I continue to be very impressed with not only the quality of your work, but the design of it as well. You are truly a craftsman! Thanks for another great video. 👍🏼
Wow! This instructional video made me realize I have no idea what is involved in installing a water system. I think I will need a professional like your selves for this part of my build. You're system looks great!!!
Brilliant work. You are an artisan, a mechanic, and an engineer. I build computers and work with electronics, but I could never do all the things you do. I pride myself on my solutions to problems and workarounds which many times involve fabricating small parts, but this is another level of complexity.
Will you be following up about the water heater and why you choose it? Would love for you to dive deeper into plumbing for your build. You hinted there will be more when you get to the kitchen module. Looking forward to it.
Y'all just make it look so easy, like TV chefs cooking a 6 hr meal in 30 minutes easy!! Love the look and can't wait to use your knowledge to make my van. I followed along to about 60% of that. Looks like I'll be rewatching it again soon. Thank you very much for the time and explanations!!
Nate - at 7:40 you attached the pex tubing into the water fill. The way you attached that was a little dodgy shall we say...The pex pipe will actually spin around the barbed fitting with the crimp attachment on it, therefore when you spun the blue pex so the male thread went into the outlet itself, you may have just been spinning the pex on the last few turns, making the connecting between the brass fittings not very secure. if you can get a spanner in there and just give it a 1/2 turn that could save you big time down the road. Especially as you wouldnt notice a small leak for a while in that inconspicuous space. Youve helped me so much in the past i wanted to pass that along.
Sigh, only the 5th or 6th time I've watched this, since I'm at this stage and I would love to put my vote into a short video for programming the Cervo GX. Still watching all/most of your videos (multiple times!! as I'm a slow learner) and loving them all.
Just a heads up, but we've released our full install video featuring a Truck Camper; that you may find helpful! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/gcDYiYgUCzg/v-deo.html
I'll be building a similar system, so really appreciate this description. I suggest thicker brackets for securing plywood to extrusion and to van walls/floor. If you've been in a crash more than a fender-bender, you know forces can be huge and weird. Use backing plates behind floor/wall to help resist pull-out in a crash.
As a firefighter, I've actually been to MVA's that were bad enough that the entire engine was ejected from the frame. You can't make anything 100% safe. What we did was fine. Do what you want in your own build. Thanks for watching.
These videos are so helpful! Sure, I have to watch parts multiple times and do screen captures to study… but you can’t get more beginner than me. I need an Explorist Life Diploma when I’ve proven I can do these things in my van. Thank you for your hard work!
This looks really well done. Can you do a video where you go over the ideas of fill, flow and explain why you decided to design the system the way you did? What about city water/ pressure line? What about water filtration?
I have been watching this whole series, as well as most of your electrical videos, and I don't remember you ever mentioning Anderson connectors before. Can you link a video where you go into more detail on these? Thanks for this video! I am not close to plumbing yet, but I will be back to watch this again when I get to that.
Really thorough and beautifully well designed work, Nate. Excellent video shooting, narration, and editing, too! Thanks. Love watching your projects. You're in a special class, that's for sure.
Omg perfecting timing!!! About to make a plan for out plumbing system! i can always rely on you guys for the best tutorials! You really make things easy to follow, thank you so much!
Very solid design, build and clear video and editing. Well done, and thank you! The only thing I'm not sure about is whether you used flexible tubing on PEX connectors, which apparently is not a good practice and can lead to leaks in the future. I'm sure that is fine with low pressure/drain applications, but probably not on the pressure lines. Thanks again!
Flexible lines went to barbed connectors made for flexible lines in most cases. If there was a spot where this wasn't the case and it starts to leak; I'll fix it. 🤷♂️🤣 That's the glory of building something yourself. If you make it yourself; you know how to fix it if it breaks.
Another great training module. IF you have time, I would love to see where you sourced the knurled threaded connectors you used on the high pressure woven clear tubing. All I can find are the Shurflo winged connectors and I'm not really wanting the wings due to space constraints. Thanks again!
Fantastic video -- just ahead of where I am in my build so it will be very useful! Thanks for the time put in and the great attention to detail. These are my favorite van conversion videos and I have watched pretty much all of them!
Thank you for your video - you ended up with a compact, beautiful install that is also accessible for maintenance & future service. Not many builders go into the materials & methods to the extent that your team does. What was your rationale on the locations that called for braided tubing versus PEX tubing?
Would love to see a video explaining how you program your cerbo to work with the tank monitor. I've been building something very similar for the last year I decided to build everything modular with 80/20 and even have my power over the left wheel and water over the right. Also a huuuge fan of steamboat my google pic is me on the mountain!
Any chance you're going to create a plumbing diagram like your electrical one? It was super helpful to me and id love to see a great plumbing one too! :)
Wonderful series and I always look forward to each new posting. Very well thought out and narrated. One question for you. I'm confused on the links to the tools and supplies versus what was actually used in the video. The links are for the copper crimp rings along with the tool to install that. But the video clearly shows using the clamping method. Might help if you are able to clarify the difference between the links and the video. Keep up the good work Nate!
I'm curious why sometimes you used hose and sometimes you used pex. I'm getting ready to start the plumbing on my box truck, so great timing! Thanks, as always! Will you guys be selling plumbing kits?
PEX is not as pliable. In other words, perhaps some of the curves and bends you see are done with hose because it's more flexible. You could do that with PEX however you would need more 90s, Tees and fittings which would work. But you would lose efficiency and add the risk of leaks from more connections.
@Geminiappleboy , thanks. I had rather assumed that, but I wasn't sure. I couldn't tell from the video, but can a PEX fitting be used with a hose and held in place with a hose clamp? Or is some other type of fitting required specifically for use with a hose? Thanks!
@@BTNomad use a PEX to Barb adapter that is sized for your hose. Do not use normal hose clamps on PEX fittings/connections that clamp the PEX tubing, but you can on the braided or no braided hose. Sometimes hose barbs are referred to as nipples.
@@Geminiappleboy , thank you! THAT is the piece I was missing in my mind! The biggest challenge I have in doing my box truck conversion is learning what things are called. Thank you!
@@BTNomad oh cool! Happy to help. I would recommend making a drain valve at the lowest point (usually bottom of tank) to drain for winterization or long term unheated storage. As far as terminology goes, I think you should gain familiarity with the following plumbing components/fittings: Male/Female, Nipple, Coupler, Reducer, Braided, Adapter, Band Clamp, Hose Clamp, Pinch/Cinch Clamps. Don't forget the importance of calculating the flow required for your water pump and the electrical requirement to size your conductors (wires) accordingly.
Wow such a great video a lot of thought and workmanship. What is the outside dimentions of the outside extrusions. I know my build will be different but I need an estimate with what I gotta work with. Keep up the great work and keep them coming.
I'm working on a similar setup, so this was good to see. My question though, is how do you turn your Bosch water heater on and off since it is buried in the modular frame? Do you have a switched 110v outlet dedicated for that? (And is that install covered in another video?)
Wow Nate, just started following your videos and kudos ! Workmanship personified. Question, did you look at the IRVPC pump controller for your install? We have one in our RV and just love it.
We've found there isn't much water lost due to that; but yeah; definitely put a shutoff in there if you want. Just make sure there is another way for air to get into the tank.
@@EXPLORISTlife I noticed, especially in overseas van conversions, they have dual water inlets at the port. One acts as the fill tube, and the other one is the vent. They open the vent cap when filling and when excess water spits out the vent- it's topped off. Then they screw both caps on. No overflow pipe needed. When they arrive at a camp site, they unscrew the vent cap to let air into the tank.
I’m curious about the KUS Sender unit in relation to calibration with the Cerbo GX. I see you are using a wheel arch tank which has a variable cross section as you travel down the Z-axis. Is it possible to calibrate the sender with the Cerbo GX and Victron touch unit so that it displays a more accurate percentage/volume. We are using a wheel arch tank that has a huge cross sectional area change from the top half of the tank to the bottom.
We have something very similar to this and I just ignore the tank shape. You can program the Cerbo to have a specific curve to match it but I don't find it worth the trouble.
I think I have the same pump. I was going to add an accumulator tank however the manual doesn't recommend one I think it's the new bypass pumps that don't need them. They are loud af for me without flexible tubing attached directly at the inlet and outlet of the pump.
As always, extremely detailed on all aspects of the build and exceptional quality. One questions, what's the brand/source for the water inlet fill connection you used. I like the locking aspect to ensure no leaks and would like to incorporate that in my build. Once again, super impressed at the exceptional detail!
Hi Nate and Steph. Great video! Did you add a switch or timer to the outlet your water heater is plugged into? If so, do you have a diagram showing this piece? Thank you.
We are still mid-build, so we haven't used it, but we've never heard any complaints about it from those who've we've recommended it to in the past (which is why we bought it).
I can’t read over 200 comments so if this is a double up question I apologize. Why did you mix Lex with the flexible hoses? Is it possible to just use Lex or just use flexible? Thanks. Love the videos. I’ll be watching them all multiple times before I start my build this summer.
Two questions first one is the water accumulator really that helpful for such a small water tank in system. 2. What size is the water tank and what voltage and wattage
Thanks Nate - This is next level! Any chance you could post your order from t-nutz for the extrusions to build that box? Mainly interested in how you had the ends machined. Thank You!
You and your team are doing great videos which have helped me out immensely with my build out. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. On a side note, do you have any experience using a second alternator to just charge your lithium house batteries?
Hey brother, great video. Im curious. Is the Accumulator not suppose to go on the discharge side of the water pump. I thought the water was suppose to flow from the tank, to the water pump, then into the accumulator, then from the accumulator to your piping.. Im seeing that you have the other side of the accumulator plugged off. Be very greatful for that explanation.
Will the flex tubing leak over time? Looks like it's connected to a shark bite T. Shark bite and flex tubes have a different flange to hold them once tighten. Won't the flex tube expand on a shark bite connection?
Although it's not 'technically' the right connection, we had to heat up the flex tubing so it would even fit over the fitting, then it shrinks back down as it cools. That plus a hose clamp gives me pretty high confidence in it not leaking.
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Thank you for such a clear build, really helps eliminate the learning curve for van plumbing. My one question would be is if the Bosch Water Heater is always on and just senses when there is water coming from the pump or is there a switch for that as well? I'm not too familiar with water heaters so any information would be very helpful! Thank you!
Currently, it's just switched on/off at the breaker. I may put it on a switch in the plumbing enclosure eventually or a bluetooth outlet switch; but I wanted to see if the simpler solution was adequate.
Think you'll have any issues with people messing with your water inlet? I was too scared to put it outside but filling inside is a kind of a pain. Just an FYI since everyone does things differently. We used the same flexible tubing as you and noticed a plastic taste to the water so I switched to using food grade silicone tubing on the non-pressurized side and pex on everything else. We didn't use an accumulator since the 4008 pump instructions said you don't need one and we haven't had any issues with the pump coming on/off any more than usual (I also took a few trips with the accumulator in our system before I rearranged things and needed the space). We are in Wyoming and have to winterize a lot so we changed to the IsoTemp water heater because it drains from the bottom and taking the whole Bosch water heater out to drain it was a huge pain. But the IsoTemp is like 3x the cost of the Bosch. We have a 400ah lithium system and have no issues with using the water heater since we drive a few hours each and fill the batteries back up. The Bosch is 1800 watts and the IsoTemp is 750 watts, but the IsoTemp takes twice as long to heat up, so both are about the same in terms of electricity usage.
Curious why you fitted the flexible hose straight to the Pex elbows where the water fill comes out, but in other places, used adapters to transition from braided hose to Pex?
@@EXPLORISTlife Another query: The top right port of the tank, that you're using for the vent: you positioned the fitting/hose so it goes up and right and loops back down. Is there a compelling reason for doing it this way as opposed to pointing the fitting and hose straight down? Thank you again!
Great video and it gives me insight on how to mount the tank in my van. I have two questions (more of enlightenment)? 1) I didn't see any filters installed including the one that comes with the shureflow pump. Is this part of your kitchen setup coming later? 2) I see that your accumulator is not inline with your water flow. This the first video I have seen in that configuration. Can you explain why? Thanks again for a very informative video. -Ken
1: I bought the little additional screen filter but could simply not get it to fit where I needed it to, so I decided to omit it. 2: It just fit best in the orientation I did. There are two ways to connect the accumulator tank as per the user manual with no mention of difference in performance.
Some questions: what van is this? Also, on the passenger side tank, what are the dimensions of the 8020 box and how much room is left between that front void space between tank frame and the actual tank?
I continue to be very impressed with not only the quality of your work, but the design of it as well. You are truly a craftsman! Thanks for another great video. 👍🏼
Thank you! Cheers!
A tip to you since I’ve been doing plumbing work for a while now, use Teflon tape along with paste and you will never have a leak again. ;)
Do you put the tape on first?
@@amateurdiy3960 Yes the tape goes first. Careful Wich way you wrap it
@@amateurdiy3960 tape first clockwise about three full circles wraps
Any chance you could explain why pex is used in parts of the system, and flexible hose is used in others?
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I couldn't help but see the use for Pex A over Pex B. You can rotate the fittings without causing a leak on the pex. Great install Nate
Thanks for tuning in!
I'm going to miss these videos. Thank you for doing the Transit build series. It was, and still is, extremely helpful.
Wow! This instructional video made me realize I have no idea what is involved in installing a water system. I think I will need a professional like your selves for this part of my build. You're system looks great!!!
Brilliant work. You are an artisan, a mechanic, and an engineer. I build computers and work with electronics, but I could never do all the things you do. I pride myself on my solutions to problems and workarounds which many times involve fabricating small parts, but this is another level of complexity.
Will you be following up about the water heater and why you choose it? Would love for you to dive deeper into plumbing for your build. You hinted there will be more when you get to the kitchen module. Looking forward to it.
Y'all just make it look so easy, like TV chefs cooking a 6 hr meal in 30 minutes easy!! Love the look and can't wait to use your knowledge to make my van. I followed along to about 60% of that. Looks like I'll be rewatching it again soon. Thank you very much for the time and explanations!!
Haha, yeah, this project took FOREVER. 🤣
Nate - at 7:40 you attached the pex tubing into the water fill. The way you attached that was a little dodgy shall we say...The pex pipe will actually spin around the barbed fitting with the crimp attachment on it, therefore when you spun the blue pex so the male thread went into the outlet itself, you may have just been spinning the pex on the last few turns, making the connecting between the brass fittings not very secure. if you can get a spanner in there and just give it a 1/2 turn that could save you big time down the road. Especially as you wouldnt notice a small leak for a while in that inconspicuous space. Youve helped me so much in the past i wanted to pass that along.
It was tightened. There's a lot that happens off camera. 🙂👍
Sigh, only the 5th or 6th time I've watched this, since I'm at this stage and I would love to put my vote into a short video for programming the Cervo GX. Still watching all/most of your videos (multiple times!! as I'm a slow learner) and loving them all.
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Please show us how to program the water gauge.
JUst found your channel and I am enjoying it. Just bought and old truck bed pop up camper and will use some of your methods! Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
Just a heads up, but we've released our full install video featuring a Truck Camper; that you may find helpful! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/gcDYiYgUCzg/v-deo.html
I'll be building a similar system, so really appreciate this description. I suggest thicker brackets for securing plywood to extrusion and to van walls/floor. If you've been in a crash more than a fender-bender, you know forces can be huge and weird. Use backing plates behind floor/wall to help resist pull-out in a crash.
As a firefighter, I've actually been to MVA's that were bad enough that the entire engine was ejected from the frame. You can't make anything 100% safe. What we did was fine. Do what you want in your own build. Thanks for watching.
@@EXPLORISTlife Agree, nothing is complete safe. Again, thanks for this great overview.
These videos are so helpful! Sure, I have to watch parts multiple times and do screen captures to study… but you can’t get more beginner than me. I need an Explorist Life Diploma when I’ve proven I can do these things in my van. Thank you for your hard work!
Glad you like them!
This looks really well done. Can you do a video where you go over the ideas of fill, flow and explain why you decided to design the system the way you did? What about city water/ pressure line? What about water filtration?
It would be great to see a video on the programing of the water level meter to the cerbo gx! Been following all of your videos. Super helpful!
Hey ricky yaconelli, Thanks so much! Cheers!
I have been watching this whole series, as well as most of your electrical videos, and I don't remember you ever mentioning Anderson connectors before. Can you link a video where you go into more detail on these? Thanks for this video! I am not close to plumbing yet, but I will be back to watch this again when I get to that.
He does plumbing too? I LOVE IT ❤️
Really thorough and beautifully well designed work, Nate. Excellent video shooting, narration, and editing, too! Thanks. Love watching your projects. You're in a special class, that's for sure.
Omg perfecting timing!!! About to make a plan for out plumbing system! i can always rely on you guys for the best tutorials! You really make things easy to follow, thank you so much!
Awesome! Glad it helped! 😁
Great video mate … a video programming the Cerbo would be much appreciated
Noted! Thanks for watching! 😀
Your work is so neat and your instruction is so clear. 👍
Thanks so much 😊
This was very clean and organized work. Attention to detail is impeccable
Can you do a video about programming the tank gauge with the Cerbo GX?
Yes, please do the video on programming a gauge to the cerbo!
Just following up, but our video showing how to connect the tank level sensor to the Cerbo GX just went live: ua-cam.com/video/Uejlm8VKAhY/v-deo.html
Solid video. Can’t wait to see the galley build!
Thanks! 🙂🙌
Very solid design, build and clear video and editing. Well done, and thank you! The only thing I'm not sure about is whether you used flexible tubing on PEX connectors, which apparently is not a good practice and can lead to leaks in the future. I'm sure that is fine with low pressure/drain applications, but probably not on the pressure lines. Thanks again!
Flexible lines went to barbed connectors made for flexible lines in most cases. If there was a spot where this wasn't the case and it starts to leak; I'll fix it. 🤷♂️🤣 That's the glory of building something yourself. If you make it yourself; you know how to fix it if it breaks.
Another great training module. IF you have time, I would love to see where you sourced the knurled threaded connectors you used on the high pressure woven clear tubing. All I can find are the Shurflo winged connectors and I'm not really wanting the wings due to space constraints. Thanks again!
Very nice! I will strive to have an equally well thought system for my upcoming plumbing build. Thanks!
Hi Nate ... can you reveal the Make/Model of the electric water heater?
13:45 I feel that on another level
Fantastic video -- just ahead of where I am in my build so it will be very useful! Thanks for the time put in and the great attention to detail. These are my favorite van conversion videos and I have watched pretty much all of them!
You guys made this video just in time. We are installing our water system right now. And we just got some tips from you guys 😀
Thank you!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
When will a drawing and all the parts be in the store ? LOL great video, Thanks
😂🤣 I guess that depends on how well this video does.
Thank you for your video - you ended up with a compact, beautiful install that is also accessible for maintenance & future service. Not many builders go into the materials & methods to the extent that your team does.
What was your rationale on the locations that called for braided tubing versus PEX tubing?
Would love to see a video explaining how you program your cerbo to work with the tank monitor. I've been building something very similar for the last year I decided to build everything modular with 80/20 and even have my power over the left wheel and water over the right. Also a huuuge fan of steamboat my google pic is me on the mountain!
Very nice! I strive to design as well a thought out system as you have done here with my upcoming plumbing build. Thanks!
Another great video. I am definitely interested in how to wire tank level gauge!
Noted! Thanks for watching. 🙂😁
Yes please 🙏
Just following up, but our video showing how to connect the tank level sensor to the Cerbo GX just went live: ua-cam.com/video/Uejlm8VKAhY/v-deo.html
good work as always guys...... I would like to see the method of connecting the water level sensor to the cerbo
Perfect! Will do. Thanks for watching!
Just following up, but our video showing how to connect the tank level sensor to the Cerbo GX just went live: ua-cam.com/video/Uejlm8VKAhY/v-deo.html
Using anderson plugs to prewire is genius.
I'm quite proud of that. 🤣😂 It has worked out very well in this build; especially in the cabinets.
I would watch a short video on the Cerbo GX water level configuration!
Any chance you're going to create a plumbing diagram like your electrical one? It was super helpful to me and id love to see a great plumbing one too! :)
Glad the electrical one was helpful! I don't anticipate doing a plumbing one at this time.
Wonderful series and I always look forward to each new posting. Very well thought out and narrated. One question for you. I'm confused on the links to the tools and supplies versus what was actually used in the video. The links are for the copper crimp rings along with the tool to install that. But the video clearly shows using the clamping method. Might help if you are able to clarify the difference between the links and the video. Keep up the good work Nate!
Very neat compact installation! Well done.
Thanks!
Yes please, show us how you programmed the cerbo gx.
I'm curious why sometimes you used hose and sometimes you used pex. I'm getting ready to start the plumbing on my box truck, so great timing! Thanks, as always! Will you guys be selling plumbing kits?
PEX is not as pliable.
In other words, perhaps some of the curves and bends you see are done with hose because it's more flexible.
You could do that with PEX however you would need more 90s, Tees and fittings which would work. But you would lose efficiency and add the risk of leaks from more connections.
@Geminiappleboy , thanks. I had rather assumed that, but I wasn't sure. I couldn't tell from the video, but can a PEX fitting be used with a hose and held in place with a hose clamp? Or is some other type of fitting required specifically for use with a hose? Thanks!
@@BTNomad use a PEX to Barb adapter that is sized for your hose. Do not use normal hose clamps on PEX fittings/connections that clamp the PEX tubing, but you can on the braided or no braided hose. Sometimes hose barbs are referred to as nipples.
@@Geminiappleboy , thank you! THAT is the piece I was missing in my mind! The biggest challenge I have in doing my box truck conversion is learning what things are called. Thank you!
@@BTNomad oh cool! Happy to help.
I would recommend making a drain valve at the lowest point (usually bottom of tank) to drain for winterization or long term unheated storage.
As far as terminology goes, I think you should gain familiarity with the following plumbing components/fittings: Male/Female, Nipple, Coupler, Reducer, Braided, Adapter, Band Clamp, Hose Clamp, Pinch/Cinch Clamps.
Don't forget the importance of calculating the flow required for your water pump and the electrical requirement to size your conductors (wires) accordingly.
Excellent and informative videos. Thank you. Is there a video on waste water plumbing and holding tanks? I can't find one.
Wow such a great video a lot of thought and workmanship. What is the outside dimentions of the outside extrusions. I know my build will be different but I need an estimate with what I gotta work with. Keep up the great work and keep them coming.
Thanks for this super helpful step and step process. I was curious about what you did for air ventilation in & out of the tank?
There's an overflow to the outside of the van that is also the vent.
I'm working on a similar setup, so this was good to see. My question though, is how do you turn your Bosch water heater on and off since it is buried in the modular frame? Do you have a switched 110v outlet dedicated for that? (And is that install covered in another video?)
Yes please make a video on programming 🙏
What tank sensor did you use?
Just following up, but our video showing how to connect the tank level sensor to the Cerbo GX just went live: ua-cam.com/video/Uejlm8VKAhY/v-deo.html
Wow Nate, just started following your videos and kudos ! Workmanship personified. Question, did you look at the IRVPC pump controller for your install? We have one in our RV and just love it.
Beautiful work. I love it.
Thank you very much!
A shut off valve at the overflow is essential. Without it, you'll lose a lot of water (sloshing around while driving, and through evaporation).
We've found there isn't much water lost due to that; but yeah; definitely put a shutoff in there if you want. Just make sure there is another way for air to get into the tank.
@@EXPLORISTlife I noticed, especially in overseas van conversions, they have dual water inlets at the port. One acts as the fill tube, and the other one is the vent. They open the vent cap when filling and when excess water spits out the vent- it's topped off. Then they screw both caps on. No overflow pipe needed. When they arrive at a camp site, they unscrew the vent cap to let air into the tank.
@@michaeltravis3562 Sounds like another neat way to do things.
Great job! Looks amazing.
Hey, Matt Bolton Music! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀
I’m curious about the KUS Sender unit in relation to calibration with the Cerbo GX. I see you are using a wheel arch tank which has a variable cross section as you travel down the Z-axis. Is it possible to calibrate the sender with the Cerbo GX and Victron touch unit so that it displays a more accurate percentage/volume. We are using a wheel arch tank that has a huge cross sectional area change from the top half of the tank to the bottom.
We have something very similar to this and I just ignore the tank shape. You can program the Cerbo to have a specific curve to match it but I don't find it worth the trouble.
I think I have the same pump. I was going to add an accumulator tank however the manual doesn't recommend one I think it's the new bypass pumps that don't need them. They are loud af for me without flexible tubing attached directly at the inlet and outlet of the pump.
Interesting. Ours is whisper quiet. 🤷🫤
For me it's the Pex line coming off. It vibrates and reverberates. The company actually sells a kit with flexible tubing to help quite the pump.
Very nice video, thanks! what type of Water Gauge In Tank did you use?
As always, extremely detailed on all aspects of the build and exceptional quality. One questions, what's the brand/source for the water inlet fill connection you used. I like the locking aspect to ensure no leaks and would like to incorporate that in my build. Once again, super impressed at the exceptional detail!
Nice and clean system! Can I order that setup? Thanks!
Thanks! Parts sourcing info is in the pinned comment of this video.
I really like the modular design. Can you share a link for the water inlet that you are using? Please?
Are you familiar with a shower steamer? How could that be also incorporated? Ty!
Excellent video and one I will be referencing in the future if everything goes to plan. Did you consider a tankless water heater?
Hi Nate and Steph. Great video! Did you add a switch or timer to the outlet your water heater is plugged into? If so, do you have a diagram showing this piece? Thank you.
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Do you have the dimensions of the 80/20 enclosure for you water system?
Good morning. Thank you for the in depth video. How have you been liking the Bosch water heater? Pros and cons if you have the time. Thank you kindly.
We are still mid-build, so we haven't used it, but we've never heard any complaints about it from those who've we've recommended it to in the past (which is why we bought it).
I can’t read over 200 comments so if this is a double up question I apologize. Why did you mix Lex with the flexible hoses? Is it possible to just use Lex or just use flexible? Thanks.
Love the videos. I’ll be watching them all multiple times before I start my build this summer.
Two questions first one is the water accumulator really that helpful for such a small water tank in system.
2. What size is the water tank and what voltage and wattage
That was an interesting water fill inlet and hose. I can't find that anywhere. What is it, and are you happy with it?
will you post a link for the type of Water heater you installed? Or some water heating recommendations please.
Please provide a link for the black connectors you used for the flexible water connectors.
We just grabbed them at the local hardware store.
Thanks Nate - This is next level! Any chance you could post your order from t-nutz for the extrusions to build that box? Mainly interested in how you had the ends machined. Thank You!
You and your team are doing great videos which have helped me out immensely with my build out. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. On a side note, do you have any experience using a second alternator to just charge your lithium house batteries?
Hey brother, great video. Im curious. Is the Accumulator not suppose to go on the discharge side of the water pump.
I thought the water was suppose to flow from the tank, to the water pump, then into the accumulator, then from the accumulator to your piping..
Im seeing that you have the other side of the accumulator plugged off. Be very greatful for that explanation.
Idk, it was just in the installation manual that came with it. Said either way was fine.
Will the flex tubing leak over time? Looks like it's connected to a shark bite T. Shark bite and flex tubes have a different flange to hold them once tighten. Won't the flex tube expand on a shark bite connection?
Although it's not 'technically' the right connection, we had to heat up the flex tubing so it would even fit over the fitting, then it shrinks back down as it cools. That plus a hose clamp gives me pretty high confidence in it not leaking.
Do you have a link to the hose connector you are using?
Great - Fast video! Why did you use the flexible tubing instead of all pexs tubing? Is that not as flexible?
Great vids… What flexible tubing is that? Do the screw rings hold without adding any “lock tight” stuff?
as always, super job!!! I'm interested in the gage system you used, would you share the name brand??? thxs again....
What size hole saw did you use for the inlet?
I don't recall, specifically. It's best if you just have a full set of hole saws on hand so you can stay-prepared and size appropriately for whatever thing you're instaling: amzn.to/4gVeBZt
Great job! Wondering why you choose not to add a water pump strainer before your pump in this build?
Sure! It's simply didn't fit where I needed it to, so I said fuck it and moved on. 😂🤷♂️
@@EXPLORISTlife I like your decision making solution!!
We use one of the cheap blue filters attached to the hose when filling, so that should remove anything that would damage the pump.
What connectors for the pex to flex tubing? I don't see those listed... Thanks. (the 1/2 inch female connectors on the flex pipe)
Nice video had always.
I will be interested about how you connect your gage to your cerbo GX and what is the reference of it?
Thanks from France
Very, very good. I don't recall ever seeing a build like that. When are they available for shipment??
They are available immediately. 👍🤷♂️
@@EXPLORISTlife I meant the entire project you built with the tank kit.😄
Thank you for such a clear build, really helps eliminate the learning curve for van plumbing. My one question would be is if the Bosch Water Heater is always on and just senses when there is water coming from the pump or is there a switch for that as well? I'm not too familiar with water heaters so any information would be very helpful! Thank you!
Currently, it's just switched on/off at the breaker. I may put it on a switch in the plumbing enclosure eventually or a bluetooth outlet switch; but I wanted to see if the simpler solution was adequate.
That definitely makes the most sense. Thank you!
one question! It it a good idea to place a filter in this system for drinking water? Is it necessary?
Thank you for the helpfulness of your work. What kind of water gauge are you installing?
Just following up, but our video showing how to connect the tank level sensor to the Cerbo GX just went live: ua-cam.com/video/Uejlm8VKAhY/v-deo.html
Think you'll have any issues with people messing with your water inlet? I was too scared to put it outside but filling inside is a kind of a pain.
Just an FYI since everyone does things differently.
We used the same flexible tubing as you and noticed a plastic taste to the water so I switched to using food grade silicone tubing on the non-pressurized side and pex on everything else.
We didn't use an accumulator since the 4008 pump instructions said you don't need one and we haven't had any issues with the pump coming on/off any more than usual (I also took a few trips with the accumulator in our system before I rearranged things and needed the space).
We are in Wyoming and have to winterize a lot so we changed to the IsoTemp water heater because it drains from the bottom and taking the whole Bosch water heater out to drain it was a huge pain. But the IsoTemp is like 3x the cost of the Bosch.
We have a 400ah lithium system and have no issues with using the water heater since we drive a few hours each and fill the batteries back up. The Bosch is 1800 watts and the IsoTemp is 750 watts, but the IsoTemp takes twice as long to heat up, so both are about the same in terms of electricity usage.
I'm not worried about people messing with our inlet, no.
Nice. Good job
Do you Recommend Top fill or fill from the bottom up? Gravity vs Pressure Fill.
I like the way we did it in this video. 🤷♂️🤣
Curious why you fitted the flexible hose straight to the Pex elbows where the water fill comes out, but in other places, used adapters to transition from braided hose to Pex?
Mainly because I had the flu and was doing my best. Probably should have been filming but we were behind schedule. 😅🤷🏻👍
@@EXPLORISTlife Hah! So - would you have used adapters in those lower spots if you hadn't been suffering? :)
@wanderingzythophile9083 no clue. Maybe? Ultimately, what I did didn’t leak, so both ways must work fine enough.
@@EXPLORISTlife Another query: The top right port of the tank, that you're using for the vent: you positioned the fitting/hose so it goes up and right and loops back down. Is there a compelling reason for doing it this way as opposed to pointing the fitting and hose straight down? Thank you again!
Hey Nate, what is that shut off valve used for on the tank fill line between the tank fill outlet and the water pump?
Wonder where the water inlet quick connect Came from? Aquor RV City Water Inlet.
Are you able to just screw the tank level sensor in on most tanks? Is the plastic thik enough to have a secure connection?
Yeah.
Great video and it gives me insight on how to mount the tank in my van. I have two questions (more of enlightenment)?
1) I didn't see any filters installed including the one that comes with the shureflow pump. Is this part of your kitchen setup coming later?
2) I see that your accumulator is not inline with your water flow. This the first video I have seen in that configuration. Can you explain why?
Thanks again for a very informative video.
-Ken
1: I bought the little additional screen filter but could simply not get it to fit where I needed it to, so I decided to omit it.
2: It just fit best in the orientation I did. There are two ways to connect the accumulator tank as per the user manual with no mention of difference in performance.
@@EXPLORISTlife Thanks
🙌🏼👊🏼💪🏼🤘🏼 thank you!
Some questions: what van is this? Also, on the passenger side tank, what are the dimensions of the 8020 box and how much room is left between that front void space between tank frame and the actual tank?
What about the water heater? What do you use for that? I don't see it in your parts list in the video description.
Added the heater to the parts list in the video description/pinned comment.