We BOUGHT The ECOFLOW DELTA 2 - Our Honest Review Showing REAL LIFE USEAGE

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks for all the positive comments, we just wanted to show that these power stations are very useful but you need to be aware of their limitations, for occasional use or topping up a weekend away with dodgy weather they are a game changer but they’re not a substitute for electric hook up if you rely on 230v For those asking we paid £1220 for the solar panel and EcoFlow itself as a package deal at the Peterborough show. Any other questions or suggestions are most welcome and thank you for being respectful 🙏

[@krisyoung447]

Very practical uses shown in your video. One key point that will make it more useful is the pass-through charging feature. You can charge it with your solar panels (or AC outlet) while discharging it at the same time. This will greatly increase the runtime. I would strongly suggest that you get additional solar panels to make full use of the 500W solar input. Just be aware there is a 60V max input limit. You'll likely need a combination of series and parallel hookups to get 500W. Good luck and thanks for the video.

[@RickandHeather]

@@krisyoung447 thanks 🙏

[@Buffy-88]

Just found and watched your review, excellent thank-you thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@RickandHeather]

@konkaragounakis5924 thanks so much 👍

[@daviddring8692]

Rick/Heather. That was about the most honest, explanatory review I've ever watched. On power banks Well done both of you.

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks! Just saying how we see it.

[@poisonfortheweak]

Here’s a tip- if you have a gas/propane generator, you can run it for an hour and take this to 80%, significantly saving you running the normal generator for the same amount of time. Especially on cloudy days.

[@RickandHeather]

We don’t have a generator but sounds like a great idea

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

As a camper yes thats how u need to use these generators. Get them charged with eletric not with solar. And only buy lifepo batteries like this as they charge 80% in 1 hour opposed to other kinds batteries take 4 hrs

[@paulmills1605]

Good video. A sound buy for the use you have described. We all use these power stations in different ways. I use allpowers s2000. A good bit 9f.kit but after 6 they have limited longevity even being lifepro. Ecoflow appear to have the most reliable standalone systems for van and do.estic use. Far cheaper than one domestic tesla wall system that should it break after warranty its gone, but should a bank.of these break. It will be an individual item or two at best, which leads to adapted use. I've seen a comment about a plg/petrol generator, this is a good option at some times of the day to replenish some used power. I've got one to do the same and use our vans lpg to power it. I find using these devices as a back up or to intentional attempt to sav3 on electric domestically works. We tend to charge them using roof domestic solar 4kw system and use their power at night time, seriously reducing our energy footprint. Consider a simple diy array onto your garden wall, a 2 panel system, these could harness the sun recharge your eccflow and even divert excess to an immersion tank using solar I buddy to capture free solar to heat hot water. Be lucky guys

[@RickandHeather]

@paulmills1605 hi Paul. We do now have a fixed panel on the garage and are about to add another, we now have an afeiry too so we use them both in the house to power things.👍

[@paulmills1605]

@@RickandHeather good news. Like I've suggested consider a solar diverted to an.immersion tank, it has potential to save.endless gas and gives you solar hot water. I've only put my gas on once over the winter so far, otherwise we've had free hot water all year. Our monthly combined bill is £37.

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Really really useful for us. Based on this, will be using these for charging phones, cameras, drone etc of off grid. The solar panel looks good too Nice to see an unbiased review - thank you Rick and Heather 👍👍👍👍

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks! Yeah we’re just trying to show real world results 😊

[@robhowells1710]

Thanks for all your recent reviews on power banks. Based on these I followed your first review and bought the Delta 2 with a 160w foldable panel. Got it on Amazon Prime day for a total of £816, very pleased. Thanks for the efforts you put in to making it real.👍

[@RickandHeather]

Always happy to help!

[@dscapes1]

I've got a Delta 2 paired with a max extra battery. Lasts about half a day for running the basics. What you really need is to hook up a 400 watt flat panel on the roof of your motorhome so it top up as your using it.

[@RickandHeather]

We don’t really use a great deal of 240v stuff this really is a back up plan for us but we’re finding it very useful, agreed big solar is best, we just fitted a 175w on the garage to charge it while we are at work then we use it at night in the house 👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

Nice unboxing. We use our two Jackery’s a lot. Never charged them from the mains. Only ever recharged from solar or van 12v which will recharge more slowly. Great idea to have one of these. Gives you so much more flexibility. Nice testing guys.

[@RickandHeather]

We’ve just bought a solid 175w panel to fit on the garage to make more use of free power 👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

@@RickandHeather that’s a great idea 💡.

[@OdysseyCamper]

Thank you for this; I was going to order one today and this was very helpful. One of the most honest reviews I’ve ever seen. Great effort!!!

[@RickandHeather]

You can be honest if you paid for it and wasn’t given it 🤣 thanks for the watch and comment 👍

[@shelley131]

Enjoyed your video Mr. Rick and Miss Heather here in Texas. You are very correct about many people not understanding the limitations of power banks. It is a simple thing about understanding electricity. One will never find a power bank that will totally be 100% efficient simply because the built in electronics themselves use the power of the batteries to run themselves, and the bigger the inverter in the unit the less efficient it will be. Knowing how you plan to use the power bank is key. Great thing about ecoflow for me has been customer service . I own 2 ecoflow Delta max which are 2016 wh banks which I use as a UPS for when I travel and are connected to the residential refrigerator and a freezer. We experience power outages frequently so these have helped keep our perishables safe. On your E-bike batteries they take a long time to charge because the amperage draw is very low maybe 2 or 3 amps so you can expect them to take a while to fully charge. The great thing about that is that while you are charging the batteries with your ecoflow you could also connect the solar panel and it will trickle charge your power bank while charging the battery. God Bless and save travels and journeys. Congratulations on your purchase. Not a representative of ecoflow just a user.

[@RickandHeather]

Hello Texas! Wow, this KZbin thing always amazes me how it allows us to travel virtually as well as physically when we film, yes we just thought we’d film an open video helping people understand these items are great if you know their uses, I doubt we’ll get a free one now though but that’s ok we’re happy buying stuff and keeping the moral high ground, hopefully we won’t ever need a customer service call but it’s good to know they are responsive. We’re loving ours but as you say, knowing the limitations stops disappointing results. Take care and thanks for the comment we appreciate it 🙏

[@ChanTell-z2n]

Thank you both for such an awesome and friendly and practical review. I bought a little 300w station which has been great for watching telly during " load shedding" happy camping to you both Ray

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks Ray! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jampam-jf8mt]

It's a great product. What let's it down is the battery is only 1024wh and the price is not cheap at over £1000. I went for a Vtoman Jump power station allowing me to expand battery capacity to around 3000wh for cheaper than the Delta 2. Alternatives to the Delta 2 if a mobile app is a deal breaker are the Ugreen Power roam 1200 and Vigorpool Captain. They all have their pros and cons.

[@RickandHeather]

Agreed the options are all out there, we’re happy with the EcoFlow but it’s not cheap

[@joeglennaz]

Eco flow is not the cheapest but it’s a very high-quality product. It’s going to last many many years. I know when I try and save money I’m always disappointed in the end it’s happened so many times to me whether I buy carpeting into the tile right by a cheaper version of something to say two or $300 I’m always disappointed for me I’d rather save the extra money And just have a very high-end product. Now when it comes to these things I get it if you can get another unit that’s got the Lipo for battery technology and it’s not gonna break in the first year then there is nothing wrong with saving some money I’ve been following these solar generators for many years now and I don’t have one yet but when I do buy and I’m getting close, it’s going to be the Eco flow. I’ll probably do the Delta 2 Max so I can get 2001 hours that when you can expand I believe up to 6001 hours

[@CW-pp7zc]

Thank you for taking the time to show us. Very comprehensive. I live in Florida so I think Solar panel would be good.

[@RickandHeather]

Definitely more sun than us then! 🇺🇸

[@kchaney56]

Thank you so much for doing a video that finally answers all of my questions. I now know that this unit will do everything I want and more.

[@RickandHeather]

Happy to help 😊

[@BryanLChess]

By far the best and most reliable review on the internet. Even a simpleton like me can understand this, thank you!

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks, we feel like because we paid for it we could say it how it is….

[@juanr.3314]

The best honest review I’ve seen so far in KZbin. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks that’s great to hear

[@paulmills1605]

Found your channel today, yout review is the best on the tube, honest, practical and informative. I dont even know why i watched your review because ive 5 x1500 wph allpowers which do the same but cheaper to buy, also after service from seller has been second to none! We just used 2 of ours in our van touring europe. Whilst im able to power the whole van as you have also done, i prefer just an extension lead to the required draw items, we use ours for induction hob, hair dryer, coffee machine, bikes fans etc, not let us down. With the UPS function we can also chrge devices on the road whilst its either charged with roof solar (100w) or inline connected to our leisure battery, but only until either 100% or half of our journey to ensure full L.B charge. Ive a bog standard pwm fitted, so to avoid pwm/mppt confliction, ive tapped into the solar before it hits the pwm. It was trial or error, but has worked for nearly 2 years. These are great bits or kit for comfort living on the road, with no need to tap into ehu and sites, if used sensibly. I also save ay least 3kw of electric a day at home, powering kids Pc's. Tv, even tall fridge and tall freezer. From a domestic power cut pov, it will keep us going for a day or so, but if solar is available a through chrge to keep them topped.up. i will subscribe to you both now.and will view more vids. Your HUD one is of interest for the same reasons, using a phonr app at the moment cheers and happy travels

[@RickandHeather]

Thank you! If only the power bank companies thought it was good I might get a freebie 🤣 yeah we use ours at home too charging off a fixed panel on the garage wall 👍 hope you enjoy the channel and appreciate the kind words

[@shaunmarston7168]

Someone telling the truth very well explained

[@RickandHeather]

Just saying how we see it!

[@danielrussell446]

Well done Rick and heather a great honest review and always best to see a real world review instead of those with gloss so you can see what things are really like

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks, exactly what we tried to do. They are useful but not the be all and end all.

[@glennk.7348]

Excellent review. Most reviewers don’t show this much practical use. Really helps to know what it’s like!

[@RickandHeather]

We bought it so we could say unbiased stuff but even when I’ve been sent a free one I’ve been as thorough 👍

[@ianharvey289]

The best review of an Ecoflow Delta. Amazing how much more honest when it’s not sponsored! Great watch and definitely give me some food for thought. Thanks

[@RickandHeather]

Yeah thanks, sadly nobody is offering us a free one 🤣

[@rodneyperkins1057]

Thanks Rick and Heather for producing this vlog, I was beginning to wonder if it was just me and my maths at fault.. As you say they have their uses and as long as you are aware it should prove ok. We bought small ecoflow River 2 brilliant for charging tablet, phones etc and recharge once a week on a sunny day like today it took 1.5 hours from 45%. But to be honest it was charging my rechargeable drill battery plus mobile phone at the same time. Trying to get most value for the money. Don't think I am tempted to buy anything bigger at present but who knows what the future holds...how fast the hair dryer ran it down was an eye opener, keep up the good work saving your minions from wasting our hard earned money, oh well back to welding the campervan TTFN. 🎉

[@RickandHeather]

You’re welcome we’re just trying to give an unbiased opinion and if it helps then that’s our job done 👍

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

We have the Ecoflow river which is fine for us. Take care Gill

[@RickandHeather]

They are fine if you know the limits of the unit. We’re happy too.

[@johnriordan288]

Great video well explained. The best one. The fact you paid for it. And the rest of them get them free. Well done. Love your videos.

[@RickandHeather]

Thank you 🙏 I’m not sure we’ll ever get a free one for being honest 🤣

[@davidrandall266]

Well done Rick and Heather. A fantastic vlog as always and the most honest review I've seen on the Delta 2. ( Guessing that's because you put your hand in your pocket for it ). Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing the new van.👏👏👏

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks, that’s right yes bought and saying what we find. No idea on the new van yet but no rush.

[@danpost4755]

Thank you for the real life, practical use demo on this model. I am considering purchasing this unit myself.

[@RickandHeather]

Glad to help!

[@brianjohnson4253]

A proper review well done

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks Brian!

[@tkendr01]

Nice presentation. I have one of these on order and I have read about the fact that efficiency is significantly less than 100%. These devices a intended to be 'solar batteries' not 'gasoline generators'. But they are quiet and lightweight by comparison.

[@RickandHeather]

I’m not knocking it it’s a good tool just need to know the limitations of it 😊

[@JayInapriorlife]

Half the weight. Same size. Very important in a van rig. The Delta 2 pro battery can be added to this for over 3k watt hrs

[@stephenb5560]

Great stuff thanks. We do exactly the same with ours. We can turn our van charger off. Warwick xl 😊 Just the microwave and the hair dryer makes it worth it. Great explanation from both of you. Pub stops let you re charge in the bar😂Cheers.

[@RickandHeather]

Yeah we can isolate the van charger but the c-tek uses less amps.

[@beetrek4024]

Thanks just bought a delta 2 and looks useful as additional power. I’m planning on putting a split charger on the car to enable the car to charge the delta 2 quicker. Thanks for the video very useful.

[@RickandHeather]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@JayInapriorlife]

Ecoflow now has a car mounted charger that uses only excess power provided by the cars alternator.

[@sylviapage8572]

That was interesting especially when some well established van lifers are talking about using the power banks instead of the traditional electrical set up. After watching this I really can’t see that working. I watch Those Happy Days and they’ve been travelling in India in a rickshaw with the solar on the roof powering the power bank. They’ve stayed in accommodation and used the power bank just for their phones, cameras and laptops so I can see how that works but living in a van and using just the power bank wouldn’t suit me. I can see how it would bring benefits to a traditional setup, off grid but not as stand alone. Great review. Thanks.

[@RickandHeather]

For minimal use to enhance 12v use it’s a great addition (example we’re off grid at the moment as you know) and last night came in and used it to boil the kettle for a cuppa rather than using gas and then waiting for the hob to cool etc, but to fully replace 230v hook up you’d need a huge one and loads of solar and space. We’d say they are a great addition though 😊

[@vanandcountry]

Solid review Ricky, Heatehr. If you get the chance check running those overhead lights vs the spotlights as if you are on EHU. I seem to recall when I did something similar the overhead strip light used a lot more power than the spots.

[@RickandHeather]

Yeah the strips are proper power zappers 😊

[@paulpowell1259]

Hi guys I cant tell you compared with some how good this flog is. Your right what you want it for it how you choose. We use ours for the telly rather than the battery and then top it up with the solar when not on EHU. Sarah also uses in for her strainers so works a treat and we use it for the phones and this all gives us a longer time off grid. Then if we are on site we fill up with EHU. Solar and a power bank that is man enough, keeps you off grid longer. Keep this up you might even get free stuff lol.

[@RickandHeather]

I don’t think we’ll ever match the criteria for free stuff, we can’t pull the KZbin faces 🤣 but yeah these are great if you know what you need from them, hopefully this helps some people make sense of it. 👍

[@jisungrocks5871]

Gret video! I got my 1800W Delta 2 with 2 sided 220W solar panels for $1000. So far, so good.I live in the high desert so solar charging is a breeze.

[@RickandHeather]

Excellent! We only really get good solar in summer unfortunately! Thanks for watching tho appreciate it

[@justaskKj]

Thank you for your honest review of EcoFlow . It helped me better understand what I can and can't use it for.

[@RickandHeather]

You’re welcome thanks for watching and the comment 👍

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Hi Rick/Heather. I am looking at buying one of these. I have seen people powering a welder from one which is what I wat to do. They seem quite capable.

[@RickandHeather]

Hi Simone 😊 just make sure you get one big enough! I’d imagine a welder pulls a lot of amps!

[@eplayersclub40]

Well done my friends, this is the information many of us needed to hear!! I bought one for on location video podcast which serves me just fine, and is drastically different from someone who wants one for heating his tent overnight!!

[@RickandHeather]

As I always try to say in my power station reviews you need to buy knowing what you’re using it for. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jeffmcclain]

Thank you for the great, pragmatic, no hype review. For DC to DC transfer (like charging your van batteries and your e-bike batteries), it is certainly unfortunate that you have to go through the additional inefficiency of running your ecoflow inverter to get 240V AC only to then run your power adapter/charger to create 36v (or 48v) DC. I sure wish they had a dedicated "DC out" from the ecoflow internal 48v DC (it is a 15cell LiFePO4 nominal 3.2v based storage). I believe the Delta Pro has an Anderson Port (dedicated RV 12V @ 30A), which would be good for charging spare batteries if they were LiFePO4 based ones with BMS internal, but I would very much like to have access to a DC 48V out port and not have to suffer all the inefficiencies of inverters/converters/etc. I suppose that would be "dangerous" for most that didn't know how to connect the proper buck converters or BMS systems up to it. Still, I could probably gain access to those rails (much like the expandable battery port), I suppose.

[@RickandHeather]

You’re way more educated on this than me, yes it’s definitely inefficient in some ways we use it but we have it as a bit of a comfort blanket in a way, just for convenience over anything.

[@jeffmcclain]

@@RickandHeather I think what I'm wishing for, would be an XT-60 OUTPUT port from the built in solar MPPT charger in this unit that I could configure to 12/24/36/48V output via the app (or automatically sense). That would be ultimate in flexibility and allow me to charge spare LiFePO4 100Ah batteries with this all-in-one unit. This is EXACTLY what the expansion port on the side is for, but...I think they will never allow this, because you will simply buy a 12V/100Ah (1200Wh) LiFePO4 battery for $300 instead of their expansion battery (for $800). Sigh.

[@RickandHeather]

Oh for sure they “could” make it work but like you say who’s going to buy the extension batteries then? 🤣

[@outlandishmtb]

I just upgraded my Bluetti to this so I can charge my ebike fully. The old one wasn't big enough. Just ordered today so we'll see how it works when I'm touring in my van. Also will use for making tea :).

[@RickandHeather]

It’s amazing how they came down in price since we got ours! I’m sure you’ll love it

[@billsimmonds6005]

Always enjoy your videos - thank you. I have a 5.4M Ducato campervan. Amazon were doing the Delta 2 for £699 recently (10th/11th October) so I took the plunge ! I rewatched your Delta 2 video which I took to be a very honest review of the product. Still considering getting a solar panel but most people are recommending 400W which are very expensive.

[@RickandHeather]

We wish we hadn’t got the solar panel, we rarely sit outside long enough to leave it safely. We fitted a solid panel to the garage and charge that way

[@helenandmartinsTreks]

Probably the best review of the Powerbank I've seen and definitely the most trustworthy , to be honest I wouldn't watch these normally but knew this one would be different. The improvement in the recharge time over our Jackery is striking from the mains especially. I was surprised by the low power draw on the battery charger to , every days a school day. We done both great effort H and M

[@RickandHeather]

Too kind! But yes we skated over the company line stuff and showed real world use, all the information on battery use and lifespan can be found on the website and is probably true, we just wanted to show it in an honest environment 👍

[@jeremymitchell995]

Very straightforward, useful and sensible review....thanks for this.

[@RickandHeather]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

[@pureradio5655]

Fantastic review, I’m thinking of getting the Max for car camping in the summer and this has been very helpful!

[@RickandHeather]

Awww too kind thank you 🙏

[@raymondporter2094]

32:49 32:49 1. The 110AmpHr AGM battery in our caravan recharges from the 200W solar panels on the roof by 8am at this time of the year on a sunny day, in North Yorkshire. A little later if not sunny but the panels work in cloudy weather, too. Obviously the sun rises later in the autumn and winter! 2. I was thinking of getting a Delta 2 Max and 400 (?) W solar panel to enable me to use the van more in the late autumn/early Spring periods, and to go 400 miles into the North West Highlands where the daylight is much shorter in winter. Wife shares a house there with her sister and it would be possible to charge up the unit by taking it into the house and atttach it to the 240v sockets inside to charge it fully if we park the van in the grounds. 3. The purpose for the Delta 2 Max would be to extend the season (we are usually without EHU in farmers' fields for THSs or long-weekend meets) but it would be nice to put the central heating on for short periods when it's cold. Obviously we cook on gas or BBQ and the Alde CH in the van also heats the water on gas but we arevusually without EHU. The CH heats the van+water quickly - 10-15 minutes. What other uses - TV on 12v and lighting plus recharging items like phones/shaver/iPad? But the Delta 2 Max would give us a hook up as well as extra 12v battery power, so we COULD put the CH on 240v for short periods, too.

[@RickandHeather]

I think you’ll find any heating for a small amount of time will drain it fast, especially as they’re less efficient if it’s cold. But that said for convenience we wouldn’t be without

[@HansCruse]

Best review of this unit available! Cheers! I think it'll be a good tool but our expectations must be tempered. You two are great :) very enjoyable time watching your video and learning.

[@RickandHeather]

Ahhh thank you 🙏

[@matthoward1174]

Hobotech did a capacity test on this, and only came up with about 800 wh. The solar connection is an XT60.

[@LeisureBit]

Interesting video (as you can imagine I found it very interesting 😊) - if you weren’t supplied with the lead for the solar panel, assume you would have got it home and it wouldn’t be usable? (That’s a disgrace if so that it’s not supplied as part of the solar kit) Sounds like it’s an 85Ah battery with inverter and running around 90% efficient on AC (so 76Ah or 900Wh as you said. Assuming your leisure battery was 100ah and charge efficiency was 90% you would get about 2/3rds of a leisure battery (from zero which obv you shouldn’t do unless Lithium) so probably useful. Where do you store it in the Cv20? In the wardrobe or have you found a convenient place? (Was difficult to gauge exact size relatively) One final one, I don’t think you gave an indication of the cost unless I missed it beyond the second battery - would I be right in assuming about a grand? (So £11.76 per amp hour)? I could be way out there so sorry if I am as haven’t really looked much into them (and I’ve been super happy with my setup (it all just works)) I imagine this is fantastic where you don’t want the hassle of installing and the convenience to use for other things (such as if you had a power cut). If my maths is correct In 3,000 solar charges from 0, you would save £1,000 in electric @ 35p per kWh too so you would get your money back 🙌 Thanks again, enjoyed watching. Have a great week, all the best, David 👍

[@RickandHeather]

£1220 with the panel, lead was £25 but free if you bought the 2 together. It just sits on the floor in the back between the seats. Weight 11kg does what we need without adding lithium which is all we want. Allows us more flexibility as you say 👍

[@poisonfortheweak]

I bought them separate and neither came with the cable. Problem is I bought both the delta 2 + extra battery as well as $1,000 worth of solar panels only to find neither came with the cord to connect the two. Guess what’s worse? THE SITE IS TOTALLY SOLD OUT of all the cables. Even sold out on Amazon etc. Wow. So the purpose I bought it for which was a solar charging battery is useless because they couldn’t include a $20 cable with $3,000 worth of equipment! Shame!

[@RickandHeather]

@@poisonfortheweak wow that sucks! I’m guessing you’re in the U.S or something as you’re saying Dollars as the currency?

[@bernswonger57]

​​@@poisonfortheweaksince you have enough solar panels to produce 500 watts, make sure to get the xt60i and not the xt60 They both fit, but the 60 only allows around 350 watts charging. Also you have to arrange the panels to produce at least 35 volts or so to get the 500 watt input. Anyway thats what I heard tell. Just picked up one a couple of weeks ago.😮

[@poisonfortheweak]

@@bernswonger57 Thank you for your advice. I believe I have the Xt60i. I actually ordered the cords from Ecoflow, but if those aren’t the “I”, I also bought backup cables for all my panels, which I know are “I” ones. I wouldn’t be a prepper without backups, right? Haha. Thanks again and I will double check as I’d heard there is some difference with those cables but wasn’t entirely clear. So far I have only had the time to test a single panel, not running them in series yet. My plan is to run 2x220w per battery bank, so 440w- but the back side may provide a little bit more to bring me closer to 500w if it’s done right on a nice sunny day.

[@ShoeManReview]

GREAT real world tests of normal usage. Thank you for making and sharing this video!

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks for watching and the comment! We appreciate it 😊

[@stormchaser300]

YOU NEED 1800 WATTS IN SOLAR PANELS IN TOTAL TO CHARGE THE POWER STATION FASTER IF IT CAN TAKE THAT MUCH WATTAGE. THAT FLAT PANEL YOU HAVE WILL TAKE 8 DAYS TO GET A FULL CHARGE AT 110 WATTS .AND THE SAME GOES FOR THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER CHARGER WITCH WILL ONLY BE 70 WATTS AND TAKE 10 DAYS. IF YOU PLUG THE POWER STATION INTO GRID SHORE POWER IT WILL CHARGE IT FULLY WITH 1800 WATTS TO 100% IN 1.5 HOURS. YOU COULD ALSO TRY AND ADD THAT FOLD UP SOLAR PANEL TO THE SOLAR GLASS PANELS YOU ALREADY HAVE TO GET MORE WATTS AND IF THAT HELPS WHEN NOT PLUGGED INTO SHORE POWER.

[@derrick9605]

You can turn caps lock off you know...

[@stormchaser300]

@@derrick9605 SORRY MY EYE SIGHT IS NOT GOOD SO I TYPE IN CAPS TO SEE WHAT IM TYPING😁😁

[@thebluray]

I bought a propane stove for $35 on Amazon. I can boil water for a week plus breakfast bacon eggs and toast.

[@RickandHeather]

Whatever works for you 👍

[@wxw9]

Many thanks for doing this review in such an understandable and relevant way.... this is just what we all need to know! 👍

[@RickandHeather]

No problem at all, I try to do “layman’s terms” and not over complicate, sometimes I’m not the best but it works ok for most to follow 👍

[@hegster1966]

Just bought one for back up , have 300w solar 100ah lithium it works for me dont use alot tbh and can charge everyday at work

[@RickandHeather]

Free charge sounds good!

[@RationalAUS]

Thanks for the review. They released an alternator that charges at 800w

[@RickandHeather]

Yes I’ve seen that! Wouldn’t mind one!

[@RationalAUS]

@@RickandHeather same here. I bought the Delta 2 yesterday, then went on an Eco Flow deep dive haha 🫠

[@_Sho_oK]

Thanks for the honest and unbiased review, this was really helpful

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks we appreciate it!

[@Markpod64]

Thanks for the review Rick & Heather. You seem to be using it for the same reasons i bought mine to change up the LBs. Gotta say i am unconvinced by the solar panel as i used mine Feb/March time. Toying with "maybe" getting the extra battery instead of the panel but at £750 its not cheap. Did you register the unit ? I did and ended up with the camping light as a free gift (never used it).

[@RickandHeather]

We registered yeah but nothing about a light? Not planning on buying anything else for it tho, wish we hadn’t bought the panel if we’re honest

[@Markpod64]

@Rick and Heather - Pearl The CV20 If I remember right (it was February and I am old) I think I got the email about 4 weeks after buying the unit. It might get used in the awning some time but for free it's OK.

[@ruthkirby9277]

Really useful review, thanks,. Before your review even I am put off by the size of the unit. Probably would be really useful unit to have in the winter if not on electric hook up but not an essential piece of kit with on board solar and reasonable battery capacity built in the van? 🙂

[@RickandHeather]

We’ve never struggled in the winter but I guess on a cold wet day it’s always a danger if you can’t find a pub….. this one isn’t too bad 11kg and not too big, don’t think I’d have anything larger tho. 😊

[@joedenatale4176]

Thanks for thé great review. By the was love your t-shirt❤

[@RickandHeather]

You’re welcome and thanks 🙏

[@eisvogel8099]

I'm interested in getting one of these and I saw your review. Well done, very well explained. And ...if I may say so, the missus doesn't have too much hair to dry😊, thanks a lot for the video!

[@RickandHeather]

She has it cut short in summer then leaves it so check a winter video 😊 glad the video was helpful

[@slfbs]

Rick does it work for you and would you have your money back or keep it. Cheers Sean 👍🏻

[@RickandHeather]

We’re happy with it because we knew what we were buying but if you believe some of the people who reviewed a free one they power a city…. Just wanted to show real world examples

[@Dachshund-Nator]

Keep in mind that EcoFlow suggests every 3 months to drain it down to empty, do it 3 times. This is if you are basically keeping it for emergencies. Thanks good video. 👍😎

[@RickandHeather]

@Dachshund-Nator good advice thanks 🙏

[@logothaironsides2942]

we got one this summer. Quite good so far. We have that same kettle too. If you have 12 volt things, they work more efficiently as it doesn't have to convert to 240v first. We tried actually hooking up a small power station (not ecoflow) and found the same. Its logical when you work it out because you are using your power station inverter to run power into the van which will then use It's inverter so its very inefficient to do so. I love the ecoflow. Would have liked the zonking big one but too expensive for us and we only have a vdub van so not a lot of space

[@RickandHeather]

Agreed I’d love the bigger one but we’re loving this!

[@SAMMIEJONESJUNIOR]

You need a solar dial to get maximize the correct angle. It will give you move of a chwege i have the 220 watt panels and i usually get over 190 watts on a good day and i have been able to pull in 210

[@RickandHeather]

You’re absolutely correct about the dial but we’re not that reliant on it to worry, since filming we’ve added another panel which is actually flat to the wall and this works amazingly in the winter with the low sun.

[@thetoolmat8632]

Great video, I have a D2 as well, and was a stand alone unit, and when i added (2) flexible 110w EFlow solar panels it made a huge difference, well for me anyway, the first time recharging with the sun? Wow what a feeling, i Know sounds ridiculous but it just amazed me…free energy? Yep i am hooked…I do have the extra battery but haven’t needed it yet, or just haven’t had a need for it yet ( i was charging the D2 with the cigarette lighter outlet while driving on long trips) - I live in hurricane affected areas so it is just an emergency backup if needed, I did run a 12v car fridge with it from the D2 using AC but have since learned that using the 12v DC output to the fridge would make it even more efficient…thanks again for the video and hello from Myrtle Beach SC !

[@RickandHeather]

Hey thanks 😊 we’ve just added a solid solar panel to the garage roof 175w for free power, take the unit out each morning before work and use it all night 👍 it’s a great idea

[@karlospappy8908]

Nice one Rick & H, I can see these with the additional solar panel being really good in a sunny country like Spain, now you've had it for a while, would you buy it again or would you try a cheaper make? £1200 is a big investment but suspect if you can charge for free then you'll get your money back. Cheers K.

[@RickandHeather]

With hindsight we wouldn’t have got the solar panel, we’ve bought a solid one to mount on the garage to charge at home, I’m sure we’ll find a use for the foldable one but it’s a faff on a site I think

[@charlietraquair6866]

I think the price of the solar panels from all of these companies are extortionate, so much cheaper to buy the panels separately from these units

[@RickandHeather]

@@charlietraquair6866 yep agreed

[@allyrooh3628]

I just purchased this and then found your video. Very helpful appreciated new subscriber.

[@RickandHeather]

Thank you 🙏 we hope you enjoy it, we’re still loving ours 👍

[@keith4881]

Great info. I know it's slow charging in the car but because I drive all day for work it could maybe be an option, do you know how long it takes .I'm probably being thick I couldn't work it out

[@RickandHeather]

At 8amp from the car charger you’re looking at at least 10 hours to charge it fully

[@keith4881]

@@RickandHeather thank you . Definitely a cheap option for me as I wouldn't expect using it to zero every day and could put 6 or more hours in to it each day 👍😀

[@patriot8769]

Great review. Very useful, thanks.

[@RickandHeather]

Thank you 🙏 appreciate it

[@user-oj8ss4zq3x]

They must of done an update or something on this because the fan noise isn’t bad at all. Definitely not something that would disturb me during sleep. Thank goodness I didn’t let the noise issue prime from making this purchase.

[@RickandHeather]

Yeah it’s pretty quiet unless you’re hammering the amps in or out

[@user-oj8ss4zq3x]

@@RickandHeather I’ve changed at the full 1200w and it wasn’t bad at all. I’ve also gotten close to maxing and it was about the same. Idk it just seems odd to me that some people are making a big deal out of the sound .

[@RickandHeather]

@user-oj8ss4zq3x it seems so. As long as you are happy 👍

[@benniewalker312]

I think that was the original Ecoflow Delta. The Delta 2 fan is much quieter

[@liljasere]

I currently live in my van full time I have been using my delta max which it the model with twice the capacity as the delta 2 but the old battery chemistry so it’s much cheaper some rough runtime numbers 550w kettle 2 cups of water 2% 1400w air fryer for 20mins 15% 1200w full size Hoover to clean then van once a week 5% 50w laptop using usb-c 8hours 8% You save a lot of battery life by switching off the inverter as soon as you are done because it used about 40w just to run the inverter on standby the display doesn’t show this and it’s partially why you don’t get full capacity when you discharge it The cigarette lighter is not practical to charge these I installed a 700w inverter off my starter battery and run it while I drive it will fully charge the unit from 0% to full in 3 hours much more practical than 20! You can use a 2000w inverter if you want the fastest advised charge time of just over a hour

[@RickandHeather]

Great info thanks! 🙏

[@plove523]

I didn’t think you were supposed to run it down to zero? The instructions with mine said not to go below 20%.

[@RickandHeather]

These are fine with the new type of battery technology 👍

[@larryc1616]

Lithium ion battery is best to keep at 20-80%, but Lithium phosphate don't have to and last 4X more.

[@atnfn]

As long as you have bigger solar panels and always have it connected to the solar panels it would probably do fine powering everything. As long as the sun is shining. Those portable solar panels are so insanely expensive compared to stationary ones. Where I live you can get a 450W panel for 70€, the ecoflow portable 400W is 950€.

[@RickandHeather]

We have 400w on the garage now it seems to do well

[@Tedskuttle1971]

Great review, just ordered mine for mh, mainly for off grid, i have 2 110 ah liesure batts on solar, also have a small honda gen in side locker,gas kettle,diesel heater, so no need for the pesky campsite charges hopefully 😅😅, next job is to change gas bottle setup so im not getting my pants pulled down paying for bottles 😂

[@RickandHeather]

It’s the future! EHU is getting so expensive

[@stormchaser300]

ALSO YOU SHOULD RECHARGE IT WHEN YOU GET DOWN TO 20% TO HELP PRESERVE THE BATTERY AND TO MAKE THE BATTERY LIFE LAST LONGER DURING ITS LIFETIME. RUNNING IT DOWN TO FLAT WILL OVER TIME SHORTEN THE LIFESPAN OF THE BATTERY OVER TIME. I HOPE THIS INFO HELPS. I ALSO HAVE ONE OF THESE UNITS. ALSO CHANGE ALL YOU LIGHT BULBS TO LED BULBS TO USE LESS POWER. I USE LED 12V RGB STRIP LIGHTS IN THE 12V SOCKETS ON THE POWER STATION WITH THAT SMALL 12V LEAD YOU SAID YOU DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IS WAS FOR WHEN YOU UNPACKED IT FROM THE BOX.

[@VsemBobra-w3o]

Keep in mind 1024Wh is a capacity, not the actual watts you get. Conversion efficiency is around 85% so you'll get even less. There are also temperature limitations for the powerstation so you need to keep it in a warm and dry place.

[@RickandHeather]

Correct, we’ve learned so much more since this video was released 👍

[@dondonaldson1684]

Does it run in Emergency Power Supply mode? If you plug the unit into a pole and your van into it, the EcoFlow Delta should charge while powering your loads, yes?

[@RickandHeather]

Hi yes the delta 2 does have a UPS function and will do that

[@edwardvickers5506]

I have a delta max,i think its a good bit of kit but something puzzles me. When you are on EHU on campsite or at home you have earth continuity from the grid. Any fault or shock and it will trip. With a power bank you are taking 240v to a tent or a van with no earth protection. Both L and N are live. Plug in a plug tester and it will show a fault. If i do what most people do and plug the eco flow into my van circuits,their is no earth protection, so as far as I'm aware nothing will trip if their is a fault except over current from a load. Correct me if I'm thinking this wrong

[@RickandHeather]

You’re right of course there isn’t any Earth Bond so it could be a tad risky….

[@jeff30795]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I have just realized, I can use the Ecoflow coupled to a 12v CTEK charger to charge up the leisure battery! I am very grateful; as I am not very well up on how to use these battery packs. Also, Can you tell me please if I can hook the Eco up to my solar panel, fitted on the van?

[@RickandHeather]

If you can split the feed out of the solar panel before it comes into your charge controller then yes, obviously the EcoFlow has an inbuilt charge controller so needs the full voltage from the panel. A simple changeover switch would work or you could charge from the cigarette lighter on the hab side if you have one maybe but you’d only get 100w max in that way

[@jeff30795]

@@RickandHeather Thank you for your very kind reply & advise, I think I'll look to split the feed as you suggest. I wish you great travels & freedom. Jeff

[@RickandHeather]

Thank you 🙏

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

A great informative and real world tests video, is the unit quite light or is there a bit of weight to it?

[@RickandHeather]

11kg

[@Robulite]

Since that thing can take 500 watts I'd think getting a used/clearance 400 watt solar panel for like $150 would do perfect. It was a neat video thank you!

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks for watching appreciate the comment

[@cubebatoelectronics412]

This was so helpful sir and ma…thanks

[@RickandHeather]

Very welcome!

[@johnuchiha9530]

Thanks for the video

[@RickandHeather]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@Mikeandtheboys]

This could be the best review for a power station I’ve seen

[@RickandHeather]

Too kind! Shame I had to buy it and not get a freebee 🤣 I bet EcoFlow give loads away for less views haha! But seriously thanks 🙏

[@tectej]

Glad to see old couple using new technology. rare to see

[@RickandHeather]

Old 🤣 non taken

[@dr.frequency1716]

Such a thorough review! Thank you!!

[@RickandHeather]

Glad it was helpful! You’re welcome thanks for the comment we appreciate it 👍

[@TrishaVil]

Thanks for the honest review! God blessings!😊

[@RickandHeather]

🙏 you’re welcome thanks for the comment 😊

[@bradleycooper4572]

Sounds like you need more solar panels. The EcoFlow Delta 2 can receive up to 500 watts of solar input. Another alternative is a generator for your needs. Cheers

[@RickandHeather]

Yeah since filming we’ve got more solar 👍

[@bl9531]

I have some old solar panels which, according to my multimeter, were producing 21 volts and about 8 amps … and yet the EcoFlow never indicated that the panels were charging

[@RickandHeather]

Mmm very odd!

[@timlong8444]

great video, 5 months on, how's it been ?

[@RickandHeather]

It’s great we love it, wouldn’t buy the solar panels though, found we don’t use them!

[@rbtb4970]

Really useful video! Thanks

[@RickandHeather]

Glad we could help 🙏

[@cyabro]

Instead of using the 12V battery charger plugged into a 240V socket on the EcoFlow could you use one of the 12V outputs from the Ecoflow to charge the batteries directly?

[@RickandHeather]

I’m not really sure on that unfortunately, I get your idea though, kind of like when you connect jump leads to a car….

[@charliesturman6795]

Could you turn of the charger in the van so just the sockets etc would work ?

[@RickandHeather]

Yes. Isolating the breaker on the charger will allow this

[@corywebb5537]

When charging lithium battery Cadillac sometimes the first 80% of it, can take just as long as the last 20%. In the beginning the electrons are flooded inside of an empty battery with plenty of places to bounce around and sit, at the end, most of the places are taken and they're bouncing around looking for Less places to sit, sort of speak. Plus it's probably the BMS, battery Management Systems slowing down the fast charging at the end protecting the battery

[@RickandHeather]

Yep, the last 20% is a lower wattage charge 👍

[@TURKTURKiYE]

Hello beautiful people, I am sending you love from Istanbul. I watched your video and you illuminated the dark spots in my mind. Thank you very much. I'll start watching your other videos. Take care of yourself and always stay young and smile like this

[@SteliosStelsTV]

Thank you, how is the ecoflow been since?

[@RickandHeather]

We love it, the convince more then anything but we would not have bought the solar in hindsight

[@ojdidit34]

Loved your video!, Subscribed. Keep up the good work! From Catlettsburg, Kentucky USA.

[@RickandHeather]

Appreciate it thank you 🙏

[@craigwells3655]

A very real world review. Thanks. One question remains. Why don't you wear your glasses? Cheers.

[@RickandHeather]

It’s a while since I filmed this so I’ve no idea on context of the glasses part but I only need them for reading not driving etc so they were probably in the house or somewhere 🤣

[@Mark-mn5pp]

Do you know if and how you charge the Ecoflow from your vans solar panel? Thanks in advance

[@RickandHeather]

I’ve fitted a changeover switch before the charge controller in the van and can charge it that way

[@G55-j9z]

You need to ditch that microwave and buy the low watt version, the company quotes that it uses;draws 930w but it actually draws 639w, Your Kettle is a good one and is one of the best I've seen, but the microwave is a power Hog, hope that helps.

[@RickandHeather]

Different van since filming 👍

[@jfkjfk1]

Perfect review 👌

[@RickandHeather]

Thank you 🙏

[@PaulRBinding]

Good video guys. I have a Delta Max but my EcoFlow app doesn’t show the nice graphical display like yours? I’d that a different app?

[@heatherdodds549]

I'm not sure if you have the option. I found it under the settings, under other, home page style. The options on my app are Standard or Energy Flow, I have it set on the latter

[@RickandHeather]

Heather has replied (the brains)

[@PaulRBinding]

@@heatherdodds549 Tks. There’s no ‘home screen option in my ‘other’ section of settings - are you using Android or Apple version?

[@heatherdodds549]

@@PaulRBinding Android

[@ProductsChannel]

I just subscribed to your channel, coz of this video. Nicely done.

[@RickandHeather]

Thanks 🙏 hopefully we’ll continue to entertain

[@tylerstravels0610]

great honest review, we have the Ecoflow Delta Mini and love it, works perfectly for us. Consort are fitting it into our van with its own 80 watt solar panel t on the roof and a 3 pin socket inside the van so will be constantly getting a charge, TBH it will only be used for Debz hairdryer 🙂

[@RickandHeather]

As you say you know what you want from it so all is good, it’s surprising how many folks think these things can power a house 😊