12V and 24V DC Output Cables
Most power stations have a 12V or 24V DC port, but the plug on the end is rarely the one your gear wants. This page sorts the cables by job: running RV circuits, powering 24V devices, charging from a lead acid battery, and jump-starting a flat one. Match the cable to your model and your load before you buy.
12V 30A RV cables
These are the cables for higher current 12V loads. The retailer describes them as used to run vehicle-powered devices that need more current, aimed at vandwellers and DIYers. If you want to feed an RV's 12V circuits or a van build from a power station, this is the family to look at. Each one is named for the model it fits, so the plug on the station end matters. Some have an aviation plug, and one is made for the Elite 300.
Older and newer AC200P and AC200Max versions are both listed, so check which one suits your unit. The EP500 and EP500Pro cable uses an aviation plug.
12V and 24V DC power cables
This group is about powering smaller DC devices. The retailer says the AC300 version converts the cigarette lighter port into a DC7909 port, which makes it easier to run a range of 24V devices, CPAP machines included. Other cables in the group cover the AC60 and AC180, the B230 and B300, and a universal 12V option. If your CPAP or other gadget has a DC7909 style input, start here and check the plug against your device's manual.
The B230 and B300 cable and the universal cable cover other setups.
Lead acid battery charging cables
These work the other way round. The retailer says they are used to charge the power station from a lead acid battery, for example a spare 12V or 24V battery bank. They are named by model: AC60 and AC180, AC200 variants, EP500Pro and AC300, AC240, B210 and Apex300. The description text lists several models, but the product name is the safer guide, so pick the one that carries your station's name.
Lead acid battery charger (output)
This one sends power out to a battery. The retailer says that if your car's battery is running low, you can use the cable to jump-start it with the AC60 or AC180. It is for 12V only. It suits drivers who already own one of those two stations and want a small backup for a flat battery. Follow both manuals when you connect it.
How to choose
- Start with your model. Nearly every cable here is named for a station. Pick the one with your name on it.
- Decide the direction. Powering a device or RV circuit is one cable. Charging the station from a battery is another. Charging a car battery from the station is a third.
- Check the voltage. The jump-start cable is 12V only. The RV cables are described as 12V/30A. For 24V devices, look at the DC power cables.
- Check your device's plug. For a CPAP, look at the connector on its power input and compare it with the DC7909 mentioned for the AC300 cable.
- Mind the revision. Some models list an old and a new cable. Compare against your unit.
Questions people ask
Can one cable do everything?
No. Cables are built for one job and one model. A charging cable will not run your RV circuits, and an RV cable will not charge the station.
Which cable do I need for a CPAP?
The retailer's text points to the DC power cables, which mention 24V devices and CPAP machines. Check your CPAP's manual for its voltage and plug first.
Do the charging cable listings all fit the same stations?
The description text repeats the same list of models across them. The product names differ, so go by the name that matches your station.
Can I jump-start a car with any power station?
This page only shows one cable for it, and the retailer describes it for the AC60 or AC180 and 12V only. Read the manual for your own station before trying it.