Do you really need a full electrical system in your van? Maybe an ALLPOWERS R2500 is enough!

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A lot of folks have been asking if they really need a full electrical system. In Today's video im going to share the differences between an all-in-one power station and a full electrical system build. The power station technology has improved a lot over the years. Depending on your Lifestyle, You might do just fine with a simple power station. Check out today's video and decide for yourself.
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1:16 - Power station features
4:23 - Cooking with a power station
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14:05 Power Station vs full electrical build pros & cons
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@BTNomad 14 дней назад

Other big expenses of building a system are all of the tools necessary to do a legit build and all of the different sizes and lengths of wires. From 0000 awg for the batteries to something as small as 16 awg, depending on your build.

@lawrencedavidson6195 13 дней назад

Everything is available on Amazon, no big tools required.

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Yes, you’ll definitely need to invest in tools 💪🏻

@junkerzn7312 10 дней назад

Well, you don't need 4/0 cabling. You just go with 2 AWG and a 48V battery... and that's only really if you want to be able to scale to 5000W (100A). If you target 2500W, now the cabling is only 4 AWG. The biggest mistake people make (constantly make actually) is building discrete systems with 12V instead of 24V or 48V. These days I just go straight to 48V, there's no point using a lower voltage. It makes everything easier and cheaper.

@carbonrrpilot 14 дней назад

Your channel is growing quickly.... congratulations! I think the best route for new builders. Especially people worried about technology. Increasing is to wire up all your lights and any devices that you may have as a normal system With devices and breaker boxes built in But going to a female 30/50 amp rv plug and a. Andersen 12v feed that you could simply plug your power station into to power the vehicle and then down the road. If you upgrade your power system, you just plug it right back into the same 2 plugs. Easy peesy!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

That’s a great solution! Have both

@dasak59 12 дней назад

One of my favorite sayings is one is none and two is one. Having a backup is never a bad idea!

@esousa486 13 дней назад

Sorry to disagree with something you stated ..... One CAN (as I did), wire up outlets all over one's RV, Cargo trailer, etc.... and run those leads back to one point, where a Power station will be positioned, and "plug-in" all circuits to the Power station .... It has worked PERFECTLY for ALL my electrical needs throughout my 16' custom Cargo trailer !! Also solar & dc to dc charging of said power station .... I am NEVER without power !

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

I’m happy that worked for you!

@tumbleweed1976 14 дней назад

My first van power was DIY. In 2022 I bought an Ecoflow Delta 2 that easily plugged into my existing solar panels. Very impressed using 110v home appliances.

@joeblow1942 14 дней назад

Have you figured out the cost difference of your Delta vs the DIY system?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I’m happy to hear this!

@tumbleweed1976 13 дней назад

@@joeblow1942 My DIY was built 2019 with a single 100 amp hour Battle Born, $999. Fuses, wiring, tools, solar charge controller, inverter came to $800. The DIY barely ran my refrigerator and a hot pot. Today that would buy amazing portable power. My needs are met with one EcoFlow Delta 2 I paid $799 July 2023. I was very concerned about an all in one unit breaking. A few times I contacted customer service and they were helpful. It runs 24/7 powering my DC cooler, USB devices and AC cooker. I would not go any smaller. Use two solar panels, both 100 watt HQST monocrystalline $110 each. Purchased July 2019. They have always been mounted to a mini van roof rack without issue. Hope my story helps someone.

@dangeroustoman 13 дней назад

I think it all depends on where you live. I live in a cold snowy area and to make it a week with no sun i use, 800w solar, 4-100ah batteries and a Bluetti 200p. Bluetti runs all 120 devices, microwave, induction cook top ect. Batteries run all 12v stuff, fridge/freezer, diesel heater, lights, fans and charging devices. Oh and to charge the Bluetti.

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

Yeah, this would not be ideal for cold snowy locations.

@KatyInNH 13 дней назад

Great comparison! Very helpful! Thank you!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@offgridgesertdwellers 13 дней назад

Brad, wish you would have visited us when you were in Arizona. We could have shown you how an all in one system runs our whole compound. AC units, deep freezer, refrigerators, air fryer, Vita-mix, fish pond pumps, and much more. When we do our Ambulace or box truck build, we will be using an all in one unit from either Hysolis or Oupes.

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I tried to reach out to you several times but you never provided me an email address or number to contact you

@jaystewart9947 13 дней назад

Great comparison Brad. Thanks for sharing

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@mikeym.1461 12 дней назад

Just found your channel , its quality!! Subscribed right away ...

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

I appreciate that

@ApteraPioneer 11 дней назад

My van (T1N Sprinter) already has nearly 280,000 miles on it. So, I have decided to go with a power station system, which easily transfers to another vehicle (or cabin), in case my van needs to be replaced.

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

thats a great choice

@gotreactions 13 дней назад

I've been eating a lot of sweet potatoes lately too. They are so good. I usually just eat them plain from the air fryer. Since seeing your roast video, I want to get an Instapot. Take care!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Do it! Instant pot is the best

@joeblow1942 14 дней назад

that was the best breakdown of an all in one power station versus a custom build that I have heard. Thanks. Any idea how customer service is with that company?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Thank you! I always try to bring the facts 😎 they are very responsive via email

@MonicaSepulveda-zn6jr 13 дней назад

Hi Brad! It was really nice to meet you Saturday 😀. You're a beautiful soul 😊!! Thanks for the sticker.

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Hello Monica! It was wonderful to meet you. Thank you for stopping by. I wish you luck on your journey 😎

@FeMiNem-Poet 14 дней назад

☘️Class Act of Information.💐 Thank you.☘️

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Thanks! I try to bring up as much as I can 💪🏻

@GaiaCarney 13 дней назад

@FeMiNem-Poet - I agree! @nomadbrad503 has great content, information rich ☘️ His truck build is stylish, too!!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

@@GaiaCarney i appreciate that 😎

@jimsteele7108 12 дней назад

Power station without a doubt

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

not a bad choice !

@120thJubileeReport 14 дней назад

Goodmorning Vehicular dwellers. I think the all in one is perfect for Vehicles and small vans. It's alot of work to build a system and run outlets. Im getting the Kitchen vent fan next.(I have a Box Truck so ive been building my system as I go.)Enjoy your day Nomad Brad! Thanks for the mug of Expresso last week.

@nomadbrad503 14 дней назад

You’re right about that, power stations are much less work! I’m glad you enjoyed that espresso!

@TalonsRebellion 8 дней назад

Two other massive benefits of using one of these over a custom-built setup are warranty, and you can bring the battery with you to use on anything you want.

@nomadbrad503 7 дней назад

youre right about that

@joycemaurer3588 12 дней назад

Thank you!

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

you're welcome

@adventureswithsuperdave1290 14 дней назад

I’m building out a complete systwm

@nomadbrad503 14 дней назад

I agree with you super Dave!

@beatrizsese9618 13 дней назад

I love your videos

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Thank you!

@liljasere 13 дней назад

Nice video

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Thank you 😎

@Nivasi 13 дней назад

I agree with you Brad, you do NOT need a full system setup, I'm not a Full Timer per se, however I do have a MUCH smaller power station that runs my fridge quite well & I am looking to purchase another power station to run my tea kettle or even charge up my laptop.. my lights are battery operated and it is just enough for what I need early mornings or in the evenings. Though I would love to have a full set up but.. I am working on it.. - Thanks for the input MUCH appreciated

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I’m happy to hear this!

@ShawnVanNinja 14 дней назад

I have been using Ecoflow delta for 5 years and it's been enough for me. I made a video showing everything powered.

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Very nice, they make a solid unit!

@daviddarlingauthor 13 дней назад

You're still going to want a system set up in your van/cabin (etc). Ceiling vent, interior lights, etc. and have it plugged in to the power system. How do you set up a charging system for the stand-alone unit to have the vehicle charge while driving?

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

You would connect a power inverter to your starting battery and plug the power cord from the power station into that inverter

@junkerzn7312 10 дней назад

For a power station you just plug the vehicle 12V into the power station... hopefully switched 12V so it is only on when the vehicle is turned on. When presented with 12V on the "solar" input, nearly all power stations these days limit the current to 8A (100W). So its a free trickle-charge, basically. Dead simple. For a discrete DIY build there are several solutions. A DC-DC is a decent solution for 12V and 24V solar systems, but for 48V it is typically easier to install a small inverter and 4A AC-to-DC battery charger (roughly 250W). You cannot generally use a medium or large 12V inverter from the starting battery to the power station, but it depends on how much power the power station pulls when charging from "AC". Larger power stations can pull enormous amounts of power... like 1500W+, which obviously won't work well from a starter battery with a 12V inverter. You can easily over-stress and burn-out the alternator, as well as drain the starter battery dry or over-discharge it or cause the lead-acid to gas-out. So care must be taken. Its gonna depend on a lot of factors. -Maatt

@DonalRomano 13 дней назад

In my 36 foot skoolie I will be doing a mixture! With running outlets 12 volt and 120 volt outlets and lines, rooftop solar , shore power and 8000w generator with the primary power source being a Anker 767 powerhouse. Right now trying to decide the best way to transfer power sources, looking for something a little more clean tech than a big red ABC battery switch. Although yes it will be necessary for the charging of the Anker 767 when on shore power. Any suggestions?❤

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

Yes, you can install 2x automatic transfer switches. Each switch has 2 inputs. Inputs from 1 switch can be shore power/ generator. Feed that output into an input on the 2nd switch with the other input being your power station. There are RU-vid videos on this. It’s all automatic

@chillnndc 14 дней назад

That turnkey system really makes since if you don't have the skill, money or ability to someone to implement ur electronically set up. But could u power ur AC on one of those?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Yes you could! You would definitely want the expansion batteries and max solar input

@MrBeefsnorkel 13 дней назад

id like to see you review the Optivolt Pulse solar panels that work in the shade and are 25x better than the run of the mill panels. thats what im planning to slap on my box truck!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

That sounds very interesting 🤔

@MelDarkDeer 13 дней назад

How much does this one weight? Would it make sense to have two smaller, less powerful, separate stations for different areas to eliminate running wires all over? Like, a larger one in the kitchen area for cooking devices and a smaller one near the "bedroom" for things like lights, fans, and charging devices?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Yes, that’s a great idea. I know a few folks who do it that way

@donaldfrazier5244 13 дней назад

I want a self built unit,if any component fails I can easily replace it and be back up with less down time and minimal cost instead of sending it out to be repaired or replaced!

@lawrencedavidson6195 13 дней назад

I have built a few diy solar systems. Mine started out at 40 watts and now i am at nearly 2000 watts in panels. Everything has been upgraded including the wiring with larger cables all purchased on Amazon.

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I agree with that logic! I still prefer a self built system 💪🏻

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Yes, this is why a custom system is nice

@HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath 2 дня назад

Harbor freight Preaditor 5000 and a portable power station.

@livingworkingoutsidebox 13 дней назад

Brad your review and comparison is explained very well. 👍⚡️💪 Question: Is this something they sent you free for review? 🤔 Did you buy it to review? It wasn't very clear. Even though it costs around $2k, the amount of value you brought in this video is well beyond the product value. 👍⚡️💰 Have you thought of the top 10 companies you would love to have as full time channel sponsors?🤔💡

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

They sent me the unit for free but I don’t get paid for the review/video. I always keep it honest. 💪🏻

@LucasLand 13 дней назад

I heard box truck conversions are not allowed in national parks. have you found that to be true?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I haven’t checked but that could be true. There is so much beautiful land, I never went to a national park

@tdlchef2011 6 дней назад

lol awesome!!

@nomadbrad503 5 дней назад

😎

@1GoodmorningSurvivors 13 дней назад

I have a little Jackery. I like it but I would love to have a lil fridge. I will need solar for that luxury. My Jackery charges my basic stuff. My phone, fan, & a lil speaker. I’m in a suv.

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

A jackery goes a long way! You definitely want solar to keep a fridge going

@user-ok8et5rl3n 14 дней назад

My question is can you do a dc to dc with the all power r2500 ???

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Not a dc to dc but you could connect an inverter to the engine battery and plug in the ac quick charger. That would work!

@FLsheepdog1 13 дней назад

My All Powers unit breaker popped and would not reset. It took almost 3 months to get them to replace the unit. Customer service to China was terrible!

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

🤕

@chrislconley27 13 дней назад

It doesn't look like you can recharge off your alternator. It's a no-go if you're just depending on the Sun or using a wall outlet.

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

Correct, there’s not a direct alternator charging option on this one

@chrislconley27 12 дней назад

@@nomadbrad503 looks like ecoflow has a alternator device now

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

@@chrislconley27 they actually just sent me a full kit with the delta 2, wave 2 ac, and alternator charger. I’ll be reviewing it in a couple weeks

@chrislconley27 12 дней назад

@@nomadbrad503 well I guess I'm going to have to subscribe now so I don't miss the video 😊

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

@@chrislconley27 absolutely 🙏🏻

@antigroundhogday 13 дней назад

How much higher does the hair go normally? 🤔😁 Continued GL with the content/channel!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

😂 in a couple more weeks of grow out, you will see maximum hair!

@antigroundhogday 13 дней назад

@@nomadbrad503 currently living out of a backpack in South America but planning my van build. My bald self will continue to live vicariously through you until I return to the States. 🤙

@lynnyou3085 13 дней назад

Can this start up a 5kw diesel heater?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

If the diesel heater is less than 10 amps, yes

@abbe1abbe156 13 дней назад

I Ike the Jackery 3000watts because it’s portable. I just need to run my ac and microwave.

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

That’s a good one!

@TomasFaalPetersson 12 дней назад

With a custom build you can swap out individual components, if the station fails its basically scrap and you loose your full investment

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

I agree with you!

@mikethomsen5096 13 дней назад

What about wiring to the electrical panel

@nomadbrad503 8 дней назад

This power station doesn’t wire into an electrical panel. You would need a custom electrical build for that

@user-sd5ul1jy6e 11 дней назад

Costco EcoFlow $500/kWh compared to others at $1,000 to $1,500/kWh for others. (Licensed Electrician and licensed Professional Engineer that prefers no brainer cost effective off the shelf systems)

@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

thanks for the info!

@jabreck1934 13 дней назад

How many solar panels are currently being destroyed across the US? Including entire solar farms. It’s a bad option in many locations.

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

I have been energy independent for 6 years with nothing but solar panels. It works great when you follow the good weather like I do

@lonzosheppard7141 14 дней назад

we have a bluitti ac200 max

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Nice! How are you liking it?

@LucasLand 13 дней назад

is the battery lithium?

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Yes

@Bionic6tothe6 13 дней назад

You are addressing system engineer; requirements analysis, and implementation. From a consumer perspective, a turn key integrated system has the appeal of simplicity until the requirements change. A system of subsystems has some benefits of future obsolescence, repair, redundancy, and expansion. Continuing a theme from your previous video, (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TcwbF9WuqF0.html), we inevitably increase requirements and over specify. A 12 volt deep cycle, wire, fuses and a couple female cigarette plugs (sourced from Radio Shack and Sears Auto center) was once sufficient!

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I agree with you!

@kingdomfunding 14 дней назад

My Delta Pro with 400 watts is ENOUGH

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

I’m happy to hear this ❤️

@snawsomes 13 дней назад

Hilarious how fast China is improving battery tech and America is all like the best we got is gig work and live in a 400 ft ADU. Crazy times.

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

😂 you’re right about that

@snawsomes 11 дней назад

@@nomadbrad503 🙌

@ulyssesmelendres504 14 дней назад

3! ;)

@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

😎🌴

@PopsSinging 13 дней назад

I am old enough to have lived in a van with zero electric at all, after I exited the Army. I worked and lived during the day, and went to sleep on my full size bed in my Chevy extended van at night. I would sometimes use these things called candles or oil lamps, to do this other thing we used to do, read books. I did get fancy once and borrowed an extension cord, a clip on light and a portable fan from a relative who I was visiting. I am just being tongue in cheek, I have already decided if I build out another van, then I am going to use a simple electrical build, a lithium battery, charge controller, panel(s), and inverter (Of course with proper fuses, wire, etc), I probably forgot something but, I wasn't prepared to give a lecture on a subject I came across on a random video recommended to me by RU-vid..lol. The wife and I use very little electricity and according to the stats on our bill, we use 80% less than others in our service area. I am not a fan of the AIO devices because if one part fails on the device, you are out of luck, a single component is easier to diagnose and replace in my opinion.

@nomadbrad503 12 дней назад

I agree with you on being able to diagnose and repair an individual component 💪🏻

@JordanB-lc4oi 6 дней назад

@nomadbrad503 Your skills are insane...thank you..

@nomadbrad503 6 дней назад

@@JordanB-lc4oi thanks for watching 💪🏻

@nomadbrad503 5 дней назад

@@JordanB-lc4oi thank you sir

@monikor9191 8 дней назад

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@nomadbrad503 7 дней назад

thank you 🙏🏻

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@nomadbrad503 11 дней назад

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@nomadbrad503 13 дней назад

Hello Tommy! Thanks for your support. I really appreciate you 😎

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