Can a Redarc BCDC Charger be Used to Charge a Goal Zero Yeti Power Station

Question:

Can the REDARC BCDC be configured to properly charge a Yeti 400 or 1000 lithium power station? I have a 2013 Toyota Tundra. I would run a cable from my starting battery to the bed of the truck. In the bed would be the BCDC as well as the Yeti. Thanks!

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

To charge your Goal Zero Yeti, whether it is the 400 or the 1000, you actually won't be able to use the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. The Yeti power stations can actually be damaged from using DC power to charge them so the better option is to use an inverter like part # WC3720 as it will convert the DC power to AC which is safe for charging your Yeti power station.

Please note that this may take a while to charge your power station so it would be best to hook the station up to a typical house outlet to completely charge it and then use the inverter to keep it topped off.

expert reply by: Jon G