selfbuild campervan crafter sprinter | solar panel install | van build | 11

selfbuild campervan crafter sprinter | solar panel install | van build | 11 | the crafty blinders

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3 жыл бұрын

Hi,
In this video I will show you how I installed 2 x 160w solar panels, It's my goal to use my van without ever needing to connect to an electrical supply unless I'm at home so installing these two solar panels takes me one step closer to being off grid,
Thanks for watching
Sam
listed below are the parts I used
Double Cable Entry Gland Waterproof ABS Gland Box for Cable Types 4mm to 12mm, Solar Panel Motorhome RV Campervan Caravan Boat Satellite
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DH8PCL...
160 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline Solar Panel(Compact Design)
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MZKY9H...
Y connectors:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
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selfbuild campervan crafter sprinter | solar panel install | van build | part 11 | the crafty blinders

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@paulymuckerpup2129 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Жыл бұрын

cheers 👍

@benimarblue2361 8 ай бұрын

Always like your videos sam. Very informative. But please tur. The music off. Id like to understand whats going on not listen to rave music. Thanks.

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 8 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the feedback. we do listen, and as a result, we are constantly learning what works and what doesn't. We now only use music where we have no audio or when we are showcasing what we've done. Hopefully, this is an acceptable compromise

@stewartkendall2635 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve bought my unistrut system today. Just like yours. The best instal I’ve seen. Thanks, carry on uploading Cheers Stew

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stewart for comments I've just connected my awning to the unistrut aswell it worked a treat shame I can't share pictures on here but a video will follow 😁

@stewartkendall2635 3 жыл бұрын

I bought 2x 3m lengths, 6 spring clips, 2 ends and 2x3m white capping strip £32. Best money ever spent.

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 3 жыл бұрын

@@stewartkendall2635 cheap as chips👍 I ended up extending mine as I want an awning and hadn't really considered it when I put the solar up

@robertgregory2618 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job buddy. You do things right.......

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AMGMANIAC 3 жыл бұрын

I've bought plenty of unistrut for the solar. I'm attaching an awning as well, the campervan version is £300 cheaper than the dedicated Sprinter version so I'll extend the unistrut once I figure it all out.

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 3 жыл бұрын

I've just been offer a few lengths of stainless steel unistrut, it's always the case when you need stuff no one has any but when you don't need it you can have as much as you want for free

@rmonck4172 5 ай бұрын

Where can I find the white capping? Thanks

@beatboxer1936 3 жыл бұрын

Good well-done

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Im so glad you like it Lacie

@beatboxer1936 3 жыл бұрын

Your wellcome

@beatboxer1936 3 жыл бұрын

Is this Sam or Riley

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 3 жыл бұрын

@@beatboxer1936 it Sam 🤗

@beatboxer1936 3 жыл бұрын

Or ok hi 👋

@alitheiaziton5188 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, great vids, was wondering what is the thickness of the flat bar you used for mounting your panels. I got access to some 5mm ally bar but wondering if it is up to it, thinking maybe scrapping that and going for the mild steel instead, same setup as yours by the way.

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Жыл бұрын

It's 5mm mild steel mate 😁👍

@alitheiaziton5188 9 ай бұрын

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Excuse late reply, lifes a whirlwind, thanks Sam appreciate!

@GrahamGphotoParker Жыл бұрын

Do you find that having the solar panels flat on van gets you enough charge ? What % of max charge do you get ?

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Жыл бұрын

No they're are totally in the wrong position. I would say they offer around 30% of what they are capable of I need to design something better I have been playing in the garage with an idea

@GrahamGphotoParker Жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Knowing you how I do now (just binged watched your build) 🤣🤣🤣 I bet it will be a good solution. If you could hurry it along......... lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cheers for reply