Power Station Choices

[Alfart]

Hi all,

Has anyone used an: AFERIY Portable Power Station 2400W, 2048Wh Power Station LiFePO4? 
I am looking for a portable power supply that can be used in an emergency at home, but mainly for power in the Alfie. I need to be able to run a compressor cool box, single induction hob and small microwave, (not more than 2 items at a time). Just investigating the possibilities for a planned rear conversion. If anyone has any feedback about this unit, or recommendations about one more suitable, I would be grateful. Also a response to my previous post about “Gas or Electric, which is the best option,” would also be helpful. 
TIA.

[MonsterS]

No, but I've heard good things with them. Worth a punt.

[Rojie]

On 8/15/2025 at 12:46 PM, Alfart said:

Hi all,

Has anyone used an: AFERIY Portable Power Station 2400W, 2048Wh Power Station LiFePO4? 
I am looking for a portable power supply that can be used in an emergency at home, but mainly for power in the Alfie. I need to be able to run a compressor cool box, single induction hob and small microwave, (not more than 2 items at a time). Just investigating the possibilities for a planned rear conversion. If anyone has any feedback about this unit, or recommendations about one more suitable, I would be grateful. Also a response to my previous post about “Gas or Electric, which is the best option,” would also be helpful. 
TIA.

 

If planning wild camping your option is restricted to gas (with or without a power station).

How will you recharge the powerstation ?

If not then an EHU is worth the investment, imho.

 

Alphies are quite small, especially when you load them with all the conveniences of home !

So consider where all these appliances will fit, especially when mobile.

 

I have a gas twin hob, and sink. An EHU for a induction hob that is not built-in. A mains (low power) kettle, an electric fan heater, and a compressor cool-box (fantastic), and an electric air mattress !

 

I can assure you fitting these all in in both day and  night configurations is a challenge, to say the least.

Oh, and a large Sprollie dog.

 

All this is even more exciting in the rain !

Wet weather departures are not a lot of fun.

 

Depending on our plans we either run in night mode, with everything stored accordingly.

In night mode it is totally impractical to do much other than boil the kettle.

Cooking is performed under the open tailgate.

In day mode, cooking and eating are possible, but not lie-flat napping; 

 

We are restricted in activities, but mainly due to 23kg of highly active, and affectionate, pooch.

 

So, lots of deciding for you to do..

[Alfart]

On 8/15/2025 at 1:09 PM, MonsterS said:

No, but I've heard good things with them. Worth a punt.

Hi Alex,

Thank you, the reviews do seem good.

[Alfart]

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

 

If planning wild camping your option is restricted to gas (with or without a power station).

How will you recharge the powerstation ?

If not then an EHU is worth the investment, imho.

 

Alphies are quite small, especially when you load them with all the conveniences of home !

So consider where all these appliances will fit, especially when mobile.

 

I have a gas twin hob, and sink. An EHU for a induction hob that is not built-in. A mains (low power) kettle, an electric fan heater, and a compressor cool-box (fantastic), and an electric air mattress !

 

I can assure you fitting these all in in both day and  night configurations is a challenge, to say the least.

Oh, and a large Sprollie dog.

 

All this is even more exciting in the rain !

Wet weather departures are not a lot of fun.

 

Depending on our plans we either run in night mode, with everything stored accordingly.

In night mode it is totally impractical to do much other than boil the kettle.

Cooking is performed under the open tailgate.

In day mode, cooking and eating are possible, but not lie-flat napping; 

 

We are restricted in activities, but mainly due to 23kg of highly active, and affectionate, pooch.

 

So, lots of deciding for you to do..

Hi Roger,

We are not looking to go for “proper” wild camping, I’m at an age where I like just a few home comforts! I was thinking single induction hob and low wattage microwave, neither built-in, but carried under one of the side seat lockers of a yet to be designed rear conversion. A fitted compressor fridge and small sink with fold down glass lid to increase work space. EHU and split charging facility for the power station, (which is then available for home use as we regularly lose electricity in the now more regular storms). We will not be sleeping in the Alphard for more than 2 or 3 nights at a time, generally when on a stop-over on longer journeys to a more substantial accommodation, or on a day trip to more remote areas. The EHU will come into it’s own on more organised campsites. Does this make sense?

We have a large pooch too! 39kg of rescued greyhound, so I really will have to be organised like yourself. 😀

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Alfart said:

Hi Alex,

Thank you, the reviews do seem good.

 

They should be.

 

The Alphies are wonderful vehicles.

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Alfart said:

Hi Roger,

We are not looking to go for “proper” wild camping, I’m at an age where I like just a few home comforts! I was thinking single induction hob and low wattage microwave, neither built-in, but carried under one of the side seat lockers of a yet to be designed rear conversion. A fitted compressor fridge and small sink with fold down glass lid to increase work space. EHU and split charging facility for the power station, (which is then available for home use as we regularly lose electricity in the now more regular storms). We will not be sleeping in the Alphard for more than 2 or 3 nights at a time, generally when on a stop-over on longer journeys to a more substantial accommodation, or on a day trip to more remote areas. The EHU will come into it’s own on more organised campsites. Does this make sense?

We have a large pooch too! 39kg of rescued greyhound, so I really will have to be organised like yourself. 😀

 

I  have no experience with power stations.

 

Are you thinking a side conversion or a rear conversion ?

 

Side conversions tend to have narrow beds (if two are sleeping).

Our rear conversion offers a full width, full length bed, very comfortable until you have 23kg pooch sleeping with you. !

 

He was not happy in the mini-tent, and nor was I !

 

So, what is my best advice for you ?

Where is your greyhound going to sleep ?

A hammock across the front seats ?

 

That seems to be your real challenge !

 

You could get an Alphie with a tow bar (not easy) and that would offer many other possibilities.

 

My own view is an EHU is essential, not expensive but opens up all kinds of options; just make sure you have somewhere to 25 metres of cable.!

Some say less will do, but beware Cornish sites.

 

Good Luck

 

Happy Camparding.

[Alfart]

3 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

I  have no experience with power stations.

 

Are you thinking a side conversion or a rear conversion ?

 

Side conversions tend to have narrow beds (if two are sleeping).

Our rear conversion offers a full width, full length bed, very comfortable until you have 23kg pooch sleeping with you. !

 

He was not happy in the mini-tent, and nor was I !

 

So, what is my best advice for you ?

Where is your greyhound going to sleep ?

A hammock across the front seats ?

 

That seems to be your real challenge !

 

You could get an Alphie with a tow bar (not easy) and that would offer many other possibilities.

 

My own view is an EHU is essential, not expensive but opens up all kinds of options; just make sure you have somewhere to 25 metres of cable.!

Some say less will do, but beware Cornish sites.

 

Good Luck

 

Happy Camparding.

Hi Roger. Before buying our Alphard last February, I was a caravaner and know only too well that at some sites you needed a spaghetti length mains cable, water pipe that stretched for miles to a tap and several yards, (remember them), of waste pipe to a so called Super Pitch drain. It will be nice just to contend with the EHU distance and enjoy the 10/12 litre container trips to the service point! 😀

I am looking at a rear conversion, I agree that it makes the most sense. Adding an EHU is a priority, and the rear conversion makes the “bed space” more acceptable. As for Banjo, the greyhound, I guess like at home, he will sleep wherever he wants! 😂

Thank you for your input, helps me focus as I contemplate the design for the conversion. Even in its virgin state, we’re really loving the Alphard.