We mounted the Fan-tastic vent fan along with two 100W solar panels on custom roof rails!

The first, major steps to our van conversion was a success! We went a little unconventional with the roof rail setup, but the low cost solution works like a charm!

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Vent Fan Overview
00:48 - Marking Template
01:20 - Cutting the hole
02:05 - Making the frame
02:30 - Applying sealant and placing the fan
03:08 - Screwing the fan down
03:34 - Sealing the edges of the fan
04:01 - Roof rail install
04:30 - Installing Rivnuts for roof rails
05:19 - Making Solar panel brackets
07:09 - Installing rivets for brackets
07:50 - Cleaning rust on the roof
08:35 - Mounting solar panels
09:58 - Installing cable gland
11:04 - Final roof shot

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Fan-tastic Fan 2250 - https://amzn.to/3kzUWAP
100W Solar Panels - https://amzn.to/3kvP0c1
Strut Channels - https://amzn.to/35yh35Q
Strut Channel Nuts M8 - https://amzn.to/2Rlevzz
M8 Bolts - https://amzn.to/3iwYwuo
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Sikaflex 252 - https://amzn.to/35xW0A3
DAP Black RTV - https://amzn.to/3htNmoC
OSI White exterior sealant - https://amzn.to/3mfCSgg
Parallel Y Solar Connector - https://amzn.to/2YyJTia
Roof Cable Entry Gland - https://amzn.to/2QmpQyN
M8 Rivnut - https://amzn.to/2ZzCrDN

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