Eco flow Wave 3 Air Conditioner

[ColSal]

Hi everyone
We are considering on buying the Ecoflow wave 3 air conditioning unit which I believe would fit in between the drivers and passengers front seats.
Is there anyone on this forum that has had any experience with this unit to advise if it is a good piece of equipment and also most importantly how did you vent the duct pipes out of the window and was there an accessory for the window to put the pipes in?
Thanks in advance

 

[sticky1]

I had one in my last van based on the Boxer/Relay/Ducato platform.
I had the additional battery pack and made a template that would fit in my sliding window.
It was bigger than I expected and I think probably too big for a California but the cooling was good, they are pretty quiet on whisper mode.
I see that the new version has a universal window vent accessory https://uk.ecoflow.com/products/wave-series-car-vent-seal?variant=50942837784915

 

[ColSal]

Thank you for your help, I think you are correct that it would be too big between the seats so now wondering if it could sit on the drivers seat in hot conditions (need to get a tape measure out).
We currently use a couple of Bivvy fans for cooling but would really like to find a solution for air conditioning.

 

[sticky1]

It will happily sit on the seat but it’s quite heavy.
Don’t forget you can also ‘pipe’ the cool air too, you could have it at the end of the bed and facing towards the front of the van.
I gave the Wave to my son so if I get a chance I’ll grab a photo of it in the T7 so you get a sense of the scale of it.

 

[Caliconfidential]

Did you get one eventually ? We are seriously considering the wave 3 to cool the nights down around the med so we can sleep... Anyone got any experience of use in a california? is it too big or will it work even if just for sleeping?

 

[Wondering Star]

Hi, haven't posted for a while as for the last five years I've owned a Hymer Grand Canyon S, but still take a look occasionally.
Purchased one a couple of years ago but soon returned as it just couldn't cope with high med temperatures in fact when used in high temperatures 35+ it made the van warmer as the units extraction pipes become very hot, effectively turning into a mini radiator !
It's also quite a large unit even in the Hymer, intake and extraction pipe limit location and ability to move around the van.
To be fair to Ecoflow they accepted a return and refund so I wouldn't have any hesitation in buying another product but the Wave was a fail me.
It may work if somehow the unit sits outside ducting in cooler air but you will be vulnerable to theaft.
It's no substitute for roof mounted A/C.

 

[BIG C]

Hi everyone
We are considering on buying the Ecoflow wave 3 air conditioning unit which I believe would fit in between the drivers and passengers front seats.
Is there anyone on this forum that has had any experience with this unit to advise if it is a good piece of equipment and also most importantly how did you vent the duct pipes out of the window and was there an accessory for the window to put the pipes in?
Thanks in advance

Hope this helps, see attached photos (photo from outside did not attach will try again)
used Ecoflow wave 3 in T6 during heatwave in London and med on 7 week trip in August 2025. Only used on hook up not battery.
1. Does not fit between seats. Preferred location in photos attached.
2. Pipes are now insulated on wave 3 (not on wave 2) so no heat from extract pipe onshore run.
4. Absolute lifesaver at night with cold air blown backward into bed area. Noise OK able to get to sleep on Eco. Sometimes too cold had to turn off when temp finally dropped outside. Used occasionally during day when heat became too much for respite.
5. 3D printed vents bought off eBay were amazing quality as pipes lock and supplied with weatherproof gaskets. ABS plastic window templates made up myself a bit rough but with more time could have done even better job.
6. It does produce about 300ml of water but easily collected in plastic water bottle. This is an important part of air conditioning's effectiveness ie reducing humidity
7. There is a review on YouTube by “campervantime. Complete nonsense they did not even test it in high temperatures, they complained about water collection see 6 above. They are getting a fan fitted instead, good luck with that in 35 degree heat and high humidity. They complained about size with battery attached, a fair point but doesn’t really have enough run time to make battery an option for us (plus doubles cost) so considerably smaller.
9. Never tripped a campsite electrics. Was generally pulling only 300w
10. Took about 5 minutes to set up and take down. Stored behind passenger seat on floor when not in use. Not a problem with three people.
Hope this helps you decide.

 

[BIG C]

Hope this helps, see attached photos (photo from outside did not attach will try again)
used Ecoflow wave 3 in T6 during heatwave in London and med on 7 week trip in August 2025. Only used on hook up not battery.
1. Does not fit between seats. Preferred location in photos attached.
2. Pipes are now insulated on wave 3 (not on wave 2) so no heat from extract pipe onshore run.
4. Absolute lifesaver at night with cold air blown backward into bed area. Noise OK able to get to sleep on Eco. Sometimes too cold had to turn off when temp finally dropped outside. Used occasionally during day when heat became too much for respite.
5. 3D printed vents bought off eBay were amazing quality as pipes lock and supplied with weatherproof gaskets. ABS plastic window templates made up myself a bit rough but with more time could have done even better job.
6. It does produce about 300ml of water but easily collected in plastic water bottle. This is an important part of air conditioning's effectiveness ie reducing humidity
7. There is a review on YouTube by “campervantime. Complete nonsense they did not even test it in high temperatures, they complained about water collection see 6 above. They are getting a fan fitted instead, good luck with that in 35 degree heat and high humidity. They complained about size with battery attached, a fair point but doesn’t really have enough run time to make battery an option for us (plus doubles cost) so considerably smaller.
9. Never tripped a campsite electrics. Was generally pulling only 300w
10. Took about 5 minutes to set up and take down. Stored behind passenger seat on floor when not in use. Not a problem with three people.
Hope this helps you decide.

 

[BIG C]

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[BIG C]

Few corrections, in 2 above should say “on short run”.
7 week trip was in late June (London CAMC site) , July (Med) AND early August 2025 (North Spain) so thoroughly tested
Colin

 

[Caliconfidential]

Thanks very much, very kind of you to take the time to give so much detail. It is really great to hear, I think I am going to go for it, might be a bit cosy with 4 of us in the Beach but cooler is better. I have looked for the vents on ebay but can only find thre official ecoflow one! Well done looks like a great setup.

 

[cpaharley2008]

Just to clarify for BIG C - did you mean 2024 for your trip dates? You mentioned August 2025 which hasn't happened yet! But great detailed review, really helpful to see the actual setup in a T6.

 

[Kev56]

Just to clarify for BIG C - did you mean 2024 for your trip dates? You mentioned August 2025 which hasn't happened yet! But great detailed review, really helpful to see the actual setup in a T6.

‘ August 25 hasn’t happened yet’ ? Must be in a Tardis not a camper van.

 

[BIG C]

Thanks very much, very kind of you to take the time to give so much detail. It is really great to hear, I think I am going to go for it, might be a bit cosy with 4 of us in the Beach but cooler is better. I have looked for the vents on ebay but can only find thre official ecoflow one! Well done looks like a great setup.

Glad I could be helpful. Just note the cooling effect upstairs is minimal, upstairs they have the option to open big vents and our child managed OK with this. The vent manufacturer on EBay was Trident Labs, Grosvenor House, Belgrave Lane Plymouth. Devon PL4 7DA. You are right they are not selling them on EBay any more but you could try contacting them to see if they would print a pair for you. I paid £65. Worth every penny as made of heat resistant plastic, weatherproof and the ducts lock in. The surrounds were made from ABS sheet cut from the sides of 1 large storage crate from B&Q. There is a YouTube video on how to do it. The edges were fitted with “h” car windscreen seals so the window could close to make a weather seal.
Good luck.
Colin