Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source

by Xantrex

Product Features

• Provides up to 300 watts of AC power
• Operates 115-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere
• 250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and sports equipment
• Vehicle jumper cables
• Built-in emergency light for illumination at home or on the road

Product Details

Product Manual [1.28mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11 x 10.5 inches ; 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006XMTJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 852-1840
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The XPower Powerpack 300 Plus is a great addition to your vehicle's emergency-preparedness kit. It will jump-start your vehicle, its air compressor will inflate tires, and its built-in emergency light lets others see you if you’re stranded. This portable power source will charge cordless and mobile phones so you can stay connected to family and friends during a blackout. It also can power a TV, radio, or computer, so you can stay safe and follow news and weather updates during hurricanes or other storms. Or if you need power on the go, the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus can operate a variety of electronic products such as a camcorder, video game console, hand-held blender, fan, and more so you can stay productive, comfortable, and entertained.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't hold a charge!, June 11, 2003

By 

Ron Campbell "sicpup" (Chandler, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source (Automotive)

I followed the charging instructions for the Power Pack 300 C. After 48 hours of AC charging, the light was still amber instead of green. The manual said, if the light was amber, wait 15 mins and press a button on the unit that would reveal the charging level. I did this and the unit said it was fully charged. The Power Pack ran a 40 watt table lamp for 4 hours as promissed!

However the next time I charged the system the same thing happened. The light was Amber. After waiting 30 mins I pressed the button on the unit but this time it registered "RED". I moved the unit to another outlet and charged it for another 48 hours. Same Result (RED)! I plugged in the 40 watt table lamp and it lasted only 20 mins.

I love the idea Xantrex had for a portable electronic generator, however their execution came up a little short on this one. The unit is going back!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall; takes a long time to charge, January 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source (Automotive)

Overall, I am pleased with this product. However, I ran into the same issues addressed by Ron Campbell in his review. Although the manual states it takes about 40 hours to recharge using the AC adapter (plus an additional 15 hours if you don't see the green light after 40 hours), it took more like 72 hours before I got the green light indicating full charge. The owner's manual states that longer charge times are indicative of less than 120 volts at the wall outlet. I find it hard to believe that my three-year-old house does not have 120 volts at the outlets, but I guess that is possible.

I bought this to use as an emergency jump-start unit and to add air to my tires after they are deflated for offroad travel. It seems to suit my needs. I would recommend this product, but be aware that the charge times may take twice as long as those stated by the manufacturer.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best invention since sliced bread!, September 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source (Automotive)

I have sleep apnea and need a machine to help me breath when I sleep. During power failures, I have had to stay up until the power came back on until I received this machine as a birthday gift. It will run my CPAP machine for more than 8 hours!