Charge Your Power Station In Your Car FASTER - Perfect for Overlanding, Car Camping, and Van Life!

Do you want to charge your power station faster in your car? Do you want to have a decent alternative to solar charging? In this video I show three different DC to DC boost converters that allow your large power station to charge as much faster rates!
In this video I tested with SIX different large power stations: The EcoFlow Delta 2 and Delta Max, the Bluetti AC200Max, the FFpower P2001, the Pecron E2000LFP, and the Anker 767!

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Video Timestamps:
How Does This Work?: (0:00)
Introducing the Converters: (1:04)
Max Power On SIX Power Stations: (2:40)
How Efficient Are They?: (7:01)
Do They Get Hot?: (9:05)
What Wire Size Is Needed?: (10:27)
Testing In My Truck: (12:02)
Final Thoughts: (16:22)

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[Jasonoid]

**Which DC Boost converter would you go with? (Affiliate Links)**

[jakedickinson]

For anyone wanting to use the 12 - 36v 20amp converter. You can fit 2 x 80mm pc case fans on the top. The unit is 160mm long and 113mm wide. The fan mounting holes line up perfectly in between the cooling fins.
Using the fan mounting holes as a guide tap out 4 x .7 mm threads.
Works very well.

[sgcfxqi]

More people need to learn about this!!
I did a more efficient setup with a 12 to 48 volt 15amp boost converter. Mounted right next to the battery in my engine bay, using the engine fan to cool. This allowed me to use smaller gauge wire on the 48v side, running it all the way to the back of the vehicle. This configuration allows you to save money on wiring, less heat loss and no need for a cooling fan!

I'm now charging my AC 180 at 480 watts! This setup will put out 720 watts with a larger power station. Bye-bye, solar! 🤯

[michaeljuers]

This solves a huge problem for me. I really wanted to use an all in one unit for my van build but the lack of decent dc charging through a cigarette lighter plug was a deal breaker. This method now gives you the shore power, solar and dc to dc option that makes an all in one unit an option. Now I don’t have to wade into the build your system from scratch nightmare I was envisioning. Any of those larger units will provide all the power I need and I have the option of taking it out of the van when I need it somewhere else. Thank you!

[OCMOOMOMO]

After watching this a few times and deep diving into the info, I have come to appreciate your knowledge and details of testing and presentation. Bravo!!

[captaincurt]

Jason, once again, you present useful, practical information that has real world application!

[RadiationNetwork]

Most vehicles alternators cannot put out 200-250 Amps! Small cars and compact vehicles: 60-80 amps, Mid-size and family sedans: 80-120 amps, Large sedans, SUVs, and light-duty trucks: 100-150 amps, Heavy-duty trucks and large diesel engines: 130-200 amps

[mas]

this is your BEST video yet! the moment I was thinking like "this needs a fan" and what do you know you did test it with a fan, same goes with wire gauges and the in car demonstration. excellent stuff!

[robertlueke]

Great demonstration video. People are asking all the time on the solar generator forums how to boost the charging output from their car batteries. This video answers a lot of questions. Thanks for putting this demo together.

[ItsEverythingElse]

So much great info. I've never seen anyone mention the different XT60s for the Ecoflow. 😍

[KeysTreasures]

Data overload, Love it. Thanks for all you do Jason.

[ricklavis]

I have an ac200max in my Transit van. I installed a 1200 watt pure sine inverter connected to the 175amp 12 volt customer connection point in the van. I use the 500 watt AC power brick that came with the power station to charge it. In addition I have the 12 volt cable that plugs into the 12 volt outlet in the van and the solar input on the Bluetti. You can use both simultaneously and so I can charge at over 500 watts. I have used this for two years without any issue.

[voltron]

You are a scholar and a gentleman….thank you for sharing your knowledge in a clear and concise manner

[eis]

I use an ecoflow as for my work van to recharge power tool batteries and run random smaller stuff. I charge it from a separate deep cycle that also runs some lights and is only charged from driving, once in a blue moon with an actual charger. The slow charging through the provided cigarette lighter plug is painful at 100ish watt. I solved this with a 12-220v inverter to change the ecoflow, but it seems stupid and is overly complicated to go from car 12v to deep cycle to 220v to ecoflow to 220v chargers to 18v batteries. One of these will simply things a lot, just put in an order. Thanks for the video, came here from your short

[jamestarpley]

This guy rocks very helpful and informative as well! I would love to give him 5 Stars!

[RanchoTexano]

Another great video Jason! I installed a Renogy 40A DC to DC charger in my Gladiator and it works fantastic.

[jasonbroom]

Another very good video! I'd get the Victron with the active cooling and adjustable voltage output, so I know it's safe and will work with a wide variety of products. Also, the Victron has a wired on/off option that can be connected to your ignition switch, so it doesn't draw anything unless your vehicle is running (see below!)

It's worth mentioning that none of these are designed with a low-voltage cut-off, so depending on how they're wired they could drain your vehicle battery to the point where it damages it or leaves you with no way to start your vehicle. That's why most DC-DC converters are more complicated and more expensive than these products.

[Mrloganfinlay]

Perfect information for storing battery power for later use while driving around. Decreases waste from fossil fuels and gives you more bang for your buck for each mpg.

[justinlarhette]

Great information. I have been planning on doing this for my Ecoflow delta pro in my Sprinter van conversion. The only thing I have not figured out yet is an automatic transfer switch, so I can keep the solar panels and the alternator charging separated on the single solar input on the Ecoflow. My current plan is to just use a manual transfer switch, which are readily available, but it would be nice to have one that automatically switches to the alternator charging when the vehicle is turned on

[andrewvickers]

Great stuff Jason, you continue to be a huge help on this steep learning curve! FWIW, from reading the comments here and on one or two of your other related videos I'm leaning towards a 500W inverter over a DC converter for price and practicality.