The short version: if one Jackery has to cover both the camper and power outages at home, look at the HomePower range. For a 30A travel trailer and a house fridge, furnace and lights, the HomePower 3600 Plus is the all-rounder because it has a TT-30 outlet and expands. If the house has 240V loads like a well pump, the HomePower 3600 Pro Max gives 240V from one unit. For small outages and a van, the HomePower 1000 Plus v2 or 2000 Plus v2 can start small and grow.
The HomePower range at a glance
Figures are Jackery's, from its product pages. Expansion totals are from Jackery's listings for each unit.
| Model | Capacity | Output / surge | RV / 240V | Expands to | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomePower 1000 v2 | 1,024 Wh | 1,500 W / 3,000 W | 120V outlets only | No expansion port listed | about 23.4 lb |
| HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W / 3,600 W | 120V outlets only | about 11 kWh | about 23.8 lb |
| HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W / 4,800 W | 120V outlets only | 12 kWh | about 41.5 lb |
| HomePower 3000 | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W / 7,200 W | TT-30 outlet | No expansion port listed | about 59.5 lb |
| HomePower 3600 Plus | 3,584 Wh | 3,600 W / 7,200 W | TT-30 outlet; 240V with two units | 21 kWh | about 77.2 lb |
| HomePower 3600 Pro Max | 3,584 Wh | 2,000 W at 120V / 4,000 W at 240V | NEMA 14-50R 240V outlet | 21.5 kWh | about 73.9 lb |
The Explorer 5000 Plus isn't branded HomePower, but Jackery pitches it for whole-home backup. It has 5,040 Wh, 7,200 W at 120V/240V and L14-30R and 14-50 outlets. Its 134.5 lb weight means it stays put.
What home backup really needs
Jackery publishes these typical figures for the loads people most want to keep running. Your appliance labels are the real numbers.
| Load | Running watts | Starting watts |
|---|---|---|
| Standard refrigerator | 300–800 W while the compressor runs | — |
| Furnace (blower and controls) | 300–1,000 W on average | — |
| Starlink Standard dish | 50–75 W | — |
| 1/3 HP sump pump | about 800 W | 1,300–2,900 W |
| 1/2 HP sump pump | about 1,050 W | 2,150–4,100 W |
| 1/2 HP well pump | about 900 W | 2,000–4,000 W |
| 1 HP well pump | about 2,000 W | 4,000–6,000 W |
Pumps are where the surge rating earns its keep. A 1/2 HP pump at the top of Jackery's start range (about 4,000–4,100 W) is beyond the 3,000–3,600 W surge of the 1kWh units. The 2000 Plus v2 (4,800 W) covers it, and the 3000 and 3600 Plus (7,200 W) cover it easily. If your well pump is 240V (check its label), that points you to the 3600 Pro Max, the Explorer 5000 Plus, or two 3600 Plus units in parallel, fed through a transfer switch.
How long it lasts in an outage
Our planning math: hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. The 0.85 is an assumption for inverter losses. Jackery's own example, a 300 W gas furnace on a HomePower 3600 Plus for about 10 hours, works out the same way.
| Continuous load | HP 1000 Plus v2 | HP 2000 Plus v2 | HP 3000 | HP 3600 Plus / Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink + lights + TV, about 200 W | 4.4 h | 8.7 h | 13.1 h | 15.2 h |
| Gas furnace, 300 W | 2.9 h | 5.8 h | 8.7 h | 10.2 h |
| Gas furnace, 600 W | 1.5 h | 2.9 h | 4.4 h | 5.1 h |
A fridge or furnace cycles on and off, so a real day uses less than these continuous figures suggest. Expansion batteries stretch it further. On a HomePower 3600 Plus, each Battery Pack 3600 adds another 3,584 Wh. See which battery pack fits which station.
Cords or a transfer switch?
Things with a plug, like the fridge, router, lamps and TV, can run on extension cords from the station. Anything hard-wired, like the furnace, well pump or ceiling lights, needs a transfer switch at your panel. That's electrician work. Jackery lists:
- Manual Transfer Switch 120V 30A, for the 2000 Plus and 3600 Plus.
- Manual Transfer Switch for the 3600 Pro Max, used with the 40A charging cable.
- Manual Transfer Switch 240V 50A and the Smart Transfer Switch, for the Explorer 5000 Plus.
Jackery says the HomePower 3000 connects to a manual transfer switch and keeps up to 6 essential circuits running. Our answer on whether you need a transfer switch covers the choice in detail.
Using it in the RV
The HomePower 3000 and 3600 Plus both have a TT-30 outlet, so a 30A trailer's shore cord plugs straight in. Jackery's own FAQ for the HomePower 3000 says it needs a grounding adapter to power an RV. Jackery's Grounding Adapter page only names the 3600 Pro Max and Explorer 5000 Plus, so ask us which adapter suits the 3000 before you order. Before you rely on it, read our guides on which Jackery runs a 30-amp travel trailer and why the RV outlets may not work first.
Weight matters for the camper: the 3600 Plus is about 77 lb and rolls on wheels. If you'll lift it into a bay every trip, the 2000 Plus v2 at about 41.5 lb is easier, and it grows to 12 kWh at home.
Which one to pick
- Apartment, CPAP and router, plus a van: HomePower 1000 Plus v2.
- Fridge and furnace at home, weekend trailer trips: HomePower 2000 Plus v2.
- 30A trailer and a house, one unit: HomePower 3600 Plus (or the 3000 if you won't expand).
- 240V well pump or whole-panel backup: HomePower 3600 Pro Max or Explorer 5000 Plus, with a transfer switch.
We compare the two big ones in HomePower 3600 Plus vs 3600 Pro Max and HomePower 3000 or 3600 Plus for an RV. For station-and-panel sets, see the Jackery RV power kits.
FAQ
Does HomePower switch over automatically when the grid fails?
With the station plugged into the wall and your devices plugged into it, yes. Jackery quotes under 10 ms for the 1000 v2, 1000 Plus v2 and Pro Max, and within 20 ms for the HomePower 3000.
Can it recharge from solar during an outage?
Yes. Jackery lists up to 400 W on the 1000 Plus v2, 800 W on the 2000 Plus v2 and 1,000 W on the 3000 and 3600 Plus. See how many SolarSaga panels each Jackery can take.
Where does it ship?
Direct from Jackery's US warehouse, free, to the lower 48 states only (no Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico). Found it cheaper? We'll beat it. See the full Jackery range.