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Changing from AGM dual battery to a Goal Zero 3000x in van

Diogenes

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Presently my 1994 Ford van has a 130 Amp alternator, one 12v starting battery, a Surepower 12023A battery isolator connecting to a Fullriver DC115ah AGM battery, then into an inverter (no solar). I own three different lithium "solar generators" a Goal Zero 3000X, an Ecoflow Delta 1300 and a 292wh Jackery/Honda. I finally understood that I could replace my existing dual battery set up in my van with one or more of these mobile power banks. The question I have is, how can I charge these while driving from my van alternator? Using the standard car charging cable would take forever to charge some of the larger units. J don't usually camp where there is any kind of shore power hook up. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
The Ecoflow has an MPPT controller built in.
You need heavy wires going to the battery, use a DC to DC stepup converter 12v to 24v, 10 amps. That becomes your "solar panel". The Ecoflow accepts 15 amps and 10-60v from solar
 
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