EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger

Anyone have experience with EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger? Thinking of getting one. Also interested in the best way to run the cables to the battery from the back.

Thanks in advance.

 

@5six

 

I think Tinkerers Adventure is the better way to go because it will work with any device needing power, not just an EcoFlow.

https://youtu.be/s_-9vj-hF1M?si=naGaJoVe5cuPmVvO

But I can't think of a good place to mount the DC to DC converter.

 

Saw that right before I posted. Agree, not loving having to mount. That’s why I though just running a cable directly to a delta 3 plus would easy… until I realized I’d probably have to strap down the delta 3 plus at a minimum.

 

Some. Have had one for about a month. Setup super easy (I did get an error msg on first trip that just needed a software update to resolve), ran cable thru existing fire wall opening on driver side, charge unit is under driver seat w/ Delta 2 batt in rear pass footwell. Temporary for now while I get comfortable with the app and how it all works. Definitely enough cable length to reach back of 4R. Also, have Jackery 500 that is kind of a pain to keep charged off inverter while driving and solar when camped. The Ecoflow system seems to be the solution for me. ReCharges Delta 2 quick, will also charge Jackery (plugged into Delta 2) at same time. Also, found out Delta 2 can run a diesel heater! Just returned from a 3 nite trip with Jackery powering Ref. and Delta 2 powering heater with no issues or lack of power. No longer using 4R inverter or charge points. Connect all my gadgets iPad, phone, flashlights and flashing dog collar to Delta 2 for recharge as needed. Will eliminate Jackery when it dies. But, for now I like the overkill!!

 

Great! I’ve heard some folks waking up to a dead battery. Hoping that’s user error.

 

Have yet to try the reverse charge or maintenance feature. Need to leave lights on overnight any test that in the driveway!!

 

I followed his setup. I mounted the converter in the driver's side tray in the rear cargo area. I popped out the tray, drilled 4 holes, and mounted it on rubber washers. I drilled two holes in the side of the tray to run the ground and power cables through. I drilled a third small hole for the trigger wire.

I grounded the converter to a bolt behind the rear cargo panel. The power cable runs through the cab along the driver's side and through the firewall to the battery.

I have the trigger wire hooked to one of the switches in my 8 place switch panel. It's nice to press a switch to toggle the charger on and off.

I've had this setup for about 6 months now and it works great.

 

Got any pictures? Do you have any type of rubber covering the binding posts of the converter to prevent accidental contact of the "hot" posts?

 

I'll get pictures later.

I put rubber terminal protectors on all of the posts on the converter.

 

any issues running the cables through the firewal?

 

No, ran thru existing opening. Finger touching wire/cable in photo, approx 1/2” dia.
Not electric savvy, so liked the simplicity of the install.

 

A couple of pictures of my victron setup. I have the trigger wire hooked to my switch setup.





Hard to see the rubber protectors over the exposed electrical connectors.

 

I have one waiting to go in. I know a few people that use them and love them.

 

Ordered mine.

 

Are you all still running stock size battery and stock alternator for your inverters?

 

I know you're running the trigger wire into a switch panel, but I wonder if anyone has run the trigger wire from the Victron into a dash switch, something like this:

https://www.aironboard.com/online/push-switch-968o-12volt-toyota-oem-replacement-inverter-amber.html