Building A Hot Shower & Bath in the Woods Off-Grid
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In the winter of 2019 we moved in to our self built van full time to begin living, working and travelling Canada. We quickly fell in love with chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path, living off grid and being self sustaining. We drove our van thousands of miles through various countries-Canada, USA, Mexico & Guatemala. All of which we documented here on our channel, be sure to check that out! After many years on the open road we found ourselves 15 acres of remote woods on the East Coast of Canada where we are building a homestead and renovating our fully off the grid cabin. We are diving into this chapter of our lives in no experience, we're so happy we can bring you all along as we learn to do it all with our own two hands. Thank you for being here with us for cabin life, van life and all the in between!
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Okay if you made it to the end… HOW DREAMY did that turn out??? 👀 A huge shoutout to our neighbours for wanting to part with this and trading us this tub- this was such a fun project start to finish ! quack 💛
How many days did it take you to build it??
It’s amazing . Have you thought about putting a drainage hole where the shower goes ? It looks like the water pools there and it can’t be good for the wood. Other than that but of constructive criticism I think you did the best job girls . 11/10 and the mirror and plants were the perfect touch.
See you next week ❤️
Very!
When I lived in Mexico we didn't have a sink in the kitchen and my God daughter had a sink that she used just to put things on, so I traded her my old washing machine for her sink and we were both very happy!
Looks perfect for this winter!
The outdoor shower looks great... just remember to winterize those lines so they don't freeze and break on you.
Looks like heaven, well done ladies! I’m voting a little insulation around the jacuzzi to help keep that water toasty 💛
Came here to say all of the above. Adding to insulate the water lines above the ground so they don’t freeze. 😊
I thought, “wait! Vanwives taught me about insulating water lines in Canada!” “They need to insulate those lines.” Lol you two have created building know it all monsters! Lol😂
And I’m SSSSOOOOO jealous of the hot tub, the sauna, the jacuzzi in the woods. ❤️🌲Beautiful hard work!
You know that tub has no heater right? So it’s gonna get cold fast out there. You need a wood fired hot tub up there.
I've watched you two since the very beginning and I couldn't be happier for you two. You deserve all the blessings you've received. IN a weird WAY, I'm proud of you (since I'm a stranger on the net 😉). You've inspired me and so many! Thank you for sharing your lives with us! 🥰🥰🥰
Awe thank you for all the kindness. We are the lucky ones thank you for being a part of our pack. 💛🐶
@@Vanwives Curious... why not a Tesla Model 3 70+Kw battery for your power source ?? They have water cooling/heating in them too...
just a though, The Model S battery packs are passing 1 million mile mark so longevity is not a problem...
I agree 100%. Very inspirational 😎
You two just plumed that tub like it was second nature. Experience speaks volumes, especially when it's motivated by love ❤️ Thank you for making our Sundays special 🎉
Girls, You will need to put thick insulation and heat tape around all that plumbing for the hot tub. Pex can freeze but it's the fittings you need to worry about. Also, you should put a roof over your Hot tub. It's designed for interior use and the sunlight and weather will age it very fast.
It’s been sitting outside for 4 years in our neighbours yard 🤣🤣 I don’t think it will age much more than it has BUT I definitely want a roof now!!!!! We are blowing the lines with our compressor for winter 🥶
@@Vanwives
That was my only worry as well, blowing the lines will work for sure in our Great Canadian Winters.
I wondered about the water lines not being deep enough not to freeze. Now I get it.
A nice stone fireplace at one side for ambient light at night and for a bit of heat in the winter to melt off snow would be an amazing final touch. Great Job looks amazing!
LOVE THIS IDEA 😍😍😍
Thank you 💛
You two are getting SO proficient on these projects! It must feel great to have the tools and the talent on hand to just bang them out so quickly! Congratulations! It looks great. :-)
You should definitely think about adding a roof on top and adding something to help with keeping the pipes safe during the winter. But it did turn out beautiful
We agree, thanks for sharing with us. 🌞🐶
I would have wrapped the tub with insulation. Looks great! 😀🇨🇦
Now that is a great idea. Not to late! 🌞🐾
Yes! It will make a huge difference to keep the water warm. I have an uninsulated tub in my tiny home extension and in the winter the water is cold by the time it’s full 😢
@@Vanwivesalso in-between the plumbing in the shower area... You can box in the pipe to the shower head. The shower tub area is so cool! You both are amazing.
+1 on insulating the tub and water feeds against the cold. ; also the faucet -- maybe a cover for winter so valve won't freeze and split (I had one do that, even after I drained it)@@Vanwives
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A big hello to the girls from Ukraine🇺🇦! You guys are great!
Sending a big hello back to Ukraine from the pack. 🌞🐶
Absolutely love your videos… Your inspiring my 18 year old daughter to live her dreams… thank you so much…please keep going with the amazing content.
Thank you for all your kind words and compliments. Awe hoping your daughter goes after her dreams. 🌞🐾
It reminds me of the ofuro’s in Japan when I was a kid. Once you soak in that hot water and you are warm through and through, the cold walk back to the house is unnoticed! Really is so perfect!! You can add a spray attachment to the shower to help with clean up too. You gals are amazing!
Right! That is so true!!! Best feeling ever. Great idea to add the spray attachment. Thank you!🌞🐶
I had a similar thought about the spray attachment. Perfect for doggo washing! ❤🐕
Rub a dub, dub. The Vanwives build a tub. Happy Sunday!🎉
Ha ha that’s funny! lol🤩🌞
So are we not going to acknowledge that they already have an outdoor shower and hot tub? Lol
This shower area is for daily use with hot water for showering and bathing on demand. When we fill up the hot tub it takes 5-8 hours to heat and enough water that we keep the tub filled and use it a few times. The shower at the sauna is cold water for rinsing off before getting in.
It’d be pretty quick to pull a bit of that trim and stuff some insulation batts around the tub. It’ll definitely keep the water hotter longer, especially in the winter. So proud of you two for cranking that out so quickly, especially with the shortened days!
Congrats on your new addition. You two killed it! Watch out for the lines freezing in the winter. You may want to add an air line to blow the lines when not in use in the winter. 💛
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Ahhhhh! That makes us so so happy
Making the bubble-beards together was beyond cute! And I just love how much you still adore each other after all these years. Thankyou for letting us feel a part of your lives like you do. ❤
The cabins becoming luxurious
It's such a testament to how much love and life these two breathe into everything they touch and do! 🥰
You two are such a great team, in every way. That's the biggest reason I look forward to starting my Sundays with your weekly posts (and my morning coffee, of course 🙂).
Yes, have to have the coffee it is a requirement. Thank you we are lucky to have each other. 🌞🐶
New England Plumber here --I know that it’s been mentioned many times in the comments, but install two boiler drains ( hose faucets) in the lines that are in the house so you can winterize the water lines between uses.
And remember to put the ball valve handles at a 45 degree angle when doing the draining process. Fully open or fully closed will trap enough water to split the valve. Great work.
I have so much anxiety watching this! I would have built it next to the insulated house for handling the lines and saving some trouble.
Watching you two is indeed an inspiration for women. We are often thought that certajn jobs can only be done by men but you show women like me that it can be done. Such an inspiration. 😊
Happy we can be an inspiration. Have a great week. 🌞🐶
That addition is going to be so nice after a hard days work, and wow what a view! Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. Cheers,Mike.
Hey Mike, it is a beautiful experience for sure. Thanks for tuning in.🌞🐶
@@VanwivesI'm pretty sure you two are the view he is referring.to!❤❤❤ I have to say I definately agree with him!great job ladies!just be careful what kind of soap you use with the keys bc some can cause buildup in the jets and lead to all sorts of gook in your water lines and jets.run tub with vinegar water and baking soda every few months to clean out the jets.and make sure you get all of the water out of those jet lines before a freeze or your tub isn't gonna live very long out there .also keep the fiberglass out of the sun bc I rays will damage it and cause it to crack and fracture your tub.hope that helps! I love you jazz and Crystal
You two ladies never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity and hard work !! You are truly building a paradise on your beautiful property ! Can't wait to see what you two come with for your new property !! Stay safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🦃 !
Hey David! We love our homestead the visions never end. The possibilities are endless at the lake. Happy Thanksgiving to you!💛
So cool! I mean….. so hot!! It is getting cold up there. What happens when it gets snowed over and you want that nice hot steamy bath?
It looks really good! And you got it put together in a short period of time. You have know-how now! So proud of you!!
What’s next?
They have learned so much and conquered every challenge, now when they take on something, we all know they will make it something special.
Sometimes I forget how far we have come. We’ve gathered so much from our community💛
This is always the most feel good channel of my week. Y’all aren’t just impressive, inspiring, and fun… you’re also just obviously really good people. Thanks for bringing kindness into a world where sometimes it’s hard to see it.
Absolutely love your videos! Whimsical, productive, informative, puppy filled, ... just all- the-good! Really great job putting the videos together! I love seeing the end finished result (usually) in the same video. STRONG WORK! 😊
Thank you Teresa, for all your kind comments. Happy to have you in our pack. 🌞🐶
Well, another terrific project! You ladies just continue to prove that you can do whatever you put your minds to! Excellent! Might consider a grid of holes in the floorboards under the shower area to help with drainage, but otherwise perfect!
Absolutely gorgeous. Watching the two of you build that makes me realize how much I over-engineer everything. Anything I build outside sits on posts 5' into the ground. I use 2x8s as joists. I run 20 amp when 15 is too much. Me thinks your way is better! Great job - enjoy the soak. Have a great week!
~ Maarten
Thank you Maarten, they are both good just different. lol
See you next week! 🌞🐶
You both are amazing! No job is too much for you.I love Sunday mornings for a new adventure,enjoy your shower and tub! Looking forward to seeing you next week 💛
You are just full of compliments and we sure do appreciate every one of them. Thanks for tuning in. 💛🐶
Happy Sunday ladies from Orillia!
Happy Sunday Barb, Orillia is a beautiful place. 🌞🐾
First off, I'm so envious of your outside shower and tub. That is something I dream of having one day even though my wife thinks I'm crazy. On another note, I realize it's too late now, but if you are going to do more projects that run hot/cold water, I would suggest insulating all the lines, including underground. Even if you only use it when it's not super cold, you will lose a lot of heat on the run from the cabin.
Beautiful setting and hopefully the bears and raccoons won't bother anyone using the outdoor bath or shower. Don't forget to have a bottle of bear spray handy by shower and bath.
Now that is a good idea for sure!👍🐶
@Vanwives added bounce to help control ticks and black flies and mosquitoes would be to add some bat nest and plant lots of mint and garlic and lilac natural repellent which will protect you guys and the dogs
I'm not jealous 😂. Beast mode. As always thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Happy to have you with us along for the ride! 🌞🐶
You guys did such a great job! I felt like I was there with you with how pretty the outdoor tub/shower area! Awesome job guys!!!!😁
So happy you feel like you’re here with us! Always striving for that. Thanks for watching 💛
I love all the projects. I bet your community loves loves loves u both. You keep them in business with all of the upgrades you are making to the properties. Can’t wait until Sundays to see what you both make. Thx for sharing all of your adventures with all of us.
Black Bear: "Honey, look. They installed hot water just for us!"
Remember, hot water freezes faster than cold water. Looks great on the outside but just like your
body, it's how well you take care of the insides that keeps it safe from bad stuff.
Do you have no issues with frozen lines, putting them so shallow into the ground, or even exploding lines?
We will blow the lines for winter 😊 meant to be used in the warmer months
We will blow them with an air compressor or use antifreeze. That’s what most people do with their outdoor kitchens in Canada
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How cool! So happy to have you and Phil with us. Sending love back to you both from the pack!
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you guys putting bubble beards on each other at the end is everything. lol
Just a thought, you want to make a cover for the tub so you don’t have to clean pine pitch/needles out when you want to use it! 💞
YES great idea we will do that 💛
Have you built a shelter for clementine yet ? Winters coming...
Stay tuned! We will not leave Clementine out in the cold. 🌞🐶
I Wish i could do things like that, i have no patience for it though.
We believe in you! 🤩🐶
"The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the drainage spout... (and into the tub)"
I love how you went from survival to luxury in one episode
Love your videos! I don't know if you have these where you are, but since you both spend a lot of time outside, Chapstick medicated and Neosporin work great for the little cracks in the corners of your mouth. Those things hurt! Can't wait to see what's next!
That usually indicates dehydration and B vitamin deficiency! Those cracks are uncomfortable.
Thanks for caring and sharing with us. You are right they sure do hurt.🌞🐶
Always look forward to your vids on Sundays. Thanks for turning us on to Ambition Strikes!
We are happy to have you following our journey. We love Ambition Strikes, happy you do too. 🌞🐾
The shot of Crystal in the tub while wearing a knit cap was hillarious.
Meninas, vcs me surpreendem a cada vez. Estão ficando cada vez melhores construtoras😊😊😊
STEAMY!
Right! We think you will love it too! 💛🐶
Love watching you two super skilled woman come up with amazing ideas
Thank you Kevin, we appreciate your kind words. 🌞🐶
I know I repeat myself but you two are amazing. What a fabulous addition to your beautiful homestead. I am blown away.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season
Thank you! We hope you do too!🌞🐶
Wow! Looks fantastic ladies! May I make two suggestions? A rubber mat, like a bar mat, to stand on for the shower.
Also, I would cover it. Use clear corrugated plastic. A friend of mine has a similar setup in their backyard (which is total woods). The leaves and branches became such a nuisance and made a huge mess. So they covered it with the clear corrugated plastic. What a difference!
That is an excellent idea. I didn't even think about the shower mat.
I would also suggest tarping it in winter. Canadian winters are so brutal on materials. Those pretty jacuzzi taps will look terrible by spring if left to the elements.
I will admit, you ladies continue to amaze me with every video I watch. Beautiful outdoor area. Enjoy I know you will ❤❤❤
Thanks Cindy! Feels like a spa on the homestead now. 🌞🐶
My husband and I have been watching your little family since you started reno-ing the cabin. We look forward to watching you each Sunday, and miss you when you haven't been able to post a video.
Lovely build, as always.
On note, for future reference in case you aren't aware, measuring for square is measuring from corner to corner on the diagonal. If the two diagonal measurements match, then you're square.
Keep up with the great work. You guys are building a wonderful home. ❤
Oh there's nothing more beautiful than being in a hot tub in winter 😍
It looks stunning, girls ❤
Good morning. I'm looking forward to the video ❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Sunday! Hope you enjoy it!🌞🐾
So much going on in this video. Very entertaining and engaging. Amazing (Quick!) build. Great editing and music selection. So much fun mixed with hard work in iffy weather. You two are Unstoppable!
We like that “Unstoppable”.Thanks for sharing all you kind compliments with us. Happy to have you in our pack. 🌞🐶
ok ladies, unless i missed something those lines you just dug are not deep enough to avoid freezing unless you plan on not using in cold weather and if that is the case just make sure you drain them. Looks good. Also , a suggestion, I would look into a grate or some way to drain below the shower, in time you will rot out that wood , it will take some time even if you have it pitched, it will rot and possibly crack with freezing and thawing as it may hold moisture and then get below freezing. another possible thing but not ideal is to make the wood below shower waterproof with a product called Seal Once. Water and wood do not make good friends in almost all cases. Not trying to be a Debbie downer but better to measure 10 times and cut once. Spoken from experience. Best to you both
Not at all a Debbie downer! We appreciate you mentioning this as we forgot to mention in the video we will blow the lines with our compressor for winter 😊 I really like your idea to drain the water below the shower!!
good to blow the lines no doubt. We have some similar experience with some DIY things as we have been doing a small log cabin in VT and now our son is doing one as well near us, they are both near Okemo which if you don't know is a big ski mountain in VT. We are using conventional means of power and water, our well, 300' and 10 gallons a minute. A suggestion you might consider, If you haven't get an easy to do Radon test and test your water if you haven't yet as I see you have very bony soil and that can be a big indication of Radon and radon can be carried in water. We have had some interesting times, laying electrical lines, poring concrete pads, putting in septic systems, digging foundations and so on. We love our little get away. We have a family member that does all kinds of site work and he does so much in the dirt and with those fun machines you both like. Excavator, skid steer, loaders and such.
You girls are kicking but! Looking amazing! I Just want you girls to know how important your channel is to young girls everywhere. You show girls They can do anything they wanna do if they just get up and do it.! An in today's world, they need all the encouragement and inspiration. They can get❤. So I don't know if you quite understand how important your channel truly is. If I would have role models like you. When I was younger I wouldn't be where I am today. I would be much further in life. Much more fulfilled and much happier, not that. I'm not happy because I have two amazing kids and an amazing rescue dog! But if I could have a role model like you? Girls like what i've been so much different for me❤. Keep up the good work and keep showing me young girls that it is possible.❤
Wow just Wow! You filled up our hearts. We will always do our best to inspire, encourage and motivate. Thank you for all your kindness. 💛💛
You two are so clever, nothing is impossible for the girls. Crystal and Jaz think of everything, I love how you tease each other. There is a song that describe you two “Simple The Best”
Lots of love from Mike. ❤❤
Amazing Video I enjoy wow Look awesome cool idea pretty stunning Queens ❤love Highlight of the Day Looking forward all day❤
Thank you Dominik. 🌞🐾
Good morning pack!
Good morning! Happy Sunday!🌞🐶
Yes we’re just sitting here. But we’re not doing nothing because we’re being entertained by our two favourite gals👍👍👍❤️.
Wow that new outdoor shower and jacuzzi tub are great and you two have gotten so good at building things that you make it look so easy, you're both talented women! So proud of and for you! Love from Texas! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Karen! We truly love what we do. Sending love back to Texas from the pack. 🌞🐶
You're so very welcome.
Hey Girls 🥰 Thank you for sharing this amazing new video, lovely greetings from Andreas and Balou xx🐾🐾💛💛
Greetings to you and Balou from the pack. Thanks for following our journey. 💛🐾
Wow, I remember you girls had never really built anything until you moved out on your property. And look at you two now, carpenter Crystal . Lol. Love your confidence now, just jumping in there and getting it done.
What a brilliant outdoor jacuzzi tub!!! For a wonderfully calming outdoor bathing experience!!! Eell done, Ladies!!! 🥰❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦
It is so peaceful and relaxing. We love it. Thank you Kerrylynn💛🐶
How amazing you'll be able to have a hot bath powered by your solar! You two are quickly becoming professionals 😎
Yay thank you for sharing with us. So kind of you to say. 🌞🐶
46 years of building together and we STILL go in opposite directions like that! I've learned that if it's something really heavy, to ask "OK, which way are we going?" but most of the time......yep. Still.
a big part of my day is watching your new videos
Happy to be apart of your day
Smart, luxurious and beautiful. Oh, yes, the shower/tub too 😊
Aww, so sweet of you! 🌞🐶
amazing
A roof ? Please a roof even a see through roof . All looking absolutely beautiful
That’s what jazzy said!! A see through roof- I like that idea. Thank you! 😊
I made my husband watch this video. We are going to landscape our big backyard next summer and I want something like this but enclosed due to neighbors. Great job Ladies.
Awesome!! Have fun landscaping next summer- hope it turns out perfect 💛
didn't ya build that already ? should of built a bowling alley instead
Exactly what I commented. Two soaking tubs, two out door showers, one jacuzzi and one hot tub.
@@kimberlyavery2645The hot tub is for relaxing, not bathing. The shower next to it only has cold water, and is used for rinsing off after soaking. What they installed in this video is a bathtub with jacuzzi jets, and a shower with hot and cold water. Essentially a second bathroom minus a toilet for themselves, and for all the friends and family who visit them. They only have one tiny bathroom in the cabin with a very small shower. This will make things much more comfortable for everyone when they have guests. 🙂
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Looks beautiful but I wonder if you do not have a cover for the tub if it will get really dirty fast? Can’t wait to see how it holds up.
We will build a cover :)
@@Vanwives smart . Well done girls
Aha, now I get it. You two are not building an off-grid living homestead, you two are building an off-grid Spa. 😉 Awesome! 👍
Great job ladies! You might want to add a bit better drainage under the shower area. And then a rubber shower mat over it to prevent splinters. There are lots of ways.
Why no foundation corners ? Isn’t the gravel bed going to desintegrate with snow ice etc. ?
When adding water lines, are you adding insulation for winter?
We turn water lines off in the winter
All I can say is WOW!!!!!
THANKS 💛💛💛
Great build. How are you going to keep water lines from freezing.
Give me all those tools, bulldozer/backhoes, high end miter saws, endless batteries... and it would still look like a 5 year old who forgot that "legos click together". You guys kick ass!
I am a plumber semi retired 2yrs now living back home. Cape Breton worked across canada. And lived in ontario for the last 25 yrs y'all are great at carpentry but your plumbing needs help.The drain put a mesh over it keep rodents out.pex well it can expand 10x its own size when frozen but it's been my experience it never makes to that. It's the fittings, taps,valves that will blow off or burst,remember nova scotia our water is 6' down because frost here can and does go down that far because its so wet here with cold.i would have put the pipe in a 3" pipe wrapped the pex in heat tape and it needs a couple of hose bibs in the house incase the heat tape is not working so u can blow it out.drain the water.and insulate below and around the tub and acrylic outside won't look nice next year b'y.some tips for y'all.
Looks like you guys are in an IKEA show room
If y'all don't insulate the hell out of the pipes as they come out of the ground, y'all will crack the pipes in a hot minute!
@vanwives, I'm sitting here thinking how many times I wanted to reach out to inquire about helping you tackle one of your projects. The level of intensity and energy that builds up inside me from watching the two of you entertain, almost always leaves me wondering why the vlog seemed shorter in time than what it said. Your perseverance and dedication in building is no doubt a strength, but your ability to seamlessly entertain and keep ones attention all throughout your vlog while building is what always leaves me wanting more. Enough is enough, let me know when you want to show this former Michigan boy how they get it done offscreen and in Canada. FYI - a little snow isn't going to scare me off. lol
Ooooo that is sooooo nice!!!!! A roof would be a great addition, to help keep the tree bits out, and then you can read/scroll in the tub in the rain/snow. ❤🐾
We love that idea. Thanks for sharing.💛🐶
You guys should look into a dirt/rock seperator called a grizzly. Very simple and efficient. The bathroom looks amazing and so cozy. Love the videos!
Will do! We will look into that. Thanks for watching 😊
Spectacular job ladies! You beat Max on the outdoor shower completion! Heehee
The flies and mosquitoes are going to really enjoy y'all using that next year
I’ve loved watching you over the years, what an amazing journey.
Nothing short of amazing!You two should be bursting with pride.Every inch prettier and prettier,more functional why soon youll have Mint Julep s on a tray and never leave home.Congratulations!
Love that! Thank you xx
Crystal is getting to be quite a pro on that tractor.