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Companion Portable Power Pack 44Ah
Companion Portable Power Pack 44Ah
Features
Details & Specs
Your 12V DC fridge or lights aren’t going keep your food cold or light up your campsite themselves, which is why the Portable Power Pack 44Ah from Companion will come in handy on your next trip away.
This power pack can also provide 5V DC power, which means you can use it to charge your phone or tablet. So, you can continue snapping pics for social, and keep the kids happy on their devices on a longer trip. Featuring a digital voltage and amperage meter, multiple charging options by DC, AC and separate solar panel charger, this power pack makes it easy to run your devices when you’re off the grid.
This portable power pack has a LED indicator and alarm to warn you when the battery is at a low capacity and overload protection which covers you on both of those bases. Power your gear whenever you need to, with the Portable Power Pack 44Ah from Companion.
- Ideal for running your 12V DC portable fridge or 12V lights
- Also provides 5V DC power for charging a mobile phone or tablet
- AC, DC adaptor and solar panel charger (separately available) charging options
- Digital voltage and amperage meter
- LED indicator and audible alarm for low battery capacity
- Overload protection with resettable circuit breaker
- 240 AC and 12V DC adaptors included
In Use Dimensions:
30W x 26D x 22H cm
Packed Dimensions:
30W x 26D x 22H cm
Weight:
16 Kg
Material:
ABS Plastic Case
Input Power:
4A 240V AC Adaptor (included) | 12V DC Adaptor (included) | Solar Panel via Anderson (not included) | 6A Max.
Output Power:
1 x 12V 15A Cigarette Socket | 1 x 12V 15A Merit Socket | 1 x 5V 2A USB Port
Batteries:
2 x 22Ah AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)
Battery Charge Time:
Approx. 8−10 hrs from 240V | 12V Charge for 'top up' maintenance only
Suggested Use:
Camping | 4WD
Warranty:
1 Year
Supplier Code:
522390
Snowys Code:
132616
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Q&A's (23)
What should the Voltage display read when fully charged? 1 answer
The user manual does not say what the reading should be at full charge. Ours is at 14.1 when the power pack indicates fully charged. Want to confirm this is correct.
Alex - Dulwich Hill(5 years ago)
G'day Alex,
When fully charged your voltage should show somewhere between 13-15V, so yes, that's all normal.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Discharge %1 answer
Hi I see the battery uses an AGM. With battery management it's "suggested" an AGM shouldn't be dropped below half. So is the real battery AH 22ah? thanks.
Joe - Brisbane(6 years ago)
You're right Joe, a flooded or AGM battery shouldn't be discharged below 50%. Inside this power pack are two 22Ah AGM batteries, so 44Ah in total. But you've only got about 22Ah of usable charge in reality.
Ben - Snowys(6 years ago)
built in inverter1 answer
hi. does this have a built in inverter, or do i need to buy seperate? how many things could i plug in at once?
connie - West Croydon(6 years ago)
G'day Connie,
Unfortunately not, the Power Pack doesn't come with an inverter. If you're wanting to run 240V items then how many you can run will depend on what they are and their wattage.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Power use1 answer
I just want to run one camplight and charge my tablet and phone each day. In summer I may want to run a 12v fan overnight. Would I get 5 days of this use b4 needing to recharge?
Helen - Creswick(6 years ago)
G'day Helen,
Based on the items that you're wanting to charge I think you'd be ok. I'm not sure what type of light you're planning to run, but most 12V lighting bars will use approximately 1-1.5A per hour. It would be worth checking how the charge requirements of your tablet too, and making sure you can charge it via USB.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Charge by 12v car plug1 answer
Just dbl checking. I can charge using solar, the AC adapter plug and also in the vehicle 12v socket only while driving (so I don't flatten my vehicle start up battery
Helen - Creswick(6 years ago)
G'day Helen,
Yes, you can charge the battery via 12V using the cable with the cigarette plug, via a solar panel, or via the 240V wall socket.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Can it be used as a jump starter/pack1 answer
Can you buy the jump cables for this power pack
Mark - Adelaide(6 years ago)
G'day Mark,
Unfortunately, the Portable Power Pack doesn't have the option to be used as a jump starter.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Can I use this power pack to run a small inverter ?1 answer
I have a CF 11 Waeco fridge and need to charge my laptop as well, which only has a 3 pin 240v plug. Can I run an inverter from the Merit socket and which one would be the most suitable ? Pure sine for preference.
Noel - Ballarat(6 years ago)
G'day Noel,
The short answer is not really, the Portable Power Pack 44Ah could run a small inverter, but all of the smaller inverters we carry are modified sine wave so might cause a few issues if you want to use your laptop while charging it. I'd suggest checking something like the Goal Zero Yeti 400 that has a built-in pure sine wave inverter so you could charge your laptop using the standard Australian 3 pin plug on the front of the unit, and still have a 12V cigarette plug on the front free for your fridge.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Are there any solar panels that can charge this directly?1 answer
Want to keep things really simple, with a 50 or 80w solar panel to top this up when not driving - are there any that will plug straight in?
Justin - Orange(6 years ago)
G'day Justin,
You can charge the Portable Power Pack directly from a solar panel using a 50A Anderson connection. The panels you use will need an inbuilt regulator to ensure the battery is protected. The smallest panel size we currently have that would be suitable are both 120W and have Anderson connections. The Roman Portable 120W Solar Mat Kit and the Dometic Portable 120W Solar Panel.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Can I charge the power pack and keep the accessories plugged in and on ?1 answer
Can I have a Fridge and camp lights and charging a phone all on at the same time and be charging the power pack
Peter - Perth (6 years ago)
G'day Peter,
Yes, you can absolutely keep your accessories plugged in while charging the Portable Power Pack. If you're planning to run a fridge we'd recommend keeping the battery topped up while it is plugged in. You could be charging it via 12V while driving, or solar panel while at camp.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Charging from alternator1 answer
If charging from the alternator/dual battery setup via the Anderson plug, would an inline 15A fuse be required to protect the power pack?
Lom - Perth(7 years ago)
G'day Lom,
If charging using the supplied cigarette socket to Anderson cable; a 10 amp fuse is already installed. If charging off a secondary battery using a homemade Anderson to Anderson cable it is always good practice to install a fuse. This applies to any cable running directly from the battery. In this case, 10a would be preferred but 15a would suffice.
Emily - Snowys(7 years ago)
Can I use a inverter to power a 240 CPAP machine1 answer
Looking to power a CPAP machine I have a small inverter
Shane Baxter - Bidwill(7 years ago)
G'day Shane,
It may not be possible to power your CPAP machine from the Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah. They have a 15 Amp power draw overload which essentially means that anything that will draw more than approximately 120 watts will overload the circuit. I would suggest that you speak to a battery expert (maybe Battery World) and they will be able to suggest an appropriate battery for
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
Charge rate with DC cord ( cig/lighter socket)1 answer
Do you know the charging current of this charging method.Is it a tricklle charge or is it the sane as the AC option?
Carl Jennings - Leura(7 years ago)
G'day Carl,
Roman has confirmed that the Portable Power Pack 44Ah will trickle charge on the 12V DC cable.
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
Charging Options1 answer
I would like to power my 37ltre Waeco fridge and run a few lights. Can this unit charge directy from an Anderson Plug or Lighter socket without any additional cables, invertors, solenoids etc. Can it charge directly from a 240v socket? I believe it also comes with batteries already installed?
Carl - South Bunbury(7 years ago)
G'day Carl,
The Roman 44AH Portable Power Pack can be charged from both 240V and 12V power sources using only the supplied cables, no extras necessary. The exception to this is when charging from solar power when you'll need to use a regulator to control the voltage and current input. The unit does come with a pair of 22Ah AGM batteries installed. You can read more about all of this in Romans instructions here.
Tim - Snowys(7 years ago)
How long does it power for?1 answer
Need to how many hours the battery runs before it needs recharging
Marie - Alice Springs(8 years ago)
G'day Marie,
Thanks for the great question about the Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah. It really depends on what you're powering and how many amps per hour it will draw. For example, if you're looking to run a portable fridge you should be able to find the power consumption for the unit on our site and work out how long it will last. It does get a little technical though so you could give us a buzz on 1300 914 007 and we can help you out.
Leece - Snowys(8 years ago)
Can you replace the batteries? 1 answer
Can you replace the batteries overtime when needed or is it a sealed unit?
Chris - Charters Towers(8 years ago)
G'day Chris,
The Roman Portable Power Pack is a sealed unit, which makes changing the battery over a pretty hard process. I'm sure that you could probably change it over with a bit of effort but if you're looking for one that you can change the battery on, I would suggest looking at the Engel Smart Battery Box.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Anderson Socket1 answer
So does the Anderson socket have it's own circuit breaker? The 12v DC and merit sockets on the front have their own. Which breaker would trip if Anderson socket was overloaded?
Adam - Camden Park(8 years ago)
G'day Adam,
I've given Roman a buzz to confirm for you and they told me that the Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah has a built-in fuse for the Anderson Socket that is solely for that socket.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Anderson socket maximum current draw. Does this socket have a current draw maximum limit?1 answer
I'd like to run a 350watt
Adam - Camden Park(8 years ago)
G'day Adam,
The maximum power draw for The Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah on any single DC socket is 15 Amps, anything higher than this will trigger the circuit breaker and turn the unit off.
Leece - Snowys(8 years ago)
Anderson charging?1 answer
When using a solar panel to charge through the Anderson plug, should the display indicate a voltage/current as it does when plugged into 240V?
Wade - Broome(8 years ago)
I had to look into this for you Wade, and going by the instruction manual it looks as though the charge indicators and the display will not illuminate when the power pack is being charged by
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
240v output?1 answer
Can you plug in a 240v appliance and use it to power that? That is something that goes into a normal house electricity socket. Cheers
Georgia - Scotts Head(8 years ago)
The Roman Power Pack doesn't have a 240V output sorry Georgia. Goal Zero makes a power pack called the Yeti which does though, you can see them here. These will work for low power devices such as laptops, phone chargers and small electronics that have a power transformer integrated into the cable.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
auto cut off for charging1 answer
does the unit automatically stop charging when fully charged by either 12v or 240v,&can it be charged via a cigarette lighter socket in transit
Phil Williams - pearcedale(8 years ago)
G'day Phil,
I've just sussed out the owners manual of the Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah for you. You can charge it using your cigarette lighter and it will switch over when it's fully charged as well.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Providing power whilst recharging1 answer
Is it ok to have the 35L Waeco fridge permanently plugged into the power pack and simultaneously have the power pack charging from the solar panel? Also, will this reduce the battery performance and life over time?
Jo - Hobart(8 years ago)
G'day Jo,
You'll have no worries at all using your Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah constantly on your fridge, whilst also attached to the solar panel. It won't reduce the effectiveness of your power pack over time either.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Charging device whilst travelling1 answer
Hi - I'm thinking about this option but have a question. The Andersen plug can take input power as well as output (this is where the solar panel plugs in according to the manual i downloaded). Can I plug in my Andersen plug that I run direct off my main car battery to have the alternator charge it like a second car battery (not for starting, just charging on the run)?
David - Perth(8 years ago)
G'day David,
I've had a bit of a chat with our portable power expert, Kev. He said that you can charge your Roman Portable Power Pack 44Ah on the run. In fact, I'll just copy and paste what he said so that there's no confusion! - If you can charge via the Anderson plug with a solar panel, then you can do the same from the car. However, if you leave the battery attached when the engine is not running, it may partly drain the car battery, unless there is some sort of relay that isolates the two batteries. - I hope this clears it all up for you.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Hi can this be charged by a 120 w solar1 answer
I read somewhere that you should not use more than 80w solar panel as the amps can go over 6 amps. Is this correct And what is the max amps for solar charge this unit will except. Thanks
Ashley - Manor lakes (8 years ago)
G'day Ashley,
I've just had a quick chat with our resident solar expert, Kev. He said that as long as your solar panel has a regulator and that it's giving a regulated supply then you'll be all sweet. The regulator will cut down the output of the panel as the battery fills but it will fill faster than a smaller panel.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
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