DIY Minivan Camper with Off-Grid Shower: Ultimate Van Life Upgrade

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2024

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  • @robingoff322
    @robingoff322 14 днів тому +9

    Just saw your tour on Bob Wells….new follower as well. I wish you the best in your adventures and look forward to your future videos. Amazing set up! The whole van is just awesome!

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  14 днів тому +1

      Thank you! I really appreciate it.

    • @h.a.barker412
      @h.a.barker412 13 днів тому

      Ditto, already have a short bus or I would be looking for a van (must be able to stand due to disabilities) so the bus works grea t for now but been looking for an inexpensive hot water tank setup for sink/shower in bus- excellent video, can't wait for more!😊

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  12 днів тому +1

      @@h.a.barker412 Thank you. I love Skoolies and that would be my first choice, they have way more character. But the straight walls of a box truck make it easier to build in.

  • @CS-uc2oh
    @CS-uc2oh 8 днів тому +1

    You are literally the first person I've seen in over 5 years of watching nomad videos that use cedar chips in your toilet like I do. It's hands down the best medium to use in a toilet. It's also cheap. It is amazing for the smells (pine is the absolute worse and will amplify the smells).

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  8 днів тому

      It is the best. Thanks for watching!

  • @911dips5
    @911dips5 14 днів тому +3

    Saw you on bobs channel. Thanks for making everything simple to understand

  • @infiniteinfinity9802
    @infiniteinfinity9802 14 днів тому +3

    Hi Ray! Just saw your van tour with Bob! You have great quality videos, ideas and information! New subscriber👍
    Horse bedding pellets are great for anyone who is not separating liquids from solids and wants to absorb the liquid waste and prevent odors in their portable toilet.

  • @MJCarter-MnknLady
    @MJCarter-MnknLady 13 днів тому +3

    Love that you put the cost of everything and links!

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  12 днів тому +1

      Thanks! That’s what I always wonder when I’m watching these kind of videos- so I try to include it.

  • @mikam8801
    @mikam8801 14 днів тому +3

    This is a very well done explanation and video presentation. Your channel is going to grow.

  • @trishaporte
    @trishaporte 14 днів тому +4

    Following from Bob Wells video.

  • @divinefavor9190
    @divinefavor9190 День тому

    Best HOW TO ever!!!!!!!!

  • @nancyulloa7119
    @nancyulloa7119 13 днів тому +1

    You are an actual genius... I feel like you're explaining things like it's common sense...but it's not ... quite amazing 👍good job

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  13 днів тому

      You’re too kind. Thank you for subscribing to the channel.

  • @katy-t6h
    @katy-t6h 11 днів тому +1

    Ray does not Ramble- Great instruction- You have it down-Great set up and app

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  11 днів тому

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

  • @lizziandlewy8803
    @lizziandlewy8803 11 днів тому

    Just watched you on Bob Wells channel. Your van built is brilliant. It looks really cosy. 🤗✌️

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  11 днів тому +1

      It really is. Thank you.

  • @Michelle-bk5uq
    @Michelle-bk5uq 14 днів тому +2

    This is fantastic! So informative.

  • @honoluluhelpers
    @honoluluhelpers 13 днів тому +1

    I'm over 55 and you have definitely impressed me you are so talented thanks for sharing your knowledge grateful grateful

  • @NMWanderings
    @NMWanderings 13 днів тому +1

    Very nicely done. I just bought an old full-size van to camp in. I am going to start out with the 5 gal. bucket idea, but there is an Australian company called Joomla or something like that. They make a very nice small composting toilet (or can be used with a tank instead) for about $250. I like it a lot, and that seems reasonable, especially considering what you spent to make one. It has the advantage of a "shutter" to close off the solids container. Also, the urine tank can be capped so as not to splash while driving (I wish it had an exterior handle like the shutter though).

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  13 днів тому +2

      Yes! It’s called the Joolca ‘GottaGo’. I like that one a lot. Thanks for subscribing!

  • @kimberlyferrier1312
    @kimberlyferrier1312 13 днів тому +1

    Get job with the build. I have a Boxio composting toilet. It might be too tall by an inch or two. Check their website for dimensions. It’s not particularly comfortable, but it works. It has a plastic stopper for the urine separator section that I drilled a hole through and tied a cord to it because it’s easy to lose in the middle of the night.

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  12 днів тому

      Thanks. I’ve seen Boxio- I might try that in my next rig.

  • @Ms.Frankenbuilder
    @Ms.Frankenbuilder 8 днів тому

    Good design, almost ready for this step in my van. New sub

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  8 днів тому

      Thanks and good luck with your build.

  • @lilyandrose8557
    @lilyandrose8557 13 днів тому +1

    I have seen a shower setup i also like on Tiny Campers channel. Hot water in a black piece of piping installed on the roof where an awning would go. Usb chargeable garden sprayer with a spray attachment replacing the wand.

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  13 днів тому +1

      Those are great because you get hot water. I only have cold water right now. Thank you for subscribing!

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 13 днів тому +1

    Awesome ideas and build. New subscriber. Thank you for sharing and video. Blessings to you.

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  13 днів тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @patriciarhodes5977
    @patriciarhodes5977 14 днів тому +1

    I love this!❤

  • @kathleendolphin7993
    @kathleendolphin7993 7 днів тому

    Yup! A shower is everything! If you can figure out how to shower on a cold day while living in a minivan than I’ll really be impressed. 🤔

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  7 днів тому

      I now right. Need Planet Fitness for those days.

  • @dallastrujillo7286
    @dallastrujillo7286 9 днів тому

    This is grrreat!

  • @thembilithleportia4626
    @thembilithleportia4626 13 днів тому

    I wish you come this side to do my Van O! Lord ❤❤❤ I'm in South Africa

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  12 днів тому

      Howzit! And thank you so much.

  • @douglasmowat7143
    @douglasmowat7143 3 дні тому

    Fortunately I have some head room so I use an Evershower but in Sumer I set it up outside .
    I can recirculate the water but I can shower in 10 l so no problem to top up my storage tank

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  3 дні тому

      Those are a great all-in-one setup.

  • @JCGible
    @JCGible 11 днів тому

    😊👍

  • @Tom111060
    @Tom111060 11 днів тому

    I'm shocked about the prices of the materials in US ... In Germany you'll get them as for half the price ...

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  11 днів тому

      Yes. Very, very expensive here.

  • @ajjuney
    @ajjuney 2 дні тому

    So a cold shower

    • @rayrambles
      @rayrambles  2 дні тому

      Yep. I’ll have hot water in my next rig.