Skoolie Plumbing 💦 - A Complete Tutorial

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video we completely show you how to plumb you van conversion, Skoolie Build, or any 12v plumbing system.
We show you how to use shark bite fitting, talk about Pex piping, and how to connect the whole off-grid plumbing system.
Matt also walks your through how to use the right tools to complete your plumbing system including-
How to connect the water tanks
How to connect a 12v water pump
What does a accumulator tank do
Hot water heat
and more.
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@GoodToKnow-Hello 27 күн бұрын

Your instructions are clear, concise, and detailed without overwhelming. Awesome video!

@TheirHappyTrails 27 күн бұрын

Awesome!!! Thanks for letting me know, and I'm glad it was helpful!

@TheRougeChef 8 ай бұрын

Nice job. Simply explained and presented. Two things I would add. Back flow preventer between the city and bus side. And flexible hose on each side of the pump. Nicely done!!

@TheirHappyTrails 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the extra tips!!!

@MM-tn9zw 3 ай бұрын

Working on my build and was'nt sure where to start with the plumbing. Came across your video and now I know exactly what to do. You saved me alot of research. I appreciate it and I'm sure it has helped many. Thank You

@TheirHappyTrails 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Thank you for commenting and letting me know the video was helpful! If you have any other questions let me know!

@alvisjenkins1305 Күн бұрын

Pex pipe works is one use for plumbing but I have chose a flexable reenforced food grade plastic tubing. So easy to use over a pipe use.

@TheirHappyTrails Күн бұрын

@@alvisjenkins1305 nice!! Didn’t even know that was an option. What is it called?

@daryllvaughan3360 2 жыл бұрын

Have watched 3 of your videos now ... and GREAT explanation of the basics of solar and plumbing. Have enjoyed and learned from all three. As a new subscriber ... can only hope you continue.

@TheirHappyTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Daryll! This is Matt here. That’s a huge compliment! I’m really glad you are getting something out of the videos! Any suggestions on other topics? Thinks you might be looking to find?? Thank you!!

@christophercanty6287 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Great to know what tools use and how, many builds show what the final results are or leaking PVC pipes but not what the right way could be. Soon to build in Seattle WA

@TheirHappyTrails 5 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for letting us know that the video was helpful! If you have any questions just reach out! -Matt

@Sasha8pancakes 9 ай бұрын

You are a God send. Now I just need my brain to function properly.

@TheirHappyTrails 9 ай бұрын

Lol!!! Glad you got some good value from the video!

@bigjes73 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for the detailed video very informative helped so much thanks again!!!!

@TheirHappyTrails 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@reipatt3491 Жыл бұрын

Nice jacket 😉. Thank you for the tutorial!! It was great!

@TheirHappyTrails Жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy lol!!!

@1965ace 5 ай бұрын

Thank You crystal clear now.

@TheirHappyTrails 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Glad this was helpful

@AlexaaCapella 2 жыл бұрын

🖖🏽Very well done video. Excellent editing. Concise explanation. Def subscribed. This channel deserves a milly subs 💯

@TheirHappyTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you got something from the video! -Matt

@halleluYAH144 Жыл бұрын

Clear as mud 😄 thanks for teaching and sharring!

@TheirHappyTrails Жыл бұрын

lol! So is clear as mud a good or a bad thing? 😂😂 I’m very confused

@halleluYAH144 Жыл бұрын

@@TheirHappyTrails haha, good thing! Your drawings weren't the best but your explanations were on point which made me understand your drawings 😂

@Story_Rice 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Brother!!

@TheirHappyTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Story!

@crystaldragon8211 2 жыл бұрын

Another great teaching vid Matt. =D

@TheirHappyTrails 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Hopefully it helps if you ever need to make any changes 🤪

@zackpierce6541 7 ай бұрын

For starters, love the video and break down! I have a couple questions. 1. Did you/where would you put in a fliter? 2. Instead of putting 2 inlets for city and water tank fill, could you put a 3-way valve on the water tank fill to divert the city water past the system?

@TheirHappyTrails 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. We used one of the normal RV filters that you use with the hose as he filled the tanks. Then we had a water filter for drinking. You absolutely could put a three-way valve on the water tank, but in our configuration, it would’ve been harder to do to lift the bed up every time. it’s just whatever it would work best for you!

@cars0ne 10 ай бұрын

In the middle of a skoolie build. Great content broken down very well. To give you a hard time…hot water heater? Isn’t it just a water heater?😂

@TheirHappyTrails 10 ай бұрын

lol!!! I guess your right lol! Never thought of that before 😂😂 glad you like the video and found it helpful 👍👍

@digitaldrea 5 ай бұрын

This is the first video that helped me understand and had the most links but the only problem is you left out the which water filter to get and now I’m stuck

@TheirHappyTrails 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad to know it was helpful! You can get the water filter for filling at any RV section at Walmart :)

@digitaldrea 5 ай бұрын

@@TheirHappyTrails thank you!

@WildBirdMagik 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! for this video! I deeply appreciate your teaching, visuals, and knowledge! How much was your entire system? and what year did you build it in? Thank you!!

@TheirHappyTrails 4 ай бұрын

Hey! You're very welcome! Glad the video was helpful. We built this bus at the beginning of 2022! And do you mean the water system? I can send you a spreadsheet with all the links. Just send me an email TheirHappyTrails@gmail.com

@WildBirdMagik 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I meant the water system! I'll email you now, thank you! @@TheirHappyTrails

@chelseyteats3190 11 күн бұрын

Awesome video! My one question is, what about the gray water tank? Do I just run a hose from each sink & shower to the gray tank? That also needs a vent as well, correct?

@TheirHappyTrails 11 күн бұрын

@@chelseyteats3190 yes! And yes! I ran normal 1 1/2 inch pipe to my gray tank and used “gray tank 1 1/2” rubber garments” (look that up)

@TheirHappyTrails 11 күн бұрын

@@chelseyteats3190 glad it was helpful!

@mdbeddingfield 2 ай бұрын

Does the Max pressure of the water pump need to be lesser than or equal to that of the accumulator tank, or can it be a little more? For example, Im seeing that most accumulators have a 125 max psi, but Im finding 12v are typically either 100 max or 130 max.

@TheirHappyTrails 2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure about that. I would assume a person wouldn’t want to go over the max of the accumulation tank, but that’s just my best guess

@steveg2509 11 ай бұрын

What tank did you use (company). Class A Customs put a 1.5” on top and bottom kiddy corner, and a .5 “ on each corner kiddy corner to the big ones. Thanks

@TheirHappyTrails 11 ай бұрын

I got the tank from rec pro!

@steveg2509 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TreyJustice Ай бұрын

Need check valve for city pressure.

@TheirHappyTrails Ай бұрын

That can be done on the hose outside. That’s out most RVs do it

@TreyJustice Ай бұрын

@@TheirHappyTrails thx building mine now so many way to do it

@TheirHappyTrails Ай бұрын

@@TreyJustice absolutely!

@drivingdecimus 11 ай бұрын

Where did you get your water tank from?

@TheirHappyTrails 10 ай бұрын

Recpro.com

@jordanrenn1633 2 ай бұрын

I’ve heard from plumbers that shark bite is almost a guaranteed fail

@TheirHappyTrails 2 ай бұрын

For a normal plumbing system that might be correct. I’ve never had any issues with the ones that I used. They’re kind of like, not the best but the beginner friendly version of plumbing 😂.

@TTimmy41 2 ай бұрын

The information provided is helpful... but a complete tutorial? You never even begin to discuss gray water tanks and the draining system. It would also be nice if you took the time to explain city pressure and gravity filling and how that works. It feels like this is meant for "dummies", which is perfect and exactly what I wanted, but you started to lose me as soon as you assumed I knew how city pressure works and what the default choices are. Instead, it sorta devolved into you explaining your own personal setup instead of helping others understand the options, how they work and what reasons one would have to choose each one. Still a lot of helpful stuff here that I really appreciate, but I still feel like I had to go find 3 more videos to get a "complete tutorial".

@TheirHappyTrails 2 ай бұрын

Hey man, thanks for the input! It’s hard to gauge what people know and don’t know. Some things seem obvious to me and not to others. If you have an other questions specifically let me know. If you still feel lost about it, just do it. It’s way more simple than most people think, but you have to just do the work to understand it. Videos don’t fully cut it

@TheDieselStop 2 жыл бұрын

Never do water pipe spliced fittings it the walls ever!!!!!

@TheirHappyTrails 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by pipe spliced fitting?!

@TheDieselStop 2 жыл бұрын

Spliced behind the walls rather it be a 90 or Tee spliced fitting. All fittings should be easily acceptable with out removing walls or flooring. That’s what I was trying to say.