49. Campervan toilet: revised version

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3 жыл бұрын

At long last, I made an upgrade to the site of the portable Dometic toilet in the campervan, giving it a dedicated space which is easily accessible both for use and for taking the toilet out for emptying. This finally frees up the space next to it for permanent storage too.
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@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't cut a hole out of the front section to pull out the handle for the trap, you're going to be removing that front section to do so David. Also, when going round right hand bends don't be surprised if the toilet comes sliding out 😲 My door has a little lock and it still tries to burst it open on the odd occasion. It may be best to add a couple of slide bolts at the rear half way down just in case. Anyway just a suggestion. You have done a good job all the same 👍

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Dang it, I entirely forgot about the pull handle!! I imagine one might well remove the panel to use to loo anyway, so that solves that. As for corners, I’d imagined it would stay in place as the friction is fairly decent to the floor, notwithstanding me pulling it about in the video but I’ll certainly bow to your experience on that and add something appropriate - thanks!

@om617yota8 3 жыл бұрын

With anchoring things down in the car or truck, I'm far less concerned about how everything will stay put during normal circumstances, and more concerned with making sure everything stays put during an accident or emergency maneuvers. Last thing you want after some git cuts you off is to have a shovel, fire extinguisher, or half full portable loo flying around the cab too.

@chriswatson9818 3 жыл бұрын

I've found some flat rubber stick on strips provide a good amount of friction to keep stuff from easily sliding around if whatever you don't want to move has a little bit of weight

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 3 жыл бұрын

@@Vandemonium I had a leaky one that didn't clip together properly sometimes. I can imagine if that one had a break free moment ☠ I replaced it very quickly to say the least. 👍🙂👍

@davidpiper3652 3 жыл бұрын

@@Vandemonium That rubbery friction mat stuff on the floor might help.

@penguinproductions7014 9 ай бұрын

I don’t have a camper van, nor do I have a mobile toilet… yet here I am 😂 great channel and a joy to watch 👍

@Vandemonium 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 🤣🤣🤣

@ccooper8785 3 жыл бұрын

You know when I got up today, at the crack of noon, I never thought that I would shortly be watching a man, in a van, sitting on the pan.

@MrBooojangles 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@RogerEverett 3 жыл бұрын

They say British shows are replete with toilet humor. This did not disappoint.

@kiltedbill7594 3 жыл бұрын

ALRIGHT! TWO DAYS OF DAVID THIS WEEK. AND I SEE YOUR NEW CRATCH HAS TURNED INTO YOUR NEW WORKSHOP.

@kwacker45 3 жыл бұрын

Flushed with success

@petersargent4078 3 жыл бұрын

A whole chain of events there. A convenient update and all delivered in a dead pan voice. Well done.

@curtbonnell4308 3 жыл бұрын

David, you could host your own DIY show on TV. Such a talented man

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you

@btrowbridge8958 3 жыл бұрын

Much Respect David. Fear of making mistakes stop many people from learning new skills. What you have learned from building the rest of your van has paid off. Great Job, you should be pleased with it!

@r.p.mcmurphy6623 3 жыл бұрын

David, big fan here from Ohio. I'm 65 and retired. I have been bingeing your vlogs on both channels for over a month. Today, I finished both channels. You have given me much joy. Now I am lost. I need to find my next fascination on KZfaq, something completely different from English narrowboating and van conversion. I will continue to look forward to occasional updates on both channels. Thanks

@TheMaccatakker69 3 жыл бұрын

Lockdown is an amazing social experiment. I find myself in the middle of the day glued (no pun intended) to David's toilet upgrade. Well done Sir, a triumphant Engineering masterclass.

@thomastrout9997 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the world (and certain family members) that there is NO SUCH THING as too many clamps! Nicely done.

@Yorkshirelad58 2 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed that you manage to work in a tight place, all scrunched up on your knees, bareley able to see for yourself what it is that you are doing, AND manage to set up a camera and film it all at the same time. I would find the job alone so much hassle. Your observation that a 'simple job' can take days to complete is also very true. You have my admiration, Sir!

@johninokla2635 3 жыл бұрын

If you are pleased with it that is all that matters.Good job David, I have to get me one of those multitools. It'also funny you cut out the toilet door before measuring to make sure that it would slide thru it. lol Thanks for another entertaining and informative video.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Haha no I did measure it, it's just that sometimes it still seems to come out wrong!

@huwevans2653 3 жыл бұрын

I too am perplexed as to why these jobs take so long, especially when a prompt start is planned. When discussing this with my wife she will politely suggest's that starting the job half way through the day might be a factor. I mentioned that I don't feed ducks or anything like that whereby she reminded me of all the KZfaq clips Iv watched since breakfast and some about Loos in campers.........which we also don't have.....

@seamus9305 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Dave, a narrowboat with a woodshop in it. I am duly impressed.

@soundgroundermusic 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes in life it's the small 'jobs' that need to be taken care of. Well done.

@joline2730 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly no "Numpty" here !! Your DIY skills improve daily.

@michaelhickman3790 3 жыл бұрын

to save yourself having to draw round them each time, you will notice that the little metal plates on the magnetic catches have small protrusions above and below the screw hole. All you need to do is put them in place on the magnets, then offer up the wooden panel and give it a slight tap from behind. The metal plate then leaves two little indents in the wood, showing you where to fasten it to. When you have put together as many kitchen cabinets as I have, any little thing to make the job quicker and easier is welcome.

@chrismccartney8668 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing better a campervan maestro working on his toilet using his narrow boat workshop

@sarahtaylor8877 3 жыл бұрын

What luxury. We had a bucket on a rope for our small sailing boat when I was a kid in the 70's.

@TeeVeeZed123 3 жыл бұрын

‘...and without setting it on fire.’😂Good job David.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

There was quite a lot of smoke!

@TeeVeeZed123 3 жыл бұрын

@@Vandemonium You are always very calm under pressure, although I’m sure you swear eloquently.😉😆

@JordaninJapan 3 жыл бұрын

So... not a ham-fisted numpty after all! 😂 In all seriousness, I enjoy videos like this (i.e., DIY, engineering, car/boat jobs) much better than cruising or driving videos. As you said in your CC channel, there is only so much you can say about bridges, ducks, locks, etc. I like seeing how others approach a challenge, and I'm sure I learn something in the process. Thanks as always!

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm definitely still a ham-fisted numpty though!

@farismee9351 3 жыл бұрын

I'm penciling this in as my "Video of the Day". Can you believe it - an on-board toilet had me shying away from a van in favor of a bulky motorhome with a toilet cubicle. A slide out potty. Brilliant. Thank you.

@davidpiper3652 3 жыл бұрын

The highlight of my Tuesday, watching you make a toilet compartment. Lock down has much to answer for! Nice mod.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha it certainly does

@rareairvideos3070 3 жыл бұрын

See.. that was an excellent presentation of a toilet hide modification. So glad I do not have a toilet in my balloon. Camping for me is a three star motel. I am pathetic! Thanks again for another stellar video.

@NeverlandSystemZor 3 жыл бұрын

You handled that multi-tool like a pro. At least until you touched the hot blade. lol Side note, loved the canal boat cameo on the van channel video. ;)

@christinehammell6365 3 жыл бұрын

That must be one of the most satisfying wee projects you've ever done .

@kenpurnell4798 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea and great diy work. I can see you belong to the school of, "No such thing as problems only solution opportunities."

@0HARE 3 жыл бұрын

Great design and fabrication. Also, I’m impressed with your array of power tools. Pro Tip: caulk is the handyman’s friend. You can dress up many slight imperfections with a well laid line of caulk. Happy Camping

@louiselage7740 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! I got a bit nervous when you attached the magnets and thought, oh oh, I wonder if those might impede the removal! But it worked out well...looks functional, efficient, and esthetically pleasing...

@ncplantdoctor 3 жыл бұрын

The workshop which you were using on the first day had a beautiful cratch cover! The project had a nice outcome; no fires were started and no bandaged fingers were noted.

@Wildmutationblu 3 жыл бұрын

That multi tool has to be one of your all time best buys. I do love your diy projects, even more so than your drive or cruise videos. This is my second time of watching in my David marathon watching.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

The multitool is definitely my favourite and most worthwhile purchase

@sherrie-deejenkins6504 3 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed. To are getting very good at carpentry. I still love your humor. 😆

@mikeb1013 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. It definitely shows that your woodworking skills improve with every new project. Now you just need some hidden pop-out loo roll holder - there's a challenge :)

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I have been pondering that already!

@JISJ1964 3 жыл бұрын

A great success, I just came to think about that wood that will end under your left leg, to save your leg from wounds you might wish to sand that quite sharp corner there down a little before really using it.

@philipsmith1990 3 жыл бұрын

You are not only full of good ideas and handy with tools but you are amusing as well. Another great video.

@danieltaylor5231 2 жыл бұрын

You have come a long long way in your DIY skills. Took it out with out damaging the "lino". Nice work sir!

@Vandemonium 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mattevans-koch9353 3 жыл бұрын

Well done David. Good to see the van is continuing to evolve. Much like boats, vans and caravans never seem to be finished when it come to making them your own. Take care and stay well.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@ianharrop6580 Жыл бұрын

A great addition. Very satisfying

@frankquevedo6001 3 жыл бұрын

Hind sight is 20/20. Nonetheless, you have successfully solved the concern. No problem if fixable. That’s my mantra. Stay healthy.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@joann5157 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! It is much more accessible now, and you won't break your back lifting it out. Plus you gained some storage space!! Win-Win!!

@JohnBCN 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent job. And well presented. I hope you are not going to desert us, Jono-wise, and take a job with DeWalt. That would be a loss. 😲

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

They haven’t offered but maybe I should give them a call!

@richardwallinger1683 2 жыл бұрын

sleepless nights .. dreaming / designing . many cup,s of tea later . nicely done ..

@jamesa7506 3 жыл бұрын

The best ideas always come when one takes a seat and contemplates for a bit! Well done sir.

@daveb5540 2 жыл бұрын

Great addition. For other cramped space ideas go to boat shows, they may offer a different alternative for upgrades.

@om617yota8 3 жыл бұрын

David! Good to see you again! I hope you're enjoying life.

@TheBeeryBoater 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose a trap door in the bottom of the toilet and in the bottom of the van is out of the question? Only joking. Good multitool by the way, David. Most of my cordless gubbins are DeWalt, and I can’t fault them. A well, thought-out job well done. We’ll make a handyman of you yet! 😉

@clearprop 3 жыл бұрын

Great to have an update and I love the way you approach the subject with unabashed, practical gusto! 👍😁

@Daz555Daz 3 жыл бұрын

Great work as always sir! My tips here for you would be to make a simple wooden jig for your circular saw so you can always cut nice straight lines with it. Trying to cut straight is almost impossible otherwise. Aside from that when you mention having to wait for glue to dry a lot - I would generally glue and screw or at least glue and tack so that you can carry on working around those areas without worrying about clamps getting in the way or disturbing the work. For a simple jig, search on YT for "2 DIFFERENT JIGS FOR THE CIRCULAR SAW". The first one is enough for most jobs.

@kimpulsipher647 3 жыл бұрын

I love you are using the boat for a workshop! Thank you for another great video!

@joesrvhome 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you again on both channels! This mod was a perfect addition and executed with precision!

@gafrers 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see a new Van video and the day after a boat video. Upgrades everywhere.

@penneynoss9552 3 жыл бұрын

You are spoiling us, with 2 different videos this week. Are you going to make it 3 with a new story? Your new bathroom looks great, nice design. Sorry I'm rambling I am excited to see you 😃

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, no story planned at present

@Widestone001 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, and I love the shots of you working in your newly covered welldeck!

@johnwalton6642 3 жыл бұрын

As always, your vlogs never disappoint. Thank you for sharing.

@flapsfalkland5181 3 жыл бұрын

I couldnt find which one of your videos had it in but i remembered you fitted a resistor switch to your celing fan as it was one speed and noisy......we had the same issue but after your video, a resistor was bought off ebay, fitted, didnt work, ordered a different one, fitted it and it now does the job and we have a fan we can adjust 😁😁👍 Paul

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad you got it sorted

@oceana9294 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, you are a good carpenter. Always enjoy your DIY "show and tell" vlogs.

@shirleylynch7529 3 жыл бұрын

You are so talented. You have great ideas to fix things. Well done. Thank you

@chriswatson9818 3 жыл бұрын

Came out pretty nice! Job well done!

@christinehunter9867 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Love it when a plan comes together ❤ 😊

@rickstirling7045 3 жыл бұрын

How talented you are David! Well done!

@GolfFoxtrot22 3 жыл бұрын

Its always amazing how van builds, no matter how well you design them, the best ideas happen once built.

@jGoodloejr 3 жыл бұрын

Good job David ! Enjoy!

@normg2242 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of an ancient croatian proverb I have invented myself and am quite proud of - "eef butt not hhappi, naatink hhappi. ..!"

@jsabo7098 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, you are much more patient than I! Look at all that natural light in your well deck! Perfect workspace! Great vlog, thanks David!

@littledude5311 3 жыл бұрын

You should be pleased with that project. Looks good, well thought out, Alan.

@ianofsjkartwork 3 жыл бұрын

Great improvements David..........work all done well & easy explained............stay safe.......thanks for sharing

@kerriirvin5206 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear from you.

@annerimler 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. And a multiple vehicle workshop: saw in the boat and the workbench in the van. Nice!

@orange70383 3 жыл бұрын

Look at the skills you've acquired from all your past work. You've taken an idea, worked it out in your head, then got to it and finished it spot on'

@RestoreIt 3 жыл бұрын

Proper job, David!

@silvercamper6478 3 жыл бұрын

Great upgrade Bill

@marilynpease8782 3 жыл бұрын

Very meticulous workmanship!

@coilnchamberlain6506 3 жыл бұрын

David is DYI extraordinaire👍

@TimNevins 3 жыл бұрын

A well done, practical update!

@MartinAhlman 3 жыл бұрын

I'ts coming together nicely! Nice to see the "new" room on your boat doubling as a carpenter's shop! Nice work! I needd to get a new van too, the old one is from 1998...

@liebelschlesinger9612 3 жыл бұрын

You've really upped your game David!

@teresamiller5412 3 жыл бұрын

I’m impressed by all the tools you have! Not on my list for simple living, but great job!

@mat5726 3 жыл бұрын

Just binge watch the whole lot, I blooming love your vlogs David they are excellent, informative and entertaining, and at time bloody hilarious!! Thanks so much for sharing you life and exploits with us all I I really hope you are getting your cruising mojo back so we can enjoy more of your work! Cheers mate you really are awesome

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alun7175 3 жыл бұрын

Good job done , I've screwed two small ring hooks one each side and hooked a bungee around the toilet to stop from moving, worked a treat. Cheers .

@mickyjb2003 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Dave, great job.

@newyorknewart 3 жыл бұрын

VERY CLEVER IMPROVEMENT. YOU HAVE GOOD TOOLS.

@Deb_Downes 3 жыл бұрын

Really lovely revision. Nice work :)

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@JerseyAnt 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing mate. Glad to see you're still improving the van. I fear it will never be completed, always something to be done. 😁

@vangeezerexperience 3 жыл бұрын

Ingeniously simple, or at least it looked like that when You did it, change of the layout and an improvement that I assume changed the whole experience around the loo business :)

@GWJUK 3 жыл бұрын

Solid satisfying piece of work.

@ToddTalksTech 3 жыл бұрын

Your cratchman's workshop is a very useful sunny place!

@louiseng7272 3 жыл бұрын

10/10 for effort, design and functionality. Good job (pardon the pun).

@jamesgarrisonii1410 3 жыл бұрын

Well sir, you should be pleased. You did an excellent job. Well done!

@tomas5376 3 жыл бұрын

AND you now have an additional storage compartment where your feet were! Nice job👍✌️😊🙏🏼⚒🛠⚒⚒🛠

@N30312 3 жыл бұрын

Good thinking, Davkd. It always seems to work out that once a project is done, one can always think of improvements.

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@LisaMarli 3 жыл бұрын

We get boat and van David this week. Nice job on both projects. The throne changes are definitely useful. Hopefully you can go boating and vanning again soon.

@gardeninginthedesert 3 жыл бұрын

I knew you had a van channel but didn't realize I hadn't subscribed. So glad I didn't miss this subject. I've got a lot of catching up to do.

@gardeninginthedesert 3 жыл бұрын

I caught up. Great videos. I especially enjoyed New Zealand and when you re-did the shelves/cupboards. Folding the shower tent too 😂

@bak2back 3 жыл бұрын

You briefly broke in to Alan Partridge's voice 4:03 to 4:13......thank you, it made me smile and I had forgotten about him. On a serious note you provide a lot of good content on your channels, and that's where you deserve the most gratitude. So thank you.

@craigmann1909 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable video, thank you

@johnbrownboots9884 3 жыл бұрын

A task well done David.

@WingingItBoatingonaBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work there... Funnily enough having just watched your latest cruising the cut video and commented that the 'devil in the detail' would have made your new cratch cover better, it seems adjusting this design from it's original has indeed made the detail...