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Power Station vs Dual Battery System - will the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max work for overlanding and 4x4?
In this video I'll compare an EcoFlow Power Station to a traditional Victron Dual Battery System. My use case is overlanding and 4x4, but most of this video will also apply to motorhomes, RVs and campers.
First I'll give a quick overview of both systems and then go over the pros and cons of each to help you decide which best fits your own use case. I'll also provide some tips for faster charging of an #EcoFlow Delta Power Station from the vehicle's alternator, discuss how to wire up an EcoFlow #PowerStation in an #overland vehicle, talk about the new EcoFlow Alternator Charger, and compare the cost of the 2 systems.
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00:00 Intro
00:46 Power Station vs Dual Battery System
01:40 The Systems
03:03 Pros and Cons
05:41 Charging
06:58 Elephant Interlude
07:46 D.I.Y. Fast Vehicle Charging
11:07 Ecoflow Alternator Charger
13:09 Cost Comparison
13:44 Conclusion
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Botswana 2024 PREVIEW
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In this wildlife filmmaking behind-the-scenes series, Rob and Andy travel to Chobe National Park, Savuti, Khwai and Mababe in Botswana. This is the first proper test of our new Metalian Genie X trailer. On this safari we are filming wildlife stock footage: lions, elephants, leopards, raptors, wild dogs, and hyenas. We don't make much money from these videos. So if you like what we do, please co...
FIRST LOOK: Metalian Genie X camping trailer - a small 4x4 trailer with a lot of features.
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In this video we give you a first look at the #Metalian #Genie X off-road camping trailer. This is the first ever #GenieX produced by Metalian and we collected it and then drove straight to Botswana. First we do a walkaround of the #trailer itself and discuss the new features: larger water tank, 1000kg GVM, up to 33-inch wheels. Then we show you the tent Metalian makes for this trailer as well ...
Gen 3 Starlink 12v conversion. Is it worth it?
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#Starlink in the African bush. We are camping in the middle of nowhere, so I run a quick test to see if my #12V Starlink Gen 3 conversion saves any power as compared to running off an #inverter. While running the test, we are visited by a couple of giraffes and a herd of elephants with some tiny baby elephants. Join this channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/gzDkYLZNqBKyKapRBMXCHw...
Starlink Gen 3 D.I.Y. Vehicle Installation
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In this video I install a Gen 3 #Starlink and a solar panel on my 4x4 vehicle - a 70 series Land Cruiser station wagon. First I run wires from the roof rack to the rear of the vehicle. Then I build a small box to house the electrics and wire everything up. 00:00 Intro 00:24 Starlink vehicle install 00:43 Wiring to roof rack 02:58 Refitting the brake light 04:27 Exterior wiring 06:13 Interior wi...
Starlink Gen 3 12V Conversion - affordable DIY solution for off-grid satellite internet
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In this video we set up a #12V power adapter for the Gen 3 #Starlink. This allows us to have #satellite while working off grid without turning on our inverter. Join this channel to support us and get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/gzDkYLZNqBKyKapRBMXCHw.htmljoin 1200W DC Boost Converter: amzn.to/49XfJHr 1500W DC Boost Converter: amzn.to/4bTqhJD Download 3D printed cover for 1200W power ad...
Starlink Gen 3 DIY Vehicle Mount for 4x4 Overlanding and RV in Africa
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In order to #mount the Gen 3 #Starlink on my vehicle, I purchased a Starlink pole mount and modified it to attach to my roof rack. While busy with this #DIY project I also added some magnetic feet to mount the Starlink #gen3 dish on vehicles that don't have roof racks. Once the mount is complete we attach it to the vehicle and take it for a test drive. The Third Generation or V3 Starlink Standa...
Starlink in South Africa - will it work for overlanding? READ DESCRIPTION FOR LATEST UPDATES
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Starlink in South Africa - will it work for overlanding? READ DESCRIPTION FOR LATEST UPDATES
Heading home from the Kalahari via Augrabies Falls National Park (Rooiputs Ep12)
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Heading home from the Kalahari via Augrabies Falls National Park (Rooiputs Ep12)
Packing up camp and moving to Twee Rivieren in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs Ep11)
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Packing up camp and moving to Twee Rivieren in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs Ep11)
Filming wildlife in 8K HFR and saying goodbye to our campsite (Rooiputs Ep10)
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Filming wildlife in 8K HFR and saying goodbye to our campsite (Rooiputs Ep10)
Filming wildlife in the Kalahari (Rooiputs Ep9)
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Filming wildlife in the Kalahari (Rooiputs Ep9)
Cheetah brothers in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs Ep8)
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Cheetah brothers in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs Ep8)
Lion cubs and cape cobra in our campsite (Rooiputs Ep7)
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Lion cubs and cape cobra in our campsite (Rooiputs Ep7)
Lion attack! Fight between big male lion and lioness (Rooiputs Ep6)
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Lion attack! Fight between big male lion and lioness (Rooiputs Ep6)
Sunset time lapse tutorial with GoPro and Syrp Genie (Rooiputs Ep5)
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Sunset time lapse tutorial with GoPro and Syrp Genie (Rooiputs Ep5)
Hungry leopard in our campsite (Rooiputs Ep4)
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Hungry leopard in our campsite (Rooiputs Ep4)
Cheetah hunting and setting up camp in the Kalahari (Rooiputs Ep3)
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Cheetah hunting and setting up camp in the Kalahari (Rooiputs Ep3)
Rooiputs Lodge: luxury accommodation in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs ep2)
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Rooiputs Lodge: luxury accommodation in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs ep2)
Overnight at Kalahari Trails en route to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs Ep1)
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Overnight at Kalahari Trails en route to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Rooiputs Ep1)
Rooiputs Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Filming African wildlife behind-the-scenes series PREVIEW
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Rooiputs Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Filming African wildlife behind-the-scenes series PREVIEW
Heading Home: Andy shaves off his beard (Savuti Ep17)
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Heading Home: Andy shaves off his beard (Savuti Ep17)
Early morning at Marabou Pan and a long drive on a terrible road (Savuti Ep16)
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Early morning at Marabou Pan and a long drive on a terrible road (Savuti Ep16)
Filming wildlife in Africa: elephants, eagles and chilled white wine (Savuti Ep15)
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Filming wildlife in Africa: elephants, eagles and chilled white wine (Savuti Ep15)
We film the cheetahs crossing the plains and empty the jerry cans (Savuti Ep14)
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We film the cheetahs crossing the plains and empty the jerry cans (Savuti Ep14)
For a change, Rob makes Andy coffee (Savuti Ep13)
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For a change, Rob makes Andy coffee (Savuti Ep13)
Cute lion cubs playing with elephant dung (Savuti Ep12)
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Cute lion cubs playing with elephant dung (Savuti Ep12)
Cute lion cubs & big male lions on a kill (Savuti Ep11)
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Cute lion cubs & big male lions on a kill (Savuti Ep11)
Linyanti to Savuti: elephants, ground hornbills and lion cubs (Savuti Ep10)
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Linyanti to Savuti: elephants, ground hornbills and lion cubs (Savuti Ep10)
Elephants make us scared & Rob shows off his custom wildlife filming door (Savuti Ep9)
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Elephants make us scared & Rob shows off his custom wildlife filming door (Savuti Ep9)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Mariacastillo-kf2eq
    @Mariacastillo-kf2eq 14 хвилин тому

    Precioso cachorros ❤ 😊

  • @hendrithebe7907
    @hendrithebe7907 2 години тому

    so proud to be her wife

  • @marvin2487
    @marvin2487 7 годин тому

    Beautiful family❤❤❤❤

  • @kanishkshah280
    @kanishkshah280 7 годин тому

    I want one

  • @tutakatamaka
    @tutakatamaka 7 годин тому

    Ребенку хочется поиграть❤❤❤

  • @user-um6ct6tc8s
    @user-um6ct6tc8s 10 годин тому

    👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦁🦁🦁🦁😺😺😺

  • @vesnavucinic6433
    @vesnavucinic6433 13 годин тому

    🤩Kakva lepota!!!

  • @Pari3902
    @Pari3902 13 годин тому

    Subhan'Allah

  • @fabianjoy12875
    @fabianjoy12875 15 годин тому

    A killer with his proteges

  • @hammer-r
    @hammer-r 23 години тому

    I just wanted to express my Tks for your video. I watched it several times and bought the larger power supply that you recommended with the fan, hooked it all up with my new Starlink gen 3 to our Rv, powered mainly by solar and it working perfectly. FYI, we are located in colorado with no cell service. The WiFi calling feature of the iPhones allows us to make calls in addition to internet access. The RV has four 200 watt 24vdc panels (series and parallel) hooked thru a Victron down to 12vdc to two 200 amp hour lithium batteries in parallel. Now we need to see how much of our solar capacity it will take to run it. But again many Tks for your help. I am a subscriber.

  • @user-ox4cl6cv9i
    @user-ox4cl6cv9i День тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @MoumitaPaul-ig9hh
    @MoumitaPaul-ig9hh День тому

    My baby❤❤❤ so cute

  • @Rahul__55k
    @Rahul__55k День тому

    For big elephant they are just kitties....they only have struggles for protecting their small child.. otherwise they don't care about liins

  • @user-oj4he6dc9n
    @user-oj4he6dc9n День тому

    Awesome.😇👍

  • @devbiswas4741
    @devbiswas4741 День тому

    Simba waking up mufasa

  • @kati8359
    @kati8359 День тому

    I’m pretty sure that’s the mama ❤

  • @beatrizrubiomoreno2796
    @beatrizrubiomoreno2796 День тому

    Qué momento más lindo. Amor puro.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @WhiteMadea
    @WhiteMadea День тому

    What a good aunt. 😊 “You’re lucky you’re this cute and my sister’s baby.” 🤣🤣💖💖

  • @knucklegame5050
    @knucklegame5050 День тому

    It's NOT that she's Grumpy, the Claws of the lil Cubs sometimes "Hurt" because they Scratch and Dig into em. Thats what the cub is doing bac there, Also biting her.

  • @elizabetedepaula2726
    @elizabetedepaula2726 2 дні тому

    Lovely mom and cubs!

  • @user-kn9fs8lf1b
    @user-kn9fs8lf1b 2 дні тому

    الطفل المدلل

  • @smetlenn6480
    @smetlenn6480 2 дні тому

    Great info! sounds like you have a big amount of knowledge👍😃

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 2 дні тому

      @@smetlenn6480 🙂 thanks Smet. It just sounds like that. In between takes I look things up online.

  • @dcspace7198
    @dcspace7198 2 дні тому

    Look at his eyes

  • @korneliawrase3738
    @korneliawrase3738 2 дні тому

    😍😍😍

  • @user-sn1on4lp4r
    @user-sn1on4lp4r 2 дні тому

    У меня сегодня сюрприз был кот привел невесту а утром проснулся и ещё 6котят притащили😅😅😅

  • @TeriTahdooahnippah-iw9zx
    @TeriTahdooahnippah-iw9zx 2 дні тому

    🤣🤣🤣♥️

  • @koranbestmusic88
    @koranbestmusic88 2 дні тому

    Those are his kids for sure. Look at the head movement, both make at the end. 😊 🦁 👑

  • @soumyadeepdas770
    @soumyadeepdas770 3 дні тому

    The cubs are not well fed

  • @kayaanbedi5554
    @kayaanbedi5554 3 дні тому

    POV: Franklin Richards and Valeria Richards + Reed Richards

  • @user-ox4cl6cv9i
    @user-ox4cl6cv9i 3 дні тому

    Coisas mais lindas ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ingridredfern5065
    @ingridredfern5065 3 дні тому

    C,mon Auntie we want to play ❤❤❤

  • @eenvoet
    @eenvoet 3 дні тому

    Thank you and it sounds great, just one correction. You can't use a transformer in a dc system to up the voltage, only on a ac system, this is due to Faraday's law of induction

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 3 дні тому

      @@eenvoet ah, thanks for the correction. You are absolutely correct. I think I should have said 'boost converter'

  • @lindabrown6212
    @lindabrown6212 3 дні тому

    Why did I get stuck with babysitting😢😮❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Fritz_P
    @Fritz_P 3 дні тому

    Excellent video thanks! 👌

  • @willemhutten6585
    @willemhutten6585 4 дні тому

    Fantastic video and review! Love your work!

  • @user-tr5ud3vt8o
    @user-tr5ud3vt8o 4 дні тому

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @heinzmodricky6410
    @heinzmodricky6410 4 дні тому

    Great video, thank you - super informative with no hype. I have personal experience of your technical and mechanical solutions as well. You're quite a pro!

  • @TheOuboet
    @TheOuboet 4 дні тому

    I've been playing with the idea of using an Ecoflow Delta as the "shore power" for my offroad caravan, and hooking up a solar panel to the Ecoflow. So I'd plug the caravan's blue plug into the Ecoflow for AC out, and charge it with my own panels. My caravan already has a 100Ah AGM battery for 12V, so the Ecoflow would handle the Caravan's battery charging, as well as the AC power.

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      @@TheOuboet not a bad idea. If you get the Ecoflow Alternator Charger and connect that to the caravan battery you could charge the caravan battery without going via AC and also charge the Ecoflow while driving.

    • @TheOuboet
      @TheOuboet 4 дні тому

      @@MovingPicturesAfrica Great tip! Thanks!

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      @@TheOuboet no prob.

  • @WynandVanDerMerwe
    @WynandVanDerMerwe 4 дні тому

    EcoFlow has a alternator charger now available in South Africa as well. Received mine last week, can’t wait to fit it in my Cruiser

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      @@WynandVanDerMerwegreat. I'm getting one soon and I will test it on my next trip 👍

  • @wandrelitarosinibernini5170
    @wandrelitarosinibernini5170 4 дні тому

    Fera carinhosa.

  • @CraigG21
    @CraigG21 4 дні тому

    Great info! I too have a Delta 2 Max setup in my small teardrop trailer and like it, but I always enjoy hearing opinions from people with dual battery systems.

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      Thanks Craig. Yeah I think with the Alternator Charger it is a great solution

  • @ZARRugby
    @ZARRugby 4 дні тому

    Please no more tech stuff. When are you going to show more wildlife and travel videos. I used to look forward to your videos.

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      So sorry. We have a new series starting soon. Hopefully I'll post the first episode next Sunday. If not then it will be the following weekend 👍. It has been a bit tough to do wildlife videos because I've been working under an NDA and have not been allowed to post anything about the commercial work I am doing.

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      I did manage to include some elephants 🐘

    • @ZARRugby
      @ZARRugby 4 дні тому

      Sorry I don't mean to be negative. I know it must be hard to make $ and do utube. You certainly make traveling with you fun. Look forward to next video.

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      @@ZARRugby no worries 👍

  • @jacobusvanderlaarse2942
    @jacobusvanderlaarse2942 4 дні тому

    I was always a fan of the dual battery system and still love my blue power but these days the power stations gets more attractive Great video👍🏻

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      Thanks Jacobus. Yes, with the new Ecoflow Alternator Charger they really are a viable alternative. On our next trip, I will hopefully have an Alternator Charger, and my plan is to disconnect the dual battery system in the vehicle and only use the Ecoflow.

    • @jacobusvanderlaarse2942
      @jacobusvanderlaarse2942 4 дні тому

      @@MovingPicturesAfrica ​ lol im actually just bought the new Victron Orion XS 50Amp to uprade my 30amp.. together with a bigger MPPT and more blue power monitor goodies, but now after I watched your video im thinking maybe the power station was a better option.. All started coz I wanted to fit a espresso coffee machine :) Looking forward to your feedback video

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      @@jacobusvanderlaarse2942 Coffee is the problem 😂. I'm definitely bringing a little Nespresso on the next trip. BTW been using an OutIn Nano in the vehicle and so far it has been great. If you pre heat the water you can make a lot of coffees before you need to recharge

    • @jacobusvanderlaarse2942
      @jacobusvanderlaarse2942 4 дні тому

      @@MovingPicturesAfrica lol convinced myself that I dont need a espresso and that a JetBoil would do the trick, lol naaa was not to long then I went and got the stuff for the espresso.. think the Overlanding hobby is a disease 😂

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      @@jacobusvanderlaarse2942 an expensive disease!

  • @NeoPholushe
    @NeoPholushe 4 дні тому

    You sound like a Professional Electrician/Technician who does Wildlife filmmaking as a side gig. Amazing amount of knowledge! 😂

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      😂 thanks Neo. I did actually do first year electrical engineering though UNISA a few years back, but I've forgotten most of what I learned, so now I rely on UA-cam videos.

  • @IamN3O
    @IamN3O 4 дні тому

    00:31 Great to know your vehicle's name - Barry. Curious who it is named after 😁

    • @MovingPicturesAfrica
      @MovingPicturesAfrica 4 дні тому

      Full name is Big Bad Barry. I'm not sure, my kids named him. I think maybe he is named after a cartoon character

    • @IamN3O
      @IamN3O 4 дні тому

      ​@@MovingPicturesAfrica​ Nice to meet Barry & congratulations on his new upgrades. I've been referring to him as "Robert's Wildlife Batmobile" whenever I talk to my wife about you & your content. 😂

  • @IamN3O
    @IamN3O 4 дні тому

    When I get the notification that Moving Pictures Africa has dropped a video, I drop everything & I watch!

  • @MariaSuarez-be4yr
    @MariaSuarez-be4yr 5 днів тому

    😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻👑👑👑👑❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-yg2qu7gv9n
    @user-yg2qu7gv9n 5 днів тому

    ❤❤❤гарні

  • @ChandranPk-ih8cv
    @ChandranPk-ih8cv 5 днів тому

    Dad is good. Taking care of children. 🙏🏻👍🏻♥️

  • @ernestowisznia5431
    @ernestowisznia5431 5 днів тому

    Para los cachorros un Leon Macho adulto de la manada (que siempre es un papa o un tío) debe de ser impresionante. Una figura totalmente modélica. Y te das cuenta porque estos machos nunca los buscan ni para jugar , ni para mimarlos, ni para alimentarlos… pero en cambio ellos los observan y se les acercan buscando complicidad. Esto es auténtico respeto. Y no del miedo porque si fuera así no se acercarían. Es respeto de admiración.