How To Fast Charge Your Power Station From Your Vehicle!

[@T4Rgarage]

Please note some power stations such as the Bluetti AC200 max may require 30v to access faster charging and thus will be capped off at 10a for ~240-270watts of charging.

[@BRadFPV]

Huge bummer as I already purchased a similar DC/DC converter. ETaker F1000. I scoured the Bluetti spec sheet and couldn't find this limitation!!! Source please :)

[@jeo44]

Is there a different converter that will work?

[@thepatternforms859]

So ecoflo is better then?

[@nickhoughton7826]

Can anyone verify if this statement is correct. I have an ac200 and want to take advantage of this hack. I also.cant find any infonto substantiate this comment.

[@dons5105]

So can you charge with another 48volt battery through solar power inputs?

[@luchaDor]

Did this same setup in my FJC last year...its been working great to keep my EcoFlow Mini charged up while also powering the Fridge when driving along. Works great!

[@BrianHackettHACKit]

I love it that you're doing tons of content on the 4Runner I hope my comment makes a difference please keep doing them right now you're one of my favorite people cuz you keep constantly putting out content fast on the Forerunner and you do pretty good I like your instructions they're easy to follow you really do show certain things not just quickly but keep doing what you're doing it's been a lot of help for me

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks so much! I’m currently in prep mode for a trip to Utah, hoping to release a couple videos soon though. Much appreciated!

[@ChilePicanteKornNvtz]

Completed mine last week using 25’ 4 AWG jumper cables instead of purchasing cables by the foot. Cut the ends and crimped down terminals. About to test this on my first trip with the setup on my EcoFlow delta 2 w/extra battery.

[@ChilePicanteKornNvtz]

When I ran a test, I could not get it to charge above 398 watts.

[@T4Rgarage]

398 watts is pretty darn good though

[@dirtnsmores]

That's a really good idea. How did it work out?

[@ChilePicanteKornNvtz]

It worked great. Charged quickly while driving and the temps were very minimal. No hot wires. All terminals were cool to the touch.

[@ianadkins-2530]

if you put the DC to DC converter under the hood you can run much cheaper cable to the power bank and you have many more places you can connect your acc wire to. with the cable running to the rear being lower current and higher voltage you will get less voltage drop over the distance.

[@Echolimabravo321]

True point, but how will the added heat from the engine affect the Dc -to-dc charger???

[@jamesdean7756]

@@Echolimabravo321lol no answer 😂

[@HighEnergy]

​@@Echolimabravo321something to ask victron

[@jeffreywalker-f1o]

@@Echolimabravo321 Ram has battery inside cabin--no heat issues. Thanks for this tip. I'm going to try to mount the converter under the driver's seat. NOW--what size wire would you need from the converter to the 15 feet to the rear of the Promaster? Thanks.

[@ssparrrkyy]

I already have a dual battery setup on my FJ. Ran a power line to the back, next to the OEM AC 400w plug of the FJ. The added plug is a 12v cigarette plug. QN: can I just install the Victron DC /DC converter in the engine bay and use a 12v cig to T60i adapter for the ecoflow? QN: I have a smaller power station , so will this work for 12v cig to smaller non T60i adapter?

[@KingSev]

That’s my next upgrade bro! Keep them coming

[@T4Rgarage]

Thanks brother!

[@FanTexon4-Runner]

Blessings 4Runner family!!

[@arborigenie]

Mate, thank you so much for sharing! That is exactly what I was looking for! Cheers Legend!

[@John-eq8cu]

One issue I see with your solution: it is not current-limited. The charge-controller in the Ecoflow will try to pull as much current as it can from the source, as it does with any solar panel. That might overload your converter, or your ecoflow charge controller. A better alternative will be to use a constant-current buck-boost converter for your input, and set the current to be the max that the ecoflow can pull.

[@hardtruth2039]

Great video. I came very close to buying the victron orion. I just picked up an Ecoflow Delta 2 Max and their new 800w alternator charger.

[@T4Rgarage]

Nice! Damn that thing is pricey though. I’m interested to see how fast it charges. It’s variable based on what your alternator is capable of so I’m guessing 800w is best case scenario with a high output alternator. If you aren’t running AC or other accessories it’ll probably pump out good power too.

[@liljasere]

Very neat installation I had to go the inverter route because I use a lot of power and don’t drive long enough to make this solution work I had to go for a 1500w inverter which charges the delta 3 times as quick as the victron could do thankfully I had a 140A alternator

[@T4Rgarage]

Thank you! Watts/Volts=Amps. So if your Ecoflow was using the full capacity of your 1500watt inverter that’s about a 125Amp draw, which leaves only 15amps for everything else 🤔 You probably aren’t using the full capacity of the inverter, at least I wouldn’t want to.

[@liljasere]

@@T4Rgarage That’s right I have it set to 1200w input in the app and I also didn’t mention I have 2 lead acid deep cycle batteries under the floor from my original installation as a buffer it’s been working great for nearly 3 years, had to go this route because i rarely drive longer than 2 hours a day and have no solar

[@T4Rgarage]

@@liljasere Ah gotcha, that makes sense.Sounds like you have a great setup. What vehicle is that in?

[@liljasere]

@@T4Rgarage It’s a uk spec 4x4 Vw Transporter

[@chipsun2504]

I mounted the inverter closer to the car battery like in the hood, and ordered a longer solar wire, which lowered the cost and kept the wires safer/neater IMO

[@arriagada1957]

The heat from engine bay ?

[@jamesdean7756]

@@arriagada1957 noone will answer this question 😂

[@Baebon6259]

instead of wiring the accessory signal, I remove the loop wire and put a on/off toggle switch in between. Turn it off when I don't need to charge.

[@albertliang4076]

Great video! Question with the ignition wire, can we wire to our controller for the lights, will it works the same? Or it has to be wire to the fuses.

[@paulowen4328]

The new Victron Orion XS does 50amp 700w, which is only a 100w less than Ecoflows proprietary one. I'm going with the Orion XS personally as I build out my own systems vs. the all in ones.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@paulowen4328 Nice! I’ve watched some test/review videos of the Ecoflow alternator charger and it seems to charge at 800watts temporarily at idle for some people but then reset to 0watts and work its way back up to 800w. It did this over and over because the alternator wasn’t putting out enough at idle to support the 800 watts. They didn’t mention if they were running AC or any other accessories at this time tho. Do you have a high output alternator?

[@cristopherandino3000]

I just got the Ecoflow Delta 2 with 2 rigid solar panels of 100W each. I'm planning to use the Ecoflow alternator charger along with the solar panels to keep my delta2 charged and ready to go when camping or on road trips. The ecoflow Dc to Dc charger goes up to 800w when charging the delta2.

[@TheAaronReynolds]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for this beautiful tutorial. Well done!

[@rndsommer40]

At non power campsites i run my bestek 1200 watt inverter and charge my bluetti in turbo mode and it'll charge fast at almost 400 watts.

[@robbie4116]

how do you connect the ecowave to the victron.. you didnt show that.. thanks. can you post a pic of the connection from victron to the ecowave and what wire etc and what port. thanks

[@T4Rgarage]

@@robbie4116 The solar charging port next to the other charging inputs on the back of the ecoflow. The XT-60i cable goes into it, it has the orange male end.

[@OutdoorMemories]

Great video! Easiest tutorial I've found. Just installed one on my Subaru Forester.

[@helenabha]

Your video is excellent for 4runner owners !!! Is there any reference information for a 5gen 4runner to upgrade the stock alternator (high Amp output)? Thank You.

[@T4Rgarage]

I haven’t had any issues with the stock alternator. Just don’t try to run a winch or anything like that at the same time and you should be good

[@Treetopflyer777]

I LITTERALLY have have this project on my table in my garage to install. Perfect timing!!! I’m planning on running the accessory wire into my auxbeam as a switch to power the converter on and off. Think that’ll work? Btw are you running a stock alternator?

[@T4Rgarage]

I think 6 gauge will work just fine, I just decided to go a bit further in case I decide to add anything in the future. Wiring to the auxbeam will work great. Yes, I have a stock alternator

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@T4Rgarage thanks. I actually made a mistake. I did buy 4 gauge. I think this is gonna be a great set up (if it works on my Bluetti. I have the AC 180) I just have a bit of a concern about alternator output. I don’t have any way of testing it, so so I don’t really know how it’s going to affect it. Anyway, thanks for the video. It was exactly what I needed to do the install!!!

[@T4Rgarage]

@@Treetopflyer777 Ah that’s good. For the Bluetti you will need a different solar connection. DC____? I’d suggest getting some extra white panel clips, they break very easily. I replaced a few during the job. Also when you are in the hatch you can actually pop out the tray to for better access to some grounding options and to help you pull the wire though. Hope it goes smoothly for ya 😁👍🏼

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@T4Rgarage thx! What I’m going to try to use is the OEM Bluetti solar panel DC charging cable. I’m going to hook up a solar charging extension cable to the converter. Those cables have solar connecters on one end, and I’ve crimped loops on the other end. So basically, I’m gonna try to just plug the converter into the Bluetti using the solar panel charging cables. Hopefully it’s stupid enough to think it’s solar. Lol

[@helenabha]

If I have a solar panel on the roof, how to connect it to Ecoflow Delta 2 with this setup? Thank You!

[@Wijkkie]

I build this Victron in my van, with good cables etc. I have a charge of 500 Watt charging at my Powerstation. I backed it down to 450 Watt...

[@T4Rgarage]

@@Wijkkie Nice!

[@mikemey01]

This is a great writeup, thanks. Any thoughts on tying into the 100/400w inverter button next to the steering wheel instead of the ACC fuse?

[@jakemetz1742]

Is there any harm in the converter always being on when the car is on? Even if the circuit breaker is manually set to cut power

[@T4Rgarage]

When I am not using my power station I try to have the power cut at the breaker. There have been plenty of drives where it isn’t plugged into a power station and it’s receiving power without any issues though. Doesn’t seem to harm it

[@jakemetz1742]

@@T4Rgarage Thanks so much for the reply. Not the best at electronics clearly. I wasn't sure about the accessory switch from ignition always being on but now see the breaker cuts the power.

[@lakayfreddiecastillo2599]

I love all your videos and this is one is the best for me since I want my Bluetti 200 max to connect dc to dc to my ram 2016 2500. Can you add a diagram on this connection please.

[@myYotarunner]

Love your videos.. i just have one question, do you think this system will not have bad effects on oem alternator?

[@BVN-TEXAS]

They only issue with those breakers under the hood is the heat makes them trip at a lower amperage.

[@jasonh807]

Was about to pull the trigger on this setup bit just saw Cali raised made a 400w “any time harness” for the OEM converter let me know your thoughts ?! Thnx anyway !

[@SeanRong-k7z]

Great video. My camper van has a thick-gauge wire from the starting battery to the auxiliary battery. Can I do the same thing from the auxiliary battery posts? Thanks for your time.

[@RobChho]

bro, thank you so much! amazing install vid.

[@T4Rgarage]

You're welcome!

[@VictorRoman-ul1om]

2 Question? 1-Can you parallel more than one of these to get more wattage to use it with the newer EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Whole-Home Backup? 2- if I created a temporary attachment to run a long cable to my EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra, does the accessory cable have to be installed for the DC to DC charger to operate? Thank you for the video. Very helpful.

[@stormtrooper4r]

I have a Goal Zero 1500x and wanted to know if this install method will work with it or not. Thank you

[@ingalway]

Great video. I want to do this on a Gen 3 Prius but I imagine it could be a different process. If anyone has any tips/advice it would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@rjhein]

Wow, awesome vid - thanks so much for posting! One question is I have the Bluetti AC180 with solar input, however the connector to the solar charging input is completely different... I'll be looking high and low to find the correct adapter to run from the DC/DC converter to the solar input in my Bluetti, unless you have any suggestions... In any case at least I now know how to run the wires. Thx for the supply list as well!

[@chrisdoeseverything123]

Have you seen there is now a 800W Ecoflow alternator charger that is pretty much just plug and play now?

[@jwiereng]

Yes - but not cheap

[@jyo8914]

Thanks for that step by step!

[@grahamkearnon6682]

I would suggest that if your vehicle brand offers an uprated alternator grab it, you really don't need to die in the middle of nowhere!

[@DonalOSullivan-of3uf]

Great video but I think you are using a different 4 awg wire than you recommend in link you are using copper not copper clad.

[@AliiiZibaaa]

Great video by the way how fast it changed compared to EcoFlow 800 w Alternator model

[@russellfield8539]

Great video which Oion converter do you recommend to charge a Bluetti AC200 max

[@JasonConroy]

Can you do better than 10A with the Anker C1000? Anker says it can take up to 600W with actual solar panels.

[@jwiereng]

Could you put the converter under the hood, and run the higher voltage line through the truck? Would this allow you to use a smaller wire?

[@joserenteria1713]

Sorry but it will keep going when put in drive?

[@markthegunplumber8376]

I'm doing the Renogy 12V 50A DC to DC Battery Charger with MPPT, On-Board Battery for Gel, AGM, Flooded and Lithium Batteries, Using Multi-Stage Charging, Solar Panel and Alternator. they are on sale from the mfg for a little over $200 it charges up to 650 watts and will also accept 650 watts of solar power as well. I'm using it t charge the 2. 100ah AGM batteries in my 5th wheel and will add a pigtail so that I can charge our Goal Zero 1500 or the Eco Flow pro 3600 while we drive. This way we have the solar setup i built for the trailer and should we need it we have a redundant generator with us we have 2-400 watt foldable ecoflow solar panel sets and a 200 watt foldable smaller set as well. I'm leaning on taking the Goal Zero because at 65 years old hefting that Ecoflow at 100# is a pain and the Goal Zero ain't much better so I put it in the storage compartment of the trailer and leave it there. The alternator charger from Ecoflow is way over priced even on sale it was $400. Someone needs to make this stuff lighter and more affordable. Thank Goodness my Wife bought all this stuff just in case years ago at 1/2 the price it is now. We are just getting around to getting it working.

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Seen another video that had a switch in the back to charge the guys Eco pro and air compressor, then the guy also ran another wire to another switch to the front of his cab that killed the power to the switch in back so when his Eco Pro was charged he didn't have to pull over and run to the back to turn the switch off. Just food for thought guys! :)

[@Bangrs85]

Hi mate, I really like this setup. Can I ask, does this setup (yours in particular) automatically charge the ecoflow upon vehicle ignition without having to go to the powerstation and turn it on as well? I know with ecoflows new 800w alternator charger, the ecoflow has to be turned on for it to start charging. So if it is not on, I would need to turn on my vehicle, then go to the back of the vehicle and turn on my ecoflow, bit of a trivial inconvenience I know, but not sure how the ecoflows electronics acknowledge the solar input chargeing? Hope that makes sense, Cheers from aus!

[@billyk7831]

Great video. How long would it take to change the power station from empty to full with this setup?

[@spruceleee]

1kwh from 0 @ 400w = 2.5 hours

[@Clayton_White]

The PECRON 500W Car Charger DC1242-500 seems like a more simplistic solution. I came here looking for an alternate solution since it's on backorder.

[@KirbyLouis]

They are shipping now. Just got my pre order from the late August batch installed it and ordered another 2 days later. Ordered on Sep 12 should arrive this week 16-18th. Still 149$

[@Clayton_White]

@@KirbyLouis Same. Going to install soon. Any mounting ideas? I'm thinking somewhere in the back.

[@leosal90]

Such a great video. Thank you. I have an Ecoflow Delta 2000 (11-100V, 13A). Can I use the same set up as you?

[@leosal90]

Delta Max 2000

[@T4Rgarage]

@@leosal90 Yes, you can. But because of the 13A limit on your station, you will charge at about 350watts, which is still very good. Thank you!

[@wt9653]

This is an old video. Ecoflow just came out with a smart 800w alternator charger. So did Pecron with 500 watt charger.

[@101meowkitty]

Is this possible with a Dewalt 1000w inverter and a pecron 600?

[@tbirdbrad3210]

@T4Rgarage have you heard of anyone using an Ego Nexus power station with 4x12ah batteries? Would the solar charging attachment eliminate this process or is all of it necessary? And how well does it work? I have ego tools and a nexus already so I’d rather not buy an entirely new power station if I don’t have to spend the money. Ego batteries are 56V and the nexus is a 3000W capacity station. Thx.

[@DannySocalFishing]

What is max ah input of your power station? My Bluetti EB240 has max 10 ah input. Can I used that DC-DC for my Bluetti EB240?

[@joseberrios2444]

Can i do the same setup on my 2018 Subaru Outback ? Thanks!👍

[@T4Rgarage]

If your alternator can support another 35 amps of output it shouldn’t be a problem

[@edwardsigmasvn7184]

this is fantastic, greatly appreciate the guide and walk through! if you were to do it all over would you consider the Eco Flow Alternator charger instead?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@edwardsigmasvn7184 I haven’t tried the alternator charger so I can’t really compare the two. I reached out to Ecoflow but they haven’t got back to me. I am not willing to fork out the cash since this works good enough for my needs

[@edwardsigmasvn7184]

@@T4Rgarage whats your total cost associated with this build you've got compared to the 400$ the 800w ecoflow is currently selling for?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@edwardsigmasvn7184 I have links to all the parts in the description, I haven’t calculated the total cost but it wouldn’t be hard to do. It’s definitely cheaper than the alternator charger

[@edwardsigmasvn7184]

​@@T4Rgarage I greatly appreciate that for input! space is premium in the FJ, are you worried about the temps at all?

[@miniharez]

Ecoflow actually has its own alternator charger and it charges it at 800w. It’s pricey at $599

[@T4Rgarage]

It was just released. It charges up to 800w max based on what’s available. So for most people it will charge at less than 800w unless they are driving a vehicle with a high output alternator. It is pricey for sure, I’d love to try one out though and do some tests

[@mattsjoelfernandes9132]

Wow what a fantastic video. I have the River 2 Pro. So presumably it will just charge a bit slower given its limitation to the 220w watts solar?

[@nickmetr6716]

Very helpful! I do have a question, is this still going to work with river 2 series stations with their capped input power of 220W? Thank you!

[@T4Rgarage]

It will work but you will only charge at 220W with that station unfortunately. It is still much better than the 80W you would get with the included car charger, but will still take a fair amount of time to charge.

[@nickmetr6716]

@@T4Rgarage thank you for the clarification, keep up the good work🙌🏻

[@damiansmith391]

If you have dual battery, do u need to turn on your car to be able to charge the power station?

[@3quartersbull4]

Great idea but not sure if it will work for me. I’ve got a semi with 4 batteries daisy chained. Will that be too much?

[@johnRedfern]

Thanks for the video It is very helpful Just a few things I need to know if you don't mind

[@johnmknox]

Does it harm the power station and the longevity of its batteries to charge them at such a fast rate?

[@T4Rgarage]

Plugging it into the wall at home will charge it faster, it’s safe

[@roadrider1100]

Great installation vid! Question - my Bluetti does not recommend charging and pulling a load (like my fridge) at the same time (but I do). Is your fridge plugged into your powerstation while charging?

[@T4Rgarage]

Yes it is, seems to work fine. EcoFlow FAQs say it’s okay and that it actually has a passthrough function. So if it’s charging at 430 watts but the fridge is pulling 30watts, 30watts will go to the fridge and the remaining 400watts will go to the battery

[@Treetopflyer777]

What model Bluetti?

[@andrewlimm]

awesome video! do you know if this same setup will work on toyota's hybrid system? i have a 20023 tundra hybrid with a smaller 12v start battery.

[@ctclimberguy34]

It would depend on your alternator.

[@stephenlim5106]

Wanting to do this with my Rav4 Hybrid; any thoughts on any differences with the hybrid 12v battery? or should be same set up?

[@T4Rgarage]

That’s a good question, I am not sure. It requires a lot of power from the battery/alternator and with the hybrid motor the engine isn’t always running/powering the alternator/12v system

[@Big_Mafuta]

Hi mate, nice video but this will not charge the Bluetti AC200max at 420watts. The 15A charge only kicks in at 30v and higher and will charge at 8A if volts is less than 30. Most you can hope for charge the AC200Max is 8Ax28v=224watts

[@T4Rgarage]

Ahh damn! Sorry about that 😔 I’ll have to make a note so other people are aware. I really wish Bluetti would state that in their tech specs like others have.

[@LovesDaSun]

@T4Rgarage Jasonoid video about fast charging was successful with this charger on AC200max kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2ibg6ugh72HpJYsi=-c5uNFHQ1cH1L-Ca

[@russellfield8539]

Can you meet the 30 volt reqirement using another converter, if so which model

[@helenabha]

If i have a solar roof panel, how to connect to Ecoflow Delta 2 together with the alternator charging?

[@P474D1N]

I'm hoping to find that same thing out!

[@P474D1N]

I seen on tinkerersAventure channel he had BOTH connected at the same time and was pushing 600+watts to his ecoflow while driving!

[@liljasere]

Doesn’t the delta 2 have 2 separate mppt charge controllers? Why can’t you just plug the panel into one and the car charger into the other

[@P474D1N]

@@liljasere car charger is only 100 watts solar is several hundred for most people.

[@liljasere]

@@P474D1N I’ve just realised you are talking about the delta 2 not the Max which has 2 inputs not 1 what video are you talking about where he shows 600+ while driving ?

[@dirtnsmores]

I have an anker solix c1000. Hoping to get a similar setup like yours. But routed to the back of my truck. Would you do anything different for a truck bed?

[@RyanByrd-l2m]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@deshavvn321]

Will this work for a jackery explorer 2000 plus????

[@johnRedfern]

What gauge wire should we be using and what size circuit breaker should we get I have the Blue Eddie 180.

[@T4Rgarage]

With that Bluetti you will be limited to 10a so about 270 W charging maybe a little less. Just use what is listed in the video/description and you will be set :)

[@k31rifleman]

FYI Just bought the ecoflow delta 2 at Cabelas on sale for $659!!!!

[@T4Rgarage]

That's a steal of a deal!

[@Mc.Cartor]

Hey folks, I'm new to this, and I've got a question: Here's my rookie idea: instead of installing the converter, could I skip the whole converter and wire the O-Ring-XT60 cable directly from the starter battery to the power station? I mean, I'd have to remember to unplug the alternator... but in order to charge with solar, you'd have to unplug it anyways whenvere I want to charge the power station using solar. wouldn't that save me the hassle of installing the converter altogether? Yeah, I know I wouldn't get the 30V charging, but maybe it's worth considering. Thoughts? Appreciate the help, guys!

[@HoustonBrownPhotography]

Very useful thank you. I have mine hooked up very similar but I ran a negative wire from the battery which I guess I really did not need to do. However, for some reason, my 40 AMP breaker keeps poping after about of minute of charging and looking at the EcoFlow app the input is all over the place peaking out at 420 watts then the breaker pops. Any idea why this would be happening?

[@T4Rgarage]

Which breaker did you purchase? Brand/model number? You could try turning the output dial back a bit on the Victron unit. Also make sure there are no shorts on your positive input

[@T4Rgarage]

Which gauge wire did you use? I would check the whole length of the wire to ensure it isn’t pinch of shorted out on the frame or body anywhere. This often happens when putting panels back on

[@HoustonBrownPhotography]

@@T4Rgarage6 AWG. The thing is about it shorting to the frame is that it works for quite some time although the output fluctuates. I would think if it was shorted to ground, it would pop the breaker immediately. I think what I'm gonna do is run a wire straight from the battery outside the vehicle to the back of the vehicle just for testing purposes and see if that works. That will least tell me that the problem is in the positive lead.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@HoustonBrownPhotography I was thinking maybe just ever so slightly shorting out intermittently due to something pushing through the insulator on the wire. It’s strange that it fluctuates, it’s almost as if there could be a bad connection. What I can say with mine is that it instantly reaches 420 watts and stays there, it only fluctuates by about 1-2 watts

[@HoustonBrownPhotography]

@@T4RgarageGood thought. I will have to check it out and see. Thanks for all your help and quick responses. Already ordered some heavier wire.

[@marlonaquino9554]

Can we also charge delta 1st gen? Mine cap was 10amps without xt60i port. I am thinking to put 40v and 10amp. Is it possible?

[@HYH420]

how is the vehicle acting? any interference next to your main harness like that? can always run a grounded shield

[@T4Rgarage]

@@HYH420 no interference, works great

[@Ubie1-1]

Can you only run the negative/ground wire to the frame of the vehicle or can you run it to the negative post of your battery instead?

[@T4Rgarage]

I did it from the frame, the negative post isn’t necessary

[@stephen_borg]

Did I miss where you ran the same guage earth to ?

[@danielledelorme2537]

Is my 105 amp alternator of my astrovan strong enough to charge my delta 2....my orion is already installed and work well...but will my alternator last ??

[@arthurzielinski8187]

Curious if you can wire this through an aux beam switch panel.

[@arthurzielinski8187]

Fast forward: yes you can. Use the trigger input on the victron and wire it to an input on the Auxbeam

[@helenabha]

For the 4runner Alternator, can it continuously supply such amount of current for Victron DC to DC converter? Would it impact the 4runner alternator especially during winter (i.e Alternator charging + heat + head lights....) ?

[@T4Rgarage]

The alternator is 100-130 amps. Most are 130amps I believe. You can check by finding the part number on the side of yours, a smartphone camera with flash will help. This setup will draw 35amp. You should be good unless you are using a bunch of other high amp accessories at the same time

[@luisnavarro9032]

can this be done on a Jackery 1500 pro or 2000 pro? I cant seem to find the solar panel inputs :(

[@knightsy55]

What cable is it coming from the Victron to the power bank? I've got the ac200max and want to do the same set up? Thank you

[@T4Rgarage]

@@knightsy55 please see video description

[@zingdogg7013]

I have to ask.. Why can't the cigerette lighter adapter be converted to 24 volts? Just a carpenter here.. I honestly have no idea what I'm asking.

[@T4Rgarage]

The internals are different because they designed it for 12v. It’s confusing

[@chadshumway9951]

Ok forgive me as I am just getting my feet wet and I am not an electrician. But I would assume like the Tacoma there is a 400 watt 110 plug in the back correct? What is the advantage of this over that?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@chadshumway9951 that won’t work unfortunately since it is a modified sine wave inverter. You need a pure sine wave for most power stations. Also the 400w only works while idling and it’s 100w while in motion I believe

[@chadshumway9951]

@@T4Rgarage that’s true. I just did a bi pass harness to keep the 400 watt constant. I have a lot to learn it seems about electricity.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@chadshumway9951 Ah damn, it would have been perfect for you with the bypass. I wish they had used a pure sine

[@johnwilliams8131]

does it have to connected to the starter battery, can it be connected to my second battery (leisure) I have a spot right next to it free.

[@T4Rgarage]

You want it connected to the power coming from the alternator (directly) as it’s drawing quite a few amps

[@dan32one44]

Good 👍 stuff..

[@antok86]

So you can’t charge the delta 2 from the outlet 400w inverter plug in the back of the 4Runner?

[@T4Rgarage]

No, unfortunately it’s not a pure sine

[@Overland_FJC]

I have the anker 767 and was going to build this setup. It takes an xt60 but I can’t find any info on if it will take an xt60i. Are those connectors interchangeable so that I could use the xt60i plug in an xt60 slot?

[@frspp]

Xt60i might be Ecoflow special, I think Anker uses non-i XT60

[@flipboy062]

Since the Ecoflow River 2 Pro only allows 220W max solar charging does this mean this setup won't work or will it simply cap at 220W for charging?

[@T4Rgarage]

It works but it’s capped at 220W

[@conecrazy]

instead of hooking tapping an accessory fuse, what if I hook that up to one of the 20A buttons on my switch pro?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@conecrazy That would work, just don’t forget to turn it off. It’ll drain your battery almost instantly

[@conecrazy]

@@T4Rgarage I want to be able to turn the charger off like when I don’t have the battery in the car.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@conecrazy I just flip the fuse in the engine compartment. There is a button on it

[@conecrazy]

Just thinking worst case scenario. If I were sitting idle, like when stuck in traffic, I'd like to be able to shut off the charging so it doesn't overheat the alternator.

[@lawrencewiddis2447]

Does this mod void any warranty?

[@BenjiLorenz]

What power station is that? Delta 2?

[@jamesdean9198]

How did you know what size wire and fuse to use for the signal wire?

[@T4Rgarage]

I could have used a smaller wire. I just had that one on hand. You can find tools online where you enter the volts/amps/length and it will tell you what size wire to use. The amp is on the fuse you are using and it’s obviously a 12v system

[@T4Rgarage]

Since it’s just an accessory wire it doesn’t have to be large or high amp. There is no draw

[@ChuckNorris01]

Why you didn’t choose the 6 gauge wire instead of the 4?

[@T4Rgarage]

More buffer and flexibility to potentially add something else down the road

[@ChuckNorris01]

@@T4Rgarage I see would you recommend the 6 gauge if it was strictly used for this? According to online wire chart 4 gauge is recommended but I’ve seen folks use 6? So just trying to see real life opinions?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@ChuckNorris01 I would use 4

[@c5juarez]

Just setup this DC to DC like you outlined and only able to get 240W to the Bluetti AC70 power station. Why such a disparity in wattage?

[@T4Rgarage]

Hi there. I explained it in the video, it was on the 2nd slide I believe. I have provided different examples and explanations. You need to look at the specifications of your power station and its solar charging input capabilities. Some will allow fast charging and other won’t. The AC70 is restricted to 10A unfortunately. So you must be outputing 24vx10a=240watts

[@T4Rgarage]

You should be able to get more though have you turned the dial up on the Victron unit??

[@c5juarez]

@@T4Rgarage Thanks for replying! I have dial turned all the way clockwise. Must be that the 10A input is the bottleneck. Although solar panel max input is 500W for this Bluetti AC70. I would need a DC to DC to go from 12v input to 48v output to get more wattage.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@c5juarez That is correct. I actually sold my old power station and bought one with better solar charging capabilities during my own install for faster charging. Best of luck

[@urbaniacaravan]

Can we use VSR within this curcuit.

[@doberman118]

did you upgrade to a high output alternator ?

[@T4Rgarage]

No and it has had no issues, I’ve ran AC and air cooled seats while charging at 420 wats

[@anaskhan4]

Why not use a simple pure sine wave inverter that generates easy 800 watts an then charge the ecoflow with it. Its much more cheap and great way to fast charge ecoflow. What i am missing

[@T4Rgarage]

@@anaskhan4 Vehicle is DC and the ecoflow is DC so you would be taking DC then turning it into AC just to have the ecoflow just turn it back into DC. Each time it’s converted you lose power. On average they are about 86% efficient but if you are converting twice obviously less. 800Watts might be hard for a lot of alternators especially when sitting at idle or having more accessories running like AC or aux lighting .

[@anaskhan4]

@@T4Rgarage good point. Buts the inverter route is way cheaper

[@Rj-22]

Same 400 to 700 w with power inverter ,and also same wire .

[@T4Rgarage]

Almost the same. It isn’t efficient to take DC and convert it to AC (power inverter) only to have the power station convert it back to DC to store the power. You lose power each time you convert it and in order to get the same charge rate you will require more power from your source (alternator). It’s best to just take DC to DC