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Hi, I think you'd need the 24V output model to get the voltage high enough to use the solar input on the Ecoflow. You could wire the Orion to a fuse box, then a 12V socket and use the 12V charger from the Ecoflow too, that works fine. The load from the Orion will make the alternator produce the current when needed. Thanks, James.

That should be fine, I don't think it will cause an issue setting it up like that.

I would say that the CTEK should be fine to charge them, it would depend on whether it's a wet or AGM one as to the best place to connect the red/black wires.

I believe it is, but I will double check for you.

Hi, with the engine off and no solar output, you should get the battery voltage, which should be between 12.0-13.2V Once you start the engine this should go up, peaking at 14.4V in wet lead acid mode. Then dropping when the batteries are full into float mode at 13.5V Hope this helps, James.

@@rayneautomotive5834 my voltage panel doesn't go above 12.5 even when the engine is running. I've watched the ctek and when no engine is on I get a slow flashing green light. When the engine runs I get a solid green light for about two seconds and then the two yellow lights briefly light up then go out. I'm wondering if this is because the batteries are fully charged and so no need for a charge. Sorry to mither.im.starting to get paranoid the car electrician fitted the stuff wrongly.

@@parkay3560 Hi Kenny, something's up for sure there. It sounds like the charger isn't coming on. I'd check the CTEK negative and also the thin red ignition signal (D+) cable are fitted correctly. These are the two most common causes of the charger not working. After that I have a few troubleshooting procedures I can send to you. Pop onto our website and fill out a contact form, then I can send you the troubleshooting information. Thanks, James.

Hello, I’m sorry you’re having a problem with this. It’s usually 1 of 2 things. The first is that the switch live cable from the ctek is actually connected to a permanent live, meaning the charger is running continuously. Second is that if the main battery was a bit low, all of the opening doors, interior lights etc over a weekend of not moving can flatten the battery. The easiest way to tell is once the van battery has been charged, you can leave the engine turned off and check the ctek for lights. The bottom right hand light should be off. If it’s on, then it’s the charger taking the power from the main battery. If it’s off then it’s more likely to be the battery was a bit low. I hope this helps. James.

@@rayneautomotive5834 Thank you for your very quick response I will check the ctek activity light and cable. To be honest i did leave the door open for some time whilst camping,... You would imagine that there is a way to disable the lights coming on/off to prevent this sort of thing. I'm probably not the first to encounter this problem. Thanks again

Hi, this will be fine for a 100Ah battery, after about 200-250Ah, then the smartpass becomes very useful. If it's lead-acid or AGM, then this would be fine for a 100Ah battery.

Thank you very much. Glad it helped. We're working on some more product videos as we speak. Thanks again.

You could turn it off when not in use, although the power consumption is very small when the engine is off. The other thing to consider is that you always run the risk of forgetting to turn it back on for a trip and arriving without having topped up your leisure battery. Thanks.

@@rayneautomotive5834 many thanks