Preparing my camper van for winter with the EcoFlow River 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- With winter fast approaching I think its about time I started to prepare my can for the cold winter months ahead so I can continue my camping adventures. I will be using the new EcoFlow River 2 that has been sent to me by EcoFlow who are also the sponsor of todays video.
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I'm sure its 3000 cycles not 300.
I have seen a lot of these in the market which all seem good but thank you for testing this product out and putting it to a proper real world test.
Yea I mean this is the only one I’ve tried but I definitely did the job for me.
Perhaps try a portable induction single hob? Would heat food quicker than a slow cooker
Great idea thanks
You Legend! Getting sponsored! What an achievement 🤙🤟
Cheers Alex
I am impressed with that little box cooked your dinner boil a kettle heat your van recharge all your batteries also l do like your charging board so organised and heat your van and the sponsorship after this video they will sell well and the box takes three hours to charge of the 12 volt socket
Yes it’s a good little thing to have Les just incase
Sponsorship! Result! Just means we get to have more fantastic adventures with you. Well done buddy!
Thank you
The eco flow looks good and would be happy to use one but not if I had to pay for it way to expensive for me, use my van for overnight fishing 8/10 times a year and 4/5 weekends of camping a year
Great video, nice to see someone test a product out properly to show what it is capable of. Congratulations on the brand deal, very well deserved. PS: you could get a single ceramic hob or a mini microwave!
Thank you Amanda 😊
Those things always impress me and we've been wanting to get one for a while... They're just expensive!!!! lol Awesome review, man. I'd say you found a winner... :)
Thanks Kevin. They’ve got a Black Friday sale on through 😂
Great review, properly tested. Thank you 👍
Cheers Kenny
I’m thinking this could power an electric blanket for the kids in our pop-top. Thanks for making this it’s got me thinking 🤔 👍👍
I’ve just ordered an electric blanket which I will test out soon so I’ll let you know how it goes
@@LoveSundays Electric blankets are lovely. You will love it!
So you’ve sold your sole?? 😂😂😂😂
Only jokin mate, great video and brilliant info. Keep up the good work
I didn’t sell any fish but you could say I sold my Soul yes 😂
@@LoveSundays I did think that when I put it, I’ll even leave it there and not change it for you 😂🙄
Thanks for the review of the River 2. I think it is perfect for your van since it is quite compact and it only weighs around 3.5 kilos.
It’s definitely perfect for me
I think I am gonna need this portable power station. It already has 256Wh of power which is exactly what I need.
Don't Be Fooled ...
You use a 110 watt solar panel so you will be lucky to get 95 watts on a good day for 5 hours.
That is nothing to run a living space even in a Van !
" I Know I tried it ! "
Looks like I can also use that River 2 on my hiking trips since it has a handle at the back and it does not weigh a lot.
I’d say it would be perfect for that
Would appreciate a link and details for the radiator please
Radiator amzn.to/3ERNg9e
Superb.
Thank you
I love my River 2 Max. it ran my full size Beko Fridge/Freezer for over 11 hours.
Get a diesel heater mate
You don’t know what you’re missing 😁
They're noisy and you can't power anything.
Yea I could do. I’d need to make space for it though
Hi, I'm enjoying the videos as I've recently purchased a camper version myself and just ordered a River 2. Where could I find the low wattage heater that you've got in this video?
I got it off Amazon mate amzn.to/3OB57o4
@@LoveSundays cheers!
Congrats on the sponsorship! A solar generator is a good backup plan, thanks for testing it out for all your viewers. I’m slowly transitioning to solar gear for camping and household goods. Worth it so far!
I think it’s the future. I’d love to go off grid really. Build a house that’s completely self sufficient like an EarthShip or something
@@LoveSundays yeah would be nice, especially with electricity costs right now.
Wait until you try their app. It gives you a more options and controls. I have the River and 110 solar panel. With the EcoFlow app you can set to slow charging which is supposed to preserve the battery life and keeps it from over heating, this is important when camping in Thailand.
The app works really well 😊
nice one Shaun. I have a little 500w oil rad from delongi, works a treat in the van, all from power of the sun ! That ecoflow looks like a quality product. Cheers.
Ideal
Alcohol like they use on boats
Great review, what was the outside temperature? I notice you had a T shirt on before switching the heater on, so assume it wasn’t that cold?
This was the end of November so the temperature was only just dropping. I’ve since used it with an electric blanket which worked a treat
Shaun thoroughly love your Sunday posts watched all 2 years worth took me days to get through I perticuly like the snorkelling underwater videos another world truly magical
Ship wrecks are very interesting too
Keep up the great work 👍🏻
We have a erberspacher diesel heater fitted under our T5 it really is something else to concider we recommend them but not cheap
Power banks like you have there I don’t think we’re around when we got the erberspacher
Looks really good 👍🏻
Thanks for taking time to watch the back catalogue Peter I really appreciate that 😊
Aside from being truly portable, I like the fact that it has a 3000 charge cycle which it pretty long for a power station.
Yes it’s the best around
Truly enjoy your channel. Thank you for all the tips and helpful advice.
Glad you’re enjoying the videos Doug
maybe you could try an electric blanket (camping or otherwise), they only use 40-100w and will keep your body nice and cosy
Yea I’ll probably have to get one next time the wife comes along 😂
Hi Shaun, another cracking little video mate and that little gadget looks amazing it certainly did the job, plus a was impressed with your can opening skills especially after the last time on the beach 😂😂 keep up the good work and check you out 26.8k subscribers a very big well done 👍
I might enter a contest for my van opening skills see how many I can do in an hour 😂 actually no that would be a real waste of food
@@LoveSundays it would be funny to watch though 😄😄
I was watching out for that thinking "Is Shaun going to flick it in his eye again?" Not this time lol.
I think an electric blanket would be more power efficient than a space heater. for space heating, maybe a small dan type heater to circulate the air.
Yes I think you’re right
It will be interesting to follow this and see how it works out. I've noticed people are putting these into new builds rather than house batteries. Gadget John's new build for instance. It makes more sense having everything as an integrated unit rather than having to wire up everything from different manufacturers etc.
Do you have a link for the heater you used please?
amzn.to/3ER7jET
What movie did you watch? A smutty one I bet!
Are you trying to get banned again 😂
😂😂
@@LoveSundays 🤣🤣🤣. No way. Was it Lindsey Logan’s new Christmas film?
Who’s Lindsay Logan?
@@LoveSundays she played Wolverine in Mean Girls.
Really enjoyed your video. Can you tell me the type of mini oil filled radiator you used and the wattage please.
Here’s the link to the radiator. amzn.to/3OqYKDQ is 650w which works well with the ecoflow riger 2 on short bursts. All depends on the size of your van. I’ve also just ordered an electric blanket amzn.to/3tTmHKJ but not tried it yet
@@LoveSundays thanks for your help
Can you connect the solar panels then run through the cables so its basically charged all the time? I'm not fully aware how the ecoflow works apart from charging it while driving.
Diesel is the only viable option
Thanks for another vid, I can't be bothered to install a diesel heater either in my vivaro van (I know they are good but they are expensive and a lot of work to install) so I'm thinking of other low cost options as well. Tbh I was just going to try a simple tea light heater set up but the eco river 2 has piqued my interest as a back up power supply it seems to be the nuts. Cheers.
It was like watching a 12minute advert zzzz.Your a nice guy so I still gave you a like 👍🏻.
Interesting video. Nice to see you powering the radiator in the winter when it's much colder. Probably won't last long unfortunately?
Every van channel worth watching has demoed the eco flow working with a slow cooker in the past fortnight 😂😂😂
I think that is the fastest charging power station I have ever seen. 60 minutes is quite fast.
Yes it’s the fastest on the market
Thanks so much for all the great info on The Riverflow ~ I’m researching the best way to go in my rig & love to hear your honest input! Cheers to more power & warmth for a happy winter! 🔥❤️🥰🙏
Good product review. I agree with amanda get a single ring hob top . I have a small rice cooker you can have. Its brand new free giving it to you. We are in nottingham though 🤔 see you next week (ps get the wife out with you ) michael & Kim notts
Yea I’ll probably get one of those. I’m working on the wife she’s a bit of a fair weather camper 😂
Thanks Shaun for another top video. Looks like a really good bit of kit you gave it a good testing now we can look forward to some great adventures in your van over the winter. 👍
Thanks Nigel. Yea I’m looking forward to some cozy nights in the van
That organisation of your chargers makes me beyond jealous. Genius!
Thanks mate I think you’ve inspired me to get an electric blanket though
this ecoflow would be perfect so glad I found your channel !!
At the child's electric blanket that would keep you warm
that charging station youve made is awesome!
Electric blanket!
Yea I’ll probably have to get one next time the wife comes along 😂
That was very useful info, thanks.
WOW a sponsorship deal too! I've just bought a diesel night heater for the bus/camper
I’ve had loads of offers Terry but this was the one that I felt was worth advertising
When I come down in the bus next year I’ll be asking for an autograph
😂
You need to go down to IKEA and buy a little bathroom wood cabinet to fit around the bog, mate. I do always chuckle when you open the door and there's a full on bog sitting in the open. Proper bloke decor. 😆👌👍👍
😂 I was thinking about making a little box as a seat for it but it’s just convenient 😂
Ide just have a solar panel leisure battery and inverter dedicated to 240 you already have usb,s personaly for van life I think there an expensive gimmick however for tenting yes I see the benefits but not in a van
Fair point
Your van has wheels, just drive it south until its warm outside and throw the heater away
I love the mini radiator. I'll have to look for one. I prefer that to the heaters that blow air on me, which just makes me feel cold.
I have an 800 W Bluetti with a 200 W foldable solar panel. I haven't used it much, but figured I could lay the panel across the inside of the windshield (maybe the side windows, too) to catch some sun without getting rained on. Maybe you could give that a go?
Jon in rural BC, Canada
I got the radiator off Amazon Jon I would send you a link to it but it would have a uk plug on it rather than a Canadian one
Wel done in the sponsor…the charger looks
Very good for what you need I do stay away sometimes camping and can’t charge my phone so it goes flat. Another great video…cheers! (Glad you went back to Sundays it was confusing me plus started saying your sign off again”cheers!” Hope your ok 👌🏻
Yea I was testing the upload day for a bit to see if it changed anything by uploading earlier. To be fair I did find I got more views uploading on a Friday or Saturday as it gives people the weekend to visit the video. I’ll probably mix it up randomly but the way I look at it is if a video goes live on a Saturday it’ll still be there on Sunday for those who like to watch it then 😊
New to the channel and now a regular add to my Sunday afternoon watch. Been considering a portable large power pack for a while 👍🏻. Not sure if you spotted but you left a mobile number unblurred on this video.
Good spot thank you
looks like a good bit of kit, will ask Santa for one for myself
You really explained the product well , you did it in my language mate,nice and simple .😁😁👍👍Lookscacreal good gadget to invest in thanks.
This is the conversation I had with my dad. He was telling me all about how watt hours work etc and I said “dad i don’t understand what you’re on about! So if I just explain this product the way I understand it hopefully my viewers will be on the same page 😂” not everyone has a electricity mind do they 😂
Wheres thelink for the ecoflo
I’m the description. Under the video title it will say more then all the information is there but also here’s the link
uk.ecoflow.com/pages/portable-power-stations?aff=134
First 👊
Good effort
Fair Play Bud🤟
I love Eco Flow I have a Delta Mini and a river Max and I wish I could afford a bigger Delta. I live right next to the ocean in New England and have a disability lights go out I could be in trouble and they do a lot. Feel very secure in knowing that I have an Eco flow. I did a few videos on them and I do need to get solar panel but I don't have the yard space to put a panel out there
Good bit of kit aren’t they
There are a couple of products you could look at on Amazon - one is a low wattage personal heater by Dimplex that is only 250 watts and would heat a small area quite well. Also you may wish to explore a heatable lunch box that is a 12v item - you could heat a meal on your way to your destination to eat on arrival or at least put semi warmed food to finish off in the slow cooker. Going with electric is a great way to go as it is a dry heat and will reduce condensation in your van. Thank you for reviewing these options.
Good advice thank you
Looks like a great bit of kit Shaun, looks like you will be able to carry on your overnight adventures right through the winter mate. I reckon a small plug-in hob will use less power than your slow cooker.
Yea that’s a good idea mate
Another gem was good to see you trying out products that are appropriate for camping . I really enjoyed it think I’ll have a look on Amazon and see how much it is
Thanks Ian
Hi it sounds good. I use two silent generators
Think eco flow are doing the rounds , watch anther new video this week they where also testing out the eco flow. Well Shaun in getting the sponsors, your getting noticed.whoop whoop
To be fair I’ve had so many emails from all kinds of different sponsors but I wanted to be careful what I promoted as I want to be 100% honest on this channel.
What a fantastic Gadet and a really good sponsor mate u sure shown how it works :) deffo ideal for what you need it for cause u got your camera gear etc . keep up the good work 🙏🙏
Cheers mate
@@LoveSundays No Worry's mate always enjoy the video's u make 🙏
Well informed vlog Shaun, just wondered, does the Mrs mind you going solo on your trips at weekends?
Sometimes she wants me to stay home and I respect her wishes but if that’s the case I’ll see if I can head out one weekday evening so that I always make 1 video every week
Them gadgets are great(I only know that as I follow someone else and they have a bigger version) vans can be very cold so Kate has no excuses now
Exactly no excuses 😂
Nice to see the honesty on a review of a product and congrats on the brand deal loving your videos waiting patiently for the next amazing one Jacky from Montreal
Thanks Jacky
Looks like a fab little gadget Shaun 👌...congrats on your sponsorship too ✊😁👏
Thanks Sally
Sleeping bag last week, bought a camping stove this week. Next purchase will be kettle, pots & pans - one step at a time. Was checking out your links, your kettle link takes me to a frying pan ? ? ? I assume you are using fire maple kettle?
That’s odd yea it’s a fire maple I’ll have to check the links
Was your link under Van Kit that links to frying pan. Found it under camping Kit. Another great video by the way.
Hey mate nice video do you have a link for the radiator been looking for something similar
Here you go mate
amzn.to/3GvAxu8
Good test. And charging is essential 😄 Probably heating as well 😁
Thanks Torunn 😊
Very interesting thank you and very well presented..... really good 👌
Thank you 😊
Another great video, and it looks a great product, and it's good that you put it to a good test and give an honest review
Cheers Gary
This was really useful thanks for testing
Thanks for watching
Useful bit of kit 🏴👍😉
Yea it really is Phil
nice one mate looks like a nice bit of kit good honest review
Thanks John
I just thought on one more thing to test out the eco battery.
An electric blanket if you get stuck in a snow storm.
Nothing better than a toasty bed and a ham and tomato toasty.
I'd survive the storm. 🤗🙏
Yes I’ve ordered one
@@LoveSundays
Fingers crossed it doesn't use up too much power. 🤞
If it doesn't then I'll definitely buy that machine. 🤗
Hi buddy, newish to the channel, great to see a real world review of what this product can do, as what is a W/H and how long does it last😅, that's give me a good idea of what I can do with it. Do you reckon it could recharge an 626W/H ebike battery overnight?? Or can any other subscribers help. Keep up the good work
How long does the e-bike normally take to charge on the mains? Bare in mind this would run the 650w radiator for 40-45minutes.
@@LoveSundays probably takes about 3hrs on the mains from it's own charger. Just be useful when off grid, thanks for the reply
Maybe go for one of the bigger ones mate
Sounds like a quality piece of kit. I’m tempted. 👍
Just so you know if you do gluey one from my link in the declaration I will receive a bit of commission. They price won’t change for you but I thought I’d let you know anyway
Good solution 👍 very reasonable price too considering.
Yea that’s what I thought
Just picked up the Ecoflow River 2 Max today. I don't have a leisure battery so really hoping this works out for my weekender van
Great video and content with 1st class information.
Cheers Kevin
I like it!
Congratulations on the popularity of your channel - interesting and well presented - if I were xx years younger maybe 🤔 but I’d just get camper van complete - but if not I’ll just watch yours… Twas down at Prussia Cove today-naturist swimming going on 😂… Car park 🅿️ no over night camping/stays 👍
Thanks Adele. Did you see the witch when down at Prussia cove? 😂
Witches 🧙🏻♀️? Should’ve done my homework before I went - it was high tide too so unable to see the smugglers wheel marks on the rocks 🪨… all in all a good fact finding mission.
The witch part was just an inside joke about one of my previous videos. This one th-cam.com/video/2c_2DgAugrA/w-d-xo.html
😂😂😂… I watched that video before and not realising it was there…. No I didn’t see the witch but it was a good description 😂
I use a deisel heater and it works brilliantly. On the lowest setting it sips power/fuel. It can also use a combination of veg oil mix too.
Good to know 👍
I use a diesel heater too but I run mine on parafin as its ment to burn hotter and cleaner 👍
They're a faff to install
Try a breville toasty machine to see how much power it uses from your battery. 🤗
That is worth a try
Hey @LoveSundays
Have you considered affiliate link for USA? I'm thinking about ecoflow delta2, but I'm in Seattle, WA, US.
You should use heated blanket next time
I have ordered one
Superb vid, definitely interested in one of these ecoflow systems ....
Right on Ian. More details are in the description and links to the website. Just be aware that if you do buy one through my link I will get a small percentage which won’t cost you any extra.
@@LoveSundays ok cool will do that then 👍
Brand deal go on lad hitting the big time now, been watching since 1k subs
Cheers Neil appreciate that mate. I still remember hitting 1k subs I was so happy with it. I appreciate you sticking with me for so long
@@LoveSundays I think my first comment was that the high quality of the videos deserved more subs and views so obviously the persistence has paid off. Keep smashing it
Cheers Neil
👏👏👏
Thanks
Great video! You should get an air fryer or Insta pot!
Good idea
@@LoveSundays You wouldn't be able to power those with your River 2 unit.
WoW that you for that 12 minute advertisement :)
Congrats on the sponsorship 😊
Thanks Sarah
Thank you for the info xx
Thank you for watching