Water Tank Level Sensor For Your Sprinter

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  • @tuckertime90
    @tuckertime90 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for posting this. Using this setup for my ballast tanks in my boat

  • @itsallokay
    @itsallokay ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I found you! I was putting one of these Tanks underneath my Van and then it came across to me as to "Hey, how am I gonna check if I still have water in the tank?" Good to the Point Video, thanks!

  • @travelingnaturejournal
    @travelingnaturejournal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey there! This was incredibly helpful! We just installed one with the Kus instructions and your video. The only thing I'd add is the drill bit size for pre drilling the screw holes. We ended up using a 9/64 drill bit and it worked perfectly. It seemed to bite just enough.

    • @imperfectadventure
      @imperfectadventure 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, this is what I came to find the answer to!

  • @mickmerrell4539
    @mickmerrell4539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy really knows what he is talking about. Great instructor on DIY projects!

  • @sampep
    @sampep 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the look and smoothness of the dial!

  • @patrickmgordon
    @patrickmgordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I put the red wire and orange wire on a push and hold button, it’s only powered when I want to know level.

  • @bigdaddyfishing87
    @bigdaddyfishing87 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much for your video, sir. It helped me a lot with my sensor and gauge installation on my boat.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it helped

  • @giovannimilan626
    @giovannimilan626 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what fuse size do you reccomend for the the gauge ?

  • @MiloYellowknee
    @MiloYellowknee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Boat owner. Same thing. Great video! Appreciate it!!!

  • @simonsimpson4695
    @simonsimpson4695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve just tried the wiring on my unit bought in the UK. Though the colours are different it works the same. Thanks very much for this. I literally couldn’t have worked it out independently.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are welcome! Glad it helped.

  • @MrKidQueso
    @MrKidQueso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Easy to understand and follow, eventually. I have to figure out how to hook it up to electricity before I buy the sensor. I’d like for it to be a DIY. At the moment, I’m thinking of pigtailing the source from an outlet, will this do? I have a 1973 Chinook Slide in camper with, according to the water in sensor, isn’t a 12 gal tank. Would it be right to multiply the LxWxD to get the volume or capacity? Thanks In advance if you answer the Q and thanks again for the installation video.
    The retro or white will go with the camper aesthetics.

  • @ronphipps5694
    @ronphipps5694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick and to the point. Thanks!

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped!

  • @bjbhehir
    @bjbhehir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really appreciate the excellent video! I just wired mine today, it works great thanks to you!

  • @ChrisGriffiths-e1e
    @ChrisGriffiths-e1e 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you put this to the fuse box in the boat please. Can put the yellow and other power wire to the nav lights

  • @kyfisher3662
    @kyfisher3662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much hight dose it add to the top of the water tank? thank you!

  • @tposton66
    @tposton66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. Really appreciate the wiring detail.

  • @markorton1184
    @markorton1184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I have followed your excellent instructions but when I connect up to the power red cable the sensor doesn't move, the only thing that happens is a yellow flashing light, hopefully you can give me some help.
    Thanks Mark

  • @fhproject4676
    @fhproject4676 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hello I want to ask, if I buy a level sensor with a length of 30cm and I want to modify it myself by extending the rod 2 meters long is it possible

  • @GaryLeeJ62
    @GaryLeeJ62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this was extremely helpful. It looks simple enough that I can do it.

  • @shogunvanrepi3555
    @shogunvanrepi3555 ปีที่แล้ว

    can it be used for hydraulic oil?

  • @wilsmits4961
    @wilsmits4961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, thanks for The Information. My question is how you can change The range of The meter, since my watertank has a shorter range than The length of the sensor.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can order the sensor in different depths depending on the water depth in your tank.

  • @benbabusis6805
    @benbabusis6805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks! Where did you end up mounting the gauges...enough room on the Revel instrument panel?

  • @martyrivera2503
    @martyrivera2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What do the screws adhere to?

    • @AddisonKlinke
      @AddisonKlinke 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My gauge only came with bolts which seems confusing to me

    • @ctclimberguy34
      @ctclimberguy34 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They just thread into the plastic. Basically they "tap'' the drilled hole. Don't drill it too big.

  • @waywardescapes4384
    @waywardescapes4384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation! Thanks for the info. Really helps.

  • @mrjweate
    @mrjweate 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.
    Can that type of sensor be relied on to keep sliding up and down in a well-used black tank?

  • @ronpaguio9014
    @ronpaguio9014 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why 1 inch shorter than the tank for the stick?

  • @paulbyland
    @paulbyland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size drill bit did you use for the 5 smaller holes?

  • @paulmarquez9232
    @paulmarquez9232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you hook up two gauge's to the same level sensor?

    • @foosballjunkie
      @foosballjunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also want to know this. I think it will work.

    • @ronpaguio9014
      @ronpaguio9014 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@foosballjunkie why would you want to do this?

    • @foosballjunkie
      @foosballjunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronpaguio9014 I fill my water tank at the back of the van, so I installed 1 gauge back there. I installed a 2nd gauge inside the van so that I can see the level without getting out and getting in the back of the van. I have a bike rack on the back of the van, And I really only move it out-of-the-way if I’m going to fill the water tank or use the exterior shower.
      I haven’t run power to the interior gauge yet, but the rear gauge is working well, and the wires are all set to go to the front gauge.

    • @MrsFelecia14
      @MrsFelecia14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@foosballjunkie I also want to know this as well. I'll use 1 gauge from inside the van to monitor the level. And a 2nd gauge in the rear when I fill the water tank. I'd also like to know what wire size (AWG) to get. Thank you!

    • @foosballjunkie
      @foosballjunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrsFelecia14 I did successfully incorporate a 2nd gauge! I believe the wire is 18 AWG.

  • @miscellaneous4968
    @miscellaneous4968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the type of voltage to this apparatus and how much volt is needed?

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      12v

  • @jimsab2335
    @jimsab2335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, that was helpful.
    I just bought a 2020 144, do you do partial (mainly electrical and plumbing) builds for others & if so where are you located?
    Jim

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, we can assist with electrical and plumbing. We're located in Healdsburg, CA. You can find us at vanlandtop30.com

  • @thomasmolnar1569
    @thomasmolnar1569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think the float will continue to be free to fall and rise in a black tank over time? Or will it be stuck after a while? Or should the float be stainless steel?

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never tried it in a black tank- only fresh and gray water.

  • @damirka83
    @damirka83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! It was helpful👍🏻

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad!

  • @NorthernExplorerOverland
    @NorthernExplorerOverland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cleared up a lot. Thanks!

  • @callmesaul2980
    @callmesaul2980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question, could I install 2 gauges on 1 sensor?

    • @foosballjunkie
      @foosballjunkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried to do this and it didn’t work well. Both gauges received a signal from the sensor, but it was wildly inaccurate. My end solution was to install 2 sensors and 2 gauges.

  • @thehotmonkies
    @thehotmonkies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome. Thanks

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our pleasure!

  • @patrickhenri6739
    @patrickhenri6739 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @ramblinman8559
    @ramblinman8559 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there!. Great Video. Just liked. Im doing a Camper build and installing new tanks. What would you say are the benifits to using this type of sensor? Do the floats get stuck? There seems to be little to no info out there on using the float styles vs the little digital screw ins. However there is ALOT of info on fixing broken/nonfunctioning digital sensors. Not a good sign in my view.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t experienced the floats getting stuck. But I have experienced electronic sensors going bad so pretty much just use the float sensors now. Also they are very accurate if you get the right depth of sensor.

  • @JamieDeanStevens
    @JamieDeanStevens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Helpful - Thanks!!

  • @marcelitoqwerty
    @marcelitoqwerty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    supports ethanol?

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Water

  • @davidtauriac1550
    @davidtauriac1550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, just realized I have the wrong sized level. Had this thing in storage for 8 mos. smh

    • @MrKidQueso
      @MrKidQueso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      David, my tank is 16” in height, and I don’t know if it has ridges. What size is what you bought and is it something you have and would sell? It’s more important to know when I know this goes back almost a year, but do you still have the level? For me, it important to know when it gets close to empty, so I can work with something that’s between 11” and 15” in depth. If I have time, I’ll use my snake camera to see inside it, and check to see if there are ridges. Thanks.

  • @justinb8642
    @justinb8642 ปีที่แล้ว

    thannk you nice job.

  • @leungethan3650
    @leungethan3650 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @zacharycocker3602
    @zacharycocker3602 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9.5/10 simple, straightforward, good English
    -0.5 for heavy the audible heavy breathing 😂

  • @prapulkumarshetty507
    @prapulkumarshetty507 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎉