I have the ac200max and also an eco flow. Both are great units storing a decent amount of power.
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I’ve got an Ecoflow Delta Max 2000 and am quite happy with it so far, although I haven’t used it much yet. Upgraded from a Jackery 1000 (which was also good, but the inverter was too small) so that I could run my induction cook top while out camping. Really love not having to tote around propane anymore. I charge it with a pair of the Ecoflow 160W panels when in camp and plug it into the truck bed inverter when driving anywhere.
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Just did some quick googling on portable induction cooktops and it sounds like they draw quite a bit of power?
Typically 1500-1800 watts for a single “burner”. Flip side is wind doesn’t affect them and they don’t have combustion, so enclosed spaces aren’t a problem. I’m a fan of them.
Seems cool but that’s a hefty power draw!
My 100AH battery would be dead in an hour.
Using it for a meal on my Ecoflow takes about 15%
Something that I didn’t mention (slipped my mind) is that the induction top doesn’t run full power all the time. The 1500 watts is max rated power (on my unit), and running mine at 10 (highest setting) usually only shows to draw 1200 watts off my Ecoflow. You don’t cook at full power either, I’m usually cooking between 4 and 6, The 1-10 settings correlate to approximate percentage power draw of the full power rating, So 5 (a typical medium heat setting) is only going to draw about 600 watts. Something to factor into calculations. It’ll still chew up your battery, but not nearly at the rate you calculated earlier.
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I have the Goal Zero 1500. It runs my coffee maker on a timer(this will drain a 1500 pretty quickly), my electric blanket and my fridge. I have my solar panels in the truck and set them out when camping. I will mount them when I get a few issues worked out with the roof.
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I live in so cal, i have 2x 100w renogy flexible panels taped to my roof, and cables run thru a Rv gland on the roof to a goal zero 1000x in the bed that runs my iceco 42l fridge. To keep things 34*F constant, if the fridge is somewhat full, and outer temps are no higher than the 70s, my fridge can run indefinitely off the sun it gets parked in front of my place, so about 6-7 hours of direct sunlight. If the temps are in the 90s or higher, the Goal zero struggles to keep up with the demand, since the ambient temp is affecting the temp of the fridge at that point, and with the goal zero and fridge running in the back with no ventilation, I’ve opened it up to check and it was definitely hot inside, so there’s that. If the temp around the fridge is hot, the fridge has to work double time to keep things cool. I got the goal zero 1000x because i thought it was the perfect size compromise and still have the built in mppt controller
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I am looking at the eco flows, just curious which model you are running?
I run the river pro. I also run the bluetti ac200max.
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My wife and I have been living in our Promaster van full time for 3 months now. We purchased the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 after many months of research, watching videos and reviews https://houseandbeyond.org/best-solar-generator/, and we are very happy with our decision to purchase this unit. It fit our needs perfectly. We run a maxxair fan,on highest setting, a roadpro 12v box fan on high along with our homemade a/c cooler at night, all night, and we still have 50- 60% the following morning allowing us to fully recharge with just 1-100 watt panel by the next evening to do it all over again.
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I myself have found the goal zero 1000x the perfect all in one for my rig too. Simple to remove as well if I have to. I only run my iceco fridge on setting 4 and I have over 75% the next morning, with 2 x 100 w panels I’m at 100% by noon.
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Don’t buy anything that isn’t LiFePO4 battery technology or you are doing yourself a disservice.
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100% agree. LiFePO4 is always the way to go.
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I went in circles with this and finally landed on something unexpected. The Powerbox 135 from Dakota Lithium. This thing has 135Ah of LiPFeO4 with 1000 CCA, can accept 135-150A input, functions from -20 to 176 degrees… and it was $1600 delivered. It seems far more durable, robust and functional than other units for similar prices - but it’s definitely marketed to bass fisherman, so it lacks in the looks dept. Still, it floats, it’s waterproof…
AND it can handle large draws.
I am going to connect a DC-DC dual-input charge controller, my 100w solar panel, and forget about power needs.
I bought the Dometic PLB40. While it’s small, the battery is way more efficient. I have the vehicle charge kit, and a 100W portable solar panel. I’m coming from GZ, and like this better. Just depends on your needs. I like small and efficient anymore.
I picked up an EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 on a Black Friday deal for $1,050. It’s running the Dometic CFX3 55IM which I also picked up on Black Friday deal for $859 (plus got the insulated cover for for $80). So far the lowest the EcoFlow has dropped in the last week is 90% and that’s a full 24 hours of not running the vehicle. I just charge via the 12v input for now until I can get power to the bed of the truck and some solar. GoFast install is in two hours! Stoked for what’s next. 
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I picked up the Ecoflow Delta 2 with extra battery (2kWh total system), their new 220w solar panel, and a waterproof bag for $1,885 after the 8% off from doing their referral program. It’s kind of overkill for camping, but it’s a nice hybrid setup that’s good for camping, but can also power many things in your home when the power is out. With the ability to recharge during the day for extended blackout periods or while camping with the solar. Can also just opt to not take the extra battery on short trips, or take it for longer trips. EcoFlow DELTA 2 + DELTA 2 Smart Extra Battery + 220w Portable Solar Pa - EcoFlow US
If you do the referral program, you can get an additional 8% off. Comes to $1,885 before tax.
Here is my referral link if you don’t want to have to use two emails to refer yourself. https://us.ecoflow.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/uwbytlcxd0hdjwtfwluskotomwadwajzh5ordho5/7923
This solar generator kit from Bougerv has exceeded my expectations. The LiFePO4 portable solar generator fort 1000 is both powerful and easy to handle, while the 100W solar panel charges it pretty quickly. A must-have for those who love the outdoors.