Is this a good combo for starter battery charging?

[roooms]

My van has been sat for about three weeks while I’ve been doing some work on it. I accidentally left the Carista plugged in and this seems to have drained the battery. Doors lock/unlock but I get a low voltage warning and it won’t start.

I hooked up the Noco Genius 10 to my Ecoflow River 2 Max that had about 75% charge left. It said it would run for about 2.5 hours before empty.

Carried on working on the van and kept an eye on the Ecoflow. About 2 hours later it just hit yellow health on the genius. I tried starting it and it was fine!

This may not seem useful to all, but I live on a small street that only has on-road parking. The van is frequently too far from my house to run an extension lead safely and I’m really pleased this seems to be a solution vs jump starting it from another car and then having to try and park the van nearer my house to run a lead.

Any reason this isn’t a good idea for the Ecoflow?

 

[roooms]

I should add that the only reason I own these two amazing bits of kit is due to this forum and specifically @Dellmassive and his excellent reviews.

This forum costs me a fortune and ensures I’m never done messing with my van, but I enjoy every minute of it!

 

[Dellmassive]

There is no reason why not.

I done the same over Christmas last year.

Just be cautious if you are using the 12v socket method as that will get hot above 8A. (I used the genius 5a charger via the 12v socket)

You mentioned the Genius 10A, so Im assuming you used the battery clamps? Or the quick disconnect Noco hardwire kit?

If you are direct on the battery, remember to not connect directly to the battery NEG post, use a separate chassis ground. Due to the power shunt on the battery.

Glad the guides helped.

Oh and if you fit a SIM based WiFi box in your van, you can monitor the Ecoflow remotely from the phone app.

 

[roooms]

Thanks dell.

I did connect directly to both battery posts due to my very old and limited understanding of battery technology. Will that have done any harm for a few hours of charging?

Having seen how useful this is, I was planning to install a GC002 m6 eyelet terminal connector (pictured) and run that into the cab so I can just plug the noco in by the passenger footwell and not have any cables running from bonnet to passenger door.

If I fit this it sounds like I should fix the negative to a chassis ground near the battery then, right? Anyone recommend a known grounding point I should use close enough for this kit to be able to reach the battery positive comfortably?

 

[Ali-G]

I plug one of these into the lighter socket during the week when I don't use the van. Sits on the dashboard and seems to do the trick.

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[ChrisBell]

I plug one of these into the lighter socket during the week when I don't use the van. Sits on the dashboard and seems to do the trick.

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I've just purchased the 20W one... few pound more but if it works Will be spot on! Will report back @Ali-G cheers for heads up.

 

[ChrisBell]

I've just purchased the 20W one... few pound more but if it works Will be spot on! Will report back @Ali-G cheers for heads up.

Well.... Not entirely convince regarding this. May be that the old Ford battery is just goosed after a year! Power and battery drain perhaps too much for my wee solar kit!

 

[Dellmassive]

My testing showed a 50w panel was the min required to counter act the vans self discharge.

That panel looks like a 10-20w.?

 

[Pete C]

My testing showed a 50w panel was the min required to counter act the vans self discharge.

That panel looks like a 10-20w.?

Agreed, and the window tint makes a massive difference.

Pete