I Tried Installing Solar On My Van

[@adrianmontelongo9707]

Your experience so far has been put to good use. You will have more fun. Rooting for you ruth 👍 💘 ✨

[@bobbybox3968]

Nothing seems to get you down. Kind regards from Bonnie Dundee

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you 😊

[@悪ノリおじさん]

とりあえずここまで一気に見ましたが、英語をたくさんしゃべっていてカッコよく見えるし、 日本にいる時よりも魅力的で何でもできる頼もしい方に見えます。 なにより動画が観やすくて、これから先も楽しみです。

[@ruthaisling]

うれしいコメントをありがとう！

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Good thing you have friends who know what they are doing. Geek friends are great. 🙂

[@Phillip-tw1yh]

Thank you for sharing Ruth?

[@janeconnors1807]

I have a solar panel on my roof. Happily keeps the fridge working for a weeks off grid camping. I believe you can get portable solar panels that you just erect when yr parked up. 😊

[@ruthaisling]

That is awesome!

[@janeconnors1807]

@@ruthaisling so much info out there can get a bit mind blowing. You could get a portable power pack like a Jackery but perhaps a cheaper make. Happy travels

[@kawasas]

Hi Ruth. I'm former Electronic Techinician .If you don't have Digital multies meter having a meter are very handy for measure Voltage and other stuf.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for the advice!

[@nomuneru]

Your experience so far has been put to good use☀️If you can generate electricity well, you will have more fun. I'm rooting for you👍✨

[@johnclankie324]

Well done on the panel install, you will be delighted with the power you will get to charge your leisure battery. I have stuck on flexi solar panel with Sikaflex and they have not moved👍👍 so don’t worry about it coming off. The less holes you drill through the roof the better.👍 Cheers Mike🍷Looking forward to the next video😀

[@ruthaisling]

That's true, last thing I want is a leak!

[@MaryShepherd-l1l]

You take on such interesting tasks …..and you make it look so do-able , I love how you are always so enthusiastic ….. even when it comes to installing solar panels ! 👍🇨🇦

[@ruthaisling]

Haha thank you!

[@seancobb8853]

Ruth you amaze me more and more just love ❤️ watching your videos

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much 😀

[@doug2078]

Nice job Ruth !! 👍 You should keep looking for a second panel that will fit the back.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks! Yes, I'll keep an eye on new solar panels coming out. Hopefully a company releases more square shaped panels that are at least 100 watts and I can fit it on the back area

[@doug2078]

@@ruthaisling A few more watts would be Awesome 👍

[@ryudokuroma8184]

Hi Ruth. I see that you are finally trying an off-grid system! I am a little disappointed that you were not able to use all of the roof space, although it would have been a good compromise with the amount of power generated. Hopefully you will be able to get the amount of power you need.🤩

[@ruthaisling]

It was disappointing that I couldn't fit both but I think 130 watts is still a decent amount

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ruth ! Let the sun shine !

[@fujikana8993]

しょうたさんとの日本でのバンライフも面白かったけど、ルースさんのスコットランドでのバンライフが観れるのはとても興味深く楽しみです。サニーさんやトニーさんでDIYを沢山したから慣れていますね。見ていて安心感があります。旅の安全を祈っています。楽しんで👍

[@ruthaisling]

ご声援ありがとうございました。当時は、自分がどれだけの知識を学んでいるのか気づいていませんでした。これらのスキルは一生役に立つでしょう。

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Great you have friends that can help. ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Yes, so grateful!

[@lindasimson7790]

Very interesting video Ruth, love your enthusiasm xxx❤

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@colinblack7049]

Well done Ruth, I don't think I've seen any other you tubers testing the solar panels before fitting them. I suppose a lot of people would think a brand new item would be in working order.

[@ruthaisling]

Let's just say I've learnt from a bad experience 😂

[@Sabhail_ar_Alba]

Interesting video Ruth but I think you should fuse the solar line and put it through a charge controller. I have the same solar array on my boat and it gives out about 22 v up to 6 a which the controller steps down to 14.4 v. I bought a cheap PWM controller from ebay for £7.

[@ruthaisling]

I believe there is a charge controller inside the Bluetti portable battery I'm using?

[@YasuhiroUchida-i8y]

ニット帽子とサングラスが似合うよ❤❤❤❤

[@SalKnt]

Ernieの進化だ❣. 👍ｻｲﾓﾝｻﾝ､いい仕事ですね(ﾓﾁﾛﾝ設計者も). 次回が楽しみ楽しみ💛.

[@tonysutton6559]

I would strongly recommed an MPPT controller and in line fuses to get the best from your solar and to avoid damaging your battery or starting a fire. They are really easy to fit and my only problem was the lack of space in my battery compartment. Our 120W panel kept us going for 6 days on the Isle of Lewis in May a few years ago with no other charging as the engine charging hadn't been connected at the time. To be fair we only used it to have a few LED lights on, power the water pump and very occasionally run an Android tablet and the sun came up at about 3am and set at about 11pm.

[@ruthaisling]

That sounds like a great experience with your solar panel. Thanks for the advice about the MPPT!

[@tonysutton6559]

@@ruthaisling By coincidence, Greg Virgo, the king of camper conversion videos, has just posted this. I haven't watched it yet but it's bound to be good based on his previous videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnTaaJh3h69-hck

[@ruthaisling]

@@tonysutton6559 Love Greg's videos! I watched his entire series of videos of his first van conversion back when I was doing my van conversion, he's so knowledgable about electrics and plumbing!

[@tonysutton6559]

@@ruthaisling Yes, I'm almost tempted to buy a van to follow his lessons and build a small camper for myself to have one man and his dog adventures without taking the big camper. Then I remember how expensive a divorce might be.

[@andrewli7501]

Thank you for sharing

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for watching!

[@nichoth1]

MPPT controller, wiring bus with fuses and another panel (yes, you have plenty of room, get another one on there) to do this correctly.

[@ntproject8969]

Hello ルースさん❣️元気そうで良かった🟠🟠🟠🟠🟠👍😊

[@ruthaisling]

私は元気です。 応援ありがとう。

[@Nis_Ma]

Like to see your video very inspiring DIY works 👍🏻😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kazuyan5223]

I'm looking forward to seeing Ruth's camping car power up😊 Should I install an air conditioner in the car next?

[@ruthaisling]

I don't think there will be much need for air conditioning in Scotland, a diesel heater would be more useful. The air conditoning install in the bus was totally worth it in Japan though!

[@yubereats1465]

バスでのDIYが役に立ったようですね

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video, thanks

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alannorman1773]

Good job!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks!

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Hello from Maine, US. November 8, 2024

[@ウニ117チャンネル]

ルースさんこんにちわ。８３歳姫路の宇仁菅(ウニスガ)です。キャンピングカー旅行たのしんでおられるようですね。 所で、太陽光発電の設置などＤＩＹのテキパキした仕事ぶり感心して見ています。やはり、翔太君と長らく一緒にやっておられた 経験がいかされているのでしょうか？これからも楽しみに拝見します。

[@ruthaisling]

こんにちは！姫路からはるばるビデオを見ていただきありがとうございます。 警察バスをキャンピングカーに改造したのは、とても良い人生経験になりました。たくさんの技術を学びました。

[@Bugs1953]

Well done you good job😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you! 😃

[@01seiyer74]

いいね！少しずつ便利になって。😙うまく蓄電まで出来たら、何かお料理でも作ってください

[@ruthaisling]

これで安心してノートパソコンを充電できる！

[@ingope]

I have 2 x 100 watt solar panel on the roof plus 2 x AGM batteries = 240 A. And a battery monitor that shows how much power is left. I was not even at 95 %. They are always full

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, fantastic!

[@ひろたなか-w7t]

ソーラーパネルに取り付けをしていましたか?チキチキバンバンまりこちゃんとちもちゃんがびっくりしますので動画をお願いします。😊

[@scottmasson3336]

Why not block the skylight then put vents on either side of raised roof? The cross flow of air would be efficient just like vents in a mountain tent.

[@patrickjobling8676]

Geewizzersmzz ruths .. its all full steam ahead .. jolly good carryon pip pips 😎😍😁

[@丘バイキングのスローライフ]

日本とヨーロッパでは文化も気候違うからキャンピングカーの仕様も考え無くてはならないですね。 冷房より暖房が必要、LEDが普及しているから照明はそれほど使わない。サンドウィッチなどの食事が多いから卵焼く、紅茶淹れるくらいしかほぼ使わないコンロ。 電気使うのは冷蔵庫くらいかもしれない。 電気毛布が最近ヨーロッパでも売られているので寒さ対策には良いかもしれない。 有料キャンプ場にはとりあえず全て揃っているから問題ないけどやはりキャンプ場以外で宿泊する場合、車内にトイレ無いとね。 ルースさんはトイレ作りますと言っていたけどコレが暖房と同じくらい重要だけど1番設置が難しいかもしれない。車内が狭くなるし工夫しないとね。 アメリカのキャンピングカー制作みているとトイレとストーブ設置を優先している。頑張って👍

[@ruthaisling]

その通りだ。冬の間にバンを使うかどうかはまだわからない。もし使うなら、100％ディーゼル・ヒーターを取り付けるつもりだ。 トイレ事情も重要だ。今はトイレの別の解決策を検討しているところだ！

[@seanmcerlean]

Very interesting indeed Ruth. I am thinking about retirement and doing thus as an option for accommodation guven life is so damn expensive. Either this or a boat somewhere. Thanks for the great content.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful!

[@小谷中平]

日本での経験が活かされてますね。

[@ruthaisling]

もちろんだ！

[@thomasstahl6114]

Would have drilled the hole right into the cabinet, so no cables on the ceiling visible Other than that great job 😊warm regards

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks! The solar entry gland would have struggled to fit dur to the curved roof or I would have had to have put it on the side of the van

[@okuyamad7039]

I’m sorry about purchased wrong sized panel 😅 It could be very good if it’s just fit on the roof😔 However you’re really doing good work Ruth 👍🏻

[@ruthaisling]

Yeah it was a shame but I'll try using the 130 watt panel and see how I get on

[@miekkoide404]

ルースさん！ガンバってる😂

[@ruthaisling]

ご声援ありがとうございました。

[@小川昇-k4m]

I did my best to attach the solar panel to the roof Tony and Sunny in Japan was hepful, the electrical system was doneby a wonderful friend, the electrical system and I really hope I can charge it from the solar panel in the next video. I look forward to seeing you soon. Also, the number of subscribers to the channel will reach 20,000 in a little while, so I'm looking forward to that aswill. ハイエースの屋根にソーラーパネルを付ける作業を頑張りましたね、日本でのトニーとサニーの改装が役に立ちましたね、電気系統は素敵な友達がやってくれたし、次回の動画でうまくソーラーパネルから充電できるかほんとに楽しみ、早く見たいですよ、それとチャンネル登録者があと少しで20,000人になりますね、それも楽しみです。

[@ruthaisling]

I'm looking forward to generating power through a battery next! Thanks for your support!

[@青木司-b2p]

ソ-ラ-パネルは、日本なら、専門家に任せると思うけど、自分で出来そうな気がしてきました。家庭でも何か使えそう。

[@ruthaisling]

ソーラーパネルの取り付けはそれほど難しくない。電気配線の方が難しい！

[@kazukuni4571]

日本での経験が良く参考になりますね。　　form HIMEJI jpn

[@ruthaisling]

姫路から応援ありがとうございます。

[@wata5951]

Solar panels have been installed on the roof, and the preparation for electricity self-sufficiency has

[@RoddyJenkins]

Another highly informative video, Ruth 👍 Out of interest, we’re you able to successfully replace the rear solar panel, or is that still a “work in progress” scenario? Also, once you’ve explored the length and breadth of Scotland, do you plan on venturing south of the border, to explore other parts of the UK? We are a friendly bunch down here…honest!!

[@ruthaisling]

I'll just use the front 130 watt panel for now and see how I get on. I will keep checking if any companies bring out more square shaped panels that might fit in that back space. I'm keen to visit Ireland next since I'm half Irish! Wales also looks good... I probably will visit England at some point though haha!

[@RoddyJenkins]

@@ruthaisling I can definitely recommend Ireland, as I’m half too; Mum’s from Co Offaly , and we regularly go to West Cork most Septembers - you’d love the Wild Atlantic Way, which traverses the western seaboard of Ireland from Co Cork to Co Donegal. Wast recently on Anglesey, doing parts of the coastal path, and the island has its own micro climate, meaning that it can bearing in North Wales, but sunny with blue skies on Anfglesey

[@ruthaisling]

@@RoddyJenkins Would love to travel the whole Wild Atlantic Way in the van! Wales sounds geat

[@RoddyJenkins]

@@ruthaisling Can also recommend Pembrokeshire in West Wales…great for Puffin spotting!! Happy travels!!

[@andyley329]

I'm curious..... why do you need solar in a van? I've lived in vans or cars with a quick pitch tent on & off for twenty years & never needed it. I find an average size battery (normally a second hand one) & plugged into my ignition fed cigarette lighter socket works fine. I must admit i don't bother with a fridge anymore as they were more trouble than they're worth & all i need to do is charge my phone, drone, laptop etc. Its strange in a age where burning energy is bad we're we're all obsessed with doing nothing but, lol. I've wasted so much money on unnecessary van stuff over 20years is embarrassing 😊. Great videos, well done👍 i know they're a right chore to make. Ps i never stay on campsites....

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Andy, glad you like videos! From my experience travelling in campervans, I've found solar useful for topping up the batteries especially on days I'm not moving. I like to travel quite slow so there are sometimes days where I don't drive and therefore the batteries are not being topped up. I work online so need to constantly be charging my laptop which drains the batteries!

[@ercieyyy]

Solar panels are a good idea however you seem to get traveling around the northern parts of UK where the precipitation rate is high and so how can you use it efficiently in that weather condition or are the batteries long lasting one?

[@ruthaisling]

I'll introduce about the battery in one of the next videos!

[@しろくまじい]

Electric Warrior

[@ruthaisling]

😂😂

[@lukekao8136]

Hey Ruth, do you mind if I ask you what you were you doing in apan? Were you working there as a a model? Just curious.

[@ruthaisling]

Hey, was doing full-time KZbin in Japan since 2020. Check Bappa Shota and Bappa Life channels. I'm not part of those channels anymore but posted 100s of videos there!

[@lukekao8136]

@@ruthaisling Just saying wouldn't be surprise if you were working as a model/actress back then, that's all. :)

[@ruthaisling]

@@lukekao8136 Haha that's nice of you to say. Did do a commercial for Nissan but that was the extent of it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYrJhYKIedhoZrc

[@BobLHedd]

Crazy that the battery didn't come with the adapter for solar panels.

[@jamesskinner4188]

Excellent work ❤❤❤❤

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks!

[@F1senna1st]

今までの経験が活かされていますね

[@ruthaisling]

間違いなく！

[@ewanstevenson]

Hey, it wouldn't be a proper van build video if it all went to plan! 😂 Happy off-gridding!

[@ruthaisling]

Haha, that's true!

[@97nakam73]

フレキシブルのソーラーパネル、なかなか良いですね。

[@ruthaisling]

フレキシブル・ソーラー・パネルを使うのは初めてなので、うまくいくといいな。

[@田中昭弘-l2n]

✌👍Saikou

[@肥田野晋一]

Tony san😂

[@kirinthe3rd01]

Even if you have installed solar panels in the past, the size and capacity issues are troubling😫

[@ruthaisling]

It would have be great to have 2, but it can't be helped. I'll give this current set up and go and see how I get on

[@pophooray3749]

そう言えば 『シェットランド諸島』は『shetland sheepdog』が有名ですね💘 たくさん居ますか？

[@ruthaisling]

正直なところ、犬のことはよく知らないんだ......！

[@airriel]

思った以上に屋根が汚れてた😅

[@ruthaisling]

掃除は1～2時間かかる。タイムラプスを見ると、とても速く見える(笑)。

[@airriel]

@@ruthaisling 1〜2時間かかったのね😅 おつかれさまでした。

[@丘バイキングのスローライフ]

ソーラーパネルは良いアイデアとは思わない。日本と比べ冬の日照時間短いし最近では氷の塊のヒョウが降るから壊れてしまう。 カモメのフンとか、落ち葉とかで屋根汚れてしまうでしょ？ 毎週屋根掃除は大変ですよ。

[@ruthaisling]

ソーラーパネルは、定期的な清掃が最も効果的です。ここは雪が少ない。