Yes buddy ! you can even skip the t-Y: have your intake at the 45 (elbow) pointing up, and have your cap with tap attachement at the other end. You save one t-y and one cap. thank you for the idea.
I have been watching these types of videos in anticipation of making one. Of all i had seen no one ever seeemed to consider turning the spigot to prevent kinks. I never thought about it so i was glad i wacltched ur video and then u showed mistakes. Especially appreciate that. Thanks for sharing! Thumbs up from me.
I followed your DIY ABS water tank and made one 6 ft long for my 99 Dodge Van.. It came out great & perfect for delivering all of my water needs.. I could have followed other video clips.. But, I wanted to make mine from somebody who had no idea what they were doing.. But, I am very happy with my results and happy with having to have chosen your U-Tube video clip... Thanks again Cecil San Diego California USA...
I am glad our efforts are helpful. Thank you for your encouraging comment , that keeps us motivated to create more content. If you are interested then please check out our Arctic expedition video as well.
That's a good shower, I'll be building a non-pressurised one in the summer because I like the idea of the solar shower but the problem with it is capacity, and for those living in a van the amount of water carried becomes more vital, the design you've used is good for those doing short trips but even then you have to keep connecting the air hose to maintain pressure over those days of use. My idea is for one that uses a 12v pump to force fresh cold water into the tube one end thus pushing the hotter water out the other, with this idea you can have the fresh water in a 60 litre reserve tank and the solar shower stays full.
Exactly what I was thinking. Air pressure is fine, perhaps even needed for overlanding rigs, but for campervans that already have a pressurized water system it makes more sense to just tie it into that. Bonus: extra water storage and save on heating fuel/power.
I am just using michelin regular compressor, which I keep in truck for emergency use. I think any compressor will do the job as long as you can measure the pressure. I fill around 35psi so far works great. I just try to keep it lower end for safety. As in summer months air expand too.
A few tips: 1. dry fit the pieces before assembly and place on your roof rack with the hatch open. You want to be able to open the hatch fully when installed. 2. before cutting the main tube, position the t-fitting over the rear tire. This makes it easier to fill the shower as you can stand on the tire to fill it up. 3. use quick connect hose fittings (like Gilmour) for the hose connections. They are quicker and more leak-proof.
Great idea! Great demonstration! I imagine you made it in black to absorb solar energy? I’m going to do this for a hot water camping shower. Thanks for taking the time to teach. Subscribed.
Thanks for this great tutorial. Two questions; 1 roughly how much water does this system hold? 2 how long would it spray for continuously if it's pressurised to 50 psi?
About 3 or so gallons in this unit but it depends on how big one make. Second answer is I never fill it to 50psi . And one time air fill is enough for one tank. I never timed it as time will vary depending on the nozzle size . I hope that helps !
Hello there, thank you for demonstrating a high pressure system. If you don't mind I have a couple questions. What brand is your pump and does it keep pressurizing the system as you expend water? My other question is more of a hypothetical scenario. I've been trying to imagine a modular system to pressurize multiple points within a trailer. For instance the shower inside, a sprayer for dishes, and a utility hose on the outside for muddy boots or cleaning the truck. My first thought was having multiple hoses coming from a single pipe, kind of like an octopus. Now I'm more thinking of a rack containing 4 to 5 pipe segments that are about 60 centimeters each. Each could be filled individually, or could be linked and filled at the same time, same with pressurizing. That way some of the chambers could be pressurized while others could be refilled. And, some of the chambers could be hot, while others were cold, or they could be mixed. Thought, I think the important function is being able have flexibility in how and when one is able to acquire water. Is this a wildly impractical or expensive idea? I think it could really be helpful for people who are on the road for a more extended duration. It's tough to feel clean enough sometimes. Having a water system that is easy to fill, can provide hot and cold water, for multiple functions, with good water pressure could really boost moral when times are tough. Maybe it's a crazy scheme but, I think there's something possible there. Thoughts?
Wow ! I think your idea is not wild, I also had those thoughts and because of those thoughts I installed this shower on my trailer bumper for dish and other general cleaning and I am planning to build one for truck bed to save some space on roof as water is pressured so it can be at any height. I think it will be more convenient to build multiple and fit in places where you need instead of making single big unit. It will be easy to fix too. If bigger unit have one leak it will stop whole system. I was thinking to make others this winter. I will post them as soon as make any different one. You can contact me on my Facebook page backcountry quest.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Excellent, thank you for your perspective. That's a great point about fixing leaks. Thanks again and I'm eager to see what you come up with in winter. Perhaps a solar hot water shower mat to keep your feet warm while showering outside?! Hah!
Thank you for the excellent demonstration. Have you measured or observed pressure leaks over any period of time? How many gallons are you holding in your setup?
It’s been more then a year now . Currently I am on a trip to Sunshine Coast in BC. I have filled about under 12 litters of water and left some room for air. Using for dish cleaning hand cleaning also used for quick shower my self and my daughter. Pressurized it will about 35 psi , no air leak yes make sure cap is tightened properly. I use wrench 🔧 to tighten it. Working amazingly so far .
6" is definitely harder to find, especially the piece parts. I went with 6" but it was more costly and has been tricky finding stuff. But it helped me to get more volume in a shorter package.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada 50 psi is impressive. most videos people aren't doing more than 15-20, so it's good to know it can handle more. also, i could not find the rubber seat for the top screwing cap. hopefully teflon tape will work.
This is just a regular compressor. Home Depot, Amazon Walmart any of those stores have those compressors. I just bought with digital display for pressure reading. Brand I have is Michelin.
Id like to show you my set up . I messed up building it but i recovered from my mistake. But honestly i want to start over , lol. Hiw can i send you a video of my mess up and build...?
I just finished making one, my question is if it’s not pressured no water flows out unless I unthread the plug cap then air gets in and let’s the water flow. Is there a type relief valve I can open to let water gravity flow out? Thanks!
I do not believe so as it’s air tight we need to loose the cap. I have installed in on my trailer bumper and for gravity flow keep cap slightly loose as it works great .
I can share my experience, I am using this from few years now, never had any problem as I empty it after every use. We I just use it for water and water, I drain all water and water does not leave any residue. This shower is not meant to be used as driving water storage as abs is meant for drinking water. We strictly use it for cleaning purposes. I believe those ready made expensive showers also will have same issue as they are all metal and no way to clean those. If you want to go above and beyond you can cleave 4 inch lid open after training and cover the opening with some fabric or mesh to prevent any thing going in to the shower . Let me know if you have any more questions.
Awesome video man I really appreciate you breaking it down like this. I just kicked off this project and this is going to be interesting. How did you mount it to the prinsu? I'll have to scale this back to 5ft to fit my needs better
I used plumbing clamps 8 inch, those got screwed in to tighten. In my experience they never let it move 10000+ km but keep checking on those as pre and post trip.
It’s just about 12 litters of water. It all depends on opening of hose. I use narrow setting but never timed it. Works great for dish washing , other cleaning and for quick shower.
Great video!! One big question- what garden hose do you specifically have? Do you have a link for it? I’m trying to find a hose like that but haven’t had any luck. Thanks!!
I got it from amazon.ca. Here is the link Plastair SpringHose PUW615B9-M-3-AMZ Light Polyurethane Lead Free Drinking Water Safe Marine/RV Recoil Hose, Blue, 3/8-Inch by 15-Foot www.amazon.ca/dp/B004323RRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2icxFb89VJMEA
I leave little bit room as I never measure water when out on trail. I just eye ball and leave room. It does not matter how much room we leave as long as we have reasonable pressure for shower to work it’s good. If you leave less room then you may have to pump air twice.
Hi. Thanks for this great video. I have heard mixed reports about whether to start with a black PVC pipe, or to start with the white pipe and then coat it with black liner or paint. Some people say the black retail grade is of a less durable grade. How has the stock black pipe held up for you ? Has it proven durable, going down the road ? Thanks again ! Big AL
As per my knowledge ABS is better and stronger pipe. I have made one with white pipe before and I had to throw that away. For this shower in video , It’s been more then a year and I tested it just very recently, it works great as day one. I am going to instal on my truck today. Will post a video over the weekend with one year check . We have travelled rough with this shower on roof top and it held very well at the way to Arctic Ocean and there was no road to go any further lol.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada ok. Thanks for the update. Hopefully it was helpful in fighting off those giant mosquitos up there too. Happy trails. Be safe.
I made one and the cap where you fill the water is leaking air around the sides. I tighten with wrench and also used Teflon tape and still leaking air. Does this happen to you? Any solutions? Thank you in advance
My cap does not leak as it has rubber seal. I heard USA Home Depot does not carry rubber sealed cap. You can look online or if you browse comments, there are few guys who found that cap online . In Canada Home Depot carry it . If you still could not find let me know I will try to look for you. You can text me directly in my Facebook page backcountry quest
I made one before this one, it’s not as sturdy as this one, it’s leaks and will not last longer without leaking. I wasted my time and money for building one with pvc before this one .
I have Michelin, just a regular car tire filing. I guess but any as long as it can show you pressure. Do not fill to max I use it around 32 psi and I never go over 38ish.
Thanks for the video friend, I came across a problem following your video and wanted to ask your opinion. Everything is done and sealed good except for a slow leak I cant fix from the threads of the top cap. I noticed you didn't use ptfe tape. If I dont use ptfe tape on the threads, it leaks a little more. With ptfe thread, it leaks a bit slower but it is still there. With or without ptfe tape, I still tighten down with a wrench to make it flush. Any idea on what to do or try is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Anton Osnovich Cap I use have a seal, after I tight with it does not leak because of seal. If you are from USA then I heard that Home Depot does not carry sealed caps. Try to find sealed cap online or come where else. If you text me at my Facebook page backcountry quest I will send you the pictures of the cap I use .
Nevermind, totally didn't listen to the part where you said your cap has a rubber washer and a lip to hold it in place. Mine is just threads with no washer or lip lol
@@brianlamb7164 Man i tried everything, including pipe thread sealant and could not get it to seal air tight with the 4" cleanout plug. Ended up sealing the 4" cleanout plug with abs cement, cutting off one end of my shower, and converting to a 2" cleanout plug and can finally use that to fill it with water and keep it air tight.
But you told me that it’s good good for all fav beverages, I bought ball the black pipe and cut them up also glue them up ... now what am I going to do with all these materials, can’t return as they’re cut up . Omg ... you told me it’s ok
I was able to order the Lesso 4inch ABS Plug from AquaFlo in Ventura as someone stated below but it still leaks. I am using a Lesso ABS Plug with a different US Home Depot version ABS pipe and maybe that is why it does not seal properly. I even changed out the Lesso O-Ring and made a rubber gasket as the clerk at Home Depot recommended and still leaks air. I could try the pipe wrap tape but that seems like a hassle to have to wrap every time you want to fill it with water. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Almost to the point I'm going to fork out the money for the Road Shower.
I am still using same plug and it had no leaks at all. I snug tight with small wrench and it hold pressure for long. I just tested it 4 weeks ago on our three day trip.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Yes, but you are using the Lesso Plug and probably Lesso ABS Pipe, right? Since the Home Depot in the US does not sell Lesso products, I am using the Lesso Plug with whatever the Home Depot product is. I had my shower built before watching your video so I only needed to have it sealed correctly at the plug. Still wondering if using the Lesso plug with Lesso Pipe is the answer to this frustrating problem.
I tried it but pvc is less stronger and my project was wasted with white pvc. Also it can take less pressure. I also I find it hard to make leak proof connections. It is not impossible to do with PVC. I wanted to use pvc for same reason but did not work for me .
Hello again Sir... I am close to finishing my shower. But, the threaded fill cap is leaking air. Where did you buy your PVC parts ? I noticed your Fill Cap has a flange at the top which appears to make a flat surface and seal at the top of the Test 'T' fitting. Whereas my threaded cap,... does not have the flange.
Same problem here, couldn't find the threaded cap with the flange at Home Depot or Ace Hardware. Everything is air tight except for that cap. I'll try the plumbers tape since it seems to be working for you.
@@ItsJanHi Hi Jan. Yes. 5 or 6 tight wraps of the tape seem to do it. Also, Spoke to the Lesso Mfr. Rep for California, and he turned me onto a distributor in the US ! He confirmed that Lesso only sells to Home Depot's in Canada and not the US. Here is a link to a US distributor who will ship. They have them in stock for $6.00 USD (plus Shipping) . I ordered one today. Will report back on how it works out www.aquaflo.com/store-locator/aqua-flo-ventura/
That beard is ok but that mustache is awesome. Plus great build.
Best one I’ve seen online and explained nicely - thank you
Thanks you !
Yes buddy ! you can even skip the t-Y: have your intake at the 45 (elbow) pointing up, and have your cap with tap attachement at the other end. You save one t-y and one cap. thank you for the idea.
I will try that next time when I make another for my friend.
I have been watching these types of videos in anticipation of making one. Of all i had seen no one ever seeemed to consider turning the spigot to prevent kinks. I never thought about it so i was glad i wacltched ur video and then u showed mistakes. Especially appreciate that. Thanks for sharing! Thumbs up from me.
Thanks ! Doing the same for my Tacoma
Well done video!
It had an old school 12th grade " shop class" feel to it!👊😎😄😁
Nice. Great to see you enjoying the great outdoors. I'm going to do a binge watch on your videos.
Great work, liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
Great job. One of the best I've seen and I'll be making one following your design this weekend! Thanks for posting.
Mate, you did a fantastic job, thanks for sharing this great vid. Cheers.
I followed your DIY ABS water tank and made one 6 ft long for my 99 Dodge Van.. It came out great & perfect for delivering all of my water needs.. I could have followed other video clips.. But, I wanted to make mine from somebody who had no idea what they were doing.. But, I am very happy with my results and happy with having to have chosen your U-Tube video clip... Thanks again Cecil San Diego California USA...
I am glad our efforts are helpful.
Thank you for your encouraging comment , that keeps us motivated to create more content.
If you are interested then please check out our Arctic expedition video as well.
5th video I've seen on this system and yes it's super simple. thanks I will try this soon. Have a like and a subscriber.
Thank you !
Thank you so much for sharing this! It is exactly how I am going to build our shower. Keep posting ❤️😎
this is the best tutorial on this ive seen so far. ill be doing this today!
I am glad it’s helpful !
good job
Thanks so much for the great instructions. You were thorough and explained everything precisely so that even I could follow.
I am glad my effort is helpful ! Thanks for your kind words.
Great video ........... Thank you for sharing your off road shower!
Great explanation and improvement! Nice work. Thank you.
Fantastic job and explanation, keep up the good work.
good video xplain everything even what not to do :)
This is great, thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to build one
Awesome job! Thank you for sharing!
Paji.....great video
Thanks Brother! 🙏🏼
Very informative video bhaji. Keep it up. Enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you Veer! 🙏
Thank you❣️
Wow... my next project thank you men.
Dude yes, thank you! I am making one this weekend!
Great job explaining. Thanks.
Barb C I am glad it helped !
That was explained in details, thanks a great deal..
I am glad it helped .
nice dude
Great job and great video! You’ve inspired me to make one for my Tacoma as well, nice job!
I must say this has to be a good way to build a portable shower, Mahalo
Excellent tutorial man!
Very well done! Keep up the greatness!
Thanks for your kind motivating words.
thanks for posting
That's a good shower, I'll be building a non-pressurised one in the summer because I like the idea of the solar shower but the problem with it is capacity, and for those living in a van the amount of water carried becomes more vital, the design you've used is good for those doing short trips but even then you have to keep connecting the air hose to maintain pressure over those days of use. My idea is for one that uses a 12v pump to force fresh cold water into the tube one end thus pushing the hotter water out the other, with this idea you can have the fresh water in a 60 litre reserve tank and the solar shower stays full.
Exactly what I was thinking. Air pressure is fine, perhaps even needed for overlanding rigs, but for campervans that already have a pressurized water system it makes more sense to just tie it into that. Bonus: extra water storage and save on heating fuel/power.
Great video. 👍 🤙
Awsome thanks
You are a good Sikh, good man , you good man beautiful man , thanks
Well done.
Love your "How To"videos.
Good to know thanks for taking time to comment , it means a lot as this is my motivation to keep up with videos.
Bravo!
Great job, you’ve inspired me to make one
Glad to know . This keeps me motivated to share my projects and travels.
Wonderfull thank you 👍
Awesone video and explanation. This will be my next project so I won't have to scoop water out of my 5 gallon paint buckets haha.
Yes it’s amazing. It’s been more then a year I am using it , this week we used this on our trip to Sunshine Coast and it performed flawlessly.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada What air compressor are you using?
I am just using michelin regular compressor, which I keep in truck for emergency use. I think any compressor will do the job as long as you can measure the pressure. I fill around 35psi so far works great. I just try to keep it lower end for safety. As in summer months air expand too.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Thank you for the information and feedback. 👍
A few tips:
1. dry fit the pieces before assembly and place on your roof rack with the hatch open. You want to be able to open the hatch fully when installed.
2. before cutting the main tube, position the t-fitting over the rear tire. This makes it easier to fill the shower as you can stand on the tire to fill it up.
3. use quick connect hose fittings (like Gilmour) for the hose connections. They are quicker and more leak-proof.
Awsome tips thanks !
Hello I like your video good build good job.
Donnie Murchison Thank you.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada You are very welcome.
nice video man. I'm going to have to make my own now.
Yes it’s good. I just installed it on my trailer bumper on Sunday .
Fantastic
I wasn’t paying attention.
But I learned from your mishaps
👊😎to your honesty!
Nice explained ! Thank you
Great idea! Great demonstration! I imagine you made it in black to absorb solar energy? I’m going to do this for a hot water camping shower. Thanks for taking the time to teach. Subscribed.
Thank you ! Your kind words means a lot.
You are right about the price it's ridiculous
You good man
greate guy!
Thanks for this great tutorial. Two questions; 1 roughly how much water does this system hold? 2 how long would it spray for continuously if it's pressurised to 50 psi?
About 3 or so gallons in this unit but it depends on how big one make. Second answer is I never fill it to 50psi . And one time air fill is enough for one tank. I never timed it as time will vary depending on the nozzle size . I hope that helps !
awesome beard! haha
Perfect it is bigger and cheaper! 😀👍
You have nice garage
Great video if u cant find a gasket make one, they sell gasket material to make your own at auto parts store.
Thanks for the tip . I bought mine from Home Depot, I know many places its hard to find.
Hello there, thank you for demonstrating a high pressure system. If you don't mind I have a couple questions. What brand is your pump and does it keep pressurizing the system as you expend water? My other question is more of a hypothetical scenario. I've been trying to imagine a modular system to pressurize multiple points within a trailer. For instance the shower inside, a sprayer for dishes, and a utility hose on the outside for muddy boots or cleaning the truck. My first thought was having multiple hoses coming from a single pipe, kind of like an octopus. Now I'm more thinking of a rack containing 4 to 5 pipe segments that are about 60 centimeters each. Each could be filled individually, or could be linked and filled at the same time, same with pressurizing. That way some of the chambers could be pressurized while others could be refilled. And, some of the chambers could be hot, while others were cold, or they could be mixed. Thought, I think the important function is being able have flexibility in how and when one is able to acquire water. Is this a wildly impractical or expensive idea? I think it could really be helpful for people who are on the road for a more extended duration. It's tough to feel clean enough sometimes. Having a water system that is easy to fill, can provide hot and cold water, for multiple functions, with good water pressure could really boost moral when times are tough. Maybe it's a crazy scheme but, I think there's something possible there. Thoughts?
Wow ! I think your idea is not wild, I also had those thoughts and because of those thoughts I installed this shower on my trailer bumper for dish and other general cleaning and I am planning to build one for truck bed to save some space on roof as water is pressured so it can be at any height. I think it will be more convenient to build multiple and fit in places where you need instead of making single big unit. It will be easy to fix too. If bigger unit have one leak it will stop whole system.
I was thinking to make others this winter. I will post them as soon as make any different one.
You can contact me on my Facebook page backcountry quest.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Excellent, thank you for your perspective. That's a great point about fixing leaks. Thanks again and I'm eager to see what you come up with in winter. Perhaps a solar hot water shower mat to keep your feet warm while showering outside?! Hah!
Thank you for the excellent demonstration. Have you measured or observed pressure leaks over any period of time? How many gallons are you holding in your setup?
It’s been more then a year now . Currently I am on a trip to Sunshine Coast in BC. I have filled about under 12 litters of water and left some room for air. Using for dish cleaning hand cleaning also used for quick shower my self and my daughter. Pressurized it will about 35 psi , no air leak yes make sure cap is tightened properly. I use wrench 🔧 to tighten it. Working amazingly so far .
6" is definitely harder to find, especially the piece parts. I went with 6" but it was more costly and has been tricky finding stuff. But it helped me to get more volume in a shorter package.
I wanted to go same . For that I will look for parts before buying pipe.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada 50 psi is impressive. most videos people aren't doing more than 15-20, so it's good to know it can handle more. also, i could not find the rubber seat for the top screwing cap. hopefully teflon tape will work.
But I use it max to 32-35 ish never had to put more pressure for its use. I believe staying low is more safe.
Best how to ive seen.
I have a question... where can i get that specific compressor? What is the name and model?
This is just a regular compressor. Home Depot, Amazon Walmart any of those stores have those compressors. I just bought with digital display for pressure reading. Brand I have is Michelin.
Id like to show you my set up . I messed up building it but i recovered from my mistake. But honestly i want to start over , lol.
Hiw can i send you a video of my mess up and build...?
Derrick Dickey you can send my my Facebook page backcountry Quest
Awesome video! Thank you! What is the spigot brand and model you are using? Can you give us the Home Depot or Amazon link?
I can try to find part numbers but I bought it long ago from Home Depot .
I just finished making one, my question is if it’s not pressured no water flows out unless I unthread the plug cap then air gets in and let’s the water flow. Is there a type relief valve I can open to let water gravity flow out? Thanks!
I do not believe so as it’s air tight we need to loose the cap. I have installed in on my trailer bumper and for gravity flow keep cap slightly loose as it works great .
This is awesome man, definitely the best one on youtube. Do you have a guestamate for how much water this holds?
Approximately 12 litter .
4" pipe holds roughly 1/2 gal per foot
How do you clean it properly? I’d imagine any remaining water becomes unsanitary over time.
I can share my experience, I am using this from few years now, never had any problem as I empty it after every use. We I just use it for water and water, I drain all water and water does not leave any residue. This shower is not meant to be used as driving water storage as abs is meant for drinking water. We strictly use it for cleaning purposes. I believe those ready made expensive showers also will have same issue as they are all metal and no way to clean those. If you want to go above and beyond you can cleave 4 inch lid open after training and cover the opening with some fabric or mesh to prevent any thing going in to the shower .
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Awesome video man I really appreciate you breaking it down like this. I just kicked off this project and this is going to be interesting. How did you mount it to the prinsu? I'll have to scale this back to 5ft to fit my needs better
I used plumbing clamps 8 inch, those got screwed in to tighten. In my experience they never let it move 10000+ km but keep checking on those as pre and post trip.
Hi buddy. Great job and thanks for all the info. About how long does the water run for at full blast
It’s just about 12 litters of water. It all depends on opening of hose. I use narrow setting but never timed it. Works great for dish washing , other cleaning and for quick shower.
Nice job, but it looks like it holds more than 3 gallons.
Approximately 12 litres .
You have a nice Toyota truck , I have a dodge and I dodge everyone on the road .
Oh thanks why I am not able to dodge others because i do not have dodge lol
Both were the same kind of valves? Awesome video thanks!
Yes both valves are same kind.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada really thanks!
Where do you buy the fill cap with gasket ?
Home Depot I am in Canada, I heard USA Home Depot does not carry it .
Not only does the Home Depot doesn't carry that plug with the gasket, I cant even find it at other retailers or online!
If you read comments many guys had this issue in USA . So some reason USA Home Depot does not carry what part .
They dont sell or stock these in the home depot in Colorado.
As you know the name of product you can order online, I know it’s hard to wait when I are all done other then cap.
Thanks. I used a 4 inch pipe. So I guess I need the Lesso 4” right?
Yes correct
Great video!! One big question- what garden hose do you specifically have? Do you have a link for it? I’m trying to find a hose like that but haven’t had any luck. Thanks!!
I got it from amazon.ca. Here is the link
Plastair SpringHose PUW615B9-M-3-AMZ Light Polyurethane Lead Free Drinking Water Safe Marine/RV Recoil Hose, Blue, 3/8-Inch by 15-Foot www.amazon.ca/dp/B004323RRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2icxFb89VJMEA
BackCountry Quest thank you for the fast reply!! Just ordered one and I’m looking forward to building my shower tomorrow
Nice job sir! About how many gallons do you estimate
I think in litters and it’s about 12 litter.
how did you attach the round tube to your roof rake?
I used large sized steel hose clamps.
How much gallons can this hold?
Approximately just over 3 gallons.
How much water do you put? I guess my question is do you leave space for air and if so how much
I leave little bit room as I never measure water when out on trail. I just eye ball and leave room. It does not matter how much room we leave as long as we have reasonable pressure for shower to work it’s good. If you leave less room then you may have to pump air twice.
Hi. Thanks for this great video. I have heard mixed reports about whether to start with a black PVC pipe, or to start with the white pipe and then coat it with black liner or paint. Some people say the black retail grade is of a less durable grade. How has the stock black pipe held up for you ? Has it proven durable, going down the road ? Thanks again ! Big AL
As per my knowledge ABS is better and stronger pipe. I have made one with white pipe before and I had to throw that away. For this shower in video , It’s been more then a year and I tested it just very recently, it works great as day one. I am going to instal on my truck today. Will post a video over the weekend with one year check . We have travelled rough with this shower on roof top and it held very well at the way to Arctic Ocean and there was no road to go any further lol.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada ok. Thanks for the update. Hopefully it was helpful in fighting off those giant mosquitos up there too. Happy trails. Be safe.
I was lucky enough as it was not as hot when we went .
I made one and the cap where you fill the water is leaking air around the sides. I tighten with wrench and also used Teflon tape and still leaking air. Does this happen to you? Any solutions? Thank you in advance
My cap does not leak as it has rubber seal. I heard USA Home Depot does not carry rubber sealed cap. You can look online or if you browse comments, there are few guys who found that cap online . In Canada Home Depot carry it . If you still could not find let me know I will try to look for you. You can text me directly in my Facebook page backcountry quest
@@BackCountryQuestCanada I couldn’t find it in US but do you think just buying a 4inch rubber o ring and fitting it to the end of the cap work?
Aloha Broha I heard others saying that it does not work . Trying finding online
@@BackCountryQuestCanada ohh no. Ok let me know if you can find online. I’ve been looking and cannot find in USA
Where are you in USA 🇺🇸
What if the water gets too hot?
Nothing much we can do about external temperature. I never pressurized unit unless I am using it . Never ever over pressurize . Better to be safe
Why does no one use pvc pipe, rated to like 160psi i think and potable water? Its white though so would need to be painted.
I made one before this one, it’s not as sturdy as this one, it’s leaks and will not last longer without leaking. I wasted my time and money for building one with pvc before this one .
Dude teach me your secrets.. i need my beard that dank
Sunflower oil in bulk from East Indian store, not the small bottles where you are just paying fir marketing
hello, what brand model is your compressor?
This is just regular tire inflator company is Michelin .
What brand compressor are you using?
I have Michelin, just a regular car tire filing. I guess but any as long as it can show you pressure. Do not fill to max I use it around 32 psi and I never go over 38ish.
Is there a part #
Will try to find out tomorrow
By the way, what compressor is that
Machine
The cap with the rubber washer? Where did you get it? The video s excellent. I am 95 percent done but cant find the cap with the washer.
www.homedepot.ca/product/lesso-1-1-2-in-abs-male-plug-mipt/1000116103
Jim Feher I will recommend keep a parrot wrench with it, it helps to snug tight and loosen it easily.
BackCountry Quest i guess i need a
4 inch? Also, they dont sell this at the go,e depot in coLorado.
This looks perfect ! I cannot find it in 4 inch though. I will keep looking.
@@jimfeher9648 Hi There. Did you have any luck finding this cap in 4" anywhere ?
Subscribe already, where did you buy the valve for the air ?
Go to any tire shop. I got from Kal tire, I am in BC Canada.
Awesome thank you
@@BackCountryQuestCanada awesome thank you I'll do that
Thanks for the video friend, I came across a problem following your video and wanted to ask your opinion. Everything is done and sealed good except for a slow leak I cant fix from the threads of the top cap. I noticed you didn't use ptfe tape. If I dont use ptfe tape on the threads, it leaks a little more. With ptfe thread, it leaks a bit slower but it is still there. With or without ptfe tape, I still tighten down with a wrench to make it flush. Any idea on what to do or try is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Anton Osnovich Cap I use have a seal, after I tight with it does not leak because of seal. If you are from USA then I heard that Home Depot does not carry sealed caps. Try to find sealed cap online or come where else. If you text me at my Facebook page backcountry quest I will send you the pictures of the cap I use .
Nevermind, totally didn't listen to the part where you said your cap has a rubber washer and a lip to hold it in place. Mine is just threads with no washer or lip lol
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Yeah I'm in the US, looking for it now online and I found it on one site but it is so hard to find here. Thanks again buddy
You could try some pipe thread sealant. Rectorseal is one brand, but it’ll be a little messy at each fill up.
@@brianlamb7164 Man i tried everything, including pipe thread sealant and could not get it to seal air tight with the 4" cleanout plug. Ended up sealing the 4" cleanout plug with abs cement, cutting off one end of my shower, and converting to a 2" cleanout plug and can finally use that to fill it with water and keep it air tight.
Can I use it to dispense lemonade fir the summer camp?
Yes you can also use it for your any fav drink 🍹🤣
I was just kidding this is not food grade pipe.
Ok , I’m going to use it fir Lemonade , thanks , I wasn’t sure but seeing I got your assurance, I will use it for lemonade.
Zam : Mr Fix it no no do not use it for drinking as it’s not food grade. Find a pipe which is food grade.
But you told me that it’s good good for all fav beverages, I bought ball the black pipe and cut them up also glue them up ... now what am I going to do with all these materials, can’t return as they’re cut up . Omg ... you told me it’s ok
I was able to order the Lesso 4inch ABS Plug from AquaFlo in Ventura as someone stated below but it still leaks. I am using a Lesso ABS Plug with a different US Home Depot version ABS pipe and maybe that is why it does not seal properly. I even changed out the Lesso O-Ring and made a rubber gasket as the clerk at Home Depot recommended and still leaks air. I could try the pipe wrap tape but that seems like a hassle to have to wrap every time you want to fill it with water. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Almost to the point I'm going to fork out the money for the Road Shower.
I am still using same plug and it had no leaks at all. I snug tight with small wrench and it hold pressure for long. I just tested it 4 weeks ago on our three day trip.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Yes, but you are using the Lesso Plug and probably Lesso ABS Pipe, right? Since the Home Depot in the US does not sell Lesso products, I am using the Lesso Plug with whatever the Home Depot product is. I had my shower built before watching your video so I only needed to have it sealed correctly at the plug. Still wondering if using the Lesso plug with Lesso Pipe is the answer to this frustrating problem.
I am using it and it works fine. If you text me at backcountry quest Facebook page I will send you pictures
@@BackCountryQuestCanada I just messaged you.
I did not get any message yet.
Could you use PVC instead of ABS so that way it is BPA free?
I tried it but pvc is less stronger and my project was wasted with white pvc. Also it can take less pressure. I also I find it hard to make leak proof connections. It is not impossible to do with PVC. I wanted to use pvc for same reason but did not work for me .
@@BackCountryQuestCanada ok, & thanks for the quick reply... Abs it is
I also wanted to have drinking water but then I just gave up the idea .
Hello again Sir... I am close to finishing my shower. But, the threaded fill cap is leaking air. Where did you buy your PVC parts ? I noticed your Fill Cap has a flange at the top which appears to make a flat surface and seal at the top of the Test 'T' fitting. Whereas my threaded cap,... does not have the flange.
I got all parts from Home Depot
@@BackCountryQuestCanada - Okay, Thanks. I have heavily wrapped the cap thread with Plumbers tape, which seems to be doing the trick.
If you browse comments below some one have better suggestion, you can make your own seal.
Same problem here, couldn't find the threaded cap with the flange at Home Depot or Ace Hardware. Everything is air tight except for that cap. I'll try the plumbers tape since it seems to be working for you.
@@ItsJanHi Hi Jan. Yes. 5 or 6 tight wraps of the tape seem to do it. Also, Spoke to the Lesso Mfr. Rep for California, and he turned me onto a distributor in the US ! He confirmed that Lesso only sells to Home Depot's in Canada and not the US. Here is a link to a US distributor who will ship. They have them in stock for $6.00 USD (plus Shipping) .
I ordered one today. Will report back on how it works out
www.aquaflo.com/store-locator/aqua-flo-ventura/
Can I use crazy glue ?
No you need glue for ABS if you use ABS piping.
It’s called ABS cement
How did you attach it to your roof rack?
I clamped it on roof, will post a video soon and will share link.
@@BackCountryQuestCanada Can't wait for this video. I'll be getting my Prinsu rack soon and I need to see how you have this mounted on the rack.
This weekend I will try to post, Actually my computer crashed so all projects are delayed, I hope I will get it today it’s in mail.
In the mean time check this video of Prinsu Rack. ua-cam.com/video/TZ5vbZa6G10/v-deo.html