The unistrut idea is genius honestly it’s a game changer 👍🏻
@Italjohn Жыл бұрын
Finally a new click bait, i have been waiting soo long for a update 😍
@patrickjobling8676 Жыл бұрын
Jolly good watt .. a rarrt propper jorbb..😍😎😁pip pips
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
**UPDATE** Direct Channel that we used here: directchannel.uk.com/unistrut-type-channel-and-accessories/hot-rolled-Unistrut-Type-Channel/21mm-slotted-channel-hot-rolled ScrewFix Angle Brackets used: www.screwfix.com/p/sabrefix-heavy-duty-angle-brackets-galvanised-60-x-50mm-10-pack/61576 Screwfix Easy Fix M8 Bolts: www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-a2-stainless-steel-set-screws-m8-x-20mm-10-pack/8088t The unistrut was treated with Red Oxide paint before fitting. The unistrut comes in a bare metal finish - I chose to paint it lime green. Spacers/bolts/brackets have been fitted with sturdy washers to avoid the bracket from bending over time. Black end caps have also been fitted since the recording of this video. Video coming soon!.
@PIXscotland Жыл бұрын
Might be worth flipping the brackets over so the panel drops about 2 inches into the frame.
@denisecafferky2248 Жыл бұрын
A great job 👍
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Жыл бұрын
Thanks lee
@dtvking Жыл бұрын
Looks great. I couldn't see if you had, but if not you will need collars in between the brackets & rails because as the bracket bends into the channel over time and vibration the bolts need something to tighten onto or will become loose.
@lifeadventureprojects Жыл бұрын
Loved this video, such an awesome outcome and loving the workshop area! Well done both of you.
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Thank you both. Be so fun to have you guys come up ☺️
@stephenpoessl5464 Жыл бұрын
Looks really good
@mickducati1947 Жыл бұрын
The day went so fast not farst me ole mucker or is it mukka 😜🤦♂
@joline2730 Жыл бұрын
Looking Good Dimples ‼️‼️🙂🙂🙂👌 ( ... er ... the Van ‼️😄😄)
@Discoveryowner Жыл бұрын
Not sure if your aware but you can get end caps for the Unistrut that makes the ends look nice and neat. Great job you've done too👍
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Already ordered and fitted - will show an update 👍🏻
@redballoonstickers Жыл бұрын
cracking job mel, are you gonna spray the struts with the same ford blue?
@grahamsfarmportugal2022 Жыл бұрын
It only takes 7 days according to youtube, you should have built 4 or 5 vans by now 🤣
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
yeah, the powers of editing and KZbin...reality is something totally different ;)
@mr.trolls6383 Жыл бұрын
How do you get the cables in the van, nice video.
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Watch my latest video - it's all in this one x
@vandolife3223 Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍Where do you order your unistut from ?
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Thanks, all the details and links are pinned in the comments section 👍🏻
@Jord_in_a_van Жыл бұрын
Is there any chance of warp in the solar panels?
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Nope, they’re made to be in the sun and there’s plenty of air gap underneath to allow them to work perfectly
@bjarnepost5913 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for workshop video Mel is a Man for all 🏁😃🐩👱♀️💯🚐🚃🚍🌅Lovly hello from Lolland Denmark xpost Bjarne 🌐🇬🇧🇩🇰
@viv-i-vangoesforth Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel and Becky, you mentioned the voltage on a ctek 250se. A quick question if I may Mel. Ive got a 150 watt panel on viv-i-van which outputs 18.5 volts. if I was to get an identical panel and wire it in parallell with the existing one, would both still give me 18.5 volts so I dont blow my ctek up? Should have left the question for waffle on a wednesday but you havent done any for a few weeks lol. Best regards-Kenny
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Mel says if you run the solar in parallel then yes it’ll be ok. In series - no. Good luck!
@viv-i-vangoesforth Жыл бұрын
@@SACREDTRAVELLER Cheers Becky.
@adamshaw1032 Жыл бұрын
Hi Becky is the unistrut green as it has a treatment on it? Cheers
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
It came as bare metal, and I sprayed it green. I made a video all about it so check out the playlist
@adamshaw1032 Жыл бұрын
@@SACREDTRAVELLER oh ok no worries thanks for that. New subscriber and going to have a binge watch 👍🏻
@royhighton13 Жыл бұрын
What size us your unistrut and we’re did you get it thanks
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
All unistrut info is in the description box of this video 😀💚👍🏻
@popestar100 Жыл бұрын
Hi I’m new to the channel where do you get the unistrut from had quick Google looks expensive, also the chicken shed is that temporary workshop you guys got or permanent thing ?
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Hey! Welcome. The unistrut is linked in the description box - it’s super cheap for a racking system, so don’t know what you call expensive…a length is £12.90. directchannel.uk.com/21mm-slotted-channel-3-metre?language=en¤cy=GBP&www.directchannel.uk.com&gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRMF4P98x1c-9OZ0iVQovEEorSHK5B4z21kMuJi6hmM4JpWcOCnH0EaAingEALw_wcB
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
The workshop is available for this year - not sure about the future plans of it. Contact details for the workshop will be updated in the morning 👍🏻
@peterhynes5316 Жыл бұрын
Just get the joke there That'll be gadget John Or as you know Manky gadget John
@Desmond.TuTu. Жыл бұрын
Why have you chosen to leave unistrut green ? Also those cut ends need treating or you’ll get rusty streaks down the side of your van……I know, I know we’re all armchair experts 😂
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
All the unistrut I’ve treated with red oxide paint and then I’ve painted them lime green on top. The unistrut came just plain galvanised before the start of this video 👍🏻. I’ve got a unistrut painting video coming up soon 👋🏻
@andyberry22 Жыл бұрын
I think that green unistrut looks awesome! 👌🏼
@CarpyChris1964 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing those brackets he drilled out need painting ,otherwise the dreddid rust will attack your roof🙄👍