DIY $150 Roof Rack + 600 W Solar | Chevy Express Van Build

We turned three rusty roof bars into a lightweight metal rack that carries a 600 W solar panel—total cost $150. Watch the full process: why the first wooden version failed, how we rebuilt everything in 48 hours, and how the new rack handled an off-road stress-test. Parts list (quick view) 2 × 2.5 × 5 cm steel tube – 6 m 2.5 × 2.5 cm square tube – 3 m Flux-core welder (YesWelder 135) 600 W bifacial panel – 233 × 114 cm Rust primer + 12 cans white spray paintFull bill of materials pinned in comments. 🔔 Subscribe to see the next part — the real challenges are just beginning. 📸 Instagram: @wild_cure Join us on Patreon for exclusive travel tips, unique location recommendations, and trusted local expert contacts:   / wildcure   Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/fullmaps