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

[@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 :)

[@larryanderson3988]

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[@jojoa6883]

Thank you for this 🤍

[@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.

[@lastresort1757]

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

[@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 😃🫶🏼

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 😊

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🤗 🤗

[@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.

[@myvanlife1]

You did an awesome job man!!!

[@nurseelliott4256]

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

[@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.

[@reggiepplee5759]

I recently purchased one with the battery and alternator charger for $1500US. My experience is more real world as i live in the southeastern US, where it's hot and humid from May through September. I tried this on a 92-degree, 70% humidity afternoon in my ram 1500 crew cab under a shaded tree. My test didn't go too well. I set up the vents for the rear passenger window and the unit in the rear as well. I used a Bluetti power supply since the battery didn't ship with the unit. I turned on and set to auto and let run for 1hr. In that time, the temperature inside of my truck didn't drop more than 1 degree even though i was getting a 20-degree temperature split between the intake air and the air. I was still sweating inside the truck. Average power consumption was around 500 watts, and ambient air temperature on the AC display was 84 degrees with the supply air temperature of around 64 degrees. I have many screenshots and may load them on a future review on Amazon. I think this after $1500 spent, this AC is more suitable for a small room more than anything else.

[@jimjr9143]

The supply air temp of 64 will not cool much anything . When the supply of heat is high . Think the unit must be set to max and not auto for the initial cool down . Or at the very least , run the vehicle ac for at least 10 minutes to do a fast cool then the EcoFlow to maintain . When i bought and first tested my ductless mini split I started with a 85deg,f room in my house . The supply air went down to 40-42deg,f . Cooled the room down really fast . Outside air was around 92f . I think the EcoFlow max coldest air comes from max setting which is only used to get the temp down quickly

[@gint5414]

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

[@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

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

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

[@BarbaraDiederich-ut8zg]

Nice unit!

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

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

[@Banagal]

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

[@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!

[@dallaslemieux4161]

Amazing job Joseph, seems like a great little unit 👍

[@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.

[@CanadianDayTrader]

Very thorough, awesome review! Thanks Joseph!

[@insanity6829]

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

[@Linda-xb5ol]

Thanks sharing Joseph ❤❤that was awesome ❤❤❤

[@DonnaNichols-ep5de]

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

[@SpearmintTea-p4u]

New toy. Looks good. Enjoy. 👍

[@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.

[@lynnyou3085]

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

[@sandrahartje9974]

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

[@Truckhergirl]

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

[@blueman5924]

Quite the review ! Safe travels.🍁🤙

[@kimjones1848]

Wow game changer.. so nice to see you

[@madmouse7915]

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

[@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.

[@BLUEPUNK86]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@LSChestersMom]

Very cool! This could help so many folks :)

[@Shihtzu99]

Cool!! I was thinking of it

[@ijursic]

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

[@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.

[@conniewaite1371]

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

[@melrichardson2392]

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

[@ghutchinson327]

Looks good.

[@Nomadsliperypole]

Amazing 🎉 KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! 🎉

[@mrj-charles6383]

I have an 06 Van like yours and a 09 Grand Caravan. The newer van the sliding door windows go down. So this would probably work well for that window. I have the Bluetti equivalent to your Delta. Was looking at one of these probably would not work in my climate either. I am in the Southeast with high humidy and temps near 438C during the day, I usually use 2 fans now to sleep. Right now if in the van late morning I have to turn on the A/C around 10am or will overheat in there.

[@margotfox61]

You make the best reviews on utube! Thanks

[@kinarey]

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

[@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

[@junito2899]

That’s the noise I need to fall asleep! I’m a light sleeper too, but I like white noise that loud! Blame the navy pipes I slept next to on a ship! lol

[@SharingTheWild]

I may have to set this thing up again soon. It sure is getting hot out this summer.

[@junito2899]

@@SharingTheWild it’s getting hot everywhere! Whether it’s man made causing the heat surge or the shift of the poles! It sucks either way! Having an air conditioner will become a must!

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.

[@jimjr9143]

I see some you tube videos of using this in a vehicle which is in the sun with it being 90f + outside . Also making the mistake of not wrapping the very warm exhaust hose

[@dr.mikeybee]

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

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@rgruenhaus]

I'm going to be liv8ng in my vehicle soon and I'm considering buying an Oupes Mega 2 with 2 solar panels to not have the limitations you had.

[@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.

[@daneboro6847]

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

[@swanjaymusic]

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

[@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

[@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

[@timsteinbis6959]

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

[@utubetjc]

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

[@ROBERTATYEO]

Very tempting….great review vid.

[@joeyjennings9548]

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

[@bobmonztr]

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

[@campervanhelsing]

Awesome. And music was awesome

[@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.

[@Watchaeatin]

Super cool set up

[@ACEBTRAVEL-AZ-ADVANTUR]

That ecoflow alternator came out I hope you have a chance to take a look at that with that your batteries generator you can charge them up. While your car is running bro 800w charge I got one it’s badass but still waiting for my delta 2 to come in tho😂

[@zooedca]

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

[@rgruenhaus]

Having a van where you could put fixed vent holes to the outside not above a door window, especially the driver's window which not convenient. Even the front passenger window could be less put it up and take it down crazy.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@inhertrax9612]

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

[@Indigosoul127]

Cover cardboard with duck tape

[@jasonmeador-yx8ss]

Thank you for the video!!

[@SharingTheWild]

Your welcome

[@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

[@feistylilmama2248]

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

[@ns556308]

you made me buy one

[@scottmcguire9618]

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

[@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

[@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🧜‍♀🏊‍♀ 🥽

[@ReviewingTech101]

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

[@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😊

[@lynnef3297]

👋🙂👍Neat idea and a good review.

[@jwfmechanical9864]

I'm buying it

[@poges]

Good you advertise this product for money. I don't need it but realize the ad helps utubers.

[@samuelfox8126]

That's really odd they didn't give you the DC cord. That's where it would shine.

[@FirebrandChris]

Exactly

[@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?

[@johnnyreb8030]

Seems it would work in a box truck best.

[@DonaldReynoldsII]

Ur vehicle had vents in corners under bumper to cab they are one way out