How To Install Water Tank Fittings | S02 E05 | Vintage RV Restoration

#RVfreshwatertank #RVRestoration #RVHowTo Today we do a How to Install Water Tank Fittings on your fresh water tank in our Vintage RV Restoration. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our upcoming video's. This Vintage RV, 1974 Winnebago Indian fires up and gets a new look on live in this winter project as the Kipp family doze a over hale to bring this beauty back to life. Follow us along and see our adventures to come! In this video we tear apart the kitchen, bench, bathroom sink, shower, water heater, cabinets, and start to paint the upper cabinets. This vintage RV need a new floor wall panels and almost everything els as well. It has a 440 engine, thermal steel construction and a new floor plan to come!
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19g freshwater tank 39x14x12 from RV Services
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[@gail2616]

Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Healthy New Year! 🎅 🎄 🎁

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

You as well thanks!🎄❄️

[@kenreynolds6152]

Can't wait for another...love this

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Were working on one it may be a few weeks as the little one keeps us quite busy! Thanks for watching

[@RJGilman1967]

Thank you , just what I needed. Great video, one of the few that show this. Thanks.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Glad we could help thanks for watching!👍✨

[@glampinghearts1372]

Another great how to/DIY video👍

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ryandavis3228]

Great idea heating up to build a natural thread into the tank

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Thanks 👍

[@Walt.2013]

Great video! Just what I was looking for! Thanks from Usk, WA!

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@phototrails4620]

I don't think i ever do something like that but still watched the video 😁 great job 👍

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Thanks for watching; defiantly a Mike Video that's for sure. I know nothing about plumbing and water tanks

[@DaynamicsolMD]

Thank you for this video! It’s the answer I was looking for to reconfigure my detail van!!

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@willyboy1644]

Thanks for the video really appreciated

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

No problem 👍

[@pierrejobin6113]

Good job!

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Thanks 👍

[@pierrejobin6113]

Plus I’m also Canadian from Montreal and now living in Louisiana. Love your dite

[@hello5054]

Like 19! Very nice video

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Thanks for watching! Happy you enjoyed the video.✨

[@zracer1099]

Very good “how to”!!! Tho can you give a description on the tank size and where you got it from and the fittings? I like your method, thinking I would want to do the same.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

No problem I’ll update my description tonight. I got the tank from RV Services in Edmonton Ab it was a 20g 39x14x12 $139.00 and the fittings where $20.00 seal threads fittings.

[@805kicks]

Give me hopes doing this to my water tank 😬

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Hopefully all works out for you. Best of luck

[@TheBakRd]

counter-clockwise... interesting

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

My thought process was when you install the tank and hook up the final fittings to the tank it would not come undone when tightening the last fittings. Fingers crossed it all works out! Thanks for watching.

[@TheBakRd]

@@AlbertaAdventurerFamily But you tighten the final fittings clock-wise, therefore you're running more chances undoing your first fitting... Thanks for sharing! I am about to install one similar one myself.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Thanks for your input; Let us know how it works out. Its defiantly a learning curve.

[@kenreynolds6152]

Me and the wife have a 54 Ford 1 ton dually.. thinking about turning it into a mini camper

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

That would awesome! We love the reno projects. This Winnie kind of fell into our hands and it's not perfect but we are having fun with it.

[@josephmyers1492]

Would have been nice to see the air inlet installed.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We’re sorry for the inconvenience and hopefully you figured it out. Thanks for watching and the comment. We live and learn.

[@johnfkeating]

Glad to find your videos. Where did you get those fittings? Thanks

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

I picked them up at my local UFA or there is a link in the video for them on Amazon as well thanks for watching!

[@renegadecampervan5017]

I'd probably use a bit of sand paper to clean up the holes rather than a box cutter. I just replaced and upgraded to 2 tanks. Was a bloody harder job than I thought 😢!

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Yes sand paper is a great idea. We live and we learn right...and yes it isn't the easiest job but well worth it! Thanks for watching

[@renegadecampervan5017]

@@AlbertaAdventurerFamily I usually learn the hard way lol.

[@carriediedrick1280]

Help Please - we have a solid tank and we cannot find a fitting kit to create our gravity fill port, vent tube, and outlet --- Can you please tell us what specifically we need to look for for this project. Your video is great for How To but we can't find parts? Thank you - Desperate in Ohio

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We got our fittings at our local farm store or there is a link in our description of the video for the fittings you can pick up on Amazon! Hope this help good luck with your build!👍✨

[@roberthillyard4234]

hope you take all the bits that wall in out if not your have problems later

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Yes for sure; we will be doing several flushes and and tank wash out before install!

[@heathercooney3854]

just ordered my new tank. they are installing spinweld fittings. should I ask for flush or protruding fittings

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

That’s awesome! depends on what you need both work and are fine if you have options.

[@alandouglas104]

Just a heads up, flip those pump pliers around and save your knuckles. Did you source your tanks in Alberta??

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We sure did from RV service in Edmonton Alberta.

[@techome9704]

Do you think sealer on the gasket would be a good idea.?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

I don't see why you couldn't.

[@P_O58]

Just wondering where you got the threaded fitting . The Amazon linked one is different .

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We picked ours up at a UFA store in Canada.

[@bigdan911]

been a while now , is it installed ? no leakage ,,,,,I plan to modify my side entry fitting on mine loosing 3 inches of space ,,,,,want to transfer entry on top ,,,,thanks

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Yes we have it installed but we have not filled with water as we have taken a break this summer from working on the winnie. Hopefully we can update soon.

[@johnpapa8681]

If you have 120 psi water pressure, you should get a regulator. Your water storage tank isn't under pressure.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We do have a regulator that goes on The hose before it gos to the bus but ya just redundancy just in case someone forgets has heaped to me before lol thanks for the comment!

[@ConsidertheWonders]

Had no clue that these didn’t come with the connections already installed.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

There just cheaper with no fittings and you can customize what your doing to meet your need a bit better. Thanks for watching!

[@lesliecheryl7010]

My husband needs to know what size bits did you use to drill holes for your 1/2" pex and for your fill lines?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We just used a 1/2 hole saw but measure your fitting as this might change depending on your fitting manufacture. you want it to be a snug fit. Hope this helps! Same for your fill line measure your fittings.

[@lesliecheryl7010]

So, it's been a couple years since you made the video, my husband wants to know if your fittings held and if any of them leaked?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Well you see we have not done anything since. We have the Winnebago in the shop and just simply have not had time. We still have to finish the shower and then connect and see what happens. However we did fill the tank to test and it had no leaks but long term I am sorry I don’t have an answer. However I am pretty confident as it’s not my first time plumbing and working with water tanks and lines. Best of luck and sorry it took so long to reply

[@zennseven]

Very new to this but I’m quite resourceful. I’m planning a food truck build and have been watching a lot on KZbin. Like yours the best. Other vids looked like a friction fit “rubber” grommet was first pushed thru and then a fitting to give it a tight fit. Could you describe your fitting in more detail... is it pvc or?? Is there an additional O ring between the screw in fitting and tank. ? Thx from Edmonton

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Yes I looked a lot as well and passed on the press in fittings. I decided to make threads in the tank by heating it up and yes the fittings where for a water trough I got a UFA and have a flat O-ring between the tank and the fitting so when tightened makes a good seal. if you have access to the inside you can also screw on a cap on the inside of the tank as well. Thanks for watching and best of luck with your food truck build.

[@azurdo1948]

Hello any advice how to pre drill little screws for 7 gal tank I want to install a pump to spray Please

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Probably just start with a small bit. I’m not sure. Sorry

[@ryandavis3228]

What was the water tank you modded originally for ?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

It was a stock water tank from a manufacture. You can pay them to do the work for you but why when we can do it ourselves.

[@katemarusina7803]

Do you add any vacuum relief to your tanks?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Yes the fill port cap has a relief for the tank. Thanks for watching!

[@Coolbreeze61]

can you send me a link to the fitting you installed

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Hey we actually put a link in the description of the video for the part we used.

[@P_O58]

It’s a different fitting in link . I’m in Vancouver, where did you get you fitting from , I’ve went all round hardware stores can’t find one . What is the correct full name of the fitting ?

[@dr.peabody5032]

Why not install a viewing/cleaning port and put the backing nut in?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

You can but we winterize every year and the tank gets flushed 3 times a year so no need to also more holes means more chances to leak. Thanks for watching!

[@ChasingDreamsLivingLife]

Why did you put your full port at the bottom Instead of top?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

??? I’m not sure what your asking; the tank works great though

[@electricamir248]

Did the fittings seal nicely?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

They did! Thanks for watching!

[@ketsiabella4657]

Hi I’m new and I was wondering how many gallons does that comes in ?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Hey thanks for following along; This exact tank is 19g freshwater tank 39x14x12 from RV Services in Edmonton Alberta. They come in all different shapes and sizes this was the best fit for us unless we wanted to get a custom tank made which was way too much money for this family. Have a great day and i hope that helps you out.

[@ketsiabella4657]

Alberta Adventurer Family okay thank you so much

[@dfanman1]

Did you use any Teflon tape on that brass fitting?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Sure did!

[@dfanman1]

@@AlbertaAdventurerFamily Thank you for the fast reply I'm about ready to work on this project on my own van your is the best video on the subject so far. Thanks

[@willyboy1644]

What’s the name of the rings you use?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

1" Bulkhead ABS Threaded x Threaded NPT Standard 2-Pair (4-Pack) NBR Rubber Gasket we have linked everything in the video description to amazon if you need to find the exact fittings. Cheers

[@laronis]

Did you or are you going to install a drain valve?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We did not...we drain and fill with antifreeze for winter, then flush in spring. It is a personal preference; some tanks have it some don't. However if needed we could install later. Thanks for watching

[@laronis]

@@AlbertaAdventurerFamily Huh, interesting...i did not know that. I thought they all had the drain plugs. Mine broke and i have yet to figure out how to replace it. Thx for the info!! I guess your method of "drain it" is by running the pumps?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Yes we run the tank empty then add 2 jugs of antifreeze through the system and open all taps till it flows through! Most takes have a drain plug but we didn’t think we needed one. A lot of the older systems also use to run a compressor instead of a water pump!

[@lanahorton1003]

Where can I buy those fittings?

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

We got ours at our local Co-op