ECOFLOW Dual Fuel smart generator Complete review ! 

I live full-time in my sprinter van . I have the : River 2 Delta 2 Delta Max The Wave 2 AC / Heater And two foldable solar panels Did I mention I live in northwest Montana and I'm 63 years old LOL I just ordered the eco Flow dual fuel generator. I ordered it because I'm tired of chasing the Sun with my solar panels. I am a big fan of ecoflow, can you tell Lol. The only item I use that is not eco flow is a all powers 200 watt solar panel. It is the highest Watt solar panel I have, and so far I like it over all the Eco flows. I recommend Ecoflow products.

Sorry, if this has already said this, but I didn’t see anything. Be careful using 87 octane fuel unless it is ethanol-free. The ethanol can wreak havoc on hoses, seals…etc. if you don’t have a local source of ethanol free gas then go with the highest octane available. The higher octanes should have no or less ethanol. Ethanol-free fuel will typically store longer with Sta-bil too. Great video….thanks.

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Great Review Johnny👍! These generators just keep getting better and better don't they? 🙋‍♂️

Another outstanding video. I'm still waiting for mine to ship. Hopefully soon.

I have the Delta Pro. I’m getting this!

The only thing that would make this better is remote start/stop, ideal for late season hunters!

Comparing this smart generator with a regular generator is about the same as comparing a personal computer with a calculator. Both can count something. But a computer can do a lot of other things, but a calculator can only count, that’s all. In my conditions, when access to the generator is difficult, remote starting and control of a smart generator is one of its main advantages. With it, I can build a nearly maintenance-free system that runs automatically. With Honda this option is not possible. Honda is a cool unit, but this cool unit seems to be from the last century. There's not even an hour meter... Even using this smart generator separately from the eco system is completely justified if you want to get almost complete automation and control over the emergency power process. If you use an eco-system, then such a smart generator has no competitors and is simply not replaceable.

Thanks for making this video; first one for the dual fuel I've found on RU-vid. Looking forward to setting ours up when it arrives soon. Really excited to try the propane option with our Delta Pro setup.

Did you happen to check the app as to the generator output I believe it’s is adjustable. Another great plus. I like charging my delta pros and extra batteries at a 39-50% rate for healthy batteries.

U forgot to mention the adapter that connects to the cord. From dual to the Pro? 😊

Should make a video of how fast they discharge

My champion 2000w dual fuel has a quick connect for propane

Hi, if you have propane and Gas hooked up simultaneously, which one is the default? Or can you choose? Was wondering also if both are hooked up and one runs out does switch automatically to the other type of fuel? Thanks 😊

I didn't realize they made gas generators,I thought they were all battery/solar.

This is great stuff!

The main reason I got this Smart Generator is that it has a carbon monoxide detector which makes it way safer.

This is too 😎

What is the difference in the ecoflo a d say a generac dual fuel

Is the 1650 charging watts due to the fact that the generator charges the battery by DC?

How do you maintain the starter battery if it sits for a long time unused?

lol just wait until power is back

Hmm spot the difference pictures do have a purpose

Why not just buy a battery generator?? Generators are still to loud .. If we were in a apocalyptic state I wouldn't use one of those because people would kill you for it or whatever supplies you have..

Ecoflow product are poor quality. My ecoflow Delta2 broke down in two months. No refund only return and repair ONLY

To all potential buyers, please avoid buying Ecoflow products. I recently cancelled my 2 orders of Ecoflow Delta 2. They are refusing to refund me. I've never received the products since they have recalled the shipment. They took away my $2,600 . Custoemr service are not responding at all. Please avoid Ecoflow products!

How many charges to the battery with the full tank of propane you’re showing we would get?

A little tip: After that first hour, run . Filter that oil with a coffee filter to get rid of the fine specks of metal. Oil, like everything else, oil isn't cheap, especially if you use synthetic oil like i do.

This will definitely complement and charge all my Ecoflow power stations whenever there is a long power outage.

Just got mine today, and used your video for guidance and it was very helpful. Thanks for making it! Do you have a video for maintenance of it?

Hello - f you don't plug anything into the generator will it remain at low power like a inverter Honda generator does untiil the load is applied Thank great video

The generator works very well with the Delta Pro but sadly not compatible with the new the new Delta Pro Ultra

Wish these could be connected to natural gas lines.

I give you permission to breathe between sentenses!

how long one propane tank lasts at max output

The grey tint in the oil is probably the assembly grease that they use when building the engines . It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor whilst the generator is in storage prior to sale.

How long did it run on a 20lb propane tank?

a good review would show this in actual [realtime] use......just sayin'....

Enjoyed the review and how the units operate and perform. Well done.

Excellent review! Very to the point! Not a second wasted!

Not having dual fuel on the first gen was the achilles heal of the smart generator. This 2nd gen fixed that issue and it’s perfect in my opinion. This paired with a Delta Pro would be ideal for extended grid loss situations. Especially in natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes where the grid might be down for days. Using a Delta Pro just to run a fridge and this generator with propane to top off the battery would be extremely efficient.

Thanks for the review of the Smart Generator. I definitely need it to charge my Delta Pro and be independent from the grid.

Why not spend $650 for a 2300 watt Firman whisper series that takes .9 gallon and runs for up to 9 hours on gas? If you buy 2 of them they can be connected giving you 3,600 watts and twice the running time for less than the price of 1 of these.

Love the channel, Question for you so I just got the new EcoFlow deal fuel generator, and when I plug it into my Delta 2 max the Delta two max turns itself off

I would love to see this setup powering a cabin on a long term basis.

Hey, Great video! It’s probably maxing out at about 1600W because of the 32A DC limit…

Could I use this generator to replace my Onan RV generator? Is it possible to run the gas line that goes into current to this and make it work? Also how would you manage exhaust? Im thinking of dipping my toes into this for the RV as a "test bed" before my house. It looks like I wouldnt even need to install a transfer switch (its an old RV)? I am thinking Smart Gen to Pro, maybe some way to hook up shore power. It seems that it only runs when the batteries get low that are hooked into it with that smart cable thing. Sorry Just trying to figure out what I can do.

Looking forward to have a dual fuel with propane and battery... so will use battery for as long as it can, then use propane as "range extension"...

would love to see them combine this with an air engine, to get that better fuel effeciency. it would end up being bigger, but it would pay off in the long run, where power is not that available.

One difference between air cooled & liquid cooled engines is piston tolerances. Though air cooled engines run a bit hotter, the delta between piston & cylinder dimentions on a cold aircooled engine is smaller than a liquid cooled engine and it heats up quicker. This reduce the wear of cold start on air cooled engines. The 5000rpm compensates for the 40cc difference with the Honda's 121cc. It does seem less elegant, but surprisingly, small capacity motorcycle engines are proving to suffer no reliability issues despite revving twice as high. Would be great to have some long term reviews. Thanks for your video.

This will definitely complement and charge all my Ecoflow power stations whenever there is a long power outage.

My regularly used Honda EU2000I generator is over 15 years old and never had one repair needed...other than required maintenance. BUT DAMN...that electric start is nice! So when my honda FINALLY dies then maybe a smart gen ...lol...FYI the ecoflow lp/gas generator is on sale for $999 right now 11/25/22.

Any idea how long a 20lb propane tank will last powering a 200 watt fridge?? Thanks ahead

Does it have an oil filter? Even my VW Beetle had one. Just a screen really but it was there. Also, how about cost of fuel. One lb of propane is about a buck CDN. One liter of 87 octane is at least 1.57 CND. Any idea how they compare on say W-hr/Dollar?

I'm just curious. Why that generator runs at 5000 rpm. While most others run at 3600 RPM.. This motor ain't going to last long at full tilt boogie throttle. Those still seems, reasonably quiet. I just don't like the note of that pitch. It's too high. So… I'll just have to be happy. With my current, 4.5 kW, Briggs & Stratton generator by Craftsman. In an open frame. With a 3 gallon or is that 5 gallon gas tank. For extended run times. And a pull start. The good old-fashioned style. But it only outputs, 120 volts. And I really need one that outputs, 240. For the HVAC, central air conditioning and heating system. I have in a, 3 separate room, diesel box truck. Recording Studio on Wheels! I go where the live shows go. To record and/or broadcast live audio and video entertainment events. And so really have never paid for a ticket. To an all day rock 'n' roll festival. With chart topping bands on the radio. They have to pay me! To listen to and record that stuff. That I do so well. Everything sounds like a hit record under my fingertips. As I am highly accomplished. And it's so easy for me. I don't even have to think about it. I go on autopilot. And don't even have to be fully conscious. To do a, superlative job. After doing it on the national level for nearly 40 years. All totaled. So, generator yes! 5000 RPM I'm not so certain about? How will it survive in the summertime? It's going to be running superhot. And it's not like it gets a lot of air. Other than through the carburetor. And how long that LCD display will last before the heat, kills it? I already had that problem with one Chinese diesel generator. The motors were fine clones of a, well established, Japanese diesel. It was all the other support stuff. That kept melting. I eventually returned it and took a nearly $1000 loss. What a nightmare that was. Just to get my hands on a diesel generator. For my diesel truck. With a 50 gallon tank. And I'm sorry. The fumes from gasoline just will not do! And so propane is the next logical alternatives. Though a bit more costly. It'll be less dangerous and far less smelly. If I just stick to, propane. And throw Homer Simpson some work. I've been suffering from gas for years. RemyRAD

I agree with you, load engine to max power when it's cold just after start is killing the engine, this is a fact. Even in cheap generators when you read user manual, it says: "start engine, wait 1-2 minutes for warm, connect load". I don't understand why they won't fix it????

I'm an actual, Audio Engineer. And I can tell you this much.. Yes. I would imagine. You heard a slight difference. Between the older unit and the brand-new unit. Simply because. The brand-new unit is still tight. And the older unit has broken in. It's a little looser now. And you will hear these changes. From a new tight engine. To a looser broken in one. Of course. Thinking about my retirement as a, Nomad. With my camper RV. Multiple electrical sources would be good. And so a handy generator makes sense. Beyond that of, battery, solar or even wind generation. When none of the conditions are right. And your battery is going flat. You need a reliable, sure bet, backup. Which requires the burning of some dead dinosaurs. That have been, filtered cooked and distilled. Making past dinosaurs kind of like, processed lunchmeat. Full of nasty stuff. Only your car or truck would want to eat. Because gasoline tastes terrible! I remember getting a mouthful of it. Back in the gas prices of the early 1970s. Yuck! And if I die from cancer? Will there be any wonder? No. No you should not gargle with gasoline. When you're trying to make the siphon work. And I sucked too hard. Nearly 50 years ago. And not dead yet. Not quite yet. Gasoline the Breakfast of Champions! And makes for explosive Fart's. RemyRAD

I like it. Mine is due to arrive this afternoon...

Does the Ecoflow generator have remote start/stop. Remote or bluetooth app?

Would you need one EcoFlow generator per Delta Pro that you own? or would one suffice for more than one without any cable unplugging and plugging into a different Delta Pro.

I know this is an old video and most likely you won't see this comment, so how long does it take to charge the Delta 2 battery on propane and also on gas.

Awesome review! 😎 I wish all youtube reviews were like this! You and Ecoflow may have just convinced me to upgrade my current dual-fuel inverter generator setup! "Most" youtube content providers babble on-and-on for 20-30 minutes about the simplest things and wander off-topic so much that I turn the playback speed up to 1.25, 1.50, and sometimes 2.0. I have stuff to do, so thanks for not wasting my time. 😊

The big drawback of this generator for me is how short the cable is that hooks to the DP. I would want my generator much further away.

This just makes so so much sense. Have solar input with duel fual backup, all controlled by the "brain". Portable, scalable, and simple. I do not see a future for hard wired solar "brains". Perhaps for panels................

520₽(8,6$) стоит 40 кг газа для машин в России🤗👍🥱

Champion 4500w duel fuel is much better,heavier though.on the Champion it has a connect for the rv,there you have it Champion is better in many ways

Can this be hooked up to a generator transfer switch ?

My Champion 200991 has a quick connect that looks just like the one on this generator. Mine was not a normal quick connect and will not work with standard quick connects.

Can you use these generators for camping ? Can you connect electric appliances such as electric stove, kettle etc and can you charge using solar panels or simply plug into vehicle and use battery only if you have no propane ?

Nice product, but with 5000 RPM, you better change the oil every few hours. I'd be amazed if you can get over 1000 hours life out of it.

Is there a easy way to set the dual fuel unit up with NG instead of Propane?

This generator + Delta Pro + Solar + Propane provides an excellent backup system for grid failure scenarios. I design data center class power systems and the features this generator offers is worth the current price of $1299. Auto start and shutoff, propane plus DC charging are key items. Yes, you can buy a cheaper generator with twice the power, but that is the wrong item to review when purchasing a total EcoFlow system.

Does it transfer for propane to gas automatically if propane goes dry? What’s the battery voltage?

With that Dual Fuel system, I actually won't have any problems running the Smart Generator whether it is gas or propane.

Does the eco duel Fuel also take panels? Or is it strictly gas or propane?

Look and feels like a Champion Generator but for $1,300

Would you recommend this over a Honda gas unit? And does this have a large battery that you can use solar panels to charge?

Жаль только, что эта штука стоит как несколько лет работы в Украине.

Great video. I'm thinking about buying one of these to use with an Ecoflow Delta Pro. Can you tell me approximately how many times you could fully charge a Delta Pro with one 20 lb. tank of propane? I'm sure it's a range and that various factors could affect it, but I'd really like to have at least a rough idea. Thank you.

One thing to note is that I can also use the Ecoflow App to monitor the Smart Generator like all my other Ecoflow power stations.

There not gold.

This is not new! I have had a TRIPLE FUEL GENERATOR for 3 years and it has a PERFECT track record!

So my question is this, can the EcoFlow Smart Generator (Dual Fuel) be used as a stand alone generator, or is it just designed to supplement the Delta Max & Pro? I'd like to know if it's worth it buying this over the conventional generators.

any word on bluetti following with their own smart dual fuel generator?

Is there an OIL FILTER on this?

What is the run time of either fuel? I can't seem to find that at 50% capacity.

So. This is 3600w? Is that on gas ? I want to know the output with propane. I have a soft start on my travel trailers ac. It runs great with my 2300w from northern tool until the outside temps get to about 95f. Then the generator can't handle the load. I want a duel fuel with 3000 to 4000w.

Which kit did you use to make your old generator use propane? Intrigued as i have the first version as well

Haha no friggin way I would pay what they are asking for that when there are equal quality dual fuel chanmars for less than half the price. For that price they should have put a real mz80 but then they would probably want 3k for it

5000 rpms with so little oil, don't see it lasting in hot weather.

How long will a propane tank last at half load

zero reasons not to use a quality full synthetic like amsoil in this case. a few dollars more to get max engine protection is 100% worth it

1:20 "nobody else has really done a quick connect on the generator side" .... Welll Champion does

What duel fuel kit did you find to install in your generator?

thats nice toy ....i find it still loud , i though it will be very salient running lol

In general you want to run it about 20 hours to break in and yeah when you first crank it it's sloshing and getting anything that might be in the crankcase out the other stuff is from the break-in period it's metal and parts wearing in in running it just one hour is it going to break it in about 20 hours I work on brand new machines I work on stuff every single day a 1-hour break-in period ain't going to break it in

Perhaps you'd get more output using a higher-octane fuel?

Very expensive for this size of generator?

Since there is only one speed, how much propane does it use in 1 hour? How much gasoline does it use in 1 hour?

does it run with less noise when on propane?