Ford Transit Van Build Australia | Vanlife Australia Episode 13

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**VIDEO CORRECTION**: Solar panels wired in PARALLEL not series as mentioned. Diagram shows panels in parallel! Sorry about the confusion

This is the 13th build episode we install 500w of solar panels and a build an amazing wooden sun deck roof of the previously build roof rack.

Once completed we will move into my van to join the van life movement in Australia, allowing us to live, and travel full time! We cannot wait to get out there and overland Australia

I appreciate all comments, feedback and constructive criticism along the way!

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PARTS USED
Here is the list of parts and items we have used on the van build is this episode and thus far. Some are affiliate links from amazon and others are where I could find it cheaper on other web sites such as Ebay.

THIS BUILD EPISODE
100w solar panel https://ebay.us/N3rl0G
Large panel solar panels https://ebay.us/sWUKuw
Solar Cable Entry Housing Mount https://amzn.to/2QrvliZ
Solar Inline fuse https://amzn.to/2SZB15t
Solar Cable Extension https://amzn.to/3gZFPQj
Led light bar https://ebay.us/fKrS9Z
Tie Down D rings https://amzn.to/3nFHy1q
End caps https://amzn.to/3wNTEYk



FROM THE REST OF THE BUILD

Electrical
Circuit breaker https://amzn.to/3ah2iWz'>https://amzn.to/3ah2iWz
2000w Pure Sine Wave inverter https://amzn.to/2P231Dr
DCDC 50amp charger https://amzn.to/3vS6B3x
Battery Monitor https://amzn.to/3cbsfrR
Circuit breaker https://amzn.to/3ah2iWz'>https://amzn.to/3ah2iWz
Double Pole GPO outlet https://ebay.us/PsH4Jf
12v Switch Panel https://amzn.to/31r1z3M
Isolator switch https://amzn.to/3v01Vr9
70 Amp Fuse https://amzn.to/32TOLnb
135Ah Lithium Battery https://ebay.us/jPiXow
Blade fuse box https://amzn.to/3xgz1Fo
Wire connector kit https://amzn.to/3EYDnU9
100m wire roll 12AWG https://tinyurl.com/khs6nens
Split loom wire protector https://amzn.to/3nUtbal
30Amp relay https://amzn.to/3tHIlQ8
In line fuse holder https://amzn.to/3syyISC
12v LED downlights https://amzn.to/3lH7NCh
DcDc 12v To 5v convertor https://amzn.to/3yOtxRB
12v USB charging port https://amzn.to/3G0sQsR

Water System
85L Freshwater tank https://bit.ly/3locE9W
43L Grey water tank https://ebay.us/BgNneX
Water filler port https://amzn.to/2Q29jDz
12V water pump https://amzn.to/3lDV0Rd
Gas hot water heater https://tinyurl.com/5vwwy3bm
Water level gauge https://tinyurl.com/xu2fxew6
Toilet https://ebay.us/eeG6wD

Kitchen Unit
65L Fridge https://ebay.us/gPZTbs
3 Burner Stove and Oven https://ebay.us/mk1Xnb
Kitchen Drawer slides https://amzn.to/2RkdOJW
Draw Handles https://amzn.to/2QOPTT9
Kitchen Mixer Tap https://amzn.to/3zwxnPR
Sink https://amzn.to/3ePVKQ2

Insulation
Foil Board Insulation https://tinyurl.com/28sjp9b8
Sound Deadener https://ebay.us/FJxrxG
Polyester Insulation https://tinyurl.com/ybcnp8zs

Windows
Pop out window https://www.tinyurl.com/18izsan5
Sliding window https://www.tinyurl.com/8xudhdfb

Handy Tools
Rivnut Set https://amzn.to/3u92wqy
Contour Gauge https://amzn.to/3eaIbvj
Gas Soldering Iron https://amzn.to/2PGQkOK
Kreg Pocket hole jig https://amzn.to/3xUEcKA
Stainless Wire Brush https://ebay.us/UGNEg3
Brazing Rods https://tinyurl.com/eu34mn8w
Mapp Gas Torch https://amzn.to/3xHEKDi
Silicone Finishing Gauges https://amzn.to/3sC8U9N
Sausage Gun https://amzn.to/2XAG9z5
Notched Trowel https://amzn.to/3nWgvja

Ventilation
12v Exhaust Vent and fan https://amzn.to/3JJ7QsY
Sirroco II fan https://amzn.to/3nIZt7r

Other
Diesel Heater https://amzn.to/3nHepl3
Hard plastic shims https://tinyurl.com/y5pollc4
Heavy Duty Drawer Slides https://amzn.to/3z67RkY
Gas box https://www.tinyurl.com/5gzdu36w
Gas struts https://amzn.to/39aUx3P
Push button locks https://amzn.to/3cc9cxK
Smart Projector https://amzn.to/3h62ueO

0:00 Intro
0:41 Solar Panel Design
2: 37 Solar Panel Testing
3:34 Installing the Panels
5:53 Roof Top Deck
10:21 LED Lights Bar