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In need of immediate support?
Although this community is a great place to find answers to your questions, it is not a direct customer support source. The purpose of the community is to discuss ideas and identify issues with other Goal Zero users. The community is monitored but it will take longer to receive answers compared to contacting our Solution…
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Yeti 300 cloud connection connection timed out -- how to fix?
Yeti 300 purchased April 2025, bluetooth connection works fine, but cloud connection will not work (so far)—I keep getting the "connection timed out" error. The Yeti 300 is immediately beside the wifi router, and the iphone less than 5 feet away. Since the cloud connection is required for firmware updates, this is a…
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X3000 2 v3 tanks solar charging.
I will try to make this brief. I have a x3000 and two of the v3 tanks W/controller attached. My purpose was to run my computer system on it and use solar to charge the yetti's, here is the issue, The 120 power cords don't keep up with the power used by my computer system. My computer runs at just over 600w gaming. At 120W…
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Yeti 1400/1500x Battery Question
On the product pages for the 1400 Lithium (which I own) and the 1500x, it states: " Lifecycles: 500 Cycles to 80% capacity (Discharge rate: 1C, Full charge/discharge, Temp: 25C)" Does that mean if you charge it at 50% instead of a full charge/discharge, the 500 cycles is effectively doubled?
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New LPF Products in 1000-2000 Watt Hour Range?
Will Goal Zero be coming out with a 1000-2000 watt hour LFP unit soon? Goal Zero currently does not list LFP units in the 1000-2000 watt hour range. I will be picking up a new LFP unit in the next few weeks before heading out van camping (Spring thru late Fall). I currently own a Goal Zero 1500X (and like it) but will be…
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1000X not being charged from Car Battery even after 8 hours of driving
Anybody have issues with the 1000X not charging from the Cigarette lighter. I have a 4 Runner with the Goal Zero cigarette lighter cable.
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Daisy Chain Sherpa 100AC?
I have a pair of the previous version of the Sherpa 100AC and was wondering if it were possible to use a USBC cable to connect 2 Sherpas together while a solar panel is connected to the first. Is it possible to charge both at the same time this way?
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yeti 700 and 300 overheat warning appear
when I use a yeti 700 or yeti 300 a few hours the over heat light turn on but the room temperature is low less than 75f
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Yeti 3000X - Need a repair center or replacement inverter?
The inverter on my 3000x have stopped working. Do I have any route to purchase a replacement inverter or get it repaired?
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How to Ground a Yeti 1500
I am trying to just use my goal zero to maintain my Tesla battery but the car gives me "inadequate grounding error". How can I ground my 1500x?
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Mix & Match Panels (Goal Zero & Off Brand)
I have a Yeti 1400 Lithium, MPPT module, a pair of Nomad 200 panels and a 120W 3rd party panel. What I would like to do is run the Nomad panels through the MPPT module and the off brand panel through the Yeti's built charge ports. I can't find anything that would suggest this is a bad idea, but figured I'd double check.…
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Nomad10 or nomad5
Hi, I'm a trekker and I'm looking for a solar panel I can use for multidays trekking. I can't make a choice between Nomad 10 or 5. For me it's important don't have so much weight to carry on but at the same time I'd like to be able recharge my camera or phone easily. Can you give an advice based on your own experiences.…
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Chaining yeti 400s
I have two lead acid yeti 400s, and wish to chain them together with the anderson chaining port. I belive that if i charge one it will charge both units, however would I be able to charge both simultaneously while chained together? Could i plug solar panels into one unit and the car charger into the other unit while…
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Sherpa 100 Issues
Purchased a Sherpa 100AC (older generation) in March of 2023. It now won’t hold a charge. Shows 99% but discharges immediately and shuts off when a device is plugged in. Have reset etc., to no avail. In addition, even though I’ve configured the ports for In and Out only vs Auto, the Sherpa will actually discharge my…
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20kwh
So I just bought the 20kwh home backup and it works great. I have a smart plug hooked up to charge/passthrough during off peak hrs and have my house run on it during peak hours. That being said I want to add Solar panels now to minimize my reliance in PG&E. While I love the GZ panels this is home back up and the panels…
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Fully off grid compatible?
Has anyone used the Yeti Pro 4000 as their only off grid electrical source? We are currently wiring our yurt to run off the Yeti Pro with the Haven 10 but we're running into issues of finding information of how to hook up everything without wiring it to a breaker panel. Any and all information would be helpful!
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AC outlet has no power
Hi! Bought a 3rd hand van with a Yeti 3000X (no receipt or warranty). Worked a charm the last 6 months but suddenly the AC outlet has no power. I've tried all the resets to no avail. There are no errors or loud beeps, the only thing I have noticed which may or may not be new is when I press the AC button above the port…
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Help? Goal Zero 1500x won't charge
Any ideas how to get the Goal Zero to come back to life? Already reached to GZ support and followed their instructions. The intructions were to plug the charging cable and plug the USB C 60w to it to trickle charge (both to the wall outlet). When plugged in the way, the LCD turns on and off while beeping. Let it charge for…
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Yet 1400 (original) - Fastest Way To Charge using all inputs (mppt included)?
I was trying to read old emails (from support), the manual and the stickers on the lid/MPPT controller about how the charge process works on this original 1400, I found myself getting a little confused. So, I will ask here in the hopes someone can re-direct me to the correct FAQ (tried this, failed miserably) or give me…
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Yeti 150 passthrough?
Hi - can I passthrough charge (discharge and charge at the same time) with my Yeti 150? I want to use it to run a raspberry pi-based device in my car. I have used it to charge ipads and things on the go in the car (with the proper car charger) but not sure if its actually passthrough charging or not?
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Expansion tank hook up to Yeti 400
I have had a Yeti 400, lead acid, for years and am now using it to power lights in my travel trailer while it is in storage where I do not have any hook ups. I just purchased an expansion tank to increase my power storage. Is there an adapter cable that can attach the expansion tank to the chainable ports on side of my…
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Yeti 1250 power
How many external batteries can I connect to my 1250 Yeti power pack??
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110 shuts off after 10 mins on 1250x
I have a 1250x that after 10 mins the 110 button shuts off and no output. I press it on again to restart and it shuts off every 10 mins.
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Yeti 1250 AC inverter outlets not working
Hey, I haven’t used my yeti for a while and the battery died. I put a new battery in and everything is working fine except the AC outlets. Anyone else had this problem? All the 12v outlets work great, as do the inputs. and don’t worry, I’ve made sure the AC invert button is on. Please help! I don’t use the AC 240v outlets…
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Yeti 1250
I have a Yeti 1250. When I go to turn on the 110AC power for the 110 outlets. It creates like a short in the LED and it goes blank and back on. 110AC outlet power goes off. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Solar Geodesic Garden Dome Project
Hi folks, Just wanted to share some pictures of a project in my backyard that involves a lot of Goal Zero gear. I bought a geodesic garden dome to grow veggies year round (I’m in Michigan). I’ve put a Yeti Pro 4000 inside to power the lights and heater. There are four Ranger 300 BCs right outside the dome on the platform I…
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Yeti 4000 - Combining the 12V outputs
Is there anyway to combine the 12v outlets on the front of the Yeti 4000 to run a 12V panel??
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My yeti1000 is intermittent charging. Nothing for 20 seconds...then 2-3 second charge.
My yeti1000 is intermittent charging. Nothing for 20 seconds...then 2-3 second charge. Bought new chargers. Same result Any ideas how to fix this?
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Best way of connecting Boulder panels
Im looking to connect 6 Boulder panels to yeti 6000x. Currently I have 4 panels plugged into 4 way splitter that then connects to station. In order to up that,what is the best method to do so without exceeding the voltage limit? Is is to create 3 sets of 2 panels and plug those sets into the splitter? Thank you in advance
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240V system in the making?
Any plans by the GZ team to offer a beefy, 240V-capable system? I'm interested in powering a 5hp (~3.7kw) electric sawmill off grid. It runs at 230V, ~20A rated, with a Locked Rotor Amperage (starting current) of ~125 amps. Thanks! -Kilt P.s Example from a competitor's site, plus my wish list bulleted below: Make it GZ…
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Yeti 700 not holding a full charge
I have a new Yeti 700 is not holding a full charge after unplugging from the wall. After 48hrs it drops down to 71% with no devices plugged into the unit. I have a 3000X and 1500X as well and it’s been holding a full charge after two weeks with no devices connected. Do I have a defect 700 power station?