FOLDABLE SHOWER 🚿 - CLEVER VAN SHOWER DESIGN!

Having a relatively tiny space in our truck we opted for not having a fixed bathroom.
We instead decided to build a bathroom with a foldable design, without compromising on the comfort of having a fixed shower pan and hard walls.
Follow our adventures:
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  • @marineboy4622
    @marineboy4622 Жыл бұрын

    Very clever! Also, if you come in with muddy boots, simply blast them with the shower, and the muddy water drains away. The rest of the van stays clean.

  • @cathrynmartin4395
    @cathrynmartin4395 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most original ways I've seen to include a private shower and toilet area in a small build. Great job!

  • @jimjamguitar6699
    @jimjamguitar66993 ай бұрын

    It's great you showed the whole process of installing the shower. It's hard to find good shower tutorials out there and this is one of the best. Thank you and hope you're both enjoying Van Life!

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan89193 ай бұрын

    Thank you for showing us your bathroom. The shower / toilet is a fantastic idea. It takes no extra space either. Brilliant. 😊

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse11 ай бұрын

    Smartest I've seen. Fixed space is wasted space. Well done!

  • @karateana7593
    @karateana759310 ай бұрын

    Best on board shower I've seen so far.

  • @Inglesemente
    @Inglesemente4 ай бұрын

    Best solution I've seen so far.

  • @Peterballa113
    @Peterballa113 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best shower idea I've ever seen in a campervan on youtube!!!!

  • @saratemp790
    @saratemp79016 күн бұрын

    You could attach it to wall and put hinges on the panels, and then fold out like an accordion.

  • @zilveroog
    @zilveroog Жыл бұрын

    Yes the location is what I thought of too. The base of the shower I haven’t thought out yet. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @stanislaoiandolo1242
    @stanislaoiandolo12422 жыл бұрын

    Bella idea. Finalmente si vede qualcosa di originale nel web. Bravi!! Complimenti!!!

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grazie mille! 😄

  • @kalenagy
    @kalenagy17 күн бұрын

    brilliant idea thx for posting I was wondering why more people do not do this I only saw one video before yours with a similar idea and sadly didn't save it so lost it in the YT maze.

  • @jetwong
    @jetwong Жыл бұрын

    Very good idea, this is the first ever seen before. Thank you for the sharing.

  • @ladytrader688
    @ladytrader688 Жыл бұрын

    OMG! THIS IS BRILLIANT! I'm in the process of designing a van build for small van...this is a great idea...a lil nervous about cutting the floor of the van, I would need to look and see how it is structured...but you gave me a great idea. Good Job you guys!

  • @wownewstome6123

    @wownewstome6123

    Жыл бұрын

    I love their shower/toilet idea, too! Just be careful with making openings in the floor. It needs to be gas tight, otherwise toxic Carbon Monoxide is drawn in while driving. Other air pollutants, too, from car exhaust.

  • @wownewstome6123

    @wownewstome6123

    Жыл бұрын

    Another great bathroom build is in this vid: Family of 4 VAN TOUR ! UNBELIEVABLE Open Layout - Shower, Toilet, Screen Doors! | Van Life Personally, I would try to also use the shower space for hanging clothes when not in use. That is, if I could rig up a way to effortlessly pivot the hanging rod to outside the shower when needed. Better: use the space for pots, pans, and other items not harmed by humidity.

  • @chaushiechu2160
    @chaushiechu2160 Жыл бұрын

    You are so brilliant -- toilet and shower in the same entry spot. I wish I can copy one day. Enjoy your van life.

  • @vivianhsiao1947
    @vivianhsiao1947 Жыл бұрын

    Very clever now u have a shower & toilet space, they shower in the entrance that works. Living in the van every space they can use it, this van kind of small space so this is fine with it.

  • @andrewarthurmatthews6685
    @andrewarthurmatthews6685 Жыл бұрын

    Very clever and beautifully made

  • @mrs.onyango6504
    @mrs.onyango6504 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent idea for the shower 🚿

  • @ZigKid3
    @ZigKid3 Жыл бұрын

    Finally, I've seen a lot of shower ideas in vanliving and this is the perfect solution I've found so far!

  • @tammylouasksdearsubswtf7955
    @tammylouasksdearsubswtf7955 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! WOW! I am binge watching these build vids for weeks now,, the shower / bath is the most challenging when it comes to what I have in mind for my own build that'll be started here very soon and this gives me great relief to see what I was thinking can actually work! Thanks so much for sharing,, I was struggling with wanting the shower to be indoor/outdoor and near the entrance, without having to build a seperate room/space! I LOVE this..

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Hope it can be useful :)

  • @josegonzalez-di7rf
    @josegonzalez-di7rf8 ай бұрын

    really nice,good work guys!

  • @barryw8174
    @barryw81744 ай бұрын

    This is creative thinking and something that is actually unique but functional. Thanks for making this video

  • @cocorocreator
    @cocorocreator Жыл бұрын

    So simple!! So brilliant!!

  • @hetheringtonfamily8798
    @hetheringtonfamily87983 ай бұрын

    The shower screen has blown my mind. Why have I not ever thought of this 😂. I hope you don’t mind if I use your idea

  • @marcusbrammertz3792
    @marcusbrammertz3792 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! This is a great inspiration for the shower on my boat! Great solution with the paravent and the sinc!

  • @groomingtable
    @groomingtable Жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly done.

  • @lilypochin350
    @lilypochin350 Жыл бұрын

    haven't seen anything else like this! Original and brilliant!!

  • @treehugnhipi3765
    @treehugnhipi3765 Жыл бұрын

    What a clever idea! Great job!

  • @jacquelinetaylor8683
    @jacquelinetaylor8683 Жыл бұрын

    Superb design. Unique design.

  • @robgindc1
    @robgindc1 Жыл бұрын

    Such a cool, creative, compact off-road rig!

  • @Bernzskie22
    @Bernzskie227 ай бұрын

    Soooo Awesome!!!!! Good Job!!!!!!

  • @premiumgifts
    @premiumgifts6 ай бұрын

    A very great idea.... great job

  • @norriewise9532
    @norriewise9532 Жыл бұрын

    Ingenious. Very smart and helpful.

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant!

  • @lauriedmills7581
    @lauriedmills75819 ай бұрын

    Perfect! You have made what I have been wanting- thank you!

  • @janetlee191
    @janetlee191 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome idea. Well done

  • @carlhescornish
    @carlhescornish7 ай бұрын

    Fantastic and I'm nicking that idea 😂❤

  • @DoloresJNurss
    @DoloresJNurss4 ай бұрын

    That's brilliant!

  • @19901678
    @19901678 Жыл бұрын

    Best shower conversion ever

  • @kerryparry3818
    @kerryparry38184 ай бұрын

    What a great idea 😊

  • @ueppe69
    @ueppe692 жыл бұрын

    Mi sono appena iscritto e ho visto tutti i video della camperizzazione. Lavori originali e prettamente per esigenze e idelogie personali, ognuno mette in evidenza ciò che predilige, d'altronde l'hai detto che serviva uno stivaggio maggiore per lo sport che praticate. Da amante delle mountain bike professionali vi comprendo. Mi sono venuti dei dubbi nel caso avessi avuto io quel mezzo, ma poi pensandoci avete ottimizzato gli spazi in modo pratico, funzionale ed essenziale. Complimenti.

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grazie! Si indubbiamente non è una camperizzazione adatta a tutti, del resto per questo ci tenevamo a farla noi. Ogni persona ha esigenze specifiche, e nel nostro caso abbiamo prediletto lo spazio dedicato alle attrezzature sportive che quello dedicato a vestiti e oggetti vari, ciò nonostante lo spazio per le attrezzature è comunque poco 😬(essendo due persone con bici, tavole da surf, snowboard, windsurf, skate e relativo abbigliamento) e quello per i vestiti è più che sufficiente, essendo noi abbastanza minimalisti. In più abbiamo prediletto un design aperto, per non sentirci soffocati nel camper, questo ovviamente significava rinunciare ad alcuni mobili all'interno o ad una cabina bagno. Devo dire che col senno di poi una cellula 60/70cm più lunga sarebbe stata perfetta! Ci avrebbe permesso di avere quel pizzico di comfort in più! Grazie comunque del commento, e di seguire le nostre avventure! Mi fa molto piacere 😊

  • @susansreviews548
    @susansreviews5488 ай бұрын

    Great idea!!

  • @Tutuwright
    @Tutuwright Жыл бұрын

    Love the drainage for shower base.. the hot water tank as well

  • @marlenesewell8492
    @marlenesewell8492 Жыл бұрын

    I like your idea would love to see more idea's out side the box....because face it these tiny homes are small and I hardly see too many idea's out side the box everyone always for the most part does the exact same because we were considering the layout for the normal setting.what really needs to happen is like you spend how long in a shower really.,that's what on average 20 to 3o minutes exactly showering and for the rest of the 24 hour's it stands unused very needed but still for the most part unused.,,,,,,as well as your bed for the most part at least their are some very nice designs to get the beds out of the way and back fairly quickly if you have the space but the shower would live to see more designs like this one. Thank you for sharing

  • @stefanorisatti2823
    @stefanorisatti2823 Жыл бұрын

    Veramente complimenti!!!! Siete fantastici 😀😀😀😀

  • @ericluscombe3272
    @ericluscombe32724 ай бұрын

    That's cool but have you ever had someone walk by they would get a good view with window in it lol.

  • @XfireKeenmike
    @XfireKeenmike6 ай бұрын

    loved that. I have had a similar idea for a few months. Collapsible mold resistant partition walls.

  • @wowtv101
    @wowtv10124 күн бұрын

    THIS IS AMAZING

  • @BeautyQueen-6
    @BeautyQueen-63 ай бұрын

    This is so smart thank you so much 🙌🏽

  • @karyn6143
    @karyn6143 Жыл бұрын

    Best yet!

  • @meenajoseph756
    @meenajoseph756 Жыл бұрын

    बहुत अच्छी व्यव्स्था, जगह का उचित उपयोग 👏

  • @dib4152
    @dib4152 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, I designed mine like this but haven't built it yet, and I have never seen any other like it, so it's a relief to see how great the shower pan looks. Im using a normal pan so not sure if the height will be a pain to line up with the floor. This is a great alternative. Thanks for making this video.

  • @tylerbaird7287

    @tylerbaird7287

    11 ай бұрын

    I was thinking of something similar too! glad I found this vid for my own validation

  • @zerthura8500
    @zerthura8500 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @loulou8241
    @loulou8241 Жыл бұрын

    love it 🤩

  • @johnwerner7194
    @johnwerner71945 ай бұрын

    That is awesome😮

  • @guidolyons4912
    @guidolyons49122 ай бұрын

    Great Idea! 👍👍

  • @pumpkin4539
    @pumpkin4539 Жыл бұрын

    Genius! Thanks for sharing.

  • @marcarvermeulen
    @marcarvermeulen4 ай бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @MandeepPreeSINK
    @MandeepPreeSINK5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! This has helped with my research haha.. unfortunately now I have five different designs to attempt to sift through. The most weight efficient build, this is a close #2 on my list so far for light weight

  • @gabbyx5031
    @gabbyx5031 Жыл бұрын

    This just gave me an amazing idea for when i do my own build thank you so much! New sub!

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks, good luck on your build!

  • @orgroov4
    @orgroov44 ай бұрын

    Alex ! I can't believe I found you while looking for a solution to my camper van . It is Or from last summer in Whistler

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 Жыл бұрын

    Very clever!!!

  • @jamesderr1344
    @jamesderr1344 Жыл бұрын

    Good job and good info as I am about to build my shower.

  • @actualangel5133
    @actualangel51338 ай бұрын

    Very original idea for shower & toilet… Brilliant…👍👌👌👌👌👌

  • @SANDROBOX
    @SANDROBOX2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice concept guys. The iveco vm 90 is a fantastic all terrain truck. Good luck raga!

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Graziee!

  • @yablainc
    @yablainc3 ай бұрын

    super smart!

  • @ellenwangler4153
    @ellenwangler41532 ай бұрын

    Great ideas here

  • @yasminandreasson7893
    @yasminandreasson7893 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant idéa!!! 👍👌👋

  • @ercianca78
    @ercianca782 жыл бұрын

    Fantastico ragazzi!!! Veramente una bellissima idea👍👍👍

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grazie mille!

  • @teresitarealestate1
    @teresitarealestate18 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Shower.

  • @sophieboisvert2886
    @sophieboisvert28863 күн бұрын

    Awesome

  • @reteresiliente
    @reteresiliente Жыл бұрын

    Genius!

  • @marlenecampbell6446
    @marlenecampbell6446 Жыл бұрын

    Love the shower area👍

  • @adamjones9600
    @adamjones9600 Жыл бұрын

    You want know what I think? It’s genius and I love it! ✌️

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @rorychivers8769
    @rorychivers8769 Жыл бұрын

    This is a really cool idea to squeeze more space out of no space, I think I'd feel a bit weird showering and using the loo in what is technically also my kitchen though... I've had an idea knocking about in my head for having the rear end bed board fold up into a full size partition wall, so you can hide a full size bathroom in a tiny van. All your amenities like hand sink, vanity cabinet, shower bracket etc would be mounted under the bed board and fold up. I don't think it would be technically that difficult, it's whether or not it would work well in practice I'm not sure about. The only drawback I can see is that it would be a pain in the ass if you woke up in the middle of the night and needed to pee... you'd have to offload your significant other onto the floor to gain access :D

  • @illgetanimated5255
    @illgetanimated525513 күн бұрын

    Very good 👍

  • @kululv
    @kululv3 ай бұрын

    very cool and clever solution! What material did you for the walls? Do you have a seal at the bottom or is the wall just standing on shower pan? thank you

  • @darrellfort1668
    @darrellfort1668 Жыл бұрын

    vanlife4ever!

  • @lorabor8967
    @lorabor89678 ай бұрын

    Smart idea with the shower, toilet

  • @bakerwannabe4435
    @bakerwannabe44357 ай бұрын

    Clever!

  • @tropicalblooms4575
    @tropicalblooms45753 ай бұрын

    brilliant idea!

  • @braceuself
    @braceuself2 ай бұрын

    This is the same as the shower in my Talbot express camelot

  • @Lesueurfly
    @Lesueurfly Жыл бұрын

    Ciao raga! This idea for the shower is amazing. What is the material you have used to build the walls for the portable shower? The whyte part? Thanks.

  • @luciaearena504
    @luciaearena504 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo!

  • @gideonporter537
    @gideonporter537 Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @CHAGO1333
    @CHAGO13338 ай бұрын

    Great idea, I have a question, your water heater, I see that you have it inside, how do you ventilate it, because those are for use outside, but is interesting to see how you have it set up

  • @elrayahcosmicgitana4432
    @elrayahcosmicgitana4432 Жыл бұрын

    Genious 🎉

  • @robertomaffi5390
    @robertomaffi5390 Жыл бұрын

    Pensavo di aver camperizzato bene il mio ma questo è tutta un altra cosa. Complimenti

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    Жыл бұрын

    Grazie mille :)

  • @Karabobworldwide
    @Karabobworldwide Жыл бұрын

    Love

  • @windeaglemartin1800
    @windeaglemartin1800 Жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Are you still liking it?

  • @Sydneywizard
    @Sydneywizard3 ай бұрын

    Genius

  • @Mauronic100
    @Mauronic100 Жыл бұрын

    My design only allows a 1.5” deep pan and I am worried if the water will drain if the van is not perfectly level. Due to the van chassis I can only have one drain hole on the corner.

  • @user-mm4qt1vr7u
    @user-mm4qt1vr7u9 ай бұрын

    NICE IDEA...

  • @user-gt4mx1wj8c
    @user-gt4mx1wj8c Жыл бұрын

    practical

  • @dinosanable
    @dinosanable Жыл бұрын

    Ciao! Complimenti per l'idea! Come vi state trovando con questa doccia? Pensavamo di fare una cosa simile. Grazie

  • @jedwards543
    @jedwards543 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great idea! Have you had any issues with water leaking between the walls or between the bottom of the walls and the floor into the rest of the van?

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    Жыл бұрын

    So far no issues, but I also didn't use the shower so much since I always had the possibility to use the external one. The only downside I could find so far is dust and sand collecting underneath... it needs to be cleaned before use otherwise it could clog.

  • @chrisford9045

    @chrisford9045

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@alternative_livesfit bigger diameter drain pipes then it can't clog up

  • @annacrow
    @annacrow3 ай бұрын

    Where does it drain?

  • @antondergrossetonisoffroad4526
    @antondergrossetonisoffroad45262 жыл бұрын

    🙋‍♂️👍

  • @chrisford9045
    @chrisford904510 ай бұрын

    Fit a rain shower head into the roof, flush with the ceiling, so that the water falls from above

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    10 ай бұрын

    That was the first version of it!! If you watch older videos you'll see a water pipe coming out from the ceiling. The plan was to install a square rain shower head encased into the insulation. Ultimately we switched to this standard one for practicality... it gives us the possibility to rinse our feet, or use it in several different ways. I don't exclude the implementation of the rain shower in the future tho!!

  • @chrisford9045

    @chrisford9045

    10 ай бұрын

    @@alternative_lives have both, doesn't take up any more space, then you have the best of both worlds🙂

  • @officialno_recipes
    @officialno_recipes Жыл бұрын

    Do you sell that door for others who want to purchase a genius and simple idea but just curious If you thought too ?

  • @alternative_lives

    @alternative_lives

    Жыл бұрын

    Never tought of selling it, but could definitely be done if people are interested!