How Do I Install Solar On My Camper Van? PLUS ANOTHER ECOFLOW **GIVE AWAY**

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Hey everyone the competition is now closed and I'll be announcing the winner on Thursday... Stay awesome everyone

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

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[@jasonwinteringham1507]

This yorkshire lad and lass need this eco river for our van so we can take loads of pictures kayaking, walking and mountain biking of yorkshire and not worry about charging batteries.

[@harrishuntTV]

Good to see that you personally do the install and kinda shows how easy it is to use them Ecoflow power stations.

[@laurabiddle6416]

Since having our solar panel, fridge has stayed on continuously. Does a very good job 👍🏻

[@claremeeson552]

Fab video Colin and was lovely to meet you this year at one of the festivals we’ve enjoyed this year since buying and converting our van!

[@garymorris6819]

Pretty clean install. I think I will do the same on my River Pro and hopefully get the same results.

[@squircle]

I also went with 2 x 100w panels due mainly to availability. But I have a plan to possibly in the future to fit a switch to allow one to charge the leisure battery while the second charges a power pack.

[@Rogegare]

Great bit of kit, I’m hanging out for the River 2 pro which seems to be delayed in its release….all though the Delta mini is on offer at the moment…decisions decisions!

[@darronbladon7950]

Great tip about the capacity of the CTEK I wasn't aware of that. Will be mindful of how big I can go on my PV panel!

[@DJ150972]

Very nice installation. Planning a van build next year and will be going down a similar route, I love the idea of a portable power pack rather than one that is fixed in a vehicle, you never know when you might need portable power for example in the shed.

[@martinbirch632]

Hi Colin…..another excellent video …I only bought my 5.1 in august after discovering your channel and you have certainly got me moving copying a lot of your mods for when we start again next spring … can’t wait to go to some of the festivals discovering my youth again ! Hopefully bump into you maybe …. You are very infectious keep the videos coming !

[@superdog1947]

Great video as always Colin , love your enthusiasm,presenting. Just got the one panel on my Transit self build but a Eco flow looks the Bees Knees for Backup.

[@PridmoreArtistes]

Hi Colin I notice on your You Tube Video you was removing the old adhesive strips. The Easiest and best way to remove this and it will not mark your paintwork on your Van is to get and old number plate cut it into a small strip then create a slight slanted Edge and hey presto you have a tool that will remove old adhesive off the bodywork on your van or it will remove old stickers of the bodywork and will even remove old stickers off the windows without scratching the window only thing you have to do is have a spray bottle handy with water in it wet the surface and away you go with a new created tool I have used this idea for years. Cheers Alan Pridmore.

[@matttranter6318]

another good useful video, i've been watching ever since the first lock down as I was looking for a van which I now have and I have taken some ideas from you so thankyou. Still watching every week with out missing a single one. To top it off it was great meeting you guys at this years recent van meet and we had a epic weekend, Cheers and keep up the good work.... NICE!!!!

[@DarrenFeeney]

Colin these giveaways are a great addition to your channel. Fantastic work mate. My Mrs says we're like twins, having the same hobbies. 👍

[@benshooter8665]

Thankyou for another video proving hoe we simple folk can build our homes on wheels! Keep ‘em coming

[@robertfuller9128]

Top video Colin, that plastic cardboard will come in use if you ever put your van up 'For Sale'!

[@DaveP1982]

I think solar is the next thing for our van. Thanks for the video Colin. So might be time for a coffee out of my pop top adventure mug and do some research on diy solar install.

[@angelamcnally9819]

Great product. Really great to watch your installations. Just bought a t6 looking for ideas. Thanks

[@autodetailyorks]

Cool video yet again, I've just fitted my 215w solar panel, I went for the victron ridged and victron mppt.

[@Chris70-h2n]

Hi Colin somewhere you mentioned a splitter to power the portable power bank as well as the leisure battery from the solar power so bought some. I'm thinking if I just plugged straight into the cigarette lighter to charge the power bank instead of tapping into the solar supply this would maybe do the same as I can't get my head around the connections. The positive is female and also the positive two splitter ends

[@richanderson5659]

Had my van just over a year and have taken on a fair few mods - to be fair, many after I’ve seen you take them on Colin! You’re like my T6 guinea pig giving me confidence to have a dabble! Solar I don’t have and have considered DIY and your last install made me kick the decision down the road. This video confirms to me, I just don’t know enough about electrics. So alas I reckon a paid professional job for me. But as for a portable generator - possibly with portable solar panels - maybe thats my answer. In which the #ecoflow would be right up my street! Fingers crossed!

[@gavincummins6777]

Great Stuff Colin researching solar at the moment but the the ecoflow would bridge the gap nicely.

[@charlottehancock6836]

Thanks so much for the video! Really helpful! We watch every Friday and have now converted our van. We love the videos - and Branston!

[@mariekeegan2216]

Have our own van a few months, and have learnt so much from your vids Colin, really enjoy your lights hearted and fun presenting style. This Eco flow would solve our power dilemma during our wild camping trips, looks a class piece of kit. Perfect for us with no electrical knowledge, the original plug and play solution ❤❤❤

[@irenedale5256]

Being a lady of a certain generation when women were taught sewing, cooking etc, I never learnt DIY stuff much to my disappointment but I love watching your videos when you do stuff to your van - a lot of it goes over my head but I still find it fascinating! At least it gives me a bit more understanding of how my own (obv. not self build) van works. Thanks for all your videos (especially with Branston - and the “girls”). 💕🐾

[@onedilation9787]

I do appreciate the video. It does make me want to install my Ecoflow Panels by myself and make it charge my Delta Max.

[@garethjones8382]

Appreciate the advice/inspiration, Colin! Sold my car and started converting my first Transporter, busy winter ahead. All the best. #EcoFlow

[@leecollins3592]

looking at getting a van and equipping it so id love one of these eco-flow things to help being disabled, though things are twice as hard hey he said to keep it clean the rest of ya could hear the gigglers anyway it would help no end to have power on our travels love the pop top vids m8 ver nice indeed

[@smokinrider]

Would probably put some silicone sealant on those screw holes. You’ve also clocked the air flow on the corrugated plastic with the gaffa tape!!! #ecoflow

[@mapstheway9763]

Great vlog as usual 👍 how things with power banks have moved forward I remember your first power bank. love the meet-ups you go on, the last one was tops, also your photo shots nice, take care all the best 🤝

[@adecapewell850]

Colin . Brillifab as always. I have 2 panels like you and was wandering how to fit on my poptop to allow cooling and you have given me the answer ..... plastic card fingers crossed on me for the eco flow too as that would be a fantastic addition ...carry on with the good work .. Ade

[@benmill4281]

I’d love an eco flow river! We’re off to lakes and Yorkshire next year because the north is ace! NICE

[@Dogs-knob]

Tried on my own in van camping last week since my wife passed away but it wasn’t the same, and my hip gave up, excellent video by the way

[@Genxadventurer]

Trying hard to keep it clean - awesome video as always and great work with the solar panels. Niiiiiiice!

[@smithtv1110]

I want that River 2 giveaway. It would be perfect for me. I can use all the 256Wh of capacity to charge all my gadgets.

[@lucyrush6024]

Great video as usual, trying out Dalesbridge in 3 weeks time after your last visit there. Thanks

[@AdventuresandRiver]

Love your channel mate, your Yorkshire Leeds enthusiasm has reminded me to be proud to be from Leeds. Keep up the great work.

[@annmarshall9291]

I am a solo female campervanner (retired). Great video! Wish I could do that stuff with the solar panels but I wouldn't know where to start. So it would be great to have an @EcoFlow in the van.

[@craigg9144]

Been watching all of your videos since I got my van. So many ideas and things to learn. Thanks for the uploads!

[@kevinlamb5425]

My wife & I enjoy watching your videos... considering converting our Transit custom..... keep it going Col ... # eco flow

[@neilgreer1313]

Another cracking video. Had my van since July. I'm looking forward to using it throughout the winter months. Might even try a wild camp.

[@TheJohnmtb]

What another great blog !! You need to come to Scotland sometime !! Cheers Colin !!

[@cjs5790]

Love your videos, your camper van as a multi use vehicle is inspiring. As I can’t get to the meet ups your fun filming brings it to a wider audience. How about having an eco flow photo competition to see creative - suitable - locations for use (loved the portable quiff taming idea - Nice!). Ecoflow#

[@runaway9492]

Thanks for the video. Made me realize that having an Ecoflow is well worth the money.

[@timharper9571]

Been watching for a while, love the channel and your laugh. Need to see more of Branston.

[@TKILPATRICK100]

Great video, there is however a couple of things I don't understand, looking at the wiring diagram 1) if you have a fuse on both positive terminals why would you need to fit an isolation switch (Is that overkill) 2) Why do the cables run to both the car and Lesure batteries, from the split charger MPPT? I thought the flow diagram or normal setup is first charge the car battery when it's fully charged 12v the surplus voltage goes to the leisure battery

[@Yorkshirepoptopadventures]

Hey buddy, it's totally overkill having an isolation switch too mate, 😀 I just wanted to cover all possibilities (incase the fuse failed) The wiring set up for the CTEK is the way has to be wired up. For example the solar pannels go directly to the CTEK (solar input) to charge the leisure battery (which I think also charges the car battery once the leisure battery is fully charged (controlled by the built in MPPT in the CTEK). The car battery is connected to the CTEK as that also charges the leisure battery when the car is running. Hope this helps bud

[@joannewalton-calvert5124]

We ordered a van at the recent NEC show, and are really interested in the eco flow products to help us stay off grid for longer

[@johnoshaughnessy7198]

Hi Colin. John here for co,cork IRELAND 🇮🇪 . I have a small vw caddy camper myself which I love going out in. I always look forward to your videos. Keep up the good work. Much appreciated

[@neilhaggarty8164]

Great video as always. I have the ctek with the smart pass added it is a great but of kit.

[@paulhutchinson8933]

Hi Colin, just got my T5 can't wait to out and about, keep up the good work 🍺🍺👍

[@Magnum302]

Wish I had the courage to drill holes in my AS Trooper poptop. I've been using a petrol generator but looking into solar now. An additional source of power like the EcoFlow would be fantastic. #EcoFlow

[@alisonmarshall2694]

We're looking to get into van life in the new year. Love watching the vid's. We have learnt so much from them. Keep up the good work.

[@wrandyarmstrong8527]

Great video Colin, but i would have gone for the Victron MPPT because of the great Bluetooth App and information it gives. Each to their own I guess, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@lorrainejohnson2222]

Hi Colin, Michelle and the most important- Branston! I really enjoyed meeting you all at the van meet in Yorkshire. If I’d have had an eco flow then I would not have frozen. 🥶it was totally worth it meeting you all though. 😊

[@camperguyz]

Love the quiff. Need the Ecoflow for our T6.1

[@andylee9977]

great channel I like the van I have a LWB vivaro and thinking about doing this conversion.

[@keithcampbell2284]

Love watching your videos with my son. We go car camping in the lakes and struggle with power so this would be great 👍

[@ade93192]

Brilliant video as usual Colin, nice to see someone who values the little details (like keeping the solar panels level, I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night knowing that they weren’t level even though I’d never see them) don’t do yourself down, neat job 👍. #ecoflow

[@cliffh]

Another great video. Maybe I will be able to work out how my solar works having seen how you put yours in.

[@simonmoss2876]

Colin you videos are fantastic and I look forward to seeing what upgrades you do to your veedub.

[@glennclarke3973]

Was hoping to get solar over the winter,after watching this I may ask Colin to do it. Nice.

[@timmyturner6996]

This is one of the reasons why i love my Ecoflow.

[@stevepenny1755]

The Eco Flow would be a great addition to our camper fingers crossed

[@IanDFryersingersongwriter]

Great video as always. Hoping to start our van-life in the new year. Thanks for all the ongoing entertainment, tips, tricks…and give-aways👍 #EcoFlow

[@nataliebutcher7632]

Another fantastic YPTA video. Been following you ever since we got our VW Campervan on Dec 2020 for adventures with our little lad

[@robertbrock3079]

The current wife rolls her eyes when I tell her about your latest addition, dreading that I'm going to be spending more money and time outside. At the YPTA meet in October I confessed to Michelle that watching your vids led us to buying a van... keep up the fabulous work Colin. 👍 #ecoflow

[@10neilbailey]

Thanks Colin, using your tips on solar panels to MOD my van ....albeit its a caravan, for now !!

[@davidpage6712]

Great video as always.Always look forward to Friday so I can see the latest adventure.😁👍👍

[@Bob-ontheline]

Always nice to see what you are doing on your van. Just need to get the confidence to drill into my pop top.

[@Teamcampervan]

Wow you made that look easy, love the videos and your enthusiasm for life. Keep them coming buddy

[@dogrunner1003]

Van coming in the future, love the videos keep them coming…..everyone’s a winner baby ain’t that the truth….👍

[@debamer3317]

Timely vlog for us as we’re about to replace our solar panel. Thanks Col for explaining so well 👏👏👍x

[@karenlydiate876]

Brilliant vlog on the solar, would love to win this ecoflow river for my daughter and grandson, they're in the process of fitting out their van and this would be great for their electrics.

[@davebeeson8803]

Videos are great Colin, love your presentation style, the campervan is on order and can’t wait for it to be delivered and get going!!

[@KBR1C3]

Need to change my panel as it no longer works. Some great tips in this episode Colin 👍. #ecoflow

[@andye7963]

Keep the videos coming, new to van life and picking up tips from your videos along the way, thanks

[@jerryfarrell9923]

Thanks to you and your family for the adventures and bits and bobs on van life.

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

You basically did stuff like I did Colin apart from the battery monitor. I'm also nicking "sminky dinks and dinky dinks" cos they're twice as nicey full of spicy. Regards and respect Kenny

[@jamw8953]

Great video, your original solar install vid inspired me to have a go myself, I did and turned out great 👌 keep up the great work.

[@rhys5859]

I would really like the ecoflow it's would be an awesome upgrade to my VW t6 campervan. Great video colin as always

[@andyarnold684]

Colin nice looking at sorting out my of grid system so the video was helpful.

[@diwarburton5369]

As I don’t have 12v in my T6 an Ecoflow would make a huge difference and would enable me to stay off grid and save me campsite fees.

[@tictac732]

As they say in Yorkshire That'll do 👍👍

[@kevinlaw6920]

as I'm one of your older followers I enjoy your vlogs for their content and humor

[@alexanderpark5225]

Love to win an Eco Flow considering buying one but trying to justify the outlay, would love Delta 2 but then I would need solar panels. Weighing up the cost and storage in the van. ❤your videos.

[@grahamcartmell2848]

Great video. Well done on installation. These eco rivers look spot on and something I could deffo use in the van.

[@pip5461]

That's a very handy diagram for the wiring... thanks

[@chrispalmer8782]

Getting my pop top in January, then my solar will go on. Good luck

[@chrisweadock4032]

Excellent video Colin, very helpfull, just about to install solar on my van. 👍

[@markrush73]

Going to Dalesbridge campsite soon. Would love to take the eco flow with us.

[@jeffvincent1040]

Thanks for the inspiration Colin, gives me the confidence to take on upgrades to our van. 👍👍

[@darrenpashley6049]

We look forward to your video on Friday hope I am a winner baby that’s the truth see you bye 👍

[@andyhardman9693]

Nice to watch a KZbinr that doesn’t live in there camper van 🚐 always useful tips for camping holidays 👍

[@5elliemay]

Cracking vid, very informative. I really need to sort a Solar panel on my van, great idea with the plastic cardboard stuff.

[@simonheckford2347]

@6:30 the T6.1 appears to be keeping a close eye, and perhaps poised for a chuckle should it go wrong! #EcoFlow

[@under2boots]

Split charger going in to support winter solar and diesel heater going in next Friday.... this van lark getting out of hand,(probably your fault again 🤣) but I love it

[@stephenpotts4758]

#EcoFlow I like the idea I can use it for the various situations I do motorsport so it would be good in the paddock. My son has a VW T2 1972 and my daughter uses a classic Rapido so, one unit will benefit three people to test to see how good it works out. Best wishes Steve.

[@davesimpson3009]

Great video as always Colin. My solar panel has just failed so I may replace with a similar set up.