we are adding more solar panels to our selfbuild campervan roof

we are adding more solar panels to our selfbuild campervan roof
Hi and welcome back to our channel
This week we are adding more solar panels to our selfbuild campervan roof, this is to help us harness what little sunlight is available in the winter months we currently have 2 x 160w of solar we are adding another 220w giving us a total of 540w more than enough for the 3/4 of the year, but hopefully a helping hand in the winter when we need it most we need to alter the shower vent and install a low profile one as the new panel will sit over the top of this, and while we are there we are adding more lights!
Parts list:
LOW PROFILE BLACK ROOF AIR DUCT VENT:
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200W Solar Panel Monocrystalline :
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3545577183...
Sudoo Solar Fuse In-Line Waterproof Rated:
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Solar Panel Connectors:
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Solar Cable Y Distributor 1 Pair 4mm²:
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we are adding more solar panels to our selfbuild campervan roof

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Hi Sam we watch you every video and also come to your talks at the festivals.

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[@RickyDove]

I do,, watching from Hull East Yorkshire 👍

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I do Rob from Kent 👍

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[@richardockenden8669]

I do Sam , met you at Elvington vanlovefest for a mini van tour. Thanks regards Richard.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I remember😁👍 what a great weekend it was

[@dna_camperventures7059]

I do Sam was great seeing you at Van Love Fest and your talk was better than your first one we saw at Van life festival which was great to start with. Daisy N Andy 🤙

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Tgank you so much I think nerves got the better of me at the first one 😁👍

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[@dmaher2007]

I do. Cheers.

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[@johnpotter9046]

Great video and yes I Do.

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I do!

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[@ThePistol1977]

Great video Sam I do

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[@angelamcnally9819]

Hi Sam we watch every week, just converting our t6. Hope to see you at dub festival 😂

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

😁👍We're having a few weeks off from the festivals the next one We're attending is the campervan overland celebration @ Newbury at tge end of the month

[@philpowell6915]

I do buddy....

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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[@sasmicky71]

I do from blaydon .just starting my strinter project. Thanks for the tips

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Good luck with your build👍we have a Facebook group if you need any help during your build

[@markmaxwell1969]

I do.

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[@renovateandflip2073]

Love it mate

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[@Ritarelay]

Weeee dooooo 😅 ( ritarelay) ❤

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[@northeastcarpfishing]

Great vid mate didn’t realise you could get a inline fuse for solar leads and we do

[@AXISUK]

Was just about to write this 😂 learn something new everyday 😊 I do 👍🏻

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I only found out speak with Greg so I've added one to each panel in case they fail 2 x 15 amp and 1 x 20 amp

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Technology keeps improving, so we need to keep up to speed with it

[@AXISUK]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife will look at adding some of these when I strip my panels off to do the unistrut 👍🏻

[@campervancodgers124]

We do x

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I knew you would 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@TheCraftyAdventurers800]

Hi Sam, great vlog as always and yes we watch them to the end 😃👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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[@harmtuntler8555]

Very nice ty, i have 400watts on my crafter talvor fitted myself great job cheers Harry

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[@drewhodge3820]

I watch all the way through. Great video packed full of info as always.

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[@Blackhammer123]

I do Sam love watching you very informative you've done a cracking job on your van love it👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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[@mariogajewski6069]

Clad you are on the screen again love to learn about van antics.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheer pal 🍻

[@Ribliam]

Watched to the end, I’ll be mounting my own panel shortly great to get ideas 👍.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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[@WattsOccurring]

Great job pal 👍 I do 😜

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers 🍻 see you in a few weeks hopefully with the wife in tow too

[@WattsOccurring]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife will do, all being well. Be lovely to meet the wife too...a new channel name then - @TheCraftyBlindersvanlifewithWife 😂😜😂

[@johncafferty7681]

A crafty little vent replacement. Great job! 👍 I do.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I like that comment 👍😁

[@christinamacintyre9972]

Love that new fan cover - i havent got to that point yet but going to need something to cool down the transporter - looks like that may be the ticket

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

There is no noise from it either it works a treat😁👍

[@backscratcher383.7]

I do too

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[@backscratcher383.7]

Oh, I was up where you live on Friday last week and today, not a whiff of that muck spreading stuff you was on about lol 😂

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

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I even saw the magic van parked up your drive, looks even better in the flesh Sam, a credit to you.

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We do - Rita relay x

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[@CarpyChris1964]

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If you know you know😉👍

[@gonefilming2020]

Hi mate, another easy-to-follow hands-on video, that takes the scare out of doing things yourself. 😊👍 You are henceforth to be known as "One-armed Sam" (as you manage to work with one hand while filming with the other...) 😂 Adding solar is the next bucket list item (oh wait - gotta build the support structure yet) and I already have 3 x 180W panels, that will fit EXACTLY betwenn the vents front and back with no room to spare. No bathroom vent, so one less headache. 🙂 Are all the panels hooked to one controller? Cheers from Germany and hugs to you, Lisa & Riley! Stay safe. 🚐☁🍀

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Yes, mate, all ran in parallel due to the sizing of the panels They are working well, so I'm glad i got on and completed the job

[@billbesty1000]

hi sam just got the fan vent. what are the physical sizes of your panels. and what make . keep up the good work

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

With out going up to measure them I don't know they are 170watt renogy and a 220watt non named brand

[@RyanSmith-ec1bc]

Hi pal u in Workington I’m sure that was Cliff in one of your vids I just got a crafter and having trouble with it looking for help on it

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Hi that was Cliff I'm based in Great Broughton what's up with your van

[@keswickadventure]

Nice job. How did you wire them? Did you fit another solar controller for the new panel?

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

No mate, I sized my controller to take the additional panel

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Stainless steel panhead screws ( pre-sprayed) are imho a better solution ?

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

What's that for sorry?

[@DaveandChez.]

I do charrrrver , just got my panels other day , can't wait to get them on . What solar setup you pushing now in total ? 👌👍

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

540watt mate 1 x 30amp dc-dc charger my put another one one for winter

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[@PK_Blinder]

Was that new battery dugger dugger or old battery dugger dugger...?🤔

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Standard old knackered battery dugger duggers 🤣🤣🤣

[@neilbrownlee787]

The smell was not just cow sh*t - they are using human/livestock mix which is why it was so bad 😭😭😭😭

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Nice😬💩

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I do 👍

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