened our eyes on a couple of issues. We are taking a look right now at the MPPT controller. As he said in the video, the meltdown was due to the unit's limits being pushed far past what we recommend on DC charging but a safeguard in place would be a wise addition.

Love the new mod set up. Hesitant on the 62% ac discharge wh. 😊

I have the 600 runhood. It's nice

Excellent presentation. Thank you. For car/truck/van camping, would need to have more 12v output options like barrel or XT60 to work for me.

I love the smell of burning capacitors in the morning🥰

I bought the Ralllye 1200 during their Indiegogo campaign and own the Ralllye 600 as well during the previous campaign. With my bonuses for participating the in the campaigns, I now have 8 power bars and two power stations. For my needs, it works fine. I use this to power DJ equipment in remote locations and it works fine. I'm never going to use the solar power feature so I would say, it depends on your specific needs and uses. I'm glad I watched this review and will keep the power station as cool as possible and well below it's power rated output.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Hey Rick - Justin from RUNHOOD. Thanks for your support! We're glad you're enjoying your Rallye!

NGL, the flexibility is off the charts!!

I haven't seen EVERY HOBOTech video ever made, but I don't think I've ever seen a product annoy Prof. HOBO nearly as much as learning about the upper voltage protection test. The lack of enthusiasm contrast showed that he OBVIOUSLY "walked away" for a bit afterwards. (And probably to get some oxygen from the fumes.)

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

It didn't help I was choking on the fumes. You can hear the change in my voice in the next segment from me coughing my ass off. This was not a fun review.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Hey Professor. Justin from Runhood. We appreciate the review and are taking your tips under serious consideration.@@HOBOTECH

THKS

I put code in for the plus version it reduced price $500 !!!

@huf67

5 ай бұрын

Buy me one while you're at it !!

@truckerhershey7042

5 ай бұрын

@@huf67 LOL. after that review I'm not buying one !!

Nice review. You never know how it's important a stable portable power station for a CPAP user. I bought a RALLYE 1200 from Kickstarter. Although it's a bit noisy, the key feature I love most is its hot-swappable technology and it can be recharged with a solar panel. I don't have to worry about power outages and have a good sleep every evening.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Hey James! Justin from Runhood here. Very glad you are loving your new 1200!!

@unknownquantity4440

5 ай бұрын

​@@justinkraemer7584 Glad to see someone from Runhood lurking in the comments. THis is an intriguing product. I considered the smaller unite during BlkFri, but held off. Glad I did. This unit is sooo close to having the module/portable niche down. If you can just work out those couple sniggly issues Hobo mentioned, you'll have a hit. I have larger LFP power stations, but want something like this for the smaller loads and special use cases where I only want to a battery as a power bank with the small inverter or the DC outputs. Clever design.

@justinkraemer7584

5 ай бұрын

Thanks UQ!! We take these reviews very seriously and have already made some adjustments. The MPPT issue should be fixed and will make some more improvements as we go.@@unknownquantity4440

They had a few good ideas. I guess they rushed the final product and that’s when details got overlooked. I like the general idea. BLUETTI has two models now that have replaceable batteries. I would love the top unit to connect to any 12v battery (or 12-48v). Upon connection you have to set battery parameters and are good to go.

Instead of copying power tool power stations. This would go great as all in one inverter with BYOB (100ah lfp battery)

@worldcomicsreview354

5 ай бұрын

I wonder if anybody's making that? I know an old GoalZero (I think) had a removable lead-acid battery, which people have been replacing with lithium for a battery that'll probably outlive the inverter. Maybe Bluetti or somebody could make an adapter for their AC200 series backup battery ports that can be clamped on to a 12v battery but will pull enough amps for the full 2000 watts. Mind you, you just know somebody would clamp it to their car's starter battery to cook a pizza in the wilderness, then complain about being stuck out there.

Great review Professor. Seems like the pros of this unit are the extensible battery configuration, but the con there is the lack of adequate cooling. My sense of this is that for the same money, why wouldn't you just get a Bluetti AC200, which blows this away in terms of capability? (up to 1440 watts 150V input with a built in 2048wH battery). That thing can provide a huge amount of pass-through power during the day with that kind of input. I guarantee frustration to anyone that buys this Rallye, in that is is so severely limited in its solar power input options. The fact that the MPPT controller literally burns up with too much power, rather than switch off, is the Achilles heel of this thing. That should disqualify it right away, since it is a fire hazard.

Hope they improve...

The issue of high temperature is really annoying. If this problem can be solved, I will still support their products. Their unique concept of battery swapping is quite different, and it is very useful for me who likes long-term outdoor activities.

@Eric-st9db

5 ай бұрын

I have asked this problem to their customer service personnel and it has been solved perfectly. :)

MAN !! This is such a great idea ... BUT !!! I can't imagine the issues you would have in the summer with those batteries , and God forbid in the sun at 100 deg . The power consumption at idle is the final deal breaker for me . HEY RUNHHOOD fix these problems and you will have a very desirable product .. AND make a packages that you can add the modules with ANY number battery package .

Dang, this just came out after i bought two bluettis 😮! Have to chk my coin savings 😅

Interesting product. I'd like to try the small power bank and the 80W small inverter. It will be a good way to carry out to charge my laptop outdoor. I was wondering the size and weight about the small inverter with battery. If it is small and light enough, it will be a good choice for me.

You should do a comparison to the Ryobi 18-Volt Power Station

Almost Arizona klinke time

This is getting people ready for EV'S that swap batteries.

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

I don't see it happening. Even if it was robot automated the cost and infrastructure required would be very cost prohibitive.

They need to start putting some 12v studs on these units so you can hook them to your wiring in a van or trailer. Those cigarette lighter ports suck.

31 idle watts is what some small compressor fridge use when operating.

Thanks Tom. Are You gonna do a 'Fix It" Video or did you send the unit back to them ??

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

Neither. It's being donated.

Problem with the overheated batteries, otherwise it has a small imprint and can be used simultaneously (needed help with that word)🤠

I give them an "A" for an interesting product with useful features, but a "D" for actual execution. The hot swappable batteries are an excellent idea, but with the AC inverter's abnormally high energy consumption, the overheating issue with the batteries and the MPPT controller burning out? All of that should have been discovered and dealt with in preliminary testing before this went into production. The other issue is the proprietary batteries. How long are those going to be available? I've had dozens of battery operated tools that had to be trashed because the company stopped making the batteries when they changed models or the company went out of business.

@wt9653

5 ай бұрын

Nothing new. Power tools and OPE power stations have been out for years. Go look up MXFuel, Ego, Ryobi, Dewalt power stations.

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

Actually almost none of the overpriced tool battery inverters can be charged with solar. Then you're burning through 300-500 cycle tool batteries at $2/wh or more. Really the worst idea ever. At those costs just buy a real solar generator.

Seems like a good concept in theory. I know that I would lose some of those parts (especially the rubber covers). Do they offer a storage bag with it?

@1323mirror

5 ай бұрын

They have storage bag for sale, I just got mine.

How long until we get someone commenting "so what's the run time without the extra batteries?" and going "so that's how they get you" when told it's nothing.

The outdoor lawn company EGO is probably watching this video with an idea 😅

that powerbank module with the bidirectional USB-PD is intriguing 🤔 does it support a basic "UPS" function in that module? also would be cool if they later make LiFePO4 modules

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

UPS is for AC inverters, pass through is for DC

@mofoq

5 ай бұрын

@@HOBOTECH so does the powerbank module have a passthru function? 🤔

I want to run a power station on my old army landrover for cooking , I want to run a induction hob that knocks out 100-2000w to cook with, dont want to run gas, going to use the BESTEX 300w Pure Sine Wave which you recommended to charge it up with when on the move, I would like to know which power station would fit my needs, will be running other items, like charging phones, USB charging lamps, maybe a 12v electric blanket, getting old lol, what power station do I need to look at, I know there is a lot on the market, but for cooking which would you recommend please?

@HOBOTECH

4 ай бұрын

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I hope Runhood takes your adivce and fix the shortcomings so you can review again. TY

I am looking for a lightweight camping power station. I came across the ANCOON (17 lbs for 1k watts) on amazon. Any review of it in the near future?

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

No time for junk brands.

@michaeltullgren2927

5 ай бұрын

I have an airplane and I need the most amount of kwh at the lowest possible weight for camping trips. Your video on the runhood is leaning me toward the battery only options with the adapters. @@HOBOTECH

If it’s like most other things I have purchased over the years those non-standard “power bars” will soon become obsolete and unobtainable and I would be stuck with a large paper weight, again.

Hope ac output clean more than 500 wats solar fast ups automatic recharge once solar present

@dogishappy0

5 ай бұрын

Only 200 watts solar input.

If I had a Nickel battery for every time I heard you say “double fisted” I would need a better solar generator !

C'mon Oprah... You get a Runhood, and you get a Runhood, and you get a Runhood ....

I have this and ran my 12v fridge for 3 days before needing to swap batteries. So there might be something wrong with the unit you received.

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

There nothing wrong with the 12v side. In fact it's one of the lowest consumption I've tested.

My power station has problems. The USB charging ports don't work....

Does it automatically turn off when running a low volt load ... i:e: a computer fan ?

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

I didn't see any mention of a cutoff in the manual

@1323mirror

5 ай бұрын

I recently used 1200 to charge my cup heater. My cup heater is 36W，and it keep running from morning to night. So far, automatic cut-off has not occurred.

Wow, that had to be a very difficult review to make. Like you had to force yourself to keep going after the terrible AC resting draw.

This removable battery 'energy bar' idea is kind of slick, but i think they should have dropped each to 160w as this is the maximum allowed on commercial airliners for removable batteries, might also allow for better cooling if they were the same height but narrower, but would make it harder to make an inverter that slaps on the end of the bar.

@HOBOTECH

5 ай бұрын

Actually it's 99wh max on an airplane unless you get special permission.

@denvera1g1

5 ай бұрын

@@HOBOTECH Oh, thanks, I thought external batteries were 160 and internal batteries were 100

Too bad the inverter is so inefficient. At high output, the batteries overheat and at low output the inverter sucks all the power. I was hoping for something that improved upon the old Ryobi 40v system I have. Its inverter is high overhead as well. It is fine for powering my 120v tools in the back yard, but not a low power dorm fridge. I was right with you until your "but is it any good?" The system without the host engine seems reasonable. It sounds like they need to totally redesign the host.

Runhood sounds more like what you would name a political party than it does the name of a power station.

60% yikes

Great concept - too many quriks.

Nice concept, but I will pass..

Great concept, bad execution. Too many cons with this unit. I feel it needs more battery capacity for the 1200W inverter, maybe 500W bars. and the AC power draw is ridiculous.

I really like this product's design and the USB connector is very convenient. I would consider buying it!

@keenlau1756

5 ай бұрын

I saw it's half discount now for another Rallye 600, I'm gonna got one!

Can this run a diesel heater overnight?