Today I’m up on the roof of the van taking on one of the biggest upgrades of the build so far — sealing every seam, cutting a massive hole in the roof (terrifying), installing a full electric Freucamp Plus skylight/fan system, building a custom roof rack from scratch using Unistrut and installing Eco-Worthy Bifacial 195w Solar Panels. All on a Fiat Ducato L2H2 roof… what could possibly go wrong? 😅 From Gorilla waterproof sealant to step‑drilling corners, to a full “peel for the reveal” moment, this video is packed with proper DIY van‑life action. I’m fitting a 400x400 skylight, wiring prep for solar, mounting the roof rack rails, and dealing with the classic “British weather tries to ruin everything” situation. If you’re converting a van, planning a roof fan install, or building your own roof rack, this one’s full of tips, mistakes, laughs, and a few surprises. And yes… something very interesting happens later on 👀 but you’ll have to watch to see it. Stick around — this build is getting serious now. More upgrades coming, and trust me… you don’t want to miss what’s next. Mick Freucamp Plus Fan Skylight https://conversionshop.co.uk/plus-fan-clear-40cm-40cm-3j-pfc-freucamp.html Solar Panels https://uk.eco-worthy.com/products/bifacial-195w-12v-monocrystalline-solar-panel?variant=45193680519408 Gorilla Waterproof Coat & Seal Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJD35W9B?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 STH-UK MERCH: https://xerosix.co.uk/partners/setting-the-hook-uk/ THE ARBROATH RIG CO. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AQFSX3hHL/ GET 10% OFF WITH CODE: MICK10 📸 SEND IN YOUR PBs & CLIPS! Every Sunday video features your photos and videos — PBs, catches, funny moments, anything fishing‑related (keep it clean!). Send them to the details shown in the video and get your shout‑out. ❤️ THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT Huge thanks to everyone who’s subscribed, commented, and said hello. Your messages genuinely mean the world. If you see me out and about, come say hi (as long as you don’t mind me reeling in mid‑chat). 🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & DO THE SEXY STUFF If you enjoy chilled, honest, real‑world UK sea fishing, hit that button and join the Setting The Hook UK crew. Have an amazing New Year — here’s to a fish‑filled 2026. 🪱 If you would like to support the SETTING THE HOOK UK channel you can buy me a coffee (some bait). It all goes into the running costs of the channel. https://buymeacoffee.com/settingthehookuk Many thanks. ======================================== Social links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/settingthehook.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BHmQMM1KN/ ======================================== TACKLE SHOP: Billy's Fishing Tackle, 28 Saville St W, North Shields NE29 6QR http://www.billysfishing.co.uk/ ======================================== PRODUCT DISCOUNTS: ALLPOWERS POWERBANKS 10% Off Sitewide Code: STHUK10 ALLPOWERS S2000Pro & SF200 Solar Generator: https://bit.ly/4eMC26p ALLPOWERS R1500 Power Station Plus SP033 Solar Panel: https://bit.ly/4ijPijJ ALLPOWERS S300Plus & SP027 Solar Kit: https://bit.ly/43mSqoM ENGWE E-BIKES Coupon code: SETTINGTHEHOOKUK https://engwe-bikes-uk.com/?ref=MICKSHOREY ARMYTEK HEADTORCHES Armytek discount code COD15 https://www.armytekstore.de/flashlight/models/wizard-en/armytek-wizard-c2-magnet-usb-white-en/ ======================================== #VanConversionUK #FiatDucatoRoofFan #Freucampplusfan #CampervanSkylightInstall #VanLifeUK #RelayVanConversion #BoxerVanBuild #DIYRoofRack #UnistrutRoofRack #400x400Skylight #VanBuildSeries #SolarPrepVan #VanRoofSealing #GorillaSealant #Sikaflex522 #CampervanDIY
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Right then… what do you reckon — was I brave or just daft cutting a massive hole in the roof? 😂 This was a BIG day for the van build: skylight, fan, sealing, roof rack, solar… the lot. If it was your van, what would you have done first — skylight, fan, or roof rack? And be honest… did you flinch when the jigsaw hit the metal? 👀 Drop your thoughts below — I love seeing what you lot would’ve done differently!
Doing a good job Mick, looking forward to the final result.
It's so nice the way you and Nikki work together, I've watched quite a few van conversion videos and you two are by far the most interesting and watchable. Can't wait to see this slowly turning into a Reggie masterpiece. Les of Littlehampton, Sussex
You seem to be doing great do far on your van well done have you done one before will be well worth it when its done ❤
#alls of steel my friend, I was nervous for you 😂 Another very informative video, Mick. Cheers. Andy.
14:04 “fan-tactic” boom boom 😂😂 - coming along super well tho dude 🎉
Loving the new channel format Mick, looking forward to the next video tape. Cheers Rob.
It’s coming on great mick love the setting the hook on the back of doors bet you can’t wait to get out and get your promo stuff on the side of van lol well done on the video .
Very cool mate, a dream of mine is to build a camper and travel around the UK exploring and fishing. 👍😊 tight lines mate 🎣🐟
looking so good already dude, well done.
Cracking job, I went for a maxxfan, but that one you have looks great!
Reggie’s roof is looking amazing! 🤩🎉👏🏼❤ xxxx
Brilliant video mate and great seeing you doing the improvement to your van and I bet it's going to be fab when it's finished Keep up the Great work
Morning Mick & Nikki , Wow brilliant video today , i would have been really nervous drilling & jig sawing the roof tbh but you did a good job doing it , what about welding the the beacon's up as you did with vent ? , can't wait for the next episode , as for the fishing i wasn't out on Tuesday as i was having new gutters & down pipes fitted but the only thing caught was seaweed haha so both of you take care till the next time
Jolly good video young sir! Reggie’s gonna be like the Starship Enterprize by time you’ve finished fitting all these posh gadgets.😃 Just don’t think about replacing Nik with a robotic camera person 🤭
bet it looks like a fridge van at them min . be mint for a stealth camp
Can you remember in the 70s people once fitted sunroofs in their cars and then they leaked As a ford escort mk2 guy buying a escort with a sunroof was the worse thing ever and devalued this classic car 😮
You where welding a plate up on old vent do the same for beacons
Can you not just get some rubber grommets to plug up the holes where the beacons are / were.
Looks great .. I guess the big Question is when it comes to painting reggie are you going black and white or red and white ... lol