Eco Flow battery pack

[autorouter]

You can plug the power pack into the EHU inlet using a wire with a blue socket on one end and a plug for the inverter on the other. You could keep the power pack inside, and run the wire through the door.

We almost never hook up to mains as we Aires/BritStop/FrancePassion/Stellplatz, so I am going to hardwire it into the van via the 240v input cable so that it keeps the other batteries topped up via the [Broken Link Removed]. Also all 240v sockets will be usable throughout the van without hookup. I may switch the 240v breaker for the fridge off and just keep it as 12v or gas AES.
Simple solution, I hope. It will also charge all the bikes , tech, tools etc in the garage. I plan to blank off the pins on the ehu so they cannot go live from the Delta.

An alternative to blanking off the pins on the EHU inlet is to wire a changeover switch to swap between EHU and Power Pack. Similar to the arrangement for a built-in inverter or generator. Then you can use EHU if you want, to charge up the power pack for example.

If you have an AES fridge you may have to manually switch it to gas, otherwise it will automatically switch to 240V and drain the power pack in a couple of hours.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

These have an inbuilt inverter so if you connect the 240v output to your van’s 240v input the van will work just the same as if on EHU as long as there is charge and you don’t exceed maximum load capacity of the inverter. So yes you 240v sockets can be used within that capacity and yes you can top up your onboard lead acid battery via your existing charger. But you will eventually run out of charge unless you top the new battery up either from mains, solar or 12v while driving.

Thanks very much.
Chrystal clear.
I am a happy camper.
Just need to see how much I will get for a kidney nowadays to afford an ecoflow!
Seriously though this could, like others have said, solve a number of areas of consideration.
Will need to look at a good portable solar panel to go with this, so will see if ecoflow are doing, or up for doing, a packaged deal.
Should be fun

 

[Arnside037]

Just as an aside, an Ecoflow River Pro costs £749 from the Ecoflow site and £699 from Tanya batteries. Beats the Youtube discount codes that generally offer a 5% discount. No doubt some Funster will find a better price ... they're a talented lot.

(Note: Even though the "Compare River Models " pages on the Ecoflow web site lists the Pro at £699)

 

[125BEER]

Bluetti =Spend over 1000 £50 off plus the "WELCOME" code=£80 off.
Purchased the

BLUETTI EB70 716Wh/1000W Portable Power Station Solar Generator Plus solar Panel.​

Looking forward to using it v.soon.
Will look into options with the external EHU input.Also purchasing longer cables for the panels.

Cheers

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

These power stations look fantastic , but think I will need to call in a few birthdays, christmasses and Father’s Day presents to afford one, or at least the ones I would like.
Ho Hum

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[Mickey1]

Bluetti =Spend over 1000 £50 off plus the "WELCOME" code=£80 off.
Purchased the

BLUETTI EB70 716Wh/1000W Portable Power Station Solar Generator Plus solar Panel.​

Looking forward to using it v.soon.
Will look into options with the external EHU input.Also purchasing longer cables for the panels.

Cheers

I’ve bought this one, only used at home and it’s great for charging iPhones, iPads, and other small electric items, I was also going to buy longer cables but decided to see how I got on without them, I now have no need or intention of buying longer cables. Hope this helps.

 

[Cush]

These power stations look fantastic , but think I will need to call in a few birthdays, christmasses and Father’s Day presents to afford one, or at least the ones I would like.
Ho Hum

Ditto.
just wondering if, from the experienced users Pete Green Pausim DethleffsOwnersClubUK Robdob , if a unit like one of the above mentioned ones could maintain a full leisure battery in a van stored indoors where solar won’t work and with no ehu? These are the main reasons my replacement pleasure batteries are lead acid and not lithium (I don’t have the ability to maintain them when the vans not being used). There are no 12v systems running while in storage, just leakage.

TIA
Cush

 

[Pausim]

Ditto.
just wondering if, from the experienced users Pete Green Pausim DethleffsOwnersClubUK Robdob , if a unit like one of the above mentioned ones could maintain a full leisure battery in a van stored indoors where solar won’t work and with no ehu? These are the main reasons my replacement pleasure batteries are lead acid and not lithium (I don’t have the ability to maintain them when the vans not being used). There are no 12v systems running while in storage, just leakage.

TIA
Cush

I think it would run down fairly quickly if left switched on, particularly on the 230V setting. You might do better to disconnect your leisure battery altogether then the only leakage would be self discharge. In respect of storage you might be better with lithium, the self discharge is negligible and they cope with being left partially discharged far better than lead acid. Indeed they are better stored at 80% than 100%.

 

[acropolis22]

They look as though they weigh a ton...........

 

[Pausim]

They look as though they weigh a ton...........

The Bluetti EB70 is 9.7kg and easy to lift and move around. The big 2kW model is a different matter at 28kg.

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[autorouter]

just wondering if, from the experienced users @Pete Green @Pausim @DethleffsOwnersClubUK @Robdob , if a unit like one of the above mentioned ones could maintain a full leisure battery in a van stored indoors where solar won’t work and with no ehu?

Yes, if you have one of these it's a good idea. If you can visit once a week to top up the leisure batteries, they will stop the sulphation process. The problem is the charger needs to go through its stages from bulk to absorption to float, which takes time. Ideally leave it overnight and collect it the next day to take it home and recharge it.

 

[us2anddollar]

Hi all,
We are thinking about getting an Ecoflow Max.
Have a couple of questions:
We want to site the Ecoflow in the garage where there is a 12v Supply so that we charge whist driving
There's 2 140 w solar on the roof, would like to take a cable from the solar charger and also plug it in to the Ecoflow to get as much power stored so we can be off grid when we please.
Can we connect the Ecoflow to the charger?
Or
Do we have to get a switch to take the supply from the solar before it enters the charger and then route to the Ecoflow?
Or is there a three way charger that can charge the hab, cab and Ecoflow?

Thanks

Adam

 

[Pausim]

Hi all,
We are thinking about getting an Ecoflow Max.
Have a couple of questions:
We want to site the Ecoflow in the garage where there is a 12v Supply so that we charge whist driving
There's 2 140 w solar on the roof, would like to take a cable from the solar charger and also plug it in to the Ecoflow to get as much power stored so we can be off grid when we please.
Can we connect the Ecoflow to the charger?
Or
Do we have to get a switch to take the supply from the solar before it enters the charger and then route to the Ecoflow?
Or is there a three way charger that can charge the hab, cab and Ecoflow?

Thanks

Adam

If your Ecoflow is like my Bluetti it has a built in mppt charger and would need connecting directly to the panels. Make sure your 2x140W panels are within the acceptable range for your Ecoflow.

 

[Tombola]

Daz, urban motorhome has been trying promoting one...scroll to 12:30 ish

 

[autorouter]

A great thing about the Ecoflow is that there are so many different ways to charge it and use it. One way would be to just connect it to that 12V socket in the garage. The socket is presumably fed from the leisure battery. The Ecoflow will then be charged from the leisure battery, but that may not be what you want.

When the engine is running, the leisure battery will be charged from the alternator/starter battery, and if the Ecoflow is plugged into the garage socket it will also charge up, diverting some of the alternator charge from the leisure battery. If it's a long enough drive they will both be fully charged.

When the engine is stopped, but the sun is shining, the leisure battery will be charged from the solar panels/controller. If the Ecoflow is plugged into the garage socket it will also charge up, diverting some of the solar charge from the leisure battery. If the sun shines long enough they will both be fully charged.

So leaving it plugged into the garage may be a good idea. It may not suit all circumstances, but it's one option.

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[davida71uk]

Yes, if you have one of these it's a good idea. If you can visit once a week to top up the leisure batteries, they will stop the sulphating process. The problem is the charger needs to go through its stages from bulk to absorption to float, which takes time. Ideally leave it overnight and collect it the next day to take it home and recharge it.

This is going to be my intended usage as over winter it would save on having to actually get the van out and run it down the motorway in potentially horrendous weather. I've made up my mind and am going with the Bluetti AC200Max as it has the kwh and surge capability and very expandable if I wanted to. The van has solar, b2b and more importantly a battery master that will top up the engine battery with the Bluetti on hookup. I am sure there could be a way to stay at 12v from Bluetti to Van 12v charge system to go to the leisure batteries but that's way beyond my comprehension.

 

[Langtoftlad]

This is going to be my intended usage as over winter it would save on having to actually get the van out and run it down the motorway in potentially horrendous weather. I've made up my mind and am going with the Bluetti AC200Max as it has the kwh and surge capability and very expandable if I wanted to. The van has solar, b2b and more importantly a battery master that will top up the engine battery with the Bluetti on hookup. I am sure there could be a way to stay at 12v from Bluetti to Van 12v charge system to go to the leisure batteries but that's way beyond my comprehension.

£2k

 

[Reallyretired]

Opinions seem to be warming towards these on the forum. I have one(ecoflow delta) as our only mains use is hairdryer and occasionally microwave. The fact that you can recharge very quickly on ehu is great as a 5euro stop at a CCP will be plenty to fully recharge plus water and dump. Mine also set up to charge from 12v and it just sits in the garage, wired to a single socket in the hab area.

 

[davida71uk]

£2k

Yeah, I know. But will have plenty of other uses for it also. Just think of the diesel saved Being LiFePo4 also the lifetime will be extensive.

 

[davida71uk]

Opinions seem to be warming towards these on the forum. I have one(ecoflow delta) as our only mains use is hairdryer and occasionally microwave. The fact that you can recharge very quickly on ehu is great as a 5euro stop at a CCP will be plenty to fully recharge plus water and dump. Mine also set up to charge from 12v and it just sits in the garage, wired to a single socket in the hab area.

The inverter efficiency seems to vary across brands but Ecoflow and Bluetti have the upper percentage efficiency.

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[Pausim]

Recently had our 4th power cut in less than a year. Yet again my Bluetti provided power for my CPAP in the night.

 

[tonyidle]

I can't understand the need to duplicate the van systems. A motorhome contains all the elements of a stand-alone power bank. As far as I can see the money spent on a portable device would be better spent on improving the one built into the van. Or am I missing something?

 

[CazPaul]

I can't understand the need to duplicate the van systems. A motorhome contains all the elements of a stand-alone power bank. As far as I can see the money spent on a portable device would be better spent on improving the one built into the van. Or am I missing something?

I spoke to someone on a site who had one, he said they were great and he was planning to change his van in a few months so straight into his new van, no messing.

 

[Fatboy]

I have a 2022 Swift Kontiki which came with two Yuasa 100ah lead acid batteries. I have an iverter and 200w of solar and looked at upgrading the batteries to lithium. However given these are brand new and a quality battery I have opted to buy an Ecoflow Delta 2. These are light at 11kg and should top my lead acid up when they drop to 50 or 60% SOC. I can then find a friendly publican or cafe and in an hour or so be topped up again ready for the next boost. Yes its inefficient but its also convenient meaning ill always have standby power.

 

[hja]

I am interested in this thread. I see the use in the van and at home during a power cut but not at home without a power cut. So why use at home? Thanks.

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[GMLS]

I am interested in this thread. I see the use in the van and at home during a power cut but not at home without a power cut. So why use at home? Thanks.

I went for the Anker 767 in the end with 2x 140w folding solar panels.I will use it to power my induction hob and recharge my emtb batteries in the new van to save having to fit a 2000w plus inverter and more batteries as I currently use it in our classic vw (which has a basic electrical install), and then in the shed and garage.It gets well used.

 

[Pausim]

If others, like me, were wondering what emtb stands for I think it is electric mountain bike. I had to Google it.

 

[ED O'DARAC]

Very interested in how you connect direct to your ehu socket.
Mine is outside the van and would not want a unit like this outside.
Any pictures or diagrams.
Thanks

Hi, my van has a 240v socket in the garage so I have made up a lead with a three-pin plug on each end. This ' back-feeds' the mains system and you can then isolate any circuit you don't want to be live with the circuit breakers. No leads outside at all.
However, I understand that any electricians will be turning in their graves but I am careful to switch off 240v before disconnecting.
Mine is Ecoflow DeltaMax 2000 with 340w solar on the roof direct to ecoflow's mppt (series at 50v) fully transferrable to our next van. We love it as we are mains anywhere and we always have backup power to charge the van's batteries via the ebl.

 

[Tombola]

Very interested in how you connect direct to your ehu socket.
Mine is outside the van and would not want a unit like this outside.
Any pictures or diagrams.
Thanks

Get a length of cable, add a normal 3 pin house plug on one end plugged into your pack.... and a ehu commando socket plug on then other end, drop it through your window (my window closes ok with it in) and plug in just like any other ehu site socket..done.

I had a few questions about this when at gravelines by other motorhomers wondering what and why.

 

[chaser]

Get a length of cable, add a normal 3 pin house plug on one end plugged into your pack.... and a ehu commando socket plug on then other end, drop it through your window (my window closes ok with it in) and plug in just like any other ehu site socket..done.

I had a few questions about this when at gravelines by other motorhomers wondering what and why.

Anyone that read the up-to-date threads on this will know I have also done this with a ecoflow delta2 bought in the Amazon prime sale for £599 it is fitted between the seats with a ratchet strap so can be removed for use elsewhere .
But this is connected to the ehu which luckily is in the cab so only needed about 3 foot of cable which I made up by putting a 240v plug on an old hook up cable . The charging part comes straight from the fag lighter which is also in the cab which is fed from 2 100 w solars on the roof .
Not had it in action yet but now we have nearly got three complete systems 12 volt, 240volt, and gas.

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