I installed Ecoflow Powerkit and added 3,150 watts of solar on my 34ft Avion Travel Trailer last June. I have 15kw of batteries and run my air conditioner on the system. Live full time in our rig. In the over 9 months I have not plugged into shore power or a generator. Totally off grid. Full time. Love my Ecoflow Power Kit!
Today is shore power, final hole making…lol. Without your video, we would have been stuck and too scared to install our ecoflow. Thank you for being a great teacher. Have a great weekend and stay safe.
I have the independence 15 Kwh kit . This video pretty much spells it out, Great system. For me in a off grid situation, it works great. It is rated for 3600watts it could put out
@@christopherbrandler508 Working great as expected in the beginning then some trouble after 2 months of normal use. 1st issue was not charging to 100% it would stop at 85% ??? 2nd issue was a error code of AC bus overload and the unit would bug out when AC input stopped and inverter took over, it was much more than 30ms. Twice it shut down completely and re-started by itself??? safter contacting Ecoflow, they had me do a battery calibration test and download the latest firmware... Happy to report all is ok now, Ecoflow customer support seems pretty good 👍
Glad the firmware update fixed your issues!@@rccosplay3249 For anyone else reading this, a firmware update is recommended for any new system you buy and is easy to do through the ecoflow smartphone app.
I’ve seen lots of debate going either way. I’ve heard it doesn’t matter for the 12v system or you only need to be grounded when plugged into shore power. Too much mixed info for me to give you a solid answer sorry. Go ahead if you need the peace of mind.
It looks like a great system. But for me, I would need more amperage available on the DC panel because it seems wasteful to run A/C off the AC line. I'd only want to run 120v outlets on the AC line and keep all other loads off of the inverter. Perhaps 100A DC total would do it, with 70A on one line as a rough guess.
Yes you’re able to use your existing distribution panel in your rv. The wiring that goes to the distribution panel is standard AC/DC wiring. Please reach out on our website and we can help!
Thx for your Video, good inspirations! i have a Power Kit Independence Kit with one 5kWh battery installed in my van. Unfortunately, I have noticed that the battery discharges by around 15% within 24 hours without a load being connected. I started on Sunday around 5pm with 50% capacity. Yesterday (Wednesday) only 6% charge remaining. No consumer used electricity during this time. Only DC was activated. Losing 44% of a 5 kWh battery in standby within 72 hours is not really energy efficient, is it? what is your experience?
Hi Oliver, I’d see if you have a firmware update available and reach out to ecoflow about this through the customer service chat section on their app. This is abnormal and I’m sure it can be resolved.
@@kokomovans Thx for your reply! Firmware ist up to date... Fresh answer from Ecoflow-support: "The PowerHub will consume 20W of power when the DC output is turned on, in addition to the appliances. So it seems that the LFP battery loss is within the normal range." 20 watts correspond to 480 watt hours per day, which means that the 5 kWh battery is empty after 10 days of idling at the latest...
Interesting! I always have the systems charging with solar constantly so I guess I’ve never noticed it. Hopefully you’re able to leave the dc turned off when you’re not using it.
@@kokomovans Solar in sunny months may be no Problem, but during winter and rainy days... I need DC constantly for GPS, alarm and parking heater (remote start). With a normal Lifepo4 no problem for weeks in Standby. I should Charge and discharge the battery 2-3 times from 100%-0% now as a suggestion from ecoflow. I Just Start charging...
On the few rainiest days that could be a problem but most cloudy days you still charge enough to counteract that small drainage as long as you don’t park under a tree. And yes a custom Victron system would definitely be better. The ecoflow system is for people that want the plug and play ability. I’ve personally never heard any of my customers having a problem with ecoflow though.
Hola estimado, soy de Chile y compré este equipo más los paneles solares, generador inteligente hasta ahí todo bien carga perfecto las dos baterías de 2K, el único problema que tengo es que no me carga las baterías por medio del alternador del vehículo sino es con el modo carga pasiva ósea el motor en relanti es decir detenido. No sé por qué ocurre esto, me puede ayudar a configurarlo. Gracias 🙏
On my power distribution panel, there are 12 fuses, 12 positive lever connectors but only 8 negative lever connectors. If I have more than 8 lines - where do I connect the 9-12 negative wires?? Can they be double upped??
Yes they could be doubled up on the negative side. There’s also a negative output screw mount next to the negative pinch connections. You can put a ring terminal on extra negative wires and mount them on there.
Great video . Thanks. Do I have to use a 100 amp fuse for the alternator 6 guage line? I want to locate my fuse in the battery box with a simpler in-line set up and 100 amps seems like overkill. How about 40-50 amps? Thx
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I installed Ecoflow Powerkit and added 3,150 watts of solar on my 34ft Avion Travel Trailer last June. I have 15kw of batteries and run my air conditioner on the system. Live full time in our rig. In the over 9 months I have not plugged into shore power or a generator. Totally off grid. Full time. Love my Ecoflow Power Kit!
That sounds like an awesome rig!!
Today is shore power, final hole making…lol. Without your video, we would have been stuck and too scared to install our ecoflow. Thank you for being a great teacher. Have a great weekend and stay safe.
What a great advancement in power for RV life. Hats off to EcoFlow!! All those blue box’s and exposed wires and lugs gone. This is the future.
Thank you for giving us the confidence to install our own EcoFlow…I love it.
You're welcome Bonnie we're stoked to help!
Soft start for the win. Great video!
Thank you!
Perfect. Thanks!
That system looks awesome.. I want that in my next build
🤘 Ready to make it happen
Thank you Sir! I am almost done installing my system. Your video helped me immensely.
So glad I could help!!
Well done...install and video.
Thank you! Glad to help
I have the independence 15 Kwh kit . This video pretty much spells it out, Great system. For me in a off grid situation, it works great. It is rated for 3600watts it could put out
Thanks for the input here! What do you use instead of the smart distribution panel? A regular breaker box?
Yeah regular breaker box, I'm looking forward to setting up the Smart Box for monitoring and control.
Thanks for comments.... How is this system working for you now that you've had it in a a while? Im hearing of some people having real troubles.
@@christopherbrandler508 Working great as expected in the beginning then some trouble after 2 months of normal use. 1st issue was not charging to 100% it would stop at 85% ??? 2nd issue was a error code of AC bus overload and the unit would bug out when AC input stopped and inverter took over, it was much more than 30ms. Twice it shut down completely and re-started by itself??? safter contacting Ecoflow, they had me do a battery calibration test and download the latest firmware... Happy to report all is ok now, Ecoflow customer support seems pretty good 👍
Glad the firmware update fixed your issues!@@rccosplay3249 For anyone else reading this, a firmware update is recommended for any new system you buy and is easy to do through the ecoflow smartphone app.
Thank you I did
Dude youre awesome
Dude thanks!
Instasubbed! ❤ Great and clear video
Thank you!
Great video - thanks. Quick question - do I need to ground the power hub to the vehicle chassis using the earth stud? If not, why not? Thanks!
I’ve seen lots of debate going either way. I’ve heard it doesn’t matter for the 12v system or you only need to be grounded when plugged into shore power. Too much mixed info for me to give you a solid answer sorry. Go ahead if you need the peace of mind.
Is it possible to „reverse charge“ your vehicle battery via the alternator charger of the PowerKit in case the vehicle battery is depleted?
It looks like a great system. But for me, I would need more amperage available on the DC panel because it seems wasteful to run A/C off the AC line. I'd only want to run 120v outlets on the AC line and keep all other loads off of the inverter. Perhaps 100A DC total would do it, with 70A on one line as a rough guess.
The only thing I don’t like that I see, is you using ANL audio fuses? I would try blue Sea fuses.
Should I run a ground wire from the power hub to the van thank you
Ecoflow says it’s not required but it won’t hurt to go for it 👍
Is there anyway to implement this system to an existing RV AC/DC system without using the smart distribution panel?
Yes you’re able to use your existing distribution panel in your rv. The wiring that goes to the distribution panel is standard AC/DC wiring. Please reach out on our website and we can help!
will the smart distribution panel work with the eco flo delta pro?
No, that is a separate system
I’m planning to install an secondary 48V/100A alternator for charging. How does WS500 controller setup to work with PowerKit alternator charging?
I’m sorry I don’t believe eco flow currently supports connecting to a wakespeed controller
I Think it supports!
What AC unit was that? Also, how long will the 10 kw system run it for?
This one: amzn.to/3F0i5YS
Ran it all night and the battery only got down to 60%
Thx for your Video, good inspirations!
i have a Power Kit Independence Kit with one 5kWh battery installed in my van.
Unfortunately, I have noticed that the battery discharges by around 15% within 24 hours without a load being connected.
I started on Sunday around 5pm with 50% capacity.
Yesterday (Wednesday) only 6% charge remaining. No consumer used electricity during this time. Only DC was activated.
Losing 44% of a 5 kWh battery in standby within 72 hours is not really energy efficient, is it?
what is your experience?
Hi Oliver, I’d see if you have a firmware update available and reach out to ecoflow about this through the customer service chat section on their app. This is abnormal and I’m sure it can be resolved.
@@kokomovans Thx for your reply!
Firmware ist up to date... Fresh answer from Ecoflow-support: "The PowerHub will consume 20W of power when the DC output is turned on, in addition to the appliances. So it seems that the LFP battery loss is within the normal range."
20 watts correspond to 480 watt hours per day, which means that the 5 kWh battery is empty after 10 days of idling at the latest...
Interesting! I always have the systems charging with solar constantly so I guess I’ve never noticed it. Hopefully you’re able to leave the dc turned off when you’re not using it.
@@kokomovans Solar in sunny months may be no Problem, but during winter and rainy days... I need DC constantly for GPS, alarm and parking heater (remote start). With a normal Lifepo4 no problem for weeks in Standby. I should Charge and discharge the battery 2-3 times from 100%-0% now as a suggestion from ecoflow. I Just Start charging...
On the few rainiest days that could be a problem but most cloudy days you still charge enough to counteract that small drainage as long as you don’t park under a tree. And yes a custom Victron system would definitely be better. The ecoflow system is for people that want the plug and play ability. I’ve personally never heard any of my customers having a problem with ecoflow though.
Can I mount the batteries side by side?
Yes absolutely
Does the location of the fuse for the Alternator cable make any difference ?
No, it just has to be somewhere between the ecoflow system and the van starter battery
Thanks for your help @@kokomovans
Hola estimado, soy de Chile y compré este equipo más los paneles solares, generador inteligente hasta ahí todo bien carga perfecto las dos baterías de 2K, el único problema que tengo es que no me carga las baterías por medio del alternador del vehículo sino es con el modo carga pasiva ósea el motor en relanti es decir detenido. No sé por qué ocurre esto, me puede ayudar a configurarlo. Gracias 🙏
¿Se carga mientras conduces? No se carga automáticamente mientras el motor está en ralentí.
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On my power distribution panel, there are 12 fuses, 12 positive lever connectors but only 8 negative lever connectors. If I have more than 8 lines - where do I connect the 9-12 negative wires?? Can they be double upped??
This on the DC side.
Yes they could be doubled up on the negative side. There’s also a negative output screw mount next to the negative pinch connections. You can put a ring terminal on extra negative wires and mount them on there.
Make sure you don’t use the negative input screw mount
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Great video . Thanks.
Do I have to use a 100 amp fuse for the alternator 6 guage line?
I want to locate my fuse in the battery box with a simpler in-line set up and 100 amps seems like overkill.
How about 40-50 amps?
Thx
You’ll want something higher than that because you’ll regularly be pulling roughly 70 amps charging from your alternator
Did I see Romax in this video?
Yes Romeo wiring for the 120v system
Thank you for this video! Massive help🫡
You’re welcome!