I've seen people put a 30 minute timer switch on that water heater just so they don't forget. It just winds down and guarantees that you can't drain your battery.
You are a true artist. I’ve seen thousands of van , RV, and boat build videos and your channel is among the best. Great content and extremely well thought out plan. Thank you for documenting and sharing!
@@barbz6424 You could just split a small piece of rubber hose and zip tie it on anywhere the water pipe touches. Or you can buy pipe insulation at the hardware store.
@@neilmarshall4927 Yes, it will help prevent freezing if you insulate the entire length of pipe with pipe insulation. Rubber tube won't do much, as it is just to prevent chafing.
I cannot tell you how happy I am to find the perfect water set up for me in my first plumbing video. This was so informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing your plumbing knowledge.
Great job! This is the exact layout I'm using for the same purpose, having all the water on one side and outside use of the sink. You're a rock star for the perfect info and explanations.
I’m am OLD and still aspire to build my own SRV and your video here was not only informative about how to do the SRV but you explained the types of fittings very nicely and made it really simple. I’ve been in the building trade as a designer/drafter for many, many years. I can sweat old-school copper pipes but the new pex pipes are the way to go! You are not only a great video maker, you are an excellent teacher. Keep up the fantastic work!
I can"t thank you enough for making this video! It was so informative and demystified the whole water system insulation. I have a whole new level of confidence in regards to installing now thanks to you. You're awesome!
1) I would put a waterproof liner in that cabinet, and a way to drain it (you can use your pump or just siphon it)... it is only a matter of time till you have a leak... then you will be glad you at least contained the water... 2) always purge your RV fill hose before filling your tank (as garden hoses are not safe for drinking water, you can use your leftover pex) ; you would be surprised what will crawl or get in it... and any latent water will have bacteria in it...3) maybe a heat mat under the tank, if you are in a cold climate, put an insulated lid on the box... awesome build... I am sure you will eventually put a shore power connection and transfer switch for your house current devices, maybe a small rectifier for the 12V appliances...
I love all of your van build videos and I especially enjoyed the extra details in this video. 20-30 minute videos seem ideal. Keep up the excellent work man.
The SharkBite quick connectors work for copper, pvc, etc. Also, your screen filter should be after your shut-off so you can clean it without having to empty your tank.
I'm a little late to the party. Just found your videos. Your comment about male brass to female plastic fittings. Thats the kind of stuff all YT do DIYs need to talk about. You got a new Subcriber!
Your knowledge, meticulousness, and hands-on skill has led to an entertaining and educational experience that's 100% legit. Thank you so much for putting this series together. Yeehaw, brÖther! lmao
Subscribing now before you blow up. I just stumbled across one of your videos. You had 2.92k subscribers. I binged-watches all of your videos over the last 3ish hours. I love how concise yet informative you are. I just looked at your subscriber count and you have 3.01k! Congrats. One of your youtube videos must be doing really well right now.
Awesome video! Your attention to detail and explanation is first rate. I am a general contractor in LA and just purchased an 8x12 box for one of my medium duty pick ups, and I am going to remove the bed, install the box and build it out as an office inside so that days I have multiple projects on one side of town, I can work out of the "office" without having to drive back to my actual office multiple times in a day in order to work at a desk reviewing plans, having conf calls, print out docs that need to be signed, have a bathroom, etc. Driving back and forth from downtown to the Valley can be 45 mins each way, so having an office on the road can save me hours a day and plumbing in the van is essential for it to be practical. I know plumbing for brick & mortar structures well, but this was helpful, as there are a lot of little nuances to RV/Van plumbing. Thanks for the info and keep the videos coming!
Have studied interior design & watched a lot of van life videos. Have not watched all of yours yet, but so far, i'm extremely impressed. Love the bed & shower space. Am looking forward to following you, will be anxiously waiting to see the final product. Congrats on the growth of your channel. You mentioned you hit 2k this week & a few days later you're now over 5k (me being 1). Hope the trend continues. ☺👍
Great explanation of how different types of fittings work together and their applications. You took a complicated topic and made it accessible. Also, loved the use of the filter at the point of filling. Keep making videos.
Most excellent. I am in the middle of building my van and plumbing is coming soon. I also have the Bosch water heater. Got the 7 gallon version for my lady (also known as wife). Great vids. Keep 'em coming.
Great content, man. I'm building an off road squaredrop trailer and was looking for plumbing and fresh water information. I may try pex for the lines. Thanks for sharing this video.
REALLY love and appreciate the time and detail you’ve put into this video. It’s Extremely helpful; absolutely loved it! Liked and subscribed :). Thanks for your help!
Question about fittings: Could you please add links and specify the connector diameters of the fill and drain ports (since they are the same) especially that white plastic connector that you bought off Amazon? Great tutorial. I love your explanations of the different types of fittings and connectors. The other videos that I have seen skim over these important details.
Shiggity Diggity!! You did it again! Love your build, love your process and love your personality! More subs coming your way I'm sure. Also, you can never share too much details of the build. We love the details!
Excellent video 👍 Thanks for taking the time to fully explain everything. I rarely see that in any video and I'm shuffling through videos trying to put the pieces together.
Very informative, great ideas. I would want the fresh water tank to be more secure, a full tank will be heavy, braking and cornering will put a lot of strain on the straps and screws.
Thank you so much for being so detailed about the explanation. I really enjoyed it and most likely will use your video to convert my sprinter next month or so. I thought it was going to be bored and would need to fast forward it but that was not the case. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much for your grandiose videos! I'm from austria and my mother tongue is german. But your explanations are grandiose also for me. Thank you! PS: for me the best videos about building a van!
(Thought/suggestion) I think a filter on the end of your vent tube would be a good idea. I know with any kind of dirt road or road driving could allow contaminants (dust, road dirt sand etc.) into your clean water. Given the location of the vent and knowing it will draw air through it presents the possibility of contamination and cleaning of the inside of the tank in the future. Just a thought. They also make a device known as an “auto air vent” that will allow air to pass both ways through it but not water. Overall I really like the setup.
Thanks Chris. I ended up Ting off the vent hose / over pressure drain hose and sent one side of the T up the wall inside the van. I put 2 check valves facing opposite ways on both ends of the T so that negative pressure sucks air through the hose inside of the van, while positive pressure exhausts out the drain plug end.
Some pro tips: Do NOT put Teflon tape on plastic threads. DO put thread sealant on plastic threads. Use both Teflon tape and thread sealant on metal threads. Do NOT over tighten plastic threads, they will break. If you use pex pipe. Use plastic pex fittings, not metal. Shark bite brand fittings will need an accessory to undo the joint. Its a small C shaped plastic bit that is easily lost. DO strap and secure your piping wherever you can. There will be a lot of bouncing around and over time your connections will leak and break. Make sure you blow out any debris from cutting pex pipe before you make the connections. Cut very straight! Angled cuts will leak. Be sure to ask your hardware store clerk for a pipe stretcher for those times your cut is a bit short.🤞 Great video!
Sharkbite also works on copper pipe. When used on Pex, you have to use the plastic sleeve so the pex won't deform. The sleeve is not used on copper pipe.
I've watched a bunch of UTube videos and yours are among the best. HOWEVER, that said, you do leave out details and that's where I spend an inordinate amount of time - finding parts you didn't list, like the fittings in this video. I'll probably spend 2 days working through how to connect each joint and what parts to use. Sigh. I don't expect exact counts, but a simple list of things, like fitting name connect x to y. used on this part of system. other info Would save us.a lot of time figuring it out ourselves and/or having to watch other videos to find out what they used. Dave
thanks, SUPER helpful, all the basics pretty much covered. Sink drain is a small ID and a long run....going to have to make sure your plates are really clean of food debris before washing them lol. Also, I noticed you didn't wire loom some of your wiring in the back there and it's sitting right against the sharp edges of the vans stamped metal re-enforcements, I'd be worried over time from vibration, that might cut through and cause a short or fire.
You MUST use the PEX red heat pipe for the blow off on the water heater. That soft flex pipe would melt if that valve released all the heat into it at once. Copper is required on gas home water heaters for the blow off pipe. Other wise - great work and presentation. Thanks I am using some of your ideas in my van build.
If you can use additional strapping for the Fresh water tank. Also when you install the grey water tank under the van, insulate it so witch will protect it from both debris and freezing . I have seen the grey water tank come loose in other vanlife videos and require new strapping/mounting of the grey water tank.
Hi young man,I believe you have a factory behind that little shed and all the workers come out at night and do all your work before you get up in the morning,there called (leprechauns) probably Irish one’s not America,you have really done so well good luck with your build,. Mike. London ...
Just started watching your videos. Found your Chanel while researching different bed installations. I’m now trying to find some software to use to design the 80/20. Stuff looks amazing for my project! While watching I noticed your water holding tank install. I would highly recommend you install some chaffing protection from the metal strap you are using due to vibration while driving etc. You could consider vinyl strapping. I’d also recommend you install grommets to protect any water lines passing through any penetrations. Anyway, back to your Chanel as I’m still in the research stage of my future project! 😂 Considering converting a Unimog or some other 6x6 if I can find one that won’t break the bank! Enjoying your project btw. 👍👍
Very instructive; thanks. Just a thought: I would use grommets where the hoses pass through metal holes, even though they’re tough. And I might beef up hose insulation in a couple spots for cold country. Solid build 👍
Another fantastic video that I got a lot out of watching. Thanks so much for putting your able effort to work helping people get their adventures on the road. What do you think of this: when we built our house's bathroom, I sealed the hardibacker board with RedGuard. I wonder if it would work for your water cabinet? Congratulations on your grand build!
the vent can be run in the van up a wall panel no outside contamination but i really like your van build i might use the bed shower design as a shower is a must for me.
I've seen people put a 30 minute timer switch on that water heater just so they don't forget. It just winds down and guarantees that you can't drain your battery.
You are a true artist. I’ve seen thousands of van , RV, and boat build videos and your channel is among the best. Great content and extremely well thought out plan. Thank you for documenting and sharing!
Thank you Lincoln, I appreciate the kind words.
I have a suggestion for your plumbing. Insulate the tubing anywhere it touches wood or metal. Vibration over time will eat a hole in the PEX tube.
Thx dude thats what happend to me and saw this comment thx so much 😊
how would you insulate it? and where would i buy the materials :)
@@barbz6424 You could just split a small piece of rubber hose and zip tie it on anywhere the water pipe touches. Or you can buy pipe insulation at the hardware store.
Does this also help to prevent freezing in winter? I don't want anything to crack or burst in my camper trailer. Thanks
@@neilmarshall4927 Yes, it will help prevent freezing if you insulate the entire length of pipe with pipe insulation. Rubber tube won't do much, as it is just to prevent chafing.
The wood around the sink looks FANTASTIC!
ive wanted to live in a van. many times before. and i thought, i need running water to be alive! so i watched this and it is perfect thank uuuuu
I’ve been watching you from the time you started your build, and always impressed with your detail to perfection. Great video and love your build
Thank you for the continued support Thomas. More to come.
I love how explain in detail each and every step. Great van
I cannot tell you how happy I am to find the perfect water set up for me in my first plumbing video. This was so informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing your plumbing knowledge.
BRILLIANT! PERFECT FOR MY TRUCK CAMPER H2O SYSTEM. THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SHARING THIS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Love the simplicity in which you explained this and all the fittings and hoses used. 💖
Great job! This is the exact layout I'm using for the same purpose, having all the water on one side and outside use of the sink. You're a rock star for the perfect info and explanations.
THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH for this in depth explanation. Well worth the watch. You explained everything so well!
I’m am OLD and still aspire to build my own SRV and your video here was not only informative about how to do the SRV but you explained the types of fittings very nicely and made it really simple.
I’ve been in the building trade as a designer/drafter for many, many years. I can sweat old-school copper pipes but the new pex pipes are the way to go!
You are not only a great video maker, you are an excellent teacher. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you JZ!! I appreciate the kind words.
I can"t thank you enough for making this video! It was so informative and demystified the whole water system insulation. I have a whole new level of confidence in regards to installing now thanks to you. You're awesome!
1) I would put a waterproof liner in that cabinet, and a way to drain it (you can use your pump or just siphon it)... it is only a matter of time till you have a leak... then you will be glad you at least contained the water... 2) always purge your RV fill hose before filling your tank (as garden hoses are not safe for drinking water, you can use your leftover pex) ; you would be surprised what will crawl or get in it... and any latent water will have bacteria in it...3) maybe a heat mat under the tank, if you are in a cold climate, put an insulated lid on the box... awesome build... I am sure you will eventually put a shore power connection and transfer switch for your house current devices, maybe a small rectifier for the 12V appliances...
I love all of your van build videos and I especially enjoyed the extra details in this video. 20-30 minute videos seem ideal. Keep up the excellent work man.
These videos combined with more technical resources are really the best setups to learn from. Thanks dude
FINALLY SOMEONE WHO EXPLAINS THINGS CLEARLY SO THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND THEM
in other words, thank you!
The SharkBite quick connectors work for copper, pvc, etc. Also, your screen filter should be after your shut-off so you can clean it without having to empty your tank.
I'm a little late to the party. Just found your videos. Your comment about male brass to female plastic fittings. Thats the kind of stuff all YT do DIYs need to talk about. You got a new Subcriber!
That was excellent. About to get started on water here and planning to do similar things.
Your knowledge, meticulousness, and hands-on skill has led to an entertaining and educational experience that's 100% legit. Thank you so much for putting this series together. Yeehaw, brÖther! lmao
Thanks Clark!!
My sentiments exactly.
Subscribing now before you blow up. I just stumbled across one of your videos. You had 2.92k subscribers. I binged-watches all of your videos over the last 3ish hours. I love how concise yet informative you are. I just looked at your subscriber count and you have 3.01k! Congrats. One of your youtube videos must be doing really well right now.
What a great video! We’re new to van life and working on our plumbing. This video was super informative, thank you!!!
Awesome video! Your attention to detail and explanation is first rate. I am a general contractor in LA and just purchased an 8x12 box for one of my medium duty pick ups, and I am going to remove the bed, install the box and build it out as an office inside so that days I have multiple projects on one side of town, I can work out of the "office" without having to drive back to my actual office multiple times in a day in order to work at a desk reviewing plans, having conf calls, print out docs that need to be signed, have a bathroom, etc. Driving back and forth from downtown to the Valley can be 45 mins each way, so having an office on the road can save me hours a day and plumbing in the van is essential for it to be practical. I know plumbing for brick & mortar structures well, but this was helpful, as there are a lot of little nuances to RV/Van plumbing. Thanks for the info and keep the videos coming!
Hey, just subscribed to your channel. I am going to start my Van built in March. Thanks so much for the step by step tutorial. Awesome channel!!!
Great to hear Lisbeth, it is a life changing project.
@@seven_o_savage I see, thanks for making it it easy...I hope you continue with your journey pass the built. We all would like to see your ventures.
It’s March.
hey man how did it go?
Great to see ya still hard at work getting ya van in order, it looks fantastic, its gonna be so awesome when its finished x
Stillll cranking. Stoked to start traveling!
@@seven_o_savage i bet you bloody are, am jealous :P
Have studied interior design & watched a lot of van life videos. Have not watched all of yours yet, but so far, i'm extremely impressed. Love the bed & shower space. Am looking forward to following you, will be anxiously waiting to see the final product.
Congrats on the growth of your channel. You mentioned you hit 2k this week & a few days later you're now over 5k (me being 1). Hope the trend continues. ☺👍
Love all the details given in the pumping process
Thank. You . For . Explaining . This . So. Clearly.
Your channel has the content for 100k plus subs. Keep it coming
So detailed and simple. Thank you so much.
Excellent content! Going to use this as a tutorial when tackling my plumbing portion of the build.
Great explanation of how different types of fittings work together and their applications. You took a complicated topic and made it accessible. Also, loved the use of the filter at the point of filling. Keep making videos.
Didn’t expect to find the comment section super educational as well. Thanks everyone for chiming in your own experiences and fixes!
Most excellent. I am in the middle of building my van and plumbing is coming soon. I also have the Bosch water heater. Got the 7 gallon version for my lady (also known as wife). Great vids. Keep 'em coming.
Very informative vid. Congrats on a successful diy water system build.
Nice set up, and thank you for the video!!
Great video and descriptions of materials and processes. Extraordinarily helpful information!
love this channel! can't wait to see your completed van, it's one of the best (and most informative!) builds i've seen so far. thanks
Great content, man. I'm building an off road squaredrop trailer and was looking for plumbing and fresh water information. I may try pex for the lines. Thanks for sharing this video.
Awesome video! Love the detail. Very helpful for my build!
Great video! Love how detailed this one was
REALLY love and appreciate the time and detail you’ve put into this video. It’s Extremely helpful; absolutely loved it! Liked and subscribed :). Thanks for your help!
This is the level of detail a girl like me wud need
Thx
I see a lot of people at RV parks with a camco filter right after the hose. That may simplify the build even more.
Dude, you have some pretty complex stuff going on in that Van! Awesome stuff.
The reason you got new subscribers is because you are a good craftsman and excellent presenter.
Thanks Wallace!
Another great video. Really appreciate the clarity and depth you include in these. Keep it up!
Question about fittings: Could you please add links and specify the connector diameters of the fill and drain ports (since they are the same) especially that white plastic connector that you bought off Amazon? Great tutorial. I love your explanations of the different types of fittings and connectors. The other videos that I have seen skim over these important details.
Bumping because I'm looking for these fittings too!
Woohoo!!
And Yay! for details on build.... and algorithms.
Ya...amazing... again - lots if info withclear instruction and purpose...presh🤓
Shiggity Diggity!! You did it again! Love your build, love your process and love your personality! More subs coming your way I'm sure. Also, you can never share too much details of the build. We love the details!
I learned sooooooo much by watching this video. Thank you. I'm working on a similar project and really needed this video. Thank you again
Excellent video 👍 Thanks for taking the time to fully explain everything. I rarely see that in any video and I'm shuffling through videos trying to put the pieces together.
Great video..congrats. I’m excited to get started..!
Cant wait for you to finish this van and have some van tour video 🤗
I'm going to make sure that the van tour vid is legendary!
Very informative, great ideas. I would want the fresh water tank to be more secure, a full tank will be heavy, braking and cornering will put a lot of strain on the straps and screws.
Thank you so much for being so detailed about the explanation. I really enjoyed it and most likely will use your video to convert my sprinter next month or so. I thought it was going to be bored and would need to fast forward it but that was not the case. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thanks Cristina!
GREAT JOB and for providing the Detailed Parts and Steps for NON Plumber Background experience. New Sub here
and CONGRATS on your Subs.
Thanks Ben!
Thank you so much for your grandiose videos! I'm from austria and my mother tongue is german. But your explanations are grandiose also for me. Thank you! PS: for me the best videos about building a van!
That vent port should have a fine wire mesh cap on it to stop any intruders either clogging it or entering your system
Amazing video mate!! I virtually never comment, but your video from all aspects was educational
Dude, I just got in my Ruvati sink today! I'm so glad you're doing everything slightly faster than I'm building! LOL
GREAT JOB LOVED ALL YOU VIDS SO FAR HAPPY DRIVING FROM THE UK
(Thought/suggestion) I think a filter on the end of your vent tube would be a good idea. I know with any kind of dirt road or road driving could allow contaminants (dust, road dirt sand etc.) into your clean water. Given the location of the vent and knowing it will draw air through it presents the possibility of contamination and cleaning of the inside of the tank in the future. Just a thought. They also make a device known as an “auto air vent” that will allow air to pass both ways through it but not water. Overall I really like the setup.
Thanks Chris. I ended up Ting off the vent hose / over pressure drain hose and sent one side of the T up the wall inside the van. I put 2 check valves facing opposite ways on both ends of the T so that negative pressure sucks air through the hose inside of the van, while positive pressure exhausts out the drain plug end.
Seven O Savage Have a link to the check valves?
Some pro tips:
Do NOT put Teflon tape on plastic threads. DO put thread sealant on plastic threads.
Use both Teflon tape and thread sealant on metal threads.
Do NOT over tighten plastic threads, they will break.
If you use pex pipe. Use plastic pex fittings, not metal.
Shark bite brand fittings will need an accessory to undo the joint. Its a small C shaped plastic bit that is easily lost.
DO strap and secure your piping wherever you can. There will be a lot of bouncing around and over time your connections will leak and break.
Make sure you blow out any debris from cutting pex pipe before you make the connections.
Cut very straight! Angled cuts will leak.
Be sure to ask your hardware store clerk for a pipe stretcher for those times your cut is a bit short.🤞
Great video!
Sharkbite also works on copper pipe. When used on Pex, you have to use the plastic sleeve so the pex won't deform.
The sleeve is not used on copper pipe.
Very professional. Thanks
Excellent job!
I've watched a bunch of UTube videos and yours are among the best. HOWEVER, that said, you do leave out details and that's where I spend an inordinate amount of time - finding parts you didn't list, like the fittings in this video. I'll probably spend 2 days working through how to connect each joint and what parts to use. Sigh. I don't expect exact counts, but a simple list of things, like
fitting name connect x to y. used on this part of system. other info
Would save us.a lot of time figuring it out ourselves and/or having to watch other videos to find out what they used.
Dave
Great video! Thank you a million!!
dude...fire...simply fire...
Many thanks for such a helpful great video!
Subscribed! Thank you so much. Just getting started with my layout, and this is very informative!
Great stuff. Detail really useful. Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
thanks, SUPER helpful, all the basics pretty much covered. Sink drain is a small ID and a long run....going to have to make sure your plates are really clean of food debris before washing them lol.
Also, I noticed you didn't wire loom some of your wiring in the back there and it's sitting right against the sharp edges of the vans stamped metal re-enforcements, I'd be worried over time from vibration, that might cut through and cause a short or fire.
Excellent video
Thank you Richard!
Thanks for the details! Now I have to watch again and take some notes!
Love your videos! I'm so inspired and look forward to my own DIY van someday.
Bro, sweet video. Excellent job on the install!
Very helpful, thank you! Happy travels!!
You MUST use the PEX red heat pipe for the blow off on the water heater. That soft flex pipe would melt if that valve released all the heat into it at once. Copper is required on gas home water heaters for the blow off pipe. Other wise - great work and presentation. Thanks I am using some of your ideas in my van build.
Wow! An amazing build!!!!
Great video. FWIW, they make sharkbite fittings for most types of plumbing pipe.
If you can use additional strapping for the Fresh water tank. Also when you install the grey water tank under the van, insulate it so witch will protect it from both debris and freezing . I have seen the grey water tank come loose in other vanlife videos and require new strapping/mounting of the grey water tank.
Hi young man,I believe you have a factory behind that little shed and all the workers come out at night and do all your work before you get up in the morning,there called (leprechauns) probably Irish one’s not America,you have really done so well good luck with your build,. Mike. London ...
Great video. Thanks!
The hot water inlet and outlet should be those flexible metal wrapped lines for about 1-2' due to the heat transfer from the hot water tank.
Just started watching your videos. Found your Chanel while researching different bed installations. I’m now trying to find some software to use to design the 80/20. Stuff looks amazing for my project! While watching I noticed your water holding tank install. I would highly recommend you install some chaffing protection from the metal strap you are using due to vibration while driving etc. You could consider vinyl strapping. I’d also recommend you install grommets to protect any water lines passing through any penetrations. Anyway, back to your Chanel as I’m still in the research stage of my future project! 😂 Considering converting a Unimog or some other 6x6 if I can find one that won’t break the bank!
Enjoying your project btw. 👍👍
Awesome video!!!
Put the "T" after the filter. Filter the Hot as well.
I’m actually planning on doing this tomorrow :)
Thank you so much for this great video. Helped a lot :)
Hey dude I would really like to see a full van tour when it’s all done thanks for the vids 👍
Greta video period. Thank you
Well done awesome van and safe travels.
Very instructive; thanks. Just a thought: I would use grommets where the hoses pass through metal holes, even though they’re tough. And I might beef up hose insulation in a couple spots for cold country. Solid build 👍
So many opinions!! Lmao great video my friend! I appreciate it ❤️
Another fantastic video that I got a lot out of watching. Thanks so much for putting your able effort to work helping people get their adventures on the road. What do you think of this: when we built our house's bathroom, I sealed the hardibacker board with RedGuard. I wonder if it would work for your water cabinet?
Congratulations on your grand build!
Thank you! Redguard would probably work well, but for now I'm keeping an eye on it making sure there aren't any leaks to begin with :)
the vent can be run in the van up a wall panel no outside contamination but i really like your van build i might use the bed shower design as a shower is a must for me.
I loved you as Lancel on Game of Thrones.