12V Inverters & Car Power
Match vehicle accessories to outlet, wiring, and fuse limits.
YOUR CAMPSITE SETUP
Car Camping & Overlanding
A vehicle gives you more ways to charge, but its starting battery still needs protection. Separate overnight loads from the power you need to start the engine.
What you need
Portable Power Stations
Store enough watt-hours and supply the output your devices require.
Fans & 12V Fridges
Budget the running energy for fans or compressor refrigeration.
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Core equipment
Portable Power Stations
Buying checklistBudget
EcoFlow
RIVER 2
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 256 Wh
- Continuous output
- 300 W
- Surge output
- 600 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
- Weight
- 7.8 lb
A compact reserve for small loads. Check your overnight energy budget before choosing this size.
Specifications & limitsMid
EcoFlow
DELTA 2
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 1,024 Wh
- Continuous output
- 1,800 W
- Surge output
- 2,700 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
- Weight
- 27 lb
A 1 kWh class reserve with separate AC and DC outputs for a mixed campsite load.
Specifications & limitsPremium
BLUETTI
AC200L
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 2,048 Wh
- Continuous output
- 2,400 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
More stored energy for longer trips; account for the size and weight before packing.
Specifications & limitsMid
Anker
SOLIX C1000 + Car Charging Cable
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 1,056 Wh
- Continuous output
- 1,800 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
A 1 kWh class option. Ignik excludes this model for Topside heat; other pairings still need a compatibility check.
Specifications & limitsBudget
Anker
SOLIX C300
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 288 Wh
- Continuous output
- 300 W
- Surge output
- 600 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
A small AC-equipped station. Distinguish it from the C300 DC model, which has no AC outlets.
Specifications & limitsOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Round out your setup
Solar Panels
Buying checklistBudget
EcoFlow
110W Portable Solar Panel
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Rated power
- 110 W
- Open-circuit voltage
- 21.8 V
- Connector
- Solar connectors
- Weight
- 8.8 lb
A foldable panel for lighter charging needs. Confirm the station cable and input limits.
Specifications & limitsMid
Renogy
E.FLEX 120W
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Rated power
- 120 W
- Open-circuit voltage
- 23.8 V
- Connector
- MC4
- Weight
- 11 lb
A portable MC4 option. A compatible station cable or battery charge controller is still required.
Specifications & limitsPremium
EcoFlow
400W Portable Solar Panel
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Rated power
- 400 W
- Open-circuit voltage
- 48 V
- Connector
- MC4
- Weight
- 35.3 lb
A higher-voltage portable array. It exceeds the RIVER 2 input limit; verify your station before connecting.
Specifications & limits