Thanks for this! I just semi-impulse bought a refurb Alternator Charger but hadn't yet looked into install info.

 

Thank you, I am going to install eco flow delta Max2 + 800 W fast charger on my 2023 Transit Trail

 

If you haven't purchased it yet, you might want to consider a Delta Pro as it has a 30A Anderson Port which works well for powering various DC items such as fans, heater, fridge, etc.

 

Would this be applicable to 2020 transit too? I do have a single battery and would like to connect it direct to the battery. As I read before, I shouldn’t connect anything directly to the battery, rather use the CCP1 or CCP2 as it may whack the BMS.

 

Yes, this should be applicable to a 2020 Transit. Unfortunately, Ford's guidance of not connecting directly to the battery can be easily misunderstood. What Ford is trying to say is not to bypass the BMS sensors by connecting directly to the battery terminals. As you can see in my recommendation and diagram it does not bypass the BMS sensor on the battery cables. Also note that I was given this recommendation by a Ford Pro technician who also reviewed photos I sent them to confirm the approach.

 

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Thank you! That helps a lot.

 

Your site and this installation guide has really saved me alot of headache. The presentation and organization of info is extremely well put together!

 

I’m so glad you found it useful! Thanks for the feedback.

 

HI there -- your guide is GREAT! Can you help me understand -- what's the limitation with the 800W inverter and the XT150 cable on CCP2? Thank you!

 

I have 2 6v agm house battery in my van, it could easily access than the starter battery. Would it be okay to connect the ecoflow alternator charger to the house battery?

 

This would function fine with the EcoFlow Alternator Charger and is a supported scenario. However, you will have to ensure proper settings so the Alternator Charger doesn't drain your house batteries. You will also want to have a way to charge your house batteries (DC-DC charger, solar, shore). You could also reverse charge from your EcoFlow to your house batteries if using the XT150 cable (note there is some power loss when moving power from one battery to another).

 

@tyson I have a Delta Pro and the 800W Alternator Charger, and 2-stud CCP.

My preference would be to use CCP2, as I like that it's ignition controlled, and so would only charge my Delta Pro when the van's running. I'm not concerned about the van battery maintenance aspect.

Could I use the CCP2 connection and XT150 cable + Smart Generator Adapter to plug into the Extra Battery Port?

 

Since CCP2 is fused at 175A it should be fine (except reverse charge won't work when vehicle is off). However, I'm unsure how the Alternator Charger will react to the ignition controlled voltage changes which will switch between 0V and ~12V. Not sure if this will cause the Alternator Charger to go into standby and wake up each time or if it will turn off. Please report back with your experience.