Testing Out & Sleeping With EcoFlow's Portable Wave 2 Air Conditioner/Heater

EcoFlow sent me their portable Wave 2 air conditioner to test out and demo. So in this video I put it through the paces in my van and share some final thoughts about this engenius product.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Unboxing & Initial review
05:25 Making a custom window vent
07:02 Setting the Wave 2 up in my van
10:13 Max AC test
13:25 Eco mode AC test
14:32 Trying out the Heater mode
15:47 Max HEAT test
16:03 Over night Eco mode HEAT test
19:14 My final thoughts
21:40 40% off discounts
● About me:
My name is Joseph & I'm based out of British Columbia Canada. I’ve been living full time in my self built minivan conversion since 2019. Choosing the lifestyle was an adaptation to some very difficult life’s circumstances. Van life has allowed me to reflect more carefully, take responsibility, rebalance, and grow much faster than I think I could have otherwise. It has taught me a different way of life that I've come to appreciate more and more and it has afforded me more resources to share with myself, my family, and the community. It has also put me more in touch with nature, both inner and outer, and these are huge passions of mine that I share here.
My goal is to share the journey with you and with that, inspire, teach, and foster awareness with our connections. I truely want to co-develop a stronger healthier world community with all of you and I love meeting you in the wild when it happens.
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The world is my playground, my school, my mother and certainly not mine.
Gratitude and much love

[@will_ren]

I got one last spring and it's worked really well in my full-size van when I camp. I put a 3-gallon bucket in the driver's side foot well and collect the water in that. I also wrap the exhaust ducts in either towels or reflectix to keep the heat from bleeding back into the cabin. I built a cover that attaches to the driver's door to shield the exhaust duct openings from rain and debris. Thanks for the vid :)

[@cotter9751]

Wow! That looks like it could be a game changer for many who struggle in the heat. Also thinking it’s the start of change - just like power banks have improved over the last 5+ years, the portable A/C market will improve too

[@robbro3589]

I agree. The price point and the technology is just in it's infancy.

[@FreeSpiritMindset]

Hi Joseph, welcome back. Hopefully you will get to see your daughter soon again. I know you miss her dearly already 😊 thanks for the review, I’ve seen people review the first eco flow, they practically said the same 😆 hopefully they’ll keep trying and eventually come out with something great. Have a blessed day and I’ll see you in the next one 😃🫶🏼

[@FirebrandChris]

I have both the EcoFlow Wave 2 and another less powerful 24v DC clone of the Zero Breeze Mark 2. They both have their own usefulness. I like my Zero Breeze mark 2 clone because it will accept any 24 volt DC power and work. The Wave 2 requires the battery add on pack or one of their power stations to work off DC. It can probably be modified like the original wave 1 to accept and DC connection. You also want ecoflows special DC XT150 cable. You’ll get better results in efficiency.

[@denisemckiver69]

Hi Joseph, it's nice to see you again, thanks for the demo and information. 😊

[@jimmyhoffa7935]

I watch another u-tuber out of Detroit Michigan that does some fishing that has one of these units set up in the back of is pickup truck where he sleeps when on trips. Slick little units for van dwellers & camping.

[@lastresort1757]

I’ve heard a lot of people complain about these. Mine has been outstanding in my suv it keeps me 65 F comfortably

[@dawnbanski4836]

Great content, more companies should use your platform for products you do an amazing job. I live in a house with central air but I have a three seasons porch that could use a little extra help I am going to have to check this our. Thanks Joseph.

[@danward8235]

Hi Joe! It's me again, I should have mentioned that I am not a van lifer, but, I am a trucker who lives in the truck full time! Sometimes my diesel heater doesn't work and my night air can't keep up as well, looking for a backup system, this might be it!!

[@3quartersbull4]

Dan I’m a trucker too and just purchased one today. $700 off the price. I’ll post how it goes.

[@kyu2u2]

Just something you should consider. This won’t work if the temp drops below 40F. (No heat) The other thing you should know is that this won’t cool your cab when the temp gets hot (above 90F). It may maintain temp but at an uncomfortable temp at max mode so with the battery pack, you won’t be able to run more than 2-3 hours. It does work if you keep the airflow directly on you so I won’t say that it is useless. Just understand that it is limited. Overall, it is an amazing device since it can run off of a battery. The problem is it is underpowered. Even running at max, it will NOT cool your truck. It will work as a personal cooler, that is, if you direct the air conditioned air directly on you,it will keep you comfortable. I am still because I’m a trucker too and I find that the electric APU does not keep me comfortable when it gets really hot. Which means during a 34, I can’t stay in my truck during the summer unless I run my truck. I would not use this as a heater, the operating range is too low. I was going to purchase one, but after researching this, I am holding off.

[@dizzious]

I'm surprised more truckers don't have 2-300ah of auxiliary batteries to run electronics/AC in the sleeper instead of idling all night. I guess it's mostly a weight thing? 200lbs of extra batteries being 200lbs less cargo you can haul... still I think I'd get the batteries if I were a trucker. Also those little diesel heaters are pretty hard to beat for heating, I'd totally get one if I stayed in cold regions more often.

[@dogishappy0]

I used the Wave 2 throughout the winter to heat my bedroom 10 degrees F more than the rest of the house. I can confirm it will definitely do the job so long as the starting temp is within the range of the heat pump's range. I'd imagine you could easily charge the battery with either a diesel generator, via the car's 12v outlet, or even their new alternator accessory while on the road prior to going to bed.

[@krazylilman09]

Pecron is selling a cheap alternator charger that can yield in the 400s charging speed.

[@CanadianDayTrader]

Very thorough, awesome review! Thanks Joseph!

[@dizzious]

The way to use these is to keep the unit in the "stow and go" seating well in the back of the van, and put the intake and exhaust vents on opposite sides of the vehicle. Most minivans have good places down low behind the wheel wells to put stealth vents - a lot of models actually already have one hidden vent in that area, which acts as air outlet when running the cabin vent fan. Definitely wire the unit right into your "house" battery too. Your build looks pretty nice, I'm surprised you don't have a couple hundred amp hours of li-ion or SLA batteries built in. For someone with a typical 200ah battery setup, this thing would probably have no issues running all night or all day.

[@AChilds52]

You can use the battery port from the delta 2 max to the wave 2 to lower warts being used and have a longer run time on the Wave 2

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

Excellent review and product. The battery would have lasted until morning, if you started at bedtime with a full charge I suspect.

[@Linda-xb5ol]

Thanks sharing Joseph ❤❤that was awesome ❤❤❤

[@tuesdaysadventures4128]

I've been looking into this for several months. Thank you for your review! It's helped me to decide to get one eventually.

[@msarruda9087]

Thanks for the review. Appreciate your thoroughness & honesty both in this review and all your videos. Your attention to detail is admirable. I have enjoyed watching the evolution of your channel. Wishing you many blessings. 🥰 love, peace & gratitude

[@myvanlife1]

You did an awesome job man!!!

[@lynnyou3085]

Good to see your new video. As always, you are knowledgeable and always cool

[@kimjones1848]

Wow game changer.. so nice to see you

[@nurseelliott4256]

If helps during those hot summer days. Glad you were able to get one.

[@DonnaNichols-ep5de]

Hello Joseph...its good to see you. Thanks for the review. Safe and happy travels. Sending much love back. ❤

[@margotfox61]

You make the best reviews on utube! Thanks

[@dallaslemieux4161]

Amazing job Joseph, seems like a great little unit 👍

[@mattkrea]

That's legitimately impressive. I had looked at that unit because I don't need AC frequently enough that a rooftop unit on my van makes sense (and those units are obscenely loud too by the way), but I really doubted that this thing could cool it down. Nice to know that it works quite well.

[@BarbaraDiederich-ut8zg]

Nice unit!

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

Looks like a nice unit. Enjoy your evening. Hope all is well with you. Take Care.

[@Shihtzu99]

Cool!! I was thinking of it

[@ghutchinson327]

Looks good.

[@VancityvanlifeMYFAV]

Amazing 🎉 KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! 🎉

[@rachadventuresinliv]

Great honest review. You have answered my questions I had on this device. Thank you Joseph. Great to see you again. Looking forward to some underwater adventures. Take care Much love 🤗 🤗

[@user-wf6sb7vh9y]

New toy. Looks good. Enjoy. 👍

[@LSChestersMom]

Very cool! This could help so many folks :)

[@sandrahartje9974]

So glad to see you Joseph. Sounds like a good a/c. As always really good video. tyvm ❤😊

[@Aer0xander]

I bought the Zero Breeze Mark II, it works fine as my solar setup isn't that big anyway, but the EcoFlow has way more power for the same price. Plus the Zero Breeze costumer service sucks so I would def recommend this one!

[@crs_stl]

Apparently eco flow customer service sucks too.

[@jphanks]

Such a great review. I wish Chrome would get one for Cruz!

[@Watchaeatin]

Super cool set up

[@blueman5924]

Quite the review ! Safe travels.🍁🤙

[@ROBERTATYEO]

Very tempting….great review vid.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@swanjaymusic]

Kool product great video. I can see myself getting one...

[@Banagal]

Thanks for the EcoFlow practical review. That's a good sale price of 40% off.

[@Truckhergirl]

I love the loud sound. It’s like the sound of the semi truck

[@gint5414]

That was cool! I bet other van dwellers will be checking that ac unit out after your demo.

[@o5you86]

This is the exact setup that I want for my 86 GTS Sports Car!.. It seems a bit loud but, just as long as your Cold, I’d just be Playing Computer Games hard out in Cold Air-Conditioning!

[@insanity6829]

Ohhh to have one in summers where its 105 F average. Looks pretty cool Joseph, thanks!

[@hauk3839]

I had another 12 volt ac. It kinda worked. The venting was fun. I try to vent through the floor where my back seats where replaced. Id love to see it incorporate in minivan some how now moving out reconnecting. Thank you for video

[@madmouse7915]

Thank you for sharing 🤙 Definitely something to consider 🤔 Stay safe and well out there everyone 🙏 ❤️ 🤙✌️

[@jasonmeador-yx8ss]

Thank you for the video!!

[@SharingTheWild]

Your welcome

[@meowzic]

I have a zerobreeze. For my house window, I have a fabric vent that Velcros to the window with fabric tubular design that drawstrings around the vent tubes. maybe you could design something like that with Velcro or magnets

[@ijursic]

I see diving in Okanagan lake in summer in your future.

[@campervanhelsing]

Awesome. And music was awesome

[@Fyuryus]

My Wave 2 arrived in the mail just a couple of days ago. Looking forward to camping with it in little over a month. That's an awesome deal they have going right now. The original price point was just a little to much for me to stomach.

[@brendag2891]

I tried out the Ecoflow Wave AC in Mark the Paint Guy's van last August. It took up too much space in the mini van. I also vented it out the side window of the Odyssey and didn't make any new holes in the van.

[@melrichardson2392]

A piece of foam cut out with a thick elastic.Around the tubes.

[@Newfieguy]

Glad to see you back and looking forward to seeing more videos when you get around to it. Just an idea. What if you used dryer vents with the covering, put fly screen on the intake and spaced the vents apart. You could keep the rain and flies out. Windows shades would also help with keeping the sun out and keeping the cool in. Take care

[@ns556308]

you made me buy one

[@danward8235]

Hey Joe! How's it going? I was just wondering about you and the ecoflo wave 2! What a win / win!! I'm on the fence about it and the Bouge RV AC , but it only blows cold air. Always good to see you again!

[@kinarey]

I’m curious how the battery pack life would have been, wish they provided it to you. Thank you for sharing.

[@utubetjc]

Thinking about getting one to use when I sleep in my 4Runner on camping trips. (A/C) only .Thanks for your review.

[@conniewaite1371]

Sweet! Think it needs a screen or cover over the outside vent tubes tho

[@dr.mikeybee]

It would be interesting to try to make a permanent installation with vents through the van wall.

[@daneboro6847]

Herd some good things about the eco flow A/C in the US👍

[@diabeticnomad]

I’d like to see Eco make it so it’ll stop running when it reaches temp like a central air unit in a normal house

[@jh1859]

First time seeing this product and it looked pretty cool. Good to see your totally sik looking van again. I think the heating function should work better, just try it with a full battery next time.

[@bobmonztr]

Nice size, I bought AC and 5 heaters for $2200 less.

[@zooedca]

20-24c is best for cooling an area 16c is cold.

[@jlest3036]

Insulating the exhaust tube would help when using it as an AC. Those tubes get hot and with a having them extended like you do that’s a lot of heat inside your space.

[@jwfmechanical9864]

I'm buying it

[@joeyjennings9548]

the least venting will be most efficient. seems a nice lil unit.

[@debraporter1797]

Good video Joseph and great explanation! Good to see you back! What are your plans this summer anything special? Like build your bank account back up? 👍😉 Take care. See you soon.

[@jasonthemason1971]

Yeah. I wish I would have waited for the newer versions. I have the first one that came out. Twice as big…….. But I did get a pretty good preorder deal w/ the battery.

[@lynnef3297]

👋🙂👍Neat idea and a good review.

[@angiemoses130]

Kinda cool the template isnt the right size for that style of window. The hoses needs guards and screens to hold it in better and to cover the ducts from items and debris from being sucked in. They should have sent the whole kit so ya can do a review on all of the system. But love the vid

[@inhertrax9612]

Whyyyyy am I walking around clucking like a chicken now ?!? 1🤔 "BA--CAWWWW !!!!"

[@TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy]

Whats your suspension setup for the added weight? Just curious?

[@jeffreymasterman5691]

I think it’s great. I have not seen a product like that in the States. I like the packaging or dispenser. Would you share the brand?

[@diywarren1776]

Getting close to purchasing a diesel style heater that runs on gasoline. Due to the cost being around $1600. I was wondering if this device would be a better all-around option. This video entered that question for me.

[@WandersonRC3]

Mine works slightly ok until temps get above 80 degrees. Then it just blows cool air but doesn’t drop the temp any . Probably would be ok in cool weather areas but not hot, humid areas

[@Rusty1972]

You say it’s cooling but you did not mention what the outside temperature was. Anything can cool at 70 degrees but what about on 100 degrees days? Nothing can beat a diesel heater in my opinion. Very efficient

[@meowzic]

This seems pretty efficient. My zerobreeze is 2300 BTUs which just takes the edge off in a small space but only uses 200w on average. Do you know how many watts this uses on average for cooling such as on eco mode?

[@3quartersbull4]

I think it was around 177.

[@meowzic]

@@3quartersbull4 the zerobreeze? Yeah I think that was exactly where it was

[@timsteinbis6959]

Put some Flex seal on that cardboard and call it a night.

[@msanabria8159]

Joseph...😮😮😮CALL CHROME, EMO AND SLL IF YOUR VANLIFERS BUDDUED. THA AC US THE BEST. CHROME NEEDS ONE 😢😢LIKE RIGHT NOW...😅😅FOR CRUZZIE..WE ❤❤ HAVE BEEN MISSING YOU A LOT.

[@JayL781]

I would strongly recommend separating the exhaust and intake tubes I don't think you want it's sucking up the hot air but I could be wrong does it have a recommendation on how to space them

[@jkjk-hj7hb]

Hi Joseph, what is the current consumption in AC eco mode ?

[@shanec.7105]

How did you deal with the airbag light when you remove the pax seat and the wires?

[@BrentsVanLife]

kewl cooler

[@feistylilmama2248]

It be nice if there were screens for hoses.to prevent any bugs flying in.or spiders when at campsite.😊😊😊

[@abeach5420]

👋🙌 Hiya Mr. Wild (feels self feeling very guilty to not have been by all so often as of late) ... I realized today that I am certain I missed your spring chicken - 45th bday congrats🎉🎊!! Unlike me, but am certain you survived hehe. Hope you had a fun time with some peeps and some great food. May this next turn around the sun be just as FAB as you . . . continued best.(Let us just kick this message back to Apr. 19th shall we, haha). I have catching up to do I know ... continued best from one of, ever growing in popularity, Salish Sea mermaids🧜‍♀🏊‍♀ 🥽

[@sailingmsmalachite1503]

The AC lead why it’s different to mine ?? Yours as a a socket for the AC to plug into the side of the wave2 Mines dose not unplugged from the wave2

[@rickilee961]

Don't you think if you would have had it pointing towards the bigger part of the van it may have circulated a little better and not recirculating the air that's blowing out just a thought😊

[@BLUEPUNK86]

That exhaust tube has to be hot and counteracting the cool air.

[@peTeMelster]

Does it need an extra battery or Delta 2 or does it have one built in?

[@scottmcguire9618]

The problem I be found is that the heat coming from the hoses is quite a bit. They do make insulation sleeves.

A year ago or so all KZbinrs were reviewing this product, look up how many still using it today. That will tell you everything you need to know. You are welcome!

[@shredded2614]

Probably the ones that installed it correctly.

[@Hurricane-John]

I think it would be more efficient cooling if the hoses were insulated preventing any heat in the hoses from radiating into your van

[@ReviewingTech101]

If u can get an extra battery get it for your delta unit, the portable battery doesn’t last very long

[@jonesywa5834]

Would it be more efficient for the air intake not going outside ..trying to cool.or heat outside air

[@CrixzG]

as long as u have some sort of "ventilation" to prevent a vacum. I highly agree with you. Cooling down and resirculating the same air in the car will be much more efficient than sucking in hot air, trying to cool it.

[@jeffreymasterman5691]

Off topic but can you tell me about the tissue or wipe dispenser hanging on your drivers seat?

[@SharingTheWild]

I use those to clean up and sometimes pick my nose. 😂

[@zelmarhernandez2681]

How big is your power inverter?

[@malifestro3319]

I think you should have only had one hose for the exhaust and ran it in recirc. That way you aren't trying to cool or warm air that is further from the inside temp. The Delta T wouldn't have to be as high and it should then run far longer.

[@shredded2614]

Correct