How Much Water I Use While Living In A Van

[@dreastag90]

I nominate Ben for "Cleanest Boy"

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Even when you think you're being boring - you're not. I love your humor and video / editing style! 🙌🏼

[@myfavs253]

I've lived in three campers and never used the tanks. I had a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. If I were you I would capture that cold water in the shower in something like a tea kettle or pitcher and use that for the pets or teeth brushing and then reuse that water for flushing the toilet.😎

[@PaulThePunter]

One day this is going to be the biggest van channel out there, such a good edit. I would like to see how many different types of places you can park and sleep in a week...that's a challenge for ya!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Sounds like a challenge I might have to take on!

[@makaylarose6607]

I’m literally an 18 year old college student who recently got furloughed and your content is one of the only positive things in my life .... Thank you and give archer a pet for me

[@wildestcowboy2668]

You doing okay now young lady?

[@Meghanandmatt]

I️ love this! Thank you. I’m thinking while you wait for the shower to heat up, you can fill the pet bowl. It may help save you some

[@gryffyleelee]

Great idea!

[@joepprado]

Proper term is a “sea shower”. Used by naval ships to save fresh water at sea.

[@phoenixgirl70]

Omg I didn’t leave a comment for this one? Must be why it popped up after watching the latest Crusty vid. I was about to click off but got sucked in again because I just can’t get over how you make a water tank video so damn entertaining. There’s a tank full of tears for the people missing out on your amazing content. Anyway, a prayer to the algorithm gods to shine on this channel.

[@cstuhl]

I enjoy watching your adventures with Archer and Rocky. You might consider switching to a low-flow shower head (1.25 GPM). There is one for 8 bucks on Amazon that works great.

[@erichtomanek4739]

In Oz you would never freeze your ass off. You would freeze your arse off! Good video, now I have to check how many litres are in a gallon.

[@evilcam]

Eleven days is pretty amazing, especially with taking a bunch of showers in among it all. Is this something you've learned to do over time to naturally conserve water since you've been living in that van for almost 2 years, or did you have the presence off mind to be this economic with your water consumption from the beginning? BTW, I think this is a great video, because it gets at the important bits of info, in water use, while still making it entertaining and unique and distinct from other RVers and vanlifers who've made vids where they just talk about their water consumption. Lastly, I would like to see a vid about the day to day pet maintenance. How often Rocky needs to go out, how much water and food you give him, what he does while you're out working, and those sorts of things. Likewise, what Archer does when you're out, how often you clean his box or he goes out, how much water and food he takes, too.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Water consumption is something I'm slowly getting better at and wasn't too aware of until I started living in a van where it wasn't abundant. I could probably document everything that goes into having a dog and a cat in a van one of these days!

[@BRP42]

A good test to see how far you can go. Need to know if you face the zombie apocalypse. Lol

[@erinmandeville8297]

Would love to see how long your batteries last when you’re not hooked up to shore power!

[@BuildingWithZach]

This

[@khwuansiri942]

Now bcoz of the COVID lockdown you probably can’t travel or do things with your friends much but maybe you can film something while being lockdown with your kids instead. Such as cooking day with Rocky. Filming your kids while they’re waiting for you in the van. I want to know what they’re talking about. Interview your kids how it is like to be living in a van. Filming day to day life routines kind of vlog. Anything you film I enjoy watching coz it looks real to me n you make it different than other Chanels. I like how you’re being yourself n you seem to be a funny guy. Also sometimes your kids comments are hilarious. Thank you for making me laugh n sharing your life with us audience! Looking forward to see the next adventure of yours!! P.s. Have you considered about putting Rocky n Archer’s comments on the stickers that you made? Sorry for my weird n long comment but you don’t have to be bother or even read it. 😅😅

[@GeckoHiker]

Cook once, eat many times. Shower once, that's good enough. I'm dreaming of my next camper van. It will have an Air-2-Water generator, a recirculating shower, insta-hot water heater, plus a composting toilet and methane generator for cooking and heating. Maybe one day all housing will be designed like that ... mobile, self-contained, self-powered, with onboard recycling built-in.

[@alanwestport]

PLEASE NOTE that you should look for a drinking water grade hose such as the Teknor Apex Zero-G from West Marine if it's also filling your drinking water. BPA free is always best.

[@Mike2trys]

you should find a bucket with a magnet on it to stick to your shower wall to catch that cold water. then you can re purpose it for something... if that little bit would even matter lol

[@jkp20]

I do this and I live in a house. Use the water for plants, pets and sometimes flushing the toilet. Also you should try leave in hair conditioner which saves from rinsing it out. Love your channel.

[@tonkabear2369]

I was thinking the same thing. Gotta be a way to collect, even if it’s just enough to brush teeth.

[@E.R.Schnaben]

Always run the hot water in our house into an empty gallon milk bottle until it gets hot. Then use the shower. Then use the bottled water for all potted plants and even some in ground yard plants. Living in S CA for years with its water woes, has initiated this method. Conserve, conserve, conserve.

[@Mike2trys]

I commented that but really I don’t think the video is about trying to conserve his water, it’s more about how much he uses on a normal basis.

[@yevkenny]

Also, really great call on the flex hose. I was hesitant to carry a water hose cuz they're so big, but a flex hose is a game changer

[@jamesnikki5]

When brushing teeth, using a cup or glass for getting your tooth brush wet and then rising your mouth really saves water, trust me tour bus tips! haha

[@gryffyleelee]

Great idea!

[@thebespokebird]

Literally came here to say that! Plus you can rinse your tooth brush in the cup with whatever water is left after swishing.

[@Raghouse720]

You should do a weekly or monthly expenses video, I would watch that.

[@trudiswanson9855]

You make me laugh DCMV. Mate, I NEVER grow bored. 🏝🐞 🇭🇲 Thumbs up to that water conservation. OOPS! The "Goof tooth" will get you every time.

[@eddiesmedley4785]

great video again! I got an idea, how about a week or so of food shopping/cooking/storing??

[@antheawitts1121]

Just went back and watched some Of your old content. Funny seeing you and the pets looking younger and slimmer (Rocky)🤫 Anyways just wanted to share that I’ve been trying to watch the adds and hit like button as much as possible. Hopefully your numbers will start to pick up and your channel will grow a lot more this year?!! I think that what your doing day to day is just like most people’s realistic van day life. Not every image is IG ready!! Just like the honesty and real life content your producing. Good luck with your KZbin Channel and Shoe company ( which btw, I think you should put up an add for on your channel) it would rude not to!! Stay safe guys 🚐🐶🐱🐾🎥😷❤️

[@morganallen7053]

your not boring.. day in the life video!!

[@alexwyler4570]

Future video? After living in the van for so long, could you do a video on what it would take to keep the van cool in the summer and warm in the winter with insulation? what would be the ultimate R for the floor, the walls and the ceilings? you mentioned in a previous video that a fan just recycled hot air. But AC can drain your battery pretty fast if the van is not properly insulated. i would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Thanks!

[@dogcatmanvan]

I have a lot of opinions on this, but I wanted to wait until I found some type of solution for the issues.

[@bchurchill3551]

Video ideas? Just keep being you! Well, maybe show us your morning van routine, evening van routine, and “da da da da da”. (as you would say).

[@jerrry6868]

you could also catch the water your wasting while waiting for it to warm up in a bucket/bowl and use that for the fur babies drinking water or dishes :)

[@MarkEMiller]

love this topic, it's not sexy but its the real deal when ur van lifing

[@philialovefam]

Can we have a day in the life of the Pets?!!!

[@fromscratchauntybindy9743]

Imagine how much more water would be saved using a composting loo 😀 33 gallons = almost 125 litres 5 gallons = roughly 18 litres.

[@yevkenny]

Amazing ability to make something as mundane as daily water usage so fun to watch

[@nicolemayer1671]

Bird bathing it yess!

[@elsestelema6273]

You make my day with your pet comments!

[@idonotliveinkentucky]

This is exactly the type of content I subbed for. I've always loved that you show some of the more realistic/practical sides of vanlife in a lot of your videos. Keep it up dude!

[@dapples7985]

More adventures with Archer and Rocky!

[@sandraadams4940]

Another good one. Keep it up.

[@jfxl1977]

Great video! Loved the "soap making weird noises" part! HAHAHAHA! Good info to have when planning water use. Also gives a really profound perspective on how much water we use vs. how much water we really need to use. Happy New Year Ben! Thanks for keeping the channel going! May 2021 be the year this thing explodes! Such great characters and content!

[@reggielongstroke7980]

Bonus Round! was too funny!!!

[@keving4081]

You are always good for a laugh which at this point counts as a public service. I would pee in a bottle and dump it in the yard if anyone complains Rocky is your scapegoat. For "solids" put a plastic bag in your toilet add some cat litter and drop it in the trash. Archer is your scapegoat here. Utilize these assets(pets) and save water. thanks for the video.

[@nmartin5551]

I have to thank you for “being real” as they say. Brave shower sequence! And as always, love cat and dog!

[@elsestelema6273]

Happy new year to you and your two travel companions 💕💕💕

[@thebigmann81]

I stock pile dishes in a large bucket then when I get enough then I wash them . I have stainless steel dishes for mobile so no accidentally breaking.

[@mandyg8022]

This was a great idea for a video, and also has a Flashdance reference. Twofer!

[@pearbasket]

Using a washcloth would help you take more efficient showers! ☺️

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

You are so insane. Love your vids! Always a cheer up.

[@evelyndunn50]

Love the real deal thanks for the information.

[@van.gypsies]

I love this 😆 I only have 10 gallons of water at the moment in my van .. 😅 with 5 gallons in a gravity fed jar for my bathroom for brushing my teeth 🦷

[@maryleabenson6853]

Great info. I'm going to have 2-7 gallon containers. No shower, no toilet, no sink. But I do have a dog, a cat and a stove for cooking so I'm hoping for two weeks between fills. Also I have an Anytime Fitness membership and a dry toilet.

[@SereneNomad]

This was an awesome video and super helpful, thank you. Helps give me an idea of what size of tank I want to put in my bus.

[@joelvandruff3851]

Kramer from Seinfeld. Embrace the chaos.

[@RWBlakeArt]

This was mint and exactly what I needed to know... I noticed your shower was over 2 gpm (if that's the term).... I know there's some under 2 that would help reduce too

[@greggtilghman6349]

That was a fantastic video!!!

[@maria2162]

😂😂 loved the shower show and tell 😂🤣

[@wanderer1343]

Great Video. Like seeing how long things last

[@edward996]

Please go on more adventures! I loved your dirt bike trip. With Covid I know it’s hard. Definitely would chip in on a gofundme to help pay for the trip.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Season two should be out soon!

[@cesalt2408]

I’m building in 40 gals of water, so this was super helpful for projected use.

[@adamm7521]

Thanks for the video!

[@sandygraham7943]

Love love your videos, they just get better and better ! I'm am shopping for a water tank for my van this really helped me figure out what size tank I really fo need . Keep up the awesome videos !

[@greenfeeld]

Hey Ben have you thought about using an water atomizer to shower? There are fancy Kickstarter products but I think I've seen them on more standard appliances as well. This can cut down water consumption by 60-70%.

[@SoCalKevin]

I’ve been wondering exactly this for the past week! Great timing!

[@donnyt857]

I love it! You make it entertaining. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanmeyer1213]

Never thought about the average consumption of water in a van, nice vid!

[@RandecentYT]

have you made a video about how much you spend a month living in a van? -- love your content btw :-) !

[@dogcatmanvan]

No not really since my living situation is a bit different with running a shoe company. Most of my expenses go toward that. I guess I could exclude that and explain where it all goes.

[@Jynx2700]

Thanks man, I have been trying to figure out the rough usage vs size for my build. Got 6 months to complete it and I am just now finishing the design phase and getting ready to start building. Given your video I now have a pretty good idea that 30gal is more than enough for 2 people (no shower) I had been running off the game plan / idea of 1 gal a day per person as that's how we planned water when I was in the military, so at least I was not too far off lol I don't suppose you can do a video similar to this for your solar / battery life? Still not sure how much power I should go for, and I am too lazy to run around grabbing all the electrical measure info and doing the math, so one of these but for power would be great and hey free video idea lol

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've been planning on making a video about energy consumption for a while now. I just need to take the time to do it!

[@DarkAcademia96]

You need to make more videos Ben lol

[@saraolive1]

Awesome editing as usual! Thanks for the hilarious video 😅

[@mcshawnboy]

What were your steps to build your rig? Research, evaluation, planning? What was your flowchart of buildout & how did you allow for repairs or replacement? What about keeping warm/cool spray foam, panels,wool etc. I gave you a like & sub. What are your tattoos of?

[@Tigman68]

Love your videos!!!!! I’d love to see more what happens with the animals when you need to be out and about. How do you keep them safe temperature wise?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'll probably make a video during the summer going over what I do since the winter is pretty straight forward with my furnace hooked to a thermostat.

[@skwishtopher]

Great video!! 👍🏽 have you done a video on your stove! I am still deciding if I want to go with propane stove or Induction

[@charlottealgarin8241]

"Military Shower" ... LMFAO" ... When I was deployed ... it was called "Combat Showers"

[@J3lbow]

You said in the video you only cooked once every couple of days, could you make a video about that?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm a terrible cook, but maybe that'll be funny to watch haha

[@jennifershields2827]

Hey! I'm a dog cat van WOman! LOL 6 ft tall in a low roof van. Argh!! Ha! Come visit in Garden Valley Ca. and help me fix my van. I'm struggling here. No I'm not hitting on your cute little hyde, I'm old. LOL 😆

[@BrooKeLauRenD]

Oddly entertaining 👍

[@phoenixgirl70]

I know, I don’t know how he does it!

[@gabakusa]

Why don’t you collect water from the roof of your van? I saw one video here doing that

[@alexwyler4570]

have you thought of redoing a video called :" My Van Design" to trick the youtube algorithm in getting you more subscribers? you are fun to watch. you should have more subscribers.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Like another van tour of the same van? haha I'm in no rush for a bunch of subscribers at this point. If it happens it happens

[@alinethani2236]

this was helpfull thanks dude! :))

[@kingbryan4725]

Like the 🐕 🐈 sound effects 😁🔥💩

[@georgemohr7532]

Answered some of the questions that I have. However, bacteria grows in water (think vaporizers) how to prevent that from happening especially when you are brushing your teeth?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm not too worried about it when brushing my teeth. I have a water purifier for drinking water

[@linnsterlingcurebeliefinad1725]

You know what?ELLIOTT SMITH HAD A IRANGE STOKING CAP.KINDA LIKE THAT ONE!you should get his blue moon great double album.

[@mailacharles3326]

watching ❤️

[@racehorsecharlie6423]

Vanlife meal planning! How does that work?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I guess it comes down to how much I can fit!

[@alexwyler4570]

Have you considered a marine pump to minimize how much water comes out at the time when you brush your teeth for instance? you can answer in a future video. Thanks!

[@alexwyler4570]

Does Kate thinks the foam insulation is working out in her van? She had lots of windows in her van. Is she using insulated window covers? staying cool in the summer? could a cat/dog spend the day in the van? thanks!

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm about to go visit her to see how she's doing! I might make a video about it.

[@karenfranz7262]

👍

[@ninja1antelope]

Japanese style - use a bucket🤔 For a shower.

[@warpixelis7650]

Please tell my how your pump knows when the presure is right? I just put pump switch near sink ant hit it every time I use it. And the only way to make it work I cqn imagine is to put baėometer and arduino and over complicate itXD

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm not sure what pump you're using, but if you snag an accumulator tank you should be able to reach proper pressure within your lines within a few seconds as long as you have no leaks.

[@omalo3645]

alright, this is exactly what I was wondering about!, except my dog drinks a lot every day, so...did your animals drink outside this experiment? you helped me get closer, thanks!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Rocky drank some extra water at the office when I would go to edit from time to time. Who know's what Archer drinks when he goes outside!

[@stringjeans7035]

Pro tip - let the water get warm BEFORE you step in the shower. Woof!

[@sandraadams4940]

That's not saving water.

[@dogcatmanvan]

I typically do, but that's not as entertaining as me standing in the cold water.

[@sandraadams4940]

@@dogcatmanvan anything for a laugh

[@thebigmann81]

35 gallon a week on shower without any think else

[@lunatune3714]

How did you measure how much water you use when taking a shower....crazy that you use so little for everything else so I wonder if the 5 gallon shower is accurate.

[@dogcatmanvan]

I just multiplied the gallons per minute for the shower head by the amount of time I had the water running

[@jcbaily5559]

Would it not be easier, considering everything, to plan on filling your water tank once a week whether you needed to or not? That way, you know how it fits into your schedule and would know you, in most cases, would not run out of water so if you wanted to take a longer shower now and then you could and still have enough water for your other activities! Why be concerned about running out of water each week????? Have a great day!

[@rosem5558]

Hi, pretty sure he just did that for the video... no one waits until they’re completely out of water, he’s smart and probably knows very well when he needs to fill it

[@vikingprepper2948]

👍👍👍👍

[@lovinglife3954]

Thanks! Is that a food grade hose?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm not sure, I haven't tried to eat it yet!

[@lovinglife3954]

@@dogcatmanvan haha

[@alexwyler4570]

do you have a water heater?

[@dogcatmanvan]

Yep I made a video about it in the build series

[@Galluchh]

Why does your dog always look so anxious!!!

[@Galluchh]

Great video as always though. Looking forward to the next one

[@phoenixgirl70]

I read up on that breed of dog (Blue Heeler) they’re intensely loyal and known as “shadow dogs” because they’re so attatched to their owner/family. I think he just loves Ben a lot! Plus pets seem to want attention when you’re doing something else, even talking to a camera. They’re just funny little beasts 🐶🐱

[@dogcatmanvan]

He's an anxious dog with a ton of energy.

[@markg6jvy135]

👍👏👏

[@docb.9908]

You don't make frequent enough video's...I think.

[@fishernate]

I didn’t get notified for this video. KZbin must think you’re a Trump supporter or something. By the way, one of your more entertaining videos. But you could read the phone book for 10 minutes and I’d still watch.

[@OLIVIA8302-c9y]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@patrickh8602]

Don't need to hear you peeing dude! 😂