Ford Transit Van Build | Plumbing & Installation of Our Van Water System!

[@KenLeonard]

That plastic type tends to bow at the walls a bit over time. Not a big deal but retightening the screws on the seal is a good idea periodically. We use that tank for fuel in experimental aircraft.

[@blazingwanderers]

Thanks for the reminder- we are just in the process now of tightening things up again and will do this as well!

[@Repect4]

@@blazingwanderers I used metal straps like for holding pipe to rafters around mine like an old school barrel and it worked pretty well been about 2 years

[@johndavid1585]

Nice job. Did you fabricate those blue plastics Pex support clips ?

[@blazingwanderers]

We bought the clips at Lowe’s where we also bought the Pex tubing!

[@cheryl7917]

Great video! Where did you get the gray tank you put under the step in the van?

[@blazingwanderers]

We purchased the grey tank on eBay - it is a Todd Marine 6 gallon water/holding tank.

[@cheryl7917]

Thanks!@@blazingwanderers

[@Iamandthatiam]

how did that ball valve worked out for you in the long run being exposed to elements?

[@blazingwanderers]

We just went through the van to check valves and tighten fittings recently. Evening has been working well and we have not had any issues yet with the water system!

[@melindacastillo3774]

What brand of Pex A did you use?

[@blazingwanderers]

The brand is Apollo and we bought it at Home Depot!

[@melindacastillo3774]

@@blazingwanderers Thanks. Does all your fittings has to be Apollo brand too?

[@blazingwanderers]

@@melindacastillo3774no. We used some parts that were Apollo brand and other parts we ordered from Amazon. Whatever you choose, just make sure they are for Pex A tubing, not Pex B.

[@johannvanveelen248]

What brand instant hot water heater did you use here in your build? I want to use a propane on demand and undecided where to mount this. I am concerned about the exhaust and the heat. I'm wondering if a heat shield will be adequate. I would like to mount this under the bed, inside the back door, and the back end of the over the wheel well water tank. Im not sure if this is feasible. I don't want to mount this on the back door and have it hanging over the bed.

[@blazingwanderers]

So, we installed the Eccotemp L5 Portable Outdoor Tankless Water Heater. We have the propane tank in a sealed cabinet inside the water cabinet on the rear passenger side of van under the bed, right next to the water heater. You raise a good point about the exhaust and heat. We do have venting cut into the bottom of the garage cabinet door and a vent right over the water heater to provide air turnover. We are not as concerned about exhaust and heat based on the two scenarios for which we would use hot water: 1) for the sink to wash dishes, and we use our water frugally so the hot water tank is only kicking on briefly each time I use hot water, and 2) the outdoor shower, which has to happen with the back door open, and so then we don't really have to worry about exhaust issues since both doors will be wide open! We modeled our build for propane tank and the water heater off of @FarOutRide and @SevenOSavage builds, so I would also encourage you to take a look at their builds which are excellent. Finally, we do have a CO detector mounted in our bed area and we also cook with our slider ajar/open and with the MaxxAir Fan on to vent when using our propane stovetop. So far, we have not run into any issues, so it is working well for us. Hope this helps, and good luck!