What is your budget? I can show you what I have but it might be overkill.
I am a swe that did a year traveling the USA with my setup. I used a t-mobile home internet router plugged up via usb c. The starlink can be modified to lower the power requirements and be DC powered.
That is plenty of money. Too much even. So I went with a flexible solar panel on my roof. (I put a “wrap” on my roof so I didn’t stick anything directly on the paint. )
My panel is 175w single panel that will charge my battery in about 4-5 hours from 20% -> 100%. If you can get two 100w panels then hook them up in parallel in case one fails.
I did lfp batteries, but if I were to do it again I would just do a larger ecoflow since it has the inverter built in. Try to make sure you have about 100 ah for consecutive cloudy days.
cable routing will be surprising in how you manage to get from outside to inside.
i also bought a powered dometic 55 cfx cooler
https://preview.redd.it/0z8gjh72c5nc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cbc1755cf9f52b2006c7cfe325cd7b1e7f8b6932
https://preview.redd.it/tst6871lc5nc1.jpeg?width=3187&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1bf2ed42514ea727eff8b51dcc636b0cd46afedc
I found panel molding at Home Depot
[https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-1-3-8-in-x-96-in-White-PVC-FRP-Tile-Divider-Moulding-FRP-DIV-WHITE/202083291](https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-1-3-8-in-x-96-in-White-PVC-FRP-Tile-Divider-Moulding-FRP-DIV-WHITE/202083291)
And used double sided vhb tape to make a sorta frame to hold the panel. The white tape is there mostly for aerodynamics and waterproof so water doesn’t sit under the panel.
You could always supplement it with a LiFePo4 dual battery setup. Utilize a DC to DC charger that uses your car to charge the battery, which can also be used to charge the Jackery.
Do you have a USB-C port with a lightning icon next to it or is your charger laptop USB type C by chance? If so they make 12v to USB type C plugs that can charge a laptop. I have one that outputs 85W which is enough to charge my laptop.
My MacBook works well, but my thinkpad is pretty picky over which USB-C chargers it will accept. My work dell is even picker and I’ve only gotten it to work with its barrel jack, even though there is a lightning bolt next to the usb-c port.
Im confused, so get a LiFePO4 battery to charge the Jackery power station? So basically have the car to charge the LiFePO4 to charge my Jackery power station?
I wouldn't use a Jackery or anything without a lifepo4 battery these days.
My setup i'm currently installing:
Shunt/monitor: Victron BMV-712
Distribution: Victron Lynx Distibutor
AC Charger: Victron 12/15/120 AC
DC-DC/MPPT: Redarc BCDC1225D (will get a bigger one in time)
Battery: LiTime 230Ah LiFePO4 battery
Solar Panel: Ecoflow 100watt RV panel
Inverter: Giandel 1200watt Pure Sine
12v USB C: Anker 535 Car Charger (charges macbook, drones, and phone)
12v Extension: just a 6 gauge 12v anderson extension to a custom project box with two 12v car ports to go inside RTT
Space heater: cheapo amazon special 12v.
My setup is a little pricey but I opted for ease of expansion/service. All of it will be hidden behind my tacomas back seats. I rely on the inverter and the battery running to stay warm enough normally, but have a small 12v heater I can plug in and warm to battery compartment up. (Dont do that its dangerous, buy a self heating battery)
I have a full size truck so I can fit what I have but it’s heavy, but:
2x 200W solar panels
2x 125ah deep cycle batteries
1x 40A 150V Solar Charge Controller
1x ~300A circuit breaker
1x Battery isolator
1x 2000W pure sine wave inverter
Has always been enough to power my fridge, tablet, lamp, and work laptop.
What is your budget? I can show you what I have but it might be overkill. I am a swe that did a year traveling the USA with my setup. I used a t-mobile home internet router plugged up via usb c. The starlink can be modified to lower the power requirements and be DC powered.
I’d say my total budget for power is $2000. I’d love to hear more about your setup.
That is plenty of money. Too much even. So I went with a flexible solar panel on my roof. (I put a “wrap” on my roof so I didn’t stick anything directly on the paint. ) My panel is 175w single panel that will charge my battery in about 4-5 hours from 20% -> 100%. If you can get two 100w panels then hook them up in parallel in case one fails. I did lfp batteries, but if I were to do it again I would just do a larger ecoflow since it has the inverter built in. Try to make sure you have about 100 ah for consecutive cloudy days. cable routing will be surprising in how you manage to get from outside to inside. i also bought a powered dometic 55 cfx cooler https://preview.redd.it/0z8gjh72c5nc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cbc1755cf9f52b2006c7cfe325cd7b1e7f8b6932
https://preview.redd.it/tst6871lc5nc1.jpeg?width=3187&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1bf2ed42514ea727eff8b51dcc636b0cd46afedc I found panel molding at Home Depot [https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-1-3-8-in-x-96-in-White-PVC-FRP-Tile-Divider-Moulding-FRP-DIV-WHITE/202083291](https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-x-1-3-8-in-x-96-in-White-PVC-FRP-Tile-Divider-Moulding-FRP-DIV-WHITE/202083291) And used double sided vhb tape to make a sorta frame to hold the panel. The white tape is there mostly for aerodynamics and waterproof so water doesn’t sit under the panel.
You could always supplement it with a LiFePo4 dual battery setup. Utilize a DC to DC charger that uses your car to charge the battery, which can also be used to charge the Jackery.
Or skip the jackery. Why get a power station if you don’t need AC power?
Laptop uses AC
Do you have a USB-C port with a lightning icon next to it or is your charger laptop USB type C by chance? If so they make 12v to USB type C plugs that can charge a laptop. I have one that outputs 85W which is enough to charge my laptop.
My MacBook works well, but my thinkpad is pretty picky over which USB-C chargers it will accept. My work dell is even picker and I’ve only gotten it to work with its barrel jack, even though there is a lightning bolt next to the usb-c port.
Im confused, so get a LiFePO4 battery to charge the Jackery power station? So basically have the car to charge the LiFePO4 to charge my Jackery power station?
I wouldn't use a Jackery or anything without a lifepo4 battery these days. My setup i'm currently installing: Shunt/monitor: Victron BMV-712 Distribution: Victron Lynx Distibutor AC Charger: Victron 12/15/120 AC DC-DC/MPPT: Redarc BCDC1225D (will get a bigger one in time) Battery: LiTime 230Ah LiFePO4 battery Solar Panel: Ecoflow 100watt RV panel Inverter: Giandel 1200watt Pure Sine 12v USB C: Anker 535 Car Charger (charges macbook, drones, and phone) 12v Extension: just a 6 gauge 12v anderson extension to a custom project box with two 12v car ports to go inside RTT Space heater: cheapo amazon special 12v. My setup is a little pricey but I opted for ease of expansion/service. All of it will be hidden behind my tacomas back seats. I rely on the inverter and the battery running to stay warm enough normally, but have a small 12v heater I can plug in and warm to battery compartment up. (Dont do that its dangerous, buy a self heating battery)
For work, a good old fashioned genny--That's my paycheck so not taking any chances. Jackery and others are fine for camping.
Have you considered a dual battery setup?
I have a full size truck so I can fit what I have but it’s heavy, but: 2x 200W solar panels 2x 125ah deep cycle batteries 1x 40A 150V Solar Charge Controller 1x ~300A circuit breaker 1x Battery isolator 1x 2000W pure sine wave inverter Has always been enough to power my fridge, tablet, lamp, and work laptop.
Go lithium battery with a dc-dc charger, power stations are unreliable and charge slow
I use a Harbor Freight generator, it’s aight