S1E16 Killer Roof Rack and Tilting Solar Panels

This is the most over the top project to date for Van on the Run custom RV build/conversion. Over three days we built an all-aluminum roof rack frame that not only acts as a mounting place for solar panels that tilt both east and west, but it also adds a massive amount of lockable storage. Oh, and a 5 foot by 7 foot roof deck. Watch some awesome welding with very close-up shots. I hope you will be as entertained as I was.

Join me on my adventures as I build out my first van for fulltime van life. Experience the fears, thrills, and wins as I tackle DIY projects I have never done before. In exchange I will put myself out there with some crazy ideas on what I think would make a good modern custom RV build.

My goal is to go minimalist on the road fully embracing minimalism and all the challenges that presents. Of course, I cannot give up all of life's luxuries, so yes, I will have a shower, toilet, full kitchen, queen bed, tricked out couch, and so much more. All of this powered via solar with 1260 watts of solar panels feeding a 5.4 kwh lithium battery and a 5000-watt inverter/charger (all Victron) for a completely off grid tiny home.