Do Your Camper Van Water Tanks FREEZE In Winter

[@Silvestmentpms]

I bet you’ve glued those bins closed as well
your a spray glue professional Neil.
Great job.

[@nipperr725]

I hope the bin lid opens 😂

[@rolandshepherd6461]

### WARNING WARNING YOUR BALL VALVE WILL FAIL IN COLD WEATHEas a past farmer in Tasmania you will need TWO ball valves in line BECAUSE WHEN YOU CLOSE YOUR ONE VALVE you have isolated water within the ball and when it frezzes it will explode the ball THE ONLY WAY is to close the ball valve close to the tank then open the last valve and let the water in that ball valve flow out. Then close that valve which now only has air within the valve and the open the valve close to the tank so that water when it freezes can easily move back up the pipe thus not damaging the valve tap. As you can understand water when freezes it has to EXPAND Cheers Rolnd from Australia

[@braccereve9271]

Thanks

[@ZX9jar]

I love the relationship there is between you and Emma, proper soul mates, great to see! 👍🙂🙌

[@UrbanVanlife]

😊 thank you

[@brianparker5228]

Cannot wait for Wills attempt 🤣🤣🤣

[@darrenj3267]

Whats the betting he'll end up looking like the old Solvite wallpaper paste advert glued like a starfish to his tank 🙂

[@brianparker5228]

@@darrenj3267 We will wait and see just what will go wrong it's like watching a comedy sketch but so entertaining !!

[@UrbanVanlife]

😂😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Mad thing is Iv pulled all the main tendons in my right hand and have to ware a dam strap support . I can’t even grip a cup of tea . Will is on his way to us now and he’s going to be fitting my rear air suspension cos I can’t do it . So that’s going to be a barrel of laughs

[@brianparker5228]

@Urban Vanlife can just see him now holding your tea in a baby cup the ones with a none spill spout 🤣🤣🤣

[@rolandshepherd6461]

Ball valves are the only way to have stable taps in freezing conditions as all normal taps still have water surrounding the seal but a ball valve with air in the ball area is a guarantee the no freezing water can do any damage cheers Roland

[@royhighton13]

Sefton council will love you when they collect your bins 😂

[@crafter63]

With the neighbours cats stuck to them.

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

Woo hooo i have just managed to link my phone to my TV & i can now watch you on TV instead of on my phone 😄

[@KimandWayneAdventures]

A piece of Emma’s fudge would’ve gone down a treat with that cuppa 😋
🎉 Happy new year Neil & Emma 🎉

[@UrbanVanlife]

Happy New Year to you too!!

[@julienunn6679]

The poor bin lol xx ❤

[@mybeautifulview]

What a lovely reward for letting someone out of a car park in Anglesey… realising it’s one of your favourite UA-cam couples (& fellow Scousers - we get everywhere!) - I was the mad woman waving excitedly, fab to see you both on your travels 💞xx

[@UrbanVanlife]

What a lovely comment and thank you!! Also there’s no such thing as a mad woman, just enthusiastic 🤩 hope you have a lovely week 💕

[@robertcanning1888]

All the best to you 4 later xx happy new year when it comes. Youre such a lovely couple xx

[@duckypam]

Emma is lucky to have someone who fixes and builds stuff. I hope to find someone in my life who can fix stuff like this for me

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

Awww. Look at Em taking care of you. She’s a good woman. I would do the same for Jessie. You know, every time I see someone messing with tanks, it makes me even more happy that we don’t have them. We’re going to be starting a remodel on our cargo very soon. I’m pretty excited about it. Been 3 years. I’m ready for a new design.

[@simonfirth360]

Just a thought .... move the valve handle so it's pointing down when closed .... then there's no chance of it vibrating open whist travelling 😃😃 Top video as always, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you both.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Iv actually swivel it on top now mate so it’s side to side and not up down . Great minds simon

[@jasonannesley5889]

I have found spray glue in hot summertime melts & becomes very unstuck & just makes a mess. Originally used it on some vinyl in camper build to cover some wood & plastic panels. Found out to my cost all spray glues does this. Found best glue to use is old fashioned Evo stick in metal tub. Like videos says glue & let get tacky then fold or press down material. I insulated my tank with same material but used silver insulation tape, then wrapped in tarpaulin & installed. Had to remove insulation once as drain valve fitting snapped. Never had any issues removing & reinstalling insulation & reinstalling. Tarpaulin was held on with gaffa tape. Again gaffa tape became unstuck with heat. But reapplied. Tank was basically wrapped like a parcel & could be easily removed in two parts.

[@captaincoxyboy]

2nd, surprised you didn’t add a 12v heat pad being all gadgety and that 👍, good man for tackling this in this weather tho x

[@modestadventurers]

Good job.

[@LeisureBit]

Cracking job Neil - beats the job on mine (which reminds me I need to drop the tank and do it properly) - those sausage butties and coffees work a treat to keep the job moving along too don’t they!
Have an amazing new year
All the best, David & Rachel 👍🍻

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hope you have a wonderful 2023!! And good luck with the tanks !

[@denisecafferky2248]

Another nice job

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊😊💕

[@johnharris6691]

Cool , tank-you for that !

[@only-vans]

where is that face slap/wipe emoji when you need it most?

[@UrbanVanlife]

😂😂😂

[@leelendon1482]

Your binmen ( refuse operatives are going to taking your bins all around your town , won't be able to let go of them cause of the glue on them . Seriously a great idea 💡

[@dougmackie4833]

another great job Neil tank looked great when finished

[@UrbanVanlife]

Mate I’m not that good wrapping presents

[@darrenj3267]

Lovely job wrapping your tank.
Unfortunately that foil bubble wrap is pretty poor as an insulator fine for reflecting radiant heat in or out but rather poor at insulating.
It has a thermal conductivity value of 0.67 W/mk (watts per meter of thickness per degree kelvin)
By way of contrast recycled pop bottle insulation has a conductivity value of 0.04 W/mk and Celotex has a conductivity value of 0.022 W/mk but clearly they are both impractical for wrapping your tanks
I won’t bore you with the science of thermal conductivity but if you do go anywhere and find that your water is still freezing even with bubble wrap, you may want to consider using Armaflex sheet as it has a thermal conductivity value of 0.033 W/m2k (The lower the number the better the performance)
All that said I bet the Chrissy presents you wrap look really neat

[@TheVanderfulLife]

You're the knowledge we all need!! Bit of science to back up the statement and alternative product for those wanting to do the task, thanks!

[@stevendavies8070]

That bubble wrap is useless, might of well used old carpet, me personally I would of used lagging in bags, like the ones on cistern tanks, glued it all on then used the foil wrap and glue to hold it all together, I would of then bought a bycycle inner tube and gut it into strips and spray glued it to the uni strut or whatever you are using to hold the tank in place, to stop the brackets rubbing the insulation away, due to van transmission/ vibration, and flexing.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the channelk good job thanks lee

[@crafter63]

Your fence looks like Spider man had a bit solo fun 🕷 🕸.

[@Alivefrom45]

Nice neat job there Neil.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@bradcasson995]

Keep up the good videos love watching them I’m looking at getting a van to convert

[@nicolacornell2253]

Happy New Year to you both and your beautiful dogs. Safe travels to you all 🎉

[@UrbanVanlife]

Same to you Nicola 😊😊

[@bitsofshit]

Great vid thanks love this bubble foil , cheap easy to cut and fix very noticable on installing in my sheds

[@sidpf1972]

You need to get to benidorm
With youre bezzies
Its warm there , the tanks will be fine

[@UrbanVanlife]

Not our type of place, we prefer hills and mountains, scenic countryside … we see enough of bars in our day jobs 😂😂

[@sidpf1972]

@@UrbanVanlife fair enough

[@wanderingbychoice]

Cracking job I need to do ours but tanks are part of chassis, so not a nice job. Cheers Neil🙏👍🚌

[@Julie-mw9fy]

Happy new year,
Keep vlogs coming brilliant.👍👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks, you too, hope 2023 is a good one 😊😊

[@sccobyste]

Hey Neil what about heat pads seen some fit them. …? Not sure I’ve seen anyone do that yet on the tube

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Nice job, we're you a bit squiffy after 🤣🤣
Happy New Year. ✌️❤

[@stansnape3634]

had them on my supply to my house they all rusted up cost a fotune to replace with pvc, good luck

[@sandrascott9535]

Happy new year Neil & Emma

[@UrbanVanlife]

Happy new year! Hope 2023 is a prosperous one!

[@richardbosson774]

Happy new year from Thailand

[@UrbanVanlife]

Happy New year 🥳

[@bobajob1524]

Happy new year to you all.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Happy new year!

[@kevingalloway9338]

Another brilliant job there. Have you thought of a heat pad for the really cold days..brilliant video buddy

[@alexanderfager2173]

What size is your water tank? Or where did you buy it?
Really enjoy watching your videos! Keep it up! :)

[@UrbanVanlife]

140 litre water tank and a 60 litre waste tank, we got them from Barrett tanks

[@neillh]

Another great job done, hope you two have a great New Year 🎉

[@UrbanVanlife]

Happy new year Mr Neill!!!! Hope you have a wonderful 2023!

[@ThoseHappyDays]

Another great vid 👍 would you do the grey tank too?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Well as soon as my stupid hands healed it’s game on . But my apprentice coming tomorow to help 😜😜

[@josephdyson4035]

Great job done, mate.

[@markwilkinson2673]

Good job , do the wheelie bin lids still open ? 😉

[@madforit9661]

Enjoyed watching that

[@gailwalker5902]

Love the video 😊 You both have a Happy New Year ❤❤😎❤️

[@ollypolly18]

nice job
but one mistake the shut off valve should fall down to off not up
and when the van isn't in use leave to valve open for expansion if you leave water in the tank.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Noooo YOU made a mistake .
Your valve may go down . But on OUR van it goes up . But dose it make any difference NOP 😜😜😜

[@michaelpennington147]

I bet your bin man loves you 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

But of course 😫😂😫

[@sccobyste]

Tidy job as usual m8

[@markandrews70]

A bit late now, but had you thought of tank heaters

[@baggiecamper]

A tank-less job. You've wheely bin making a mess 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

😂😂😂

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Crackin job

[@dougquaid]

Did the Mrs, know you sprayed the wheelie bins with glue?, lol

[@deenunya7735]

Also keep water Cooler in Hot Weather

[@rickwallace2091]

Hi I can see how the glue got all over your fence, but any idea where the green paint came from?🙄
Nice project btw. See if you can get Deep Digger Dan to tackle that on his own

[@PK_Blinder]

She looks after you... posh coffee and a sausage butty... 👍

[@only-vans]

can't have been sosij ... it had red sauce on it.
Brown sauce on sosijis ... everyone knows that.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We had run out of brown … so he had to have red 😂😂

[@robertcanning1888]

A need to stop commenting till ive watched the whole vlog. Brill usefull vlog. God . She looks after you Neil. Youre spoiled lol

[@mark_graham]

Where do you think you're going; to the Arctic with Alex ?? :o)

[@UrbanVanlife]

Only once the night heaters fitted

[@Elites-asthetic]

These don’t work very much at all having tried for 2 winters I went with silicon heater pad amazing
Also is great on the battery but maybe try handle bar heat grips low in amps

[@team-118]

2 trips to Screwfix? Is there a one way valve on the inlet pipe? 🤔

[@UrbanVanlife]

No mate 2 way . There much better in my opinion cos you can drop the tank with no faf if needed . But that valves much better than the plastic one I’ll say that

[@team-118]

@@UrbanVanlife My 'concern' was the same as Simon's however it appears that you've rectified it, without incorporating some form of handle locking mechanism - there'd be no fun in arriving with, empty tanks.. super job.

[@DaveandChez.]

Good job it's not bin day 😂

[@leestant2822]

Open your Wheely bin if you haven't glued it shut 😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

The fence took a beating as well 😂😂😂😂

[@leestant2822]

@@UrbanVanlife lol 🤣🤣

[@UrbanVanlife]

Mate I was editing and thinkg man your a propper happy over sprayer .

[@simonrichardson5203]

Will that glue cure in the cold ?

[@trudysimms1564]

Are you able to open your wheelie bin lids!? Looked like your spray glued them shut!!!🤭

[@robertmansfield7315]

or can you recommend someone pls

[@UrbanVanlife]

See previous comment 😊

[@nikdb64]

Great job there by you with out the xcept for making you a sandwich well done mate not so young neil

[@kevinshettle8965]

it wont really help ??

[@UrbanVanlife]

It really will tho

[@robertmansfield7315]

hello im one of ur subscribers and im disabled so carnt climb on the roof of my moterhome i wonder if i could ask if you will fir my solar for me i will pay you i need 2 pannels fitted and my mppt thingy

[@UrbanVanlife]

Not something we actually do Robert for insurance purposes but if you ask in the south central self build Facebook group/ midlands self build/north west self build Facebook groups as they may be able to recommend some people for you or you could possibly go to a meet and have some assistance

[@FruitSnacksyo]

Thank you! Great idea. Also, ur bins r tacky.

[@jonnywilson6932]

👍🏼🛠🚐

[@furface9779]

first

[@furface9779]

all the best for 2023

[@only-vans]

impressive, I'm more enlightened for reading this educational yet fun filled factual insight of your personal triumph over all subsequent comments regarding this video.
I got like #28 , I'm usually way down in the 100's.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Winning at life there!!! 🥇
Think you may also need a medal for the most firsts of the year!! 🏅🏅🏅🏆
All the best for the new year hope you have a good one 😊😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Well done on 28 it’s a lovely number 🏅

[@ThomasDevOnline]

I love and laugh at how much you defend yourself as the comment keyboard warriors will be after you.
But you did do it all wrong and we didn't see you take the tank out ;)

[@UrbanVanlife]

If you didn’t see it it can’t have happened and it must be magic

[@ThomasDevOnline]

@@UrbanVanlife Keep up the great work guys!

[@julianchadwick6038]

hope its not bin day

[@georgemorgan]

Think you should put a tie on the handle to make sure it stays closed , just saying great video as usual.
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