Fitting a Solar Panel & Insulation to Our Van - Vauxhall Vivaro SWB Van Conversion PT2

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In this episode of our Vivaro van conversion series we install a solar panel and split charging kit which will help keep the leisure battery topped up whilst on the move. We then move on to the wiring, van insulation and add the laminate flooring in.
Join us as we convert a Vauxhall Vivaro SWB into a tiny home on wheels. We will be documenting the full build so make sure you subscribe and turn your notifications on!
P.S The build will be for sale at the end so prepare yourselves to become a van lifer!
Thanks a million for watching and see you soon!
If you enjoy what you see, send a ‘thank you’ cider to: paypal.me/nicolakb
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HELLO!
I’m Nic, a full time UK based van dweller. I self-converted my Vauxhall Vivaro aka LL Cool Van in to a mini off grid beast so I can run off to the wilderness and never return.
I share my tiny living, eco living and travel stories here, with the hope to inspire and encourage you all to grab your dreams and live outside the box!
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Комментарии : 46

@janekulatowski 4 года назад

I'm so happy to find your channel, before the start of my own van build. It shows that it's not that difficult. keep posting build progress, please!

@DutchAussieProductions 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. It is starting to look very good. I enjoy watching other people's ideas come to fruition.

@adamvincent-garland7699 4 года назад

I have the same style van so am really enjoying your videos and am really inspired by all your work so far. Looking fwd to the next video already :)

@Scrambler85 4 года назад

Nice work and nice editing. A thumbs up video 👍

@grahamcartwright314 4 года назад

Great video guys 👍 you deserve a tonne more views

@Wheelgooddriving 4 года назад

Very interesting seeing you do the same van im currently doing 😎👌

@Wheelgooddriving 4 года назад

Green Earthling and you. Been waiting for your next video, excited to see it 👌

@kevnrob1 3 года назад

I've been watching your van build videos, and really enjoying them. The only thing I find difficult about watching is that when the music comes on I have to hurry to turn it down. If you could keep the volume of the music consistent with the volume of the dialogue it would be much more pleasant.

@nicroams 3 года назад

Thank you for the feedback 😄. These videos are quite old now and I believe my since this playlist the audio issues have been fixed 🤗

@deancurtis995 4 года назад

Great video looking forward to seeing what cupboards you use as have the same van myself and researching before committing

@mikeb6385 4 года назад

Great content thanks, I'm just starting my conversion. Can I ask how did you finish off the flooring at the rear of the van? Is there a threshold available that would fit taking into account the raised height of the new floor? Keep up the good work.

@briancohen1967 4 года назад

No grommets for electrical cables through the roof not good 🔥

@Offensiveword 3 года назад

Some people make a living from converting vans into campers .... you and ya fella billy should get a big sprinter next x

@Bk_MxLife 4 года назад

Cool build so far how's the van holding up mecainc wise any problems what year is it as looking for my self

@lovisasvarden2220 3 года назад

Hi there, thanks for a great video! How are you wiring the cables to the battery? I see you don't have an inverter, do you charge you laptop in the van? Would be very grateful for response as this electric stuff is doing my head in!! Thanks :)

@ipodgooroo 4 года назад

With your wiring, was it only necessary to run the positive wire to each appliance (lights etc) when you were mapping out where the wires were going to and then taping in place?

@igorkukushkin3656 4 года назад

Please, new video!!! I go take Vivaran

@percyvere529psg 2 года назад

Hi when drill through to battery box through grommet is it double skinned as couldn’t go any further do you have to use a long drill through to where the battery is thanks in advance graham

@russellnewton6660 3 года назад

Why is it that every vanfit I see, the person seems pretty clued up about electrics, I know naff all about electrics apart from fitting a plug or a fuse lol.

@italianflipper1686 4 года назад

Just found you and loving the channel! You got yourself a new subscriber :) I have a channel and would love to collab!

@paulgriffin4820 3 года назад

Hi im lovin yr vids im convertin my van into a capervan how much was yr solar charge system all together on the Vauxhall vivaro? Thanks

@nicroams 3 года назад

Hey! Everything I've kitted my van out with (a different vauxhall vivaro to this build but similar system is over on my website www.nicroams.co.uk/my-van-vauxhall-vivaro-swb/ with prices or I have a working document with everything on too www.nicroams.co.uk/ebooks/ :) Hope this helps

@ThorsTreasure 3 года назад

Any problems with glas wool just doe it today?

@ThorsTreasure 3 года назад

@@nicroams great cheers

@MonaichFother 2 года назад

12:34 No stagger? I didn't understand the logic of cutting the boards, they can all be different lengths, it's stronger that way.It should be like brickwork with the joins directly across from a full board.

@dylanprice5493 Год назад

What size screws have you been using for each part of the build?

@nicroams Год назад

Hey Dylan, unfortunately I can’t remember as this build was over 3 years ago now but typically we pick a size that goes through the one piece of wood and grabs the next piece by about 5-10mm depending on the wood. I recommend grabbing a selection of countersunk screws as you’ll probably use them all 🤗

@angelabrown2176 3 года назад

Is it still "our van" or is it just "your van" now ?

@ROLYTHETAXI 3 года назад

Can you add a link for the solar kit please x

@nicroams 3 года назад

Hey, all solar stuff is linked in the description. Alternatively you can find everything on my website www.nicroams.co.uk GJ build 🤗

@allanb52 3 года назад

What do you need solar for, or even a second batter and split charge system? I run my fridge only when I travel and in a year lose maybe 1/2 litre of milk, but save all that money and trouble. Plus I don't have to park in the sun which is a terrible thing to do in Europe. The USB/phone charging uses nothing and spent £60 on a lithium jump starter just in case and can help out another stranded traveller. Oh the Vivaro takes a larger battery too, which I fitted when I changed it. I hope you ground off the lugs in the roof structure or you lose 3cm in headroom? You also lost another few cm with that bulky flooring which is completely unecessary, my van is warm with only reflective sliver liner under the ply and a nice warm bit of carpet costing £10. When it gets dirty, which it hasn't in 4 years, I put a new bit in. My daughter did what you did in her Trafic and now cannot sit up straight without their heads touching the ceiling. Hope this helps others doing a Trafic/Vivaro converters.

@nicroams 3 года назад

I think it really depends on what look you're going for, I personally don't like the carpet look but each to their own. Like you said there are benefits of doing that but just not for me and the design intended. In regards to the head space, yes the vivaro etc are small so you need to ensure you build your benches and beds with that in mind. In this conversion you will be able to sit up without your head touching the ceiling. The solar and second battery are so the home space is completely separate to the van and to be able to go off grid. Everyone who lives in a van are after different things therefore I wouldn't expect anyone to copy this build if they prioritiae the extra inch and aren't fussed on design 😄. I live in a vivario full time (not this one) and I am completely happy with the cladded look, makes it much more homier and I couldn't imagine not having solar, split charger and separate battery as I rely on all those things for work. Solar is a bit shit right now because of winter but in the summer it was more than enough energy for what I needed.

@joshsaunders2607 4 года назад

I may be wrong but isnt that insulation going to absorb moisture?

@neilgrice9251 4 года назад

Josh - what would you use as I am interested?

@alexhackett-evans2630 4 года назад

I was wondering similarly, I've seen a lot of people recommending kingspan material being better suited to vans, possibly being better insulating too? And using a spray foam in the hard to reach bits, was curious if this the case to your knowledge and experience?

@crpth1 3 года назад

4:36 For goodness sake, connect the aux. battery AFTER the main fuses. NEVER before! Even if the technical knowledge is missing. Just apply some common sense! If the manufacturer use those large fuses. They probably have a good reason for that. ;-) Cheers

@AshleyJonesFR 3 года назад

You can connect before fuses no problem if you fit an inline fuse going to the leisure battery.

@Jonny_Karate 4 года назад

What are you actually supposed to do with your arms though??? Please do a tutorial for this also.

@NorthWalesCampers 4 года назад

I'm worried about the mounting of the solar panel and the way you've fitted your cable gland entry. And if your now offering custom builds do you have the right qualifications regarding gas and electric. Your opening yourself up to a lawsuit if something happens. If not employ a mobile engineer to install the gas and mains electrics as you should ideally supply installation certs.

@NorthWalesCampers 4 года назад

@@nicroams hi thanks for getting back to me. I'm an AWS mobile caravan and motorhome service engineer. If you need any advice regarding any part of your installation I'll need more than happy to help. I'm based in North Wales if you're this way at all. I'm assuming you're down south.

@mikepell9326 4 года назад

you're better off not compressing it too when using adhesives like that as the adhesive relies on the bead to make a good contact and you can push it all out and not leave as much under it to bond. Run a bead around the edge after to neaten it up by all means but pushing it down isnt great.