I'm from Tx.. Flooded out from Harvey. Watching this video from a motel paid for by fema. Hubby on Long Term Care Hospice. I'm buying a travel trailer to fix up.. I could never make a shower like that.. I sure appreciate you sharing your talents.

Your wife is a brave lady. Definitely a keeper. Thank you for posting.

This is a real man here... Men are supposed to do these things!!! A good woman supports him in his endeavors... I love it! 😀😀💞

Nice shower addition and your wife is a trooper. Best of luck with the build.

Love your video! My wife and I are planning out our build! I love that you're just a normal guy doing this and showing the good and the bad as you figure it out. These type of real videos are so helpful! Great post!!!

This is a great build! Your systematic and methodical DIY approach is extremely entertaining to watch. PS. Your wife is an absolute saint for enabling you with all these "all consuming" passion projects.

This is a great video.... Great information. (put next time, leave out the background (noise) music... it makes it hared to hear and understand you at times. We just want to HEAR you talk... because you're a GREAT Teacher. I learned a lot from this video. Thank YOU and your WIFE for sharing this great video...for showing us how it is done.

It's awesome to have a shower! Great job admire your skills!

Just install a railway and a shower curtain. that would be enough. you may install a insulated box with an exhaust hole for the heater and use it in the winter. You are skillful so you can do it. I like to watch your videos, see how you solve problems and use some of your ideas. I'm from Bulgaria and I can bet your videos are watched worldwide!

You guys were really, really cute!! It's so nice to see a guy that doesn't yell & get mad when all she is trying to do is help! I know what it's like to build & test something all at the same time. You are doing a good job. It seems to me a shower is the most often over looked item, I know Debrajoy was always hunting down a shower! A lot of the others just accept not getting a shower (very often) or just washing up, that would be the hardest part of camping to do without besides the bed to me! I can improvise the cooking, but do without the shower Nawwww!!! LOL Judie

This is awesome!!! Way to go!!! Your wife is a trooper! And adorable!

This has to be your most entertaining video to date. You missus is ace! Get her on more videos. What a brave woman to test a shower on KZread that may or may not work! Keep it up guys.

@Berrypancakes229

6 жыл бұрын

You’re using this without a water hookup?

She made me giggle. What a good sport she was. Great job. Cool set up you have done. Camouflage that thing for an absolute BUGOUT. SMILE.

Nice job, on both your parts. Put a small triangular sink in the far corner and put a small protruding ledge along the bottom of the door, like a rain gutter so the water falls past the crack. Then you'll have compacted paradise:)

Bread loaf pan for sink reg or mini. Looks like a tankless 2.0 gpm h2O heater under $200. Tuned in for install & was stoked when it was you, you have excellent skills.

@MikeMaileFoolishBehavior

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen O'Laughlin I agree with the bread pan. Make the drain pipe the pivot point, having it swing out from under the mirror. Swing it out while still seated to wash your hands. Swing it in to shower.

First, I scribed. Awed by your thought processes, creativity, solutions and abilities. FYI-DIY: 1. Shower head mount above mirror, point towards commode. Re: Can sit, use 2 hands-take care of business. 2. Sink = dry wallers’ “mudder tray” (hvy duty) mounted in corner, under faucet-beneath your 3” or 4” shelf, use 2 small stainless steel “L” brackets and silicone (water proof seal) with small drain hole + your flexible hose straight down hole to floor drain. Free Ideas-Use Em or Lose Em.

RV showers- wet yourself, turn the water off. Soap up. Rinse off. Limited capacity on grey tank.

@jeffgriggs6470

7 жыл бұрын

3XR5, also, the fresh water tank only holds so much water so you need to conserve water as well.

@jeffgriggs6470

7 жыл бұрын

3XR5, not if you're boondocking or don't have access to more water. I'm going to assume you've never stayed in an rv.

@Laffy1345

7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Griggs we Call that Combat showering....😂

@jeffgriggs6470

7 жыл бұрын

Wolfman Jack, yep but moron saying they have shower water doesn't understand that.

@dejayrezme8617

6 жыл бұрын

Afaik even dumping grey water is illegal in many countries.

I love.. love.. love the little stainless steel bowl sink- idea! 😀

When using sealant - run a strip of masking tape along either side of gap to fill with a 2mm space between the 2 rows of tape - in which to squirt sealant - run a wet finger along bead of sealant to bed it in and remove both strips of tape. Job done. Factory finish.

Your channel gets a thumbs up but your wife gets two for been a good sport. So tips or idea's, to seal the door why not just use a shower curtain its cheep and simple. Cheers for the video guys I liked it

She's a real trooper, to try it out for you! Glad your work got her seal of approval ! Very important ! rc

Try a Shower curtain liner across the inside of door you might be able to keep the door open while showering. Keep up the good work. Looking good.

As for your caulking skills. My son-in-law A cabinet maker taught me how to caulk. Very simple, cut the hole so small you don't think it'll work. Then inlarge very little if needed. He gave me a tube of caulk and said cut it open I did and he threw the tube away he gave me another tube said cut it open I did he threw the tube away at that point he showed me what to do and I've never forgot it and I feel very confident caulking now and I do a fair amount of it.

One time I saw a RV with the shower water pipe looping up against the engine. With the engine briefly on... Warm water..

That is incredible! That thing looks so comfortable. I can't believe you had enough space for a good size shower. Great job!

You have the most patient wife in the world! Good job ❤️

wife is a super sport...how did you talk her into testing...or to rephrase, what did you promise her..lol...seriously...great work and video. I love your videos as they are real and raw. you show your mistakes and corrections and/or admit when you could have should have did something different and/or could have did something better. I want to create a mobile office from a small box truck and your videos are very motivating and inspirational my friend...cannot wait to get my project started.keep the great vids coming...

Now you just need an exhaust fan in there too to get rid of moisture and you're all set!

Cool shower. And this is totally random, but I am an PICC/IV nurse and you have GREAT VEINS!!!! Weird I know.

Wifey is a real Trooper! adorable..

Wife is a good sport. Great build

@danielchais4603

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Davis She knows how to flow with it

@spencerspencer2918

6 жыл бұрын

And the shower ain't bad either.

awesomeness, I didnt think I could tackle a tankless till this video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. -PawPaw

Hey, thanks for inspiring me. One Question/Suggestion: Noticed you're working with Type B pex/Crimping. Looked like you left it uncovered in the sun(Will cause it to prematurely Fail). Covering/Insulating it would also prevent sun exposure and prevent some wasted heat energy. Also have you researched pex Type A? It expands(won't crack if freezes) & u wouldn't have to use 90° elbows that might freeze. Supply house.com and Home Depot(Apollo expansion) are good sources for these parts. I can purchase smaller quantities of pipe at George Moreland in Tigard, Oregon. They also rent the Expansion tool(cheap). Because you're using such a small amount-should go with the best(so as to not have revisit this project again for 25+ years) There have been alot of failures with Crimps. Just wanted to give my 2 cents. Again, thank you, & free-KZread, for enhancing my life so much.

At your 12:00 mark, I couldn't see the other leak location, but if that gray water tank had two plugs vertically oriented to each other, it's possible to connect them with a clear hose to have a low budget way to view your levels ;)

Install a shower curtain in front of the door like in a boat cabin. Also put a seal on the inside of the door where it meets the frame. Nice job!

great video. hate seeing stuff break but it's better to have it fail during install than it is when during usage. appreciate the ideas.

Just use door gasket for cars. It should fit around the fitted corner and over the inside edge of the shower door surround. Get a pressure tank (small) to balance the water pressure and keep from getting scalded by the hot water...Cheers on the Build!!

Wow! You are so talented and clever, kudos!!! Love it!

You two are having to much fun 😎👍

You do good work, clean and tidy...

I'm doing a ctc with a 16" trailer but am hung up with shower, your shower product is exactly what in looking for possible to pass on the source of the shower". I keep my tankless htr in house at 110. Sailormen can make anything out of nuthin and it always works

Your wife is a good sport. 🇺🇸

I really enjoyed this and watched it from start to finish. I live in an RV year round even in snow and thought about a just in time hot water heater. Nine gallons of hot water makes for a quick shower. I am on grid with a generator and have to check if one of these would fit in a Winnebago. My only concern is the winter in West Virginia. But thanks for a great video and keep them coming.

Outstanding job, that was a lot of work and you looked like a Jack of All Trades. As long as you got your wife's stamp of approval you are good to go. I'm enjoying your video's and looking forward to the next one you do! #JYDOG

One of your best videos! I really enjoyed this build. Good work.

Good job..your wife is a doll...

wow your build is lovely.your great at fixes .

I was just thinking... your wife, she is a lucky woman!

One suggestion from the peanut gallery.....Don't mix cold water with the hot for shower, adjust temperature based on flow. So set it at lowest heat setting and highest water flow at the shower valve. If you need more heat, adjust the faucet lower water volume by hand. Those water heaters will always kick a lot of heat when you put the water back on during a shower. They aren't perfect, but certainly a convenient solution. Wish I could help on the sink, I'm as befuddled as you....

Love your skills! I see you like them young!

Glad to see a new vid! I've learned more from your videos than ALL the others I've watched....very practical and easy to follow! Thanks for sharing!

Incredible designed bathroom. You did a great job!

Put a lot of good hard work into it. Thumbs up!

A shower curtin behind the door sounds the best.

Go to pier one or bed bath and beyond....they will have a classy looking pan in rectangular shape. Or if you have a glass cutter....a glass bowl.....anything will fit in that corner....love it

Looks amazing! Great build so far. Nice to see how it is now vs how you got it

maybe try mounting the showerhead over the faucet side so the water will spray on the wall and not the door! try a small steamer pan from IKEA or a restaurant supply for a sink,they are rectangle and made of stainless steel. good luck!

@joellenbroetzmann9053

6 жыл бұрын

Or use a hand held shower with a shut off on the shower head and point it only at your body.

Thanks for sharing all these awesome build videos!

For the sink, use a rectangular meatloaf pan or something similar.

I don't think a sink is needed but If you really want one a corner sink will be perfect, so you can have enough room to shower. . Your wife is a great sport lol

And a couple of comments/questions: - Firstly, your wife is a good sport to be the official tester. Good that she approves. Even better that she's affirming. - Secondly, why did you decide to mount the tankless on the exterior of the add-on box instead of the interior wall? - Thirdly, how are you securing the LP gas bottle? - Lastly what did you wind up doing about the tank leaks and the gravity fill? I'm watching your progress with great interest as I begin a similar build in a week or two. Nice work!

@269adventures

7 жыл бұрын

John Coloe he put the tankless water heater outside, propane gas fumes, he could of put it inside but then he'd have to cut a hole in the box to vent it out. And also saves on limited inside space.

@aidarebelo

6 жыл бұрын

RV CRUZA Yep. You know your stuff bro.

Great job ...thanks for sharing your project

For the sink, how about a drawer made out of your PVC sheet stock, with a slanted bottom and the drain located at the bottom of the slant. Pull it out when you need a sink, close when you don't need it and reclaim the space. Use some flex hose to connect to a traditional P-trap in the void at the floor. Do you have a vent fan for the shower? Otherwise mold will be a big problem. Very cool build!

Hello from Tampa!..Great shower/bathroom idea build!! Exactly what I had wanted to do for a van camper when I build one. I'm surprised more van dwellers don't fabricate something similar to this. Enjoyed your Tampa trip video too...Would love to see your rig and take you guys out to lunch when you are back around the Tampa area..I live in Brandon area...safe travels!

Great idea, great build, great craftsmanship.

Great build mate!! Your wife is pretty and so easy to get on with. Your an excellent pair 👍

Awesome! I think I could bathe at least one baby Crook in there :)

You guys are so cute, great video!

Awesome work!

Great build!! Very inspirational..Keep up the fascinating work... Pete and Valerie in Suwanee GA

Great job. There's shower heads/faucettes that use much less water and you might want to use one of those.

Get a thermostatic water mixer. Cheap solution that automatically adjusts the temperature by regulating how much hot water to cold water comes through.

@rogerkerkmann

6 жыл бұрын

ratgreen no go, that type heater doesn't regulate, but will shut off at about190. They work great but only at one flow rate,

What good sport she was! 😍😍🤙🏽🤙🏽

You aren't terrible at caulking! Looks great. I am the WORST. A three-year-old can do better. I'll give it a go again, but stop and ask someone else if I can't improve from the past. I watched a video where guys were pros. They said tape the area, like when painting edges. You'll be letting the caulk go onto the tape when you spread it, to remove when finished. Go through this extra first step with taping off the area. Then, before you spread the caulk, wet your finger before you spread the caulk. Remove the tape. Voila!

Great job! I want to try and do the same soon. Thanks!

It's helpful with the glitches being kept in the video.

Sink....get a gallon plastic water jug (or something like that)...cut it in half horizontal....then you can flip it upside down you have a sink with a place to attach a hose to.

You do nice work. Toilet paper would stay dry behind a shower curtain. Sink in bathroom is a must. It is the only sink to wash hands and brush your teeth. Using fitted sheet. try putting the bottom sheet on both corner's at the head of the bed before you place the wood that makes the center of the bed. With Sheet secure at the head of bed, sheet is ready to be pulled down and made secure at the foot of the bed. Noisy fans drive me crazy. Squirrel cage move's more air with less noise. The shape may be a issue.

Man, she's a keeper! What a great sport!

@tysontyson1244

6 жыл бұрын

She is adorable! I love how you two talk to each other. Great communication is an important part of a relationship.

@iankelly1057

6 жыл бұрын

bobby long n

Shout sweet wife was such a good sport! What a cutie!

I like the sink. Have the back flattened by almost half up to drain hole with room for plumbing. Flat half can be used as backsplash and mount for fee floating effect

Great job! 👍

Great video - informative, fun, real!

We are in the process of doing our shower and toilet area.Came across your video while searching for Inspo!If this has wife approval it MUST be good lols!

Awesome job.

Awesome video !!!!

You need a curtain in there or a door that turns inward the shower so it will drip off the door inside the shower. Just a cirtain is most simple but less comfy because they often stick to you. And the solution for applying the silicone os simple. Take an empty silicone tube. Push the open end into an oval. Push hard to make it stay in that radius you prefer and push it firm into the corner with the fresh silicone. Keep it under an angle in relation to the length of the seam you are about to do so only the open end with the desired radius will be in contact with the silicone. Make sure the bead is bigger than the radius you want to create. Now push the tube forward with the open end facing front so all excessive silicone gets scooped up into the empty tube. Have toiletpaper present to clean the leading edge op the open tube after each strike. It is better to cut the open end under an angle (with a sharp exacto in a clean cut) so you can reach al the way into a corner at the end of a seam without bumping the top of the open tube end before the bottom part reaches the end. You create a lot of silicone waste and toiletpaper but the result looks like a pro if done well. Just push hard enough into the corner so there will form two straight pieces on the leading edge of the tube against the pannels you are making watertight. It will just scrape all excessive material away and leaves a tight straight perfect concave bead of silicone. Only after lifting the tube off you need to take a wet finger and flatten the last cm on the end. I made beads between 2 and 15 mm this way. Like a pro. With the Simpson brand I hadthe best results. And I do not think the heater needs to be outside like that in the rain. It needs a top cover for rain at least to cover the exhaust.

I love this build video 👌🏾

Use a milk jug with the bottom cut out of it turn it upside down and use the milk jugs spout as the drain for the sink, or some other kind of thicker plastic type jug for a temporary sink.

you have a learning curve coming with the temp control

New sub. You guys are a great couple. Love the dynamics! My only change would have been to add a larger hose / pvc conduit to runn the pex through from the back of the rv to the heater. Pex is not a good choice for areas where direct sunlight will hit it, as it degrades over time. Also the additional conduit/ hose will add some insulation properties. You would just have to determine how much racking with the vehicle in motion to prevent seals breaking. Thats why I would use a hose. Of course you could also get some foam pipe insulation for home depot / revy to wrap around the exposed pex (usually about ~$2 for 6 ft.). Better safe than sorry. Great video!

The reason to use stainless steel hose is that pex will break down in sunlight. Great build though. Thanks for the videos.

@whoodiestyle

7 жыл бұрын

he can shield them easily but will he do it?

GREAT JOB!

HEY on our tankless heater in the house when the water pressure drops just a little the water goes cold.And yes we cycle from cold to hot to reset.There is a regulator you can get that keeps your water pressure stable.It should stay in the 35 to 45 range.I think that would help.Good job.

When I installed my tankless, I added 3 things to the setup that you might want to consider doing. 1) Instead of using the 2 D batteries, get a cheap 12v to 3v step down converter off EBay. They are cheap and will allow you to hook the power to a car battery. The battery compartment on those things very easily corrode. www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-DC-DC-Step-Down-12V-to-3V-3A-15W-Converter-Power-Supply-Module-/232418296965?hash=item361d35c485:g:pB8AAOSwlhZZcWa2 2) Put an outdoor water drain spout to empty the tank after every use. You don't want to keep standing water in those things for long. 3) Tap into the power switch, and relocate it next to your shower. They work fine outdoors, but the metals corrode easily. I have used one of those tankless heaters for 3 years. The first year it was located outdoors and I went through 2 of them. The last two years I have had it located indoors, and have had no issues whatsoever. It has worked full time for 2 people and (while quirky compared to a tank heater) is reliable.

@patdale1316

6 жыл бұрын

Great Ideas Thanks

Good job !!

You totally have me looking at that leak!!!! 😂😂😂 Awesome!!!!💞

Use a length of PVC pipe that will fit in as a sink. Place PVC caps on both ends then use a band saw to cut in half lengthwise, then use a hole saw to cut in the "bottom" of the PVC pipe (sink) to put your drain in.

If you're still looking for a sink, think about a stainless food service pan. Like at fast food restaurants. They come in different depths and sizes.

Right before you said the door is leaking. I thought to myself, "did he seal the door"??? lol