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phedusSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
P.O.S
I have exchanged this unit three times. Different batteries tried and faults constantly.
*"Do not depend on this product**
500 bucks down the drown.
Make yourself a battery box without the POS inverter and save yourself a few hundred bucks.
So very disappointed again.
Purchased in July 2021 at BCF Physical Store for A$500.00.
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Not Happy CamperGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Not Happy Camper
Purchased an Arkpak 730. I believe the charger in the unit is not sufficient. My new battery went dead. Need to buy a new battery and a different charging system. Will not recommend or touch this product again. On return, the salesrep was not surprised to see another faulty Arkpak.
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JamesMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Dont buy rubbish. Waste of my hard earned money.
POS. Kept coming up on display have you put a new battery in. Said no. Now will not switch on. Never buy. Waste of my hard earned money. Stay away from this box.
Cant contact arc for help.
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kimberley w.
- 2 reviews
real crap
only
lets you use 20 percent of power before cutting out, load of crap do not buy, real piece off crap, suppose
to cut out when down to 20 percent not a good buy really annoying as can not find receipt to take back to Anaconda got last year only started using it 2 months ago don't not go there
Purchased in September 2021 for A$455.00.
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not happy with ark pak
Bought first ark pak had installed.
Thought was best option for fridge and phone recharge.
After 2 months would not charge from car or power point.
Battery went flat
Had to buy new battery
Returned to autobahn x 10 times
Screen crashed not reading correctly . Screen reading charged battery wasn’t
Then fuses kept blowing
Ark pak not car wiring went to second auto electrician
Finally threatened to go to fair trading . ...Read more
Purchased in June 2021 for A$510.00.
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DRB.Hobart, TAS
Use lithium
Good unit. Runs ARB fridge 24/7 (home beer fridge) with lithium battery on 240v charge, away camping can get 4.5 days easy on just battery alone, add regulated solar keeps battery over 90% easily. Lithium LiFePO4 100AH battery used due to 14kg weight means I can lift it, AGM 120AH at 41kg is not really portable. No issues with system at all, good product.
Purchased in March 2021 at BCF Physical Store for A$490.00.
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MikeSouth East Queensland, QLD
Inverter issues
The Ark pack works fine using DC current but even when you turn the switch on to use the inverter in continually beeps... Voltage is fine but the inverter won't power a small light without beeping.... Seems reliable for DC current only... Disappointed with inverter set up
Purchased in October 2021 at BCF Physical Store for A$600.00.
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This product needs to be taken off the shelf!!
ARK Corporation don’t care when it comes to selling faulty products. Their expensive unit is a waste of your money and gives BCF a bad name. There are issues with the fuse compartment they even have a procedure they will text you!! You are to pull the fuse out bend it and put back in, and then magic!!! It works. Battery will say you have 98% then next minute you have 0% Take fuse out! Put back in and it works!! They took a phone call from me on the 23rd August and fixed my unit. Now claim no fault at all!!! Because it doesn’t always d...Read more
o it. For such an expensive unit you should not have to take fuses in and out as their technician Brett said to do. He even said when they test it under warranty it may not stuff up! Then they send it back, call you a liar and say no fault go away. To shut me up have gave my money back on one box though still have the other to deal with. Two units and they both had same issues. They need to fix their products before selling to customers who work hard for what they have.Purchased in April 2021.
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Lynda
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Good product but took some understanding
Apart from replacement 240 volt charger price, it’s a great product. Took me a while to understand it. I leave it on the back floor of my car as it’s very heavy for arthritic elbows. I charge it from solar panels about one day a week while not using it. While camping it ran a small compressor fridge while laso charging phone etc. works well.
Purchased in January 2021.
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piece of junk
first trip with arcpac 730 had it plugged in to charge while driving. Seemed to drain still while only running small Engle fridge. On return home tried charging on 240v, no success. Contacted Arc who said it must be a problem with battery. $400 dollars later for new battery on next trip, blown fuse in 12v charging cable. Replaced and blew fuse in car. Fridge still runs off pac but cant charge. also only one 12v outlet works. Will be binning and buying another brand
Purchased in February 2021.
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WazCargo
What a waste of money and time
Had for under two years lost two fridge fulls of food it has been back twice for repair. Would not recommend to anyone as it doesn’t cost much more to put in a auxiliary battery .i can put in a fully charged battery it will tell me it is half charged and at times it will not charge and other times it will but only half charge battery and tell me it is fully changed have brought two batteries and does the same with both of them
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Leecairns
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Waste of money
Over couple years got error open circuit. Next I check box and at 100per cent. Plug into car to maintain get to destination 0%. Today put on charge at 48% went onto boost for 2 hours then went back it's on 100 float cycle. Rubbish rubbish rubbish. Had a kickass battery box 3 years no hassles whatsoever. Do not buy this power station.
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Embo8uIllawarra, NSW
- 5 reviews
Excellent product
I run 65l fridge with camp lights with solar panels on110amp battery had it 12months no issues never gets below 70% great unit stays in my car full time unless someone wants to borrow my fridge never had an issue best piece of gear I’ve bought for camping and long trips away
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240V cable failure
240V charging cable failed after approx 12 months. Seems to be a common problem. 12V still working but is a real pain as I would prefer to leave it on charge in the garage. Ark Pak people didn't seem to be very interested as it was out of warranty. Sent many messages via email to Arc Corp, with no reply from them.
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Johnno
- 2 reviews
Great unit until
I have had my Ark Pak 730 for about 12months was working fine I decided to leave battery charger on continually for around. a decided to take battery out of box for about a week when I put it back in it asked me the usual questions what type battery and all but while it was evaluating it comes up with error (open circuit ) I can't get it to stop what is wrong ???
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RustyWA
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Look at a different option
Charged ok on 240v but popped the 10amp fuse in the lead every time I tried to charge in from the 12v socket trying to run a 60 litre engel fridge had auto sparky test my cars wiring and the fridge and couldn't fault it went back to the original arkpak with the 150w inverter works fine.
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Jesse JamesAU
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Worth the money if you understand the specifics of the product
The Arkpak 730 is a multi purpose unit with it’s price mainly due to the 7 stage battery charger - one of the best available.
It’s a system that requires some understanding - I’ve called ark Pak many times and learned a lot as a result. I feel a lot of the negative feedback is through a lack of understanding as to how the unit operates
1) Arkpak shouldn’t be judged on how how long a battery lasts because Arkpak doesn’t sell batteries.
2) Ark Pak are first to tell you that the battery charge indicator is unreliable, so there’s a sett...Read more
ing to switch to a much more accurate voltage meter. 3) When first plugged in to mains power, it takes a a minute for the system to decide how long the charging process will be. Within that minute it fluctuates wildly so isn’t an accurate representation... It’s not a perfect system - the inverter draws 6w to 8w when in use, the inverter is only 300w, the lack of an inbuilt solar charge controller is annoying. If you want to spend more $, “ goalzero” are the industry leaders but for the price, Arkpak is my preference.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Great concept but quality needs to improve
First unit wouldn’t charge. Lost the unit for 3 weeks to get it repaired by ArkPak. Unit not reliable in my experience; battery 100% one minute, low battery warning the next or unit doesn’t start at all. Intermittent performance, sometimes fine for days. I really like the concept but the quality of the unit needs improvement.
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Davestandrews
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
perfect camping item.
Best camping item I have ever purchased,plug in fridge,lights,charge all electronic gadgets.
Will last 5 days and still not to low.
Also will be using a solar blanket to top up.
Doesn't take up much space in the back and doesn't get hot and no noise.
Definitely recommend this product.
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Gave up
Had my ARKPAC 730 for a couple of years now. When I got it I installed a Century GEM deep cycle battery, it charged up, we went camping and the unit performed well. Came home and tried to charge the battery, tried a number of times since and no matter what I did could not charge the battery through 240v charger. The only way I charge the ARKPAK now is to use solar panels direct to the battery, I'm not interested in trying to fix the problem anymore, especially when I read and hear about so many people having so many problems with their ARKPAK. The ARKPAK is a great idea but they don't work. An expensive lesson learned.
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Questions & Answers
Mattasked
Have an issue where the fan doesn't work and the battery voltage is almost 1 volt higher than what the ark pack displays on screen. Was on charge for 3 days and seems the battery is not charging sufficiently although I have 24v DC being supplied from the 240v AC power pack and all fuses are intact. I have checked for proper connections at the battery and correct battery type.
I believe the unit is probably out of warranty as I can't find the receipt but I would expect it to of lasted longer than this. What can I do to have this unit fixed?
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Rodneyasked
Hi
I have the 730 and hooked up to a Anderson plug
My question is when I stop to camp do I turn the isolater switch to off or do I leave it on
I turned it off and my main battery went flat then I turned it on and my main battery then started the car .
Or do I leave it on all the time .
I am confused what’s to do .
Then I hook solar panels to the box do I leave the isolater on as well ?
I just want to know where and when I leave the isolater on and off can any one help
Thanks
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Hi Rodney,
I have the 730 with a 135 AH battery hooked up to 2 x 40litre Engels that run 52 weeks a year. I always leave the isolator ON. I also turn the led screen OFF. I do turn it on every now and then just to check the battery life. I have 2 x 200w solar panels connected in series and this system works perfect. I ditched the small cable and solar controllers from the panels and upgraded to 6mm cable. My Victron mppt solar controller is mounted next to the ArcPak. My advise is to have a good mppt solar controller, this is the key to maintaining good battery life and only gives the battery the charge it requires.
Cheers
David
I can agree as above with David I have found the same thing leave isolator On and turn off led screen it will work better
Russell Dasked
Hi just bought arkpak 730 and unsure what battery size to get? ... will only need to run a 60l fridge and recharge phones off 12v outlet for 3 days max ... don't want to over capitalise on a 130ah if smaller will do the job! TIA
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Trust me you’ll need the largest capacity battery arkpak is compatible with. 3 days is a a long time... and I’d go for a solar pannel just in case
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