HOW TO FIT A HUGE SOLAR PANEL TO YOUR CAMPER VAN

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • Fitting a huge solar panel on the roof of your camper van is not always easy
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  • @LoveSundays
    @LoveSundays  Год назад +3

    Thank you to everyone who has supported the channel by buying me a beer or a few. You’re all legends.
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  • @andistone9753
    @andistone9753 Год назад +7

    Thanks for mention. Van install looking nice. For those conduit where you've lost string, use drawwire (35379 toolstation) very strong and flexible. Tape at several points to relief pressure and stagger the start of multiple wires, adding silicone spray into the conduit really helps too.

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +5

      Thanks mate I appreciate the tips. Don’t get offended if I don’t take you advice in the next video as I’ve already filmed it 😂

    • @andistone9753
      @andistone9753 Год назад +3

      Ha not at all, just passing on comments of experience. 👍🏻 look forward to next one, makes my Sunday morning.

  • @michaelkay1
    @michaelkay1 Год назад +4

    Dude the van is coming on lovely now its definitely something I would love to either own or build myself love watching people do this your all so inspirational to me i cant wait to see what the van looks like when you are finished your one talented guy

  • @stevenbrown9495
    @stevenbrown9495 Год назад +2

    Shaun, where you’ve snapped the string, try using a single solid copper core wall mains cable wire to feed down that channel. By marking on the cable with pvc tape, you’ll know when it’s close to the other end. Once it’s through, attach nylon string to it and pull it back!

  • @TerryTrackerChannel
    @TerryTrackerChannel Год назад +2

    AAAAH smart SHunt... I had to watch that bit, I thought I was hearing things

  • @tonyBobb5209
    @tonyBobb5209 Год назад +2

    You had me when you said, "What's in the box!?" Haha! Well done for persevering. Looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the great work buddy.

  • @brisworld1204
    @brisworld1204 5 месяцев назад +2

    It's not OCD to want everything perfect...It's professionalism....

  • @gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors
    @gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors 9 месяцев назад +1

    nice job well done ✌❤

  • @THE-RIVER-RAT
    @THE-RIVER-RAT Год назад +1

    Great video and great JOB.
    I will say one thing as a warning to people how might try this, as soon as you take the solor panel out of the box it's live.
    So don't let the wire touch

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +1

      Good tip

    • @1MogJon
      @1MogJon 9 месяцев назад

      Cover the panel with some of the black plastic you used, until everything is connected up.

  • @Susanrussell42
    @Susanrussell42 Год назад +2

    Thanks

  • @sallydavis1345
    @sallydavis1345 Год назад

    That was a very productive but very stressful weekend. I hope you got to relax for a bit before the work week started.

  • @hardymichael533
    @hardymichael533 Год назад +1

    EcoFlow delta max 2 and extra smart EcoFlow battery great 👍

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +1

      Yea I’ve got an ecoflow I’d rather something more permanent though

  • @bewster7
    @bewster7 Год назад +1

    Absolutely love the channel and this build series. I dont even have a van but learnt some real priceless tips and tricks. Holding the solar panel up with that single piece of wood gave me visions of the the start of an episode of Casualty 😂

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Casualty is that show still going? 😂

    • @bewster7
      @bewster7 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays ha ha I have no idea 😂

  • @paulroscoe264
    @paulroscoe264 Год назад

    mornin’. Sorry it was a rough week. It’s good for us though to see it real. Too may you-tube videos just make it look easy. Appreciate seeing it real. Great vid again. Thank you!

  • @5005jez
    @5005jez Год назад

    when you was fitting it and had wood underneath so holding it up at an angle I thought to myself hinges 1 side and lock down on other with bolt or something. then can flip it up facing the sun more and have bit more room on top for whatever . just a thought.

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Yea it did cross my mind maybe in the future

  • @markplenty2631
    @markplenty2631 Год назад

    That’s a really amazing Job there! I like the idea of keeping the wires to the back, love the clean idea. 👌

  • @stevencox-qm9re
    @stevencox-qm9re Год назад

    Great job Shaun, anyone would have struggled on a hot roof, with the sun's most reflective product in their face, whilst kneeling on small strips of metal with right angles digging into their skin... But on the bright side, think of the tan 😂!! The only bit that did in my OCD was when you used the negative electrical tape and drew a positive cross on it 😊😂. Great job and looks amazing. You should feel really proud of those two days work.

  • @andrewrowlands
    @andrewrowlands Год назад

    Loving the progress videos so neat and tidy with the solar panel wiring love how it’s coming along remember those security cameras 👍🏻

  • @Chester1975
    @Chester1975 Год назад +1

    Hey dude try using a fish tape to get your cables through the conduit, they work wonders 👍😎

  • @bumblebee-mygt867
    @bumblebee-mygt867 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video. Most helpful

  • @davekitchener9092
    @davekitchener9092 Год назад

    Good progress mate. 👍

  • @KevinFoulds
    @KevinFoulds 10 месяцев назад

    It's another cracking video. Dont take these down as I will be looking through them when I come to build a van next year. The tools you are using will be coming for me via your links on Amazon, along with your kit. Great videos, and I will buy you a beer at the end of the videos as I need to have my mobile to pay through my app.

  • @ianpawson-vanlife-mcr
    @ianpawson-vanlife-mcr Год назад

    Nice vid to watch after van life festival, was all confident about redoing van... changed my mind now 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @gizwapers
    @gizwapers Год назад

    When pulling cables through the conduit it’s best to stagger them and if you make the bends less sharp it’s easier to pull around just something I have learnt being a sparky

  • @basketball6453211
    @basketball6453211 Год назад

    Love the videos. Always great music. Keep going. Almost there. Can't wait to see the finished van

  • @anthonyfletcher7896
    @anthonyfletcher7896 Год назад

    Another great video. Totally agree about the wiring and keeping it neat. That’s me all over. Learnt quite a lot from this video. Thank you!

  • @user-hp2hd8ul1d
    @user-hp2hd8ul1d Год назад

    Mate your like the bear grills of camper build , improvise adapt overcome 😊love it . I am a sparky and love the way you handle the cable confinement and means of isolation . Spot on oh as usual x

  • @petehall9827
    @petehall9827 10 месяцев назад

    Top work by the whole team there Liam 👊

  • @MadBruvWD
    @MadBruvWD Год назад +1

    Most welcome mate, but I think you’re gonna need a bigger van soon 🤣🤣

  • @DannyDW96
    @DannyDW96 Год назад +8

    Babe wake up Shaun’s uploaded a new video

  • @nigelbarrett3602
    @nigelbarrett3602 Год назад

    Your doing a great job Shaun it's going to be amazing when it's finished keep up the good work 👍

  • @phil7301
    @phil7301 Год назад +1

    When in doubt,, crack on !! Well done, it's looking great! 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @petertaylor5523
    @petertaylor5523 Год назад

    Thanks again…. Good to know that you too have those frustrating sweary days !

  • @Pritch75
    @Pritch75 Год назад

    C.K MIGHTY ROD 6MM FLEXIBLE CABLE ROD SET 3.3M (3386T) try these for your cable feed through your conduit, screwfix sell them mate. 🤙👍🤙👍

  • @TravellingTorunn
    @TravellingTorunn Год назад

    Well done! This is turning out really great 👍😊

  • @adammoorby99
    @adammoorby99 Год назад

    I can’t believe i’m on the latest episode of this already 😅 i need moreeer

  • @katehartridge8773
    @katehartridge8773 Год назад

    I look forward to your van build videos, would love to see more but I understand they are time consuming to make. Looking forward to next week's video lol. Xx

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 Год назад

    Lovely job van is looking good and another good video 👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👋👋👋👋

  • @christopherbuckle6643
    @christopherbuckle6643 Год назад

    You need to go to a fishing tackle shop and ask for a pole elastic threader for your conduit problems. That might help!

  • @pezza2834
    @pezza2834 Год назад

    Another Great job Shaun. Your definitely going to get days of stress doing this but your doing a great job love all the content too, great video 👍

  • @julianhawkins9423
    @julianhawkins9423 Год назад

    Amazing stuff mate - doing an amazing job 👍

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 Год назад

    Electricity so important in any thing and solar power l have seen a lotof people explaining how it works but watching you install all the compotents l am starting to understand it a bit l will never do this myself but watching a novice do it it can't be that hard well at least the hard physical jobs done fitting the solar panel

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Thanks Les

    • @lesklower7281
      @lesklower7281 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays You picked a hot day to do this job its winter in Australia as long as it doesn't rain l can get on with some if my projects

  • @jonstephens682
    @jonstephens682 Год назад +1

    Morning Shaun. Wow mate that’s coming along nicely mate, with it being such a hot day maybe a snorkelling video would have been a better choice 😂😂 that solar panel did look pretty heavy mate and I’ve called a few people a smart shunt over the years 😂😂😂 keep up the good work mate.

    • @jonstephens682
      @jonstephens682 Год назад +1

      And I’ve just brought you 3 beers 👍

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Thanks Jon really appreciate it mate

    • @jonstephens682
      @jonstephens682 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays no problem mate I love supporting you 👍

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. Год назад

    Brilliant video mate I will be doing something like that very soon

  • @johnfoulkes-williams8742
    @johnfoulkes-williams8742 Год назад

    Could you not have mounted the panel under the roof rack so you could still use the rack? If those nuts, bolts and Washers aren't grade 2 stainless I'd replace to stop them rusting and staining the van paint. Loving the channel. I've been there. Worth it in the end.

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ Год назад

    Great video xx

  • @Richard_Barnes
    @Richard_Barnes Год назад

    This is getting good now. 👍🏻 Solar will be brilliant to be self sufficient in your summer time. I say 'your' cus up here in the Midlands we just get cloud and rain 😆 But them f****ng flip flops.....just no.....I can't.......nope....... 😂 Awesome build and I'd need neat wiring too. My issue is nothing is ever quite right so I spend too much time second guessing myself and getting angry. Cheers mucka 🍺

  • @mark_just_mark
    @mark_just_mark Год назад

    Re Conduit issue you might want to try a cable tongue and push it through…

  • @aprilandpeach
    @aprilandpeach 8 месяцев назад

    Great video! Without your roof rack would this have fit width ways?

  • @charliewarner9419
    @charliewarner9419 Год назад

    Another banging video

  • @lawrencemvc
    @lawrencemvc Год назад

    Good morning.

  • @glendahill
    @glendahill Год назад

    Man you're brave doing that, it looked so complicated. Flicking a switch is about as involved with electricity that I want to be

  • @jeffjohnson847
    @jeffjohnson847 Год назад

    Cracking job Shaun you make look so easy I know it’s not 👌

  • @DebbieHollandNZ
    @DebbieHollandNZ Год назад

    Even watching the cleaned up shortened version of this job was stressful to watch x amazing and you will be stoked once you are all connected and using its all x well done! ps I would have loved to hear the version which was removed due to swearing ^%#$^&%$#~!!!

  • @terrykemp8131
    @terrykemp8131 Год назад

    Solar power in Cornwall. Most of the time its lashing wind and horizontal rain. Is it the kind of panel, that work, even on cloudy days? Great video Shaun. Even tough you got bit teasy. 🙂😀

  • @wrayxphoto
    @wrayxphoto Месяц назад

    I literally bought a camper van last week a VW LT35. But the person who did the interior really didn't have a clue how to do wood work. They also disconnected everything so just loose unconnected wires everywhere. I was wondering if you still had the solar wiring diagram. If so could you shoot a pdf copy on your phone and post it for those of us who don't have a clue but desperately need help. Thanks. I really love your vids they are awesome...Ray

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Месяц назад

      Message me on Instagram and I’ll send you a photo of the diagram. @lovesundays84

  • @PIXscotland
    @PIXscotland Год назад

    Watch out for solar shading with that roof rack. The side bars are definitely shading the panel in some of those shots. That will drop the output of the panel dramatically.

  • @welshdragon8100
    @welshdragon8100 Год назад

    Great videos bud hope u and family are ok

  • @phosawelonewolf2886
    @phosawelonewolf2886 Год назад

    Scary Sunday.😳 It’s all the electricity. Don’t know nothing about that. Hope it all went well for you in the end. Got my fingers crossed 🫣

  • @alancwright
    @alancwright Год назад

    Hmm blue tape for positive ? Never opened a uk plug before I guess. Either red or brown I would recommend, blue is neutral. Good video all the same.

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      If the tape was staying on the wire permanently it would’ve used the correct colour it was just for reference on the other side

  • @pd-g3960
    @pd-g3960 Год назад

    Could try using a net curtain wire in the conduit. Interesting build!

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Good advice

    • @pd-g3960
      @pd-g3960 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays screw an eye hook in the end of the wire so the end is rounded and should help with pushing thro’

  • @leighmonty13
    @leighmonty13 Год назад +1

    Seems alot if trouble for a bit of electricity, ild just buy an ecoflo portable generator or something like it and folding solar panel to charge it

  • @bunnybasheruk
    @bunnybasheruk Год назад

    Thats some technical kit going on there now, should be like home from home when its all done mate. Are you keeping your old van as well for more stealth overnighters?

  • @ricky450f
    @ricky450f Год назад

    Huge solar 👍🏼waiting for you to mix up your videos with maybe a paddle board video or snorkelling!! I know no one is ever happy we all want more 😂😂only saying because weather is so nice 👍🏼

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +1

      Just need to get this van finished then I’ll be back out in it every week.

    • @ricky450f
      @ricky450f Год назад

      Loving the van build videos too 👍🏼I’m getting loads of use out the paddle board you gave me 👍🏼👍🏼thanks

  • @LeeLeesAdventures
    @LeeLeesAdventures Год назад

    Loving this video its the best bit fitting it out with power, love it 👍 the kit looks great shaun loads of power are you going AGM or Lithium on the batteries, i have AGM 300 amps gives me about160-70 amps to play with. Never run out yet, even got close lol. That sola panel is amazing 300 wats woww. Its starting to really come together now, stay safe buddy see you next week. Michael notts

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +1

      I’m getting a 200AH lithium battery. It’s lighter and you can discharge it right down so should work really well for what I need

    • @LeeLeesAdventures
      @LeeLeesAdventures Год назад

      Nice battery 200 lithium 👍 look forward to seeing it being installed thanks Shaun 🙏

  • @groundhog1143
    @groundhog1143 Год назад

    Yeah Shawn what's in the box 😂😂

  • @TheJammyboy01
    @TheJammyboy01 Год назад

    great series.. do you have a link to the kit you got from them for your power?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      It’s this one minus the batteries
      callidus.shop/products/320-watt-mono-qcells-panel-victron-2000-va-muiltplus-inverter-charger-100-20-smart-mppt-smart-bmv-220ah-agm-smart-dc-dc-charger-cable-solar-mounting-isolators-fused-busbar-cable-gland-kit-57?variant=41502076272693

  • @brendonparamor3524
    @brendonparamor3524 Год назад

    Lovely stuff. But how did you do THAT camera angle and then break out a Lethal Weapon quote?

  • @troyka86
    @troyka86 Месяц назад

    Is this really necessary when solar generators are available? They directly accept a solar connection and would reduce a lot of hassle.

  • @driving_all_over
    @driving_all_over Год назад

    Nice one Shaun 🙂

  • @johnnymac26
    @johnnymac26 Год назад

    your doing a grand job well apart from the conduits lol but hey every day is a school day eh?

  • @timhall4355
    @timhall4355 Год назад

    Please redo your crimp connection with the correct tool . Without boring you. The current you pull creates heat and I can assure you your plied derived crimp will come loose and it is a fire hazard. Pm if you need any advice

  • @warrenbaker9049
    @warrenbaker9049 Год назад

    In hindsight wouldn’t it have made sense to run all the wiring for the van before finishing out the interior walls?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Yes. But until you know exactly what you’re putting everywhere and what size wire you need it makes it more difficult

  • @matauboy
    @matauboy Год назад

    Interesting how we can spend a hard day of eight hours of unpaid graft and anxiety for our hobbies. Another great video 😊

  • @johnmedwin4875
    @johnmedwin4875 Год назад

    Shaun, where did you buy the box (solar kit)?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      Here you go John
      callidus.shop/products/320-watt-mono-qcells-panel-victron-2000-va-muiltplus-inverter-charger-100-20-smart-mppt-smart-bmv-220ah-agm-smart-dc-dc-charger-cable-solar-mounting-isolators-fused-busbar-cable-gland-kit-57?variant=41502076272693

  • @mrhalish
    @mrhalish Месяц назад

    Hi mate, did the metal mounts come with the panel or did you buy them separate? Got a link by any chance? Thanks ✌🏼

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Месяц назад +1

      No the mounts didn’t come with the panel I had to get them separately. I think I got them off Amazon just search roof rack solar mounts

    • @mrhalish
      @mrhalish Месяц назад

      @@LoveSundays ok, thanks for the info mate 👍🏼

  • @andym1908
    @andym1908 Год назад

    Hi Shaun . What was the output of the solar panel ? It was double the size of the Reanology panels .?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +1

      It’s 305w

    • @andym1908
      @andym1908 Год назад

      @LoveSundays Did you not of mounting 2 x 175w panels ?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад +1

      That was an option but they would’ve taken up to much space and for what I need power wise 305w is fine

    • @andym1908
      @andym1908 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays ok got you . 👌

  • @humandisorder3962
    @humandisorder3962 Год назад

    Please mate, can you add what panel did you install on your van, describe more. We all know that you have Victron, but what else ?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      It’s a victron 305w panel

    • @humandisorder3962
      @humandisorder3962 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays Thank you 😉!!!
      Why did you use Victron 30 instead of 50 if you need obviously need 50 Amp with more solar panels ?

  • @davebirch1976
    @davebirch1976 Год назад +1

    "No one will ever know"
    Unless they've watched this video 😆

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      You mean people actually watch my videos Dave 🤔

    • @davebirch1976
      @davebirch1976 Год назад

      ​@@LoveSundaysyeah apparently 😂 obviously I didn't 🤣

  • @alanjohn6355
    @alanjohn6355 Год назад

    Doing well there my friend. Just to be the first one to annoy you, as I'm looking at doing the same, any chance of a rough cost of the units?

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      what Units the ones I built?

    • @alanjohn6355
      @alanjohn6355 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays sorry, was not that clear was I, the electronic units, (panels, wiring, mppt and such)

    • @LoveSundays
      @LoveSundays  Год назад

      For this set up it was £2500 but most of that was the inverter which was about £1500 because it a multiplus which means it’s an inverter and it charges the battery when on hook up

    • @alanjohn6355
      @alanjohn6355 Год назад

      @@LoveSundays many thanks for the answers, I know it was personal finance question, sorry, the set up looks good, now I know roughly what price range I need, thank you again.

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    @Paul1210JesusIsLord Год назад

    There is only 7 years of life left 😢
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    Romans 10:9-13 NKJV - that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”