How to Build a Basic Water System For Your Van - #Vanlife Basics - Episode 1

This is the start of a new mini-series I am adding to this channel called Vanlife Basics, and in it, we're going to cover some of the basics, starting with how to build a basic water system for your van. Check out the parts list below and thanks for watching and subscribing!

The Parts List for the Basic Water System:

1/4" Pex Tubing: this was purchased at a local Home Depot as a 3' remnant

[nlight]

This!!!! After all the waterpump and electrical videos ive seen, this is the simple water system ive been looking for! Thank you!

[applesbighatranch]

Doesn't get much better than this presentation of how to assemble a simple fresh water system fer yer mo-bile environment. THANK YOU.

[AngieL-pwos]

This video was great! I had to build a portable sink for my clinic. This video was easy to follow and super helpful for our project. These types of sinks can get very expensive and having this area plumbed would have cost even more. This set-up could work anywhere like a shop or garage. Thank you for your help! Stay safe out there.

[panorgasmic]

The best water system in the whole world! Thanks for that

[michelepromastertravel]

I wanted to thank you for this video. I followed your instructions and my simple water system in my ProMaster is Amazing. Video's like yours made my job so much clearer and easier. One thing I didn't do was use the Whale Gusher pump and now I'm regretting it. I got the traditional small circle black foot pump and it only pumps a few ounces at a time, and that's just not good enough if you're filling a pan or dog dish. I did a detailed video for my channel but I need to go back now and buy the Gusher and install that.

[bc]

After watching many plumbing for your RV videos, this is the only one that made much sense. Thanks for leading me to the light.

[lurklingX]

*thank you* for listing the parts and links to them! also for a concise, helpful vid. there are a lot on YT well, let's say are less instructional and more a waste of time just watching a sped up build of whatever.

[TerryManitoba]

I've got the same foot pump & 3 - 5-gallon Jerrys, Been rocking my system for the last 2.5 years. As you have pointed out it is a very functional simple enough system. I don't figure I'll be changing mine any time soon. Pro Tip --- Using a Berky filter I also fabbed up a great custom water filtration system - Gold I say for more consistent morning coffee brews and perhaps fewer tummy issues...

[Crestone-saju]

Thank you so much… I did same setup but used garden quick disconnect with 1/2 inch hose line end for both sides.

[jeffconn]

Wondering if you had any vacuum issues in your supply jerrycan? It looks like the one you use have an air ingress port, but some jerrycans don't. Would the quick connect system only work with a vented jug?

[antoinettejohnson]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thanks for providing all the links, too!!! Just subbed to your channel because I like the clarity you provide. I’m looking forward to watching and learning more from you!!!

[sneil]

I like your installation; it gave me a lot of ideas on parts to use. tnx

[vandweleer]

I did like your wood work in background, hope you posted info on them in ch.

[TheThejatsman]

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking and looking for, subbed

[ntrescue]

After viewing this I did the same but used an electric pump and it works great.

[ValidescopeWest]

This is exactly what I was looking for.

[rachelavil]

What is the title of your electrical video called for vanlife? Thanks for showing this!

[martyhandley]

Love your no nonsense a good time when I see your video notifications, doesn’t matter the content....ur funny to see some stuff about a retired chef and like to watch others interested in feeding bought the stuff to try your bread rockin it on bud....

[laurac]

Thank you..it’s the best system if seen so far. Thank you for sharing.

[kimewell]

I can't thank you enough for this video I appreciate it so much to give you a little background sir I am visually impaired and I have trouble seeing the other videos and Sometimes do not hear very well either and nothing against the other videos it's just that they were not as clear as yours and you have helped me so much I appreciate it the description and everything was just so clear and so understandable and I will be Subscribe to your channel I am looking forward to the creepy cabin and I will let you know once I get my automatic dispenser hooked up how it goes thank you you are so helpful and professional God-bless I hope you and your family have a wonderful year and years to come