Medieval Roof Rack with 340w of Solar! - Ford Econoline Van Build Part 5

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In this video I set out to create a low profile custom roof rack 1) to attach 340w of solar panels and 2) to feature a observation deck seating/standing area made out of pressure treated deck 1/6's from Home Depot. The entire rack including solar panels was right around $1000!
Watch to see how I use different materials to build a pretty rad roof rack that didn't break the bank!
This is part 5 of my Ford Econoline Extended E350 15 passenger van conversion to micro camper!
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@cleiagrubb 3 ай бұрын

I liked your design very much! Could you have used the metal frame underneath the deck boards? That way a person could lie down and not be poke by the bolts:)

@drawersystems 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! There are bolts on both sides….the ones I used though are very low profile and rounded so you would never even notice them.

@mattpistritto1424 5 ай бұрын

You could make a killing selling this!!! I know if I attempted this it wouldnt be as nice LOL

@drawersystems 4 ай бұрын

lol...yeah it was quite the pain to build but ended up pretty cool! Not sure about mass producing it though.

@todstrucks2919 Жыл бұрын

Great job very well thought out I like how everything lines up nice and straight.

@drawersystems Жыл бұрын

Thanks, my OCD likes it too! Lol

@vanlifeadjustments Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I have been pondering the configuration I need and this answers several of my technical "will it work" questions. 👍🤙✌

@drawersystems Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, glad it was helpful!

@justinuzzanti361 3 ай бұрын

dude your videos are all over the place. it makes it really hard to follow your progress and watch the videos in order. do you think you can make a dedicated play list for each of these projects?

@drawersystems 3 ай бұрын

Hey bud thanks for the feedback and a kick in the pants. I’ve been super busy but need to make time for editing and updating the channel. Playlists coming your way. 🙌

@cleiagrubb 3 ай бұрын

I loved the playlist!

@flyflyaway75flyfly 10 ай бұрын

Looks awesome

@drawersystems 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

@SuckItYouTube19 8 ай бұрын

It would have been nicer looking and probably easier to have put the "exo skeleton" UNDER the wood. Use of carriage bolts to attach the two components also. The wood is the disposable part and it will be easier to access the above way. Just my 2 cents. Looks good anyhow.

@drawersystems 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, the exoskeleton wasn’t planned and added after I already had the wood on. In hindsight I would have done a lot differently when designing and building that rack system.

@courtneywalker8141 8 ай бұрын

Was that a side vent i noticed on the other vehicle? I am looking to install one on my econoline in same location. Driver's side, rear. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

@drawersystems 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s a Maxxfan…usually people mount them on the roof but they are also designed for side mounting. amzn.to/40RitmA

@courtneywalker8141 8 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@stevegee9562 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!! What tools did you use to cut the fan hole and puck light holes in the stock headliner?

@drawersystems Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I just went back through my build videos to find out….I traced the cutouts with a marker and then used an exacto knife to cut the holes and fan opening. You’re right about the headliner and the razor blade was the only way I could come up with that wouldn’t hack it up.

@stevegee9562 Жыл бұрын

Is that a fan on the left rear window? How did you do that?

@drawersystems Жыл бұрын

Good eye! I actually took the window out and made a copy of the window out of 3/16 aluminum. I might do a video on it...just need to see how much footage I have.

@courtneywalker8141 10 ай бұрын

Awesome work! I've been looking for a low-profile solar panel gutter mount for my Econoline. Looked at the Vantech site. Only found where they describe the 11". Would you have the exact model number you show here for the gutter clamp style?

@drawersystems 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I originally bought it on Amazon but don't see it listed...here it is from the Vantech website:

@drawersystems 10 ай бұрын

upfitsupply.com/product/vantech-h3-ladder-rack-system-for-ford-econoline/

@courtneywalker8141 10 ай бұрын

Ty ! Much appreciated!