Hi this is Mike I’m an adventurer and a Dad and today I want to give you an update on the OES Pro power bank product from Craft Autoworks.

I’m showing you this for two reasons.

1. I had to buy a new battery system because I sold the Aerotow, and the OES mini with it. Craft discontinued the OES Mini and TBH it was too small for my needs anyway, so I got the OES Pro
2. This really is a different product from other things you can get so I wanted to highlight that.
3. I purchased this unit myself and this is not a promo.

THE OES PRO
Here are the relevant details

* Cost, this retails for $1995
* DC focused
* Only a 500w inverter with a single outlet.
* 5 dc 12v
* 2 dc Anderson Powerpole
* 5 USBs of varying output
* Input heavy: other similar batteries are limited
* 120 in
* Alternator in 30 amp charging
* Solar in

New things
Some things are new from the previous video I posted
* Anderson Powerpole
* Better than SAE
* Dual Powerpole outputs
* Can be used for direct wiring Van or overlander fixed loads
* Custom battery
* Good form factor
* Metal case
* Serviceable
* Lower low state of charge reset

Vehicle integration kit
* About $100
* Wire
* Connectors
* Breaker
* Panel mount outlet
* Trailer lead
* I don’t know if it’s cheaper than making your own, but you get the right amount of everything and don’t have to guess.

Initial Impressions
I’ve used this to run a fridge a couple of times so far and am really impressed. The two times I used it were without any charge input because I don’t have that installed yet. Both times, it ran the fridge for 24 hours with no noticeable drop in voltage.
* It fits in the trailer tongue box, and because it’s in a wolf case, I can stack other gear on top of it.
* It fits under the bench seat in a Ford Transit crew van.
* Point the outputs forward or back.

Positives
* Serviceable
* Fuses and breakers
* Vehicle integration is more affordable.
* It doesn’t preclude other high-capacity inputs
* Upgradeable
* Can swap out panel accessories if you want to
* Stackable
* Protected in the case
* Not a lot of wasted 120v outputs

Downsides
* DC12v ports have trouble holding onto the plugs
* No standard outlet
* No standard plug
* Still, I haven’t had a problem with the fridge plug slipping out of other power banks.
* No low amp DC in
* Can’t plug it into a regular 12v DC 15 amp
* Can’t swap it into a vehicle NOT set up for integration
* 500w isn’t enough to run an electric kettle or induction cooktop
* Big
* Because it’s assembled from OTS parts, it’s much bigger than a Goal Zero, Jackery or Ecoflow of the same power.

If you’re interested in this battery system, check out Craft Autoworks at craftautoworks.com, and also stay tuned here for how to install the vehicle integration wiring and connection to the trailer.