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Dometic CoolPower RAPS44 Battery Pack $284.90 Delivered @ Snowys

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iwearpants on 19/02/2019 - 18:40 snowys.com.au (339 clicks)

This is is a very basic power pack. But comes in at a good price.

Unlike other popular products this comes with an included 44AH AGM battery:

  • Project Power Hubs: $399 (Anaconda. No battery)
  • Ark Arkpak 730: $479 (BCF. No battery)

Both do come more feature packed. eg. Inverter, USB connection.

If an integrated inverter and USB is a requirement, then this might not be for you.

However, both of those things can be easily added at a later date if you require it.

An integrated solution does make it more portable.

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How much do others sell this for

BCF: $379
https://www.bcf.com.au/p/coolpower-44ah-12v-battery-pack/523…

Anaconda: $379 / $299 (Reg / Club)
https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/power-cooling/…

Ebay: $295
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301987979214

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Product Description

When you need to run your portable compressor fridge or freezer on your expeditions, then the CoolPower RAPS44 Battery Power Pack from Dometic is the way to go.

Built to be used with compatible Dometic compressor fridge or freezers, this heavy duty 12V battery has a greater discharge and charging cycle capability with 44-amp hours. With all the benefits of a dual battery system, but with the added advantage of being portable and flexible, this battery is a great alternative to a dual battery system.

Use the CoolPower44 Power Pack to help keep your food and beverages chilled in your unit on the road or at the campsite.

Designed for use with Dometic compressor fridge/freezer
Superior discharge and charging cycle capability with 44-amp hours
Battery condition LED’s/test button
Built-in charging posts for 240V DC charging
Dual output sockets
1.5m 12V charging lead
Battery condition LEDs/test button

https://www.dometic.com/en-au/au/products/power-and-control/…

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  • pistachio1 on 19/02/2019 - 18:43
    +4

    Just a note, 44AH is not very much and would struggle to keep most camping fridges going more than 18-24hrs

    • iwearpants on 19/02/2019 - 18:47
      +1

      Agreed 44AH is not a lot. It's claimed to power a portable fridge for about 24hrs. I would definitely pair this with a solar panel in any application though.

    • willyroo on 19/02/2019 - 20:34
      +1

      44AH is effectively 22AH available (no more than 50% discharge otherwise you significantly reduce the life of the batteries). With a typical camping fridge drawing ~1.5 amps/hr, that's less than a day running.

      These are good when you're doing overnighters or roadies. Plug the Waeco into the car cigarette lighter, and the fridge into the Waeco.

  • pistachio1 on 19/02/2019 - 18:47
    +4

    This paired with a good deep cycle would be better imo. https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-battery-box…

    • iwearpants on 19/02/2019 - 18:56

      If your application requires more grunt then separate components is definitely an option.

    • coin saver on 19/02/2019 - 19:26
      +2

      I think it really depends on your desired result,if you want to go away camping yes you are right but if say like myself you travel long distances over a few days staying at friends and relatives these could be ideal in the back of a small car coupled to say a 40ltr fridge/freezer. Simply plug it in to recharge where you are staying.

      • iwearpants on 19/02/2019 - 23:02

        Exactly. It won't power a campsite running multiple appliances for 3 days. But it'll definitely do light duty stuff perfectly.

    • killabob on 19/02/2019 - 20:39

      How much to then add a decent battery though?

      • lomie on 19/02/2019 - 22:00

        105Ah AGM is $209 on ebay. Much better value than this 44Ah unit.

    • MrMiser on 19/02/2019 - 21:44

      Wow!! That's a very good battery box.

      • 0jay on 19/02/2019 - 23:23

        For $75? What's so good about it?

        • MrMiser on 20/02/2019 - 01:01
          +1

          I bought the SCA battery box on special for $50. Its currently selling for $90÷.
          https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/calibre-calibre-power-ba…

          Looking at versatility, the SCA has
          No USB, no Anderson connectors, and no voltage readout.

          I would have preferred to pay the extra $40 to get multiple connectors and readout.

          • 0jay on 20/02/2019 - 11:34

            @MrMiser: For $40 you could taylor your own extras.

            I’d argue you’re better off getting a smaller cap lithium phosphate and sorting a custom arrangement for container and features but I guess it depends how often you use it and what your needs are.

    • iwearpants on 20/02/2019 - 14:41

      @moneymoo Initially, I thought it was just a dumb battery box. After looking at it the second time, it does look like it has been kitted out somewhat. A lot more useful than what is available for about $60 and which is nothing more than a plastic box with two terminals.

  • shane2770 on 19/02/2019 - 18:51

    You also need to add pricing for a 240v to 12 charger if you don't charge via your car

    • iwearpants on 19/02/2019 - 18:58
      +1

      Solar is another obvious option. I would imagine most people who are in the market for this product would either already have some solar panels or are intending to get them.

  • 0jay on 19/02/2019 - 18:52
    +1

    The advantage of the Dometic is it's compact size. Shame it's using AGMs and not a Lithium Phosphate which are a lot cheaper than people think.

    • coin saver on 20/02/2019 - 17:41

      Could you please share were to get the cheaper Lithium Phosphate batteries?

      • 0jay on 20/02/2019 - 21:44

        I think the point is the price has both come down across the board plus when you assess the particular attributes of LiFePO4 as against AGMs there's not really any competition as to the better value proposition.

        Buy half the capacity you would AGM, way faster charging, higher current delivery until virtual exhaustion, way higher charge cycles/overall lifespan, lighter, more compact etc etc

  • lomie on 19/02/2019 - 19:16
    +4

    Quite a small unit. For longevity, you want to limit discharge to 50%. Yes you can deep discharge AGM but the number of cycles drop.

  • coin saver on 19/02/2019 - 20:17
    +1

    55cents cheaper at Anaconda for club members after Cashrewards.Or you could go in store and claim the 10% lowest price guarantee reduction which should bring the price down to $256.41 https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/power-cooling/…

    • iwearpants on 19/02/2019 - 23:06

      You're the MVP. $256 is better than $284.

  • mostlygordon on 20/02/2019 - 08:16
    +1

    I have this unit. Great for road trips. I plug into the car (pass through), and the fridge stays powered while parked for lunch and dinner. I only charge in room if staying for more than a night.

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