Power supply for trailer
Posted by Kenworth-2012@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 15 comments
I'm likely needing to replace the existing batteries in my set up next season-ish. I'm wondering if anyone has used an EcoFlow battery bank system and a AC to DC inverter before and if so how reliable is that vs just buying a new battery?
(This has been cleaned up quite a bit since I got it)
Voxicles@reddit
Honestly it looks like you can just replace the batteries with some cheap lifepo4 from Amazon and call it good. Looks pretty clean to me. Ecoflow system is very expensive and really only useful if you need your whole electrical system in a condensed movable package.
From eyeballing it, you could fit at least 4x100ah lifepo4 on that area where those two agm batteries are sitting.
Kenworth-2012@reddit (OP)
I ask this because I already have the EcoFlow battery
Voxicles@reddit
Ah, well then assuming your ecoflow has a DC port, just connect that to your bus bars 😊
Kenworth-2012@reddit (OP)
The DC port isn't strong enough to power a whole trailer.
clauderbaugh@reddit
What are you powering exactly? Lights? Fridge?
Kenworth-2012@reddit (OP)
Lights fridge, heater when necessary.
clauderbaugh@reddit
Ah heater. What heater are you using? Electric heat is going kill power in no time. A diesel heater still has a blower and pump but it’s better. A propane furnace is worth the money and only requires a blower. When I had my offroad trailer I splurged on a Propex furnace. Best money I ever spent and let me 4 season camp. I have used that Propex in every build since through today. Anyway, running things through 120v is the opposite way you want to go. It’s so energy inefficient that you’re cutting your power bank in like half. Do whatever you can to run all 12v.
Kenworth-2012@reddit (OP)
PolarPal diesel heater
SamCalagione@reddit
The ecoflow seems like an expensive option
Kenworth-2012@reddit (OP)
I have one already
EmaNymtonsi@reddit
If you can't see the safety issues obvious from your one photo, then you need to hire someone.
Kenworth-2012@reddit (OP)
I did say it's already been cleaned up, what are you referring to?
EmaNymtonsi@reddit
Exactly
DragonflyFun9830@reddit
I don’t even know what all this crap is but enlighten us as to the safety issues. I can see it’s clearly missing this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1874918570/back-to-the-future-time-machineflux?ref=elp_anchor_listing&frs=1&cns=1
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