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Thank you for the recommendations on the test protocol! Regarding the operating mode for all of the units, they were placed in normal or Auto mode depending on the options.

The humidity is absolutely key to how an air conditioner performs. Starting at 15% humidity is silly. You're not pulling any significant moisture out, until the air in the enclosure is above ~40% humidity, and the actual number of that point will vary from one air conditioner to the next. Starting at 80% humidity would have made a HUGE difference in the results. Here in FL summer, it's not uncommon to have an 85° day, with 80%-95% humidity. After rain? it's still 80° and 99% humidity

Very little concern considering the F-150 is equipped with a 200A alternator at a minimum. Higher trim levels are equipped with a 240A alternator. At a peak of 800W the draw from the EcoFlow charger is approximately 56A @ 14.4V leaving plenty of power for the operating loads and charging the starting battery.

@@johncarter6245 not yet, but stay tuned!

Correct, the unit installs using a frame that is mounted to the perimeter of the fridge.

Glad we could help with your purchase decision! That was exactly what we were looking to do with the results of these tests. We're often asked "how does X A/C compare to Y A/C" and prior to these tests it was subjective. Our next focus is on 48V models. Are there any other products besides A/Cs that you'd like to see similar comparison tests on?

Regarding the connection shown in this video, it should be nearly identical. As far as performance goes, I would expect it to perform similar to the 2000R, maybe taking a little bit longer to pull down the temperature. Reducing the size of the unit means reducing the size of the condenser or evaporator (or both, and possibly the compressor), which will without a doubt impact cooling capacity. If you're trying to maximize space for a solar array I would suggest taking a look at the Go Power 100W Slim panels. They fit nicely along either side of the 2000R or the Dometic RTX on a van roof. The 5.5" in width the 2000R Mini will save you is not really enough to fit any additional watts on the roof. Have you compared costs between maximizing roof solar and running a secondary alternator?

The connection cable for the battery is 5m (or about 16 feet and 5 inches). Depending on the length of your truck and position of the battery, this may be able to reach the bed. Unfortunately, EcoFlow does not make a longer cable so you would need to extend the cable yourself if you need additional length. Which Make/Model truck are you planning to install it on?

@ hi, thanks for reply; will be installed on 23 F150 raptor

@@JP-xd5ug thank for your comment! We’re glad you enjoyed the video. Regarding your question about a defective unit, unfortunately we’re receiving feedback all around the country of underperformance. We were recently called in by a professional van builder to swap multiple units out: check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/2qhj_25mdts/w-d-xo.html

@@rackupgo Thanks for the quick reply. Checking out that vid & others on the channel now. Just discovered your channel today & I really appreciate all the research & info you're sharing all around.

It will depend on the ambient environment it is installed in, mainly how humid it is. Also how frequently the drawer is opened/closed. It hasn't been a significant issue for the two years we've had one installed in the shop.

The technology is certainly in their wheelhouse as they have adapters to charge their Delta series power stations from a level 2 SAE J1772 charging station!

@@rackupgoi need a coupon code please

Unfortunately it didn't make our short list. It hasn't been a unit that's been a topic of discussion for the majority of our retail and wholesale customers. If we start to hear more requests for the Mabru we will certainly find some time in the chamber to get it tested. Our next round of tests will be focused on 48V models, so stay tuned!

That would depend on the gauge and ampacity of the cables running to the inverter. It would need to support the power of the inverter as well as the 800W being drawn by the EcoFlow Alternator Charger.

@@EvenaGirlCanDoIt thanks for the info. Certainly, every appliance will draw more power in extreme conditions. Do you your testing data for this? We’d love to review it!

The communication between the EcoFlow batteries and the hub is proprietary to EcoFlow. A third party battery and BMS would not communicate with the hub directly. A 48V battery would power the hub, but there would be likely be error messages and potential issues charging and discharging so it is not recommended. Over-charging or discharging could result in catastrophic failure.

Technically if the other battery has its own BMS and battery management the power hub can be used as just the inverter / DC-DC converter - it appears that is what they are doing on the 2025 Revel (Lithionics batteries with PowerHub)

@@kidkong637 glad you liked it, thank you!

The alternator on the truck provides DC output. AC is produced at the stator, which is then converted to DC voltage via diodes. The AC from the stator is not exactly accessible without disassembling the alternator. The terminals that you can connect to are providing a DC output. The EcoFlow alternator charger is basically a DC-DC converter and is taking the ~14-15V DC output of the alternator and boosting that to ~54V to charge the EcoFlow battery at its native voltage. The bed outlets or the dash outlets on a non ProPower Ford F-150 are limited to 400W, so the alternator charger can charge the EcoFlow batteries twice as fast as one of those outlets. It's also more efficient with the alternator charger since it is DC to DC versus going from DC to the truck's inverter, and then the EcoFlow battery having to convert the AC from the inverter back to DC to charge the battery. As for the curiosity on fuel economy, there has not been a noticeable decline. On a 300 mile round trip (mostly highway) while charging the battery, the truck averaged 19.2MPG. About what is expected from the 3.5L EcoBoost with 3.55 gearing and a +1.5" lift up front.

The 60V limit does seem like a step backwards from the prior Power Kit limits. The easiest workaround is to place the panels in parallel instead of series. This does require the use of MC4 parallel adapters, but you should see much better performance when dealing with shade.

@@rackupgo The manual of the previous power kit says you can put 4x EF 400W panels (2S2P or 4S1P) on each port. The manual of the new one says you can only put 2 on each port (2 Parallel). Which means you get nowhere near the 1600W input per MPPT.

Great suggestion! We did perform the enthalpy calculation and the results aligned perfectly when ranking the units based on the time to reach set temperature and humidity control. The RTX came out on top followed closely by the Velit, then the Turbo Air II, and then the Indel B, and finally the Nomadic X3 coming in last.

@@Resolute100 ah yes, good catch! You're right, it can definitely be confusing. We try to clarify when we're talking about AC vs DC in relation to air conditioning, but it's not as simple to switch up the terminology while speaking as you’d think!

Does this package usually go on sale around Black Friday?

@@brosandco we typically try to provide the absolute best prices every day. Having said that, there could end up being a sale during Black Friday, however on the bundles, it would not be much. In fact, it sounds like there is a price increase coming on these power kits, so prices could actually go up by then, too. All that to say, it all depends!

@@brosandco we typically try to provide the absolute best prices every day. Having said that, there could end up being a sale during Black Friday, however on the bundles, it would not be much. In fact, it sounds like there is a price increase coming on these power kits, so prices could actually go up by then, too. All that to say, it all depends!

@@rackupgoman…I commented on this video and waited for last weeks paycheck before being able to buy this and now you don’t sell it. I’ve never been more upset about missing out…

We typically recommend a 3000W inverter at a minimum for the GREE Eco-Cool. It is a softer start compressor compared to traditional A/C units but not a fully soft ramp to running speed. Smaller inverters may be able to run the unit, the most important spec to review is the surge rating and duration. For example, a 2000W inverter with a 175% surge rating for 5 seconds will have a better chance of running the Eco-Cool than a 2000W inverter with a 200% surge rating for 1 second. 460ah should be good for about 8 hours of runtime with the Eco-Cool based on the heat chamber tests we performed.

It’s because power factors are different based on inductive vs. resistive. VA is a better inverter rating system than Watts. Resistive is almost always around 100%, so 5000va is approximately 5000 watts. An inductive load is usually around 80% of the 5000va rating, giving you 4000 watts. It’s always been like this; it’s just more complicated for people to understand in general.

Sounds great!

what did you find on ebay? which unit?

We have some of these questions submitted with ecoflow, but they haven’t been sharing all that much information yet. Do you currently have a 1st generation Power Kit?

@@rackupgo Yes, I bought the kit from you guys for my Ford Transit a few months ago. The power exceeded my expectations, but I hope it has the sensor reading channels like other vendors.

@@ShyuLee stay tuned. We’ll update as we learn more

The 10 inch tablet is actually the PowerInsight. Ecoflow once said that the PowerDock would be compatible with old PowerKits. Don’t know about the PowerLink..

There is no reason it would not as it just talks CAN bus back to the power hub - you would of course have to purchase that separately once it ships.

You bet!

@@Zyzzyx42 stay tuned!

Woohoo! My current van was built 9 years ago, 12v a/c was rather slim then, got an Indel Cube, maybe 3000btu, and... its not done well. Last year we finished her new van with a 120v roof unit (RecPro?), rated 9k, and... its ok. I'll be building my second van next spring and looking at 48v units; interested in split setup but dunno if the cost is worth it over roof mount.

@@4X4DMAN no, you are

@@zither999 different hole size. Do you have the RTX 2000?

We have installed a few for clients and doing a build for our family right now with the dometic as well. Your last video with the heat chamber was an eye opener. Surprised about the Nomadic that seems like EVERYONE in the issue try is using

@@zither999 absolutely. It really was a surprise to us too. This is one builder of many who we are hearing these reports from. Unfortunately, there are a lot of replacement needed across the country right now, and will likely be many more in the coming months. If you have a legal business entity as a van builder, check out our wholesale division of our company, upfitterswholesale.com - we’ll get you hooked up

@@dishcleaner2 they are launching a 48V soon!

@@dishcleaner2 th-cam.com/video/69cm-O9pg-8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=--he91s25qSMgHXI

@@rackupgovery cool! It looks like it uses more power compared to the rtx 2000 though.

@@dishcleaner2 decidedly, when it’s on constant high output, yes, it will pull more power as it has twice the cooling capacity, but power draw is all relative in many scenarios. When an a/c unit is designed properly, it will scale up and down based on the cooling capacity necessary to maintain your set temperature. So, where the RTX may be working harder to maintain, the new 48V Freshjet would be able to scale down, thus reducing the power draw

@@rackupgo thanks for the info. I'll keep my eye out for it. It makes sense theoretically, but I'd still like to see an in depth video testing out its efficiency in comparison to other models.

@@ryanrodriguez70 which a/c unit do you have? What batteries and what capacity?

I have a 280AH 24V Lithium Battery System with the Velit 24V AC in my Sprinter, and 14 hours seems pretty accurate.

@@Jsdrider81 definitely.

please update your comment. we'd love to hear your real world experience!

@@ryanrodriguez70 we did. Here’s the link for that one: rackupgo.com/blogs/buying-guides/optimizing-comfort-and-efficiency-a-comparative-analysis-of-gree-eco-cool-vs-nomadic-x3-rooftop-air-conditioners

The AC output of inverter in the Power Kit is 120V for the US version shown in the video. It would not run a 220V appliance without a converter.

Great question! Here’s the link for the cable we used: rackupgo.com/products/ecoflow-power-kit-48v-cable

@@lukewoolfson on my system, I have a Zeus aux alternator. The aux alternator is wired to 4,12 volt AGM motorcycle batteries, they are connected to the EcoFlow 15kw battery bank/hub. That was done because the EcoFlow Hub has a limit of 60 watts for the additional alternator and this method works around that.

No, you are.

Voltage alone doesn't necessarily have an impact on performance unless the components also increase in capacity. Higher voltage units can take advantage of greater available power and build in higher capacity components to achieve more cooling power. Efficiency (how well the unit converts the power into cooling power) will ultimately depend on the components used and how well the system is designed. The benefit of a higher voltage unit is that the wire gauge is able to be decreased. This allows for easier running of the wire, higher voltage units have a lower current which leads to less heat in the wire, and less weight as a result of the smaller gauge wire.

@@vanjovi we are still awaiting launch date and pricing from Dometic. We’ll update our website as soon as that info is available.

@@rackupgo Thank you !

Cooling issues aren't just the system itself. The system is easy to check. A temperature sensor on the outlets to see what's coming out. However, The insulation is what truly matters trapping that cold air in. Do you cover your windows? Do you have good floor/wall insulation? Do you have thermal bridge issues?

@@TommyTruckCamper glad to hear it! Was there anything in particular that caught your attention most?

@rackupgo just your thorough review in a controlled environment and the data points you choose.

@@TommyTruckCamper understood, thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching!

Great catch! Yes, we are still awaiting final specs from Dometic, which is why we say in the video, “preliminarily.” Once we confirm all specs with Dometic, we will update the product page accordingly!

@@rackupgo excellent, looking forward to finding out for my new 48V van build for a trans Africa trip. was planning on the Dometic FXJ7 freshjet 3500 or this new model. Whichever would have the best performance.

@@MispronouncedAdventures As far as the comparison to the FJX7 3500W, cooling capacity will be very similar as the architecture of the two units is nearly the same aside from the power source.

If the 32" clearance is from the back edge of the roof opening to the vent it should be enough room. This unit extends approximately 24" from the back edge of the roof opening to the rear of the unit. We've requested the SEER-2 from Dometic but I'm not sure that it has been determined yet. We'll come back and update you when that information becomes available.

@@rackupgo Thanks a bunch!

@@WalkerNFaith glad you enjoyed the video. It’s great to hear some real-world experience, as well! Thank you

thanks for your persona experience.

@@blackfootmechanical5413 it was a surprise to us, too, but it’s just further confirmation that we have to do the extra work to verify! We hope this video is helpful in your decision making process. If you have any questions about the Dometic RTX or Velit unit, please reach out to us. We have in-house tech support when you need us.

Awesome!

The Power Kit has a built-in DC-DC converter and is capable of outputting 1000W at 12V.

Unfortunately Ford changed the console design on the 2023 and newer Super Duty to be different from the 14th Gen F-150s and this center console fridge does not fit. A total bummer considering on the prior generation Super Duty it did follow the same console design as the 13th Gen F-150!

Very cool!