How to Build a Basic Water System For Your Van -
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This is the start of a new mini-series I am adding to this channel called Vanlife Basics, and in it, we're going to cover some of the basics, starting with how to build a basic water system for your van. Check out the parts list below and thanks for watching and subscribing!
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The Parts List for the Basic Water System:
6 Gallon Blue Fresh Water Jug: amzn.to/3g8kpho
6 Gallon Grey Water Jug: amzn.to/3awYS0B
Stainless Steel Quick Connect Fittings: amzn.to/3fYWSiU
Foot Pump Water Pump: www.fisheriessupply.com/sea-d...
The Small Sink We Used: www.rvpartscountry.com/Pure-L...
Sink Drain/Strainer Assembly: amzn.to/2Y8huyW
Sink Drain Hose System: amzn.to/3140V9y
Faucet/Spigot: amzn.to/3gKEFJZ
1/2" Fresh Water Hose sold by the foot: www.fisheriessupply.com/tride...
Hose Clamps: amzn.to/3awZKlR
1/4" Pex Tubing: this was purchased at a local Home Depot as a 3' remnant
Pex Quick Connect Fitting: www.homedepot.com/p/Tectite-1...
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Doesn't get much better than this presentation of how to assemble a simple fresh water system fer yer mo-bile environment. THANK YOU.
This!!!! After all the waterpump and electrical videos ive seen, this is the simple water system ive been looking for! Thank you!
This video was great! I had to build a portable sink for my clinic. This video was easy to follow and super helpful for our project. These types of sinks can get very expensive and having this area plumbed would have cost even more. This set-up could work anywhere like a shop or garage. Thank you for your help! Stay safe out there.
The best water system in the whole world! Thanks for that
After watching many plumbing for your RV videos, this is the only one that made much sense. Thanks for leading me to the light.
*thank you* for listing the parts and links to them! also for a concise, helpful vid. there are a lot on YT that..... well, let's say are less instructional and more a waste of time just watching a sped up build of whatever.
Thank you so much… I did same setup but used garden quick disconnect with 1/2 inch hose line end for both sides.
Thank you! I received my stainless quick connect yesterday and going to get the other parts for the Igloo pick-up tube today. Very helpful!
This is exactly what I was looking for.
I love this! Simple, effective and pretty much fail proof! You the man!
Well done! I look forward to watching more
This is practical, energy-saving, and easy to set up.
Great video this answered many of my questions and love how the links are in the description I'm going to either do this exact set up or something very similar
I wanted to thank you for this video. I followed your instructions and my simple water system in my ProMaster is Amazing. Video's like yours made my job so much clearer and easier. One thing I didn't do was use the Whale Gusher pump and now I'm regretting it. I got the traditional small circle black foot pump and it only pumps a few ounces at a time, and that's just not good enough if you're filling a pan or dog dish. I did a detailed video for my channel but I need to go back now and buy the Gusher and install that.
So useful thank you. I swear this is the best video Ive seen on this type of water system. Again, thank you!!!
Keep It Sweet and Simple. Well done.
Totally overwhelmed with all the details to a van build. this set up was exactly what we were looking for. more than that your description below for what to buy and where I followed exactly. Lets hope I can get it all together looking just as good. thank you so much
Another good video. Well thought out water system.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thanks for providing all the links, too!!! Just subbed to your channel because I like the clarity you provide. I’m looking forward to watching and learning more from you!!!
Not a bad little, mini water system. Thumbs up! *ding*
exceptional content SV Adventurer. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Continue to keep up the outstanding work.
Thank you..it’s the best system if seen so far. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video. the system is great, can't wait to use it on our upcoming roadtrip to the PNW!
Great ! to the point. happy trails.
Good tips. Looking forward to your next video 👍🏼
Thank you!!! Simple, that's what I was looking for.
This was absolutely what I was looking for thank you it’s perfect.
@SailingVesselAdventurer
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
That’s cool.I’ll be using that system in my van
Great video smart set up. 😊
This is such a useful video! Thanks so much for sharing 👍🏼
Perfect solution, thanks!
Excellent video! Very useful information
Thanks for posting ❤️😎
Thank you for this information and insight
Great vid.
Thanks for the helpful info, great content. Subbed!!!!
Thanks for the video!
Excellent 👌🏽
Thank you!
Great presentation - quick and clear
Very tidy setup. Probably will use your system because it is simple and easy. Subscribed to get more great ideas.
I like your installation; it gave me a lot of ideas on parts to use. tnx
Basic for the beginners like me, thank you
Awesome video thank you so much
Very impressive
great video. thank you!!!
I can't thank you enough for this video I appreciate it so much to give you a little background sir I am visually impaired and I have trouble seeing the other videos and Sometimes do not hear very well either and nothing against the other videos it's just that they were not as clear as yours and you have helped me so much I appreciate it the description and everything was just so clear and so understandable and I will be Subscribe to your channel I am looking forward to the creepy cabin and I will let you know once I get my automatic dispenser hooked up how it goes thank you you are so helpful and professional God-bless I hope you and your family have a wonderful year and years to come
Great sink system
Good video.
Thanks very informative
Thanks for the simple explanation! Home depot didn't have the tectile push-tc-connect adapter piece but I was able to find some plastic ones on Amazon.
@SailingVesselAdventurer
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Thank you
I've got the same foot pump & 3 - 5-gallon Jerrys, Been rocking my system for the last 2.5 years. As you have pointed out it is a very functional simple enough system. I don't figure I'll be changing mine any time soon. Pro Tip --- Using a Berky filter I also fabbed up a great custom water filtration system - Gold I say for more consistent morning coffee brews and perhaps fewer tummy issues...
@ShellieSager
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see how you did that!
@TerryManitoba
2 жыл бұрын
@@ShellieSager Shellie - I would like to but unfortunately, I don't really post videos on my channel.
@michellefriend8848
Жыл бұрын
@Terry B what about any 'foul smell' that comes out of the grey water tank? as has been noted the air gets compressed in the tank as it fills and the 'smell' ?? Thank you in advance.
@TerryManitoba
Жыл бұрын
@@michellefriend8848 The can is sealed well enough to prevent spillage or an appreciable amount of air to exchange to occur. There is some foul smell when I dump it ( I usually dump it every week or less) but I have never had any noticeable foul smell from the grey water can day in day out.. I also may not notice any smell as the doors or window or vents are usually open contributing to plenty of air exchange. Yes I would build the same system if I were to do it again.
This video is great and super helpful! I'm building a van right now and plan on doing a similar system, but i was wondering if all the places you get water from are safe to drink, or do you have some type of water filter?
Thank for the video, any more coming up? Would love to know how the shower would work
Awesom
Love the setup! Is that certain faucet the only option or are there other options/sizes that would work?
Nice
Love your no nonsense approach.....always a good time when I see your video notifications, doesn’t matter the content....ur funny dude......like to see some stuff about cooking......I’m a retired chef and like to watch others interested in feeding themselves.....just bought the stuff to try your bread recipe......keep rockin it on bud....
@SailingVesselAdventurer
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how your bread turns out!
Thanks for such a clear explanation! I copied your water system for my camper and love it. I’d like to add a water filter to my water system. Is there a filter/way of connecting the filter that you suggest?
thanks, for you video. i'm curious about your countertop. how did you seal it (looks shiny) protecting it from any drips. thanks.
Just subscribed
Thanks
amazing! Do you also have a foot pumped shower? would be awesome!🎉
Just wondering if the pump “lever” is a tripping hazard? I just bought the same one and am thinking about how best to install it relative to my cabinet front. Thanks for the helpful info.
When you drilled the cap of the water containerto fit the quick connect and the sharkbite, what size drill bit did you use?
Thank you u made it simple n easy. But what is the pint of that rv sink drain thing? I was planing to do straight pipe to my grey tank ! Is that work?
Thank you for this. U made this easy for someone like me. Are you going to add more to this BASIC Series?
@SailingVesselAdventurer
3 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to. However, we've been mostly off the grid for a while and it's been hard to find the internet access needed to upload videos. I do have some BASICS videos in the works though.
Does the water freeze in the winter? Is there a way to insulate the cabinet to prevent this
Where are your other videos this one was great easy to follow.. what is the link?
I have all the parts you indicated and have been working on my van. How did you go from 1/2 tubing to the faucets. They have different fittings..
Hey there! What is the ¨straw¨ thing that you use in the fresh water tank to suck out the water? Is it the tube that comes with the water jug or something else? Thanks a bunch!
How do you drill out the plastic cap/connector? Did you drill or cut with a blade?
I like it. I wanted something simple... could this be plumbed into a tank under the van somehow?
What size drill bit did you use?
1:28 Sink pump set up
Can you share where you purchased and or brand model # etc. of the quick disconnect setup for freshwater tank, Thanks!
Can u drink the the water? And for how long is it fresh to drink if it’s distilled from the beginning?
Is it safe to say you could use almost this exact system for an inside van shower system?
Did you attach your RV drain directly to the bottom of the sink? Do you recommend putting Teflon tape in between? I can’t seem to be able to find a washer that would work.
I am curious why you chose to use two different types of jugs and why the more expensive bpa free one is being used as the gray tank, other than color.
Do you’ve part numbers and suppliers for all of the pex fittings?
Hi. I got myself foot pump just like this one, and plan to install it in my camper - but not sure how to fix it to the floor - seems it needs to be firmly attached to the base - how to secure it not to become loose?
Can you please share where you got the spicket? Having trouble finding one without a shutoff handle. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@SailingVesselAdventurer
3 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/3gKEFJZ
what size hose clamp did you use?
Do you think the foot pump you use would pump water up to my 41 inch counter and then through a faucett? I purchased a whale foot pump and it does not seem to have enough pressure for my situation.
Does the basic RV drain fits all sinks
How do you attach that plex pipe to the fitting?
Can you use a sure pump 12 volt water pump w this system
Is there something wrong with running your greywater directly out the bottom of the van? Seems like an effective space saver, not sure why I dont see it more often. Thanks!
Can you link the rv drained you purchased?
How does air flow into the jug after pumping water out?
How do you keep your water and lines from freezing?
Could you show wiring for your solar system
Hi SV. I am currently planning out my van build and I love the simplicity of your plumbing setup. Quick question. I am concerned about smells coming up from the grey tank, and my understanding is as water enters the grey tank the air it displaces must escape. With your setup does the escaping air get pushed up through the sink drain? If it does do you not experience the bad grey tank smells? Thanks in advance for your reply!
@michellefriend8848
Жыл бұрын
@AgentCashback you've asked a great question, have you discovered the answer yet? Considering this method as well but would also like to know in advance about the air smell that must go somewhere like up through the sink drain. What to do? Your input as well anyones is appreciated.
Does anyone know if you can get the pex tube and fitting in the UK? I can't find it anywhere, maybe it has a different name here
Where do you get the blue jugs
How would go about having heated water?
Why do you use a different grey water jug instead of using the same one as your others? Is it just so you know which one is the grey water?
What kind of pump did you use?