Ford Transit Van Build | Plumbing & Installation of Our Van Water System!

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10 ай бұрын

In this video we show the design and installation of our freshwater tank, grey water tank and on-demand hot water heater system. We installed level sensors in both tanks that are monitored via our Victron System remotely so we can watch tank levels, and added additional valving so we can access and/or bleed lines as needed. Now we have water, and most importantly, HOT water for dishes and showers!
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@KenLeonard 4 ай бұрын

That plastic type tends to bow at the walls a bit over time. Not a big deal but retightening the screws on the seal is a good idea periodically. We use that tank for fuel in experimental aircraft.

@blazingwanderers 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reminder- we are just in the process now of tightening things up again and will do this as well!

@Iamandthatiam Ай бұрын

how did that ball valve worked out for you in the long run being exposed to elements?

@blazingwanderers Ай бұрын

We just went through the van to check valves and tighten fittings recently. Evening has been working well and we have not had any issues yet with the water system!

@johndavid1585 3 ай бұрын

Nice job. Did you fabricate those blue plastics Pex support clips ?

@blazingwanderers 3 ай бұрын

We bought the clips at Lowe’s where we also bought the Pex tubing!

@johannvanveelen248 2 ай бұрын

What brand instant hot water heater did you use here in your build? I want to use a propane on demand and undecided where to mount this. I am concerned about the exhaust and the heat. I'm wondering if a heat shield will be adequate. I would like to mount this under the bed, inside the back door, and the back end of the over the wheel well water tank. Im not sure if this is feasible. I don't want to mount this on the back door and have it hanging over the bed.

@blazingwanderers 2 ай бұрын

So, we installed the Eccotemp L5 Portable Outdoor Tankless Water Heater. We have the propane tank in a sealed cabinet inside the water cabinet on the rear passenger side of van under the bed, right next to the water heater. You raise a good point about the exhaust and heat. We do have venting cut into the bottom of the garage cabinet door and a vent right over the water heater to provide air turnover. We are not as concerned about exhaust and heat based on the two scenarios for which we would use hot water: 1) for the sink to wash dishes, and we use our water frugally so the hot water tank is only kicking on briefly each time I use hot water, and 2) the outdoor shower, which has to happen with the back door open, and so then we don't really have to worry about exhaust issues since both doors will be wide open! We modeled our build for propane tank and the water heater off of @FarOutRide and @SevenOSavage builds, so I would also encourage you to take a look at their builds which are excellent. Finally, we do have a CO detector mounted in our bed area and we also cook with our slider ajar/open and with the MaxxAir Fan on to vent when using our propane stovetop. So far, we have not run into any issues, so it is working well for us. Hope this helps, and good luck!

@cheryl7917 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Where did you get the gray tank you put under the step in the van?

@blazingwanderers 8 ай бұрын

We purchased the grey tank on eBay - it is a Todd Marine 6 gallon water/holding tank.

@cheryl7917 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!@@blazingwanderers

@melindacastillo3774 8 ай бұрын

What brand of Pex A did you use?

@blazingwanderers 8 ай бұрын

The brand is Apollo and we bought it at Home Depot!

@melindacastillo3774 8 ай бұрын

@@blazingwanderers Thanks. Does all your fittings has to be Apollo brand too?

@blazingwanderers 8 ай бұрын

@@melindacastillo3774no. We used some parts that were Apollo brand and other parts we ordered from Amazon. Whatever you choose, just make sure they are for Pex A tubing, not Pex B.