Best vid so far my friend. Dude rage quit then went back to it. I love this guy. " somehow i managed to destroy both my thumbs, dont know how im going to unlock my phone". Im following this guy forever on the tube
If you put a GFIC outlet under the sink and run it in series then both will be protected. Safety for you and your electrical equipment it is worth a $10 investment. Food for thought. Like your videos stay safe so you can make more! lol
Two suggestions - strap that water tank and, when deciding how to build your cabinet under the sink, take into consideration that at some point you may need to access and fix your piping, so don't make it nearly impossible for you to do that.
Enjoyed this video. YOU DID A GREAT JOB.COPPER IS DEFINITELY BEST FOR YOUR WIRING👍🏻love the stainless coffee ☕️ pot.❤curious about the shirt? We have 7😻😻😻😻😻😻😻All are rescued..all vetted and spayed and neutered now.
I've made homemade knives so I have a knack for cutting myself actually I have gotten really good at it 😂😂 , but just saying you remind of myself with the homemade band aids lol . Great video cant wait for the next one .
Awesome videos. Some suggestions: 1) install a valve so you can drain the water system and check out these you tube channels 2) For electrical/batter setup" DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse 3)For using stainless steel sheet for walls around wood burning stove and putting cooktop in a drawer(if u r interested): Foresty forest and 4)for waterproofing your rig -RV ROOF INSTALL. Keep up the good work
Stop going overboard with the advice, jeez. He is doing a great job and seems to have a decent amount of knowledge, AND he thoroughly researches everything.
I absolutelly love the way you do things. You do not look for best, most expensive solutions that are ready to use, but you actually create something yourself. This currently my top series to watch on yt :). Best wishes from Slovakia bro ;)
I love your videos man me and my girlfriend are always looking forward to when you most a new video keep up the great work can’t wait to see the finished product
Got a new puppy, in preparation covered all the cords with that split plastic conduit. Yeah a pain in the butt, Found out "there's a tool for that" but still got 'er done. And no cords have been destroyed by chewy monster🤞so yeah good protection😊 Enjoying your build and like travel vids too🙂
I don’t think your footage was bad at all. We could see pretty clearly everything you were doing! You’re doing great! As a single mom w not a ton of experience with this kinda thing, it really helps!
It was so comforting watching you even it is hard work and and you hurt your thumbs glad your thumbs are better. Can't wait for the next one, traveling and the built. Stay safe and warm out there. Great work!😃👍👍Keep those videos going!
My Dad lives in Cincinnati and they have a Menards up there and that’s his go-to place! He loves it. I live in Kentucky and all we have here in my town are a BUNCH of small hardware stores, and a LOWES 30 miles away 😂😂😂😂
I converted an 01 Ford E 450 ambulance to a camper/ tiny home. Livable but not done. I have the same water tank, but i had cabinets to work around. It works out nice, but if i get rid of it, ill get a Uhaul, and build it. Definitely need a taller ceiling . Lol. Love your videos. And youve got some good ideas, i might have to steal.
Here are a couple other YT channels that feature box truck builds: Live Simple, Live Free (with Bill and Elizabeth Keller), and Techno Barbarian. In fact the YT algorithm brought us to your channel. We sure have enjoyed your build and are really excited to see it come together. Our daughter lives out your way in Nebraska and another daughter further west in Idaho. We’d love to do a box truck build ourselves and appreciate others like you and these other channels putting their builds out there for us to learn (AND be entertained) from. Take care! Kim and Larry
If you are going to have a shower you really want hot water or you will rarely use the shower you put so much effort into building. In my van I have the smallest Rheem 2.5 g120v water heater that I converted to 300 watts DC. I replaced the thermostat with a generic RV one from Amazon. A 60 amp relay from Amazon to control it. The price was about 150$ at Home Depot delivered and I got the element on Ebay. I got the single 12v/300 watt element but there is a dual 300/600 that can be wired for either wattage. It is not the most convenient shape but it works well and keeps water hot for a really long time. Put it on a simple mechanical timer that activates the relay. 120v Mechanical timers work fine with DC to activate the relay but won't handle the full 30 amps. I set the thermostat at 125F and I can get a very nice hot shower. A cheap aquarium digital temp gauge glued to the tank is useful so you know the temp is high enough for a shower. You should also look into a shower valve with a built in thermostat on Amazon so the water stays at the set temp without constant adjustments. They are very nice and totally worth the $. If you can't afford one now don't worry the mounting holes are the same as the 15$ RV shower valve so you can upgrade it later. Everlanders has some good videos on modding the Rheem.
@@vanlifemeow 300 watts takes about 20-30 minutes to get up to 125 degrees. It is not enough for continuous replenishment at a reasonable temp so it needs to be at max temp before you start the shower. The aquarium temp gauge lets you know when the water is hot enough or wait until it stops pulling power (you have some kind of meter I assume) This is why I set the temp so high so that I use less hot water to get my desired temp. A 600 watt element would take half the time but the wire connectors on the heating element are pretty small and I did not want to put that much current into a small connector. You should use fat 8ga or10ga silicone wiring for the run between the element and the relay/ground. Resistive elements tend to get wires hot and cheap PVC jackets might melt or degrade quickly. One of the things I like about the Rheem and it's clones is that it is all standard water heater stuff just in a tiny package so it has regular threads and a drain unlike the point of use ones. I setup this up in my buddies van too and he has the high tech Victron Cerbo which can control the relay from the touchscreen or phone and the temp sensor is wired to display on the screen or phone too. With Starlink he can start the water heater going remotely like while returning from a hike or ride and the water is hot when he gets back.
Thanks for the video appreciate you taking the time to take us along your build home depot is a contractor store and you really should think about it is so much better material.and I really can't stand to shop at menards.i personally do not shop there but some customers of mine really like the 11%rebate so they always order from there.but I can see how everything is going to come out,I believe it will be no different with a professional built RV.i think sometimes you try to be to perfect for the internet but I can appreciate that you care about what things look like,I do that even for my customers and they sometimes say it doesn't have to be perfect.but as a perfectness I can not leave water lines hanging and having my wire turned sideways when it actually is made to lay flat lol but you are one of the only people I have seen leaving their knife's open lol .I did when I first started doing construction at 14 and then older guys yelled and yelled at me until I figured it out.😂😂😂.but I can really see the finished product of your rv and I would say if it doesn't work out for some reason you will be able to make all of your money back and then some.i mean can life is really kicked in,in the last few years
With all your new kitchen appliances your thinking about getting, if you can wait, there should be a lot of deals on that kinda stuff on Black Friday which is just a couple weeks away.! Just thought I’d mention that! Great video as usual! Much ❤ from Lake Cumberland Kentucky!!
For a water heater in my cargo trailer I use an immersion heater. Put it in a 5 gallon bucket of water. Heats up water for a hot shower in 12 minutes. I funnel the water in a 5 gallon camp shower bag. Then use the electric pump and shower head that comes with the camp shower. That could be easily set up in your shower stahl and would be portable to also take outdoor showers. I also have a great quality shower/toilet tent to use outdoors. Let me know if you would like the name brand camp shower or shower tent. My shower tent is a good quality pop up that stores away very nicely. The solar shower would make a great back up to use outdoors also.
Wow, very neat, organized and easy access .. And the electrical system are very safe. I love your because we're learning from everything.. I love it, I love to see more from you.. We'll see you on your next episode.. ❤
Great job with the loop in your breather tube for the water tank, that is exactly the way i would have done it. I give it 2 (sliced) thumbs up! BTW love the Rocket surgery and left handed polak jokes. Made me LOL . I have a nearly complete 16 foot GMC Box Truck conversion as well. Wish i could attach some pics in the comments for you.
I bought a set of 25 foot 1/0 welding cable jumper cables off Facebook Marketplace for $50 for my battery series cables and battery to inverter cable . Cut my Wire cost in half i bet
@vanlifemeow like you were saying I ditched the idea of having a black water tank and swapped out the flush toilet for a compost toilet instead. I have a propane hot water set up behind drivers door that I am going to move inside and vent it out the wall .
I have that same fan in my 5x8 cargo trailer. I found mine in a dumpster at work some rich lady threw it away. It only needed a knob to slide on and operate the speed settings. I absolutely love it,it’s why I keep it in my cargo trailer. It runs off of my Bluetti power station
I had to build what I could fit in my truck bed topper, but this really makes me wish I had a bigger rig to build out. Looks like it's coming along really well, sir.
You can fix the countertop issue by adding a piece of wood on the back. I wouldn't do it on the front because it might just break off you just have to make sure that the stove and sink will allow you to pull it forward enough. The piece behind the stove I would make it separate. also the placement of the outlet so low behind the cooktop we live less room for the toaster because of the plugs sticking out of the wall. I would move them up if I were you. I get that you don't want to see it but with limited space in the van, it might be your best option. Also to thumbs up for the razor blade 😆
Love your videos Nomad Brad is getting ready to build his second box van he really explains 24 volt is the way to go for a van he goes live like Wednesday nights I've learned a lot from him you can ask him questions plus he was an HVAC 10 years his last video shows his layout which is amazing😊
Everyone seems to have an opinion on volts. I know nothing about it but ive seen vids saying 40 is the way to go. 12 is the way to go for simplicity... it's so damned confusing. But you know what they say about opinions and butt holes.
Look forward to your video every Saturday our campers called Hazel it’s a ford transit mk5 it was factory built Duetto but a younger me would have done the same as you great vids looking forward to to your next
Wait for the Black Friday sales! You should be able to get a decent toaster oven at a good price. But I would suggest an air fryer, one of the bigger ones with the doors, they are more versatile.
Its really coming along nicely, I like you admit when you get something wrong or get a better solution from a subscriber, Iam really enjoying this but and although it will be great for you when it is done, I will definitely miss it, but I hope you will film your adventures with it to come, good luck and keep up the good work. ⭐️ Best wishes from Scotland.
Thanks! I'll continue to make videos about the van for years to come. I will show everything that works and doesn't work and give occasional reviews of the build
I watch Chrome on VanCity. He made a point about why he uses water jugs over a water tank. It's easier to find a spigot to fill a jug than it is for a tank. Keep a couple of water jugs stashed somewhere.
gotta luv the "mandaid" brother... being on thinners i prefer the tape rather than the usual, otherwise i bleed like a stuck pig... as for the extension cord, thats all i used in my cargo build; a lot easier to work with
I would do the bucket under the sink, in am enclosed cabinet, on strong sliders that slide out on top of the shower pan 😬 I've never seen anyone doing that, but it seems to be a good option to having it hidden, accessible whenever needed, but not always in the shower pan.
Here's a suggestion and take it for what it is worth: split the video into 2 parts. Do a new Outro for the first part and upload the second part on say Wednesday. This way you have 2 videos earning you more watches and likes maybe. More income instead of 1 video. I want to see you succeed. You're doing a great job and you have charisma. Keep up the great work.
“Cheap crappy Harbor Freight soldering gun” ha I once left my cheap crappy Harbor Freight soldering iron mistakenly plugged in and hot for over a week sitting on a concrete block outside. Still works great. Super surprised it didn’t melt and die.
You do an awesome job filming Broski. You are definitely one of my favorite channels. Have you thought about putting some kind of drain pan under everything including your pump incase you ever have a leak or need to drain your system ? Maybe running a drain through your floor to your grey water tank or even just to the outside of your truck ?
Just run an PVC pipe from the grey tank to the outdoors with a small computer fan, it will just push it out, but that is if it is not a portable tank. If it is you can also just put in a switch inside to empty onto the ground IF, you only use biodegradable soaps.
Maybe a small piece of Velcro to hold the coffee maker to the backsplash. That might not hold the pot in though, possibly just a fabric strap to hook across when moving. Good idea for a stainless pot. I've even broken a couple at home.
Keep up the good content! Im a plumber by trade, you would be better served using a 3/8 brass compression tee fitting connecting the k/faucet hoses together, less joints, less chance of leaks and easier in my opinion, also if you want no stink from your sink, create a mini trap by bending drain hose in a shape of a trap, you can create a trap by straping pipe in a U shape on the side or back of cabinet.
Hey, just want to comment abt your wood stove placement. Yeah, I am late to the draw. I slept next to a wood stove and HOT! Also the way you want the pipe to run isn’t the greatest but no doubt in time you will figure stuff out cause thats how you seem to roll. Loving the build! From Canada.
Another great video. You mentioned you were going to run your AC with two additional outlets, Daisy chained after. I’m a retired electrician. Be sure. The first outlet in the Daisy chain is GFCI. That way it protects all the Daisy chain outlets afterwards from any type of short fires are a dangerous thing moving vehicles and always remember to carry a fire extinguisher that’s easily accessible. Best of luck to you and again great videos.
After making this comment, I stopped to think about some thing. Definitely use the gfci outlet first and then Daisy chain afterwards unless you are putting in a refrigerator running off of alternating current. If you’re running your refrigerator off of alternating current, you will need a dedicated outlet for it. Refrigerators are known to trip GFCI’s, which means your food’s gonna spoil because your refrigerator is going to shut off. Hope the information helps you or someone else in the comments. Have a good one.
you cant gfci in an rv because there is no equipment ground. pretty sure. the outlets would not reset, unless i tied the neutral to the common. that might be what happens in the inverter anyway
@@vanlifemeow whenever you wire your inverter, you will have to do a chassis ground to your metal frame that ground will have to be the thickest gauge of wire that you use in your system.
To put a chassis ground on a box truck, locate a large, bare metal section on the frame of the truck box, ideally near the rear of the box where the body meets the chassis, and securely attach your ground wire to that spot using a ring terminal and a bolt; ensure the area is cleaned of any paint or rust to establish a good electrical connection. Hope this helps I really liked how ya added that garage space to your truck ya got some cool ideas 💡
Your green wire is always your ground and even though your van isn't grounded, you'll be plugging into service at an RV park that is grounded. Thereby grounding everything connected in the truck. Right?
Another great video, it’s really coming along. I noticed you have the drain hose coming down the corner of the cabinet. Do you have enough hose to create a “U” in the hose, right below the sink (before the hose travels) down the wall of the cabinet? This would create a “trap” in the hose for the “Stink” you were commenting about from your gray water tank. Just a thought, I’m not a plumber, I’m a musician 😂. Keep up the great work!
Hey Rick this is Rick, instead of redoing your countertop, why don't you make an integrated back splash that could double as a spice rack. It would then push the counter top out the depth that you need for the front. A little more work but gives you the back splash and a functional storage space.
Cool video You should use the sink hose to make a trap or your van will smell horrible. Easy to do with 3 hose fasteners The hose clamps are called jubilee clips here in the uk Steve
"Carafe," pronounced like "ka-raff." This was a GREAT video! I enjoyed every minute. I'm learning so much, both by your mistakes as well as by your knowledge. Has anyone ever told you how funny you are? You are very deadpan, and i find that very humorous. I never realized how much plumbing lends itself to a need to respond "that's what (s)he said." I should have kept track of every time i wanted to say i, lol. No worries about filming your back while installing the plumbing for two reasons: 1) we could still see what your hands were doing (and we know it's a tight space) - that's what he said 😂 - and 2) your long hair is shiny and beautiful. As a friend of mine told me about something about myself, "it's a sight to behold." The same can be said about your hair. I'm not flirting. It just is what it is, and for people who like long hair, seeing it isn't an issue. So many guys shave their heads (ugh)...they'll be bald soon enough naturally, so flaunt it while you've got it! All i can think of is "I want to brush that for hours!" Still not flirting! I've had long hair my entire life and LOVED it. I finally cut it last year because i moved from VT to FL and it no longer looked good in this weather. It was sad, but i considered it for a year before i took the plunge (that's what he said...i can't help it!!!), and i'm happy with it. Now, it's wild and windblown instead of long, wet, and scraggly. Enough about hair. Back to plumbing...about possible smells backing up through the sink hose going to your grey water tank, what if you put a "u" bend or a loop (like you did with the water tank exhaust tube) to act like a p trap in your hose? I'm thingking that might be enough to separate the smell. I use a similar accordion hose to drain my sink and have a "u" with no smells. Have a great week and close that razor! 😊Lauren
@@vanlifemeowmine grows like a weed. Mine is dark brown as well. I thought it was protein. Wrong. It depends on the persons genetics, diet and hair management. I know i use vegan shampoos/conditioners. So im not putting harmful chemicals on it. I dont eat chicken, beef or pork. I do eat fish. So i guess that would make me a pescatarian. But i get my protein from high protein processed vegan food. My hair was up to about my shoulders and now its back down to mid back. I used to be able to sit on it when i was younger. My ex fiance had native blood in him. He had long brown hair too. I used to brush it. And when he least expected i frenched braided it. Lol when he found out. He made me take it out. Of coarse his momma was mad. She liked it. Lol.
@@levt7651 I was trying to push his hands out of the way so he didnt know what i did. His mom was like i like that pete you should keep it that way. Hes like oh no. Arms flailing around trying to get ahold of his hair. To see what i did.
Keep in mind that pump is going to produce heat so you might not want to put so close to the wall you might want to pull it from the wall just a little bit
A 30 amp plug is essentially 2 15 amp plugs in one, but it's great to have a regular 110 input for areas with limited connections. Go for what you need, expand on future needs later.
Best vid so far my friend. Dude rage quit then went back to it. I love this guy. " somehow i managed to destroy both my thumbs, dont know how im going to unlock my phone". Im following this guy forever on the tube
If you put a GFIC outlet under the sink and run it in series then both will be protected. Safety for you and your electrical equipment it is worth a $10 investment. Food for thought. Like your videos stay safe so you can make more! lol
Okay, people, if you watch this give the man a like!! ,he really needs it 😊😊😊
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Don't overthink 😊 worry about your back. We love your hair, give the cats 🐈 😻 small hugg 😊😊😊
Use velcro to secure your coffee pot.
I recommend getting this for hot shower. You can use the small camping propane tanks. BougeRV Portable Propane Outdoor Camping Water Heater
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I really appreciate your recording the build so I’m able to watch… ❤❤❤❤
You are doing a great job with everything. Ĺook forward to all your videos. God bless you and your fur babies.
If you squint it’s mint ,now I know you’re hosed!😂
Two suggestions - strap that water tank and, when deciding how to build your cabinet under the sink, take into consideration that at some point you may need to access and fix your piping, so don't make it nearly impossible for you to do that.
Enjoyed this video. YOU DID A GREAT JOB.COPPER IS DEFINITELY BEST FOR YOUR WIRING👍🏻love the stainless coffee ☕️ pot.❤curious about the shirt? We have 7😻😻😻😻😻😻😻All are rescued..all vetted and spayed and neutered now.
I've made homemade knives so I have a knack for cutting myself actually I have gotten really good at it 😂😂 , but just saying you remind of myself with the homemade band aids lol . Great video cant wait for the next one .
Great video, friend! And I love the t-shirt 😂
Awesome videos. Some suggestions: 1) install a valve so you can drain the water system and check out these you tube channels 2) For electrical/batter setup" DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse 3)For using stainless steel sheet for walls around wood burning stove and putting cooktop in a drawer(if u r interested): Foresty forest and 4)for waterproofing your rig -RV ROOF INSTALL. Keep up the good work
Stop going overboard with the advice, jeez. He is doing a great job and seems to have a decent amount of knowledge, AND he thoroughly researches everything.
I absolutelly love the way you do things. You do not look for best, most expensive solutions that are ready to use, but you actually create something yourself. This currently my top series to watch on yt :). Best wishes from Slovakia bro ;)
I love your videos man me and my girlfriend are always looking forward to when you most a new video keep up the great work can’t wait to see the finished product
Thanks!
Got a new puppy, in preparation covered all the cords with that split plastic conduit. Yeah a pain in the butt, Found out "there's a tool for that" but still got 'er done. And no cords have been destroyed by chewy monster🤞so yeah good protection😊 Enjoying your build and like travel vids too🙂
I don’t think your footage was bad at all. We could see pretty clearly everything you were doing! You’re doing great! As a single mom w not a ton of experience with this kinda thing, it really helps!
You have an awesome attitude. As a 56 man I am living my dream thru everything you accomplish. Keep plugging away ……..I love watching your journey
The wiring using the extension cord is an excellent economical option,I’m taking notes dude!
It was so comforting watching you even it is hard work and and you hurt your thumbs glad your thumbs are better. Can't wait for the next one, traveling and the built. Stay safe and warm out there. Great work!😃👍👍Keep those videos going!
My Dad lives in Cincinnati and they have a Menards up there and that’s his go-to place! He loves it. I live in Kentucky and all we have here in my town are a BUNCH of small hardware stores, and a LOWES 30 miles away 😂😂😂😂
lowes is my second choice. still more expensive
I converted an 01 Ford E 450 ambulance to a camper/ tiny home. Livable but not done. I have the same water tank, but i had cabinets to work around. It works out nice, but if i get rid of it, ill get a Uhaul, and build it. Definitely need a taller ceiling . Lol. Love your videos. And youve got some good ideas, i might have to steal.
This is so Awesome, seeing the transformations every week is the best!
Water.filter..anazon is the best..realible and priceless..in my rv I used..there very good...fried keep on trucking you doing well...
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Coming right along young man. Nice work.
In jolly old England we call hose clamps "Jubilee" clips.Your'e welcome.Ken ANsell
Here are a couple other YT channels that feature box truck builds: Live Simple, Live Free (with Bill and Elizabeth Keller), and Techno Barbarian. In fact the YT algorithm brought us to your channel. We sure have enjoyed your build and are really excited to see it come together. Our daughter lives out your way in Nebraska and another daughter further west in Idaho. We’d love to do a box truck build ourselves and appreciate others like you and these other channels putting their builds out there for us to learn (AND be entertained) from. Take care!
Kim and Larry
Techno barbarian sometimes has some decent vids and ideas but the personality of a used D B. Very abrasive and pompous.
If you are going to have a shower you really want hot water or you will rarely use the shower you put so much effort into building.
In my van I have the smallest Rheem 2.5 g120v water heater that I converted to 300 watts DC. I replaced the thermostat with a generic RV one from Amazon. A 60 amp relay from Amazon to control it. The price was about 150$ at Home Depot delivered and I got the element on Ebay. I got the single 12v/300 watt element but there is a dual 300/600 that can be wired for either wattage. It is not the most convenient shape but it works well and keeps water hot for a really long time. Put it on a simple mechanical timer that activates the relay. 120v Mechanical timers work fine with DC to activate the relay but won't handle the full 30 amps. I set the thermostat at 125F and I can get a very nice hot shower. A cheap aquarium digital temp gauge glued to the tank is useful so you know the temp is high enough for a shower.
You should also look into a shower valve with a built in thermostat on Amazon so the water stays at the set temp without constant adjustments. They are very nice and totally worth the $. If you can't afford one now don't worry the mounting holes are the same as the 15$ RV shower valve so you can upgrade it later.
Everlanders has some good videos on modding the Rheem.
that's really clever. and 300 watts is enough? i might consider this.
@@vanlifemeow 300 watts takes about 20-30 minutes to get up to 125 degrees. It is not enough for continuous replenishment at a reasonable temp so it needs to be at max temp before you start the shower. The aquarium temp gauge lets you know when the water is hot enough or wait until it stops pulling power (you have some kind of meter I assume) This is why I set the temp so high so that I use less hot water to get my desired temp. A 600 watt element would take half the time but the wire connectors on the heating element are pretty small and I did not want to put that much current into a small connector. You should use fat 8ga or10ga silicone wiring for the run between the element and the relay/ground. Resistive elements tend to get wires hot and cheap PVC jackets might melt or degrade quickly.
One of the things I like about the Rheem and it's clones is that it is all standard water heater stuff just in a tiny package so it has regular threads and a drain unlike the point of use ones. I setup this up in my buddies van too and he has the high tech Victron Cerbo which can control the relay from the touchscreen or phone and the temp sensor is wired to display on the screen or phone too. With Starlink he can start the water heater going remotely like while returning from a hike or ride and the water is hot when he gets back.
thats awesome. yeah im using silicone/copper wire for everything
Thanks for the video appreciate you taking the time to take us along your build home depot is a contractor store and you really should think about it is so much better material.and I really can't stand to shop at menards.i personally do not shop there but some customers of mine really like the 11%rebate so they always order from there.but I can see how everything is going to come out,I believe it will be no different with a professional built RV.i think sometimes you try to be to perfect for the internet but I can appreciate that you care about what things look like,I do that even for my customers and they sometimes say it doesn't have to be perfect.but as a perfectness I can not leave water lines hanging and having my wire turned sideways when it actually is made to lay flat lol but you are one of the only people I have seen leaving their knife's open lol .I did when I first started doing construction at 14 and then older guys yelled and yelled at me until I figured it out.😂😂😂.but I can really see the finished product of your rv and I would say if it doesn't work out for some reason you will be able to make all of your money back and then some.i mean can life is really kicked in,in the last few years
With all your new kitchen appliances your thinking about getting, if you can wait, there should be a lot of deals on that kinda stuff on Black Friday which is just a couple weeks away.! Just thought I’d mention that! Great video as usual! Much ❤ from Lake Cumberland Kentucky!!
For a water heater in my cargo trailer I use an immersion heater. Put it in a 5 gallon bucket of water. Heats up water for a hot shower in 12 minutes. I funnel the water in a 5 gallon camp shower bag. Then use the electric pump and shower head that comes with the camp shower. That could be easily set up in your shower stahl and would be portable to also take outdoor showers. I also have a great quality shower/toilet tent to use outdoors. Let me know if you would like the name brand camp shower or shower tent. My shower tent is a good quality pop up that stores away very nicely. The solar shower would make a great back up to use outdoors also.
Wow, very neat, organized and easy access .. And the electrical system are very safe. I love your because we're learning from everything.. I love it, I love to see more from you.. We'll see you on your next episode.. ❤
Another amazing build video
I watch them all start to finish please keep them going
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Look forward to every video. Great work and attention to detail.
Great job with the loop in your breather tube for the water tank, that is exactly the way i would have done it. I give it 2 (sliced) thumbs up! BTW love the Rocket surgery and left handed polak jokes. Made me LOL . I have a nearly complete 16 foot GMC Box Truck conversion as well. Wish i could attach some pics in the comments for you.
I bought a set of 25 foot 1/0 welding cable jumper cables off Facebook Marketplace for $50 for my battery series cables and battery to inverter cable
. Cut my Wire cost in half i bet
nice! id love to see your build. if you want, you can email me vanlifemeow@gmail.com thanks for watching!
@vanlifemeow just emailed a few. A few changes since those photos but you can get an idea of how I did my build
@vanlifemeow like you were saying I ditched the idea of having a black water tank and swapped out the flush toilet for a compost toilet instead. I have a propane hot water set up behind drivers door that I am going to move inside and vent it out the wall .
I have that same fan in my 5x8 cargo trailer. I found mine in a dumpster at work some rich lady threw it away. It only needed a knob to slide on and operate the speed settings. I absolutely love it,it’s why I keep it in my cargo trailer. It runs off of my Bluetti power station
Another excellent tutorial, thanks again.
Best vid ever.. " destroyed both my thumbs
I had to build what I could fit in my truck bed topper, but this really makes me wish I had a bigger rig to build out. Looks like it's coming along really well, sir.
thumbs up from South Africa
I have a cuisinart. They are really good coffee pots.
Great video love the shirt👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
Great video! Keep them coming!
I use all kinds of big power tools, but the knifes... they are always what get me too.
Green is your ground and white is your natural and black is your power lead !!!!!!!
i know that
Love these vids! Clicked on this so fast lol!
Very neat work. Good job.
You can fix the countertop issue by adding a piece of wood on the back. I wouldn't do it on the front because it might just break off you just have to make sure that the stove and sink will allow you to pull it forward enough. The piece behind the stove I would make it separate. also the placement of the outlet so low behind the cooktop we live less room for the toaster because of the plugs sticking out of the wall. I would move them up if I were you. I get that you don't want to see it but with limited space in the van, it might be your best option. Also to thumbs up for the razor blade 😆
good idea on the outlet height. ill have to think about that
Great thought process and good job
Looking good 👍
Your awesome bud love you work !!!❤❤
Hello😂😂😂just don't know how you do it But you're doing it 😅😅😅 just wanna see how it turn out. Good work
I thought the video was very good quality. I could see pretty much everything you were doing, so good job.
I call it plunge cutting. Gotta really grip it good.
Love your videos Nomad Brad is getting ready to build his second box van he really explains 24 volt is the way to go for a van he goes live like Wednesday nights I've learned a lot from him you can ask him questions plus he was an HVAC 10 years his last video shows his layout which is amazing😊
Everyone seems to have an opinion on volts. I know nothing about it but ive seen vids saying 40 is the way to go. 12 is the way to go for simplicity... it's so damned confusing. But you know what they say about opinions and butt holes.
FYI, I've seen other youtubers make shower pans to decrease the cost. :)
Look forward to your video every Saturday our campers called Hazel it’s a ford transit mk5 it was factory built Duetto but a younger me would have done the same as you great vids looking forward to to your next
put a rubber gasket behind the cover plate for the plug outlets, this help with air flow as well
Wait for the Black Friday sales! You should be able to get a decent toaster oven at a good price. But I would suggest an air fryer, one of the bigger ones with the doors, they are more versatile.
Its really coming along nicely, I like you admit when you get something wrong or get a better solution from a subscriber, Iam really enjoying this but and although it will be great for you when it is done, I will definitely miss it, but I hope you will film your adventures with it to come, good luck and keep up the good work. ⭐️ Best wishes from Scotland.
Thanks! I'll continue to make videos about the van for years to come. I will show everything that works and doesn't work and give occasional reviews of the build
That’s good to hear 👍
I watch Chrome on VanCity. He made a point about why he uses water jugs over a water tank. It's easier to find a spigot to fill a jug than it is for a tank. Keep a couple of water jugs stashed somewhere.
gotta luv the "mandaid" brother... being on thinners i prefer the tape rather than the usual, otherwise i bleed like a stuck pig... as for the extension cord, thats all i used in my cargo build; a lot easier to work with
That’s a good brand coffee maker
So good to see you using Odiker clamps on that beverage tubing most people would use those screw clamps and potentially over tighten!
It's a great idea until you need to do repairs or make changes.
I would do the bucket under the sink, in am enclosed cabinet, on strong sliders that slide out on top of the shower pan 😬 I've never seen anyone doing that, but it seems to be a good option to having it hidden, accessible whenever needed, but not always in the shower pan.
Great episode Dave! Velcro should suffice for coffee maker
Velcro is good, but Dual-Lock is even better!
Here's a suggestion and take it for what it is worth: split the video into 2 parts. Do a new Outro for the first part and upload the second part on say Wednesday. This way you have 2 videos earning you more watches and likes maybe. More income instead of 1 video. I want to see you succeed. You're doing a great job and you have charisma. Keep up the great work.
good idea. it is a pain editing these long videos. i spent 16 hours on this one
“Cheap crappy Harbor Freight soldering gun” ha
I once left my cheap crappy Harbor Freight soldering iron mistakenly plugged in and hot for over a week sitting on a concrete block outside. Still works great. Super surprised it didn’t melt and die.
You do an awesome job filming Broski. You are definitely one of my favorite channels. Have you thought about putting some kind of drain pan under everything including your pump incase you ever have a leak or need to drain your system ? Maybe running a drain through your floor to your grey water tank or even just to the outside of your truck ?
that's a good idea. definitely don't want to flood the van! another reason i went with a sheet vinyl floor too
You could bend the hoose into a SIPHON shape to prevent stink.
Just run an PVC pipe from the grey tank to the outdoors with a small computer fan, it will just push it out, but that is if it is not a portable tank. If it is you can also just put in a switch inside to empty onto the ground IF, you only use biodegradable soaps.
Maybe a small piece of Velcro to hold the coffee maker to the backsplash. That might not hold the pot in though, possibly just a fabric strap to hook across when moving. Good idea for a stainless pot. I've even broken a couple at home.
Dude ,been living off grid in alaska for years! Just get a metal tub that will fit on top of your wood stove. Boom hot water! .
hell yeah! i saw cubic mini makes one
another good thought is inline fuse connections on all wire connection
all the dc will be fused and all the ac will have breakers
Keep up the good content! Im a plumber by trade, you would be better served using a 3/8 brass compression tee fitting connecting the
k/faucet hoses together, less joints, less chance of leaks and easier in my opinion, also if you want no stink from your sink, create a mini trap by bending drain hose in a shape of a trap, you can create a trap by straping pipe in a U shape on the side or back of cabinet.
Hey, just want to comment abt your wood stove placement. Yeah, I am late to the draw. I slept next to a wood stove and HOT! Also the way you want the pipe to run isn’t the greatest but no doubt in time you will figure stuff out cause thats how you seem to roll. Loving the build! From Canada.
Best to mount the pump on the wall. Wish I could send you a pic of how ours is set up. It's all wall mounted.
by mounting the pump at the lowest point in the system, it cannot cavitate unless i run my tank dry
We have never had an issue with bubbles forming in the line. We also used a .75 liter accumulator tank to keep the pressure even, and stop surging.
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
look into this for your hot water needs "Immersion Water Heater, Heats 5 Gallons of Water" they come in all different wattages and very compact!
i'll check it out thanks!
Another great video. You mentioned you were going to run your AC with two additional outlets, Daisy chained after. I’m a retired electrician. Be sure. The first outlet in the Daisy chain is GFCI. That way it protects all the Daisy chain outlets afterwards from any type of short fires are a dangerous thing moving vehicles and always remember to carry a fire extinguisher that’s easily accessible. Best of luck to you and again great videos.
After making this comment, I stopped to think about some thing. Definitely use the gfci outlet first and then Daisy chain afterwards unless you are putting in a refrigerator running off of alternating current. If you’re running your refrigerator off of alternating current, you will need a dedicated outlet for it. Refrigerators are known to trip GFCI’s, which means your food’s gonna spoil because your refrigerator is going to shut off. Hope the information helps you or someone else in the comments. Have a good one.
you cant gfci in an rv because there is no equipment ground. pretty sure. the outlets would not reset, unless i tied the neutral to the common. that might be what happens in the inverter anyway
@@vanlifemeow whenever you wire your inverter, you will have to do a chassis ground to your metal frame that ground will have to be the thickest gauge of wire that you use in your system.
@@vanlifemeow also your negative bus bar will have to have a chassis ground as well. Period
To put a chassis ground on a box truck, locate a large, bare metal section on the frame of the truck box, ideally near the rear of the box where the body meets the chassis, and securely attach your ground wire to that spot using a ring terminal and a bolt; ensure the area is cleaned of any paint or rust to establish a good electrical connection. Hope this helps I really liked how ya added that garage space to your truck ya got some cool ideas 💡
A little rubber between the metal conduit straps and plastic pipe will prevent abrasion of the plastic.
I am back, you could use Velcro to hold that coffee maker down. They have some really super strong Velcro then you can remove it if you need to also
Love in the videos. Just a thought on the stove pipe double wall galvanized with high temp galvanized primer and paint.
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Your green wire is always your ground and even though your van isn't grounded, you'll be plugging into service at an RV park that is grounded. Thereby grounding everything connected in the truck. Right?
yeah i thought about that
Another great video, it’s really coming along. I noticed you have the drain hose coming down the corner of the cabinet. Do you have enough hose to create a “U” in the hose, right below the sink (before the hose travels) down the wall of the cabinet? This would create a “trap” in the hose for the “Stink” you were commenting about from your gray water tank. Just a thought, I’m not a plumber, I’m a musician 😂. Keep up the great work!
Hey Rick this is Rick, instead of redoing your countertop, why don't you make an integrated back splash that could double as a spice rack. It would then push the counter top out the depth that you need for the front. A little more work but gives you the back splash and a functional storage space.
good idea
The coffee pot. Just replace the G in Giraffe with a C and you get Carafe.
Cool video
You should use the sink hose to make a trap or your van will smell horrible. Easy to do with 3 hose fasteners
The hose clamps are called jubilee clips here in the uk
Steve
what about a tankless water heater or using the stove as to heat the water?
"Carafe," pronounced like "ka-raff." This was a GREAT video! I enjoyed every minute. I'm learning so much, both by your mistakes as well as by your knowledge. Has anyone ever told you how funny you are? You are very deadpan, and i find that very humorous. I never realized how much plumbing lends itself to a need to respond "that's what (s)he said." I should have kept track of every time i wanted to say i, lol. No worries about filming your back while installing the plumbing for two reasons: 1) we could still see what your hands were doing (and we know it's a tight space) - that's what he said 😂 - and 2) your long hair is shiny and beautiful. As a friend of mine told me about something about myself, "it's a sight to behold." The same can be said about your hair. I'm not flirting. It just is what it is, and for people who like long hair, seeing it isn't an issue. So many guys shave their heads (ugh)...they'll be bald soon enough naturally, so flaunt it while you've got it! All i can think of is "I want to brush that for hours!" Still not flirting! I've had long hair my entire life and LOVED it. I finally cut it last year because i moved from VT to FL and it no longer looked good in this weather. It was sad, but i considered it for a year before i took the plunge (that's what he said...i can't help it!!!), and i'm happy with it. Now, it's wild and windblown instead of long, wet, and scraggly. Enough about hair. Back to plumbing...about possible smells backing up through the sink hose going to your grey water tank, what if you put a "u" bend or a loop (like you did with the water tank exhaust tube) to act like a p trap in your hose? I'm thingking that might be enough to separate the smell. I use a similar accordion hose to drain my sink and have a "u" with no smells. Have a great week and close that razor! 😊Lauren
Thanks Lauren! Last time I cut my hair was about 9 years ago. It doesn't get any longer than this lol
@vanlifemeow it doesn't need to 🙂
@@vanlifemeowmine grows like a weed. Mine is dark brown as well. I thought it was protein. Wrong. It depends on the persons genetics, diet and hair management. I know i use vegan shampoos/conditioners. So im not putting harmful chemicals on it. I dont eat chicken, beef or pork. I do eat fish. So i guess that would make me a pescatarian. But i get my protein from high protein processed vegan food. My hair was up to about my shoulders and now its back down to mid back. I used to be able to sit on it when i was younger. My ex fiance had native blood in him. He had long brown hair too. I used to brush it. And when he least expected i frenched braided it. Lol when he found out. He made me take it out. Of coarse his momma was mad. She liked it. Lol.
@@Flower3394 haha...i like the sneaky French braiding, lol!
@@levt7651 I was trying to push his hands out of the way so he didnt know what i did. His mom was like i like that pete you should keep it that way. Hes like oh no. Arms flailing around trying to get ahold of his hair. To see what i did.
Since you need to route the sink drain to the corner loop the tubing to form a trap as you route it.
Keep in mind that pump is going to produce heat so you might not want to put so close to the wall you might want to pull it from the wall just a little bit
A 30 amp plug is essentially 2 15 amp plugs in one, but it's great to have a regular 110 input for areas with limited connections. Go for what you need, expand on future needs later.
The pump needs a rubber insulated barrier of some sorts on mounting to limit the buzzing when in use.
A p trap will work, basically a loop of pipe that has an s in shape to burp more liquid past itself. Vinegar and baking soda helps with sink stink.
it does
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If you bend the waste water hose into an S shape it will create its own trap to stop the smell coming back up through your sink.
also a coffee pot and toaster oven could be put in a cabinet when not in use
If you put a loop in you drain hose it works like pea trap and keeps stink out.