DIY an AFFORDABLE SWIVEL TABLE and improving my water system/ full time Van life
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- Making a simple and affordable swivel table and improving my water system using USB rechargeable water pump.
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Hi my name is Emi. My #vanlife story starts in September 2018. After a long-term relationship that I was trying for more than a year to rebuild, I decided it was time to end this toxic relationship once for all. This is where I decided to move away from this man that I was still in love with. I put all my belongings inside my SUV (GMC Jimmy) and moved six hours from where I was living. I didn’t know where I would sleep, didn’t know where I would work but I knew I needed to make a drastic move. At that time, I told myself I will only sleep in my car for a month while looking for a place to rent. What I didn’t know is that one month became another month and another month. In the end, I end up sleeping in my car for a full year. Even if people will consider this the lowers time of my life, this experience was the best thing I couldn’t have done with my life. I took that year to focus on myself, decide what I wanted, and most importantly what I didn’t want. That year made me also realize that for so long, I was chasing the wrong dreams. I was chasing what society wanted me to be: to have a big house, a steady job, kids, get married… None of those dreams was making me happy. In September 2019, while I was actively looking for a van, I received a phone call that someone had found my cat (Kelly). After, trying for hours with no success to communicate with my ex-boyfriend (who was taking care of her), I decided to drive the six hours to go pick her up. Without going into too much detail, it turns out he wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. So I brought her in a cat kennel for a couple of days until I found a van we both could live in. I put all the savings that I had accumulated while living in my car and bought my van (a 2011 Ford Econoline that I end up adding a hightop) In the beginning, It wasn’t so glamour. My cat and I were sleeping on a mattress on the floor of the van. We both had to adjust. Now, my cat loves this lifestyle as much as I do; she looks at the window while I’m driving and she loves exploring new places. Since then, my cat Kelly and I are have been living full-time in my self convert van.
If you want to stop any of the joints from spinning on the table, you could just drill a hole through the overlap and put a screw in to lock them together. Its called a set screw. Good Luck!
if you cant get a set screw installed you could try clocking (rotating) the base that attaches to the wall so that it reaches the end of the pipe threads in the level position. might work might not but could be worth a try in the meantime. the plate to reinforce the base is a great idea and definite must do
Question would the threads strip if table is too heavy?
@@spikedodson3194 If your question is directed to me, the set screw could be used all the way through both parts, eliminating any movement, if you decide to only thread the outer fitting, the screw would rely on pressure to hold, but would retain the ability to change angles.
Came here to say the same !!
@@spikedodson3194 anything is possible but those are really heavy duty. there is so much thread engagement on there it isnt like a nut/bolt combo. we use lighter duty but same diameter pipe to hang projectors and monitors
One of the mistakes in creating a Lagun table is that people put the connector in the center of the table top, when it is off set it works better. Use a piece of cardboard for a template to see which position best suits your needs. Failure is the best motivating of Creativity. Merry Christmas !
On the pipe just tighten it up all the way and use some "Locktite" The nipple will bottom out in the elbow and locktite should keep the other piece from moving :) good luck :) Merry Xmas :)
I was going to tell her that...you beat me to it!
Yea worth a try. I think it's the red locktite that will really hold strong.
I’ve seen others line the bottle cap with a pool noodle piece so the faucet fits tightly.
good idea, I'd just be mindful of mold. especially during the winter
I'm going to try that cause I got one and have been looking for the rubber piece to go on top of the water bottle. Thank u for this comment
Nice idea. I have some extra weather striping that I bet would work too.
This would be a great opportunity to have Chrome test out his welding skills...
Just an idea. Get some JB weld. Put on threads and tighten. I would help. But 4000 miles don’t help. Lol
Put table on wall with hinges, support it up with a brace of wood when used, fold down when not being used.
Excellent idea!
I've done that on my rig in the past. It's good short term when you're first getting into "van life" but it gets old quick and that2x4 just gets wobbly over time and hinders free storage space below the table
Nailed it thats what I have done and it works.
That's what I was thinking.
So many options. I like the idea of having it pullout of the bed frame on rollers, then it can hide back under the bed, at least in my upcoming build. It doesn't swivel though.
thanks for being real! I love that you showed the whole process and how it didn't go quite as planned. Makes me feel better.
I have just done this same table method as saw that Brian from Adventure Van Man did. He uses a pvc pipe that is attched to the wall and the long pipe fits in it - rests on floor. He can then remove the pipe and table. I have the same method but am leaving the pipe in the pvc pipe and will swing it out to extend my kitchen counter.
AAAAh, i love it. There are easy things to fix this. You do not need a welder for the Table. Just tighten everything, very well. If you have a drill, just put a hole through one joint which should not move and then put a screw there and it will lock it. You could also just put a rod there without screwing it. Then you can take out the rod when you want to move it. You can also make several holes to lock it even into more positions. Sorry, english is not my native language! Also chrome has a welder now ;-) *hint hint* Hope it helps, happy christmas to you both.
drill a hole in through the pipes you want not to move and put a crew or a bolt so it wont budge.
Some days go as planned, some days don't. You do well at keeping your sense of humor about it rather than letting it get to you. Merry Christmas!
Hi. Hope you feel better. Hugs yo you both
I see a visit to Chromes shop in your future! Since he has a welder!! We always learn from our mistakes! Ask me how I know that!
Hi, you can fix your water pump issue with a small part from Amazon, Amazon usually has that little blue rubber thing as a recommenced item along with the rechargeable USB water pump.
never a fail. only a learning event. You don't learn unless mistakes are made.
Emi we have one of those water taps and they work great! But you need to have the plastic cover on the bottle with the little hole. We get them when we fill up. I think they are used for the water coolers. Love your videos. Merry Christmas.
Loved this video! PS, that's how those water pumps fit on the bottles. Seems like it's too big, but I have a similar one and it sits loose like that too. I thought the same thing at first. I think it's like that so it doesn't create a vacuum in the bottle. Great idea on the table and saving yourself $270! 😁👍
Thanks to let me know
I bought a set of three caps on Amazon. The faucet fits on it snugly. I use a 3 gallon jug from Wal-mart under my desk at home. It has a hole in the center for a tube that has a tiny cap for when you're carrying the bottle without the faucet.
The pump fits loosely. I have had one of those for years and it is great. If you want it to fit tighter, wrap the top of the bottle with rubber or silicone tape for a friction fit.
Emmy, I have the same pipework system. (1)to get the table clearing the cupboard, just move the under-table fitting a bit..put in one screw and try until right. (2) you can buy a steel weld glue to put on the thread of the lower elbow to stop it swivelling. (3)Also, to stop the table from swinging when you are driving, I attached a cupboard hook and chain to the underside of the table and to the cupboard. (4)Test you can open your fridge lid fully and the 1st elbow is not blocking it.
Great to see ingenuity at work!
I saw someone just set it on top! And I went oh! That’s how you use it. I thought it needed to seal to work. It doesn’t tighten! Silly huh? I learned I learned! I thought it was a fail. But just keep your lids when traveling! I’m glad I kept mine, but…. You can’t leave it on. Maybe a silicone ring would hold it on. I just haven’t tinkered with it yet. Great video.
Those aren’t fails at all, Emi!! As a retired teacher, one thing I would always tell my students was, “Make “mistakes”!! Make lots of mistakes!!That’s how we learn the best lessons. It’s the initiative to do it yourself that is the most important thing. ANYBODY can go out and buy a table or water system, or they can have someone else do it for them, but you are building your own, and all you are doing right now is working the bugs out. Great work so far, and I can’t wait to see your final results!
It's called a Lagoon table mount.
Great ideas Emi. No worries, you’ll figure them out. Kelly was all ready to help you too!
Love those light bulb moments...lol.
It's only a fail if you give up, we learn from our mistakes = wisdom. You will get it right and have an awesome desk.
14:00 Hey Emi. How about just using some JB weld or Loctite ? 16:14 Also on the water pump or the water bottle it's self, Maybe some Gorilla or duct tape to act as a ring spacer. You may also find a rubber O ring that would work. I hope this helps you out. P.S.meow meow mermeow Kelly :)
Put the joints you don’t want to move together with JB weld you can purchase at Home Depot
Emi, don't panic! My water pump just sits on top too. it does not make tight connection. I took a strip of drawer liner & glued around top, and that works great! Ms. CharLee
Try and put the cap back on the water bottle and just drill a hole big enough for the tube to go through, then maybe the pump will fit.
Super Glue that specific elbow after tightenting down the pipe with pliers.
Or e 6000
Just put some cloth around the bottle as a shim for the pump
A tremendous smile you have!
Trial and error is what I do, too. I enjoyed the challenge of making my floor and bed out of other people's garbage. My first bed took up too much room but the second one is perfect and free. And the floor was constant problem solving but turned out better than anyone thought it would lol and cost a total of $85 including 2 piano hinges and 1 inch foam insulation. Creative problem solving is the way to go. You'll figure it out ✌️❤️⚔️🔥🐴
Hi Emi, why don't you use self adhesive Neoprene sheet for making the bottle neck the right thickness? Those things are super versatile and good to have in the van for repairing. Hugs from the UK!
... and the Emmy goes to... Emi!
nice job Emi, much cheaper than the $200+ dollars the companies want for this Lagun Table hardware, and that's excluding the table top. Merry Christmas to you and .
You don’t learn if you don’t try. Failures teach us. You just taught us all what not to do.
That was so clever a great idea 😀 your table looks better than a normal made one 😀
My Pump was loose also and what i did was made sure the cap on the (lid) stayed on the bottle and put a hole the size of the tube in the cap the pump fit over the cap and the hose made it stable enough to hold everything from moving . works great ."NOTE" you have to fill your water bottle up one time to get the cap at save-on foods when you have the bottle filled with water . That is the cap I used .
I think it says to leave the blue cap on the water bottle. But pull the centre out of the cap under the sticker.
You probably already have the table fixed but.. would a u-bolt around the vertical pipe to the cabinet work? You could probably even use wood. There is a way.
That's what I was thinking also.
❤️Gooooooood morning Emi!
No worries Emi, it's not a fail, just needs a lil tweaking, wondering if a drop down leg hinged to the bottom side of the table top would solve the table tipping problem?
I don't know, but I have faith in you, you got this!!!
Wishing you and kelly a very sweet and Merry Christmas and a beautiful coming year!!!
🍃🤗🍃
Wow, I don’t have a van yet but you are an inspiration Emi, a perceived failure is always a win cause you learn something from it , right? You just keep going , never stop. Kelly is adorable, I have a cat and a dog as well, have a warm and cozy Christmas🕊🎄
I think the table idea is great. If you drill a hole through the pipe and fitting and use a screw or bolt you will be able take it apart and modify it in the future if required.
Curve the corners to prevent you hitting your hips. Also maybe a wall mount bracket on underside to stabilize table.
I find that those clear water jugs develop mold if you refill.
Both ideas are amazing just need some fine tuning Emi. Can’t wait to see them functioning properly.
Emi, thanks for sharing and Video! Hope you have a GREAT Christmas and New Year too! Instead of welding, maybe a simple lock nut on threaded pipe will keep it vertical for you? All the BEST to you and Kelly! Cheers :)
There is another top u can put on the water bottle may Canadian tire might carry it
Pretty crafty Emi, hopefully everything works out for your water system, well you and Kelly stay warm Merry Christmas everyone 🙏🦋
Merry Christmas 🎄
@@selahrising Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄
Great idea, and this kind of video is "REAL LIFE" with the successes and fails. Excellent way to teach and to learn. A set-screw in the overlap of the support pipe and the mount might be an answer too. Good luck with the fix. God Bless
I did the same thing in the back of my truck except I mounted it from the floor. It has been an excellent addition to my very small home on the road. Also, I have some extra sized pieces of wood to accommodate different uses. These other shelves are used in other areas as needed. I just keep everything loose for ease of use. When the shelve is removed, I loop a long tie wrap and suspend it so that it doesn’t fly around when I’m driving and the tie wrap supports the weight and keeps everything floating as it were.
Emi, projects usually don't work out perfectly the first time. What if you use a pipe bracket to hold the pipe to the wall. Two screws - one on each side of the pipe that curves over the pipe. It would hold it in place on the wall. You could then still slide the table in and out and no welding will be required. Probably a dollar at Home Depot. You got this!
Having a rechargeable foam soap dispenser is Handy!
Velcro the pump on top of the water bottle. :)
Emi, thank you for sharing your projects.
I am converting a shuttle bus into my tiny home on wheels. I have made so many trips to HD and I am not done so I’m sure there will be many more. When I am done I won’t want to see another HD for a long time 😆
Love the projects, everything takes more work than you think.
You can buy a cap piece that fits on the bottle so the pump fits snugly. They have them on Amazon.
All you need to do is brace the upper part of the pipe going up to the wall like a U clip.
Yes the table just needs a little work and It'll be fine , and your water still works without a tight fit and that can also be fixed , thanks for sharing ! Stay Safe God Bless ! 🌻🐝🌻🐝
Looking forward to seeing your table when you've got it set up as you want. I love how you get ideas and tackle them! I hope the water pump is perfect for you too! Hi cutest, precious Kelly! 💖 Stay warm! 💖 Hope the new batts. are comin' soon!
How could anyone not love Emi ?
Leave the lid on the water jug and put a hole it for the tube. A bit of tape around the lip of the jug should make it fit tight
Problem solving improvement has been one of my favorite gifts bestowed upon me while living in my vehicle. Tutorials only go so far, trial and error is key. I'm digging that water jug! Where'd you find it??
She said Canadian Tire. Other Canadian nomads go there to get all kinds of stuff.
Maybe glue or thread lock, or set screw, or a tightening nut. There are ways to make it work, in any case.
Great table idea... no fail , just tweaking, like all projects lol.
Merry Christmas, Emmi and kitty.
Kudos on figuring out the system for your water.
It's very good I'm using this from 2years
I have no doubt you will get it to work perfectly. I know you’re not going to give up. 😃😃
I’ve seen others apply a piece of a pool noodle around the bottle neck before putting on the faucet over the neck.
You could use the red loctite permanent threadlocker on the pipe threads so it doesn't spin. It's like a glue you put on threads.
Put the top on the bottle and see if the pump fits. If so, put a hole in the top. This should fix the sizing problem
3/4 inch Locknuts electrical dept. 2 needed at wall pipe or locktite if threads don't match will rigid pipe level, also offset flange mount from center under table to swing away from wall.
Hi Emi, I've got myself a water pump just like that! I did use mine over the summer. It works pretty good. And helped me controlling my water usage. I put it over a 5 gallon jug.
I'm glad you got yourself one as well!
Not two fails Emi, just needs some tinkering. Such is life!🙃 Love and hugs from Winnipeg✌
I have used Teflon tape to tighten pipe joints and also make water tight for loose caps for containers, and they last quite long. I have also sealed up tiny holes/cracks on pipes with Teflon tape. Keep a few rolls of Teflon tape on hand. They really come in handy.
You can get a PVC pipe fitting for your jug and a PVC nipple reducer for your pump at home depot. Both pieces would be pretty cheap and it would keep dust and stuff out of your water
I love the table idea and using the wall to mount it on I think you should keep it that big of table you will end up using it as eating and office space ! Merry Christmas 🎅 to you and kitty love watching you
You could also take that wood and drill the correct size hole in it and put it over the bottle and your close to having a kitchen.😂😂🤪😉
Emi! You will figure everything out ! It takes me a bit but then I am good to go! No worries my dear !
Pick up a rubber ring for your water bottle. Make sure its wide to hold your pump steady. Home depot have all kinds of sizes take your pump into store with you to get good tight size.
It's ok we all make mistakes it is how we learn some times. You got the good idea. Love and peace to you and Kelly :) :)
just tighten the threads that you don't want to spin until they stop with a pipe wrench and maybe some loc-tight. Then re-install and the only joints that move will be the one that you left loose
use red lock tite on the threads to glue it in place
Very clever ideas!! Can't wait to see them completed.
Love it! That’s the way my projects go. Trying to save some money always costs time and problem solving. Keeps the mind working at top speed. You are awesome. Sending you light and love for your Holiday. Do those projects and show us. Real real!
I made a similar thing for a monitor mount. To prevent the tilt at the wall, I used 1 angle, 1 T, 2 connector threads, 1 6 inch length of pipe, & 2 of the 4 hole mounts like you used. Instead of coming out the side of the mount, I attached the swing arm to the top of the T joint. The tilting was removed with the extra mount keeping it from having any play.
Go into home depot and get a bottle cap, you can't see it on the package, but there's one on it, and it'll fir really snug
they sell straps for plumbers piping you can screw the strapping around the elbow and you will be fine!
I loved seeing your lightbulb moment! Prototype, you will get there.
You will get it done I have faith in you
A U bracket.Solves your problem.Joyeux Noël
Or drill a hole thru the base & use a set screw thru to pipe to keep it stable
Get a wide rubber black bungee cord small one . You might need to wrap around twice. Make sure there is enough room under water spout to overlap onto water bottle. Tight. ( it’s basically taping the two together with a bungee cord)but it will hold pump to water bottle. I hope I explained it well enough.
Tighten them up and use JB Weld. Won't move after that.
Round the corners of your new table!
SB,, you beat me, I had that idea too. If you get tired of the faucet being loose, a bit of small tubing or rubber inside the faucet connector, when you get the right size,, some glue to make stay.
Hiya EMI, I think maybe all you need is a pipe wrench & enough strength to tighten the connection between the last thread closest to the wall. It needs to be super tight- just the lower one though. I'm usually not bad at problem solving & thinking outside the box. I really enjoy the challenge. So glad to see you feeling better after migraine & back pain! I know it takes so much strength out of us to deal with these so happy you are good now. Hugs to you & Kelly Kat from this old lady! 💙💜🌹🐈🌲⛄
The easy solution for your water pump is to add a little piece of cloth around the bottle entrance to add volume and pressure to tigh.. hope you understand me hugs from Cancun Mexico