Converting from the internal battery to AC power and then regulating it back down with the charger is terribly inefficient. If the charger is putting 4 amps in to the battery that's only 48 watts at 12 volts. The battery bank is using over 70 watts to accomplish that. Is there a way to do DC to DC charging with that unit?
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
There is a DC output for a car attachment. It is actually 10A and I would love to use it instead. Any ideas on how to make that happen?
@U812GREEN
3 жыл бұрын
@@KayakhacksFishing the 10amp 12vdc output would be limited to the capacity of the chargers internal battery and only enough power of accessories. But if your solar panel had its own charge controller it may give a better option for battery charging and to keep your power box charged as well for use at the campsite to keep your chargeable hand held devices topped off.
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
@@U812GREEN Thanks
@fixerofthings
3 жыл бұрын
@@KayakhacksFishing according to the EcoFlow FAQ the DC cigarette lighter socket is 13.6 volts, much like the outlet in a car. Also much like a car, this is a safe voltage to charge a lead acid battery. I'd rig up a couple of clamps to a cigarette lighter adapter and connect it directly to the trolling motor battery. It won't give you a 100% charge but should accomplish the goal of replenishing the battery enough to get home. When you get home you can give the battery a complete charge with a multi-stage charger.
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
@@fixerofthings That is what I was thinking about doing. Getting the adapter and cutting off the end to attach clamps.
@tribalncgaming1091
3 жыл бұрын
i use a gas 2hp outboard instead.. 5-10x the range for low weight allowance.. 2 gal of gas is 16 lbs the outboard is 15# .. 25 -30 miles round trip ... vs a 500.00 lithium battery .. seems more economic too
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
I need to look at that option. Thanks for the idea.
@dmax2023
3 жыл бұрын
Nice idea. The cost is so high though, you might as well just buy a second battery.
@davidwolf7351
3 жыл бұрын
good review and test - looking forward to the solar panel test
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@rudyfisher3032
3 жыл бұрын
You can plug in solar panel to charge it to
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the connector is standard.
@U812GREEN
3 жыл бұрын
Solar panel will allow you to charge one battery at the campsite for the ride back to the ramp while you use the other battery for fishing at your remote site
@user-bi4hw2wi2k
20 күн бұрын
Why don't you run your Trolling Motor directly from the ecoflow and recharge it simultaneously with solar panels on the way to and from your destination ?
@KayakhacksFishing
17 күн бұрын
The ecoflow is not designed for wet. Solar panel would be a good idea except they have to be large to pull in enough sun to produce current quickly. Thanks for the idea. Maybe they can fix both these issues in the future.
@jelly_fishing
3 жыл бұрын
Nice idea for camping !!!
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@jimwhite1557
3 жыл бұрын
“Powerful” hack. Actually, very interesting. It could be used when the power goes off during a storm to keep cell phones charged among other things. It won’t take the place of a large generator but it could come in handy inside. Of course the solar panels might not be able to charge it back up during a prolonged storm. It’s primary benefit may be as you describe it
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
So true. It only has 720wh of power. That will run a fridge for an hour or so. But, given low consumption of LED lights, it would keep a few lights on in the house during an outage (better than a candle!) as well as recharge devices.
@hwaguo8383
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this interesting video...Just wondering if you can directly hook up the ecoflo to the trolling motor?
@KayakhacksFishing
11 ай бұрын
I would not recommend that since it is not waterproof
@antoniovitale3531
2 ай бұрын
But is not possible to feed directly by ecoflow? The trolling I mean…
@KayakhacksFishing
2 ай бұрын
Not really. There is a cigarette lighter adapter for DC, but I am not sure how many amps it will support. You probably need 40A for a typical motor.
@RockerMtl1
2 жыл бұрын
Hi question have you thought about a dc to dc charger? You should lose less power from converting dc to ac to ac again, I’m just asking my river pro will arrive next Friday. Sorry had to edit check out Harrington media he’s made a few videos and found a couple of different adapter’s I think you will like 👍
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on Harrington. I do need to find a direct DC option!
@SuperMIKevin
3 жыл бұрын
Why recharge the 12 volt battery when you can just connect the motor directly to the ecoflow?
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
There are no included connectors.
@joeblow1942
3 жыл бұрын
@@KayakhacksFishing Why not make some?
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
@@joeblow1942 I am looking into that.
@donaldround7271
2 жыл бұрын
@@KayakhacksFishing 2 butt connectors and cigarette plug should do it.
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
@@donaldround7271 I actually found an adapter - cigarette to alligator clips.
@Yungnrstles
2 жыл бұрын
I have a better idea. Can I just use a solar panel to charge it and toss the heavy battery???
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly, no. The panel is too large and does not produce consist current unless it is stationary
@sugaradaddy
Жыл бұрын
Can you use a 110V to 12V inverter so that you can use the ecoflow to power the trolling motor?
@KayakhacksFishing
Жыл бұрын
I would not recommend that since the Ecoflow is not waterproof. But, I think that would work
@djnaau
3 жыл бұрын
So to charge one battery you take another battery
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
But the wrinkle here is the solar panel that I will look at next
@danielruprecht8932
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff 👍🏼
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@garywong810
2 жыл бұрын
Any chance to operate the trolling motor direct with EcoFlow River Pro?
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
I have not tried that. There are no exposed posts to connect the motor leads to. I need to figure that out
@Manuel_Z_Kayaks
3 жыл бұрын
That thing is the size of a battery... why not just take an extra battery? I know it has a lot of cool stuff on it. Can it be hooked to the troll motor instead of just charging the battery? I've been meaning to ask you what brand is your PWM... mine stopped working after the ³rd use and I was just using it on LED lights.
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
My PWM is a generic one I got on Amazon. The issue with another battery is the ability of the EcoFlow to charge other devices and run other things. True, another lithium battery would be about the same price. The value of this is going to be when I hook it up to the solar panel. That test coming up.
@flysubcompact
3 жыл бұрын
"......the aggregate poundage turns into tonnage..." -Aldo Leopold
@RVsbladesnthangs
3 жыл бұрын
My only question would be, if they wouldn't have sent it to you, is it something that you would have purchased? These days I'm very cautious to buy fish bait, not fisherman bait. Rip'n Lips from Amarillo Texas!
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
No, I would not have thought to buy it for this application since I do not kayak camp that often.
@RVsbladesnthangs
3 жыл бұрын
@@KayakhacksFishing it looks like it would be perfect what I'm going to do this summer so I'll definitely have to look further into them.
@tevans173
2 жыл бұрын
Why not just run your trolling motor off your power station? Leave the big heavy battery behind and get a small solor panel to charge the power station.
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
I wish. Unfortunately, the power station is not waterproof
@h20bearboy65
2 жыл бұрын
why not just run the motor off the eco flo? and then just use their foldable solar panel to recharge.
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
It did not come with a hookup to match the alligator clips. I have one now and should try that.
@charlieball9569
2 жыл бұрын
Can you run your trolling motor directly from the eco flow battery pack, essentially eliminating the lead acid battery?
@KayakhacksFishing
2 жыл бұрын
It should be possible with this type of connection - amzn.to/377rnoD The real issue is the generator is not fully waterproof. I think it would be better to protect it inside the hull.
@dangerousdave668
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can and as long as it stored in a splash proof box along with a solar panel there is no need for a 12 volt lead acid. Just get a 12 volt adapter and a fuse system.
@2reelyakrz481
3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I'd take a coffee maker with us on the kayak 😋. Your trolling motor looks a lot like my Newport Vessels one. What brand/model is it?
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is the Newport. I am currently testing their 3 blade prop vs the two blade the motor came with.
@jeffjackson5331
3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@ratherbfishing455
3 жыл бұрын
Seems better for camping. A little expensive.
@joeblow1942
3 жыл бұрын
How can you run the trolling motor directly off of the Ecoflow? It’s a lifepo battery with an inverter so why not?
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