{"id":9092,"date":"2025-06-13T11:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/06\/13\/mounting-renogy-solar-panels-on-our-diy-van-roof-rack-van-build-series-ep-4\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T11:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:49:03","slug":"mounting-renogy-solar-panels-on-our-diy-van-roof-rack-van-build-series-ep-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/06\/13\/mounting-renogy-solar-panels-on-our-diy-van-roof-rack-van-build-series-ep-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Mounting Renogy Solar Panels on our DIY Van Roof Rack | Van Build Series (Ep. 4)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yx7zm6_nVjY?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>We&#8217;re continuing our van build series! In this episode, we mount 400W (2x200W Renogy Solar Panels) onto our DIY Unistrut\/Superstrut roof rack and install a cable entry gland.<\/p>\n<p>If you find this video helpful\/entertaining, please let us know by liking it and leaving us a comment \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>We plan to install our passenger swivel seat in our NEXT episode of our #vanbuild series, so stay tuned and subscribe to our channel. Thanks for supporting us!<\/p>\n<p>[Renogy] Save 7% off Renogy products: <a href=\"https:\/\/73renogy.refr.cc\/default\/u\/itstimetocrunch\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/73renogy.refr.cc\/default\/u\/itstimetocrunch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chapters:<br \/>0:00: Intro and overview of hardware\/Renogy solar kit<br \/>1:08: How we plan to mount our solar panels to our roof rack<br \/>1:52: Up on the roof &#8211; measurements &#038; channels<br \/>2:33: Mounting solar panels<br \/>4:03: Final mount setup &#8211; explanation of what we changed<br \/>5:24: Overview of entry gland<br \/>6:29: Step-by-step walkthrough of installing an entry gland<br \/>8:38: Solar wiring<br \/>11:32: Final product and outro<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; <br \/>Follow us on IG:  itstimetocrunch (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itstimetocrunch\/)\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itstimetocrunch\/)<\/a><br \/> &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; <\/p>\n<p>For Solar Panel Installation:<\/p>\n<p>-Renogy 400W 12V General Off-Grid Solar Kit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.renogy.com\/renogy-400w-12v-general-off-grid-solar-kit\/)\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.renogy.com\/renogy-400w-12v-general-off-grid-solar-kit\/)<\/a><br \/>&#8212;-The full kit we ordered included: Solar Panel: 2*200W 12V Rigid Solar Panel, Charge Controller: Rover 40A MPPT W\/ LCD &#038; BT1 Module, Accessory Set: Premium<br \/>&#8212;-Note: we don&#8217;t have a code, but if you search around, you should be able to find 10% off!<br \/>-(2) Renogy 200W PV (58.70\u201d x 27.5\u201d)<br \/>-Premium Accessory Set<br \/>-(8) Renogy Z Brackets<br \/>-(8) Renogy 1\/4\u201d  Nuts\/Bolts\/Split Ring Washer<br \/>-(1) 10&#8242; Unistrut\/Superstrut cut into (2) 5&#8242; long cross arms (see our roof rack video)<br \/>-(16) SS 1\/4\u201d 1\u201d Hex bolts<br \/>-(16) SS 1\/4\u201d Lock Washers<br \/>-(16) 1\/4\u201d Strut Nuts<br \/>-(16) 1\/2\u201d Saddle Washers (if using brackets upright)<br \/>-Larger diameter ensures the 1\/4\u201d bolt aligns with the strut nut<br \/>-(16) 1\/2\u201d Strut Washers (if using brackets upside down) <br \/>-Larger diameter ensures the 1\/4\u201d bolt aligns with the strut nut<\/p>\n<p>For mounting cross arms to main roof rack:<br \/>-(4) 3\/8\u201d 1\u201d Galvanized Bolts<br \/>-(4) 3\/8\u201d Galvanized Split Ring Washer<br \/>-(4) 3\/8\u201d 1\u201d Galvanized Washer<br \/>-(4) 3\/8\u201d Strut Nut<\/p>\n<p>For Entry Gland:<br \/>-BougeRV Entry Gland (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vAnMLp)\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vAnMLp)<\/a> &#8211; Includes (3) Phillips self tapping screws<br \/>-Dicor Lap Sealant (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SpJQBj)\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SpJQBj)<\/a><br \/>-1\/2\u201d Butyl Tape (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vAnTGP)\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vAnTGP)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tools:<br \/>-Milwaukee M12 Cordless Driver<br \/>-Socket Wrench + sockets<br \/>-Crescent Wrench<br \/>-Driver Bits<br \/>-Caulk Gun<\/p>\n<p>Our Amazon Van Conversion Product List: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/lianabestfitness\/list\/1XPC4TQ90Q1XF?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsflianabestfitness_0RMN9EFD5JF7223X4RWX<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/lianabestfitness\/list\/1XPC4TQ90Q1XF?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsflianabestfitness_0RMN9EFD5JF7223X4RWX<br<\/a> \/><br \/>&#8211; Full disclosure: if you click on the Amazon links above and make a purchase, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. We will only ever recommend products we actually use. Thanks for supporting us!<\/p>\n<p> &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; <\/p>\n<p>Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensound.com\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.bensound.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p> &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; <\/p>\n<p>#diyvanbuild #diyvan #vanconversion #vanbuild #vanbuildseries #renogy #solarpanels #solarpanelsinstallation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re continuing our van build series! In this episode, we mount 400W (2x200W Renogy Solar Panels) onto our DIY Unistrut\/Superstrut roof rack and install a cable entry gland. 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