EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 in a Campervan?

We get a lot of questions the easiest way to add electrical for the DIYer and our general answer is a power generator could be the answer. Ecoflow, Bluetti, Jackery, Goal Zero are just a few to mention. What do we think of these?

Advantages:

• All in one in a "cabinet" in input for power and export to power devices

• Outlets to plug directly into...no "wiring" to run DC and AC items

• Multiple ways to charge-plug into house socket, solar, 12v

• Super easy install or no install at all (just put in your van)

• Least amount of technical knowledge needed

• Very Compact; larger units have decent enough power

• Portable

• Expandable (some models)

Disadvantages

• All in one- if you have an issue you cannot "repair" them

• Limited DC Output; may not be enough for example to run a heater, lights, fan, phones all at once

• Limited quick charging options with some brands

• Solar only will likely not charge these fast enough with the larger units that are often needed for most power needs (Appliances, battery charging for bikes, AC ...)

• 12V charger thorough a cigarette lighter is almost useless, its like filling up a pool with a drinking fountain

• They are NOT designed to run multiple wires to power different things in your wall

• Software upgrades are often required to make them run ok

Given these factors and available options we like the Ecoflow Delta 3 Pro 48kwh capacity. Why?

Why?

• Superior Alternator charging (way more power)

• Ease of connections (does take some special connectors)

• Larger sizes are ok for handling most power needs (Not AC However) 48kwh is minimum we recommend

Why Not?

• Most people greatly buy way to small of a unit; if you are paying $1000; unit you are buying is way to small for most needs

• Bottom line, these are NOT a good replacement for a component bases system needing multiple connections there are limitations; Ecoflow make a great system that does that (Power Hub) made for vans/rv's, that is 48v, or there are other great plug and play systems available like CraftAutoworks that are superior for van installs.

Examples of install below, using cargo rings this was strapped down. Shown with 800w alternator charger and hooked up to solar panels as well. This was about a 2 day install, properly fused out and DC connections ran to a fuse panel under passenger seat. Van had to be taken apart, holes had to be drilled in body to make it this clean. So this wasn't a "cheap" install due to time needed to make it this clean.