How to Install a Solar Panel on the Roof | Idiot's Guide | DIY Sprinter Van Conversion UK

After having a bit of a nightmare trying to find a panel that would give me enough power yet fit in the small space on my roof, I eventually found the perfect solar panel on CraigSolar.

The installation process was relatively straightforward (even for me) and consisted of screwing down the panel’s brackets to the roof and then drilling a hole for the cable housing.

To simplify things, I decided not to go into any wiring or electrical systems in this video and kept it purely about the installation of the panel on the roof.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.

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Materials used:
260watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel - https://www.craigsolar.co.uk/shop/260...
Solar Panel Mounting Z Brackets - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0876KV13...
Yundxi Rubber Grommet Well Nuts - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yundxi-Rubbe...
Everbuild Puraflex Sealant Black - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HN5YOI...
Offgridtec Black Solar Cable Duct - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01AT6G08...
ECO-WORTHY Solar Panel Extensions Cables 16.4ft - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08M414Y2...

TOTAL SPEND: £233.26

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Wiring the panel to a solar charge controller:    • Wiring a Victron MPPT 100/30 Solar Charge ...  


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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Solar calculator
03:04 - Materials
04:36 - Mounting brackets
06:05 - Drilling holes
07:04 - Fixing down panel
09:39 - Fitting the housing
12:55 - Thanks