DEAD EASY DIY Complete All In One Solar Power System for Off Grid Home RV Van | ECOFLOW Power Kits 

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We’ve boondocked 24/7 for well over a year with the 15kw version. Freaking thing is awesome

I have a 4kWh powerkit. I've had it for over a year, being an early adopter. This is one of 4 Ecoflow backup systems I have purchased, and the most I've spent on a single system. However, it's perfect for mobile and home backup versatility and ease of use. I've had no issues at all with my powerkit. My normal use is to supplement/reduce my power usage for A/C. I have 4x250w solar panels connected and an 8000btu minisplit window A/C unit...I can keep my computer room cool all day and into the evening on just solar with this.

Cool. I like that ECOFLOW power kit. It looks like a great turnkey solution for the majority of non-technical type FT RVers. I've seen several FT RVers with a single Victron 2,400w Multiplus and a couple BB Gamechangers who would have certainly benefited from one of these kits. Though at $14k, it's a little pricy for a 15k kit with no solar. I guess you pay for the convenience. I especially like the integrated alternator charging, which I'm sure is great for van dwellers. We installed a Renogy battery to battery charger to use our motorhome's alternator for supplemental charging, but we've never needed to use this feature (or my generator for charging), as our solar has proved to be more than sufficient for our needs. We're retired FTers who discovered we love boondocking, so designed and built our off-grid electrical system ourselves, on a limited budget. We're living this lifestyle off of a limited retirement income so had to take the low budget route, foregoing name brand components like Victron and Battleborn for more affordable, quality options. We started by building a 620-watt liftable solar array on the side of our 1999 National Tropical MH. Our side array makes a nice bedroom window awning too, practically lifting itself with a couple gas struts, and it's easy to clean, standing safely on the ground. Next, we built a 12v, 560ah LiFePo-4 battery using 8, 280ah prismatic cells and a Heltec 330amp (1,200a surge) BMS to start our generator. These cells fit perfectly under the steps of our MH where our old pair of golf cart batteries used to reside. Our 12v system uses an 80A Lithium converter/charger, a 1,000w Renogy inverter, a 50a Epever MPPT charge controller and a Lnex battery monitor. All this cost us under $3,500 and meets all our off-grid electrical needs except for our air conditioning, and microwave. By mounting the solar array on the side of our coach, we left the roof free to rack 8, 550w solar panels down the length of our 35ft Class A, 15" off the roof, above our AC, vents, etc. It shades our entire roof, allowing plenty of cooling air underneath, increasing solar output and reducing the heat load on the air conditioners. Our 4,400w array can run both our A/Cs, our household appliances and charge our batteries from solar at the same time, even in winter. We mounted a Sungold Power all-in-one 48V, 5,000W Inverter/100A charge controller/battery charger, breakers and another Lnex battery monitor on the wall in our bedroom, saving us space as well as money compared to a system built with individual components. Together with our redundant 560ah 12v bank, we have a total of 23.5 kwh of batteries onboard, kept charged by 5,020 watts of solar. The price of Lithium prismatic cells has dropped quite a bit over the last few years. Our first 7.1kwh battery cost us $1,569 or $221/kwh, however the 16.4kwh we bought last November only cost $1,726 or $105/kwh. We removed our old rooftop bedroom A/C and replaced it with an EG4 28.5 seer-2, 12k btu mini-split heat pump on the upper rear of our motorhome. It's super quiet and cools as well as our 14.5k btu soft start equipped Furrion we have up front, but only draws about 1/3rd the power. Our total budget for both 12v and 48v systems was around $11,500, including the $1,500 high-efficiency heat pump. We have no need to hook-up to power pedestals or run our generator anymore, as we run everything in our MH strictly off the sun, including A/C and heat from our heat pump 24/7 if needed. We travel around the country a lot, visiting National Parks, and doing the tourist thing, mostly boondocking out West. We spent last winter boondocking in Yuma, AZ, but we're visiting our son in NC now, where boondocking places are pretty rare. We found an RV park that is letting us camp in a spacious site without hook-ups for only $100/mo., saving us $500/mo. off their FHU rates. It's good to have options.

Yes the eco-flow alternator charger is not only good for RVs and vans. The things nobody else is saying about this eco-flow alternator charger. Is since it's for a alternator and lead acid system. You can use it to integrate Eco flows lithium battery chemistry into your older and existing lead acid batteries & wind turbine or water turbine systems.

5kw power kit in my travel trailer. I love the simplicity of it.

It's great seeing your real world install . It looks like something I would do. The cabling is a little messy at times but you get the job done! 😉👍👍👍

Thanks Professor.

Hey Hobo, watching from Northern New York.

Watching from East Tennessee!

Nice tour of your system.

Great intro sfx!!

I saw a coast to coast solar Canon Ball run video series where a fellow crossed the US in a month in his ev using solar only. He had six kw of solar in little flexible panels and managed to do it. This system is very similar to his except his was no diy rig. Me not being an engineer... maybe this is a good one for that purpose. I'm a bit apprehensive about the 3.6kw out though....

Can’t wait for you to review the new EcoFlow alternator charger! When you do, can you touch on if it can charge the extra battery separately for those with only one port like on the Delta 2?

I was saying a few years ago, the company that makes home electrical install plug and play wins the market. I can’t believe EcoFlow has this system and hardly promotes it.

My buddy bought a new travel trailer and the dealer offered to install a 100 watt solar system for $1200... So I can sure understand how an installed system can get expensive.

Can you put a link to that first 30 amp plug you use to power the panel? I can not find one anywhere. Thank you

I prefer the bluetti ac200L with the now available d40. I can add 2 x b210 for 6kw. And i can run dc with the 48v cable and D40 to get 12v30 (with a pv extra). And i can plug the TT30 to the rv plug to get full 2400w continuous to run a efficient a/c like a truma aventa or a 12v a/c, and run all kitchen appliances. I can connect panel from the roof combined with 2 x pv420watt bluetti. And i can move everything in the house for emergency backup when not using an rv. The ac200L + 2 x b210 and d40 and one cable p90D -m25 and two pv420 cost in CDN $. 1899 + 2 x 1499 + 259 + 139 + 2 x 879 = 7000$ + taxes. You can reduce the price by using one pv420 and one battery or the ac200L alone.

Great review. Gonna stop calling myself cheapskate instead bargain basement bozo..

It seems that building a solar powered system in many cases winds up depending more on what you have, not what you'd like to have. It's like that statement by Donald Rumsfeld , former Secretary of Defense: "You go to war with the army you've got, not with the army you'd like to have. "

I have a Ford Lightning with a 98kwh battery and a 30 amp output in the bed that I'll use for my travel trailer (which only comes with 200 watts of solar). What is a good way to charge the truck adequately off grid (will 120 volts be adequate, or do I need 240 volts?)? I will be using the 15,000 btu a/c. TIA.

Oh well, tech. I am that pulled away from my phone and I hope that I got a question. I got 2 Jackie, 15 hunters. And how much Ambridge would it take to charge him a 100 and white solar powered film? Anyways, have a good day, man.

these are great, however they are a bit much for van use. something with a smaller inverter (1500w to 2000w) with smaller mppt controller, and possibly a smaller battery than the 2kw battery would be great for a van.

Has anyone tested out HYDRO power kits/generators? I'm trying to diversify my power generation for days when it's cloudy/storm dark for an entire day. I have a creek that runs year round that I want to put a hydro generator into but I have no clue what might work.

I have three 200 watt Bluetti foldable panels that died! Why? Are they repairable?

How about doing a video on a system that could be used to just charge an EV or plug in hybrid? Something that we could install in a garage or car port. Maybe it could just be DC?

Hello Professor, Great video as always, I wanted to ask you this question if you think it’s worth buying EcoFlow Wave 2 to use as a emergency a/c for home use if power goes out? Do you think also buying the portable 200W EcoFlow solar panel to charge the wave 2? Please let me know. Thank you Alex

Can you use a delta pro(not ultra) to power the system instead of the power kit batteries?

Can the alternator charger be used on a battery that’s not connected to an alternator?

Thanks for the thorough review. I had some question and maybe someone can help. There are three ecoflow solutions that support residential TOU SHIFTING. 1. Delta Pro with SHP1 2. Power Kit with SHP1 3. Delta Pro Ultra with SHP2 Which system would you recommend for a 10-15 kwh capacity, high availability or up time. I want reliable setup, Lower maintenance and not too much complexity including install. Most of the loads will be 120V, lower power electronics and some appliances. Will also install 2kw - 3kw of solar. I have seen these SHP1 kits available for $2.5k (Delta PRO + SHP1) and $5k (5kwh Power Kit less SHP1). I have read the SHP1 can be flaky but perfect for my needs. I'm not concerned with higher power loads at this time. Thank you

I have a question about the “Batteries Plus “ X2 sogens. “Are they any good”?

have you ever done a build your own video? you show great products, but it seems like the DIY approach could be significantly cheaper... but i could be wrong, just starting my research.

I would like to see a video that goes over the tax breaks for a RV solar electric system that would qualify for 30% Residential Energy Credit. I have looked at the Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits that include a RV and it raised many questions. I have talked to two CPA's and they are no help. I would like to know the minimum system that qualifies and can I use a solar generator. I know it has to be a minimum of 3 kilowatt hours. Can I buy two 1.5 kilowatt solar generator to satisfiy the IRS? Is there a minimum amount of solar panels that meets the requirement? Another criteria is that you only have to live in the RV for two weeks per year. I bet if more people understood this without the fear of an IRS audit it would sell many unit. I asked Bluetti if they knew but they didn't respond. Thanks.

What when you put it off grid ?

Off grid AC?

All these high tech, all-in-one BlueTooth / internet connected solar charge controllers scare me... There's no serviceability by the owner. In a grid down scenario, where do you send it to for repairs? HoboTec ,,, please build a component system on the cheap. I have 4000 watts of panels, 3 - 80amp EPever charge controllers, 2 - 2000 watt Renogy inverters, 2 -1000 watt Renogy inverters and , 12 - Li Time 12v / 100ah batteries

Wow, the price of convenience or simply being incapable of putting this together yourself is HIGH!

Have you seen the new small Ecoflow that you can plug into your alternator? Casey Ladelle just reviewed it. 800w alternator chargers. I’m their RV solutions section.

48V Battery is the Future. 12V is not useful.

SunGoldPower has the same system for 4k cheaper. 9,800 bucks for 10,000w kit.... 5,800 bucks foe an 8,000w kit.same quality as eco too

Man they really make you pay for the convenience 😅

Ah Ecoflow the proprietary connector company. Wonder why they are doing that... No thanks

Camper van Beethoven? What?

I'm torn. I LOVE EcoFlow products vs competitors like Jackery or Bluetti but the prices of these systems are just too damn high to become mainstream.

Ecoflow power kits are not UL-458 listed and as such, for safety reason should not be used in mobile applications.

I'm not sure using the word "dead" in the title about a video dealing with electricity is the best thing...😂

15k I'm out

I love your vids and I have been a subscriber for some time. That said... I was looking forward to this video, but I realized as soon as you began showing older footage and began talking about what you changed or modified instead of the basics of this kit, I could stop taking notes. Honestly, this video is all over the place. I am new to this, and this just made me stop watching.