Goodbye EcoFlow Power Kit - VB43

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Due to the ongoing faults, and more serious safety concerns, with the Ecoflow Power Kit I have decided to remove it from my van build and replace it with a safe, reliable and conventional 12v power system.
For more info on the EcoFlow Power Kit safety issues watch VB42, my previous video to this.
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@pageant1fd Год назад

I believe that Ecoflow are making early suggestions that you installed it incorrectly. Which with your knowledge in this area of tech would be laughable had its potential consequences being life threatening. So many RU-vidrs had been gifted with numerous versions of these devices which subscribers were spending hard earned money on but at least you have the balls to come back and speak out when issues arise. Good on you John lad.

@zuk4wd Год назад

Exactly that.

@philld2576 Год назад

You never know ecoflow mite give you something more bad press isn’t a good thing

@Hogsters.Travels Год назад

This is so true. Ecoflow would appear to have brought this product to market before it is ready, being my simplistic take on it. I am away in my van using the poweroak ac200p to power my needs. After what is easily less than 100 charges, it only now charges to 53% from the mains. I am presently going around the houses with the sellers too who seem conveniently not to be able to grasp the simple issue. Best part of £2k what would appear to be down the pan. As for auto electricians I took my van for a minor bit of rewiring and the technician had never even seen one of these before. Aren't these pieces of kit supposed to be good for 10000 charges or so we are told? To be fair to John he always tells it like it is and I would take his technical knowledge over any of the people selling these all in 1 solutions.

@philld2576 Год назад

They are not interested in the jo public. I have to say just take your money and run because it has we're that bothered the vloke would of come down and had a look for him self Not sending someone to fit an ne one so rooooood

@sthlmcol Год назад

Surely you will get a full refund?

@peterbrockman161 Год назад

Hello John, Long time subscriber. I am in Australia. I fitted a full Renogy system in my van. 3 x 170 amphour lithium batteries, a 3000-watt inverter/charger, 200 watt solar panel and a 40 amp solar charge controller. I have never had a single issue with my system and have NO gas in my van. I have a full electric hot water system and use standard domestic electrical cooking items including an induction hotplate. I cannot fault Renogy. In 2 years, my batteries have dropped 1% of their total capacity, so I'm beyond happy.

@drewhodge3820 Год назад

It's a shame their customer service is poor. I'm sure a can speak for all the Vanlife community and say we all truly value your honesty.

@MrBookyWooky 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting. I am so pleased that you have taken the time to report this. The plug and play concept is excellent, but if the standards aren't up to the job, then another solution has to be found. A friend of mine runs a shop here in Germany converting vans. This week he had the system on his test bench. He told me he is sending it back after just two days of testing, because the display panel was sucking too many amps and the system was down to 54% after a day and that without anything attached to it like a fridge, etc. The EcoFlow support appears to be much worse than most IT support, or for that matter most other support setups anywhere. Useless and pointless. Why can't someone in the UK design and build such a unit with the plug and play concept??? Thanks John! Chris from Derbyshire living in the south of Germany.

@stevebennett6727 Год назад

I’ve commented on several RU-vidrs videos who get sponsored by Ecoflow that the reason they use them is because they are free. You can build a better system yourself John with a quality lithium setup as I have with not one seconds problem. Tried and tested plus no doubt cheaper too. Well done for calling them out.

@ally5757 Год назад

Their customer service definitely implied they’re going for the sloping shoulders not-our-fault approach. Such a shame. No apology? No compensation quote ready. This could be very damaging for them simply because the van building / van life community seems so close. Hopefully they’ll come back to you with better news. And soon! Thanks for sharing John.

@killj802 Год назад

Can’t beat switches/fuses and old school tech. Thanks for sharing John.

@kathleenwragg8 Год назад

I think under the circumstances you have remained very calm and professional, I would imagine inside you are fuming but are too much of a gentleman to show it on camera. Hope the new kit works out well for you John, looking forward to following you and the lovely Mandy on your adventures which, hopefully will start soon,

@derekeliott3389 Год назад

Was just about to buy eco flow system but will have second thoughts. Nice to have someone speaking honestly.

@donbrown8001 Год назад

WOW - I’d only watched the preview of the previous video and didn’t know it was your Ecoflow kit that had been built with such an horrendous problem !! I was just about to order a Delta 2 but I now have serious reservations about the build quality and customer service !!

@MickSnr Год назад

Jackery will be smiling at this, I too was about to spent my hard earned on a EcoFlow. Think I’ll hold fire to a little bit longer. Just glad no one was hurt 💙

@totaltouring829 Год назад

The last time I wrote on this YT it was to support John from nastyness. This time is like to give a huge shout out to the guy. He’s just potentially saved me thousands of pounds and possibly a lot more. EcoFlow , you’ve lost my trust.

@CJ-ew8df Год назад

Great move, you've been more than patient with the EcoFlow gear.

@EAP0804 Год назад

Your calm temperance is admirable 😊

@colinbone6591 Год назад

As an early adopter to computer technology I now find myself opting to avoid software driven systems wherever possible. I feel your frustration at that aspect of the problem and am frankly astonished by the wiring issue. Thank you for your time exploring this power option so honestly. I am really enjoying your content.

@lucylovitt9583 Год назад

Gosh Colin, I'm a luddite but it's nice to hear your views. I was feeling guilty about the lack of tech in my upcoming pan Asia build.....not so much anymore 🙏

@LeisureBit Год назад

Good on you John taking it out and calling it out - frightening when things aren’t manufactured to spec - I think you’ve been more than fair and given it a chance. You can do it properly now and have confidence in your install 👍 those bus bars are handy aren’t they. Thanks for being honest about it. I’m sure in the months ahead you will put it behind you and be confident in your install. All the best, David 👍

@timhall4355 Год назад

If you are not aware of the 18th edition wiring regs all you van builders should be, in relation to the derating of cables and where they run. For this reason competency and safety really do go hand in hand. So please folks a cable only shows it’s capacity in free air. As it gets covered the cable gets significantly de rated. In no way does this let off eco flow btw. That was an error to the point of negligence . Great channel btw

@geoffcampbell7846 Год назад

Thanks for the update John, I think you're doing the right thing. There's too much at stake to have potentially dangerous electrical gear in the van, particularly when you have so much lithium battery stored energy on board linked into a faulty control system. It would be different if they were paying you to test run the system but to come back and question the installation when clearly there's been a high resistance failure in the cable mid-length speaks volumes. I expect they are trying to get to the bottom of the crappy cable bodge because that will have massive ramifications but they should have been all over you with help given your visibility in the vanlife and wider technology community. I doubt they will share too much information with you now, as its commercially sensitive. But, it will be good to hear your final conclusions when it's all sorted out. 👋

@kgs1451 Год назад

Was just about to buy the system needless to say I will now look at other options Thank you John you have saved me a lot of expense and endless problems Thanks again

@ProjectCamper Год назад

Customer service is paramount, John would of contacted EF way before the video went live giving them plenty of opportunity to respond , John you sir have done the right thing and inform the public of the hazards of bad wiring in what is a very expensive fire waiting to happen, as with most kit us van builders purchase , The components brought and the trust put in companies involved that there products are 1000% safe when fitted correctly , Im so glad of all the Victron equipment and the fantastic customer service ive experienced But i agree that Renogy do have good combo units, and there inverters are way better that the size of the multi-plus. Im really gutted for you john having to re wire and undo hours of work, Best wishes Mate. 👍👍👍

@DA11NOON Год назад

It seems like they are just trying to find a way out of it to say isn't their fault But you have all the evidence in your videos Good luck John Be safe 👍

@tonymartin3780 Год назад

Customer service MUST be the most important part of any company, hiding away will only bite them in the A$$, I wonder how many people purchased goods from Ecoflo since they watched your video. Going forward this situation needs sorting and they will probably be at the show 😊

@julietjones385 Год назад

So sorry to hear you had so much trouble and they haven’t got back to you

@PATLIGHT1000 Год назад

You are very calm about all of this John, I would be bouncing off the walls. Send them a bill for your time spent.

@jonathankeerie9129 Год назад

I used to work for a cable sub contactor and the way the earth has been put together is beyond shocking. If the cable needs to be joined then it has to be spliced correctly ensuring every strand is clamped together, but your right about the guadge wire, seems a bit thin. If ecoflow have a sub contractor who makes their cables, then someone needs to be held accountable. Simply swisting some of the strands together and covering with heat shrink is far from safe.

@christinegibbins6105 Год назад

Sorry to hear of your set back. Fingers. crossed for a good outcome with Ecoflow and the new set up. Take care.

@hegster1966 Год назад

Just changed everything to renogy in my old hymer very impressed so far not an issue

@starlightdiscosfalkirk729 Год назад

I’ve always used Renogy products in the conventions I’ve done in the last few years If I every get my new van back from Mercedes I will finish the renogy install in it Great channel and great honest content

@drewselfridge2790 Год назад

WOW I don't call that a response from a meant to be reliable company with a brilliant product. I'm glad that you have decided to replace this equipment with equipment that you know works and works well. The problem I see now is that they will be trying to blame the install instead of rectifying their processes, and I don't see any apology coming soon! I think it may be down to lawyers to sort out and any compensation you do get will be based on their Risk Factor and not yours. Great to see that you have now come to a sensible conclusion as this would always be playing on your mind. Look forward to see your Renogy install instead of Victron.

@colinandpaige Год назад

We have installed the Ecoflow Powerkit in our van and we've been having issues too. While we love the design, working through all of these issues and bugs is truly concerning... We can't even get a stable AC in from shore power. We will be following you closely to see what else you find.

@GadgetJohn Год назад

The system is no longer on sale so I’m guessing they’ve realised the faults are too great to fix, hopefully they’ll be producing a version 2 in the future that’s far more reliable. I feel your pain though and that’s why I completely removed my power kit.

@ian_morg Год назад

I’m not surprised you’ve binned it back to them. Your safety is far more important and I wouldn’t have had the patience you’ve given them up until now. I look forward to seeing more of your renogy install 😎👍🏻

@SuperClotted Год назад

Renogy 50A charger is great. Just add a relay (I use 60A rated) to the PV feed controlled by the IGN feed (in a sprinter use the D+ connection, which is live when engine is running), to cut off the PV and get full 12V 50A from the alternator via appropriately sized cable connected to starter battery positive terminal.

@jinx547 Год назад

Good idea! I was looking for comments for clarification for what John said as I understood it as Max 25A DC-DC and 25A PV not a floating 50A between sources.

@SuperClotted Год назад

@@jinx547 the DCC50S has an interesting charging logic. Worth reading the online manual if you’re considering buying. One of its biggest logic limitations is easily fixed with a relay (as above). Eg if in the UK on a cloudy day, and power from PV is low, perhaps generating less than 25 watts of PV (~2A @ 12V). The DCC50S would still limit ALT to 25A. But if you cut off PV entirely, you can use 50A from the alternator, if your alternator is safely capable, to charge your leisure battery.

@kenpurnell4798 Год назад

Thanks for the information. Ecoflow need to seriously improve their aftersales customer support.

@capnsparkle Год назад

Brilliant John - so it's OK for Eco flow to burn you alive as long as their system has been 'professionally' installed. Would they send a sparky with X ray vision able to see inside the shrink wrap? Good call with ripping it all out, I wouldn't be able sleep at night. Excellent vid

@mrppodcast Год назад

Thank you John you have saved me a lot of stress and a few quid. I am a retired Electrical engineer with nearly 40 yrs in the game and their comment about installation is a load of BS. Most qualified people would has just installed the kit as supplied assuming it was fit for purpose, which with the underrated cable and Chinese splice certainly isn't. Be interested to see what you make of the renogy kit been looking at that and the vitron. Keep up the good work

@sallydacre438 Год назад

So sorry you've had such bad luck. It just worrying that someone with less knowledge than you might be in serious danger! Good luck with your new system.

@digitechnomad Год назад

OMG i have had nothing but trouble with EcoFlow in my off grid house snd my campervan, the recall i had on my test unit River 2 unit should have been a sign, sent it all back to them, and swapped everything to Bluetti equivalents, all sorted no issues and can interchange between both systems happy days

@richardsapper6167 Год назад

Feel for you, I too am fighting a van that is resisting being converted. Hang in there and go back to what you know and trust. I was going to the show to purchase a Eco Flow Delta, with your experience and the price you expect better quality and customer service. Another sale lost Eco Flow get it sorted!

@spitNsawdust Год назад

I think anyone doing their own van will come across this video and I’ve seen your issue mentioned on other channels, so, if self builders is the target market for this product and they don’t give a damn, then Ecoflow has shot themselves in the foot! IMO. Still at least we get to see you install the Renogy kit, which I’m looking forward to. ✌️

@sarahobes2758 Год назад

I hope at the very least you’ll get a full refund. I was planning to get this system for my bus, not anymore!! Thanks for the heads up John, so sorry you’ve had so much grief with it 🤗

@jamesdavison9483 Год назад

I am really disappointed in Ecoflow as I bought a Delta pro and 400w panel to go off grid in my caravan due to the encouragement of your video of your van build wish me luck and so sorry for your experience as yet so far maybe they will read our response and contact you to put it right and work with you ,

@pamfreeman5197 Год назад

I am DISGUSTED with EcoFlow. Your life... and the van... are what's worth looking after. I certainly won't recommend them to the devil. Your patience has been sorely tested and with all that you've done for them, the least they could do is LISTEN and ACT PROPERLY AND DECENTLY. I just can't believe they'd treat you like this. And not even a squiggle of any compensation. Appalling. All that money you've spent with them........ Keep your head John, as you have conducted yourself throughout. Your sanity is what matters in the end... and you certainly have that. I admire you John. Always have. Keep your chin up and Dig for England! We all love you and respect you. So there! You're a good 'un alright. Lots of love, Pam xx

@CraftyCampervanners Год назад

I can’t believe the way they treating you! Firstly - even if an electrician had done your installation, the fault would still have occurred. An electrician was not going to cut the cable cover to see if a) any joins in the cable has been made or b) to check the correct cable had been used for the installation. Do they no realise that this could have killed you!!! 🤬. We just installed a Renology lithium battery in our motorhome - it arrived within 36 hrs of ordering it. Fingers crossed you can get something in place in time for the NEC (we”ll swing by and say hi at some point - we’re there 23 - 25). Looking forward to seeing how this progresses with ECOFlow 🤔.

@timstradling7764 Год назад

Oh John! I feel for you. I commented after your install of the Ecoflow that it could have saved me a whole load of grief on my electrical instal and looked into all their smart marketing. Seemed like (an expensive) solution to my many connection issues - proper plug and play. I think your, and seemingly others, experience with their customer service / tech sales and quality control will put up a swathe of red flags to any other potential purchaser and sincerely hope the company disappears from the market. ( after you get reimbursed by them of course !!!) Under the circumstances I think you have been extremely restrained. I look forward to the Renogy install

@boo4matt Год назад

Hi John, so this is going to sound like blatant promotion, but could I suggest that you contact Merlin electrical, Exeter. Speak to Tom, or to be honest anyone there, these guys are helpful and have been there, whenever we had questions for our build. They design and fit many systems for the emergency services, military, etc. To say they know what they are doing, would be a massive understatement. We told them our electrical requirements and they designed a system with a wiring diagram, and supplied the parts we asked for, with no pressure to get everything from them. We did our own installation, when it came to the 125mm3 cable 9:38 for the inverter we were struggling, we gave them a call and they supplied the two short pieces we needed and crimped connections on for us. I cannot recommend these guys enough.

@boo4matt Год назад

@@CampervanEcosse We have been following John for many years, thank you. We know that he is very capable. We were only suggesting that these guys can supply him with some very good products and should he need any additional advice, they’re customer service is excellent. None of us ever stop learning 😁

@hairadditions Год назад

This was something I was looking into when I eventually do a self build in a few years. Sees strange that Eco Flow power kits are all now out of stock.

@Dirt-Diggler Год назад

@@CampervanEcosse to be fair DPD are probably one of the worst delivery companies there is, never underestimate DPDs ability to cock up the simple 🤣 I would think they would pull all stock and check it after a major manufacturing balls up like this, not worrying at all 👍 and that's coming from someone who dislikes the company's ethic of using customers as beta testers and spunking large amounts on launch partys instead of spending it on QC testing 😏

@LondonCarnaval Год назад

Wow🧐 shocking 😕 😳 . Thank GOD I didn't commit myself to buying it yet as I'm in the finishing stages of sound deafening and I was thinking of purchasing stage 2 or 3 . I was only holding back to see if there might be any promotion or discount 🤔 🤷. Thank you for saving me lot of grief and total loss of my investments. Now I have to start my research all over again and stop wasting my time on this ecoflow (ecodisaster). Sorry for your loss and hope you get back atleast your money 💰 😔 🙏 😢 😞 💔

@Danedogafternoon Год назад

Well this video just saved me money had just searched the system and this popped up huge thank you.

@wedrivetheworld Год назад

Your doing the right thing get rid, they have lost me as a customer too risky that could have burned the van down and to not apologise is shoddy af

@aidanmaccormac9125 Год назад

I know of a musician who did the same as you for power with his camper here in Ireland. But he used Bluetti system and he loves it.

@billsuthers3092 Год назад

Good on you John, appreciate your honesty, as for ecoflow I would give them an invoice for the goods you bought and the time you waisted on fitting their substandard equipment

@jonathanarmes8862 Год назад

Don't blame you for putting safety first. I've watched with interest the EcoFlow install and was tempted, but always had reservations with regards it being a pre-made system. A separates build like you're now proposing, although more component parts, allows for easier replacement of individual parts should an element fail. Plus it also appears you can be certain the cables you install are free from fault initially... Renogy kits looks great value and I'm sure you'll give us warts and all reviews. Are you looking at the Renogy One M1 controller?

@gavinmcinnes6391 Год назад

Great attitude John. I like the fact you are moving on. It’s cost you and it’s set you back, but you have decided to move on and that shows class. An electrician installing it would not make any difference to the product and the clear issues on how the cable was manufactured. A shocker as far as I’m concerned. You could never trust it and whilst you are at the stage you are at, get rid.

@Rennie6666 Год назад

Fair enough John. If you have a red flag its always in the back of your mind causing worry then you have made the right decision. We were thinking about an Ecoflo Battery bank but I think not now. Thanks for your heads up and the manufacturer's feedback which sounded rather poor

@nathanwarren2311 Год назад

Really sorry you have had this issue, I think it just shows that the tech is not ready. Its a great idea but the system is not ready. I am also having endless issues with support currently. I hope you hear back from them soon and can resolve something or get your money back for the kit, Look forward to seeing how you set up the traditional setup in the van.

@dougwardle2175 Год назад

Good move going for Renogy mate, we’ve been using it for a couple of years now and it’s brilliant. Dead simple and does exactly what it says on the tin. Only difference is I built my own battery (230ah)

@dixienana2006 Год назад

You are doing the right thing by pulling it out. Ecoflo in my opinion isn’t a good product. Blessings to you John.

@crafter63 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm gutted for you, John.

@TheMarkGgr Год назад

I got the Aferiy unit about 2 months ago and think it's great (especially the 12V, 25A output), although I am not using it in a van. There are just a few annoying things about it: 1. beeping noise when pressing buttons (can't be turned off) 2. not able to leave any solar plugged in 24/7 (low light causes the relay to start clicking)

@richarddickson3211 Год назад

I have Renogy in my van, the separate blue tooth modules seem to have a mind of their own, other wise all ok, 320 watt solar, 200 ah lifepo4 battery’s, 2000 watt inverter, all Renogy, .

@petermurphy994 Год назад

your confidence in the product has gone john and knowing how important this technology is to you it's clear other options will have to be explored sorry this system didn't work out for you john you'll resolve the problem as you always do best of luck mate.

@mikestickersm3mxb279 Год назад

Sorry to hear their reply John, If that is the standard of their cable then I would not want it in my van. How could you sleep without worrying that there might be another joint in the cable.

@suziemc5291 Год назад

that is very disappointing from Eco flow I would feel the same as you after what you have been through. see you at the show

@NigelJohnTuckerjt3 Год назад

Just a thought... Are Ecoflow gonna have a stand at the NEC?

@rogerstarkey5390 Год назад

Could be "interesting"?

@rogerstarkey5390 Год назад

Just checked. Not on the exhibitors list.

@jamesramsey5577 Год назад

@@rogerstarkey5390 are Bluetti on the list ?

@robertmccaig820 Год назад

Absolutely gutted for you John. I believe that you may have some recourse against the retailer, at least that's my understanding of UK consumer rights law. Get in touch with your local Trading Standards office. Health and Safety standards have been breached. Good luck to you and Mandy for the future. Sincerely Rob and Ann McCaig

@modestadventurers Год назад

Thanks for this one John. I was literally days away from ordering an eco flow

@Great-to-be Год назад

EcoFlow…’Shoulders like a steri bottle’. You’ve been a damned sight more patient than I would have been John. Well done for providing this information, it’s absolutely invaluable! 👍👍👍 EDIT…. And you’ve saved me a fortune!

@avislivingston8946 Год назад

So glad you found the fault before it would have put yours and Mandy’s life’s in danger they happily sold you that power pack knowing that your was installing yourself don’t take no shit from them so glad you are both ok best wishes Avis xx

@isobelchapman9548 Год назад

This doesn’t bode well for the company but am so very very glad you are safe.

@Gallivantinggriffiths Год назад

If they have a stand at NEC show, it would be good for everyone to ask about what you have been going through and question the quality control....... they need to get the message that safety cant be overcome by just offering a replacement....

@gary6579 Год назад

Absolutely poor customer service from them John. As others have said your life is far more important. I was looking at purchasing an EcoFlow system...NOT now..

@Roadshome Год назад

If you go with lithium John avoid Daly BMS. Bluetooth give up after a short time.

@EvoCarl 5 месяцев назад

UK price is £3300 for just the 5kWh battery.. I can get a Victron Multiplus II 48/3000, 5kWh Renogy/Roamer battery, Cerb GX, Orion XS DC-DC and MPPT for that. Paying a big premium for ‘simplicity’ 😮

@tondelo1800 Год назад

Sending their own engineer won't solve the fact that they are supplying under-sized wires, and poor manufacturing. Good on you for moving on to put something in that will give you peace of mind.

@zubeystinzen540 Год назад

I can't believe that each cable isn't resistance tested & certificated,the longer the cable runs the greater the resistance is a first rule of installation. A typical take your money and run corporate response. Good luck with it John & give no quarter in your dealings with this outfit 👍

@GeordieOnTour Год назад

That is shocking and when eco flows are installed with all the kit they use 50mm so why use smaller in plug and play. You helped them so much I hope you get compensated I'm really looking forward to renoenergy or wot it is. Love the videos

@samhartfieldlewis5247 Год назад

Bloody hell that sucks, seems and looks well made equipment. Horrible that feeling when spend a load of money and no support if it’s busted, hope all goes well sorting the next system out👍🏼. The Renogy REGO system looks interesting, wondering if will be available in the Uk at some point, anyway take care. Sam

@tonykirk1966 Год назад

What a ball ache for you. I can imagine the van build is somewhat stressful at times. Hang in there John, what doesn't kill you, can only make you stronger. I know you will get there! 😉

@davidmolyneaux5062 Год назад

We're only hearing one side of this, and after the simple window debacle you have to wonder..... Also, most suppliers only recommend installation by their own people or qualified engineers. Plenty of campers/vanners using ecoflow products with no issues.

@edwardvickers5506 Год назад

I think the cable join is terrible but was the cabling on these kits outsourced. I have their delta range power station and solar panels and they have been really popular. I haven't had a problem but a technical enquiry from me took about 10 days for a response. Not convinced on there customer care but ive heard the same about Renogy.

@davidmolyneaux5062 Год назад

Edward, maybe a qualified installer would have checked the cable and found the fault before fitting. Who knows?? Or maybe other (cheap) components in the set up have contributed to an overload?

@KeithM239 Год назад

There is no dispute that the state of that cable is terrible and there customer service is looking like it could be similar. However, yes it COULD have caused a fire, which in turn COULD have burnt your van down, which if you were in it COULD have been fatal. But it didn't! So, if you have shown them that bit of a scorch mark on your floor and then said as you did in the video that it nearly killed you and nearly burnt your van down, that's a bit more than a slight exaggeration. I appreciate that your emotions may be running high after all the time, effort and money you have put into the system, but let's keep things in perspective a little.

@richardbirch4475 Год назад

Fair play John your definitely doing the right thing....I have ecoflow products but, after what I have watched I will never buy another ecoflow product...hope the new installation goes without any problems 👍🏼👍🏼

@davidlambert9813 Год назад

Hi John, I have a Renogy system that I have put into my van with 3 x lithium 100 AH batteries, DC to DC charger and a 3000 watt inverter. Ignore the hub as I have had loads of problems with it. I also have 2 x BT2 Bluetooth devices connected. Recently installed the Renogy One that has enabled me to monitor input and output using my Wi-Fi system. Great system at a great price. Customer service is also very good.

@GadgetJohn Год назад

I was planning on getting the One panel, it seems like that’s the closest I can make to the ecoflow spec

@Cathie777 Год назад

Thanks for sharing with us John I hope it can be resolved quickly … shocking how they have approached this issue x

@paulmayesmusic Год назад

shame you had no luck with your eco flow, way to go with the renogy i recon, ive been running a renogy b2b with mppt for 2 years now with no probs at all .lovely bit of kit

@superstrings4768 Год назад

You have made my day to hear the word 'Renogy'! I have all Renogy and it has been great. If you use their batts no stupid shunt needed either. I've been chewing the fat on getting the M1 display panel so would be interested to see that if your getting one. I trust EVERYBODY is going to abstain from visiting Ecoflow if the are at NEC. I used the Victron lynx distributor with mine for neatness of cables as they don't make anything like that.

@andrewmillerphotography Год назад

I use Renogy (except DC DC as it's a faff) and it's great kit. Not sure on the M1, I'd prefer double the switches on it to make it really useful !

@superstrings4768 Год назад

@@andrewmillerphotography Agreed, and also a shame it is not a little backwards compatible as it wont work with my DCDC charger or the 2000w inverter. but will be OK with the batts and MPPT I have, so a bit hit and miss without some other expensive upgrades to current models.

@mikebourke1185 Год назад

Good on you John..what a Disappointment after all your work. Stay Free and Safe Travels 😀 👍 🙏

@martinsherman6681 Год назад

Hey this is a plug and play system, they have manufactured the cables which are of an inferior quality. Why do you need a qualified electrician to plug in, they need to fully inspect there design and quality control. Maybe under there suggestion that we have a qualified electrician to plug in all domestic appliances. Take care.

@yaminthegrey Год назад

Hari OM Well, aint that a bummer? Your disappointment oozed through the screen, John - and fair enough too. Hope you do get some satisfaction from them in the end - even if only a decent and proper acknowledgement regarding the issue... YAM xx

@gupndors Год назад

Don't bother fitting such a tiny fuse board, it won't be enough. Appreciate your no nonsense review of the power, glad I don't have that fitted. The correct response from ecoflow should have been to send you a new cable and change their processes to never use cable joins and then contact customers and check and replace joined cables.

@vanscran1672 Год назад

What a nightmare, I've said it before, have a couple of oil lamps and a wood burner stove and do away with the electrics, probably a lower fire risk as it turns out 🤔🤔🤔🔥🔥🔥😀😀😀

@syncrosimon Год назад

That’s great John, We have 2 x Renogy 50a DC + mppt charging 4 lead acids. Very simple, very fixable, works fantastic. If you don’t do all the graphs and monitoring and stuff then Victron is not needed. All you need is the battery meter. I have it mounted so I can see it when driving.

@lucylovitt9583 Год назад

For the less savvy - is that twin DC to DC or twin solar DC?

@syncrosimon Год назад

@@lucylovitt9583 it combines the solar and the dc to dc in one unit, plus we have two of them!

@lucylovitt9583 Год назад

@@syncrosimon ahh, thank you, and, presumably a mammoth alternator?!

@mrhbarker Год назад

Good work John. Ecoflow obviously don't care !

@ProjectDave Год назад

You are so right to be pissed off John. Ecoflow hang your heads in shame - pathetic response to what has happened here and seemingly not even caring. I was considering an ecoflow powerbank but will be purchasing an alternative brand product instead after this shocking situation. Good luck with your future electrical fit out John

@stevedowling1960 Год назад

Thanks for the info, I was on the fence between EcoFlow & Renogy, not anymore, I'll be going with Renogy :-)

@margaretsmith2555 Год назад

Good luck John you are a clever man I will be watching you Maggie Manchester xx

@captured-by-kenny Год назад

Only a few months ago RU-vidrs were saying the best thing since sliced bread🤔🤔🤔

@edwardvickers5506 Год назад

For sure,funny how it can all go sour. What about all the Delta max's that have been bought.

@MrPeterJMilner Год назад

John, once you have ditched the EcoFlow, go back to the old fithful Victron kit. The benefit there is Victron have something called Venus OS which is an operating system for a Raspberry Pi single board computer. You can then add Node-Red which is part of Venus OS and allows you, through native Raspberry Pi relays to be able to electronically switch anything on or off and monitor and control pretty much anything.

@lucylovitt9583 Год назад

And, for the uninitiated: where's that advantage over a switch please?

@MrPeterJMilner Год назад

@Lucy Lovitt I am a liveaboard on a narrowboat and have a cat on board. For me and my connectivity, it allows me to be able to monitor and control every aspect of the boat from the power systems to the central heating and check the fuel levels etc. From anywhere either on or off the boat through my own private network rather than the normal victron portal. 👍

@Lasse.Hansen Год назад

I may be a bit to careful at times but in most vanbuilds i have seen on youtube it seems to be no problem with putting high power electronics,fueltanks for dieselheaters and all sorts under the bed.What if something goes wrong with any of this and your asleep?Just a thought.

@thinkfirst9464 Год назад

Trading standards springs to mind (fit for purpose)

@zoltar666pz Год назад

Defo 10000000000000%

@mikebillett7935 Год назад

Totally agree… set the lawters on them

@john-xx8nc Год назад

Mmm shocking ,I hope you can resolve the compo and they can test and come up with a answer for you and all ,chin up ,all the best

@martinph9052 Год назад

Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise because someday in the future one of the components will fail and you will be unlikely to easily replace it. You had good reliability with Ecotree batteries and various Victron components. You knew that all the wiring was correctly sized and connected. Your old system you could virtually replace the parts overnight. I think the Lost in Europe review is correct. I have a Jackery 1000 with two solar panels, I bought it because my previous van didn’t have solar and I used it as an electric hook up when off grid. The van has gone but I still have the Jackery. When off grid now the Jackery is used for the electric kettle, slow cooker and air fryer, all 900 watts. My current van has solar panels that keep the van fully charged. We also use the Jackery at home for charging laptops, tablets, phones etc. It’s handy because there are no cables across the floor. Yes it takes a while to charge the Jackery but in my case it doesn’t matter. The Jackery is handy for pumping the tyres up using a 12v pump as well as transferring the water to the van tank from an Aquaroll. This is where the Jackery type of kit is very useful but to run the whole van probably not.

@GadgetJohn Год назад

I’ve never used ecotree batteries.

@martinph9052 Год назад

Ok you used Polinovel batteries but you never had any problems with them as far as I am aware.