How To Install A Cheap Camper Van Sink & Plumbing System

[@BrendanExplores]

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[@Alivefrom45]

Hey Brendan, we were more than happy to help, glad you are happy with the result. See you on the road soon. ✋

[@BrendanExplores]

It was great to see you guys and thanks again! Can't wait for a camp next year with you guys! 😁

[@laracroft9679]

✨🪔🍂🌲🕯️

[@audfeld]

Well done you two, everyone needs a Matt & Anita in their lives, good friends 😍

[@Alivefrom45]

@@audfeld It's what friends do for each other ❤

[@Wohojacko46]

Brendan loving the van build series of videos , very informative with humour thrown in too , your laugh is so infectious When I have my AirPods in watching my wife will ask me if I’m alright giggling away she knows now it’s Brendan and his Dad 👏

[@yorkshiretink3188]

The vans coming on great👍.. Nice work 👌👌👌

[@BrendanExplores]

@@yorkshiretink3188 thank you mate 🙂

[@joanned9029]

Well Brendan it comeing along nicely I’m loveing this well done mate 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate, yeh it's amazing how far it's come on in the recent weeks 😁

[@davenoble7350]

I always found, that it’s best to have the fresh water tank smaller than the grey. That way the grey waste never overflows. (As long as you emit the grey at the same time as filling the fresh). Great content keep it up👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh that's a good point 👍. My thinking was I'll be drinking 80% of the fresh water so having a smaller waste made sense. I just need to make sure to keep an eye on the waste water. Glad your enjoying the build series mate 🙂

[@wilburytwist6683]

Thats a lovely feeling, making your first self contained cup of tea in your van ! 😁 I remember my first trip out, not over nighter but the ability to cook something hot, a cup of tea and a pee, all without venturing out was a wonderful milestone 😅😍

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it was a brilliant feeling 😁 can't wait to be on some chilly hilltop somewhere with the heating on making a brew 😁

[@train8459]

I used a beer making barrel 25L perfect for this job they have extra large lids you can get your arm in and easier to fill up with water

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahhh yeh! Good suggestion 🙂 I'll have a look at them mate 👍

[@train8459]

@@BrendanExplores Yes they are ideal every now and then your going to want to clean the bottle out so being able to get your hand in is a big bonus I have fitted fittings in mine which you can not fit without getting your arm in their they cost £20-30 which is cheap for a bottle that size. Watched your vids for a long time but got more interested lately as you have the same van as me and interested in how its going to turn out as I have just got an xlwb master which is my next project but not getting rid of my Movano just yet till the Master is done had it 4 yrs and love it but got so many new ideas for the Master van you seen the diesel heater hot water system! getting that for the shower.

[@VanventureswithKaia]

For my plumbing in my van I didn’t install a 12v water 💦 pump I just put in a portable shower bag with foot pump for my fresh water 💧 & tap which is simple but works great

[@BrendanExplores]

@@VanventureswithKaia if it works it works mate 🙂 that's all that matters 👍

[@VanventureswithKaia]

@ that’s right thanks

[@rosscov0679]

Id stick the wagos in a wago box, can get them from screwfix/Toolstation, screws to the side of that board. Tidies up that connection, stops it waggling around when driving. Ideal also make them can get them in Bnq

[@Happytraveller69]

Great build. You and your Dad working together is suck a laugh to watch. Please keep up the fun times.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much, we certainly have a lot of fun 🙂

[@Maggiethecaddy1]

I have the same kettle in my van 😊 great progress in the van Brendan 👍🏻

[@munkieboi37]

Great to see the build coming along nicely, i would zippy tie the pump cable to the plastic pipe, it makes it a while lot easier when removing it and putting it back in. If you have put the wire through the small hole in plastic lid remove it and make the pipe hole a bit bigger and feed it all through there. You might have to take it apart to do it, but it works so much better. I've done it on all the builds i have made.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for the advice mate, I appreciate that 🙂 so good to have running water though! 👍

[@johnrhodes4803]

Looking great mate and dad that first camp is getting closer

[@BrendanExplores]

@@johnrhodes4803 thanks mate and it certainly is! I can almost taste it 😁

[@HJane1967]

Looking good! Cant wait to see you all out n reaping the rewards of all the hard work you’ve all put in….❤️

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you so much and me too! I can't wait to start next year with some epic road trips 😁

[@English_Wanderer]

It’s coming on good mate. Look forward to the adventures ahead in it with the family.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙂 I can't wait! It may be some time before the family join me with having a new baby on the way but next summer should be a good time to get some family camps in 🙂

[@levt7651]

It's looking great! I look forward to seeing your progress every week 😊😊😊😊Lauren

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂 yeh I can't wait to finish the bed and get out on some camps 😁

[@homer1033]

Brendan the van is coming on with leaps n bounds, its going to finished before you know it, Even though your face painted a thousand words when your dad said about peeing in the kettle lol. goodluck on the rest of the build

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, yeh I can't wait for the new year to hit the road running! Yeh, I thought that tea tasted a bit funny 🤣🤣

[@hughtempleton8640]

Well done , that's a fantastic job .❤

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙂 I'm so pleased with it 👍

[@harryandlauren]

Ayee it's starting to come together 🙌🏼 loving the van build series. Good to see Matt & Anita too! Your dad modeling the kettle haha, brilliant 😂 When it's finished, let's all arrange a meet up 😁

[@BrendanExplores]

It certainly is guys! Yeh it was good of them to come and share their knowledge and skills 👍. The tea definitely tasted a bit funny haha. A meet up sounds brilliant in the new year! Be good to see you both 😁

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi Brendan doing a cracking job on the van ,not forgetting your dads help also defo getting there ,you’ve both achieved a lot in the time you’ve had it will be mint when you can finally say that’s it ( done) and enjoy your efforts great work buddy take care and all the best to you and your family and dad 👍👌🚐🚐❤️

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙂 yeh it's crazy how much work is involved when I look back but it's all going to be worth it 👍. I doubt the van will ever be "done" but it will certainly be camp ready soon 😁

[@peteraitken6494]

@ defo mate 👍

[@fulltimefreelance]

Coming on nicely! I noticed after you turned tap off then on again a few seconds later it needed to prime, you can get an inexpensive non return valve and fit to the water pipe just below tap and that will keep the water at the tap and ready to flow! Keep up the good work

[@BrendanExplores]

@@fulltimefreelance thank you mate and I appreciate the tip 🙂. I'll look into getting one of those as that would really helpful

[@seanbrown..brownsbuildings1424]

Agree about the kettle , I have the same one in green

[@BrendanExplores]

@@seanbrown..brownsbuildings1424 yeh it's perfect that little kettle 🙂

[@VICTOR-pf9eg]

Thanks

[@BrendanExplores]

@@VICTOR-pf9eg thanks very much mate! That means a lot 🙂👍

[@bengilmour8183]

Can't wait to see the first camp and watching this has spurred my passion on to get my own van 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I can't wait to get out in the van mate, it's going to be brilliant! You should do it 🙂

[@simpson399]

Masking tape, draw round the sink. Measure 10mm in side that line. Cut.

[@BrendanExplores]

That would of been much easier to be fair 🤣

[@simpson399]

@@BrendanExplores don’t leave pen mark on ur counter top either mate.

[@Pootz1000]

"He's helped me keep my sanity " Did you have any to start with? 😅😅 Great video as usual Brendan.

[@BrendanExplores]

That's a very good point 🤣🤣 glad you enjoyed watching 🙂👍

[@daihatsudave6332]

Splashing good fun. Your reaction when the tap worked for the first time . Lol

[@BrendanExplores]

Absolutely 😁👍

[@daihatsudave6332]

Great job . Its all got to be tested in the real world . Not sure how your going to fit in your bath tub lol

[@BrendanExplores]

@@daihatsudave6332 yeh I can't wait for the first camp 🙂 jacuzzi going in next haha

[@clarkspiemuncher]

personally I would have used a large dog bowl from the range as a sink and a handpump tap for the water. works treat and keeps it nice and simple as them microswitch taps don't last long and are not cheap to keep replacing. But that is the joy of a self build you build it as you want and learn from your mistakes for the next one.

[@BrendanExplores]

I thought about a foot pump on the floor but didn't want to have to keep pumping to wash my hands and brush my teeth etc. Hopefully fingers crossed the tap lasts long enough. I wanted a really good decent sized sink and something I could put a washing up bowl in. A large dog bowl sounds like a clever idea though 👍

[@clarkspiemuncher]

@@BrendanExplores you cant afford to let the water run while washing hands when water is limited and I use a hand pump tap not a foot pump one. ebay For Caravan Hand Pump Water Bottle Jug Manual Drinking Tap Spigot Camping Useful and this water container that would take the pump you have 25L Litre Clear Plastic Jerry Can Bottle Water Container With Tamper Caps

[@stevenperrin6010]

It’s coming on well, can’t wait to see the finished item Brendan

[@BrendanExplores]

@@stevenperrin6010 cheers mate, me neither 🙂 having running water is such a game changer!

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Mate, there were drips from the U bend......check it out 👍🏻 Looking good too 😁

[@BrendanExplores]

I'll have a look at that mate 👍 thanks for the heads up

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

@BrendanExplores I'm eagle eyed 👀

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

😂😂😂 dad is awesome 😂😂😂 good to pee in 😂😂😂

[@BrendanExplores]

@@marizaanvisagie9537 I wouldn't put it past him 🤣

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

@BrendanExplores 😂🤣😂🤣 I can't wait for the road trips coming its going to be awesome

[@kerrisrees2867]

Go to charlies for a big water tank by the camping stuff mate

[@BrendanExplores]

I'll have to have a look at that mate 🙂 thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@kerrisrees2867]

@BrendanExplores I have one if you want to see if pump will fit in the top mate.

[@siinternational7463]

Fantastic work mate...I'll drop you my num and let get a game of snooker in.. much love

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers buddy and drop me a message on Instagram 🙂

[@siinternational7463]

@BrendanExplores unfortunately no Instagram...what's your email I'll drop you a message there cheers pal have a day session

[@saunteringsapsfords]

Not watched yet Brendan, but looking forward to your camps in the Ambulance...

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙂 I can't wait for the new year and to hit the road!

[@kevhardy953]

Hi mate coming along nicely,we are in Whitchurch so might see you driving around. Do you have a link to what size wagos you used as I’ve bought the wrong size.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@kevhardy953 ahh nice! Yeh I'm hopefully going to be getting out in the van a lot more in the new year 🙂. Here's a link to the ones I used mate 👍 amzn.to/4fVYZU7

[@chriscook7594]

Superb vid as usual, just really hope he didn't pee in the kettle

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate and me too! 🤣🤣

[@louisecoupland]

That was freaky x face in a plughole lol

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣 yeh I think he was shocked as well haha

[@anneholloway5896]

Who’s the guy who’s helping you? xXx

[@BrendanExplores]

They are called Matt and Anita and their channel is called Alive From 45 🙂

[@majorgenerallifestuff]

If you are going to keep those water tanks for the time being why not fit them side by side, otherwise you are going to have to lift one over the other or remove both rather than slide them out independently .

[@Thelaumartinussen]

is your wastewater container smaller than your fresh-water container. I think it has to be bigger than the fresh water

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Thelaumartinussen it is yeh.. I did think about that 😬 but I'll also be storing about 30-40 LTRs in the boot as well. I'll have to just keep an eye on it I think 👍

[@diwarburton5369]

Lovely job, you are lucky to have such talented friends.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@diwarburton5369 thank you mate and I certainly am 🙂👍

[@BSmith244]

Great to see the van coming along. Maybe you should consider an underslung waste tank for the water, then you could fit a bigger fresh water container in your cupboard. It might not seem a big deal now but the containers you're using at the moment are pretty small and you'll be filling and draining them quite frequently. If you got a bigger fresh tank you could also look at an external fill point to make life a lot easier. I carry a couple of collapsible 10 litre water bags in my van which makes it easy to top the tank up from the external filling point. I fill it with a hose before going on a trip and then top up with the bags as and when.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@BSmith244 cheers mate and yeh I have been thinking of different kinds of tanks but I wasn't keen on the idea of drilling another hole in the van but it's something to think about in the future 🙂

[@VICTOR-pf9eg]

So confused I didn't understand any of the electrical things I probably have to tell him to repeat that three times

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it confused me to start with but I think we explained it well when Matt repeated the circuit to me 👍 hopefully you found some parts helpful 🙂

[@anthony342]

im a plumber . that sink is going nowhere

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it's solid as a rock 🙂