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Thanks for the video. Did you consider getting cfx3 35 instead? I can get it for about same price but wonder if it's too big for me and my wife.
@WhyWeLikeIt2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the question Nick! If you can fit it get the 35 for sure! I had to go with the 25L because of space (the table on the back door takes up some room when everything is folded up) depending on what we are taking with us I have had to get creative on packing somethings to make room. I guess one good thing about being limited on space is that packing the fridge has helped in meal prep and planning. But if you can get something bigger (even the 45L) try to do that. What ever size you go with, make a video and share it with us, I’d love to see your set up!!
@nicklasnilsson82172 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt thanks a lot! Appreciate the info. 🙏
@kraftpictures91454 күн бұрын
My cfx 25L is pretty noisy.I´m not a huge fan for that price.
@WhyWeLikeIt4 күн бұрын
Hey, I appreciate your comment, sorry to hear that yours is noisy. I rarely hear mine kick on at all. You may want to reach out to Dometic and speak with them about this. Maybe it’s a warranty issue. These are expensive units so if you have an issue, definitely let the company know. They’ve been very responsive when I’ve reached out to them in the past.
@OmnipotentLife4 күн бұрын
Super info
@Outboundlife5 күн бұрын
Have you run into any problems with the Defender voltage dropping below 13V thus it stops charging the Delta? Also, do you have to turn your Alternator on every time you turn off your vehicle? I'm just wondering if my Defenders alternator is not able to charge both the vehicles battery and the Delta. I drove over 2 hours and only charged my Delta 10% before the vehicle battery dropped below 13V and it never did go back up. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My vehicle is a 24 Defender P400.
@WhyWeLikeIt5 күн бұрын
I also have the P400 and have been running the EcoFlow alternator charger for about two weeks for testing. The defenders have some type of smart alternator that regulates the output as needed. I did notice what you’re talking about one time where it was under 13v for one of my daily drives. I normally leave the alternator charger at 13v and it works fine. But in scenario where I’m parked at a camp site and I need to charge up I would start the car, monitor the output, drop to 12v and adjust it back up once I’m finished charging. I also reached out to Ecoflow to see if they could add their app to Apple CarPlay so I could monitor the charging from the defenders center screen.
@Outboundlife5 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt Great info. I'll have to play with the voltage settings. An app on CarPlay would be nice.
@WhyWeLikeIt5 күн бұрын
@@Outboundlife I kinda had that same freak out moment when I saw the volts go to 12.7, so like anything I think we learn how to best use the tool (alternator charger) to our advantage and our need! Let me know what you learn as you use it more.
@user-tm7ov6bz1f5 күн бұрын
Γεια σας απο Θεσσαλονικη ΕΛΛΑΔΑ....Εχω το ιδιο καμπερ με σας....Ευχαριστω τα βιντεο σας ειναι αξιολογα ....γνωριζετε αν αυτος ο εναλακτης μπορει να συνδεθει στη μπαταρια του Α/C wave 2 ?
@WhyWeLikeIt5 күн бұрын
Thanks for your question and for watching! I don’t personally have a Wave2 extra battery, I run my Wave2 directly from the Delta 2 Max so I can’t test the theory. But ecoflow waits the Alternator Charger powers up the WAVE 2 Add-On Battery independently and 8× faster than traditional methods-fully recharging 1kWh in just 75 mintues. What this means is you can charge it separately from the wave 2 so you cannot run the wave 2 and charge at the same time. But to answer the question yes it seems like you can charge the battery (just not while the wave 2 is plugged to it and running)
@YV5AUEO8 күн бұрын
Like you guys!
@WhyWeLikeIt7 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in
@davidk66688 күн бұрын
Got my Lightranger 2000 but have to exchange it. White and yellow diodes on one side are flickering. Still waiting for new one to arrive. Hadn’t received any indication that my replacement was being shipped. Finally filled out a review that was sent to me from a Devos Outdoor. Gave the rating two stars with the reason that they need to work on their quality control and inspections before shipping. It’s typical that this review was never posted on their website. I even filled out a review on their website and it never got posted. I have seen other companies screen their reviews and only post favorable ones. This is not a good practice. Overall like the light and its ability especially the App control.
@WhyWeLikeIt8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the real world insight and sorry to hear about the issue! Reach out to Devos again or reach out on instagram. I had a 10amp battery pack go out on me and stop charging so I emailed through their website. They got back to me and sent me a new one (I had to send back the non working one once I got the new one). Devos has had good communication in my situations in the past so my hopes is they get you that new light ASAP.
@zskibum6734 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt We did have an isolated batch of 2000's that are having an issue with the bluetooth board and some of them are flickering. We are in the process of receiving replacement heads. Everyone that has been affected will receive an email with replacement details on Friday.
@WhyWeLikeIt4 күн бұрын
@@zskibum673 Thanks for the info, your message is why I love DEVOS so much! DEVOS really takes care of their customers, they listen and create amazing products!! Thanks taking time to watch my video and for participating in the comments.
@user-tm7ov6bz1f10 күн бұрын
Γεια σας απο Ελλαδα.....ευχαριστω πολυ για το βιντεο σας... Εχω μια πολυ σημαντικη ερωτηση,απορια...μπορει ο εναλλακτης να συνδεθει κατευθειαν στην μπαταρια του wave 2 A/C ....και να τη φορτιζει ενω το wave 2 να λειτουργει στη ψυξη????.......Ευχαριστω απο Θεσσαλονικη Ελλαδα...
@WhyWeLikeIt9 күн бұрын
That’s a good question and I don’t want to answer wrong, you may want to reach out directly to Ecoflow technical support for that answer.
@user-tm7ov6bz1f9 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt Ευχαριστώ πολύ.
@Justin-vq9co10 күн бұрын
Wait so we are getting more power from the alternator? How is that possible? Are with built in inverters just not as good? My car has a 150w ac inverter built into it. But then this can go up to 800w. Are we just typically not using our alternators to their max headroom?
@downtube8fs8 күн бұрын
Alternator is meant to run every single Electrical thing in your car, so wether you have power to spare depends on what systems you're running on your car. AC, headlights, music, etc draw a lot of power
@theweaselcat356411 күн бұрын
The app is pretty cool, but I really love the motion sensor option for the 1200. I love that when I have to take a pee at 4am, I don't need to locate and mess with my phone. The lights come on automatically and then go back off after I crawl back in my RTT. I'll stick with my 1200s for now.
@WhyWeLikeIt11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment!! I really want the motion detection, it will be my next purchase. Do you find it’s ever to sensitive and goes off with wind?
@theweaselcat356410 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt Not sure. I sleep in a rooftop tent that is very dark and keep the light setting pretty low to keep from disturbing anyone if I do go out at night, but I don't think it comes on.
@WhyWeLikeIt10 күн бұрын
@@theweaselcat3564 smart!! Thanks for the recommendation I just ordered one!!
@woytovich12 күн бұрын
So it's a DC to DC charger dedicated to that power station connection?
@WhyWeLikeIt12 күн бұрын
Correct- it’s created to fast charge the ecoFlow power stations with their XT150 connector.
@Defianthuman12 күн бұрын
Yeah but that also means you can run solar and ac charging at the same time.
@WhyWeLikeIt12 күн бұрын
@@Defianthuman oh yes, you could have 2 solar inputs and the 12v inputs all charging the unit at the same time.
@WhyWeLikeIt12 күн бұрын
@@Defianthuman very true!
@lazymusicmatters13 күн бұрын
Hello. Great video, and thanks for detailed explanation. Could you please share what kind of handle is that on the hook?
@WhyWeLikeIt13 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for the question! Do you mean the hook I use to grab the wiring?
@lazymusicmatters13 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeItone which is used for hammock 🙃
@WhyWeLikeIt13 күн бұрын
@@lazymusicmatters I got it on amazon - it’s a hitch hammock MIKODA Hammock Hitch Stand Mount... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4MX1SM4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@WhyWeLikeIt13 күн бұрын
@@lazymusicmatters not sure if it’s still available on amazon now.
@lazymusicmatters13 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeItthanks!
@954troy14 күн бұрын
I like it Becuse it cooks really well and fast thank you bio lite and eco zoom
@WhyWeLikeIt14 күн бұрын
It’s fun to use too! Post a video of you cooking on yours! I’d love to see what you cook!
@theklanch15 күн бұрын
This reminds me of an old Coleman lantern, but modern and reliable... I could see possible uses for this in lighting for my videos and like you said, emergency situations.
@WhyWeLikeIt15 күн бұрын
And no need for oil!!
@theklanch18 күн бұрын
I like it. And I won't move along....!!! Another great video Jay...!!
@WhyWeLikeIt18 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@pem503419 күн бұрын
Frigerator.
@dominica276523 күн бұрын
Great best review I’ve watched yet. Somebody actually knows what they’re doing.
@WhyWeLikeIt23 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. I enjoy making videos of gear we love to use camping to show others how they may use it themselves.
@dominica276523 күн бұрын
You’re welcome keep up the great work🙏
@jenniferfreer29 күн бұрын
Next level!
@c3alohaАй бұрын
Nice I just got one and want to learn better how to use it. My only complaints were my finish was flawed and the grill didn’t seem to fit as nicely as yours.
@WhyWeLikeIt29 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear about the finish and fit. I have never had to deal with their customer service but you may want to reach out in an email and let them know. Who knows, maybe they will send out a new one. Also if you got it from a place like REI, they have a great return policy or exchange policy if you need to take advantage of it. Hey and always thanks for the comment, enjoy getting out and having a campfire!! Post some videos I’d love to see how you are using it!!
@bremboflyАй бұрын
I’d really like to order the Dmada bag but will search for a more economical option first. I see the bags are now shipping with side carry handles, a nice touch. Your videos are super well done. I settled on the elite model ,mainly for a bit cleaner burning flame.
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
A more economical case may be the tackle box bag in the video from Walmart and Ozark Trail. I think I paid 22 dollars through Walmart. I did some research for you and the Ozark Trail bag holds 3 3600 clear tackle boxes so if you want something similar in size do a search for a tackle bag that holds 3 clear 3600 tackle boxes!! You should be able to find something from 25 to 60 dollars. Another option would be look for something that holds an ammo can!!
@bremboflyАй бұрын
@WhyWeLikeIt Yes, I started looking a bit since Walmart shows the bag as "out of stock". So it appears there will be several options .
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Yes I think they updated it, there are a lot of cool options on amazon and google! Good luck! Make a video about what you end up going with!!
@mattpalmer2384Ай бұрын
Hey man.. do you have links for the cases? I just bought the elite, and I really like the idea of having a case for it. I’m in Canada and our Walmart app doesn’t have that tackle bag 🫤
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Hey Matt, I got my custom bag from www.dmadacreative.com they ship to Canada and if you want to chat with the owner you can email him at [email protected]
@Atlas5050Ай бұрын
That is awesome . But are they out for sale or not yet ?
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
I saw that they were on the website right after OverlandExpo West 3 weeks ago, I placed my order even though it said pre-order and I had it within seven days after ordering. I was pretty shocked to have it so quickly. But I’m pretty sure that they’re shipping as they have them in stock.
@TheMercer007Ай бұрын
Pretty sure they say not to cook over this open yellow flame? Too much soot and gas residues
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment. You are correct, the more orange the flame the less air mixture burning with gas, which causes more soot. So it’s not wise to cook directly over. A good example would be cooking a hot dog or marshmallow right over the flame. The elite does have cleaner gas mixture so from time to time I use a griddle top, pan or pot because the food is not coming in contact with the flame itself.
@christopherp3474Ай бұрын
Any idea if the motion sensor or battery addon accessory for the 1200 are compatible with the 2000? Just bought a 1200 with both accessories like 3 months ago and considering an upgrade.
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
I know the battery add on works, I have that and talk about it in the video. I don’t have the motion sensor so that may be a question to ask DEVOS directly. If you get an answer report back and let us know!!
@christopherp347419 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt I can confirm that the motion sensor does work with the lightranger 2000.
@WhyWeLikeIt19 күн бұрын
@@christopherp3474 Oh that's AWESOME! Thank you for the update, I don't have the motion sensors yet! I will get one ordered so I can use it with the 2000! Do you like the motion sensor? What do you use it for mostly?
@christopherp347419 күн бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt I do like it. I turn it on when I head into the tent for the night. That way, if I have to go outside to take a leak it turns the light on. If someone invades my camping space when I'm in the tent, the light also turns on.
@mikei8957Ай бұрын
I bought the old model last year . Now I want the new one !
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
We have two of the 1200s, I use those around the house. Now I’m using the 2000 with a custom mount on top the Land Rover Defender for camping, so I can put it 9 feet above the vehicle.
@danlearned6199Ай бұрын
What's with the crazy looking stove/fire box???
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Thanks for the question! That’s called the Pyro Tower! It’s an all steel Chiminea. We use it for fires mostly but you can smoke and cook on it too by swapping out the doors.
@michaelklein8105Ай бұрын
more shit for glamping
@user-qg1lp4hu5gАй бұрын
Thanks for that very detailed video. I’m gonna go ahead and pre-order two of them so I can have them by the end of June.
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
You may even get them earlier than the end of June, I ordered mine and even though it said pre-order I had it in about seven days! I’m gonna take it out camping again this weekend!!
@sunchaser999Ай бұрын
I opted for little red fire pit but I like this too!
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Awesome those Little Red Fire Pits look great too. If you ever get a chance, make a video. I’d love to see it and get your take on it.
@davidk6668Ай бұрын
Will the Bluetooth signal pass through the wall of an aluminum camper to the outside? Can the bottom tripod be removed from the pole so that the pole can be placed in a holder?
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Great questions. I’m still experimenting with it but I can turn it on from inside the house so I’m assuming the unit would go through the walls of an aluminum camper. As for the tripod bottom, yes the pole can be removed from the base but please note that the pole is wider at the bottom than the 1200 pole. Also something I learned after making the video so I may have to make an update is that “Lights go into low-power mode after 8 hours of not being used. You may need to turn your light on again to re-connect”
@davidk6668Ай бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeItone more question. If you remove the tripod what is the diameter of the pole? I want to make a holder on the back of my Jeep to hold the pole. Ordered the 2000 but don’t know when I will get it. Thanks
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
OK, the diameter of the pole is a little bigger than the one that came with the light ranger 1200. The pole that comes with the light ranger 2000 in inches is 1 7/16. So just under 1 1/2. Hope this helps!!
@davidk6668Ай бұрын
@@WhyWeLikeIt Thank you very much!
@theweaselcat356411 күн бұрын
@@davidk6668 If it's the same size as the 1200, I ordered extra poles from Devos and mounted them to the side of my Ruger trailer. I love the set up. I don't remember the diameter, but I couldn't locate anything the exact size. The poles from Devos also have the button lock to secure the light head, so it made it easy.
@sdroverАй бұрын
Nice review, glad to see they have added a mobile app - makes it much more compelling.
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Oh totally!! I inquired about it last fall at Overland Expo East. They told me something was in the works but they would not give away any secrets. I use my lightranger on a mount I have on top my vehicle so having it wireless keeps me from having to climb up the ladder to turn it on and off all the time. I am excited to get out and start using it.
@KamberKahuАй бұрын
Picked my #LightRanger2000 at #OverlandExpoWest2024 👍
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. You are going to love using it! I have been using the LightRanger 1200s for 2 years and they are fantastic. When I saw DEVOS had the LightRanger 2000 at Overland Expo this year I had to get one on order!
@Spyderzax1Ай бұрын
Great work! Subscribed and looking forward to new reviews. Love the griddle idea !!
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Thanks so much! I’m actually out working on some new reviews TODAY!!! Keep an eye out for them to drop over the next couple days!
@steverodrigues5704Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video I don’t think I will attempt this but glad you showed me
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Yea I would say don’t try it. I think the Elite is great how it is right out of the box. The 1.18 jet that comes with it out of the box is a great size for cooking, putting off plenty of heat and also not using all your gas in one night. The hotter you get the output the more chance you can warp the body too.
@WhyyousnoopinАй бұрын
Cool
@ihatespies13882 ай бұрын
I mean go off but. Why did you bring the inside outside with you?
@WhyWeLikeIt2 ай бұрын
Normally we take to the road with the rooftop tent and go somewhere to camp. But I didn’t have a lot of time last week to plan so instead I grabbed an air mattress and camped for a couple days in the ground tent.
@nopapersplease2 ай бұрын
Like #100. Just got mine. Can't wait to try it.
@WhyWeLikeIt2 ай бұрын
It’s such a cool stove just to play with and to cook on. It can get really hot quickly so it took me a little while to understand how to regulate that heat. Have fun. I think you’re gonna love it. Make a video and share it so we can see how you are using it.
@SE7ENinc12 ай бұрын
Looks good..
@WhyWeLikeIt2 ай бұрын
Thanks! We have enjoyed getting out and camping this spring!
@steverodrigues57042 ай бұрын
Can you do this hack on ignik elite fire pit there new version
@WhyWeLikeIt2 ай бұрын
I don’t think you can, the mechanism in the Elite is a lot different so I’ve never tried to take it apart yet. The Elite puts out a much bigger and cleaner flame than the original as well. Your question now has me thinking I wanna go try it…. TO BE CONTINUED
@steverodrigues57042 ай бұрын
Let me know can’t wait to find out
@WhyWeLikeItАй бұрын
Hey 👋 guess what… I made you a mod video for the Elite!! Find it in my video shorts or use this link kzread.infoNe7lw1ZrfDs?si=_R_up_nOOQmIVNE7
@Ed_D122 ай бұрын
Looks like a great spot! Gonna have to share the location with us. 😊
@WhyWeLikeIt2 ай бұрын
I think it was you telling me last year about North Bend park. This was site C190.
@HarshmanHills4 ай бұрын
I really like kuji coffee. I have had it many times. Good taste and convenient
@WhyWeLikeIt4 ай бұрын
I was impressed for sure. To have a high quality pour over option that’s quick to make, clean up and enjoy is nice to have. Thank for your comment and thanks for watching!
@WhyWeLikeIt4 ай бұрын
The link below is the jet kit I purchased: MCAMPAS Range Stove Oven Orifice www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1D52V4R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@WhyWeLikeIt4 ай бұрын
(Please note any modifications you do to a product you own will void the warranty to the product)
@canyonoverland50034 ай бұрын
Today, I received my Firecan Elite along with a 5 pound tank with case and moon rocks. I bought it based on this review. Well done!
@WhyWeLikeIt4 ай бұрын
Hey 👋 Canyon Overland, thanks for the message and congrats I hope you enjoy the FIRECAN as much as we do! We use ours ALOT! We actually keep it in the back of the Defender with a tank ready to go for an impromptu burn 🔥 if we stop by a friends house and are chilling outside. I started following your KZread so make sure to post some videos or a review of you using the firecan! We would love to follow along with your adventures. We carry the 5lb tank with us and the case is nice to keep it secure when transporting. I also have the 20lb case and sometimes carry a big tank for longer adventures when I don’t want to worry about running short on propane! Enjoy it and let me know if you come up with any cool tricks and tips.
@KEENERtheDJАй бұрын
How long does it last on min with the 5lbs tank?
@canyonoverland50035 ай бұрын
I like the camera work and the pace of the commentary. Please make more outdoors-y gear reviews like this. You have a new subscriber.
@WhyWeLikeIt5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I will be making more soon for sure. Anything in particular you have interest in? If I have it I’ll make a video on it for ya!
@Gazziza295 ай бұрын
Awesome overview. I’ve had my original Ignik Firecan Original for almost 2 years now and love it. Best of all I got a screaming deal on it at REI for 50% off. As much as I’d like to upgrade to one of the better (newer) firecans I just can’t justify the price since I got a great deal on mine.
@WhyWeLikeIt5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yea the original firecan is fantastic and it is awesome you got it at such a great price, you really lucked out. No need to upgrade if what you got works! I have modified my original firecan to output more flame by adding a larger gas orfice🔥. (Maybe I need to make a video about how to do the modification)
@user-kw7hv2xy3d6 ай бұрын
Do you find that the Elite Series with stainless steel body has LESS warpage caused by heat than the steel structure of the original Fire Can? Have viewed a few videos that reported side warpage of the original Fire Can caused by excessive heat from the burner unit.
@WhyWeLikeIt6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great question, I would say less warpage on the elite but honestly I have never seen a big difference in either. The elite puts out a lot more heat than the original firecan. I will also say I cook and put things on top of both my original and elite firecans which is going to put significantly more heat on the sides at times then as initially intended. Because of this, I’ve seen a little warpage in both the elite and the original, but nothing that would keep the lid from closing. I will also note that if you’re using lava rocks, it can disperse the gas and flame differently which can also heat the sides up more than normal. I use rocks in both elite and my original (moon rocks in the elite to keep it light weight and tumbles lava rocks in the original) we use our firecans almost weekly so I’m happy to report that they’ve all done well and have held up like a champ. I’ve had no issues. 🔥🔥🔥
@andrewskowronski62836 ай бұрын
Just a thought, if cooking with lava rocks they will absorb fat, grease, odor of foods. Careful if using in Bear Country. Raccoons might just join you for an evening investigation. Cheers!
@WhyWeLikeIt5 ай бұрын
That’s a good thought! Thanks for commenting. No one wants furry visitors at night!
@shemimamubarak10606 ай бұрын
Adres
@dmadacreative57416 ай бұрын
Great Video Jason!
@WhyWeLikeIt6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! I love having and showcasing your custom DMADA Firecan bag!!
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Thanks for the video. Did you consider getting cfx3 35 instead? I can get it for about same price but wonder if it's too big for me and my wife.
Thanks for the question Nick! If you can fit it get the 35 for sure! I had to go with the 25L because of space (the table on the back door takes up some room when everything is folded up) depending on what we are taking with us I have had to get creative on packing somethings to make room. I guess one good thing about being limited on space is that packing the fridge has helped in meal prep and planning. But if you can get something bigger (even the 45L) try to do that. What ever size you go with, make a video and share it with us, I’d love to see your set up!!
@@WhyWeLikeIt thanks a lot! Appreciate the info. 🙏
My cfx 25L is pretty noisy.I´m not a huge fan for that price.
Hey, I appreciate your comment, sorry to hear that yours is noisy. I rarely hear mine kick on at all. You may want to reach out to Dometic and speak with them about this. Maybe it’s a warranty issue. These are expensive units so if you have an issue, definitely let the company know. They’ve been very responsive when I’ve reached out to them in the past.
Super info
Have you run into any problems with the Defender voltage dropping below 13V thus it stops charging the Delta? Also, do you have to turn your Alternator on every time you turn off your vehicle? I'm just wondering if my Defenders alternator is not able to charge both the vehicles battery and the Delta. I drove over 2 hours and only charged my Delta 10% before the vehicle battery dropped below 13V and it never did go back up. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My vehicle is a 24 Defender P400.
I also have the P400 and have been running the EcoFlow alternator charger for about two weeks for testing. The defenders have some type of smart alternator that regulates the output as needed. I did notice what you’re talking about one time where it was under 13v for one of my daily drives. I normally leave the alternator charger at 13v and it works fine. But in scenario where I’m parked at a camp site and I need to charge up I would start the car, monitor the output, drop to 12v and adjust it back up once I’m finished charging. I also reached out to Ecoflow to see if they could add their app to Apple CarPlay so I could monitor the charging from the defenders center screen.
@@WhyWeLikeIt Great info. I'll have to play with the voltage settings. An app on CarPlay would be nice.
@@Outboundlife I kinda had that same freak out moment when I saw the volts go to 12.7, so like anything I think we learn how to best use the tool (alternator charger) to our advantage and our need! Let me know what you learn as you use it more.
Γεια σας απο Θεσσαλονικη ΕΛΛΑΔΑ....Εχω το ιδιο καμπερ με σας....Ευχαριστω τα βιντεο σας ειναι αξιολογα ....γνωριζετε αν αυτος ο εναλακτης μπορει να συνδεθει στη μπαταρια του Α/C wave 2 ?
Thanks for your question and for watching! I don’t personally have a Wave2 extra battery, I run my Wave2 directly from the Delta 2 Max so I can’t test the theory. But ecoflow waits the Alternator Charger powers up the WAVE 2 Add-On Battery independently and 8× faster than traditional methods-fully recharging 1kWh in just 75 mintues. What this means is you can charge it separately from the wave 2 so you cannot run the wave 2 and charge at the same time. But to answer the question yes it seems like you can charge the battery (just not while the wave 2 is plugged to it and running)
Like you guys!
Thanks for tuning in
Got my Lightranger 2000 but have to exchange it. White and yellow diodes on one side are flickering. Still waiting for new one to arrive. Hadn’t received any indication that my replacement was being shipped. Finally filled out a review that was sent to me from a Devos Outdoor. Gave the rating two stars with the reason that they need to work on their quality control and inspections before shipping. It’s typical that this review was never posted on their website. I even filled out a review on their website and it never got posted. I have seen other companies screen their reviews and only post favorable ones. This is not a good practice. Overall like the light and its ability especially the App control.
Thanks for the real world insight and sorry to hear about the issue! Reach out to Devos again or reach out on instagram. I had a 10amp battery pack go out on me and stop charging so I emailed through their website. They got back to me and sent me a new one (I had to send back the non working one once I got the new one). Devos has had good communication in my situations in the past so my hopes is they get you that new light ASAP.
@@WhyWeLikeIt We did have an isolated batch of 2000's that are having an issue with the bluetooth board and some of them are flickering. We are in the process of receiving replacement heads. Everyone that has been affected will receive an email with replacement details on Friday.
@@zskibum673 Thanks for the info, your message is why I love DEVOS so much! DEVOS really takes care of their customers, they listen and create amazing products!! Thanks taking time to watch my video and for participating in the comments.
Γεια σας απο Ελλαδα.....ευχαριστω πολυ για το βιντεο σας... Εχω μια πολυ σημαντικη ερωτηση,απορια...μπορει ο εναλλακτης να συνδεθει κατευθειαν στην μπαταρια του wave 2 A/C ....και να τη φορτιζει ενω το wave 2 να λειτουργει στη ψυξη????.......Ευχαριστω απο Θεσσαλονικη Ελλαδα...
That’s a good question and I don’t want to answer wrong, you may want to reach out directly to Ecoflow technical support for that answer.
@@WhyWeLikeIt Ευχαριστώ πολύ.
Wait so we are getting more power from the alternator? How is that possible? Are with built in inverters just not as good? My car has a 150w ac inverter built into it. But then this can go up to 800w. Are we just typically not using our alternators to their max headroom?
Alternator is meant to run every single Electrical thing in your car, so wether you have power to spare depends on what systems you're running on your car. AC, headlights, music, etc draw a lot of power
The app is pretty cool, but I really love the motion sensor option for the 1200. I love that when I have to take a pee at 4am, I don't need to locate and mess with my phone. The lights come on automatically and then go back off after I crawl back in my RTT. I'll stick with my 1200s for now.
Thanks for the comment!! I really want the motion detection, it will be my next purchase. Do you find it’s ever to sensitive and goes off with wind?
@@WhyWeLikeIt Not sure. I sleep in a rooftop tent that is very dark and keep the light setting pretty low to keep from disturbing anyone if I do go out at night, but I don't think it comes on.
@@theweaselcat3564 smart!! Thanks for the recommendation I just ordered one!!
So it's a DC to DC charger dedicated to that power station connection?
Correct- it’s created to fast charge the ecoFlow power stations with their XT150 connector.
Yeah but that also means you can run solar and ac charging at the same time.
@@Defianthuman oh yes, you could have 2 solar inputs and the 12v inputs all charging the unit at the same time.
@@Defianthuman very true!
Hello. Great video, and thanks for detailed explanation. Could you please share what kind of handle is that on the hook?
Hey thanks for the question! Do you mean the hook I use to grab the wiring?
@@WhyWeLikeItone which is used for hammock 🙃
@@lazymusicmatters I got it on amazon - it’s a hitch hammock MIKODA Hammock Hitch Stand Mount... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4MX1SM4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@lazymusicmatters not sure if it’s still available on amazon now.
@@WhyWeLikeItthanks!
I like it Becuse it cooks really well and fast thank you bio lite and eco zoom
It’s fun to use too! Post a video of you cooking on yours! I’d love to see what you cook!
This reminds me of an old Coleman lantern, but modern and reliable... I could see possible uses for this in lighting for my videos and like you said, emergency situations.
And no need for oil!!
I like it. And I won't move along....!!! Another great video Jay...!!
Thanks 👍
Frigerator.
Great best review I’ve watched yet. Somebody actually knows what they’re doing.
Thanks so much. I enjoy making videos of gear we love to use camping to show others how they may use it themselves.
You’re welcome keep up the great work🙏
Next level!
Nice I just got one and want to learn better how to use it. My only complaints were my finish was flawed and the grill didn’t seem to fit as nicely as yours.
Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear about the finish and fit. I have never had to deal with their customer service but you may want to reach out in an email and let them know. Who knows, maybe they will send out a new one. Also if you got it from a place like REI, they have a great return policy or exchange policy if you need to take advantage of it. Hey and always thanks for the comment, enjoy getting out and having a campfire!! Post some videos I’d love to see how you are using it!!
I’d really like to order the Dmada bag but will search for a more economical option first. I see the bags are now shipping with side carry handles, a nice touch. Your videos are super well done. I settled on the elite model ,mainly for a bit cleaner burning flame.
A more economical case may be the tackle box bag in the video from Walmart and Ozark Trail. I think I paid 22 dollars through Walmart. I did some research for you and the Ozark Trail bag holds 3 3600 clear tackle boxes so if you want something similar in size do a search for a tackle bag that holds 3 clear 3600 tackle boxes!! You should be able to find something from 25 to 60 dollars. Another option would be look for something that holds an ammo can!!
@WhyWeLikeIt Yes, I started looking a bit since Walmart shows the bag as "out of stock". So it appears there will be several options .
Yes I think they updated it, there are a lot of cool options on amazon and google! Good luck! Make a video about what you end up going with!!
Hey man.. do you have links for the cases? I just bought the elite, and I really like the idea of having a case for it. I’m in Canada and our Walmart app doesn’t have that tackle bag 🫤
Hey Matt, I got my custom bag from www.dmadacreative.com they ship to Canada and if you want to chat with the owner you can email him at [email protected]
That is awesome . But are they out for sale or not yet ?
I saw that they were on the website right after OverlandExpo West 3 weeks ago, I placed my order even though it said pre-order and I had it within seven days after ordering. I was pretty shocked to have it so quickly. But I’m pretty sure that they’re shipping as they have them in stock.
Pretty sure they say not to cook over this open yellow flame? Too much soot and gas residues
Thanks for the comment. You are correct, the more orange the flame the less air mixture burning with gas, which causes more soot. So it’s not wise to cook directly over. A good example would be cooking a hot dog or marshmallow right over the flame. The elite does have cleaner gas mixture so from time to time I use a griddle top, pan or pot because the food is not coming in contact with the flame itself.
Any idea if the motion sensor or battery addon accessory for the 1200 are compatible with the 2000? Just bought a 1200 with both accessories like 3 months ago and considering an upgrade.
I know the battery add on works, I have that and talk about it in the video. I don’t have the motion sensor so that may be a question to ask DEVOS directly. If you get an answer report back and let us know!!
@@WhyWeLikeIt I can confirm that the motion sensor does work with the lightranger 2000.
@@christopherp3474 Oh that's AWESOME! Thank you for the update, I don't have the motion sensors yet! I will get one ordered so I can use it with the 2000! Do you like the motion sensor? What do you use it for mostly?
@@WhyWeLikeIt I do like it. I turn it on when I head into the tent for the night. That way, if I have to go outside to take a leak it turns the light on. If someone invades my camping space when I'm in the tent, the light also turns on.
I bought the old model last year . Now I want the new one !
We have two of the 1200s, I use those around the house. Now I’m using the 2000 with a custom mount on top the Land Rover Defender for camping, so I can put it 9 feet above the vehicle.
What's with the crazy looking stove/fire box???
Thanks for the question! That’s called the Pyro Tower! It’s an all steel Chiminea. We use it for fires mostly but you can smoke and cook on it too by swapping out the doors.
more shit for glamping
Thanks for that very detailed video. I’m gonna go ahead and pre-order two of them so I can have them by the end of June.
You may even get them earlier than the end of June, I ordered mine and even though it said pre-order I had it in about seven days! I’m gonna take it out camping again this weekend!!
I opted for little red fire pit but I like this too!
Awesome those Little Red Fire Pits look great too. If you ever get a chance, make a video. I’d love to see it and get your take on it.
Will the Bluetooth signal pass through the wall of an aluminum camper to the outside? Can the bottom tripod be removed from the pole so that the pole can be placed in a holder?
Great questions. I’m still experimenting with it but I can turn it on from inside the house so I’m assuming the unit would go through the walls of an aluminum camper. As for the tripod bottom, yes the pole can be removed from the base but please note that the pole is wider at the bottom than the 1200 pole. Also something I learned after making the video so I may have to make an update is that “Lights go into low-power mode after 8 hours of not being used. You may need to turn your light on again to re-connect”
@@WhyWeLikeItone more question. If you remove the tripod what is the diameter of the pole? I want to make a holder on the back of my Jeep to hold the pole. Ordered the 2000 but don’t know when I will get it. Thanks
OK, the diameter of the pole is a little bigger than the one that came with the light ranger 1200. The pole that comes with the light ranger 2000 in inches is 1 7/16. So just under 1 1/2. Hope this helps!!
@@WhyWeLikeIt Thank you very much!
@@davidk6668 If it's the same size as the 1200, I ordered extra poles from Devos and mounted them to the side of my Ruger trailer. I love the set up. I don't remember the diameter, but I couldn't locate anything the exact size. The poles from Devos also have the button lock to secure the light head, so it made it easy.
Nice review, glad to see they have added a mobile app - makes it much more compelling.
Oh totally!! I inquired about it last fall at Overland Expo East. They told me something was in the works but they would not give away any secrets. I use my lightranger on a mount I have on top my vehicle so having it wireless keeps me from having to climb up the ladder to turn it on and off all the time. I am excited to get out and start using it.
Picked my #LightRanger2000 at #OverlandExpoWest2024 👍
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. You are going to love using it! I have been using the LightRanger 1200s for 2 years and they are fantastic. When I saw DEVOS had the LightRanger 2000 at Overland Expo this year I had to get one on order!
Great work! Subscribed and looking forward to new reviews. Love the griddle idea !!
Thanks so much! I’m actually out working on some new reviews TODAY!!! Keep an eye out for them to drop over the next couple days!
Thanks for the video I don’t think I will attempt this but glad you showed me
Yea I would say don’t try it. I think the Elite is great how it is right out of the box. The 1.18 jet that comes with it out of the box is a great size for cooking, putting off plenty of heat and also not using all your gas in one night. The hotter you get the output the more chance you can warp the body too.
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I mean go off but. Why did you bring the inside outside with you?
Normally we take to the road with the rooftop tent and go somewhere to camp. But I didn’t have a lot of time last week to plan so instead I grabbed an air mattress and camped for a couple days in the ground tent.
Like #100. Just got mine. Can't wait to try it.
It’s such a cool stove just to play with and to cook on. It can get really hot quickly so it took me a little while to understand how to regulate that heat. Have fun. I think you’re gonna love it. Make a video and share it so we can see how you are using it.
Looks good..
Thanks! We have enjoyed getting out and camping this spring!
Can you do this hack on ignik elite fire pit there new version
I don’t think you can, the mechanism in the Elite is a lot different so I’ve never tried to take it apart yet. The Elite puts out a much bigger and cleaner flame than the original as well. Your question now has me thinking I wanna go try it…. TO BE CONTINUED
Let me know can’t wait to find out
Hey 👋 guess what… I made you a mod video for the Elite!! Find it in my video shorts or use this link kzread.infoNe7lw1ZrfDs?si=_R_up_nOOQmIVNE7
Looks like a great spot! Gonna have to share the location with us. 😊
I think it was you telling me last year about North Bend park. This was site C190.
I really like kuji coffee. I have had it many times. Good taste and convenient
I was impressed for sure. To have a high quality pour over option that’s quick to make, clean up and enjoy is nice to have. Thank for your comment and thanks for watching!
The link below is the jet kit I purchased: MCAMPAS Range Stove Oven Orifice www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1D52V4R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
(Please note any modifications you do to a product you own will void the warranty to the product)
Today, I received my Firecan Elite along with a 5 pound tank with case and moon rocks. I bought it based on this review. Well done!
Hey 👋 Canyon Overland, thanks for the message and congrats I hope you enjoy the FIRECAN as much as we do! We use ours ALOT! We actually keep it in the back of the Defender with a tank ready to go for an impromptu burn 🔥 if we stop by a friends house and are chilling outside. I started following your KZread so make sure to post some videos or a review of you using the firecan! We would love to follow along with your adventures. We carry the 5lb tank with us and the case is nice to keep it secure when transporting. I also have the 20lb case and sometimes carry a big tank for longer adventures when I don’t want to worry about running short on propane! Enjoy it and let me know if you come up with any cool tricks and tips.
How long does it last on min with the 5lbs tank?
I like the camera work and the pace of the commentary. Please make more outdoors-y gear reviews like this. You have a new subscriber.
Thanks so much! I will be making more soon for sure. Anything in particular you have interest in? If I have it I’ll make a video on it for ya!
Awesome overview. I’ve had my original Ignik Firecan Original for almost 2 years now and love it. Best of all I got a screaming deal on it at REI for 50% off. As much as I’d like to upgrade to one of the better (newer) firecans I just can’t justify the price since I got a great deal on mine.
Thanks for the comment! Yea the original firecan is fantastic and it is awesome you got it at such a great price, you really lucked out. No need to upgrade if what you got works! I have modified my original firecan to output more flame by adding a larger gas orfice🔥. (Maybe I need to make a video about how to do the modification)
Do you find that the Elite Series with stainless steel body has LESS warpage caused by heat than the steel structure of the original Fire Can? Have viewed a few videos that reported side warpage of the original Fire Can caused by excessive heat from the burner unit.
Thanks for the great question, I would say less warpage on the elite but honestly I have never seen a big difference in either. The elite puts out a lot more heat than the original firecan. I will also say I cook and put things on top of both my original and elite firecans which is going to put significantly more heat on the sides at times then as initially intended. Because of this, I’ve seen a little warpage in both the elite and the original, but nothing that would keep the lid from closing. I will also note that if you’re using lava rocks, it can disperse the gas and flame differently which can also heat the sides up more than normal. I use rocks in both elite and my original (moon rocks in the elite to keep it light weight and tumbles lava rocks in the original) we use our firecans almost weekly so I’m happy to report that they’ve all done well and have held up like a champ. I’ve had no issues. 🔥🔥🔥
Just a thought, if cooking with lava rocks they will absorb fat, grease, odor of foods. Careful if using in Bear Country. Raccoons might just join you for an evening investigation. Cheers!
That’s a good thought! Thanks for commenting. No one wants furry visitors at night!
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Great Video Jason!
Thanks so much!! I love having and showcasing your custom DMADA Firecan bag!!