I Built a Luxurious Rain Shower! - Super Hot, on Demand (on Extreme Budget!)

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Жыл бұрын

I build a rain shower from inexpensive materials. The main components are an on-demand propane heater from Princess Auto, some pipe, a rainwater collection unit and a few IBS totes. I also mill up lumber using my HD3 Norwood Portable Sawmill.
I will show you start to finish how to build an off grid camp shower using simple and inexpensive materials to make an on demand hot water shower in the woods.
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@ModernSelfReliance Жыл бұрын

*If you enjoyed it please share ---- press play and walk away! Then come back later and watch it when you have time! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday.*

@captiveamerica669 Жыл бұрын

I used to watch your videos all the time, but I watch a lot of other channels. KZfaq just stopped notifying me like a year ago. That kind of sucks. But the good news in I now have a lot of videos to binge watch. Love you and your videos, you never see a problem and you only find solutions. I'm the same way, I used to think common sense was extinct until I happened upon your channel, hey they stopped recommending your brother too. And that guy from survivor...Fowler...wow. I got a ton of videos to watch. 😮😂

@werejusdoinit6657 Жыл бұрын

This was the best video evvvva!!!! A New England Term.

@JessiFayS Жыл бұрын

Kevin - as you were showing your pond, it made me think of a KZfaqr who focuses on his ponds, BamaBass - @BamaBass. I usually have no interest in ponds. But, these keep me coming back over and over. He may give you some great ideas. (By the way - you were one of the 1st youtubers I watched and kept following. You built a cabin out of plastic wrap.)

@becca318 Ай бұрын

🇺🇸🙋‍♀️ Very nice! Love it! ❤

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Ай бұрын

I'm hearing Minnesota accents...oh Princess Auto is in Canada - no wonder you sound Minnesotan. Hilarious.

@ShelleHolley Жыл бұрын

I declare Kevin is so cheeky 😆 🤣 he constantly slips in little innuendo. I love his creations and the way he shows you how make functional things with found items. He is a human sized tinker fairy.

@keithbrookshire Жыл бұрын

I have used one of those propane showers at work a few times per week for a few years. It's fantastic.

@gabba5423 Жыл бұрын

Kevin you cease to amaze me. You can build just about anything out of nothing to make things fancy. Looks awesome.

@jmo2104 10 ай бұрын

You mean never cease...

@gregtheredneck1715 Жыл бұрын

Like it. Maybe add a shut-off inside on the shower head so you don't have to waste water getting in and out.

@genewileyopa Жыл бұрын

Nothing is impossible with Kevin and Don. Thanks guys, looks great.

@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын

You have created a fine weekend space for the extended family. Your children should have great memories from here.

@annewendt8434 Жыл бұрын

I really like the cookie behind the showerhead and the little shelf you put in! All very clever! Us tall people would have to duck since the grate on the bottom, and the cookie behind the showerhead sort of cuts into the height, but what a fun treat when you’re out doors!

@ravenspawn8982 Жыл бұрын

Just use a 3rd plastic part and cut a section to bridge the center gap so you can utilize the entire height of the metal frame.

@lpschick7237 Жыл бұрын

I love how you Kevenize & adapt things around the property. Those “cookies” turned out beautiful & serve a way better purpose than a stump…😂. Great job Kevin & Don 🎉

@magovenor Жыл бұрын

Now that was worth staying in on a Saturday morning in June for. I kept leaning forward in anticipation of how it was gonna turn out. Well done to Kevin and Don.

@J.sh_CDN Жыл бұрын

I gotta say, when I first saw the thumbnail, I wasn't too interested in outdoor showers, but by the time it was all done, I was seriously impressed! Using the two water totes to build the interior and frame is outstanding!! I was immensely impressed by that, and would gladly copy it if I ever were to build one. The outside of it truly looks fantastic. You did a great job. Other than that, the little touches, the light coming in through the plastic roof, the cookie that goes with the shower head, the nice wood platform and thinking rock as a nice sitting spot, all of it was spectacular and very entertaining to watch!

@kingbeeris8814 6 ай бұрын

Everything ive imagined off grid life youre bringing it to life from the water collectors off the house to the shower that is dope !!! I wanted to do the water collector thing for a garden as well 😁 thank you for the videos truly are informative!!!!

@BooneeXCdad Жыл бұрын

It's not a Saturday morning without coffee and Kevin.

@catherinefoster1481 Жыл бұрын

So true! Love my Saturday! And Kevin of course - funniest guy ever 😂

@jeremypeterson9300 Жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@laurabridges205 Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@greenidguy9292 9 ай бұрын

Yes it is…

@NorthernChris1 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for years and never knew you were also in Canada until you said Princess auto! amazing! Great shower by the way, I have also been eyeing the gasland on demand heater. Great video as always!

@giovanni_soto Жыл бұрын

Amazing build Kevin, your talent and creativity is inspiring!

@DamacusSquared Жыл бұрын

Couple modifications I would make, to the piece of wood holding the shower head about six 1in holes drilled behind the shower head and an adjustable vent on the door for air flow and humidity reduction.

@gailordroberts Жыл бұрын

Excellent job Gents. Love it. Next is a small change room where you can hang your towel, bath robe and stash clothes. Great job though. Lots love from South Africa

@troybranaman316 Жыл бұрын

This shower is amazing . Keep us updated on how the water heater goes !!! Thats so cool !! Great informative video as always Kevin! Take care and stay safe my friend!!!

@jacobhanson6624 9 ай бұрын

They do a fantastic job. Made a shower myself using one of these and they can get that water boiling if you want it coming out if you want. Honestly a little scary if you don't have a fancy one like he does and just have a dial with no HUD. I'm sure you have over adjusted your shower temp in the shower but for these a small twist can be like 50 degrees.

@jacobhanson6624 9 ай бұрын

If you plan on using it in more rugged environments in winter months though note that your propane tank will 'freeze' in North Dakota Winters. Learned that deer hunting one year because we couldn't get the buddy heater going till the tank warmed up. It was beneath zero for an extended period of time though and I'm sure a lot of environments don't see the winters that you experience in ND.

@awomen1072 8 ай бұрын

What about winter time...?

@crock1055 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Your creativity is amazing. Although a shower would have been one of the first things I would build right after the outhouse. The shower is beautiful turned out great.

@Stephneechan Жыл бұрын

Cool shower. One detail I would add is maybe something to cover the seams of the plastic on the inside, to make that area a bit better looking.

@sandratweedale2579 Жыл бұрын

Kevin you’re just the best. You made me laugh before I even watched the video. You bring such a refreshing entertaining element every Saturday morning. Thanks for sharing these fun moments with us.

@kellysoles7766 Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there with the Ferris Bueller thing. Very clever😉. And you can never go wrong with the Beatles. I’ve always wanted to have an outdoor shower. Awesome project.

@garethparkin9498 Жыл бұрын

Sadly the majority of our phone boxes in the UK have gone now. However some are actually preserved and have been used as either small libraries, ATMs or houses for community defibrillators. Great video as always Kevin

@tracyg9721 10 ай бұрын

I have an old one in BC Canada. I have thought to use it for my outdoor shower. Lol I am still not sure.

@garethparkin9498 10 ай бұрын

@@tracyg9721 sounds like a great idea

@Hercules_Off-Grid Жыл бұрын

Very nice build! I have an off-grid rustic shower with instant-on propane water heater at our deer camp. We use a 12v solar-powered water pump. I have the heater mounted on the outside, just like yours, but with the controls facing inward. A cutaway allows me to adjust the heat from inside. Also the heater is not permanently mounted so I can drain and remove it when the temperature drops below freezing--which would destroy the internal radiator. We use a hand wand with on-off button, which helps conserve water while soaping up.

@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын

Pond looks amazing!

@robertboettinger4102 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job building a shower you and Don You’re awesome job bill in the outdoor shower

@DJ-uk5mm 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin. Just came across your channel. Superb design for a great idea for a shower. By the way If you are going to eat your Trout be careful what you feed them. Pretty much all fish pallets contain an enzyme in hepato-fact stabiliser Rafa. This is to stop the pallets going rancid as they contain after unfortunately if you do some research to find out that the stabilises are very harmful to human health when you eat a tractor is fixed so many of these pallets you we can see that this chemical Like smoking, it won’t affect you straight away, but over time, could potentially trigger A whole host of chronic diseases. I would recommend building a second pond stocking it with minnows Also, set up a Worm farm you can Big worms to the trout and use the castings on your garden. Just a thought

@user-un9lx4kp6u 3 ай бұрын

I saw this video, or one like it, longer ago than the upload shown here. It's a great idea for someone who has IBC totes with a side blown out, making it impractical for its intended purpose. The only thing I'd change is the height above the floor. This is ideal for shorter people.

@funnyaf24h Жыл бұрын

Love your work, Do a little research on pond inline uvc sterilizing light. Couple of pond guys highly recommend.

@valerianthemackiii5896 Жыл бұрын

🤩👍 - Nice work! 100%

@nitehawk3869 Жыл бұрын

I agree, Eric, it's not a Sunday (for me) without Kevin and coffee.

@SWEET-2381 Жыл бұрын

Dude I absolutely love your channel! You give me so many crazy ideas haha😜😁

@wilbback8589 Жыл бұрын

I love the Ponder-Rock-sa ... I'd be turnin' it into an inukshuk ~

@makepoliticiansscaredagain Жыл бұрын

Maybe install some sort of lighting over the cedar shower head cookie to have an ambient light at night when showering after sundown

@michaelcrowley9008 Жыл бұрын

Didn't see what you had as a drainage, is it straight to the earth there? Dig a hole maybe? Or a pipe out to some safe place for the soap and puddle to gather? Enough to keep away from dropping down to your pond? Not sure the layout of the property, you probably have plenty of space in between. Anyway, nice build. As you stood in it I thought maybe was too short. I'm thinking if I do this thing I'd add a foot or two extra space between the two cartons. Maybe get a 3rd for the gap. Love the creativity here. Last thought, is that instant water heater rated for outdoor use? I was just thinking maybe add a small awning roof and walls over the top of it. A little open cabinet just to keep rain 🌧 water off the top and out of the vents. Etc. Great build, love watching these.

@okeating3663 Жыл бұрын

Genius, love the shower so rustic.

@gibsonmj1958 Жыл бұрын

Love your ideas. Any possibility of a future add-on: shut off switch in the inside. Allows for those modest folks to towel off from the inside

@dharmaslife Ай бұрын

I swear are you are my Brother from another mother! I love your creative ideas😊

@kellycarver2500 Жыл бұрын

Good job, guys. Now you need some marine grade urethane for that shower head mount and shelf, and the exterior..

@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын

You need to make an automatic fish feeder. Something really cool.

@hollandduck79 Жыл бұрын

Hello from the Netherlands. if you make the water supply tap on the inside you can save a lot of water. especially in between when you soap yourself and then rinse again thanks for the video. Sincerely Hollandduck

@larrytowe6672 9 ай бұрын

Wow, you guys did an amazing job on the shower, my only question is how does the shower drain and where does it go.

@DNLDVID 21 күн бұрын

I was thinking that also!?

@larrytowe6672 21 күн бұрын

It's just water, they can drain it right behind it on the ground.

@andrewcheshire244 2 ай бұрын

Great idea!!! Using those water containers and cages for a off grid shower. thanks!

@seazestyt 8 ай бұрын

Cool but I would build a box shelter around the gas device to protect the components from the rain. Over time it could be damaged.

@jamesseltenreich652 Жыл бұрын

Best content on the web, let’s do this, got my coffee and my cigar on the back deck in the sunshine for this one, thanks Kevin God Bless

@biggeeee9900 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, great idea, I think you will find mold and mildew in your shower over time. Cover the roof and add a solar light.

@ModernSelfReliance Жыл бұрын

The great thing with waterproof everything is power washing it takes very little effort. The whirly bird on the top pulls a pile of air out to dry it right up.

@jessebuckley6867 Жыл бұрын

So cool! The off grid is seriously becoming a little town with all the necessities. Full stop! Pressing play and walking away now! Get those views!

@oggiesfunnyanimalvideos2021 9 ай бұрын

Nice video. We are building a new bunkie and outdoor shower in 2024 and you shared some good ideas.

@user-uw1do2hb5s Жыл бұрын

Your creativity is amazing. Fantastic job 👍

@jessicad83 Жыл бұрын

Morning all! ❤

@joshua2400 Жыл бұрын

Morning! Not that ive slept sadly 😂 Jesus Christ the sovereign God loves you 😊 I hope you can personally get to know the Holy Trinity, God miraculously healed me of my chronic breathing issues that plagued me for years on a near nightly basis if not every single night God did this healing instantaneously within a group anointed prayer over my health, doing what nothing else would for years

@ppiechnik Жыл бұрын

Good morning to you!

@victorylovelace Жыл бұрын

I think this is one of the nicer off-grid showers I’ve ever seen. Love it!!

@trojanpussy Жыл бұрын

Kevin, you showed us another quality. You sing. Looking fore a yellow submarine to send to your pond.

@bethlyons6395 3 ай бұрын

You are So Effin Awesome . I love All of it.

@inthermheat8599 8 ай бұрын

Shark cage !. yeah dog. Keep cutting

@dottieburton5501 Жыл бұрын

you just amaze me when you start a project and I am thinking no way this is going to work and you make it work its so fun to watch you and Don build stuff thanks for sharing

@lindakooistra1889 Жыл бұрын

Clever & Classy!

@Suzwebb1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build. One of your best! Always enjoy seeing what you're up to next!

@cmclaren7 Жыл бұрын

LOVE this one. Talk about good clean fun.

@bigbandguru Жыл бұрын

Always love to see the amount of Art along with the practicality.. ❤

@flowstate555 11 ай бұрын

This showed up in my feed and when I heard you say New Dundee I had to replay it again!! In-laws are still there. Headed back there too from our west small world 😊.

@CarbootPickers-24 Ай бұрын

Yes In England has Phone boxes on the streets them Red ones 🎉😊

@timothyalanogrady 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the best Dyi off grid shower builds i have see . Really like the use of the ibc totes as a shower wall . Great job 😊

@hihoney1122 Жыл бұрын

Great idea on making the outdoor shower walls, using those containers.

@suddenlyhope 10 ай бұрын

Did I miss the drain? How does it drain and to where?

@user-sb2wz1px5z Ай бұрын

I was literally going to ask the same thing.

@hbogart6104 29 күн бұрын

The water just drains through the floor onto the ground

@58Kym 16 күн бұрын

As long as it drains away from where you walk, I suppose it doesn’t matter?

@Kampoengl-ly2eg Ай бұрын

This shower inspiration, i like❤it idea

@danielgagne485 Ай бұрын

Im gonna do this. What a great job.

@raquelbarba8139 Жыл бұрын

I love this idea!!!!

@mikestanley9176 Жыл бұрын

Puer genius using the framework as the main structure.

@martykennedy3962 Жыл бұрын

You and Don have done it yet again……pretty neat.

@stevenstadterman9725 Жыл бұрын

it will be great in the winter ..

@charlottejohnson7993 Жыл бұрын

I love it I can see me using it all the time

@TheMathMax 6 ай бұрын

cool project! been pondering this in my mind.

@staceyvegamarkum4071 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Awesome idea and brilliantly executed. 👏 👏👏

@mikedkc Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@patrickheavirland3599 Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Minnesota USA! Great project!!

@J9coughlin 9 ай бұрын

Cool saw mill

@mamacat315 Жыл бұрын

Another creative and innovative project by my favorite Canadian KZfaqr! 🥰😎 (and as always perfect craftsmanship!)

@timejumpertarot1114 Жыл бұрын

Kevin and Don killin’ it!

@gamingat3099 9 ай бұрын

I would probably throw a mirror in there too. Super cool shower!

@Valkyriepedersen Жыл бұрын

Thats so awesome.

@judyjenson2918 Жыл бұрын

Love, Love your content. You crack me up.I think you are where the saying" Your full of it" came from. lol. Don is a perfect contrast.

@bgurtek Жыл бұрын

Nice project, guys.

@tinanoel452 3 ай бұрын

That is one of the best idea I ever seen. I need to build one of those .

@taurota1554 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always...

@freefab-wt5rt 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic !!! All that I love !!!

@geoffmcelroy1897 Жыл бұрын

Been there and it's a pain that can not be expressed. I can say that it does not get easier and he handled it better than I did.

@MsVictoria4ever Жыл бұрын

This project is brilliant.

@KerriGilpin Жыл бұрын

Very cool build! (As always!) You never cease to amaze with the creativity and ingenuity of your projects. Love the cookie shower head, my favorite part 😁👍 But please build a tiny circular porthole window in the door, maybe cover with a frosted glass film 🤔