Hi, Matt! Your videos have been an invaluable asset. Thank you so much for all of them! I see a link for the drill you are using, but would you be kind enough to let me know what material my hole saw bits should be made of in order to do the roof holes and the hole for shore power? If you have a shopping link for that, I would love to try to support your channel through that 😁
Also, with the bushing, would I get the same size bushing as the hole? Here, it looks like you made a 1 3/8 in hole. Would I need a 1 3/8 inch bushing? Thanks a million!😊
Thanks for the always useful info. The knockout bushing insert you used in the hole in the roof... You'd think they would be easy to find on amazon, but, that size, not so much. Do you happen to have a link, or should I, maybe, just check the local home depot? Thanks for sharing!
We struggle with the same thing. It’s a tough size for some reason. Must not be too common. We like them because they fit 3/4 split loom. I’d try the local store for that one.
Thanks for these videos Matt! -- Hey, does the Transit have plugs just behind the driver's area on the roof to feed cables into the van? Would that work for a solar install without drilling? Thanks for teaching me.
It looks like the cable entry gland can have the MC4 connectors mounted directly in it. Is that correct? I thinking of prewiring for down the road, but not have the wire flopping around since I don't plan to have a roof rack. I know this would mean adding jumpers, later on, to connect to the panels, but I'm used to making up solar cables so that wouldn't be a problem.
That’s %100 the way to go. I extend mine only because I’m always going to mount solar right away. I think keeping the connectors tight to the gland will be the best for future use.
Sorry for being such a newb, but how do I then connect the ends you pass through the gland/roof to a power station? Basically I also need mc4 male and female ends once the wire is passed through the roof and I can’t for the life of me find an example of how to do this. Thanks!
Another great video. It looks like a Renogy 100w panel on my AVC rack would be really tight on both sides of my Maxx Delux fan Their specs say 20.9” wide. Is that the panel you’re using? Thanks!
Concur about placing the fan and solar panels toward the front of the vehicle, leaving the rear for a deck or whatever. We're intending to put the AC unit where you have the fan on this build. Any thoughts on that? Will we be able to fit solar panels on either side, like you're doing on this buld?
It really depends on your AC and solar. The width of the rack in between the blades is 60.25 we use the RTX 2000 for AC and it wouldn’t allow solar next to it. Check our Zamp Solar. They offer some different sized panels that might fit.
That’s very dependent on your build. I typically run a 20’ but cut off at least 6’ or more. It also depends how you wire your panels. I typically run in series unless connecting to a goal zero.
@@travisboeh996 the goal zero is more sensitive to higher voltage. (Limits at 50 if I remember correctly) When we wire our normal solar controller we connect in series to increase voltage and send more power through a smaller wire. For the GZ we wire in parallel and increase amps but keep our voltage lower.
Hi, Matt! Your videos have been an invaluable asset. Thank you so much for all of them! I see a link for the drill you are using, but would you be kind enough to let me know what material my hole saw bits should be made of in order to do the roof holes and the hole for shore power? If you have a shopping link for that, I would love to try to support your channel through that 😁
Thanks for all of the great videos! The top rear brakelight bracket works really well too.
Interesting idea. I’d love to see a pic.
@@AVCRIG I'll get one today and shoot it to your IG! I did the same with my promaster build
Also, with the bushing, would I get the same size bushing as the hole? Here, it looks like you made a 1 3/8 in hole. Would I need a 1 3/8 inch bushing? Thanks a million!😊
Thanks for the always useful info. The knockout bushing insert you used in the hole in the roof... You'd think they would be easy to find on amazon, but, that size, not so much. Do you happen to have a link, or should I, maybe, just check the local home depot? Thanks for sharing!
We struggle with the same thing. It’s a tough size for some reason. Must not be too common. We like them because they fit 3/4 split loom. I’d try the local store for that one.
Thanks for these videos Matt! -- Hey, does the Transit have plugs just behind the driver's area on the roof to feed cables into the van? Would that work for a solar install without drilling? Thanks for teaching me.
I'm beginning to think you really like saying "isopropyl." 😅 Awesome video, as usual! Thank you.
Haha. I do!
It looks like the cable entry gland can have the MC4 connectors mounted directly in it. Is that correct? I thinking of prewiring for down the road, but not have the wire flopping around since I don't plan to have a roof rack. I know this would mean adding jumpers, later on, to connect to the panels, but I'm used to making up solar cables so that wouldn't be a problem.
That’s %100 the way to go. I extend mine only because I’m always going to mount solar right away. I think keeping the connectors tight to the gland will be the best for future use.
Sorry for being such a newb, but how do I then connect the ends you pass through the gland/roof to a power station? Basically I also need mc4 male and female ends once the wire is passed through the roof and I can’t for the life of me find an example of how to do this. Thanks!
Most panels have an MC4 on them. You just plug them in. The bare end inside the van can wire directly to your solar controller.
Another great video. It looks like a Renogy 100w panel on my AVC rack would be really tight on both sides of my Maxx Delux fan Their specs say 20.9” wide. Is that the panel you’re using? Thanks!
Yep that’s the one! If you look back on our Instagram there’s some pics.
Concur about placing the fan and solar panels toward the front of the vehicle, leaving the rear for a deck or whatever. We're intending to put the AC unit where you have the fan on this build. Any thoughts on that? Will we be able to fit solar panels on either side, like you're doing on this buld?
It really depends on your AC and solar. The width of the rack in between the blades is 60.25 we use the RTX 2000 for AC and it wouldn’t allow solar next to it. Check our Zamp Solar. They offer some different sized panels that might fit.
One more question, what footage are you recommending 20’, 30’?
That’s very dependent on your build. I typically run a 20’ but cut off at least 6’ or more. It also depends how you wire your panels. I typically run in series unless connecting to a goal zero.
@@AVCRIG I am planning on wiring to a goal zero and was trying to figure out series vs. parallel. Can you explain why parallel for goal zero?
@@travisboeh996 the goal zero is more sensitive to higher voltage. (Limits at 50 if I remember correctly) When we wire our normal solar controller we connect in series to increase voltage and send more power through a smaller wire. For the GZ we wire in parallel and increase amps but keep our voltage lower.
What gauge MC4 do you use?
10AWG