How to Build a Solar Heated, Pressurized, Rooftop Shower (DIY for Van, Truck, RV)

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5 жыл бұрын

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Thanks so much for tuning in! don't give up on your project even if it is frustrating! this solar shower DIY was tough. but now that i have a rooftop shower, i'm so so happy. Not only does it make it easy to clean off, but having rooftop water means that you can easily do your dishes, and have pressurized water to take off mud on your truck/tires
Materials used
10' of 4" PVC schedule 40 pipe
one t section of pvc
one step down with screw cap fitting pvc
two screw caps
one end cap for pvc 4"
PVC primer and cement
one 3/4" drillbit
teflon tape
1/2" nozzle
aluminum tire valve
cam buckle saftey straps
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@Dirty01 5 жыл бұрын

As a plumber this was hard to watch. Great videos

@radagast6682 4 жыл бұрын

As a plumber I agree, it's very hard to watch, and he is telling others how not to do things. His fishing videos are fun to watch, but Mav should have consulted a plumber.

@avery5471 4 жыл бұрын

As a plumber, i was cringing through out the whole video i agree he should've contacted a plumber

@avery5471 4 жыл бұрын

@Ranzy Campbell it's a joke lmao

@AUTOREPAIRGUIDE 4 жыл бұрын

As a mechanic this was hard to watch. Wait...I Learned something.

@poopssucklinghasalwayslove8303 4 жыл бұрын

30 mins to cut 1pvc pipe as an electrician this was hard to watch

@azdakrowflyz5963 4 жыл бұрын

I was told years ago that "anyone that attempts to do anything will succeed!" You are a great example of this, you took it on knowing that you weren't experienced at this and in the end you succeeded, Kudos young man.

@MagnusSentDooM 2 жыл бұрын

Dropping keys to success "Don't give up on projects no matter how aggravating they can be..." The feeling when u get through the hurdles and finish a project no matter how big or small feels great and does so much for you as a person

@downdirty8543 4 жыл бұрын

I’m building one tomorrow. I’m a huge DIY guy. I am forever liking for cool useful DIY’s, this one fits the bill. I built an awesome 120 volt, 6 probe worm getter yesterday that works too good. Thanks Mav. Glad you stuck it out.

@yvangravel3873 5 жыл бұрын

Very ingenious, good job! You may want to schedule your showers for the evening before bed while the water is still warm rather than the AM. Another option in your travels is to look for State/National Parks and even campgrounds that often offer public showers for $2 or $3, often coin operated.Safe travels and cheers!

@justinm7833 9 ай бұрын

You literally did everything wrong and you still got it to work. Nice work mate, seriously. You got there in the end

@eleanorpost1593 3 жыл бұрын

It's great that you showed the mistakes along the way! Makes it feel more doable. Thanks for the video.

@erdiaz13 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love DIY projects and love that you kept the issues you were having in the final cut instead of editing them all out. Reminds me of my own projects!

@HIKECAMPFISH-cq7hg 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work brah ... you could have easily edited to look like it was all perfect but you keept it real. Look forward to future vids 🤙

@vision-gc4hy 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@excaliber8794 3 жыл бұрын

I hate people who do “brah” and 🤙

@sigurd5489 3 жыл бұрын

@@excaliber8794 ok

@exrhodie1234 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you didn't hide that your first effort was a screw-up. Good for you for seeing it through and making it work. Nice final result.

@OneFlewOver1776 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older post but....It's good to be humble and you stuck with it...learning life's lessons...next time get help and hang with the people that do the things you want to do...It saves a lot of time and time is moving by faster than you think but time is what you need to do the things you love to do....Hope everything is good with you.

@Mainbusfail 3 жыл бұрын

This is how things are learned. Man, hats off to you. I didn't come here at 49 yearsl old knowing how to do this. So, what can i say but thank you for showing me how and the whys.

@hughoconnor5313 5 жыл бұрын

Discovery Channel sign this man already! Keep doing what you're doing dude. This is a hit series in the making.

@richardc.3513 4 жыл бұрын

Real life build. I'm over 50 and still F up all the time. Each mistake is a learning experience. I just subscribed. Keep it real. 👍

@paulwetzel3.14 4 жыл бұрын

I don't ever want to take joy in anybody's mistakes, but when you were trying to line up the cap to the pipe, I just had to chuckle a little bit. I have done similar things. They are all learning experiences to make us better.

@briankey3584 5 ай бұрын

Not embarrassing at all ! Nice to see someone having a go😊

@genemiller5409 4 жыл бұрын

This video was made by a guy I felt sorry for much of the time. The most entertaining video I seen on KZfaq. 100% quality stuff.

@David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon 3 жыл бұрын

Kid, this was a fantastic video, miles beyond your peers. You're living the good life.

@bombasticborneo 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I somehow enjoyed your boyish innocence. Great persistence and conviction. Congrats on your successful shower💪🏿💪🏿👍🏿👍🏿💖💖

@MISJPEREZ 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, Don’t give up is right. Been there done that.

@obadiaoracle5573 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mav! Thanks for letting us learn with you in this very entertaining way. I wish you many, many of learning adventures!

@truecolorsbyvango8083 3 жыл бұрын

Real life video editing is the way to show your audience the truth...!it was fun watching and I’m now a new sub because of it. Good on you

@prior8t2000 2 жыл бұрын

I was this video clip of yours about 4 day's or so after you left home.. I was very surprised and proud of your honesty when you did this tube Shower thing.. I hope that you are doing well out there...??.. Take Care...

@greathornedowl3644 3 жыл бұрын

You get an A for effort, and I applaud you for your lifestyle the dream of every post-middle aged man.

@jamieshaw4110 3 жыл бұрын

Warts and all! Well done buddy, you’ve done it and learned loads I imagine. I’m just planning my build, and found your vid useful! 👍🏻

@ladamadenadie1658 4 жыл бұрын

Love that you didn't give up.💓

@dylandesmond 4 жыл бұрын

cheers for all the mistakes, saves us all alot of heart ache, this would actually have to be the best learning video for a solar pvc shower setup

@scottrose5922 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, that's right never give up. I've done a handful of woodworking projects and I sucked at first. I kept riding it and got better. When you want to know how, gotta take the wheel

@rylanfb8273 5 жыл бұрын

Hey mav youre videos always make my day just remember that! For me, seeing your videos at the end of my day literally makes my night and im sure plenty of others. You should just full time youtube and make more videos! Youd blow up.. like crazy!

@ModernDayTemplar606 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing life’s mistakes that everyone else edits out. Good job 👍. Stay Safe ✌️

@MegaSusanc 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, and I loved what you said at the end. Just awesome!

@jcvargason535 4 жыл бұрын

You’re an inspiration to all the Youth and fun to watch, grasshopper...HOOAH‼️

@bobshaw4063 4 жыл бұрын

Great DIY building the roof top shower .

@kimdailey6881 5 жыл бұрын

Everybody has days they start over. Good job Mav!

@ritajimmie3361 4 жыл бұрын

Don't be so hard yourself. I love watching your videos Thanks for sharing

@BeanieBots 3 ай бұрын

You are so AWESOME posting the real behind the scenes trial and error! Thank you!

@ronanpatel2887 5 жыл бұрын

Dude that's sick looking forward to the cali vids!!!

@diana3599 4 жыл бұрын

hate to say this but by "keeping it real" made this video seem so more applicable, to how things really happen. At least for this more novice DIYer. Thanks for sharing all of it. Even when things did not go well. Think we can learn from that also.

@sangrilaontheroad1259 2 жыл бұрын

The point is, you did it afterall Nice done greetz from the Netherlands 👍🏻

@rickbartley9255 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making it real, good on you!

@michaelpockat1 4 жыл бұрын

Good job bro.....you showed us that that it don't always work out for the best.....you kept it real....great video

@charlesebyjr2925 3 жыл бұрын

You love learning the hard way!

@downunderdan5132 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I think you learned a lot from this and its good to see young kids having a go! Cool ideas to use the plumbing parts already available 😎🇦🇺

@b5maddog 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome dyi project. Really enjoyed watching it. Great advice! Thanks

@justindobbs2906 5 жыл бұрын

Remember when you're using Teflon tape you always want the tape to go with the way you're screwing in the cap or else it will just bunch up. Love you're vids keep it up.

@_Common_Logic_ 4 жыл бұрын

You will actually be wrapping the tape in the OPPOSITE direction of what you are turning... This leaves the little tail at the end to be "Pulled" through the threads and not "Pushed" which may cause it to bunch up and unwind. He'll look back at this one day and slap himself on the forehead... Hopefully, with four full fingers and a thumb. ;-)

@fishermansam5983 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mav, I just bought a old camper van and I realized now I have to rewatch all these old vids :)

@rls5938 3 жыл бұрын

You da man Mav!!! You r my hero bud.

@brendakoskii1307 2 жыл бұрын

I like that shower on the truck.

@The1980toyota 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job Mav. I feel your pain, nothing is a breeze for me either. Love your content, Cheers!

@tomcam77 3 жыл бұрын

Hey at least your learning from your mistakes. If you’re not making mistakes you probably are not learning anything. Great job 👏🏻

@puddlebarf 4 жыл бұрын

When you're gluing pvc I was always thought to give your pieces a quarter turn when you put them on to help the glue seat better

@bowmaster24 4 жыл бұрын

NotFlafee correct, give it a twist and apply pressure for 5-10 seconds to give the glue time to activate. The pvc will try to separate without the addition pressure.

@mcv9764 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍🏼

@Andygeofri 3 жыл бұрын

From a Plumber, yup. Quarter turn while seating pipe is SOP.

@noduff8098 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you're so real, love the videos man!

@scottculver 4 жыл бұрын

All of your videos are pretty awesome Mav

@Wingnut_Stickman Жыл бұрын

Rather than use PVC, which is not great under pressure, and has to be painted to become black, use ABS pipe. It is already black, and it can withstand 200 or so PSI. It is very impact resistant, so great outdoors. It is glued up with a 1-part solvent. You can find it next to PVC anywhere you get your plumbing stuff.

@mirkatu3249 5 жыл бұрын

Clever, clever, clever!

@matthewwarpenberg5109 3 жыл бұрын

I love the honest amateur work, reminds me of myself in my garage off camera 😅

@alabamaoutdoorlife9050 5 жыл бұрын

Keep doing truck/ truck camping type videos so much help and interesting to watch and learn🤙

@MementoMori818 5 жыл бұрын

Keep grindin my guy much love n postive vibes

@Mikej1975 5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, learning experiences brother, don't sweat it..... Keep on trucking along!!!

@JaKeMaRtiN-lh3xr 5 жыл бұрын

hey mav these videos are awesome, keep up the great work and keep us updated on whats to come, take it easy man

@derinclark3485 3 жыл бұрын

Maaaaavvvv hunting, fishing, camping everything outdoors. The 3 fingers.

@timwagner9170 3 жыл бұрын

“Today didn’t happen “” quote of the day!

@timwagner9170 3 жыл бұрын

Like the proof of concept!

@CodyLeon 5 жыл бұрын

You’re going to appreciate those showers so much more after all that work

@idanoe3565 2 жыл бұрын

In sewing and tailoring, we create a “mock up” version out of waste or cheap fabric called muslin. It’s only purpose is to work out how all of the pattern pieces are going to fit together when you are not familiar with the project. Nice mock up and really nice to go shower.

@fromfieldtofork934 4 жыл бұрын

Definetly a wicked addition to the budget overlander

@tamiboelter2833 5 жыл бұрын

You are adorable Maverick! That’s how you learn... by making mistakes

@romansanti4557 3 жыл бұрын

I think you did good! We learn by trial and error. I put a pressure relief valve on mind Amazon has one you can dial to desired psi. Cheers

@spencerxgaming1437 5 жыл бұрын

Bro your setup is looking great man lovin’ the vids

@baconsontop7256 4 жыл бұрын

Can never go wrong with they 2x 🎨

@blakehurst8695 5 жыл бұрын

I love this build, going to make a dual tank one for my truck

@medtech1a 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. You got this.

@kathyscooltimes1881 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos MAV!!! you are so inspirational...so positive..love you!

@offairhead 3 жыл бұрын

Dude i adore you!!! You're honest and not fake!!! I am watching all these vids bc idk what I'm doing and need to learn so i appreciate you showing the good AND the bad. That helps the rest of us learn too!!! *sub'd!

@benbialas9339 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to do something like this!! Perfect timing

@chucktaylor4384 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, bro you need to continue to make videos, like I don't care what it is, but seriously I needed this..lol. I know your being serious, and I see you, but the monologue, and just everything is great..lol. good job man. I didn't know that I needed this

@brandonweatherly6764 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man keep trying you’ll eventually get it! I told you last video about took safety, I see it all the time. Slow down and wear your PPE. You’ll get it Mav keep chugging buddy!

@Megan-nm9lz 4 жыл бұрын

i really appreciate this video

@kayphillips4950 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays, Mav

@tanandfree1 4 жыл бұрын

You kept your cool even when things went wrong!

@Odenix75 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice sometimes I get overwhelmed

@yogavnture1 3 жыл бұрын

lol when he uses the lighter to smoothout the foam .i like this guy

@wisconsinfamilyoutdoors8074 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Keep em coming!

@davidscalf1 5 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man. Keep on trucking

@user-lo8cl8ut9q 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Maverick if you want some help with setting up your truck just hit me up . Oh and keep your head up brother stay positive remember man don't focus to much on the destination or else you'll miss out on the journey.

@user-lo8cl8ut9q 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you have ideas on what you'd like to do so let's see what it will take ta get it done . I've got the right tools that I'm sure. Ive been watching you on KZfaq for a long time love the channel.

@radagast6682 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, the journey is half the fun.

@pappysproductions 4 жыл бұрын

That was a GREAT video. I loved how you left the fails in there. Very entertaining. I love your perseverance. Rock on kid!! P. S. If you didn't get any primer in your cut, your really missing out ;)