@@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
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.
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......
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.
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
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.
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.
Hi, I do have a parts and cost list in another video. th-cam.com/video/wO4l6YfpUVU/w-d-xo.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.
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.
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
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
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 th-cam.com/video/_oyi8PhQ7p0/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps.
@@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.
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
Thanks for another great video. This is now becoming my Sunday night routine. Keep up the good work and see you again next week.
Thanks a lot Andrew, glad your enjoying the series. Many more to come.
Brilliant I can vision that van looking great
Thanks, the van turned out really well
@@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
Fantastic videos Dave
Thanks a lot Brian
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.
Thanks a lot, hope you enjoy the full series.
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......
Thanks Jack, Ill try that next time. Thanks for watching
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.
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
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.
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.
Hi, I do have a parts and cost list in another video. th-cam.com/video/wO4l6YfpUVU/w-d-xo.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.
@@dave-watson Ha! That's brilliant. Just what I was after. Thanks.
I'm curious: why didn't you put the solar panel on sideways, and leave more room for expansion?
Hi Ian, I was pretty sure I was only going to put the one panel on.
Do you have a link to those expanding props? I cant find them on screwfixes website?
Hi Dan, Here is a link to the ones I got.
www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-extension-support-rod-2-9m/356pr
What size screws did you use to attach the wood to the ceiling.
Thanks.
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.
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
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.
@@dave-watson Makes sense lovely van btw i have the same and really thinking of turning it into a stealth camper.
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
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 th-cam.com/video/_oyi8PhQ7p0/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps.
@@dave-watson perfect thanks Dave
hi dave, i was wondering what solar panel you have used here, and if possible could you provide a link? Thank you
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.
@@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.
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
Ebay. Rear door latch.
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 🙉😁
Glad to hear the video helped. And I know, the camera mic took a pounding with the big power tools.