RELIABLE POWER! DIY DC to DC converter install (dumbed down instructions)

There's a KZbin channel that explained that Solar Panels are only "supplemental power", and I 1000% agree!! I've tried to keep my power stations topped off with a permanently mounted solar panel and a 12v outlet but, on many trips, I found myself UNDER POWERED and having to choose between charging my laptop or powering my fridge. With a DC to DC converter power upgrade, I'm recharging at 433 watts and worrying about having enough juice is a thing of the past.
I want to give a big shout out to the highly informative KZbin channel ​⁠@TinkerersAdventure for giving me the idea to run a DC to DC converter to "fast charge" my power stations.
here's the link to Kai's video:
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He details a solution to "FAST CHARGE" a power station using a 20amp DC to DC converter. He gave me the idea, but like many of you out there, I didn't know where to start. I consulted with my friends John Patinlinghug, Braden Bartlett and Manny ​⁠@k20z3allmotorFTW and they pointed me in the right direction.
Here's a dumbed down installation overview to give your vehicle 433 watt fast charging capability!
Just to make sure you are aware, I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL, I AM JUST SHARING WHAT I KNOW. Do you research, consult with a Pro, wiring your vehicle's electrical system incorrectly can lead to an electrical fire. Be safe friends!
PARTS LIST:
Victron Orion 20A DC to DC converter
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40 Amp Thermal Circuit Breaker
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4 Gauge Wire
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Eyelet and Heat Shrink Kit (4ga - 10ga)
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Signal Wire
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Hydraulic Crimping tool
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Genuine Eco Flow XT60+ cable
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[@TinkerersAdventure]

Thanks for the shout out man. Great instructions!

[@PatrickRich]

Hey Jon, I've spent a lot of time making and improving on aux electrical for my 80 series and I have some thoughts. 1. DON'T ground the circuit breaker, they don't require it and mounting it to the frame just create a potential to short on the frame which is going to cause major problems for all electrical components. Mount it someplace electrically isolated, ideally as close to the battery as possible. 2. You shouldn't be using a thermal breaker in this application, you should be using a fast blow fuse like a MEGA or MIDI. With that much current and that gauge of wire its very likely that in the event of a short you could actually fuse the breaker closed. Now this is something I need to take my own advice on because I use those breakers and I haven't installed my MEGA fuse yet because lazy. 3. be careful with pushing a ton of current through the XT60, they have a history of melting on EcoFlow. I understand they've made some changes to their cables, but it's been an issue in the past - keep an eye on it. 4. I would alter your signal wire location. Having it on the relay out isn't ideal. What I would consider is finding the signal for something that comes on with the ignition like the cigarette lighter and tapping into that and then putting a fuse between the tap and the signal. What I've done is I tapped that wire then added a small fuse panel and individually fuse any relay trigger that is using that signal using the bluesea 5045. I didn't realize Victron made a converter that wasn't a charger. That solves the issue I've had in my mind with trying to pair a multi-stage charger with an MPPT controller. Neat.

[@Redsrav4]

This guy knows what he is talking about

[@davidpando7970]

Thank you kind sir

[@pimpmastafunk69]

Hey man, i’m making a plan to do this, but I just picked up a Pecron E2000 which allows for dual 600w dc charging for 1200w at 15A. Heres a quick timestamp kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX-1oJdnh9h2eqsm40s Could I just get a much beefier inverter and do a similar setup but go for 1Kw charging, or do you think this would be too much draw on the truck battery? Sorry for the random ping, you just seem to know what you’re talking about and I would love to pick your brain!

[@georgecarousos6735]

Just an important note regarding the starting battery info in this video. When you say you can "drain to empty", that is very vague value and should be explained with a voltage number. The majority of people do not understand when a battery is actually "empty" and why you should not even be getting close to that value. Your Optima, or Odyssey or Interstate or any other lead acid battery (wet cell or AGM) are all subject to the exact same chemical properties. A lead acid battery is essentially at 0% capacity (empty) at approximately 11.50 volts. And once you go below 10.5 volts you start to damage the internal chemical composition of the battery and can cause it to drastically lessen it's reserve capacity. Deep cycle does not mean you can drain the battery into single digit voltage...it will get damaged and start to have very diminished reserve storage capacity. Sometimes you can't even get it to take and hold a charge....battery is ruined. Most people don't realize that if your battery has a voltage reading of 12.0 volts you only have 50% capacity left. Always try to keep your lead acid batteries above 12.0 volts for longevity and a useful reserve capacity, regardless if they are deep cycle or starting design.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I think most people think of a battery being empty or dead when the engine won’t crank. I’ve had the optima yellow top dead to the point the dome lights wouldn’t come on. I accidentally hooked up my old Eco flow to a live 12v Anderson connector I had installed in the cargo area. I drained the battery to the point where the vehicle didn’t even have lights. I couldn’t use my jump box to bring the deep cycle AGM battery back to life. I tried using a pair of jumper cables and the Wife’s car and luckily everything came back. It’s been running great ever since. Yeah, admittedly I’m not a battery expert but I’ve observed a big difference between running a lead acid battery dead and running deep cycle AGM batteries dead.

[@winstonwolff]

The amount of loose wires dangling under your hood and inside car is Amazing 😂

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That’s all cleaned up now. Not sure if I mentioned I was planning to swap out that cheap fuse block in this video (I’d imagine I did).

[@ShiftinAt8600]

Thanks for this video, Jon. For my needs, this will pretty much eliminate the need to carry solar on my end. You should pick up one of those electric bug paddles to zap those pesky mosquitos away.

[@MichaelCarper2]

Charging up batteries on this overland journey we call life feels a lot like my attempts at bug control. Sometimes it's a sneaky 'zap' that the fly never sees coming, other times it's an awkward 'Zap' where I just graze it, and on those rare, triumphant occasions, it's a full-on 'ZAP'! - and that, my friends, is when the fly knows I'm not just winging it!

[@CareyParks]

Just starting to beef up my power system and this helps zap power into the power station. Thanks Jon!

[@BronxVanman]

Hey Jon , thank you. Do you know if the EcoFlow extra batteries are interchangeable ?

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

*Thank you again for sharing* 🙏 ❤

[@reyperez3424]

How do you like that PRL intake, do you recommend it? Thanks in advance

[@brettjohnson2666]

This will be clutch for road trips and camping with an e-bike, appreciate it! well done. zap

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

An E-bike would work well with this setup! So far, I’ve been using this to power my Wave 2 AC and run my laptop. The capacity is comfortable and the 433watt input when the car runs gives me a lot of peace of mind.

[@laingelectronics]

i am looking to do the same thing but with a CanAm Spyder towing a trailer. I can not find any links to the actual 12 amp draw as there will be some loss in the process. The good thing the bike has an actual car type alternater.

[@P474D1N]

Tinker adventure also has a solar panel connected to it, do you know how/where he connected that wire?

[@TobyCostaRica]

18:00 the new Toyota hybrids with 1500/2400w HV DC to AC pure sine inverters will be able to dump huge amounts of power into these units. As people transition to those newer platforms it opens a lot of options like you mentioned before for electric cooking AND heating/cooling.

[@bruceyyyyy]

Growing up I figured out that if I could put a piece of tape over a VHS cassette tape to allow it to record. That Ecoflow seems to be using more or less the same tech on the plug all these years later. Neat.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! We grew up in the same era! Yes, the EcoFlow power station detects an input greater than 100 watts, so it thinks it’s receiving an input from a solar panel, hehe!

[@TobyCostaRica]

Brother toner cartridges work the same way. You can trick it by thinking it’s full by blocking the clear port on the side. I’ve netted hundreds more pages by using electrical tape. I also no longer buy Brother products based on that and their P Touch label maker waste

[@christopherwilson9140]

This is awsome, I was wondering if I could just send 12v from a DC to DC converter straight through the solar jack and now I have my answer. For some reason I thought I needed a solar panel simulator but couldn't get that sorted. Thank you.

[@josiahmgillespie]

Loving the setup! I still have a solid River Pro I got through Costco. It’s still going strong after a couple years now. Recently started traveling with a fridge using the power station while charging. This is a way better way to keep it good and charged for a long trip! Zap Where do you buy the special high charge plug?

[@sailingmsmalachite1503]

Hi there I’ve just fitted Orión tri smart dc dc 12/12-30 charger to do the same now I’m see you have used dc dc converter what size converter do I need to do the same as you pls and thanks

[@vinnychang5399]

Depending on the amp draw of your battery recharging, too much draw could hurt the life of your alternator right? I’ve heard to keep max amp draw below 50% of what your alternator is rated for.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That’s the beauty of this setup. It connects to your battery, not the alternator like in a dual battery setup 😃.

[@virtualjeff99]

Glad you got it working! I haven’t done the big 3 upgrade yet but might at some point. The dc to dc charging seems easier, I’ll probably go down that route but in no hurry. I took my rig down to Baja for 9 days and my Ecoflow with solar worked great for keeping things charged up. I know the summer will eat more power with the fridge but for now I’m good. Sounds like you have a pretty good setup now! 🤙🏽

[@bearoverlandandoutdoors]

Great video man. I have a delta 2 and I got it after returning the river pro. New lifepo4 battery tech, Bluetooth to the app and the physical shape is so much easier to work with for my setup.

[@Subieoftheozarks]

Need one to Zap up my goal zero to full charge! Great video!!

[@yami3960]

Are you a part time traveller? Would this be good for full timers running multiple devices?

[@kblaske5806]

Are you able to charge your smaller River 2 Pro on this set-up as well? This is what I have. Thanks for the video

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Yes, you can, but the river 2 pro solar input is capped at 220 watts. Still twice as fast as the 12v outlet

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

The Delta 2 Max that I have has dual 500 watt inputs. So I can connect my Victron for 433 watts, and then hook up solar panels for up to 500 watts. But 433 watts is plenty of juice that I don’t bring solar panels with me at all, and 220 watts per hour might be plenty of juice for you too!

[@insighta]

Super useful tutorial, excited to try it on my Passport! Zap 😊

[@mikemitchell9138]

Thanks for making the vid. Much appreciated!

[@carlossilviotube]

What is the total cost of the parts? Since all the link for parts seems to be the same link. Thanks great video

[@admiralcrom]

It took me watching this twice to see what you meant by the cable to the delta. You used the xt60i to MC4 that comes with the eco and then a mc4 cable that has bare wires on other end to hook up to the converter output. Anyone that has an understanding about this more than me, can the dc to dc converter be mounted under the hood close to the battery or will it over heat if mounted there? I was wondering about that because, if I can, then I can run 10 or 12 awg wire to the bed of my truck where the ecoflow and fridge is at.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I can answer this. You’ll want to mount the DC to DC converter where it will be safe from the elements and under the hood would be a bad place.

[@vibolbou5903]

I've been debating putting this in my setup. Although, having my power unit charge while on the trail has worked just fine for me so far. This would make it zap much better.

[@venturahondo8218]

This is gonna be the right setup for me. Thanks for going through the install. Zap that Orion D/C converter to me now. 😎

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

If you edit your comment and include “zap” you’ll be entered into the giveaway, it’s worth a shot, hahahah

[@venturahondo8218]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring not confident yet I really thought I was gonna win that Ecoflow 😂

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hahahahha! Give it another shot, keep visualizing the win!

[@darrylk808]

Can you solder the eyes? A $70 crimp tool, I'd be zapped!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Haha! Good question, others have commented that soldering the eyes could make the wires brittle and it’s best to just crimp these large gauge wires.

[@04JALD]

Have you been zapped yet working with all these wires?😁 great video again john

[@Treetopflyer777]

Excellent video but man I need some help.😩 The green accessory thing - is there any more information I can get or a link to somewhere that explains this in greater detail? Can it be wired into an OEM style - switch that I have on my 4runner? Also, my Bluetti AC180 DC solar input is limited to 500 W, 60 VOC and 10 A. I believe it limits the amps itself. Would I have a problem using this converter on that machine? Or do I need a different converter? Really hope you can help because this is EXACTLY what I need but I just don’t have the electrical knowledge to make it happen.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Thanks a good question, and like I said in the video, I’m no expert, but I’ll try my best. So the accessory wire can be connected into anything that turns on when the vehicle accessory is turned on, for example, your 12v socket. As far as a limit on the amperage of the Solar input, it should still work because the MPPT will regulate how much can be inputted. I’m just unsure of how many watts you’ll get. Hope this helps. Sounds like you just have to sort out the ACC signal wire, and it’s an easy fix.

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring hey thanks so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Yep it seems like my only limit now is that green wire/ switch. Just gotta figure that out and I think I’ll be good !!

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring one more question sorry- did you say you grounded the 100A breaker? Or did you just ground the converter? All the breakers like that I’ve seen appear to just have the power in and the power out. Thx

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@@Treetopflyer777 grounded the converter to the frame of the vehicle. I just used found a bolt on the frame.

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring ok perfect. Thank you very much for the info! Helps a lot!!

[@wingit41]

I just returned from the KOAR event in Michigan's Keweenaw with my 2021 Passport with a 300mAh Power Queen powering the campsite fridge. I'd love to learn how to ZAP high wattage power into that while driving!

[@tribalsean]

Great video, buddy. I feel the same way about the mosquito, hahaha... 👊🏼🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@Rob81818]

Hi Jon, can you provide the site for the wire calculator?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Hey Rob! It's in the video description. Here ya go and good luck with your project! www.inchcalculator.com/wire-size-calculator/

[@robertohernandez9476]

Thanks for the info bro! Love the video…ZAP!

[@vmlinuxz]

Good video. Sometimes a person thats not an expert as you claim explains things better than an expert

[@aimlesslydriven]

Zap goes the Victron?

[@SC_LX450]

Thank you for the info! ZAP

[@baodao2620]

During our off-grid overlanding, an unexpected zap teleported us to an alien BBQ on Mars - talk about an off-road detour! 😅

[@monchichi4life]

What a great video! ZAP

[@davidcranz7421]

Holy ZAP Total dig your video.

[@melquisedecrivers-suarez4618]

I have a dc to dc charger 50 amps for 3 years and no problems so far

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Good to hear!

[@thisguy2659]

Good stuff here. Fee like I’ll Zap myself trying this.

[@TommyKinsey1972]

I can't wait to Zap my Jackery!

[@beverleywoodworth9694]

I’m a bit that the amount of heat generated inside the ecoflow by inputting such high current might degrade the life of the battery. I’ve been advised that recharging through the AC port is not the preferred method for the same reason: it will degrade the life of the battery faster than inputting through the slower solar ports or the cigarette lighter port. Any thoughts about that?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

That’s a good question. So I’m now expert, but my setup is actually going in through the XT-60 solar input.

[@beverleywoodworth9694]

I read that there is a reason the manufacturer cap ms the amount of wattage the ecoflow will accept from solar I think at 220. I’m no expert either but doesn’t your method make it possible to exceed that? If so I would worry about creating more heat internally than what they have determined is optimum on a regular basis. I wonder if somebody who understands sola/lithium battery physics could address whether your method might kill the battery quicker?

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

@beverleywoodworth9694 what will kill the battery quicker is constantly cycling it. Exposing it to colder and hotter temperatures. My Delta 2 Max accepts a 1000 watt solar input. It has 2x 500 inputs. The 433 watt input from the DC to DC converter doesn’t surpass that. Even if it did the MPPT (brains of the power station), makes sure that nothing is damaged and charge is optimal. Okay, I guess I’m a little bit of an expert. I’m modest by nature 😃

[@beverleywoodworth9694]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring thanks for your thoughts on this and your reply. I won’t argue with you that you are an expert at this point. 👍

[@robertholler7262]

@@beverleywoodworth9694 Hi. I am just getting started researching this set-up as well. The channel, Jasonoid, does very in depth reviews and has reviewed the Delta 2 and Delta 2 Max. The only negative he reported was the fan noise due to a 3 stage fan in the units. I would imagine as long as you place the unit in a location where the internal fan can circulate air it should be fine. You can also limit charging input via a Bluetooth App on your phone. I have more research to do but these units so far appear bullet proof.

[@picarkingdom]

Hey man, how many zap would it take for you to install this for me? I’m horrible with wires 🤣

[@Jvtan88]

Thank you giving my ZAP ⚡️ ideas‼️

[@dennismenendez8563]

Do you have a favorite Roger and Zap p song? Mine is “More Bounce to the Ounce”🤙🏼

[@pekthaduck]

great instruction video. zap the DC inverter and long awaited propane tank to me! haha

[@popeyerubi1981]

This is awesome! Thanks for the video! Zap that! :)

[@virtualjeff99]

This video is exactly what I was looking for! I haven’t been happy with charging my Ecoflow River Pro from my car, there’s not enough juice at times like you’ve described. This will help immensely! I’ll be adding it to my GX build and will most likely upgrade to the Delta Max like you have at some point. Hope to not get a zap when I’m installing it. Thanks for these super helpful vids. 🤙

[@ZexGX]

If you have an OG gen 1 River Pro, your DC input will be limited to about 200w. Your best bet for fast charging is to do what I'm doing and install an AC inverter and charge the OG River Pro using the AC charging port. Same ideas/techniques as in Jon's video here to run wiring and calculate wire gauge, but you'd be using an AC pure sine wave inverter of at least 600W to AC fast charge your older Ecoflow unit. I went with a Sunthysis brand inverter off Amazon.

[@virtualjeff99]

@@ZexGX awesome! Thanks for the info. Curious are you able to get near 600w input from the AC using this setup?

[@ZexGX]

@@virtualjeff99 I'll find out this weekend when I get it installed!

[@virtualjeff99]

@@ZexGX let me know! Good luck with the install.

[@ZexGX]

@@virtualjeff99 update: the 600w inverter was not enough - as the Ecoflow wanted to quick charge at 660w until the inverters surge capacity ran out, or slow charge at levels almost as low as the DC input with AC slow charging configured in the app... So I ordered a 1200W inverter which should be here tomorrow. The wiring gauges already I'm using (according to the calculators I could find online) should be OK for a 1200w inverter, but with how I'll be using it, the circuit isn't going to be getting close to those loads. Test 2, coming up!

[@rmat]

Zap. Great Video!

[@vboyz16]

Man I was just looking into do this . Solar panel isnt super reliable. I bought an inverter generator just incase.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

When you know what to do, it’s not too hard of a job. I had no idea what I was doing, and it was kind of a pain in the butt for me 😂, so hopefully this video helps.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I was so frustrated when I accidentally pulled the signal wire out. I bought another DC to DC converter because I thought I may have crossed wires and damaged something. That’s why I have an extra unit that I’ll be giving away.

[@vboyz16]

Haha good experience now you can do it for everyone 💪 😄

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

I have a pair of hydraulic crimpers if someone needs to borrow too!

[@vboyz16]

I took an easy way out and use a 500 w inverter connect directly to the battery to charge my power station. 😀

[@levanceland]

Dang you are really using that passport

[@e.c.8668]

Glad you didn't get Zap (ped) during installation. Ha! Victron's are very compelling, especially for those of us that don't do it all the time and would thus need the more expensive australian made products.

[@reggierespicio1177]

Great idea. Zap!

[@joemzd]

Zap it up, Iron Man!

[@pnw_element9822]

I’m so bad with electrical I would t dare to touch mines I’m always paying someone just wanna be safe that’s all cuz I know I will fuk something up good work here kuya jon 🤙🏽

[@Drunken_Pil0t]

I definitely need to beef up my charging game!! A few times my power station zap down to 5% and one time it died. I have the bifacial 220w solar panel too. That thing is big and heavy!!! It says 220w but i was getting roughly 150-180w on a sunny day 😩. I hate bringing the solar 👎

[@Redsrav4]

Most solar panels will only produce 80% of what they are rated, just so you know

[@blakejohnathon3271]

Hi, I don't think AGM batteries are supposed to be in your engine bay. They don't do good hot from my understanding

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

They've been working great for me

[@Vic-dog]

Those breakers don’t like the heat. If it’s randomly tripping, could be the cause.

[@theroamincatholic]

This video was very well-timed for me! I'm working on a soft-road overland build in my 2012 Outback and a DC-DC charger for my River 2 Max is high on my list to power my Iceco APL55 fridge. Zap!

[@thomasfamily5554]

Hopefully i can buy one in the future and hopefully i dont zap myself while installing it

[@pennmikael]

I’m about to undertake this project but with a cheaper 12-24v20a puck booster. I have the BLUETTI version and it only accepts 10a max.

[@TobyCostaRica]

10A max of 12v? Most cigarette ports can handle that

[@pennmikael]

@@TobyCostaRica I wasn’t clear. I have a BLUETTI b230 and I’m using a BLUETTI d050s which accepts up to 60v input but only at 10a max. So in my case I can only use 24v10a instead of the max rating of 24v20a rating of my booster.

[@SHYBMWM3]

Zap me, make me feel the power.

[@dennisallen8475]

Great video! zap

[@artbencomo317]

I need to charge my device with a zap of electricity.

[@Neworldisordered]

Zap....damn, USA only!

[@shagmymonkey]

Zap and Roger

[@Jaylakhaili]

Zap that over to me

[@jayempea]

ZAP(p) Brannigan is back thanks to Futurama being resurrected yet again

[@ezegqfouru2018]

These ecoflow batteries dont charge well in cold weather. Be aware.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

All batteries will have issues in the cold. That’s why Teslas and other EVs will make people stranded in winter storms. In my videos, I show that in 40 degree temps, the 430 watt input of my dc to dc converter is only bringing in 220 watts into the batteries, but this goes for them all. The LFP batteries do it better than the CFM batteries found in Jackery etc. The trick to recharging the eco flow in cold temps is to run the heater in the car. Once cabin temps are higher, it’ll recharge at full speed. The LFP batteries won’t lose charge in cold temps.

[@la24dogg21]

im just some guy ;;;;;; so relatable

[@jamerson9164]

Zap a dabba doo

[@javiermartinez7646]

So heres a debate, more poeple are leaning towards optima batteries being really bad, I needed a battery and got one myself, so far is not bad, but I see more bad reviews than nothing good out there.

[@PatrickRich]

Odyssey. The only brand that I've found to be consistently good. The newer batch of Optima are better than the batch just after they sold to Johnson controls, but I would still save my money for an Odyssey. I've had mine for years and it just keeps on impressing me.

[@ZexGX]

I ditched my Optima Red Top on a trip last month and picked up an Interstate AGM from Costco. Bigger/heavier than my 3 year old Red Top, but it works reliably for now. My Optima had been drained several times, as low as 6v. Capacity was significantly reduced and if I didn't run the car for a few days, the car couldn't crank and I'd have to jump it. The Interstate AGM has been working great.

[@elrostan999]

Zap indeed

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Congratulations, you Won the giveaway! Message me somehow. Do you have Instagram? You have 3 days to respond, then the prize goes to the next in line. Do not reply with any links. KZbin will block the comment.

[@elrostan999]

@@JonDZ_Adventuring sure do, username is elrostan. This is awesome, thank you!

[@Scahla]

I hope i dont zap myself during the install.

[@themittymak]

haven’t watched the entire video yet, but an alternative to crimping the wire you can solder it.

[@PatrickRich]

The proper way to connect a lug is a hydraulic crimper like he used. You can solder in the joint after the fact but for large gauge wires and copper lugs you should absolutely crimp using the proper crimper.

[@ZexGX]

​@@PatrickRichagreed. *only* soldering is the wrong move here. In addition, for other connections, it is much easier to get a secure crimp than it is a secure solder. Also, soldering will tend to make the wires stiff & brittle, leading to cracks caused by vibrations over time.

[@hammerheadfistpunch]

@@ZexGX I crimp and solder my anderson 30A connectors because I've had some trouble with them slipping, but year, a large gauge copper lug should be crimped only.

[@PatrickRich]

@@ZexGX its a "knoweasy" anderson crimp tool from the jungle site. Its a decent crimp, I just am hard on my connectors, lots of duty cycle.

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[@donaldkessinger5877]

Very poor video not interested in skid plates only power inverters why do they got to put a whole bunch of crap on there just to get to a little thing

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Very poor comment. Why didn’t you just watch another video?

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