I Tried Full Electric Overlanding For 1.5 Years | Was It Practical?

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0:00 Is Electric Better Than Gas?
6:12 Electric Setup Details
10:15 Cost Break Down

[@TinkerersAdventure]

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[@yamafanboy]

I think there's a subtle distinction to be made between the generic term "going electric" and induction cooktops. Induction cooktops feel like taking a leap of about 200 years into the future. I hated everything about cooking before I got one. Now that I have one I cook every day.

[@Drmikekuna]

In 2018 I built out a van and became a part-time van dweller. Two years ago I went all electric with a 3KW "solar generator" that includes an 2KW AC inverter. I have 400 watts of solar on the roof, and can also charge via the car's system. I use an induction hotplate, a microwave, a small pressure cooker, and even a coffee pot. Additionally, I power my fridge, a roof van, lights, and a Wabasto heater. It all works and I never have to worry about finding butane cartridges.

[@michaellynn3928]

Do you have a convenient solution for washing dishes?

[@yamafanboy]

now we need a video on replacing/upgrading the factory alternator to optimize alternator charging via these new devices

[@ElementalTJ]

Do you think the Orion device can kill your alternator? I was wondering...

[@valdius85]

A year updates are the videos I value the most. Thank you.

[@fpartidafpartida]

I love my tiny camp kitchen for my Rivian R1S. It's just a little stove and pan. A small cutting board and collapsible bowls and water bag. I carry it full time in the "hidden storage" in the back because it takes up so little room. The Rivian has a built-in 1,500W plug in the back. I typically cook 2 meals per day and I can't get it to even register 1 mile of range for my cooking. Love that vehicle for sleeping in it too. I just set the temp at whatever I want and it consumes little energy overnight.

[@tsk1979]

Same here 200$ Microwave without turntable 30$ kettle (500W travel) 50$ induction 100Ah battery + Renogy 30A alternator charger and a Delta 2 make up my electric power house. Microwave is a game changer. Costco stuff + Microwave is a new level unlock

[@KingsonMan]

What are your recommendations from Costco?

[@ausguy4385]

100wh? Do you mean Ah?

[@lawrencek9748]

A microwave was never even a consideration until I saw this. Now it's tempting. I wish they made small ones with the convection option!

[@tsk1979]

@@KingsonMan Sukhi;s chicken, some nice korean frozen stuff, Enchiladas, Jim beans for breakfast..

[@tsk1979]

@@ausguy4385 Aaah yes, fixed it

[@4WDisLife]

men of culture, here we meet again !

[@pandaoverboard]

I love you

[@Big_AL_Nowitzki]

Where’s the tatas

[@tybrady4598]

I’m electric with my Minivan. I have a small kettle, a small microwave and a small Instant Pot. The Instant Pot, which is an efficient pressure cooker, can also be used as a griddle. With a 12 volt fridge, I can precook a lot of meals and simply heat one up in the microwave. I use two power stations. That way one is always attached to the fridge and I can be charging the other one with my portable solar panel. If it’s cloudy, I can always recharge with my vehicle. My minivan is a hybrid, so the engine only turns on when the hybrid battery gets low. It’s a fairly efficient way to recharge the power station. To clean my dishes, I rinse them off and then use a small steam generator. That saves a lot of water since theres no soap to rinse off. The super heated steam gets rid of any grease/oil, and it kills bacteria with the heat.

[@kitty4536]

I have never heard of the steam generator, would you mind posting the link to the product if it's available for sale? Thanks!

[@gregalee]

Fantastic video! Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your breakdowns that start with general engineering design choices, then break down parts choices into some main categories and price points based around *use cases*, then discuss individual brands and their implementations. It's so refreshing to get the opinion of an actual engineer rather than the intuitive, but not grounded in deep ME knowledge, "opinions of guys in your local overlanding garage". Perfect example: your shocks and upper control arm videos simplified my decision making process greatly. Thank you! I've been searching for a channel of information just like this. GIVE US MORE VIDEOS! I think you mentioned in one video that you also owned a 1st Gen Tacoma. I just lucked into an old man (25-year old classic vehicle!) 1999 Tacoma SR5 3.4V6 standard 4x4 Xtra-cab w/ long bed. Generally, it's in fantastic shape for an old truck but it's going to need serious love in the suspension category especially as the big FabTech coilovers and the old shocks in the back with add-a-leaf springs in the back are all well past their duty cycle dates. It's up on 32" BF KO2s and the back end bounces up and down like a trampoline when I go over train tracks! Any videos you might consider making for giving your ancient Taco some love in 2024 would be seriously appreciated. My eventual goal is to outfit it for overland camping with a Kuat IBEX topper and all electric camping setup like you've outlined here. May be tricky with the old-time electrical system, I'm not sure. I was thinking dual battery with a couple of slim-line Li-Ion packs but now you've got me thinking about the all-in-one battery banks. Ecoflow has some seriously big batteries available, all the way up to house-capacity.

[@samjohnson9894]

To me, overlanding is about redundancy. I'm not full electric but my system (2.6kWh 24v/2kW inverter) is more than capable of doing so. Going all electric is fine but highly recommend keeping a minimum of gas-based items onboard as a backup in the event the electrons, plugs, software, bluetooth, etc decide not to play nice for any of the myriad of reasons that they typically do. Good video and happy trails!

[@artemZinn]

Isn't fire starter enough when wood is around? I wouldn't want to carry gas cans, I'd rather install two batteries so if one fails I have another.

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

Kai, I love your videos. I am marking this down for my future build. This set up is going to be great for long distance overlanding from the Midwest to Utah and beyond!

[@josephdonnaway5755]

Good summary. I’ve essentially gone all electric for cooking in our Airstream, with microwave, coffee maker, convection oven and induction cooktop all powered by an Ecoflow Delta Max with two extra batteries. Now I’ve added the Ecoflow Alternator Charger to my solar charging. Our boondocking is limited only by water.

[@732Runner]

Poor Justino.. lol I’m not going FULL electric but hanging out with Chris has definitely influenced me to upgrade my electrical..

[@TerryManitoba]

I built (& continue to optimize after EVERY trip) my van 7 years ago. At first on the road (before actually building it) I grabbed all my camp gear and travelled for 3 months. Then went home to do the build. On the first trip I considered how I would do the build & decided to build the most robust electric system and to NOT use fuel. (except a Butane cooktop which I never used as a back up, but occasionally as a second cooktop) After 7 years I would not do it any differently. 220 amp lithium battery - proven to be enough - I use 33% a day - so it last 3 days. 3000 watt inverter - never overloaded 30 + 40 = 70 amp Redarc BC/DC charger - I just added the 40 amp to speed up charging 200 portable solar panel - which I very rarly use - I pull the. out just to make sure they still work... I never tried a microwave - never realy sure I would need one - I'll ponder it

[@jatorresrv]

~3yrs all-electric, although it's come via trail and error but luckily sparing significant cost per error. Currently at 800ah lithium for the past ~1.5yr with RedArc RedVision, which only allows 30amp max charging from alternator, solar, or 120v. Last summer worked at night and slept in vehicle during the day in Arizona. The hottest outside temp 119F while staying cool inside at 72F x8hrs with 5k BTU 120v window AC unit via 3k inverter and 600w solar panels. In the winter, then sleeping at night, NMBDR ~8k above sea level, 7F was the lowest stayed warm with 120v 1800w heater. Additionally, 1800w induction heater, 1800w Ninja AirFryer, and 300w 12v heating rod to warm water for showering. In the ~3yrs I have upgraded the batteries, but their location has stayed he same, the rear seat footwell in a 4Runner on top a 10g footwell tank from Front Runner. Electric over propane or diesel, is more set and forget, no spills or leaks, and regardless wind or elevation as well.Thanks for sharing.

[@jatorresrv]

In my experience, and I'm sure others have noticed similar, most of the battery is consumed between making dinner, staying cool or warm while sleeping, and making breakfast, all when there is no solar power support.

[@bernardmcnamara]

Glad to see someone else looking into the practicality of electronic camping appliances. I was doing the same thing several years ago while drawing up plans for my Superkart 🏁🏎️ karting trailer... While camping at the race track for several days. 🇦🇺👍

[@tumbleweed1976]

Love your perspective and explanation! I use EcoFlow Delta 2 with 200 watt solar panels on roof. Runs my DC cooler, charges all devices and cook with 110v griddle.

[@Lane-Arias]

Man!!! Your videos are so valuable! Please make videos of ALL of your Tinkering Projects…you’re a master.

[@jeffschollenberger2498]

I thoroughly enjoy your engineering/DIY content Kai. Also the fridge that I purchased from you is working great. Just upgraded my portable power source along with an alternator charger. Hoping to get an induction stove real soon.

[@ecovango6675]

I have the same cookware as you and they are absolutely fantastic. Clean up so easily and work great on induction stove top! Yes, going electric is the best way to go! I have two portable power stations one is 2000 W hours and the other one is 750. Perfect combination and they all recharged very quickly! I think both will charge in about 80 minutes total would never go Two. Dragging around propane, containers, or gas. Thanks for the videos.

[@RobertsAdventure]

Great vid, I hadn't heard about the Ecoflow DC-DC charger, great to see the power station manufacturers keeping pace with system needs.

[@cliffrudolph2306]

Appreciate the video. Really helpful in evaluating electric options

[@chadperling2766]

Pecron has added a 500-watt car charger to it's accessories list. It works directly off the battery (with protection).

[@AboveAverageMan97]

Renogy has a dc to Dc charger too. But Victron has them all beat on price.

[@406Campr]

Kai, Great update. I have been using your setup from 2023 for over a year now. I will look into the Ecoflow version of the dc/dc charger for my campervan.

[@trolzealot8635]

Simple is the best, that's what I learned from some videos from Australia, your double acid battery is enough for fun, worry better about pranks with friends.

[@lindasteller]

I have a 48v 10kw Power kit from Ecoflow. Still, I've chosen a gas range and no microwave in my van. I like to cook, and I cannot bear participating in generating all that plastic from pre-made dinners for the landfill. I'm happy that your system works for you.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I plan to utilize more AC in my next truck build. I’m not sure I will ever be 100% electrical, but I do think things like heat (even though inefficient) can be utilized successfully with how quick some of these can charge now. I just got an Etaker today and I have to say I am very impressed so far. It has a lot of features other batteries as missing for a good “overlander” battery pack. Well done as always man!

[@Flash1857]

Add a few 12v blankets or pads for those times the temperature is not as harsh

[@reynoldwright8001]

Great video. I've been playing with the idea of full electric as well. Love the setup.

[@demonhogo]

I’ve been 100% electric for over a year. When it’s raining for more that a few days, I see the benefits of a small fuel burner

[@cristopherandino3000]

I'm literally making a list of possible setups I would do for my 4runner. I'm new to alm of this. And I'm 100% going to fully electric path.

[@jcamp359]

We boondocked with out TT without propane for two years in all but the most extreme cold weather. 4kWh, including LFP and a Delta 2 Max. Just Ordered a pop-up truck camper, Tune M1. Going full electric using my D2M and a 280ah LFP, 400w solar, and dc/dc charger. Cheaper than putting in a propane system.

[@theadventurepixie]

Thanks for your clear and helpful video. 😁

[@rigidchop]

I went dc to dc on my van because of your videos. I also have a smaller solar setup for my fridge and smaller usb electronics.

[@jdmspacebuggy]

Your previous vdieos influenced me to go full electric with the Delta 2 and DC2DC in my Isuzu Vehicross 😂 About to embark on a 3 week pan european trip in summer, and so far on the test runs it has worked great!

[@toyotatrailtrash]

Another awesome video!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Awesome video!

[@ClipsByMiles]

Extremely timely! Looking at moving to a fully electric camper behind a Lexus GX.

[@dmain6735]

Great upload

[@STB-jh7od]

Back in the late 90s, I remember seeing round generators that fit under the hood of truck/vans, that hooked up to engine (supposedly without much work) to provide power for campers.

[@Rick_Gregor]

Nice setup, I seen in another video an 800w DC to DC converter...Electric keeps getting better!

[@billermanthegreat]

I use a Microwave in my van all the time! It's one of my favorite pieces of kit.

[@artemZinn]

This is awesome, I'm experimenting something like this for hiking, everything on the go. Gotta build EV outlander soon! Love your channel btw.

[@MountainTopher]

This is exactly what I did with my tacoma. I have 2 solar panels on top with a 200Ah lithium battery. It's really nice

[@alutious]

Thank you for the video, gj. i made the same conclusion. My original plan was to go with a tiny microwave, so that i could boil water inside during rain. It was 1000 watts. every time i went to order it, it was out of stock. my system design was for 1500w. i ended up with a 6 in 1 cooker which i am happy with so far. It is 1400w but i run it mostly at 1250w. the steak and ribs looked amazing on your videos. My main goal was to cook eggs and bacon and boil water. I looked at induction but 1) too much power and 2) it didn't work with my lightweight backpacking pots. I also looked at kettles but it is one of the highest demand energy devices, like a heater or a crazy A/C. i found most cookers all boil water in 4 to 6 minutes. I use a propane stove as a backup as i can use it inside if necessary and when energy is low. I have done testing but not alot of practical use, max so far is a 3 day trip.

[@nathanmusgrove365]

Good vid! I highly recommend considering the low cost approach of simply installing a ~2500 watt inverter. You can’t keep a fridge or electric blanket on all night, but it makes cooking extremely easy like he outlined & is very cheap and easy to install.

[@EverydaySandro]

I love to see this! I am fully electric (self-sufficient) living inside my Tesla Model X

[@PajEvo_Aus]

I will never go back to gas after moving to electric because of space constraints in the SWB Pajero Evolution. I have my whole car run off a single 200Ah lithium that does cranking and deep cycle duties. It charges at full alternator current (100amps) so it recharges extremely fast and i get about 4 days of fridge and cooking duties out of it without starting the car. Never worrying about cold or wind is a huge advantage of induction as well

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Wow Pajero Evo. One of my favorites

[@geraldg8327]

I "hard-wired" my 5lb propane tank on my FJ Cruiser for my permanently-mounted Joolca and tee-ing off using 1/4" RV quick-disconnects to minimize set up for my stove. With the amount of hot water I use while camping, I couldn't use an electric water heater like a Duoetto as I have 100L onboard. Preheating the water while driving using a Glind hot shower system in recirc mode helps reduce water wasted when arriving at the campsite. Water stays warm for a while too which is nice. A 1-lb tank for emergencies with the right adapter would have saved your friend for when the 5 pounder empties during a trip.

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Just experiementing with the same after building a 400AH/5120wh setup in my rig (overkill I know 😂) and so far so good, man induction is great on windy australian beaches!

[@justcampingchannel]

Will definitely do this! ❤

[@mongoosevsgt]

Great video. Brings up an interesting dilemma too. Technology has made it so easy and convenient for us that even if most people had bugout bags and a capable 4x4 to escape when SHTF they wouldn't survive without their electrical appliances or gadgets. Most wouldn't even know how to start a fire let alone what a fire does. LOL

[@fratermus5502]

I've been running 95% electric for the last 14 months of fulltime boondocking. I did use some propane for heat over the weeekend when I got caught in freezing temps. I haven't refilled propane since I started the all-electric experiment. My setup is ~$1,100 for 750w of used panel, 45A victron controller, 1280Wh of LiFePO4, 1000w PSW inverter, and a VSR for alternator charging.

[@CowgirlKim]

Informative Thank you

[@johnmarkshannon8231]

Ecoflow has the Delta 2 bundled with their new Alternator Charger on a major sale for Amazon Prime Day this year (Prime Subscribers only). That crazy deal + your electric camping videos has inspired me to finally go Factor meals w/ microwave and a couple of cast irons w/ a single induction burner. Bye bye propane!!

[@DTMWTD]

definitely food for thought

[@DHTTech1]

Great video, as always! A few questions; what is the wattage of your induction cook top? Also, I have a hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe, so no alternator, only a IDCM (integrated dual charging module) - would you happen to know if a DC to DC charger could work to rapid-charge my EcoFlow EF? Thanks for anything you can provide!

[@filiberto599]

Great video review, very helpful for someone looking to getting out more often and for longer duration. I'm curious, how did you connect solar panels in your FJ? Did you have to run cables through the roof? And can you get your hands on a hybrid vehicle for a comparison? I'm curious how the large hybrid battery and high wattage outlet works for overlanding. Can it replace a typical dual battery or power station setup?

[@maksym4428]

Thank you for video ❤

[@hatchbacktaco9964]

Love you videos man!! I truly appreciate the real world boots on the ground info you provide. I’m curious how you were able to figure out that the FJ couldn’t supply 800 watts to the ecoflow alternator charger? Is this something the unit was able to recognize and then lowered the charging input? I have a Tacoma and a delta pro, but I don’t want to overload the alternator. Thank you so much for your content bro!! 👍

[@UnsightedADV]

Do you think the iforce max 2400watt power in the new 4runner and landcruiser could be used a reliable charging set up?

[@94Greenbean]

Love your content Tink, I need to know what your boxes are there with the nice wooden tops!

[@laurathomas8721]

Such a good channel

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Electric camping is good to go if your solar, batteries etc are up to task. Im about to drop a video on made in canada gen 6 solar panels that are simply magik

[@TinkerersAdventure]

I look forward to that video Richie!

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Very interesting and I love my solar setup in the travel trailer but not so reliable on rainy weeks. Like that I have a gas stove.

[@NaiyimsGarage]

Good Idea, I will need to do the same

[@Iamandthatiam]

what would you say will charge better, faster with 230 a alternator to ecoflow delta pro? etaker or their own 800 w alternator charger? Or if I went with Delta pro Ultra that doest even support their own Alternator charger. will etaker be good to charge that house battery set up in my conversion?

[@fscottgray9784]

I have a Bluetti AC180 that provide 1800 watts of AC and 1173 watt hours. $600 for the AC180 right now.400 watts of solar and can also recharge using my 400 watt vehicle provided AC. I use a Stokes VOltaic 500 watt kettle and now have their new electric cook set with pot and pan. Vary them from 400 to 1000 watts input for cooking.

[@Thergood]

One other big point is many power station companies are FINALLY putting high amp 12v DC outputs on their units. Oupes, for example, has a 12v\30amp DC Anderson plug output on their mega line. This allows you to run 12v accessories like lights, diesel heaters, etc. You can even connect it to 12v switching systems like those from Switch Pros, Auxbeam, Garmin, etc. IMO there is very little reason to run dedicated complex dual battery systems anymore. Power stations with the fast alternator charging and high amp 12v DC output have rendered them obsolete.

[@alexpalmer776]

I run a microwave,electric kettle and slow cooker off a small system in my Jeep. Solar panels, 1500 converter, no problem. Two deep cell and a spare seperate lithium for the fridge.

[@KevinLin145]

When I saw the ecoflow 800w I immediately thought about your setup. It's an exciting time to witness the transition. Even more and more homes are going full electric. I'd love to see a video of your take on hybrids and how they benefit in electric camping. My RAV4 Prime PHEV has been flexing at the camp site for the past year!

[@MrJhchrist]

The RAV prime seems like a factory designed full electric overland system with added drive train integration. Can you charge up on solar, or is there some minimum power / voltage threshold to make it work?

[@KevinLin145]

@@MrJhchrist You can not charge up the car with solar. Well technically you can, it'll just take a looooooong time. Solar charges too slow, or rather hybrid batteries are way too large in capacity. The RAV4 Prime has 14kwh of usable/chargeable battery. So even with a large 400W solar panel that Kai has with his FJ, it'll take you 35 hours to fully charge the Prime.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

I love the RAV4 Prime!

[@TobyCostaRica]

I’m going to camp in mine this fall and hope to run AC all night without the engine kicking on. PHEV is the ultimate overland setup

[@Fremlin]

So what alternator would you suggest for the FJ/GX platform?

[@cdimic]

what type of setup would be needed to run a 1800w ninja foodie? (pressure cooker/airfryer/rotiserrie chicken roaster)

[@PrestonGladd]

Honestly this just makes sense, you run your engine all the time, might as well get full potential out of it. It will charge when there is no sun, and most "overlanders" are driving for at least 4 hours a day, which will usually keep your batteries topped off. These systems make way more sense than building your own now to IMO. I went with the anker F3800, but in hindsight I wish I would have went with ecoflow. However they more or less do the same thing, but the ecoflow has more peripherals and better options like built in heating pads on the batteires.

[@TobyCostaRica]

Also the ability to set your charge current at 50 watt intervals. I was surprised my friends anker unit didn’t have that. With I have a long drive I charge at 2-300 watts to be gentle on the battery. If I need to quickly top off my pack I’ll charge at 8-1000 watts

[@Mrche626]

You dropped this video before I’m suppose to clock in? I guess I’m gonna be late!

[@rickdougherty1371]

Do you use any netting or tents around the open hatch for bugs?

[@prado.offroad]

Would there be an efficiency difference using 240 volt appliances vs the 110v

[@BrentRivers]

If everyone gains a basic understanding of lithium based battery tech, the relationship to power/watts = voltage * amperage and what a BMS is, you can build quite a bit of power reserve and charge it efficiently from both the alternator and solar. Most people's power demands aren't running a 2000w inverter, it's best to stay within the 12v (24v Aussie) realm for all devices for a much more efficient use of stored power.

[@TobyCostaRica]

Yes it’s more efficient but you’re gonna have a hard time finding a 12v microwave, induction cooktop, instant pot. They might be out there but will cost more than the inverter to use mass produced household appliances.

[@BrentRivers]

@@TobyCostaRica gotta stay home, or just get an RV. Ive never needed a micro, dont even use one much at home. But thats me.

[@TheMitchellbegeng]

24v Aussie? I'm in Aus and only trucks (and some winch comp vehicles) run 24v

[@artemZinn]

Nah. The biggest downside of doing 110V/220V AC is that you lose efficiency to heat converting DC from battery to AC. Also good luck finding powerful 12V Kettle, cooking top, etc. 12V wires are super thic for these loads, 110V and 220V especially reduce the wires AWG quite a lot.

[@BrentRivers]

@@TheMitchellbegeng so there is 24v there? Most of the offroad channels ive seen use 24v rigs

[@christiang4375]

How much can a 2024 4runner alternator spare? I have the ecoflow alternator charger option on the way

[@GaiaCarney]

Thanks!

[@ultra4suzukisamurai679]

Microwave popcorn trailer snack. Mmmmmm.

[@Unb3arablePain]

Very interesting, I've always been traditional fuel based camp stuff in my GX espexially as I temp carry most things and am doing more primitive camping, but have a big battery setup for my Amatuer radio. Might look into using more battery powered stuff in the future especially as the price has come down a lot!

[@jacktyler7599]

With these 'vehicle camping with electricity' videos, I always wonder if a used Ford F150 Powerboost has been considered. Put on a shell, set up the bed for camping, and you have 7.2KW of self-managed AC electricity available in a 4WD vehicle and no recharging hassles. This is available in the least expensive XL F150 and it comes with hybrid gas mileage.

[@Prokastrynator]

Bro, that's too easy, you need trickled out toyota with 25k of gear to try enjoy great outdoor. A Guy run out of propane and was saved by a guy with, $2000 electric setup. What a joke. But all of them. had cast iron pans. Lol

[@edwardsigmasvn7184]

Kai, does this charge both your fridge and battery in use? or exactly how long are you expecting this to last?

[@totoroben]

Switch out your electric kettle for a hot water dispenser. You will have hot water on demand, and it doesn't use as much wattage when heating up, meaning you can get by on a system using less wattage

[@donniehelmly4920]

I really want to figure out. How long a full charged battery lasts, just operating a few lights and your coffee pot. And watch TV? Is it better to use 110 volts with an inverter? Or buy only 12V appliances. I am looking for 2 nights to stay at race tracks. On my truck battery and one auxiliary battery. Using things to cook. And lights and TV.

[@shabazan]

I am all electric, without solar. I charge during a daily drive with a GoPower 1750 inverter to a ecoflow delta 1300 and a zerobreeze elechive (combined 3000+ wHr) using 120v inputs. Yes, there is conversion loss, but it is the fastest charge rate I’ve found.

[@AdminLogistics.]

All the OCD engineers love this guy. Including me.

[@RobertLowery]

What is the two burner induction stove being used?

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Just installed ecoflow alternator charger ..similtainanly input solar and alternator charger

[@user-nl5tl8fz8l]

Does the Victron DC to DC charger work with the ETaker?

[@Verb130]

I have a 2500wh electric generator with an installed 300w DC-DC charger. I also have a 300w portable solar panel. I'm full electric with two induction plates and steel cookware in lieu of cast-iron. I've never had a problem with battery charge or felt like I needed to ration the battery energy.

[@Dsmxsteve510]

Very informative video. I am doing a hybrid setup similar to yours. I have a 100ah dual battery setup that feeds a Bluetti 180p for around 2.5kwh of storage and 1.8kw of output. All being charged by a Victron 18 amp dc-dc charger. It's nice to be able to pull the solar generator out as needed while camping and then put back in and allow charging from the 2nd battery that is mounted underhood of my 5th gen. Speaking of which, how much wattage were you able to pull from your stock alternator? I assume we have the same engine?

[@TinkerersAdventure]

My factory alternator is 100A. At worst case electric usage, everything else uses 75A, leaving 25A X 14V = 350W overhead. That worst is not very common so I feel comfortable running 400~500W for hours to charge my power station.

[@greeenteeee]

Do you have a video of your sleep setup and why you’re transitioning from RTT to sleeping inside?

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Ecoflow alternator charger you can change setting in app for charging watts up to 800w/voltage 12-15v

[@alexsoo1752]

I just received mine yesterday. This will be the ultimate setup. Hooking it up this weekend; Delta 2 Max LFP, Glacier fridge/freezer, 800W alternator charger, and 160W solar panel.

[@rickdougherty1371]

@@alexsoo1752 Are you using the OEM alt? The vid left me hanging on whether he changed his or not.

[@bananarobotoverlord]

Can you make a video teaching about the electrical issues for retrofitting our rigs with fast DC charging? Or solar or dual battery setups?

[@Mojokiss]

step one - cover your roof with solar! 400-500 watts step two - get a 60 amp MPPT step three - 200 AH of LiFePo4 batteries step four - 1000 watt sine wave inverter! It costs money and takes work to set up but then you get to... enjoy life!

[@lawrencek9748]

Just started using an induction cooktop with my bluetti setup. Also could run the heater to heat up my GFC, but definitely limitation is ambient temperature, my batteries ran down pretty quick when it was ~30F outside, so even my 4kwh setup was down to about 15% (from 89%) when I woke up in the morning.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

are you using a space heater over night? that will run it down a lot as the tent loses a lot of heat. i only use the space heater in the morning when i change and run electric blanket inside the sleeping bag overnight

[@lawrencek9748]

@@TinkerersAdventure I ran it on low (so it was cycling) for about 4-5hr. Granted it was my first test in my GFC and it was trying to heat the tent and the bed area. When it's on low it pulls ~5-600w, but it cycles with the thermostat as well. I will say, I am sold on induction cooking, it works exceptionally well.

[@overland_adventure_nz]

Very interesting, I’m still building up my Troopy and maybe need a slight rethink on the finishing on one side of the vehicle to include electric cooking. At the moment, I have got a brand-new Red-Arc Go Block 100 ah all in one battery System including the mounting System the lock into place in the vehicle. It can run an inverter so might have to do some more research on this. Keep up your great videos, thank you . PS, I’m running the standard pizza cutters that come standard with my vehicle new. 225/95R16 And do not plan to go to anything wider and this cannot replace them in the future which they probably go with a 255/85R16..

[@dannydivine7699]

Do tell us more about the "Etaker" what are the mppt specs, max open circuit voltage for example??

[@jehadhannoush1457]

As always good info you provide , have you tried to charge the Ecoflow using the Etaker generator !? I hope it does work since the Etaker is much cheaper compared to the Ecoflow generator 🤞