DIY Slide Out Hand Washing Station - Trucks, SUV, Overlanding

[@realpdm]

This is really clever. Making use of underutilized space is one of my favorite things to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Phillip! I agree and when I was doing this project I was also trying to brainstorm how I can utilize that back area behind the seats for some extra organized storage😉

[@280zone]

From a fellow Arizonan this is great idea not just for hand washing but a source for water in the event of an emergency around our deserts.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yeah, never a bad idea to have extra water especially in our summers!😅

[@jeepster1016]

All jokes aside. The variety of ryobi tools used in this video is phenomenal. They should cut this video for a commercial. 😂😂😂. Amazingly creative as always!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Todd! They’ve just got such a wide array of cordless tools and it’s cool when one of those odd ones comes in handy. Like that right angle drill… I don’t use it often but when you get that smaller space where nothing else fits it sure is nice to have it in the toolbox!😅

[@juantransportador]

HELLO from las Vegas Nevada, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@homesteadonomics]

And may God Bless you and your family as well!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Now that is a great idea! I couldn't do it in Alaska because our four season are WINTER, JUNE, JULY and AUGUST 🤣 But it sure beats using hand wipes! Don't forget a way to dry your hands! oooo first aid station! Cant wait!

[@robtowen]

We have a similar 4 seasons in Texas, the seasons are: Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer, and Christmas (Christmas lasts 10 to 16 days, not consecutively.)

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh yeah…. This would be rock solid up there 🥶

[@homesteadonomics]

@@robtowen haha…Arizona can relate😂. Of course my house is a bit higher in elevation so we get snow once or twice a year

[@JB-mf1zc]

That is alright! Well you don't always have a bottle of water with you and this handy little set up will serve the purpose! Good job! God Bless!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you John and May God bless you too!

[@tclodfelter8789]

It's be good for the dogs too...!!

[@loumonte658]

Outstanding. Very convenient, wouldn't call it overkill at all.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Lou!

[@RichOnLife-1]

I know that you mention “scrape material” in your builds, but they are always well thought out and your execution is spot on. Thank you for sharing!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Rich….much appreciated! 🙏😊

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[@MrJamezGamez]

I'm just being picky and having a laugh, but you said 'scrape'. 😂

[@RichOnLife-1]

@@MrJamezGamez Yes, yes I did! I could try to blame it on my phone, but pretty sure I did that myself!

[@toronado455]

that's awesome. i like that a lot. i especially like that you're using a gravity feed and no pump.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Great idea I will incorporate this into my camper/van build "ITS GREAT !"

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And a camper van sounds like a fun project in itself!

[@richardcompton2555]

Dude, I'm am continuously amazed at the work you do. Always effective, always professionally built, always well thought out and creative. I just love living my unskilled life through you. You are amazing.

[@homesteadonomics]

Well thank you Richard! But just remember, I only show the good clips on the videos. Plenty of mess ups and choice words behind the scenes 😂

[@robt2151]

Great idea (except for those of us with negative overnight temperatures). Version 2 has a copper pipe wrapped round the radiator hose to act as a heat exchanger and provide hot water. Don't forget the towel holder.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yeah a towel holder might be in order! And a heat exchanger piping run sounds like a super cool project….but a bit more in depth than this rather basic setup.

[@catgynt9148]

More than hand washing I see Olive enjoying an occasional drink on family road trips. Thanks for the great ideas. Wishing you and your family a blessed week and a gentle transition into spring. Peace brother

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes, it’ll get used for her as well! I’ll be adding here little travel dog bowl to that side of the slide out since you mentioned it. So thank you! And you have a blessed week as well!

[@robotica6089]

Cool & clever. Thnx!

[@rosstheboss100]

Love the use of craps from old projects! Keep up the hard work! We do appreciate your videos!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewfrench1941]

These videos are so interesting to watch

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Andrew!

[@fordfan3179]

I think it's a clever idea. It certainly shows what you can do with what's out there.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@minutemark]

That's a pretty clever use of extra materials!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Mark!

[@littlewhitedory1]

Interesting and entertaining! Oh, and maybe overkill! But the stories the next guy that owns that truck someday aught to be fun! Great fun build!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And yes, whoever guest this truck is gonna wonder why I did all these things to it. But as of right now, I plan to drive this one into the ground until it no longer runs.

[@1UMMA]

Genius...

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@michaelt.9372]

Short of a hot shower and a warm bed, a good hand washing is hard to beat.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yeah, especially when you’ve got grimy or dusty hands!

[@blackberryhideout5793]

Super fantastic!! Dream come true.

[@homesteadonomics]

I’ll allow you one free hand wash next time I see you. But then the remaining ones will cost you a vintage Buffalo nickel!

[@evansfamily1000]

Great little project, with good film footage, and nice to see you sporting your firefighter colors!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@mosheish]

You are a genius 👏 I want one for my car too.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@georgel3657]

I'm a bottle of water kinda guy but I admire the effort you put into these projects

[@homesteadonomics]

Yeah, it’s hard to beat the utility and simplicity of a good ol’ water bottle. This is more just to satisfy my tinkering needs. But speaking of water bottles, you might like my next video as it incorporates a water bottles into a shop first aid station for would irrigation. A little bit of a Rube Goldberg kinda contraption type thing😉

[@georgel3657]

@@homesteadonomics lol nice, SOLD!

[@rebelyell1580]

I love the idea - and I usually do not carry a bottle of water around so I think it would be quite useful (assuming I remembered to refill the bladder....)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@sanbaztinllamas5670]

That is genius 👏

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@dugdru2]

Good project - I might have to build one for my pickup.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@cleokey]

Nice job, another resource is windshield washer fluid under hood with built in pump. 🙂

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Alan!

[@fryreartechnology7611]

I love this idea!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@fryreartechnology7611]

@@homesteadonomics I'm at that point were I need to replace my truck it is a 1991 Nissan hardbody base and the last 12 years it been great but it's worn out and my next truck needs to be a 4 door because of my family the old single cab life isn't working well and I love getting ideas to customize it when I finely get to the point. Keep the great videos coming and great job!

[@RetiredTony]

As always great job buddy! Tony

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Tony!

[@StMyles]

😂 This was magnificent idea. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you St Myles!

[@henrypuyi5485]

Joe nice project. Love the ingenuity. Bear Down! Go Cats 🌵

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Henry! My fellow UA alum! 🙏😊

[@MakeitGoode1]

Ok, this is just cool! Nice and clean and simple design. Great idea!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!!

[@sdbigguy]

Great project. I was thinking it was to wash hands after playing with neighbor’s goats. How hard is it to refill the reservoir? I guess you can place a bucket under the nozzle and see ~ how much water you use to wash your hands and then know how many times you can use it before you need to fill it up. As a proof of concept I think you hit it out of the park. Thanks for sharing!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you… it’s not too hard to fill up. Just gotta wiggle it out from the back of the seat. So not super quick but not a pain either. Like Goldilocks and the 3 bears…. About the middle😉👍

[@adelacoburn1396]

That's a great idea, I like it. Nicely done I might add.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Adela!

[@mister-action1]

Very cool. I need a storage container like you made. I'm pretty handy. 😎 need to wait till it get warmer here in Indiana.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! As for the shop, I like it… cozy, no wasted space….BUT if I did it over again I’d do two containers parallel with a space between and put a roof over it so you’d have a nice large open air covered work area between. Then have the tools staged inside the containers for security after hours. And then you could even close up one or both sides with garage doors and regulate temp and wind as needed. Hmmm now I’m thinking too much😂

[@mister-action1]

@@homesteadonomics actually I was referring to the one under the truck seat.

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Great build and best of all it does the job thanks for sharing

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@lynnef3297]

Nice idea and nice build. Nice that you use what you have on hand, too. 😊👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Lynne!

[@mandyleeson1]

Absolutely genius idea and execution! 🙏🏻

[@robertweigandt9449]

That is a awesome idea!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Robert🙏

[@mnight207]

I just love this channel. Love your projects and the way you think. Can't wait for more unique projects

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you so much! Gotta another unique one coming tomorrow or the next day! Shop first aid cabinet with a little Rube Goldberg kinda mechanism to irrigate wounds😉

[@garagejim1956]

Extra clever!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice idea Joe! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

[@jalapenolover9213]

Very interesting project, thanks for sharing.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And btw….I love jalapeños too!

[@elitster]

So great

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@royparker7856]

That is a neat idea!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Roy!

[@randymoats2255]

A very cool, you like to play (work????) like I do. I was wondering where the paper towels are going to go. LOL. You're not done until you dry your hands. And I know you will find a place, your to organized to just throw them in the back seat. The truth is I have loved all your U-Tubes videos, I know they are hard work, so I always watch beginning to end and give you the thumb.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Randy! I appreciate that….. I may just have to add a little custom roll on the slide…hmmm, Now you got me thinking! 🤔🤪

[@kevinritchie9227]

What a cool idea!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Kevin!

[@tlsmas007]

Great idea and thanks for making the video. I always learn something new watching your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate you checking out the projects!

[@Asomesauc]

Great project 👍🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Very awesome project. I like how it turned out. Cheers! 👍👍✌️

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@karimullahramzanali9750]

🤩 wow that is awesome bro 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@gregorythomas333]

Such a simple thing but damn that's going to be handy :)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Gregory….I’m thinking it is going to come in very handy for sure. Gonna go to the dump tomorrow so it’ll get it’s first official ‘real use’

[@stuartkorte1642]

That’s clever. I have the under seat bag which help me organize but not good for a facet. The camelback is a great idea to have some onboard water. Just use a simple valve.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out🙏😀

[@LogicBob]

I love it!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Bob!

[@SpatialGuy77]

Excellent!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Love it! I always love the little projects!

[@homesteadonomics]

I do as well….kinda in that relaxing tinkering way. And it sure beats doing all the post holes, steel/concrete labor from the last video😂

[@DmitryValerevich]

Оригинальное решение 👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@blakebuilds1]

NICE!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you!

[@mmx3662]

Pretty cool! And very handy! Great video! :)

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you MMx3!

[@furgulley8077]

Thats pretty brilliant. I wonder how well the water container would hold up over time to the weather extremes? This could be extremely handy in so many situations.

[@kevinritchie9227]

Im sure he doesnt have to worry about it freezing...most of the time, anyway.

[@homesteadonomics]

I can’t say for sure…but I’ve hiked/hunted/fished with these camelback bladders for years and haven’t had one fail yet. BUT….over time the heat in the truck during our summers could be an issue. So I’ll likely keep an eye out for a more long term robust container

[@MrThewhip333]

I dig it , might do that for my dogs water. Water bottles pffffttt

[@gregmize01]

Awesome! 👍👍👍👍

[@homesteadonomics]

😀🙏. Thanks!

[@sinanfarage554]

That’s brilliant

[@wayneoliver3564]

Awesome build as always. Hello from your texas family.

[@homesteadonomics]

Hey Wayne! Thank you! And speaking of family, I’m gonna start calling you my cousin as I feel our families just have one of those crazy long intertwined histories together working jobs and developing relationships in a round about way. And even though we haven’t met in person I feel like a know you rather well from when Les or Papa Lynn or Norman mention you guys!

[@wayneoliver3564]

I like that idea. Speaking of family how is les.

[@homesteadonomics]

@@wayneoliver3564 he’s been through the ringer for sure….but is improving. Hoping he might be off the vent in another week or two. Lost over 40lbs. But we are continuing our prayers and trust that God has a plan for continued healing. But he is making progress each day.

[@wayneoliver3564]

We are all still praying for him here as well.

[@mikerogers9711]

Awesome Idea. 👍🏻

[@Momma4Freedom]

That is awesome!

[@OfficiallyGenuineGenetics]

Hey mate you can get tanks that have a tap on them that sit under the fender and you don’t need to open the door

[@homesteadonomics]

Very cool… I’ll have to check those out, thank you!

[@sislertx]

Oh man i need that storage box too...tho the.wash thing would be better if it was a paw washer too...maybe some sort of hose

[@homesteadonomics]

I’ve got one of those pressurized ones called a ‘waterport’ that we take on camping trips. Perhaps that’ll go on the other side. We use it for showering, etc

[@stilcrazychris]

Joe that's pretty good, but I just use a load of hand sanitizer w/a towel, then wipe & repeat like the direction on my shampoo bottle..... lol..... You've got way to much time/water on your hands these days. Guess you've got the honey-to-do-list already done for this winter..... I'm just joking around w/you. It is a cool idea. Wish I had that instead of wipes when my kids was young, but I would of had to mount a pressure washer too to get that mud off of them when we went mudding in the ATV-s. Happy washing, Chris from Missouri

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh man that brings back memories of my mom hosing us off when we would play in the mud😂

[@andrewjones-productions]

Very nice indeed! I wish you'd left a link to that tap (aka faucet) in your description though. I've never seen one like that before.

[@homesteadonomics]

I think I paid about $25 about a year and a half ago when I bought it. But here is the current link😉👍 www.amazon.com/Dura-Faucet-DF-DF350-CP-RV-Drinking/dp/B01N3119MK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=19VES6LW6QVL4&keywords=RV+faucet+hand+washing&qid=1647047665&sprefix=rv+faucet+hand+washing%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-4

[@fallbrkgrl]

Love it!!! Any chance we could clone you, so you could come out here and help a couple of old ladies? Joe, you are the best! ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎🐐

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! But if the clone comes out better then my wife might want to trade me with the better version 😂

[@fallbrkgrl]

@@homesteadonomics 😆

[@matt_1984_]

Good video

[@gregkahle9046]

Great idea, cool project! I'm wondering if you'll ever get your Ryobi power tools dirty lol. Have a great day!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks! And the clean tools is just because they are newer. I’ve got some older ones that look really rough and beaten up. But they don’t make it on camera anymore…. Not pretty enough😂

[@Environmenthrall]

Clever!

[@sonicolton2971]

Now you environmentally safe soap and a towel!

[@kastenolsen9577]

Now you need a towel rack!

[@tall14dude]

I'm relatively new to your channel. Have you done a shop tour? It looks really nice and I'd like to see how you setup the cabinets and bench

[@homesteadonomics]

I actually haven’t done one yet….as I’ve meant to do a drawer organization project. And finish up some shelving projects I have planned for the door side of the shop. But when I do get a couple of those things done I’ll likely do one. Right now most of my drawers are just clutter bombs😂

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Pretty slick idea. As for the haters let see what they come up with.

[@MStrickkk]

Do you have any plans to deal with pressurization in the Arizona heat? Here in Florida I've had all kinds of things pop in sealed containers, not even inside a vehicle.

[@markb.1259]

Neat little project! What's a person gotta do to make sure that algae doesn't start growing in the bladder/jug? Add a cap full of bleach to the water?

[@homesteadonomics]

I think just a couple, 2-3 drops would do it. And they’ve also got some sanitizers/stabilizers that are meant for water storage too. I think one is called something like ‘aerobic oxygen’ and it’s made for consumable water. But the bleach would do the trick at a much lower cost though

[@biologistjim4905]

Talking about using 15% of the human brain 🧠 which is 50% more that the average yahoo, you never cease to amaze me with your ability to be creative and practical. You set a example for us wannabes, and you are an American Patriot to boot ‼️‼️ Meanwhile I’ll go back to looking for stuff in my mess.🇺🇸🇺🇸😝😆😝😆😝😆😝😆😝😆😝😆

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Jim! 🇺🇸 yeah I can’t remember specially what the estimate is for brain use is on average, but I’m pretty sure there’s a large percentage of people that lost half of that amount over the last couple years😂. I’m praying they get some of it back soon with this crazy world 🙏🤪

[@moonpeach4684]

👍

[@gregorystell6858]

I have young kids and something like that would come in handy because you know they don't always wash their hands after playing in the park or going through the store or the bathroom

[@homesteadonomics]

Yes it would for sure!

[@BigSkyAtNight]

What will you think of next? Very handy, lived through organization in your truck!

[@NelloCambelli]

Creative Genius - from where does it come? Socrates had some ideas.

[@homesteadonomics]

My wife would say a ‘creative mess maker’ as the aftermath of my projects usually requires hours of cleanup😂

[@NelloCambelli]

@@homesteadonomics yeah, but she and your daughter marvel at the magnificence of. The Greenhouse, Playhouse, water collection system, chicken coop & run, goat pen, porch swing and wood steamer. Ohhhhh, then there are the camping memories with a bath.

[@philradke5831]

My 4 year old marveled at your project this morning, but she asked where does your soap go? I was wondering where your hand towel/paper towel hold was installed. Could you turn your overhead "oh $h*t" bar into one?

[@homesteadonomics]

She’s smart! And the overhead bar would be a work for sure!

[@khamsibq]

We prefer in our country to put it in the rear bumper from underneath

[@kenl5217]

I got an idea. You can modify the whole seat back into a giant bladder. I bet it could hold 5 gallons

[@homesteadonomics]

I’m actually looking for a container that would fit a little better in that back underseat area that would hold a bit more water than the camelback bladder. But it’ll have to have just the right profile… so it’ll likely be the current one for a while.

[@avisitorhere]

Some other people are going to look at this as a handy beer tap dispenser.

[@homesteadonomics]

Hmmm…. Now you got me thinking🤔😂

[@elitelawn9547]

Very unique idea. I just use a water bottle....lol

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! And a good ol’ water bottle works as well😀👍

[@Gunfighter25.5]

How did you mount the water bag. My seat bag doesn't release.

[@homesteadonomics]

The back of my seat doesn’t either. I had to fish a little paracord loop behind the seat to hold it. Not the most convenient but works decently well

[@athenarocar]

Cool idea. It will only work if you have weather above 32F year round. Knowing most people, they would forget it and it will freeze. For the land of ice and snow, the north.... This will never work.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yep, it would need to be drained in winter for sure. Here it’s okay unless we get into the low 20’s or teens.

[@mpboyer3]

25% of the water replaced with rubbing alcohol.

[@Dicer328]

Here's a top tip for everyone - spray bottle, 1 part regular hand soap : 5 part water, old t-shirts as rags. You're welcome.

[@crisvega7588]

Nahhhh. This project utilizes unclaimed space and materials while allowing one to problem solve and hone skills. This type of project is beyond a spray bottle and more about letting creativity flow.

[@homesteadonomics]

Sounds like a good option… thanks! I think that’ll pair nicely since I didn’t include the little soap holder. Maybe in one of those really tiny travel spray bottles just stored in thr tray

[@ddoyle11]

Yes, using a water bottle would work. But that’s not cool. This is cool!

[@fitztastico]

Concrete dust on my hands drives me _so_ crazy that I actually started bringing gloves with me to the big box store and putting them on any time I touch the bags. I thought I had some random OCD about it and it didn't bother other people

[@homesteadonomics]

Don’t worry….drives me crazy too! Like nails on a chalk board kinda crazy 😬

[@LeeDrew]

When are you going to retire from your full time Joe .. so you can fulfill your true calling as a builder, tinkerer, cactus candy maker? It's always a pleasure to watch your builds and projects.

[@homesteadonomics]

Oh man….that won’t happen for at least another 5 years. I’ve got 15 in the system and 20 is the earliest. But depending on what our ‘wise and prudent’ leaders do, perhaps the retirement system may not even exist by then😭😂. All we can do is just play it one day as a time and pray for the best…haha But I would like to tinker and do projects like this full time for sure! But.I gotta make sure all the debts are paid and the income stream away from the fire service is secure enough. But with that said, I have been contemplating setting up a little mobile handyman/custom projects business on the side in preparation from the end of the fire service career🤔.

[@ohske]

☺👍👍👍👌

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you 😊 🙏