DIYvan

09/04/2026

Check out one of our favorite simple roof layouts that the DIYvan team has readily available for customers looking to make the most of their van’s roof space.
This example is for a 148” High Roof Transit and includes:
☀️ 450 watts of solar
❄️ 12V AC
💨 Airplus vent
⛱️ Fiamma F45S 300 awning
💡 DIYvan Lightbar Spoiler
This layout provides a reasonable amount of solar and a practical, cool setup for the everyday van user.
DIYvan has free ready-to-go roof layouts available for Sprinters, ProMasters, Transits, and other vans, or Hein and the team can help optimize a layout around your specific needs and the adventures ahead.
Plus if you decide to go with the complete setup, we offer a package deal when you purchase all of the components for the layout from us, including the adapters, framing, hardware, and solar entry glands.
For more information or to get started, please reach out to Hein at [email protected] or 541-490-5098.
DIYvan also offers professional installation for solar, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation, and more.
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08/31/2026

Hein goes over our new low profile Transit roof rail brackets. The top of the rails (8020 15 series or similar) are lower than the crown of the roof. Ideal for temporary use of crossbars due to situations where garage door (or other) clearance is needed when not carrying loads on roof. The rails are spaced above roof for water & debris flow. Rails are level side to side eliminating need to compensate for 5 degree slope of transit roof attachment points.

Shop for brackets here: https://diyvan.com/products/ford-transit-148-hr-mr-low-profile-rail-mounting-brackets

Please note that video shows non pre-production unfinished product. Finished product has UV resistant anodized finish and includes hardware.

Shop all DIYvan’s products for Transit vans at https://diyvan.com/collections/transit.

Whether you’re planning a DIY install or looking for professional help, DIYvan is here to support your build.

🔧 DIYvan also offers professional installation for solar panels, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation, and more.
Text Hein at 541-490-5098 for details or to schedule your install.

👉 Learn more about DIYvan products and van conversions:
https://diyvan.com/

📦 Local pickup available
To arrange a pickup order from our warehouse in Hood River, Oregon, contact Alex at 541-399-0101 or [email protected].

08/26/2026

👀 See the difference DIYvan’s AC framing system makes!
In this clip, Hein demonstrates the difference in roof flex with and without the framing system when weight is applied. He also explains the importance of considering both static and dynamic loads when installing a rooftop AC—especially when that AC is riding on your roof at highway speeds.
Want to see the full Velit V3 installation and all of Hein’s tips and tricks?
🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel :
https://youtu.be/yO2zELV6l-A
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08/20/2026

❄️ Installing a rooftop AC? The framing matters!

Hein at DIYvan walks through a Velit V3 rooftop AC installation, showing how to install it flush with the fl**ge and how DIYvan’s AC framing system comes together for a clean, secure installation.

Be sure to watch until the end! Hein puts the framing system to the test and demonstrates the difference it makes in roof flex, while explaining why reinforcement is important when dealing with both static and dynamic loads on a rooftop AC.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yO2zELV6l-A

The Velit V3 is a compact, high-performance rooftop AC with a built-in fan for added ventilation and comfort.

🛠️ Get your Velit V3:
https://diyvan.com/products/velit-v3-ventilation-12v-or-48v-rooftop-air-conditioner?variant=49152490799323

DIYvan can also help with professional installation for solar panels, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation & more. Text Hein at 541-490-5098 for details or to schedule your install.

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08/13/2026

☀️ Adding solar to your Transit van? Hein has a simple solution.

Hein shows how DIYvan’s direct mount towers make it easy to install solar panels using the Transit’s OEM mounting locations. He also highlights DIYvan’s new shark fin antenna relocation shim for 2026 Transit vans, creating more room for solar panels, roof racks, and other rooftop accessories.

🎥 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/-QNFrFie4RA

Whether you’re doing the install yourself or want Hein and the DIYvan team to handle it, we’re here to help!

🛠️ Shop Transit products: https://diyvan.com/collections/transit

🔧 DIYvan offers professional installation for solar panels, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation & more. Text Hein at 541-490-5098 for details.

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08/10/2026

Hein walks through the work DIYvan completed for one of Outside Van’s projects—a Transit 148 Medium Roof build. In this video, you’ll get a closer look at the upgrades our team installed and how everything comes together in a clean, functional setup.

This project includes:

• Subwoofer and subwoofer level control
• Airplus vent installation (see how Hein and the team fixed the previous install disaster here: https://youtube.com/shorts/sRLNO84P0UA)
• Passenger seat swivel seat
• Sleek rear-mounted solar panel installation

DIYvan is ready with innovative, practical solutions to help you build—or rebuild—the van of your dreams.

🛠️ Shop DIYvan products:
https://diyvan.com/

🔧 DIYvan also offers professional installation for solar panels, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation, and more. Text Hein at 541-490-5098 for details or to schedule your install.

📦 Local pickup available
To arrange a pickup order from our warehouse in Hood River, Oregon, contact Alex at 541-399-0101 or [email protected].

Video: https://youtu.be/nyiLIYBoF9U?is=ORgPImB_i57B-OYw

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08/04/2026

🚐❄️ Meet the NEW Velit 3 Air Conditioner—a compact, high-performance rooftop AC featuring a built-in fan for added ventilation and comfort.

In this video, Hein introduces the Velit 3 AC along with DIYvan's new AC adapter, developed with input and approval from Velit to properly support an AC unit's weight and provide a strong, secure installation. Hein then walks through the complete installation of the Velit 3 on a Ford Transit 148" High Roof, sharing helpful tips and best practices along the way.

Whether you're planning a DIY install or looking for professional help, DIYvan is here to support your build.

🔧 DIYvan also offers professional installation for solar panels, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation, and more. Text Hein at 541-490-5098 for details or to schedule your install.

👉 Learn more about DIYvan products and van conversions:
https://diyvan.com/

📦 Local pickup available
To arrange a pickup order from our warehouse in Hood River, Oregon, contact Alex at [email protected].

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nsv-0NsPEVM

07/27/2026

Hein goes over our new low profile Transit roof rail brackets. The top of the rails (8020 15 series or similar) are lower than the crown of the roof. Ideal for temporary use of crossbars due to situations where garage door (or other) clearance is needed when not carrying loads on roof. The rails are spaced above roof for water & debris flow. Rails are level side to side eliminating need to compensate for 5 degree slope of transit roof attachment points.

Shop for brackets here: https://diyvan.com/products/ford-transit-148-hr-mr-low-profile-rail-mounting-brackets

Please note that video shows non pre-production unfinished product. Finished product has UV resistant anodized finish and includes hardware.

Shop all DIYvan’s products for Transit vans at https://diyvan.com/collections/transit.

Whether you’re planning a DIY install or looking for professional help, DIYvan is here to support your build.

🔧 DIYvan also offers professional installation for solar panels, roof rails, AC units, vent fans, floors, insulation, and more.
Text Hein at 541-490-5098 for details or to schedule your install.

👉 Learn more about DIYvan products and van conversions:
https://diyvan.com/

07/21/2026

Summer is here, and if your van has been spending any time in the sun… you already know. ☀️

If you're planning to add air conditioning to your build, don't overlook what's underneath it. In this video, Hein walks through DIYvan's Patent-Pending Interior Framing Support System and AC Adapters, including one of our newest AC adapters and framing systems for the OutEquipPro Summit AC, along with important installation tips for a strong, stable, leak-free install.

Whether you're installing it yourself or would rather have us handle it, DIYvan can help. We offer professional installation for:
✔️ Air Conditioners
✔️ Solar Panels
✔️ Vent Fans
✔️ Floors
✔️ Insulation
…and more.

Have questions about your build or want to schedule an installation? Text Hein at 541-490-5098.

A little planning now can make a big difference when the temperatures climb.



(Video: https://youtu.be/4HCoqq9zOmQ?is=Z2MwQCKieOvb5zEo)

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07/14/2026

Hein from DIYvan introduces our new Cab Window Insert Panels for Ford Transit vans, designed to add smart, flexible ventilation to your van build.
DIYvan cab window inserts can be:

- Ordered with screened louvers for fresh airflow
- Used as an exhaust port for the Zero Breeze Mark 2, Mark 3, or EcoFlow Wave portable AC units
- Purchased as blank panels if you’d like to cut your own custom openings

🔧 Shop Transit Cab Window Insert Panels:
https://diyvan.com/products/transit-cab-window-insert-panel
🚐 Shop Sprinter Cab Window Insert Panels:
https://diyvan.com/products/sprinter-cab-window-insert
🛠️ Explore our full line of van build products:
https://diyvan.com/

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