Vauxhall Vivaro Campervan Conversion - Pt4 - Fitting The Solar Panel and Starting On The Ceiling

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  • Опубліковано 8 січ 2025

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  • @Ballyanden1
    @Ballyanden1 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another great video. This is now becoming my Sunday night routine. Keep up the good work and see you again next week.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Andrew, glad your enjoying the series. Many more to come.

  • @Wijkkie
    @Wijkkie Рік тому

    I also placed a solar panel on my roof, but I took the panel also on the roof. Placed the holders on the roof, placed the panel in it. And then you know exactly where the holders are coming.Saves a lot of time in measurement......

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jack, Ill try that next time. Thanks for watching

  • @patrickpirelli7897
    @patrickpirelli7897 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant I can vision that van looking great

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 місяців тому

      Thanks, the van turned out really well

    • @patrickpirelli7897
      @patrickpirelli7897 8 місяців тому

      @@dave-watson I'me in saltburn by the sea in my van and I've just ordered a solar kit just wondering if there's any plastic pieces ya can buy to bridge the low points of the roof on a vivaro, I'me sure I've seen them for sale somewhere

  • @renaulttraficconversion
    @renaulttraficconversion 2 роки тому

    Another great video, Dave. I have subscribed and will see all of your videos when time permits. It was a pleasure to watch the first four. Have a nice day.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot, hope you enjoy the full series.

  • @pestguard1
    @pestguard1 2 роки тому

    Fantastic videos Dave

  • @andrewcornford2306
    @andrewcornford2306 2 роки тому

    Another good video Dave. However you could have mounted the solar panel on roof bars and fed the cables down the plastic sections above your rear lights, then through one of the holes were the van loom goes, sealed it job done. No holes in the roof = no chance of leaks in the future.

  • @thewanderer8
    @thewanderer8 Рік тому +1

    Great videos. It would have helped me greatly if you'd included a materials list; what you bought and where from :-) . Im just starting my SWB Vivaro conversion, identical vehicle to yours. At the moment, still trying to figure out what floor insulation you used - what it was and where from. Cheers.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  Рік тому +1

      Hi, I do have a parts and cost list in another video. ua-cam.com/video/wO4l6YfpUVU/v-deo.html I got most of it on ebay and amazon but the floor insulation was 7mm closed cell foam and it took 10sqm for the LWB. If you search for that on ebay a load of it should come up. Good luck with your conversion, it's a great project to do.

    • @thewanderer8
      @thewanderer8 Рік тому

      @@dave-watson Ha! That's brilliant. Just what I was after. Thanks.

  • @Liam-xp1do
    @Liam-xp1do 11 місяців тому

    Hi Dave, thanks again for these videos. Ive been following along for my own conversion. Im wondering if the horizontal ceiling batons are only necessary if you plan to use cladding for the ceiling?
    Im think about just using 6mm ply, same as the wall panelling. Granted, not as pretty but hoping it will be functionally the same?
    If so do you reckon you can just put the ply straight onto the metal framework?
    Many thanks

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 місяців тому

      Hi Liam, Glad the videos are helpful. Yes i think you could put the ply onto the steel framework with some self tappers only thing is the ply may sag a bit and might need some support between the ceiling ribs of the van. Hope that helps.

  • @jinjocat
    @jinjocat 2 роки тому +1

    I'm curious: why didn't you put the solar panel on sideways, and leave more room for expansion?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому

      Hi Ian, I was pretty sure I was only going to put the one panel on.

  • @DanPos
    @DanPos 2 роки тому

    Do you have a link to those expanding props? I cant find them on screwfixes website?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Dan, Here is a link to the ones I got.
      www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-extension-support-rod-2-9m/356pr

  • @sandyallen1610
    @sandyallen1610 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video I now know how to do my ceiling.but please give warning when cutting wood.i had my headphones on and almost lost my hearing 🙉😁

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear the video helped. And I know, the camera mic took a pounding with the big power tools.

  • @bradleymcglynn5219
    @bradleymcglynn5219 2 роки тому

    Hey Dave, with the down lights what’s the set up for the supply? 12v down lights with a 12v supply? If so did you have to use a driver still in series to the lights

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому

      The lights are all 12v and the lead runs from the lights to fuse box and then the fuse box to the leisure battery. Here is a link to a video i did on the electrics ua-cam.com/video/_oyi8PhQ7p0/v-deo.html Hope that helps.

    • @bradleymcglynn5219
      @bradleymcglynn5219 2 роки тому

      @@dave-watson perfect thanks Dave

  • @brianmac1056
    @brianmac1056 Рік тому

    What size screws did you use to attach the wood to the ceiling.
    Thanks.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  Рік тому +1

      If I remember correctly I used 25mm self tappers to attach the cross beams to the ribs of the van and 16mm wood screws to attach the cladding to the beams. Hope that helps.

  • @LeeDavies-vy9fd
    @LeeDavies-vy9fd Рік тому

    iv noticed well this build as been done for quite a while why did u always drill everything as u can get screws that self drill and screw :/ would that not of been easier ? just asking

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  Рік тому

      Hi lee, I find it more accurate to drill a pilot hole. the self drilling screws sometimes wobble about on the steel before they gat a bite.

    • @LeeDavies-vy9fd
      @LeeDavies-vy9fd Рік тому

      @@dave-watson Makes sense lovely van btw i have the same and really thinking of turning it into a stealth camper.

  • @ryankirk4257
    @ryankirk4257 2 роки тому

    When you were looking at the inner roof there’s a yellow lock on your rear door I have the same but the part in the van is broken any idea where I can buy this part? Anyone! cheers guys

    • @d_s_ctube
      @d_s_ctube 2 роки тому

      Ebay. Rear door latch.

  • @alyc9473
    @alyc9473 2 роки тому

    hi dave, i was wondering what solar panel you have used here, and if possible could you provide a link? Thank you

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 роки тому

      Hi Aly, I think it was a 110w renogy panel. Sorry I don't have a link to it but If I remember correctly I got it on ebay.

    • @alyc9473
      @alyc9473 2 роки тому

      @@dave-watson thank you, appreciate the help, starting my own Renault traffic build, and might be asking a few more questions in the near future. Enjoying the videos also.