Thank you 🫵 for watching. This system really is a off grid hack for hot water produced in so many ways. Leave me a comment I always get back to everyone. Hit the like and don’t forget to subscribe to join us on this big adventure. ❤
Great video as ever! I happen to have gone for the same system but 2kw heater... I havent got as much garage space as you as I have a single bed going under there too... Keep the videos coming!
I am just installing the Bobil 12v/230v. Mine has a drain valve off the cold inlet, I couldn't see where/how you will drain down the heater for winter. I also installed a one way valve on the cold feed. Van is looking great by the way.
Hi. Why did you not consider a marine boiler. It has been a standard in boats for over 30 years. Such a boiler can do everything you mentioned and has one mor feature. It has to additional fittings to attach tubings from your camper van engine cooling system. By doing so, every time the engine is running for say 15-20 minutes or longer, your boiler is ready for use with hot water. Good luck and regards from Switzerland. Silvano
This is a great shout and is defiantly something I would consider on a future build. Especially if I did a larger vehicle that could store more water like a overlanding truck.
@@abucklife Cool video 👍I looked into the Bobil system a while ago too but failed to understand the functionality in detail - as they haven't got that much information on their website. Thanks for sharing this! Can you tell what you need the 230V option for? Don't see the advantage yet (if connected to shore because you have to charge the batteries you could heat the water through 12V anyway?) compared to for example the combiboil that only comes with 12V or 230V, but has got the option to connect to the engine cooling loop.
@ thanks pal. From what I understand the 230v be if it’s are charging from shore power but as you say if you plugged in makes no difference except the speed in which it heats up the water. Apparently the 230v option heats up the quickest so if you want fast hot water it’s best. So if you are off grid and you need a quick refill on the hot the 230v option will do it quickly. That’s about it. Hope that makes sense. The engine option is something I would consider on a future build maybe with more water vapidity like a truck camper.
@abucklife Hi. You may get 220V from shore power. However, if you have an inverter, you use that. In my case, I did not use shore power in the last 4 years. Not once! I have 760Wp of solar panels and 660Ah of Li-batteries. I very seldom discarge to 60%. In colder climates we heat electrically all night and might get the batteries down to 40%. All the best. Silvano
Hi victor. I don’t know a lot about that specific product but I can tell you why we chose to go fully electric and not have any gas. From what I hear it’s harder to find gas in Europe than it used to be, it is also another system to install separate to the electric, I’m not keen on the safety side of the system leaks plus the carbon monoxide when using it in enclosed spaces. For those reasons we went all electric. I still think gas can be a great option for vans but just decided it wasn’t for us. One big positive of gas is unlimited on demand hot water from some systems. Let me know what you decide to do.
Thank you 🫵 for watching. This system really is a off grid hack for hot water produced in so many ways. Leave me a comment I always get back to everyone. Hit the like and don’t forget to subscribe to join us on this big adventure. ❤
Great video as ever! I happen to have gone for the same system but 2kw heater... I havent got as much garage space as you as I have a single bed going under there too... Keep the videos coming!
Thanks joey. 🤜🤛 you have done well then to fit it all in!
@@abucklife I havent fit it in yet! I have my fingers well and truly crossed the idea works...
@ get that heating system on first and anything else essential I recon.
I am just installing the Bobil 12v/230v. Mine has a drain valve off the cold inlet, I couldn't see where/how you will drain down the heater for winter. I also installed a one way valve on the cold feed. Van is looking great by the way.
My drain down is there it’s off the cold water feed but maybe I need another nearer the Bobil. I will check thanks.
Loving these videos !
Exact same systems choices here…
So absolute inspiration station for me !
Thanks for sharing 🙌
Looking Great !!!
Thanks Ross. Good luck with your build. Keep me posted.
Great work. It looks well specced & flexible kit that was well installed. I'd have chosen it.
@@stevearussell thanks Steve.
Is that a clip on camera on your cap? Cool
@@dudeleboski2692 that’s my microphone I think your talking about.
Tasty looking job enjoying the series :D
Thanks Mike 🤜🤛
Another great vid. I’m thinking if I can replace the cabin/water heater in my motorhome to get away from gas
Thanks Antony. I’m really looking forward to testing it. Yer I think gas seems to be harder to find in Europe from what I’ve heard.
Where are your blue coloured worktops and panels from?
Thanks
Hi jack. I got them from U.K. leisure parts in Barnsley. 👍
Cheers for that.
Any time pal. Anything else I can do to help just let me know.
@ appreciate that. Thank you
@ 🤜🤛
Planning same system myself.
Nice one. I look forward to testing it but I think it’s one of the best off grid systems to have.
where did you buy the black heater piping please
It came with the Bobil heater. 👍
First like and comment, what do you rekkon will be the amount of time it will take to finish it from now?
I am hoping it is finished before Christmas at the latest. But pushing to have most of it done by the end of November. 👍👍
Hi. Why did you not consider a marine boiler. It has been a standard in boats for over 30 years. Such a boiler can do everything you mentioned and has one mor feature. It has to additional fittings to attach tubings from your camper van engine cooling system. By doing so, every time the engine is running for say 15-20 minutes or longer, your boiler is ready for use with hot water. Good luck and regards from Switzerland. Silvano
This is a great shout and is defiantly something I would consider on a future build. Especially if I did a larger vehicle that could store more water like a overlanding truck.
@@abucklife Cool video 👍I looked into the Bobil system a while ago too but failed to understand the functionality in detail - as they haven't got that much information on their website. Thanks for sharing this!
Can you tell what you need the 230V option for? Don't see the advantage yet (if connected to shore because you have to charge the batteries you could heat the water through 12V anyway?) compared to for example the combiboil that only comes with 12V or 230V, but has got the option to connect to the engine cooling loop.
@ thanks pal. From what I understand the 230v be if it’s are charging from shore power but as you say if you plugged in makes no difference except the speed in which it heats up the water. Apparently the 230v option heats up the quickest so if you want fast hot water it’s best. So if you are off grid and you need a quick refill on the hot the 230v option will do it quickly. That’s about it. Hope that makes sense. The engine option is something I would consider on a future build maybe with more water vapidity like a truck camper.
@abucklife Hi. You may get 220V from shore power. However, if you have an inverter, you use that. In my case, I did not use shore power in the last 4 years. Not once! I have 760Wp of solar panels and 660Ah of Li-batteries. I very seldom discarge to 60%. In colder climates we heat electrically all night and might get the batteries down to 40%.
All the best. Silvano
@ wow that’s a awesome set up. Yer we have 660ah of power on board. It’s hard to know what to spec as it’s our first build.
i just bought 50 Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater - Rheem Performance 38,000 BTU Tall Model what do you think about it ?
Hi victor. I don’t know a lot about that specific product but I can tell you why we chose to go fully electric and not have any gas. From what I hear it’s harder to find gas in Europe than it used to be, it is also another system to install separate to the electric, I’m not keen on the safety side of the system leaks plus the carbon monoxide when using it in enclosed spaces. For those reasons we went all electric. I still think gas can be a great option for vans but just decided it wasn’t for us. One big positive of gas is unlimited on demand hot water from some systems. Let me know what you decide to do.
A beautiful water heater, should fit and work amazing in your van , cheers 🤭
Your welcome. 👍