HOW TO Install shower in an RV Campervan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2020
- how to install an off grid shower in a self build campervan conversion
This is a newer shower kit with everything you need ebay.us/SE00TB
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Thank you so much for saying "water heater" and not "hot water heater". I wish ppl wld get it right. Much luck n love, live large!
You must be the first person to ever say anything positive about the way I talk usually people try to correct my grammar or ask what language I’m talking. So thank you that’s really kind of you I’m ever so grateful 🙏
awesome and practical for your multiple requirements. well worth £65 spent !
Thank you for taking the time to comment and keeping it positive really appreciated 👍🤓👍
Another great vid. Love the thumb nail. The "loofer" is hilarious. Hope it was unused before you showered with it. You may come out dirtier. Lol.
Lol yeah it was new 😂💩👍
You make building campers fun😅
I do try to thank you for your positive feedback and encouragement really appreciated 👍🥸👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld your presentation is really good 😃 you have a great, fun, happy, aura about you, it makes tutorials easier to watch and learn easier. 😃
Amazing video of a basic sweet set up for hot water at a reasonable price well done mate
Thank you buddy 👍
Nice water heater instal 👍🏼
Thank you that’s really kind of you hope you’re keeping safe 👍😊👍
Mel take a grinder with a floppy pad and take a shaving off the face off the mount face untill the tap faces the right direction mate . Easy job mate
Thank you buddy that’s golden 👍
Well impressed Mel. I love these gadgets you find 👍
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Another good video Mel, thank you for taking the time to make and share it👍
Thank you for your positive feedback really appreciated 👍😊👍
Love this idea Mel.
Thanks for sharing,
Hope you are well and staying safe.
Ash 🏴
Thank you Ash and you mate 👍🤓👍
That's it! I'm getting one! I just love simplicity when it comes to my van, after all it's my first one, so simple is stress free. 🤣🤣. Cheers Mel, blewdy brilliant. 😊
Thank you and good luck with your build 👍😊👍
Another great video Mel. Informative and simple steps whilst being cheap at its best. The installation was very good and that garden tap is the one. The bloopers at its best lol. Have a good weekend.
Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍😊👍
Great vid Mel cheap n cheerful, simple and works.
Thank you 👍😊👍
Great video! You make everything look so easy 👍
Thank you 😊
This is brilliant! (And your building inspector is adorable!)
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say I’ll let the building inspector know she has a new fan 👍😊👍🍻
Brilliant video Mel.. thanks for sharing fella
You’re absolutely welcome 🙏
Glad you got the shower mel I'm going to steal that idea!!!!!
You’re absolutely welcome go for it 👍😊👍
Great video Mel. Love the little shower, I hope you have many happy showers now! I really like how you’ve thought about the safety of the gas inside the locker too. Cute cat helping you out fit the tap too 🐱🐱🐱 xx
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say 👍😊👍🍻
Awesome job Mel ! just what i was looking for, for my van ! better than the £650 option i was eyeing up ! thanks bud !
You’re absolutely welcome 👍😊👍
I've had one of these LPG boilers in my van for about 3.5 years . Been absolutely great.
Thank you that’s really encouraging I’m so pleased you let me know there ok 👍
Mel I’ve been watching most of your step by step videos I must say mate absolutely outstanding I’ve had Mercedes vitos and transporters then a motorhome sold that last year and bought a static caravan but me and the wife miss the travelling getting itchy feet again to get another van to do up must say Mel cheers for the videos
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say and you’re absolutely welcome good luck with your build when you get going 👍🤓👍
Top works Mel, didn't expect you having a shower build in/on.
Love to see you hanging a shower curtain next time👍🏻
Thank you 😊
Mel I have been, over a few weeks, watching all your old vids. I have to say that your confidence in front of a camera, camera work and editing have improve by about 5,000% Well done you!!!
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say 👍🍻
I like the idea of having it on the back door Mel, plenty of room for Daisy and yourself to share a warm shower ;)
I wish jelly fish 👍😂👍
This is clever. Very inexpensive, very simple, straightforward and easy, and achieves a brilliant lovely shower. This is fab all round I reckon, and incredibly affordable. I think you're really smart sourcing these brilliant alternatives to megabucks mainstream stuff.
Thank you that’s really appreciated 👍😊👍
Good seeing you push it in all the way into the base ;) good vid mate enjoyed it 👍
Mr Camper haha 😂 thank you 👍😂👍
Great solution, thanks Mel ... I'm sold!
That’s great 👍😊👍
Brilliant Mel looks awesome 👍
Thank you 😊
Nice one Mel! Was going to order one of these, got it in my watch list but thought it was going to be a load of pony for 65 nicker. Ill use your link when I buy it and tell them Mel sent me! Cheers!! Great video ;)
Thank you matt I was really surprised how well it works I’m going to install it probably with Chequerd plate behind it before I use it thank you for using my link that’s really appreciated 👍😊👍
luvley jubbly........my ma's got garden hose fitting like that, in heatwave just gone....i stood in garden under it cold....was ACE!!! loved seeing one of your cats in this vid too.....loved ya lil singing to self at outtakes... :) *
That sounds refreshing did you film it? Thanks for the compliment really kind of you 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld hahahahahaha,,,,,no i didnt......was having far too much of a cooldown... ;)
Excellent, really good value for money that kit
Really pleased with it 👍😊👍
Just purchased one with your link love from bonnie scotland.
Thank you so much really appreciated 👍😊👍
Nice one mel I'm getting one 👌 👍
Thank you and good luck 👍😊👍
Great video, enjoying your content
Glad you enjoy it!👍🤓👍
I used to have one of those water pumps. Soooooo noisy , I binned it after a week. Heater looks good though, interesting review 👍
Thank you I’m going to try and mont it different 👍😊👍🥧🍻
Great job till the wind blows and the shower curtain wants to be your close friend 😂
That’s what bungee cords are for 👍😊👍
Great big little shower looks good well done mate.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘😂🤣
Thank you 🥧🍻
Very impressed, so much so that I followed the link straight away and ordered one for my van as well. So if it turns out to be a turd box your to blame!!😉
Thank you I think you will be impressed 👍😊👍
Please take care! Anyone buying these heaters be aware you must use a rubber washer on the gas 1/2" inlet with PTFE tape or joint compound and it should be tightened little more than hand tight. DO NOT over tighten with a large wrench/spanner it will crack the aluminium gas fitting inside and fk up your new heater. Before use always do a bubble leak test on all gas fittings.
Good advice thank you 😊
You used only use gas specific tape on gas fittings. Not standard PTFE tape
Gotta say mate top show full of mystery and intrigue and so on and so forth .. ace amundo ..i.ll lookin to that ..pip pips and carryon ..😎😁
Cheers 🍻 mate much appreciated 👍😊👍
Brilliant I've got one it's still in the box another job that needs doing
Do it 👍😊👍🍻
Hey Nice Job! Nothing like showering off the gunk at the end of the day before settling to bed. I am redoing my galley area and need to leave space to later mount one of those gas water heaters so I can shower! Be Safe!
Thank you if you fit one inside you will need to vent to outside be careful stay safe 👍
Super cool! Happy for ya!! :) ✌
Thank you 😊
Interesting solution and good idea with the hose nozzle. I've got a trigger head thing on my shower inside. I watched in fear of you getting your kit off though!
Haha don’t worry that’s not going to happen 👍😂👍
Hi Mel them water heaters are very good I had one in my chalet in laysdown when I live there full time
That’s really interesting I have a friend that’s looking at getting a chalet in laysdown he wants to live in it full time too
Mel be carefull there have to pay c/tax and some are only 8 or 10 months
great to watch and very interesting, but a lot of water usage, not to mention faffing to install it- but very interesting.
Thank you
I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking Mel's scrubbing his back with the toilet brush..
Interesting to see one of them showers.
The man in the store told me it was a loofah 👍😂👍
Excellent video
Thank you 😊
We've got the same set up Mel bit advice put a board or sumit behind the flue as can singe the carpet happy showering 😜😜🧖♀️🧖♀️❤💙
Thanks I just got some Chequerd plate 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld good lad 😜💙❤
Good stuff, many will copy I think.
Thank you 😊
Hi mel a great video really informative and entertaining as well great stuff and what a great bit of kit , for the money only one draw back I could hear the water pump in Dover lol , only joking I really enjoy your videos keep up the good work . Keep on keeping on Kevbo
Thank you For the positive message really appreciated 👍😊👍
Hi Mel, at about 16mins you find that jubilee clips leak the water. Greg Virgoe did a vid all about this, as his jubilee clips leaked water too. He shows us that jubilee clips have a design flaw, where they're not a perfect circle and have a notchy gappy part which fails to seal perfectly, even when really tightened up. What Greg did was to abandon jubilee clips, knowing he could'nt rely on them, and bought and fitted instead 'Fuel Line' clips, like you get on a cars fuel lines. Greg was very clever to observe that this type of clip was a perfect curve all round, making certain of a perfectly even seal. So very similar at first glance to a jubilee clip, but a very much superior design that can be relied upon 100pc. Greg fitted fuel line clips all thru, no worries! Love your vids Mel.
Sounds like a great idea 💡
Mel . Great job well done ! ! Robbie U K
Thank you 😊
Thumbnail for video looked good
Thank you 👍😊👍
Keep it simple keep it safe 👍
Absolutely 👍😊👍🍻
Great vid mate you da man 😂👍
Thank you 😊
Hi mel. For future reference, a little plumber's tip with the tap if you don't have any washers or tape you can use a bit of soft string as a seal .more or less string to get the right position of the tap. .ps vids are Brill
Thank you that’s a great idea 👍
From a land far, far away..lol. Ha ha, great thumbnail. You were just missing your shower cap though 😆😉👍
Haha thank you 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld 😊👍
Brilliant
Thank you ☺️
heat will rise from that flue, I think a bit of checker plate as a heat shield above the heater and maybe even under the bed for when you close the door, might be wise !
Thank you that’s what I was thinking 👍😊👍
really liked this video.were do you come up with these great ideas.and you make me laugh thanks Mel.I be watching.from Dubuque Iowa
Thank you Linda that’s very kind of you to say I really appreciate you taking the time to comment I just make it up as I go 👍🤓👍
I can see the benefits if you park next to a lock or lake and put a long draw pipe on
I imagine it uses a lot of water
Awesome
I had the same problem with that tap. But it works.
There great 👍 I’ll think about getting a washer for it 👍😊👍
Thanks Mel that thumbnail just put me right off my tea lol
Oops sorry 😐 👍😂👍
🤣😉
Hi mate what adapters did you use on the water pipe to get the hose on
7.06 Mel does hot coffee work on the pipes as well❓gas alarm under your bed be careful on Indian curries or baked beans😁good vlog Mel
Haha thank you I’ll be careful don’t worry 👍😂👍
Hi Mel use PTFE tape to set position of tap
Thank you that’s really appreciated
Hi Mel. What connections did you use to fit your pump? I’ve order the same one but I’m having trouble finding suitable connections?
Hi Mel, after using this heater for a while, is there any reason to consider the 8l or 10l models as they are all the same physical size? Also, have you got an idea of gas consumption on this unit?
From a land far far away - You get Bat Flu - so be careful if there are any bats in the box - We already know you've got bats in your belfry Mel - Keep safe and well mate - Best wishes Clay.
Wow think that’s a bargain for £65 :) seems to work well and worth getting that might be a good idea for me to wash my whips if they get dirty with that :) aww bless little kitty inspection on your handy work :) your van looking amazing every time I see it ;) it’s a beautiful little home. Always love your outtakes :) have been a massive inspiration watching your van build :) 😊
Thank you loads for showing the water pipe work:)
You’re absolutely welcome I did promise you I would 👍😊👍
Thank you and yes I’m super excited to use it 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World hopefully I could do mine soon :)
Great vid mate could you tell me the size of your gas quick connection mate that's a great idea cheers
Thank you I did put a link in the description for the gas fittings I think they are 8mm 👍😊👍
way to go Mel, my van's going to cost a
fortune with all these gadgets
Les
Ops sorry Les 👍😂👍
Check mate Murphy vedio on building a simple curtain for the back of you van door while showering. Simple buts works great with your shower design.
Cheers 🍻
Really enjoyed that video Mel, any chance you could show us the connection to the gas bottle do you need a regulator or anything like that.
Yes you need a regulator 👍😊👍
That looks good Mel!! Just one small quest, couldn’t the banging of the door closing damage the boiler over time? Just a thought!
Great vid as always!👍
I don’t know 🤷♂️ I’ll let you know in time 👍😊👍 thanks for your encouragement 👍🍻
Hi Mel if you use ptfe tape you will be able to position your water pipe aka tap in the position you need it to be, Instead of buying another fitting.
Good idea thank you 😊 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld excellent video mell a great piece of kit for the money.
lol outtake shows tap kit with ptfe tape, that will fix angle of tap if you put enough on :)
I’m going to have a go with it 👍😊👍
Just subscribed
Thank you 🙏
@@BigVanSmallWorld you’re welcome
Brilliant video... thinking of getting one myself. Question if you don't mind. Is the water flow from the 12v pump sufficient that the water doesn't get too hot for a shower? A few models I've seen videos for complain that the boiler is so efficient at heating the water that it's too hot and using the dials on the boiler don't reduce the heat enough to allow it to be used for showering.
Mine is working perfectly fine it’s a 6lt model
I think I'd support the y piece to stop it working loose! Also I find jubilee clips tighten better with a small socket and ratchet than a screwdriver! How about a board to stand in when showering?
Hi ya yes definitely going to make something to stand on and last time I used a jubilee drive I stripped the thread of 👍😂👍🍻
Great vid! Do you know if this water heater meets the regulations for reclassifying a van as a campervan in the UK?
I’m not sure it is required to have a water heater 👍
Also where can you get the green pipe from? x
Hey Mail can always ask my pal get it John it was your back for you
Looks great mate! What size gas bottle is it your using in this video? Cheers Mel
Thank you I have a 7k 👍🤓👍
Great piece of kit mel, as a gas engineer I'm a little bit concerned about the safety of your gas conections. Might be better getting a self sealing lpg cooker hose and fittings for the connection from the shower to your supply.
Thanks Lee I’ll google them 👍
Then its a permanently fixed hose that can be trapped in the door. Mel can disconnect his and put it away in the gas locked. The only thing i would do different is put an 8mm Tee isolating valve in the cupboard so you have another way to secure off that gas extension. Anyway people have done the same shower mod as Mel for many many years without problems.
hi Mel looks good but sounds bit on the loud side for me but happy showering. rob
Thank you rob yes I think I need to invest in a better pump 👍😊👍
Hi Mel what pump is that plz is it this one Seaflo 12V 4.3 LPM Water System Pump
Only thing that would worry me is how your red gas pipe seems to bend your gas connector on your heater slightly to the right when you attach it. Hope that doesn't start to leak over time.
Otherwise great fit. I already have a spray hose head like the green one you have there so that will be one thing less to buy and as you said it has lots of spray patterns on it suitable for several uses.
Hello thank you for your feedback and concern please don’t worry it’s a flexible fitting and I don’t leave it connected all the time only connected when I’m actually going to use the shower but you are absolutely rite I did cut the gas pipe a little shorter than it could have been the sprayer is fantastic it’s working out really well thanks again and good luck with your build 👍🤓👍
Hi Mel can you tell me the hight and width please as I have limited space on my doors due to rear windows please all the best donny
Hi Mel, I'd you take the tap off, wrap it with ptfe tape then screw it back on youll be able to position it to point down at your choice.. How I do them as a plumber
Thank you that’s really appreciated 👍
yea
Look a good un! However, don't wish to be negative but I take it you've checked gas regs as I was told you can't fit a quick connect to the vans internal installation only too exterior appliance gas bottles such as bbq's, stoves etc.
Hi yes you’re probably rite well it is sort of outside I’ll not be using it with the doors closed that’s for sure 👍😂👍
Great vid Mel, can you please tell me what is the gas connector at the heater please and size? Cheers bud
Thank you it’s 3/4 to 1/2 I think 🤔 anyway it came with the unit 👍🤓
@@BigVanSmallWorld awesome thank you !! Will copy same set up for my camper so kudos there bud !
Great video Mel - Your personal touch made it practical after all :-) ........ When I saw the thumbnail to this video I was a bit Scared! .... I thought you'd slipped over to #TheDarkSide :-)
Haha thank you 👍😂👍
Whip your tap back off and add more ptfe tape to it... and some WRAS Approved silicone stuff can't recall the name at min...
Thank you 😊 great idea 👍🍻
Hi Mel, great video. Can I ask, how has the unit help up over time? Still going strong? Any problems? Thanks.
It’s working great 👍
Hi Mel. What size is the quick release fitting for your gas water heater please
The water is standard garden hose the gas link in the description 👍
Thanks. What size pump are you using please ?
In the description you see links to all thats used in this video