Best EcoFlow Delta Pro Setup for Boondocking- Install a Transfer Switch!

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We installed wiring circuits and an automatic transfer switch inside our travel trailer, so we can have our EcoFlow Delta Pro power bank safely inside the storage compartment, protected from theft and weather, and still be able to power all of the RV circuits without running a power cord outside the trailer. This keeps the power bank out of sight and out of the weather. We can also recharge the power bank when we are connected to shore power, all without ever having to move the 100 pound power bank out of the storage compartment. This unit has a 30 amp outlet and can run our A/C for hours.
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@kyleinman8017 Жыл бұрын

Just to confirm, you cut the shore power wire and it goes into the transfer switch and then continues out? The other wire goes direct to the generator plug?

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

When connecting the wires to the transfer switch, I exactly followed the instructions printed on the cover of the switch. They were very clearly marked as to where each wire should be connected. In the description below my video, and right here, is a link to the Amazon listing of the transfer switch that I used. amzn.to/47QiLMQ It shows a picture of the label with those wiring instruction. In my case, the "from generator" wires are the #10 Romex that I pulled through the trailer and attached to the new 30 amp receptacle that I installed in the compartment. If you try such a thing, you need to fully understand the wiring and components unique to your specific application. Thanks for watching!

@kyleinman8017 Жыл бұрын

@@thePFOchannel correct. Got all that. You just can’t see the final install in the video to see all the connections in and out

@LowOnCash 18 күн бұрын

Good job I would highly recommend you install a small fan to move the hot air from the cabinet you can vent it under the coach. Otherwise you'll cook the inverter and charger. Another plus is you can lock the door to keep a low life from taking your great Eco Flow. Regards Mike

@thePFOchannel 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@charlesvanallen7593 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Papa Darrel is smiling down on you from heaven! Nice job.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@scottcrocker5353 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Pretty impressive snaking of wires, and lots of ingenuity. Neatly done.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tray22 12 күн бұрын

Great installation. I would shorten your cable for the battery to only what is needed to reduce loss over the length of the cable. I look to copy this setup on my RV.

@thePFOchannel 12 күн бұрын

Thanks! There was only one possible route to run the cable through the guts of the trailer, so it made that part of the decision easy.

@tray22 12 күн бұрын

@@thePFOchannel you could run a conduit under the RV up against the belly for the cable to run though and keep it protected. Cheap easy fix.

@thePFOchannel 9 күн бұрын

You're right, I could. That would shorten the run by about 3 feet by doing that. For 10AWG copper, at a full 30 amps, the voltage drop in 3 feet is less than 0.18 volts. I think it will be OK.

@joelvanallen6562 Жыл бұрын

Super cool and useful setup!

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@RiverForged Жыл бұрын

That is awesome. Huge upgrade.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We think so, too. It really increases the flexibility, ease of use and overall enjoyment level of the rig.

@jesserevilla992 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Awesome Job 🏁🌅

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tonyronquillo2246 Жыл бұрын

Did the same thing in my 50 amp RV. Nice to have all plugs live.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

It sure is! We were disappointed when we realized the standard inverter in the travel trailer wouldn't even run a single cup Keurig without shore power. Had to fix that, fast! This setup totally nailed it.

@bondedtogether-gilberttroy6404 4 ай бұрын

This is GREAT and thanks for making this video! I just purchased an EcoFlow Delta Pro (haven’t even gotten it yet) primarily to take it with me in my RV while traveling. I was already thinking in my head HOW I could accomplish what you just explained in this video. I thought about punching a hole through the side of 1 of my storage areas and then just pushing the regular shore power through it during those times I wanted to use it, but really didn’t like that idea. I don’t have a lot of places to put my EcoFlow, so I still need to decide where to put it whether inside the cab with me or down in one of the storage bays. But this looks fairly easy, especially if I have my RV guy do it. Only thing I might add is a little hole to bring in my solar wire when I want to charge via solar. Thanks for the video and the links to the supplies too!! I’m excited now!!

@thePFOchannel 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck with your setup. I'm currently working on a project to add a couple more wire feeds into that same compartment to add more flexibility to how I can recharge the Delta Pro besides just shore power.

@bondedtogether-gilberttroy6404 4 ай бұрын

So just to be clear, the transfer switch needs to be placed BEFORE the breaker box? So then the main “out” wire from the switch will go directly into the breaker box? You’ll have shore power in one side, EcoPro on the other. You can’t just pick any place in the coach (say tap into an electrical outlet), right?

@thePFOchannel 4 ай бұрын

That is correct. Pay close attention to the circuit layout printed on the transfer switch.

@deepsea5107 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Just don't forget to shut off the circuit breaker for the RV battery charger for the batteries on your trailer tongue. I suspect that charger would put a decent electrical demand on the Bluetti.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Good point, thanks!

@bertkelly7650 Жыл бұрын

What was in there? That would make a good coopy hole for an outdoor grill w/ fridge. : - ) Proud of the Ecoflo tho.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The cubby where we placed the power bank was a pre-existing storage compartment included in the original floor plan of this particular travel trailer model.

@ericschaming1141 2 ай бұрын

Do you happen to have a soft start on your AC unit? Was wondering what the initial surge was... Thanks

@thePFOchannel 2 ай бұрын

I don't have a soft start on the AC...yet. The Delta Pro handles the AC startup without any trouble, but I have not attempted to measure the amp surge.

@Eric-qs3lr Ай бұрын

Or your could run your shoes cable back inside and plug it in inside. Takes like 4 mins

@thePFOchannel Ай бұрын

Yes, there are a lot of options. Thanks for watching.

@Tom-Fisherman Жыл бұрын

Make sure the xfer switch is UL rated! --Insurance for a catastrophic failure. CTEK is only Canadian

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Yes, the transfer switch I used is marked as conforming to UL spec 1008.

@sifilmaker Жыл бұрын

Nice video, you mean you didn't go out and max out your credit cards by spending $20,000 on battleborn batteries, with 1600 watts of solar? lolol I did the same thing with my RV except I did it with an Anker 767 with the extra battery. great job on the wiring.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! lol cash is king, right? That Anker 767 looks like a great unit, too.

@chaosncheckt9356 Жыл бұрын

Have you tested how long the EcoPro would power your a/c? Curious and interested in how fast it can be recharged.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

I'm putting together a video to test those attributes on this power bank. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Thanks for watching!

@alanbailey5621 Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same situation with my RV. Would it be possible to connect my Eco pro to a 120 volt outlet in my RV to energize my 120 volt system? Would I blow something up ? All I would need is a double ended cord with two male three pronged plugs. Of course you will have to remember to disconnect your shore power first. Thanks for any help, from anyone, out there.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Backfeeding ANY electrical system with a chord having male prongs on both ends is a good way to set things on fire and kill people! Don't do it!

@clarencewiles963 Жыл бұрын

You may need to ventilate the storage area?

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

That's a great question. The Delta Flow literature states the unit puts out no toxic fumes and is safe for indoor use. It does, however, say to store it with adequate ventilation. Given the way this particular travel trailer storage compartment is constructed, there is a minimum of 15 square inches of unobstructed air space between the compartment interior and the space beneath the trailer floor. There is a rigid plastic belly membrane attached to the bottom of the frame rails, but even though the space below the floor is enclosed, it is not air tight. I believe this will result in sufficient air circulation for the compartment.

@Tom-Fisherman Жыл бұрын

Go back and put a bead of silicone around the exterior round hole you fished via. That is NOT waterproof and will delaminate if you get heavy rain. Personally I would goop all that exposed wood in there too.

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice.

@2hotscottpro Жыл бұрын

How long will AC run off that? What btu 13500?

@tonyronquillo2246 Жыл бұрын

It's 3600 watt hours of battery capacity

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

We have the Coleman Mach 15,000 btu AC unit. Starting with the Delta Pro at 100%, it shows 3 hours of run time when the AC is running full blast. Of course, it will last longer than that if we dial up the thermostat so the AC only has to cool intermittently. For example, we tested it on a day that never got above 78 degrees, and set the thermostat to keep the trailer about 74 degrees. After 6 hours of cooling, in those conditions, the Delta Pro still showed 48%. I have some video of that test still in editing mode. Be sure to subscribe, so you won't miss it. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the question!

@FRZNTYM1 Жыл бұрын

@@thePFOchannel I have an ECO Flow River Max and did the same thing you did on my Truck Camper - except I used a 3 way switch to transfer power. I believe my rig is equipped with same AC unit. My AC unit pulled ~1100 watts - according to the data displayed on the ECO Flow when compressor was engaged and cooling. Coffee maker pulls ~1300 watts and uses ~ 11% of the ECO Flows stored power. Also I set maximum charge to ECO Flow to ~ 90 - 95% and discharge floor @ ~10% so that 11% # for the coffee maker is less. I like that transfer switch you installed. Would you have a link for that product? Thanks

@thePFOchannel Жыл бұрын

The transfer switch I used is a WFCO T30 30 Amp Transfer Switch. I bought it through Amazon. Here's a link to the item. amzn.to/47QiLMQamzn.to/47QiLMQ I'll also add this link to the description under the video. I didn't realize until I had the switch in the travel trailer that it is the same manufacturer, WFCO, as the main breaker panel installed by the Surveyor factory. I'm not an affiliate to any of the above. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the sub!

@FRZNTYM1 Жыл бұрын

@@thePFOchannel Thanks