On the diesel heaters - here is some info -
90% of power stations cannot start up the heater using the 12v DC ports. Especially with the thin wire they come with. You can bump wiring size, keep it short, and you might be ok.
The heaters run on 12v DC, but many now come with a AC/DC adapter. You lose some efficiency with this method because you are going from 12v - 110v -12v. But it works great with these power stations and it's easy. You can also extend with a simple extension cord rather than some heavy gauge for the 12v extension.
You can simultaneously charge and discharge without issue. After startup, the diesel heater will most likely pull between 30-45w per hour. If you hook up a 100w solar panel, in full sunlight, you should be adding 50wh to the power station. This power station can handle 200w input (solar or AC charging).
You can definitely get greater capacity and 12v usage with a DIY system, but if you don't want to go through the trouble, plus get the 110v inverter, then these cheap power stations are the ticket.
90% of power stations cannot start up the heater using the 12v DC ports. Especially with the thin wire they come with. You can bump wiring size, keep it short, and you might be ok.
The heaters run on 12v DC, but many now come with a AC/DC adapter. You lose some efficiency with this method because you are going from 12v - 110v -12v. But it works great with these power stations and it's easy. You can also extend with a simple extension cord rather than some heavy gauge for the 12v extension.
You can simultaneously charge and discharge without issue. After startup, the diesel heater will most likely pull between 30-45w per hour. If you hook up a 100w solar panel, in full sunlight, you should be adding 50wh to the power station. This power station can handle 200w input (solar or AC charging).
You can definitely get greater capacity and 12v usage with a DIY system, but if you don't want to go through the trouble, plus get the 110v inverter, then these cheap power stations are the ticket.
