{"id":18246,"date":"2025-10-27T21:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/10\/27\/installing-renogy-400-watt-solar-panels-and-diy-solar-roof-rack-on-our-van-van-build-ep-26\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T21:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:22:49","slug":"installing-renogy-400-watt-solar-panels-and-diy-solar-roof-rack-on-our-van-van-build-ep-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/10\/27\/installing-renogy-400-watt-solar-panels-and-diy-solar-roof-rack-on-our-van-van-build-ep-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Installing Renogy 400 Watt Solar Panels and DIY Solar Roof Rack On Our Van &#8211; Van Build Ep 26"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Lq-SAg0NuY?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The 26th episode of our van build\/conversion series showcases how we installed 4 &#8211; 100 Watt Renogy Solar Panels and a DIY Solar Roof Rack on the roof of our Sprinter Van.  We also connected the panels to the Renogy Rover 40Amp Solar Charge Controller and to our 100Ah Battle Born Lithium Battery.<\/p>\n<p>Related Episodes:<br \/>* Installing Roof Rails: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b9r9k4ugQ0I\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/b9r9k4ugQ0I<\/a> <br \/>* Installing Truck Bed Liner to the Roof: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_YvKZ67I-4s\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/_YvKZ67I-4s<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Van Build Series: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLfHkUGUkCAgw1D-RgEz262fOdf3RjNad8\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLfHkUGUkCAgw1D-RgEz262fOdf3RjNad8<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and if you enjoyed this video or found it helpful, please give it a like!<\/p>\n<p>\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac\u25ac<br \/>We are a part of the Amazon Affiliate program and earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!<br \/>Tools and Items Used In Video (Renogy and Amazon Links are Affiliate Links):<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in Renogy&#8217;s products, use promo code: Mathersonthemap for 10% off! <\/p>\n<p>Solar:<br \/>* 400 Watts Solar Premium Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/renogy.sjv.io\/c\/3224570\/1200820\/14864?prodsku=1263&#038;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogy.com%2Frenogy-400-watt-12-volt-premium-solar-complete-kit%2F&#038;intsrc=PUI2_9257<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/renogy.sjv.io\/c\/3224570\/1200820\/14864?prodsku=1263&#038;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogy.com%2Frenogy-400-watt-12-volt-premium-solar-complete-kit%2F&#038;intsrc=PUI2_9257<br<\/a> \/>* (This includes the charge controller, blue tooth module, tray cables, fuses, etc)<br \/>* Cable Entry Gland (What we used): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Y1Jcyn\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Y1Jcyn<\/a><br \/>* Cable Entry Gland with lip: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2S4RCkR\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2S4RCkR<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Additional Items:<br \/>* Roof Rails: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33G0kJo\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/33G0kJo<\/a> <br \/>* 3M Tape: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ztk7lH\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ztk7lH<\/a> <br \/>* Dicor Lap Sealant: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cL3JeB\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cL3JeB<\/a> <br \/>* Rubber Grommets: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cNOJwH\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cNOJwH<\/a> <br \/>* Rust-Oleum Rust Prevention Black Paint: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eMlZWM\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eMlZWM<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Battery:<br \/>* Battle Born Lithium 100Ah: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YehTB9\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YehTB9<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Cell Booster (Additional Wire from Cable Entry Gland:<br \/>* weBoost Drive Reach<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2x4zr7l\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2x4zr7l<\/a> 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