NO SOLAR my EcoFlow Alternator Charger to the RESCUE! Stealth Van Life with no roof solar

[@colty7764]

Just a quick tip.. Heat degrades batteries and many other things. If you pop open the hood of your vehicle after driving it, the heat under the hood (heat soak) will ventilate out and that will keep the temperature under the hood about 40F to 50F cooler. There's a lot of expensive components under the hood (computers, alternators, belts hoses, plastic components, battery, etc). The cooler temps will prolong their lifespan. Just be sure and close the hood before driving (some cars will warn you that hood/door is ajar). Have fun out there!

[@staciebamsch2810]

Good advice! Thanks!!

[@maura6375]

Yes! Thank you..

[@Angel-hd2rs]

I did it! My credit card is almost used up! But I've been looking around, and this seems to be the best deal so far. Thanks again.

[@mars4697]

Love how you “just do it”. All the projects and hard work is impressive!!

[@1anita1m]

What an awesome deal. I was thinking of getting another ecoflow. This will be perfect. Thank you for sharing.

[@RebelYells-IntoVoid]

Love learning about cool products like this I’ve never heard of before! You and Pippa both look so happy and healthy ❤

[@BrookeandPippa]

We are!

[@ktCol64]

Brooke I have been watching u since the car days. I love your journeys. I love watching you for the knowledge and advice u share. BUT I watched this almost 30 minutes after u posted, and with only 2 or 3 comments on the board I got excited because I hoped I could absorb more info 😮 I'm still smh. Keep posting honey. U r going to places I camped near as a child. The memories of those places come alive through your videos. I am 65 and would love to join the van lifers!! I want to show my kids places where I have been. Money is so tight with everyone, but hopefully soon we can do this!! Luv u girl!!

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Luv how Pippa is soaking in scenery😘

[@chriss3314]

Out of all your rigs, this van looks great on you. Seems like a great fit for you and Pippa. 😊🙏🌍🐶safe travels

[@pamelaking9715]

Thank you Brooke! You should consider writing a "How to" book, vlogs, or blogs via email newsletter, or even writing books. You have a gift of explaining to us that are the novices in a way we can understand and also Im sure that others that are even 2 or 3 years on the road could benefit from your info blogs ❤ I enjoy you and Pippa so much! Be safe, and happy trails! ❤.

[@karenmoffitt5495]

I've watched you a long time. You are so knowledgeable about all this. Your the kind of a lady that doesnt need a man. Unless you want one. Proud of you honey.❤😊😊😊

[@volleyballDave]

Cigarette lighter charging gets you about 100watts per hour. Ecoflow 800watt alternator charger gets you upto 800 watts per hour. Only for Ecoflow Delta 2 series and Delta Pro and Delta Max 2000. ( but also allows reverse charging and trickle charging, cost is $599 unless a bundle deal ) Pecron 500watt car charger gets you upto 500watts per hour. Works on pretty much all power stations. ($149 but sometimes on sale) Victron 400w DC-DC converter gets you upto 400watts per hour. Works on pretty much all power stations. ($220 approx) These work by sending excess alternator power in through the solar charge controller (mppt). Essentially disguised as solar power input. One concern would be drawing too much power from an alternator that can't handle it. Most newer SUVs and trucks have heavy duty alternators.

[@PulpParadise]

What a game changer! Thanks for sharing this with us, @BrookeandPippa Brooke!

[@terriweston-br7jf]

Sweetie, you look so happy! Yay for you!!

[@BrookeandPippa]

I am!

[@ClairenParkerontheRoad]

I had no idea that was even a possibility! Super cool! Thanks for sharing Brooke!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Wow - what a set up! Good for you guys! “Keep making memories & adventure on!” ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@GinnyPrice-g5b]

Perfect explanation...now i know what i need as i convert my van

[@TremaMorris]

That sounds awesome. I wish I could afford one. That would help me tremendously. I have a 1999 Ford Econoline 150 conversion van.

[@CarolynGoodrich]

I am so excited to learn the EcoFlow alternator charger works. I am buying on e now. Thanks.

[@jondurr]

Alternator power is not free; it requires extra horsepower which requires more gas.

[@Angel-hd2rs]

I'm going to have to watch this over and over since I haven't been able to learn the electrical!

[@Vickyplaits]

I need to rewatch this to fully understand the set up. Thanks 😊

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

I use a DC to DC in my van. 20 amp. Works great. Your system having a reverse charge to jump off your van motor is a great feature. (-:

[@johnmal5975]

If you have a different power station pick up pecrons alternator charger it works on any power station. Downside it gives 500 watts compared to 800 watts. Plus its 150 bucks compared to 600 bucks. Either way I don't think you can go wrong. Bluetti has one these things now as well like ecoflow it only works with their products. The apple game unfortunately.

[@brentphillips6607]

Smart lady with lots of facts thank you

[@JustKrista50]

Hi Brooke and Pippa!! It's so nice to see you out there still doing your thing! You're looking so pretty❤ Happiness does that to a person. Good to see Pippa just relaxing on the bed.

[@CheeseLayong]

Very well explained. This works better than solar. More practical and reliable. Solar is inconsistent

[@debslifesimplified6406]

After hearing about everyone's issues with the larger power stations, the next one I buy will be the 1200 watts Egretech power station I already have one and can run my ten qt fridge on it for three days. This station is just as good as these high dollar ones, and the lpo4 battery in it takes less than two hours to charge. Plus I bought a 200 watt solar panel foldable kind, only cause that is the most this power station can handle. This is the best value for my money.

[@ghilly_one1720]

of all the videos i've watched on this piece of tech, you have explained this the best to a noob like me. thank you!

[@TravelingGamer_]

This is dope, thanks for this video, I have been looking into this product. Too bad it only works on the Ecoflow. I recently switched away from the Ecoflow Delta Pro 2 for something that had better dimensions for my space.

[@racheltom051]

It's totally off subject... but I haven't been on KZbin for a while and just came across your video. Girl, you look amazing! You're glowing!!! You look so less stressed!!! Whatever you're doing, keep it up! ❤

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Great video, lots of good information ❤

[@Stay_tooned]

No matter what hair style, long or short....you look great in iit.

[@cathyp541]

Look at you go! Proud of you! You’re crushing it! Drive safe! Cathy from Tennessee ♥️

[@JasonWh]

I have almst all their large products including their big 400W solar panels and I just ordered the alternator charger and your video gave me some ideas on how to 'stack charge' the River Max I have to run my Starlink advanced which works while I'm driving! I have an RV and I built an entire power system for it without separate batteries, solar panel, charge controllers, etc. Works fantastic and I can take it out of the RV if I need them elsewhere.

[@brandisutton86]

I love watching you and Pippa! I have learned so much. And I have to say you are one of my favorite content creator ❤. Thank you for sharing

[@BrookeandPippa]

Aw thank you for watching!

[@amandaford2231]

I have been thinking about car camping with my RAV4. I should be listening to your information. But, I have to rewatch. Because I just keep looking at Pipa and thinking how happy she looks. And, lose track.

[@BrookeandPippa]

She’s the real star of the show lol

[@cindysegar1426]

You can plug the ecoflow into your cigarette lighter spot and charge it why your driving. That's how I do mine.

[@serenityjewel]

Cigarette lighters don’t generate much power and require a lot of driving to even recharge a 500 watt battery.

[@SherylAZ]

She atated your point, just at a much reduced rate.

[@volleyballDave]

Cigarette lighter charging gets you about 100watts per hour. Ecoflow 800watt alternator charger gets you upto 800 watts per hour. Only for Ecoflow Delta 2 series and Delta Pro and Delta Max 2000. ( but also allows reverse charging and trickle charging, cost is $599 unless a bundle deal ) Pecron 500watt car charger gets you upto 500watts per hour. Works on pretty much all power stations. ($149 but sometimes on sale) Victron 400w DC-DC converter gets you upto 400watts per hour. Works on pretty much all power stations. ($220 approx) These work by sending excess alternator power in through the solar charge controller (mppt). Essentially disguised as solar power input. One concern would be drawing too much power from an alternator that can't handle it. Most newer SUVs and trucks have heavy duty alternators.

[@cindysegar1426]

@volleyballDave yeah. Charging it with the cigarette lighter works for me. So far anyway.

[@barbaraketchum8287]

Sooooo interesting!!! I just started camping in a 17' travel trailer. Hookups are great... but i really want to do boondocking and i am super nervous about generating my own power. And look at you doing the installation!! 🔧 Inspiring!!! 💫

[@juliebelize4285]

Thank you Brooke ~

[@shinewithheart]

Wow! This is awesome!!!

[@fratermus5502]

Yeah, alternator-only charging can work fine with Lithium banks. They don't care about partial state of charge (PSoC) the way lead does.

[@fredzuccarelli]

Nice review....fyi....bluetti charger 1 is not proprietary.....so you can plug it in almost any powerstation. Im likely to choose Delta P3 with extra battery as my set up.

[@BrookeandPippa]

Just did a review on the Bluetti one

[@letsbefrank6269]

I would consider getting a bigger alternator as you’re going to overwork the sucker to death.

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Thank you for this. I'm gonna get the bundle! Then I have no excuse to put off all the work it will take to get my furniture, 3 bed 2 story house sold, and everything packed that is going to 2nd hand and all the necessary stuff I'm gonna need or want to take from my house. EEEEEEEKKKK, I try to take it day by day otherwise it's too overwhelming. Don't know why I waited to do this until 76!

[@BrookeandPippa]

You totally got this!

[@Wonderish]

This is a really cool product! I live in Oregon and have some sort of mobile living situation as a goal when my kid moves out. I worry about how to get power due to the lack of sun for sometimes weeks at a time in winter. This seems like a great option. Also, I have a Pippa song I sing whenever I see her pop up. Totally normal, right? 😂

[@circlestar8697]

Really appreciate your video on alternator charger. ❤

[@Gypsisoul1111]

Look at Pippa looking out her panorama windows❤

[@JoeFlash1]

Dc to DC charger is a good option. But Ecoflows battery capacity sucks. Also time your Ecoflows discharge timer with a watch. See how inaccurate it becomes below 25% battery capacity. One minute on your watch is 2+ minutes on the Ecoflow.

[@gailanngl4768]

For those of us who can’t do our own battery stuff (…scary!), I wonder what type of shop would set this up if I had that whole bundle? An RV shop? A regular mechanic? An electrician? I have a Jackery 500 and a 1000 in my Toyota but that bundle looks SWEET!

[@BrookeandPippa]

Definitely just a handyman or regular mechanic. Rv place would gouge you!

[@michaelpinkston4628]

Have you checked your MPG before and after?

[@cindysegar1426]

My fridge plugs in to my Eco flow battery box. And then my echo flow plugs into the car charger and charges. While I'm driving, it works out perfect.

[@BrookeandPippa]

You only get about 100w of charge. This alternator charger will charge up to 800w at a time, that’s the difference

[@cindysegar1426]

@BrookeandPippa OK. Myfridge doesn't pull much wattage so it stays pretty charged. Then I use my smaller battery box for all my small stuff. It works out great. So far anyways. Lol

[@wereadalot]

This sounds so awesome for you. We all know you love a good town trip 🤣

[@savanna6340]

Great info! Thank you

[@Nomadlife711]

Wheres the best place to get window covers?

[@robertphillips93]

Glad to see the DC charging is working out so well for you! Since I'm also heading for this capability, I do have a question about it. As you probably understand, not only the battery needs protection from being drawn down -- the alternator itself can be damaged by overheating if too much current is demanded from it. So, is there a minimum amperage rating of alternator for a given recharge load -- and can protection from alternator damage be obtained even with a smaller alternator by capping maximum demand? Thanks!

[@BrookeandPippa]

You could look up the specifics of the alternator you have and in the app you can actually set the wattage it pulls lower than 800w if you’re concerned about the health of the alternator. It also never goes above 800w and is for a very short (relative) time period when it’s pulling the maximum amount. I rarely see it staying at 800w when I’m tracking it on the app. It does a good job self regulating

[@robertphillips93]

@@BrookeandPippa Thanks -- sounds like a very good product indeed!

[@fineabyss5339]

What size engine is your van and the litre size ?

[@Billy88london]

Hi 🙂 can i ask please how long routhly it would take to charge the delta pro 3500 watt power station ?

[@deepsky6268]

Do this only work with eco flow products or other power banks ?

[@usaroseinc]

Thanks - I have a Delta 2 Max (i bundled it with a portable Solar panel) Wish this was out then I would have done this bundle instead. is my Delta 2 Max the same battery that you have? Just about everything you said is what I wanted to hear thank you. One problem I have is tying this loose battery down in my sprinter - seems like strapping it down limits my access to screen/ plugs etc. What is your solution/suggestion on that?

[@marais888]

Did you have to upgrade your alternator?

[@Michelleleigh83]

I have 3 Eco flow power stations and 3 folding solar panels. But I run it off of my 2010 prius. It starts when it needs too will this work with hybrid 2.

[@bntravelin2]

Good advice, good job

[@joeblow1942]

I don’t see a place during checkout to enter your 6% off code. Is that over?

[@felionrobinson698]

You don’t want to feed off of your alternator you need that

[@Justmekpc]

You need to let your starter batteries charge before using this charger Vehicle alternators are designed to run your vehicle and you don’t get as much charge as solar paneled can provide for a lot less money I get it you’re being sponsored so you’re going to say how great these are buy solar is better and cheaper These are expensive backups

[@jK-yj2tl]

Great big picture review … I am wondering , did you ( need to ) upgrade your alternator to a beefier one to protect against overload?

[@gumbo3063]

Can I use a standalone battery instead of car battery as a power source? in other words have alternator charger go from standalone 12V battery ( house battery) to Delta 2? And charge Delta 2 that way? So house battery charges Delta 2 and Delta 2 charges things like coffee maker and fridge. I have a smart charger that will charge house battery with shore power when needed. TYI Joel

[@BrookeandPippa]

No because there’s nothing powering the alternator charger then. You need the power from the alternator.

[@gumbo3063]

@@BrookeandPippa So sad but thanks for the info. EcoFlow makes it sound like it would work that way. Keep up the good work. I've followed since to were in the SUV

[@KathleenPorter-j9q]

That's so awesome 💖 💗 💓 💕

[@ligray68]

Ecoflow are the best

[@aaronriedel5372]

informative!

[@SimonKalau-hw1rl]

Please upload this vedeo , very interesting

[@KymERiden]

I am trying to follow all of this as I am new to learning about charging systems. It would have been nice to see quick little pics/vids of some of the things you are taking about for us visual learners :) It is interesting and very helpful. Thanks

[@TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei]

I’m not finding the links under 1000 for all ?

[@BrookeandPippa]

It’s linked in the description box and my code is there as well. Just checked them and they all work

[@bobmirror7164]

If that is really an alternator I will pay you with the $100 bills I just made from note book paper and a blue ink pen.

[@onefreelife]

Good. Innformation

[@joanseiffert9957]

You look great lost weight

[@cindycarroll104]

Do we get to meet your boyfriend

[@crazyduck1254]

what’s all the chopping for? I’m finding you very hard to understand with this chopping mile a minute talking.

[@jeanettelopez4323]

Why don't you just do a tutorial show......

[@hihoney1122]

Brooke and Pippa you have one of the best explained videos and great information about real use with this alternator charger, I plan on getting one not sure how soon but really love this new product, I have an ecoflow delta 2 and 4 watts solar but that is very heavy LOL I have not mounted because I need to build a rack. Thanks for the great video I liked and subscribed. check out my channel I should be putting up a video of my camping set up soon.

[@beauxrichards4245]

They don’t ship to P.O. Boxes. Booooooooo!

[@MISCIFMAKER]

9 out 10 who install this will , Havertown replace alternator within 90 days . May leave you stranded from babalyon.

[@BrookeandPippa]

Absolutely untrue

[@grahamkearnon6682]

Look we all get your being paid for this so no thanks!

[@BrookeandPippa]

Yup it’s my job!

[@WaterblueEzekiel]

All you need is an isolator and an inverter. What a waste of money

[@HEADEDWESTWARD]

❤❤❤⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ With love, I do not see a step up to the bed for that baby (or to the van?). If there is that's great. Regardless if she can jump up, it's not good on her joints to jump down - high impact. Also are you the ONLY or one of the few to use a harness (not collar) and a seat belt teather to keep Pippa from flying into the dash or around the vehicle in an accident or when you need to slam on the breaks? If so, fantastic! I do not understand these idiot RVers, or anyone, that CLAIM to love their pets yet have no seat belt teather - even the big popular channels. Would you let a baby ride with no car seat? ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️❤❤❤

[@Amy-gr5in]

It is so nice seeing you so happy in the videos you put out. I am so glad things are working out for you💕💕

[@kellyecoleman5704]

Why are you yelling? And she does secure Pippa while driving. She is very intentional and has talked about this in multiple videos.

[@HEADEDWESTWARD]

@@kellyecoleman5704 look rabid groupie, I do not sit around watching every video. Read my comment again. I ASKED if she did. I only capitalized 2 words and one was directed at other RVers - hardly yelling. Ever heard of "emphasis"? The caution signs are to draw attention bc it concerns safety. See the hearts? See the "with love". Sorry I was concerned. Hmm who does that make a better "fan"? I'd think as the number one fan you would be glad someone is concerned. Read the comment again slowly.

[@HEADEDWESTWARD]

@@kellyecoleman5704 reply 2 of 2 and by the way I got 8 thumbs up from others that agreed with what I was saying and ASKING in general not directed solely at Brooke. Now go away.

[@kellyecoleman5704]

Whoa. I was letting you know she does secure her pup. No need to jump down my throat about it. 🤷🏽‍♀️