HOW TO | Don’t let your Camper Shower LEAK | CAMPERVAN EDITION
HOW TO | Don’t let your Camper Shower LEAK | CAMPERVAN EDITION
Welcome back guys, in todays video we focus on the shower and what needs to happen to ensure it doesn't leak. It's something I don't see being done enough by van builders and is an absolute must. I also get to work on the garage space and install the last of the furniture. Thanks for all the comments and support, I really appreciate you 👊🏻
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Excellent job mate. Love the attention to detail and the way you look to make any mods/improvements in future. You are going to have a great business here... you'll be needing bigger premises next year 👍🏴
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t say no to more space lol and the van inside 👍🏻
Every time I watch a video of a van conversion I end up frustrated at the approach and work quality, that was until now: you are building a real quality conversion, not cutting any corners, fabulous workmanship. We have owned A class motorhomes from big name manufactures for 30+ years and your quality of finish, plus what is hidden, is as good as any. If we were shopping for a PVC I’d be knocking on your door. Thank you for showing how it can be done.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian I appreciate it 👍🏻 if I’m gonna do it I gotta do it right, seen or unseen 👊🏻
@ianemery7785
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions It’s obvious from watching you that you love your work👍
The got a great apprentice, lids on cups,great idea
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
Who would have thought, can enjoy my brew now 🤣
Fantastic conversion but is an oven really required in such a small van ?? Not really having all the family round for Sunday lunch !! Air Fryer/Clever Chef/Slow Cooker plus outdoor BBQ will be enough for camper van IMO !! Just an opinion your build is FAB !!!!
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Hi David, if it were my van I would have just gone with an air fryer and bbq but got to cater for the wider audience. Better to have it and not need it 👍🏻
@neilwilliams9844
10 ай бұрын
Lovely conversion this right up my street ,if I had the money now I would definitely take a look at this ,quality all over 👏👏👏👏👏🏴✊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
@joline2730
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions this is the difference between doing a bespoke or doing what YOU like or think is a good idea ... I would go with airfryer and a portable gas ring for a ridge monkey - but hey, you can't please all people all the time ...
@caroleagar6790
10 ай бұрын
We have a van conversion with no oven and if i bought another i would want a oven.
My son is in his first year at college doing carpentry, so glad he’s picked that trade. Love the tips for the shower, our shower was leaking and has been ripped out, im now going to show the video to my other half to get it water tight. Lovely job.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad it’s helped 👍🏻
Another great video mate. Being mentioned in this house, you being better than Saint Gregory of Virgo.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks guys 💙 🤣😂
I have to say, i am addicted to your videos. absolutely amazing work yet again!!!
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it 👍🏻
We love watching you Stu because you’re so fantastic in explaining what you’re doing, why and how. You’re also very methodical and meticulous. Any person that buys one of your vans is going to have a high end product for a non rip off price. 🙌🏻❣️
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks guys, definitly shows that you can have quality without paying over the odds for it 👊🏻
Coming on a real treat now
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
We’re getting there now 👊🏻
Fab progress! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Ian 👊🏻
Looking great fair play 👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Will 👊🏻
Totally enjoying this build looking great 👍👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Decent job Stu, starting to look the real deal well done
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👊🏻 end is in sight 🎉
Coming along nicely Stu, great job.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim end is in sight 👊🏻
Looking good 👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👊🏻
Looking smart stu 👌
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave it’s coming on nice now 👍🏻
really enjoyable to watch these vids😊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you m, glad your enjoying them 👊🏻
Perfect 👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 💙
Looking great, can't wait to see the end result Stu, and someone is going to get a total barging quality build 🙂
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👊🏻
Looking good big man ,well impressed
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Brilliant job pal great workmanship 👍🏻
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks John 👊🏻 it’s coming along now
Great conversion Stuart, interesting watching your videos, best wishes from Bruce and Linda.
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks guys, it’s turning out better than I expected 🤣
Looking fantastic...
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👊🏻
Fantastic work big lad. Kudos to you and the missus, its a great channel.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Looks fantastic … 😁
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Rose 💙
Looking very nice 👍
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
Thank you 👊🏻
Fantastic video as always and the van is looking amazing. Soooo tempted to but it lol 🤙🏻🍊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
lol thanks Nemo 👊🏻
Looking great and fantastic progress again this week - your carpentry skills are amazing and thanks for the tips on showers to stop future leaks. Have a great week ahead - all the best, David 👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks David, many years of experience 👊🏻 anything that can be done to prevent leaks gotta be done 👍🏻
great quality build Stu .
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻 it’s coming on now 👍🏻
Good stuff
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Great progress, glad to see your apprentice back doing all the hard work lol
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Fair play to her, she loves getting stuck in 👍🏻
Very clever man brilliant workmanship .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Nice work Stu. Nice to see how someone else does it.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, definitely a challenge doing it alone 👊🏻
@TheBeechwoods
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions extra pair of hands always helps.
Hi you are doing a great job it is looking good great vlogs looking forward to the next one. Be safe
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
4 weeks already the time is flying stu exellent progress well done buddy
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
It just disappeared 🤣 but end is in sight 👊🏻
This is beginning to look amazing, best van build I’ve seen on here, hope you are paying your apprentice well😂😂😂😂 look forward to seeing this finished😊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️ the girl does alright 👊🏻
Looking good you doing a great job
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Diane 💙
@dianekenyon586
10 ай бұрын
Oh forgot to say your apprentice Charlotte doing a good job too 👏
Oh my days the craftsmanship is stunningly beautiful. Top man for the job 👌😊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Lorraine 💙
Fantastic
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
Well impressed with the information and advice with the shower making it water tight stu . Another great informative video keep them coming
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Nige gotta do what you can to stop the dreaded leak 👊🏻
@nigelwatts3091
10 ай бұрын
@VanologyConversions especially after all the hard work that goes into building these mate .
Yet ANOTHER peach Stu 👍👍👍 The next stage to your business is Campervan build classes 👍👍👍⭐️
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, no classes from me lol just the vids 👊🏻
I like that triple level sealent on the shower cubicle damp can be the bane of vans😂😂😂😂
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Can never have too much protection as far as water goes in a van 👍🏻
IMHO ! …. Yours are the best build videos on you tube !!! And Ive watched a few .. nice to see a furniture board build aswell and not plywood with a routered pattern … A GREAT BUILD 👏👏
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve I’m glad your enjoying and it makes sense 🤣
Interested in what light strip you used. 👍🏻😀
Your doing a fab job stu , your going to well in your new business, your crafter u built was amazing, and this build it's not lacking in build quality, your as good as the likes of vanworx. .
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Philip appreciate that 👊🏻 can’t wait to finish it and do a full van tour
Been looking for a van to do a conversion for 8 months now....yes I know but needs to be the right one!!😉😆 So glad I've waited though as this is by far the best build series I've seen so far👌.....and I've seen hundreds!!🤦
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Shawn 👊🏻 def worth waiting for the right van. I must have gone to view a dozen before I got this one. Base van got to be right 👍🏻
Looking great Stu . Bet its sold already 🙂🙂.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👊🏻 Not yet bud
Looking good 👍🏻 Love the finish you are doing with that furniture board & edging, so much better than all that tongue & groove stuff like LiamTheTerrible is knocking out, that just look like sheds on wheels, you need to get away completely from tongue & groove entirely for a really pro look.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, I do like the look of a bit of t&g in a camper but not too much 👍🏻
@joline2730
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions agree - and with the comment above. Personally I don't really like LTT's look, except for the ceiling ... which is ok but I still hate the black carpet 😏
Looking good Stu! Is Char going to do decor? Colors? Can't wait to see more!
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, we are going to leave that for the new owner to decide 👍🏻
You are such a professional and genuine person, I would love to commission you to convert our van next year. We want no gas, just diesil and electric. Great videos thank you.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Jason, my favourite van to do. Gas free is the way forward 👊🏻 whenever your ready we’ll get it done 👍🏻
Water tanks may be try window cleaning tanks too. Window cleaning warehouse in Barry worth checking out
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Would they be reinforced enough to strap under the van
Great job your doing. Could you be making templates of each cut you do and keep them together for each type of van. Saves having to re scribe and re measure for the next build? You could do a build in half the time. Love the detail you go to.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob 👊🏻 I will template some of the common things like door cards and b pillar otherwise the rest of the van is unique 👍🏻
It,s looking good and although you say this is a budget priced van there.s nothing budget on quality and quality fittings thats going in and not many builders would pre-empt any upgrades in the future by adding cables etc to make things easy. Vanmazing !!
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Ray, just wanted to show a quality van can be done on a budget price 👍🏻
Thank you for great videos, respect. What size was the shower tray? Thank you.
@VanologyConversions
Ай бұрын
800 x 700 👍🏻
Really enjoying the videos, you have overtaken me now but I'll get there ☺️ I think I will have to invest in a pocket hole screw jig. Do you just put stickers over them when finished? 👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, you’ll get there 👊🏻 you fill them with pocket hole plugs, I think the trend is 9.5mm plugs 👍🏻
I work for a big camper van company that is named after a bird 😂and your doing much the same job as the pros
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Alec, I do like a good finish 👊🏻
Great work, yeah tambour door might be expensive but would look nice, I’d do everything possible to avoid a shower curtain. Are you just sitting a porta potty on the shower tray? Did I miss that bit?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I really like the tambour door but we are trying to keep the build below £25k and that was before a shower and hot water system was added 🤪 yes I’m putting a porta potti in 👍🏻
Enjoy Amsterdam, work fun balance
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
Exactly mate, thank you 👍🏻
Lovely build! What size shower tray did you use? We're building a shower/toilet room and are wondering what size tray to use. Not sure if 70x70 would be too small. Cheers
@VanologyConversions
3 ай бұрын
Hi mate yes this one is a 700 x 700 tray but I do prefer an 800 x 700 if the width allows 🚿🚐
I’m just renewing our en-suite and that’s the exact tanking kit I’ve got. It’s not worth the risk for £56.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
It really isn’t and it’s another layer of protection against the dreaded leak 👍🏻
Are you going to register with the DVLA? To motor caravan I don’t mind five years ago and it is well hard now they are coming back van with windows 👍
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Exactly, I’m not going to but the new owner could if they want to and obviously follow all their requirements 👍🏻
I know it may slow you down, but if you show a bit more of what your doing, when doing it that would be great! 👍Its comming on a treat.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I’m on full speed ahead now lol, next full van build I’m going to go into things deeper. I got to leave some things for future content 🤣
Awesome work certainly cracking on with it, any link for the coin matting and how did you lay it in the end, glue/staples/loose?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I ended up glueing it with spray contact adhesive to keep it in place, didn’t want to see the staples and loose it could move 👊🏻 link below 👍🏻 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384945482335?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=l5tiecb-td-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=W0uvmp2xQvO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@joline2730
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions well, I was hoping you would leave it loose, so it could easily be changed to something FLAT - all those raised pennies catch the dirt and is hard to clean .. 😏
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
To be fair it’s only down with spray adhesive so could easily be taken out in one piece 👍🏻
Van conversion looking good👍 I was just wondering how many times have you banged your head is it on the garage door😂
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thankfully not once, I’m 1cm shorter than it so no skipping in or out 🤣😂
@arwelwilliams6954
10 ай бұрын
Let's hope I have not jinxed you😂
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
@@arwelwilliams6954 🤣😂
Where do you buy your plywood? Always looks very good quality
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I use Morland in Welshpool, to be fair in all my years of carpentry it’s the nicest I’ve ever worked with 👊🏻
@ShaunMcG
10 ай бұрын
Thanks
Hi Stu, Another lesson in how to do it properly, We are surprised the van hasn't sold already, it's looking great, we'll done you must be kn##ckerd 😮 Keep up the great work and good luck going forward 👍 Paul and Joanne 👍 😊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I think when it’s finished and can be seen as a finished product it will go quickly, at least I hope it does 🤣
@Meggy6571
10 ай бұрын
@VanologyConversions No fear someone is getting a cracker 😉👍
Personally, I prefer a solid door on the bathroom. It suppresses some of the noises. How many times have you banged your head on the garage door?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Yea that’s what I thought 🤣 luckily not once I’m 1cm shorter than the door so no skipping in that area 😂
How many sheets of furniture board will you use?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Hi Craig for this build I’ve used 6 sheets of furniture ply 👍🏻
How many furniture boards did you use for that build
@VanologyConversions
9 ай бұрын
I used 6 boards mate
Really amazing work 👏You are great in building and showing all your awesome progress... I have 2 questions if you can answer: 1. If you box the wheel arches what would be the dimensions of them? 2. Whats the height of your garage space? I am planning my own van but haven't bought the vehicle - just playing around with the layout in sketchup. Thanks very much in advance.
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate and good luck with your build 👍🏻 wheel dimensions are roughly 600 wide by 300 high (I’m in bed and ain’t going out to measure lol) and the garage space is 750mm high by 1800 wide by 1400 deep 👍🏻
@pamcls
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions 😊 Ofc not asking u to get into the cold to do the measurements 🤣. Was asking cause I guessed you would know that from the top of your head 😉 Thank you very much for sharing the info. See u in the next video ☺️
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Haha too many figures in my head right now but I’ve just measured and they are 800 wide at the bottom and 400 high 👍🏻
@pamcls
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions thanks for the detailed measurements 🙏🙇♂️
What do you use on your wheel arches ?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
On the wheel arches I treat, insulated with two layers of 8mm dodo matting and then carpeted them on this one 👍🏻
@marcoantoniomoreno2055
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions Iv put dodo 7mm thermo liner on one today and looks crap because it’s pieced so thinking the carpet will look rubbish over it. It’s been playing on my mind all day 😂😂🤣🤣 going rip it off tomorrow. I take it you use the roll and not the sheets?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Yes I used the roll and made sure no overlapping. Was fiddly but got there in the end 👍🏻
Hi do you have a link for your electrical setup please ?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I don’t mate, what parts of it would you like to know?
@urbanmtb3984
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions I want a similar setup but I’m. Not sure on wire sizing and stuff? That’s why I was trying to buy it as a complete kit
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Don’t know if it you can, I built this one mate
@urbanmtb3984
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions do you think you could. Give me a list of all parts you have if possible please
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
@@urbanmtb3984 sorry mate it would firstly take too long for me to itemise everything used and secondly as a qualified electrician I can’t teach others to do it which is why I didn’t video it or go into too much detail on it. Hope you understand but can point you towards Greg Virgoes electrical vids 👍🏻
Why not Acrylic sheeting in the shower room?
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I’ve done the acrylic sheets in the last two vans and I wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest want to try something different. It’s also nearly impossible to properly tank the room if using a shower tray and not a former tray 👍🏻
@Flossy_tops
10 ай бұрын
Hi, Will you be notifying the DVLA with the appropriate evidence to have it changed to a campervan? … As always you’re doing a great job Stu 👍🍻
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
I won’t be but new owner could if the apply decals and I believe an awning is required
@joline2730
10 ай бұрын
@@Flossy_tops That's a waste of time - DVLA want so many finicky details and then it just comes back "Van with Windows" It's totally unnecessary 😏😏
@granddadmark7639
10 ай бұрын
@@VanologyConversions thank you 😊
If I were you stu I would stay away from supplying the van and concentrate on converting owners vans ,when buying in a van you could get stung with possible repair bills to engine ,clutch,gearbox,& the dreaded management faults,which would push the end price up,just a thought,from a 30 year plus mechanic.👏👏👏👏🏴✊
@VanologyConversions
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate appreciate it, this van will come with a third party 12 month mechanical warranty and I of course will warrant my own work 👍🏻 someone else brought it to my attention and thought yea that needs taking care of. Next van I do is a customers van