Easy Budget DIY Unistrut Solar Panel Rack for a Ford Transit with Plans

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024

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  • @dickvankoughnett2331
    @dickvankoughnett2331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Job. unistrut sell a spring loaded nut that slide up inside the rail ,and stay where you put them . mite make your job a bit easier and nothing protruding below the strut. Like this build series thanks Kookz

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know we tried to use the sping nut but the spring nuts didn't have nylons and didn't seem as strong as the nylock bolts with a washer and a strong positive connection. I returned the spring nuts I figured you can't really see the bolts hanging down from the ground so it looks very clean still. Thanks we got more coming!

  • @dh1147
    @dh1147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why would anyone dislike a kookz video anyways! Thanks so helpful AS ALWAYS!!!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      DH you are daaaa besssssst.....

  • @rodjacksn
    @rodjacksn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job, Dani & Kevin 👏👍👍😊!!!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rod! We have a lot more coming! See you soon!

  • @owenparker6651
    @owenparker6651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nicely done indeed. if that bedliner starts to peel off, use some sandpaper or steel wool or something to rough the unistrut up a tad before painting. Also, if you find the metal on metal brackets loosening up or making noise, use some of that foam tape or neoprene between the brackets and struts, etc. to get a nice tight and noise free connection! Good thinking on the rubber stoppers. Thinking outside the box! :)

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great ideas. I wish I could go back and add everything you said. Thans!

    • @MsRotorwings
      @MsRotorwings 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, he should’ve used a Brillo pad to rough up the unistrut surface so that the bed liner or paint adheres to it.

  • @AB-C1
    @AB-C1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job guys! Well done! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Share your finished product with us on Instagram @vankookz

  • @kathleenreyes4345
    @kathleenreyes4345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty cool-Great job…thanks for sharing!!

  • @PruthviChauhan
    @PruthviChauhan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are so sweeeeeet.... Thank you for all the hard work you guys put in and thanks for sharing the wealth of info. Saved me bunch.

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our pleasure! Thanks for the Love!

  • @robadair
    @robadair 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, Kookz. I’ve been away, happy to see you with a new project!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Rob! Thanks man! Appreciate it!

  • @kathleenreyes4345
    @kathleenreyes4345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty cool and great job!! Thanks foe sharing tour plans and material! 🥰

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome we hope this helps 😊

  • @teslafudge1585
    @teslafudge1585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful install. Clean af ya Kookz. Crispy & fresh.

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shits crispy AF! Thanks guys! 😊

  • @annacosentine3616
    @annacosentine3616 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These plans are SO worth it!!! Order now. Great job Kookz ;)

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Anna! 😊

  • @bettykroll
    @bettykroll ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great instructions! I have a sprinter that didn’t come with the factory rack channel. This video will make it easier for me to install my solar.

  • @FreeMissions
    @FreeMissions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the extra know-how on the step bit. You guys are freaking awesome! Love your content. Love your style and vibes. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for all that you do!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pete! Dude when we learned about the step bit a few years ago we use it all the time now. You can get them cheap at Harbor Frieght and they are pretty nice just get the Hercules brand line. Appreciate the kind words. We have a lot of content to get through so we will be regularly posting again. See you soon!

    • @FreeMissions
      @FreeMissions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Vankookz I'll be watching every video!!

  • @trevista415
    @trevista415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! This cook needs this video for sure! Nice one~~~~~

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TreVista! The Crocoldile! Dude what's up! Do you have a van? Miss you brother. We aren't too far away if you ever head up the 80 let me know.

  • @hermanlighthall3972
    @hermanlighthall3972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wonder twins, another great DYI. My better half said she would help me, but she have a fear
    of heights. HHmmm 🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Herman! Yeah it can be terrifying up there on the roof it's a looking way down. No worksman comp claims or OSHA here ar Vankookz Kustomz.

  • @VanningAintNoJoke
    @VanningAintNoJoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video so much you kookz rule!!!!!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude! This van is really coming along.

  • @VanningAintNoJoke
    @VanningAintNoJoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great infoRMATIOM for a kook like me!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro I love how these bands have those threads on the roof for the rack.

  • @JayDubber
    @JayDubber 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job 👍🏼🔥

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 🙏

  • @TAOTM
    @TAOTM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks good.. but I don't see a parts list in description as stated in video

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! There's a link that will take you to our website that has them. It's the first link in the description.

  • @hermanlighthall3972
    @hermanlighthall3972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh by the way have a Happy Thanksgiving !!!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Herman! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! See you next week!

  • @Auxbeam
    @Auxbeam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Buddy did you get the measurement?

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I will message you this week on IG

    • @Auxbeam
      @Auxbeam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Vankookz Appreciated!

  • @kimberlybaker603
    @kimberlybaker603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the magnetic spacers? I cant find them anywhere and no one seems to know where to find them at the hardware stores. Thanks!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We got them in the unistrut area in Home Depot they are like individually wrapped in bags I think they come in like a 5/6 pack

  • @wkt3494
    @wkt3494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you mount the front fan, is it above the cab area?

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo dude! It's a bit back from the front in line with the slider door

  • @VanningAintNoJoke
    @VanningAintNoJoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey when I click the link for the guide nothing happens

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weird it just worked when I tested it out again.

  • @davidg.johnson7208
    @davidg.johnson7208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A small dremmel would work better at making the bolt hole larger, rather than the file and drill. One slip with the drill and the file would travel across the roof of the van!

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True. I do have a dremmel but just reacted and made it happen. Luckily no shitty van paint jobs were hurt during the making of this film.

  • @TheSoundtec
    @TheSoundtec ปีที่แล้ว

    Humm you forgot to mention you charge..

    • @Vankookz
      @Vankookz  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah… $6