How to Install and Use an EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger - Ford F-150
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- In this video, we provide a detailed overview of how to install the 800W Alternator Charger on a Ford F-150, however the install is similar regardless of the vehicle. Please reference the install instructions that come with the EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger as well as your specific vehicle's manual before proceeding with your install.
In this video, we show how to run the wiring and connect everything up to the Alternator Charger and EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, however the connection will be similar for any applicable EcoFlow portable power stations.
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many thanks for the clear diy install! a very important detail as to why not to use battery (-) on new trucks. bms sensor at the battery (-) …the answer i was looking for.
Looked like a Garmin accessory under the hood. was that battery app also Garmin?
I bought one of those alternator chargers and a Pecron alternator charger.
Pecron works on all power stations. My reason for buying and was dirt cheap at 149.00.
I wouldn't use it for reverse charging and deplete the power station.
Besides, who wants to sit around for 30 minutes to an hour for it to charge. Just carry a Lithium jump starter and be done with it.
Nice! Thank you for your comment!
You can make it 10x less expensive by charging your solar generator via solar charge port , just use voltage booster to up the voltage from car alternator from 13.8v to around 50v, and install a relay that disconnects it from solar generator when the car is not running. In my truck , i dont even use the solar generator, but using a simple lion 100a battery, the cost of the whole system is 300$, for 1280WH of energy storage and 800wattes of DC to DC charging
Can you link the items you’re describing and maybe even pics of the setup, curious about doing this too
@@timurkhan554 ua-cam.com/video/fPfHeB73KjI/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Casey250
show is it doesn't drain car battery while off, thx!
Can you just attach the positive line on the top? Is there reason to attach it on the box under?
With the EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger, you can charge 8 times faster than with traditional vehicle auxiliary power outlets by using excess energy generated by your vehicle.
Other than the reverse charge. How is this better than an adding an 1000w pure sine wave inverter? And just plugging the ac cable in to charge ?
A pure sine wave inverter will introduce losses to the charge system. You're going from a DC source, converting to AC with the inverter to the D2Max which then has to convert back to DC to charge. With a 1000W inverter, you're going to be pulling close to 80A from the battery to get a 1000W output. 80A means a bigger power supply cable and increased stress on the alternator as opposed to the 800W alternator charger. It's 200W less, but more efficient and about a 20A lower draw on the vehicle charging system.
@@rackupgo so the ecoflow isn't converting to ac? Then I'm confused. Because I haven't seen many solar generators that have a DC input of 800w... And that's also a limiting factor in regards to real world use. Having to have the right box that can even accept 800w dc
VS a standard inverter that can charge anything.
Or if I'm totally wrong, please explain??
@@mobius012 No, it isn't converting it to AC and then back. Hobotech has a good video that goes over the specs and other important details. This video is a good installation video more so that a tech spec one.
How much heat can it take? I live in Las Vegas, it gets 120 degrees in the summer. Can I leave the Delta and the Alt Charger in the car year round?
The Delta 2 Max has a charge and discharge limit of 113F (45C). The Alternator Charger has a maximum operating temperature of 140F (60C) and storage temperature of 158F (70C). Considering the 120F is ambient air temperature and does not include potential solar heat gain and greenhouse effects in the vehicle, we would not advise leaving the Delta or the Alternator Charger in the vehicle year round as it will likely exceed their safe storage temperatures.
Vegas local here. Planning on using it at Mt Charleston which does go about 85 degrees during summer.
I was hoping to be able to keep it in the car all the time. I don’t want to have to put it on the battery and take it off the battery all the time. But it looks like that’s what I have to do here in 120° in Vegas summer.
The charger you can keep it in the car as it won't be on unless you turn it on. The Delta you definitely don't want too keep in the vehicle charging in those Temps
can you post the source of that other battery monitor you have ?
Sure thing! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZ8D71NY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My battery doesn’t have posts so where should I attach the EcoFlow charger?
Which vehicle and battery are you trying to connect the charger to?
2019 GMC Savana the battery is a Duralast Platinum EFB Battery BCI Group Size 78 750 CCA 78-EFB
That device would almost be better not mounted and able to be 100% portable. Endless possibilities there.
It is portable just the cable from alternator remains. And yes you can use it as trickle charger for your RV it other trucks which sit a while
Casey LaDell has a video about making his portable with some Harbor Freight jumper cables he modified. He has a towing company and wanted to be able to use it in any vehicle he has and not permanently mount it in any one vehicle. Which is the way I would do it as well. Trying to decide if this is a want or a needed item. they are on sale from ecoflow for $400
Heads up, RackUp+Go beats any price, including direct pricing from EcoFlow
what is the point of all of this please?
With the EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger, you can charge 8 times faster than with traditional vehicle auxiliary power outlets by using excess energy generated by your vehicle.
How would this work with a hybrid vehicle? Can the Ecoflow battery charge the small hybrid battery? Or just 12v battery?
This battery is not automotive grade. Ecoflow cant be cold. If it gets cold in the winter or fall it will damage the battery permanently. Do not buy this product for this use case.
It’s a portable battery. Moving it around to fit the situation is kind of the whole point.
@@rackupgo If you leave it in a vehicle the temp swings will damage the battery. I have one. I had to RMA my eco flow because it was too cold while it was being charged. The battery has no cold temperature sensors. Look.. I know you have an affiliate link and that's fine, sell it! But don't be silly. This is a bad use case.
@@Dobbs6651 we’re actually a dealer, but the point remains, it’s a portable battery station by design. It can be easily, and should be, removed from the vehicle if conditions don’t align with the specs of the product. Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your support, and are happy to help with any questions. Cheers!
@@rackupgo Thanks for the response. Seems like you spent a lot of time on the video. It's very well-made. I'm not trying to discourage you from continuing to create more content related to Eco flow. I enjoy my EcoFlow. I use it for my home network as a backup power supply. The reason I feel the need to voice my opinion here is my unit was destroyed without warning due to cold conditions. Yes, this could be a great option for someone who owns an RV and would like to charge from the alternator. It's also neat that it has a reverse charge function. I am going to sub your channel. Can you make a video about cold charging?
This is just another DC to DC charger that also uses proprietary cables. No thanks I'll stick with Redarc or Renogy that I can wire to anything.
For direct connection to some of the EcoFlow portable power stations, yes!
Can you just attach the positive line on the top? Is there reason to attach it on the box under?
The positive line was installed on a stud on top of the battery lug. Are you referring to attaching the negative cable to the chassis ground?