EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 Review Part 2 - Field Testing on a 24 hour camping trip

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How does my new EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 perform in the field?
In this video I take the EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 on a 24 hour overnight camping trip to see how it performs in the real world.
If you missed the first video in this review series, watch it here: • EcoFlow Delta Max Revi...
The EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 is 168AH (2016 watt hours) portable power station that has 13 outlets including USB-A, USB-C, 240V AC & 12VDC.
I'm putting the product through it's paces to see how I can use it as the auxiliary power system in my Landcruiser 80 Series as well as a backup power supply in my house when I'm not camping and on road trips.
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Chapters in this video
0:00 Camp Setup
3:49 Cooking dinner on an induction hotplate
4:53 Overnight fridge power usage
5:41 Boiling the kettle
6:38 Induction hotplate problems
7:50 Cooking breakfast
9:47 Testing the solar panel
11:32 Recharging while driving
15:35 Conclusions & questions
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@chrisgrant3967 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, when using a induction hot plate you need to have a certain pan mate not cast iron.

@ericliume Жыл бұрын

The reason it can only accept ~100W is due to the limited capability of the cigarette lighter. If EcoFlow draws more current from it, it might fry the cigarette lighter. However the solar panel is more capable on the high current. For induction cooker, you need IH compatible cookware. As to the fridge, you'd better check if your fridge accept DC input instead of AC. If it accepts DC input, it will be much more efficient than AC, since when AC is involved, the built-in inverter itself will consume quite some amount of power. And because of this, you should try your best to switch to DC appliances when you are on car trip and want to use the max potential of your EcoFlow (or any kind of battery power station).

@fhoeflich Жыл бұрын

Worth checking the Ecoflow app to make sure that your DC input current is cranked all the way up. My Delta Max offers 4A, 6A, and 8A on that input and you may have stuck it on a lower amperage along the way without realising it.

@Globetrotter-1 10 ай бұрын

The main vehicle battery takes priority charging during driving. Power draw to that main car battery via the alternator is always going to be more than pushed out through the 12v cigarette socket to the Ecoflow Delta. I charge my Ecoflow River while driving and it generally gets to full power fairly fast. Topping it up using the solar panels is extremely fast and almost matches using a mains socket. What I couldn't understand was why you didn't move the folding Solar panels to a sunny ☀️😎 spot and simply carry the Delta to the same spot and connect it up. I could even see a nice full-sun area right behind you! 😂 That's why I didn't fit permanent solar panels to the roof of my X5 because I like to park the vehicle in the shade beneath a tree or inside a forest during warm seasons, and then carry the solar panels & Ecoflow to a nice suntrap area nearby, occasionally moving the panels to face the sun 🌞 as it travels across the sky. I use 120W & 150W folding solar panels connected together. There are two usb ports inside the solar panel, plus also the Ecoflow allows pass-through charging, so I often connect phone or camera batteries to the solar panels to charge everything at once, (depending on sunshine levels).

@lacy8658 2 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed on how long that Delta Max held up after your 24 hour camping trip. 2016Wh is a lot of power.

@rarityd Жыл бұрын

me too especially in 5 degree winter days

@gtaylor1564 Ай бұрын

Pretty nice campground

@benjaminb1011 5 ай бұрын

So insightful!!! And honest! Thank you sir. Always love our Australian friends

@sidon1979 2 жыл бұрын

for you Landcruiser project if you have an inverter connected to your car battery and you recharge your Delta Max via the AC input and have a fixed solar on top of the Landcruiser the solar power and the inverter will combine and charge the Delta max at the same time max of 2800w (2000w AC and 800w Solar). You can set the AC input in the Delta Max to match the size of inverter you install in your vehicle, depending on size of your alternator you could get away with a inverter as small as 300w since the Delta Max minimum AC input is 200w at it's lowest setting.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I think you might be onto it there Russell. I have an inverter so I’ll do some tests and see how it goes. Cheers

@johnh6435 2 жыл бұрын

Another informative Video Steve, i actually looked at this unit myself, but after speaking to Campers on my recent Andamooka & Roxby trip even a Camper who was a Off Grid Installer in the Moomba Gas Fields said my Waeco & Kings setups are far More Efficient from what he has Read. I'm only running a 2000w Invertor & 80 L fridge of the Kings and usually get around 3 days before i need to charge it. Already Planning my Big lap and finding your DVDs & Documents invaluable. Heading to the High Country in a Few Weeks so Rubicon would be Warmer than Dargo and some Mountain Huts

@Jabber-ig3iw Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a delta max now for about a month, so far very impressed, the high speed charging is great but it’s far too tempting to do it every time you charge which will shorten the battery life. I can get 2.5 days powering my entire setup with no charging, I’ll get more once I replace my 15year old 12v fridge with a more energy efficient one and replace my lights with LED.

@timothydriver6751 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good review of the Delta Max. It does show that it is the real deal in regards to being a portable and powerful power station.

@JourneyUnknown Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, great video mate and so nice to see you out camping with Buddy again, he’s so adorable! Can’t wait for the next camping trip. Interesting to know about the induction error, we’re getting induction in our new caravan so will keep that in mind. Thanks Laura

@bartkupp6351 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to admit it but that Delta Max has just shown it can really power devices in the long run and then quickly charge to do it all over again.

@KE6DOA 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done beautiful countryside. Camping is one of my favorite things to do as well. I just got my Delta 2000 3 days ago. I also have three 160 watt panels that I used to charge it up for the first time laying flat on the ground in the backyard. I was able to get about 375 W. I’m not new to EcoFlow. I have several other units, but this is my biggest one so far. Forgot to mention that my three panels at 375 watts charged it up to 100% from 25% in three hours.. i now have 4 panels

@MrBerry67 10 ай бұрын

can I ask if you use the eco flow solar panels or another brand? I assume any brand of solar panel will connect to the Delta?

@KE6DOA 10 ай бұрын

i have 4 ecoflow 160 W panels @@MrBerry67

@chrisg9214 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. After watching your big lap we were motivated and did it also. Followed your route too. Just bought the opposition lithium pack and think it's an awesome idea and that there's a market for it. Tempted to get involved myself. Cheers.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Chris - love hearing about people getting out and doing The Big Lap!

@stevecraig3004 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Great video! Score another one for Ecoflow; I just bought one too. As for the induction cooker, your cast iron is great. We use ours every day at home, but never turn it up over 2. It gets really hot really fast. G'day Mate!

@ExpeditionAustralia Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve. I'll try it on the lower heat setting and see how it goes. Should also save power as well!

@sweettooth1629 2 жыл бұрын

One of the reaons why I got the same power station is that it supports up to two extra batteries and increase capacity to around 6kW.

@curtisdoyle3598 Жыл бұрын

The Delta Max 2000 is the one I want

@paulsimmons5022 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. If charging through the car 12 volt socket, they are only limited to 10amp (120watts @ 12v), some aux sockets are 20amp. To get a higher rate of charge, you really need a dedicated charging cable and connection similar to what you'd have in a built in dual battery system. The manufacturer might be able to advise if this is possible. I'm not an expert, but I do think that is the issue. Cheers Paul

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's the issue Paul.

@timbo2002 2 жыл бұрын

@@ExpeditionAustralia Specs from the battery says it only supports 8amp charging from the battery - so there's your 100W or so. (Car Charging Input: Support 12V/24V battery, 8A)

@fhoeflich Жыл бұрын

... but see my note above about checking Ecoflow app for amps on the DC input - it can attenuate.

@PappaLitto Жыл бұрын

It's still wild to me that it's cold as hell in the southern hemisphere in july. I don't know why I still can't get over that

@rarityd Жыл бұрын

I am about to pair my new Delta max 1600 with the traeger ranger. this combo should be sweet

@curtisdoyle3598 Жыл бұрын

I have the EcoFlow Glacier it’s great

@ckleinig 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, E5 overheating is caused almost always by the footprint of your frying pan being too big. I think if you try a small pan you won’t have the issue. Any iron or steel based magnetic metal is perfectly acceptable on an induction hot plate Cheers

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Colin

@ericliume Жыл бұрын

For induction cooker, you need IH compatible cookware.

@waynesart8385 5 ай бұрын

Try an induction safe pan. Thatll fix your prob with the hotplate

@davebrown1641 2 жыл бұрын

I'd agree with that you probably need an induction pan. I found the video interesting and I still need to know more about them and also need to learn more about the various terminologies used.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, so far it seems like cast iron should work okay but needs to be heated gently otherwise it gets hotspots. I agree though that a more modern induction pan would probably be better. And also lighter weight. I'll keep experimenting.

@davidbatkin3976 Жыл бұрын

From my experience in boats and charging two banks off a single alternator , you need a voltage sensing relay that prioritises the car battery and once that is full it sends the full alternator output to the ecoflow. Then you are only limited but the 12v input maximum the ecoflow can take. The fact that ecoflow recommended buying an inverter to charge by AC suggest these units aren’t really suited to 4x4 use. Use should be able to charge the ecoflow with 40-50 amps at 12 v from your alternator in the same way you are sending that charge to your deep cycle battery

@keithwhittaker8741 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Steve, your a braver man than me. I would not camp in that temperature. So I don’t know if I should be worried, I was impressed by your first eco flow video, so impressed I purchased one last night from Harvey Norman Online . I just assumed that it would charge as quickly from the car as it did from 240 volts. I watched another video on the Bluetti same size and that chap also had issues on the charging the bluetti from the car. Can you please let me know what you find out about the car charging. Thanks Heaps.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, two sleeping bags in my swag in the car kept me warm :) Great to hear you've taken the plunge on a Delta Max. I'll hopefully have more info to share on faster charging options soon.

@keithwhittaker8741 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I am excited 😆 we got our Delta Max 2000. I have only had the chance to run small tests, Question I think you mentioned that you can charge the unit from both solar and cigarette lighter at the same time. How did you go about this. It appears to only have a single input ?? I will watch your latest video on fast charging this morning. Thanks Keith

@surfing4theloveofit 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting test, I also didn't know that you can't use cast iron pan with induction, still a gas man, went camping last weekend in Jurien Bay ,WA it was 2 degrees Celsius in the morning, the portaloo seat was very cold 🥶 🤣

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think the cast iron is probably better left for cooking steaks on the coals. I’ll get a more ‘induction friendly’ pan for everything else.

@seantan2912 Жыл бұрын

You camp right next to me mate's Gladiator.

@johnhales3566 Жыл бұрын

I have an ecoflow and am also looking for a better vehicle charging solution

@Rj-22 3 ай бұрын

I have delta pro I think 3000 w inverter is ok ?

@MrHsv123 Жыл бұрын

Maybe look at a dc to dc 40amp charger Dual battery and a inverter then you can plug to a sinewave inverter and charge up the EcoFlow at night if you needed to pretty quickly .

@karynlemon4345 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest the cast iron pan is probably retaining to much heat for the induction cooktop. A stainless pan would be better. Not better for cooking, but if you are going to continue using the induction cooktop, better for that.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're right Karyn. I'll track down a better pan and give that a go. I've noticed there are a few non stick pans that work with induction. They have a stainless steel base and aluminium body. Might be worth a look. If I want steak I'll cook it on the fire!

@steverogers427 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Delta Max is right out home in the woods. All you need is them solar panels and it can run almost indefinitely.

@HLsab Жыл бұрын

Can this be charged from solar panels apart from the eco flow panels ? A few of these units I’ve looked at require solar panels from the manufacturer for charging and cannot be charged from existing panels you may have on your vehicle.

@ExpeditionAustralia Жыл бұрын

It should be fine but best to ask Ecoflow directly and let them know what solar panels you have to be 100% sure.

@mistsmogguru8378 Жыл бұрын

If the fridge has 12v then it's more efficient to run from 12v. Save converting 12v to 120v/240v then back to 12 v

@ExpeditionAustralia Жыл бұрын

Yep very true. On cold nights like that one I'd turn the fridge off over night and save even more power since it was basically as cold outside the fridge as it was inside!

@richarddonegan4666 Жыл бұрын

I got one for my Rec Van. We gotta figure a way to keep it away. It's Cancerous Sir...

@billienomates1606 Жыл бұрын

Most probably not a good idea having the steam from the kettle so close to the eco fan openings!

@Chris-by8eh 2 жыл бұрын

and can you run it off the 2nd car battery (car fridge battery) directly and the alternator will charge that up while driving.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I may be able to use an inverter from the alternator while driving and charge the EcoFlow via the 240V from the inverter. Going to do some testing.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah whenever I can Frank but they're growing up and doing their own thing these days so it's often just me

@johntheman9882 Жыл бұрын

Do I charge it to 80% or 100% when first using it out of the box? or drain it down?

@ExpeditionAustralia Жыл бұрын

Charge it up to 100% No need to flatten it first.

@johntheman9882 Жыл бұрын

@@ExpeditionAustralia thank you

@fhoeflich Жыл бұрын

The Ecoflow app has a setting for Discharge/Charge level. You can charge it up first if you like, let it decay to 60% (or whatever you set - 60 is the default), and it will maintain the battery there for its own good health. Mine decays down to 30% and then starts charging again back up to 60, so I only go to 100% when I'm going on a trip or expecting a storm to blow in.

@curtisdoyle3598 Жыл бұрын

You did not have solar hooked up

@MrGlentc 2 жыл бұрын

For that Hot Plate issue, have you tried disabling the "X-Boost" feature on the Ecoflow for those outlets? I think the X-Boost feature might cause issue to certain electronic devices.

@ExpeditionAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried that but I’ll look into it thanks

@ericliume Жыл бұрын

It is not a problem of X-Boost but the cast iron plate. On induction cooker, you should use IH compatible cookware.

@fhoeflich Жыл бұрын

Agreed. They could conceivably have overloaded the E5 error code if something funky happened like mild brownout voltage levels as you could get with X-Boost. I do not charge laptops or fones with X-Boost but still freaked out my electric blanket with it, also getting an undecipherable error code 'cause it didn't know what else to report before shutting down. @Eric Liu not arguing about proper choice of cookware on an induction plate, or that that's likely cause of E5.