Slide Out Solar Panel on a Ford Transit Campervan

After four months of living on the road, I'm leveling up my power game! Watch as my dad and I increase my solar array by 50% using a custom sliding solar panel. In today's video, I'll show you: -Complete solar panel installation process -Custom sliding mechanism using a linear actuator -Wiring and connection setup Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe! Materials Used (affiliate links incl.): -32” 500 lb Drawer slides https://amzn.to/3NZNeA0 -2-36" 4" x 2" x 0.15" x 0.23" Aluminum Channel 6061-T6-Extruded (U-channel) https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/a... -250-watt Rich Solar panel https://richsolar.com/collections/rv-... -1/8” Flat bar https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-... -32” Linear actuator https://amzn.to/3NY7d27 -Remote switch https://amzn.to/3YY5uA9 -1-Solar cable gland https://amzn.to/3AAG0zu -1-Dicor sealant https://amzn.to/3O3LjdP 1 Victron Solar charge controller https://amzn.to/4fjphQ2 -10 awg Solar cable https://amzn.to/3YXW4o7 -16 awg marine grade wire for actuator https://amzn.to/3AoI6SZ -Lugs -Bolts, nuts, washers -Blue Sea Systems Terminal Fuse https://amzn.to/3UJ3tVW -Dual terminal post for Victron Lynx Distributor https://shop.explorist.life/shop/all-... Do you have questions about this van build modification? Drop them in the comments below. Enjoying this video? Consider giving back to the channel in another way: buymeacoffee.com/michelleandblaze #SolarPower #FordTransit #VanBuild #OffGrid #SustainableLiving #SolarInstallation 📱 FOLLOW MY JOURNEY: Instagram: @prancerwhohikes Website: www.michellecawleyyoga.com SUBSCRIBE to my channel:    / @michelleandblaze