Our Campervan Water System Design - Mercedes Sprinter Conversion

We show you our Campervan Water System Design this is everything you need to get running water in your campervan conversion.
Having running water in your campervan conversion is a key component of it being recognised as a motor caravan by the DVLA.
In this video we show you all the components required including Shurflo water pump, accumulator tank and John Guest push fit fittings. We explain how all the components fit together in this 12v water system that will be running off our leisure batteries.
Components Used
Shurflo Trail King 10 - ebay.to/2EmEl2u
Shurflo Accumulator - ebay.to/2yEo3Mt
Food Grade Pipe - ebay.to/2CIHgRu
John Guest Connectors - ebay.to/2QQcx81
Equipment Used:
Canon 80d - amzn.to/2Kz69m7
GoPro Hero 7 Black - ebay.to/2Rs373P
Canon 17-55mm Lens - amzn.to/2yUSv8b
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[@TingTangBoom]

This was an amazing video! I literally might just use the same setup. You sold me on everything that you used. Thank you so much!

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you so much, we are glad you found it useful. We have been away for the last 2 weeks in the van and can say we definitely made the right choice with the pump gave enough pressure for a great shower.

[@jessicaq2652]

Everyone is such a critic. This was just what I needed! Told me all of the basics, I'm starting from square one and it gave me a place to start. I subscribed, so keep it coming!

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you for your lovely comment. We are glad that you found this video useful. If you have any questions or want any advice just let us know. 😀

[@YamiyJoko]

What happend if your tank os empty? The Pump start working??

[@savionics7923]

Absolutely brilliant video. Well explained. Thank you.

[@marioalvarezvilla2464]

Those pre pressurized tanks go after the water pump for high water pressure. Putting it before pressurises the pump but not the sink/ shower.

[@brianglobe1]

Good video however the pump is an impeller pump

[@immortalsofar5314]

We kind of got into the habit of using the toilet with the hatch open (especially for #2) and turning on the pump afterwards to rinse instead of flush. We found our friend's accumulator pump was a total pain because it poured water even with the pump off - just a downside worth bearing in mind. I'm looking at some of the cheaper pumps that are coming available - if I find one, I'll do a review of it in action. Thanks for the advice on flow. If nothing else, I had been planning on 40L of fresh water but 40L of water / 10L per minute = need a bigger tank! I was really looking for how to integrate the pump with the hot water system - in particular whether a pressurised system is compatible with a thermosiphoning heat exchanger and tank.

[@danapper1]

Where's the waiting explanation?

[@hfortenberry]

That was a great walk-through! Just what I needed. Thank you! Just subscribed!

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you for checking out our video and for subscribing. 😀

[@reax2237]

Greg Virgo copy

[@jondavey007]

Where did you get the connector from the pump to the accumulator? Been struggling to find one.

[@brofessormex]

I got a pump just no air tank

[@wlacalle]

Great video, just what I was looking for!! Thank you.. one question, can pump and accumulator be installed on vertical wall ?

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you, we are glad you found the video useful :) Yes we have installed our accumulator on the side wall of our van in the garage area. We have made a separate video showing you the install that can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHirnZywrrKJY8U if you have any more questions just ask. Ben and Charlotte

[@mosesadams8837]

@@SunscreenDreams was this project expensive?

[@Rampa750]

Thanks for the video, I am waiting to install water in my camper and I have doubts about using this system or 10mm and 16mm thick braided hose. Given your experience, what do you recommend? Thank you

[@Dronerangerspro]

Fantastic video. Unfortunately, I am having trouble converting to USA measurements. Not Your Fault!

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you 😀 what measurements are you having difficulty converting? Maybe we could take a look to see if we can measure anything for you in feet and inches.

[@Dronerangerspro]

Sunscreen Dreams I actually ended up using a product here in the US called Shark Bite that had measurements in US. Best video on this. Thank You!

[@wttw4942]

But you installed the water filter upside own! The cup goes down, so the particles stay inside the cup.

[@tehdreamer]

Its useful cup way up so you can prime the pump

[@KeepTheBalance]

for the screw on connectors did you use any PTFE tape? I am clear that you dont need it for the john guest ones but the others?

[@jasoncross5684]

Thank you for your video hope to be at this point in about a month but one question your tanks and some pipe work are outside the van what have you done to insulate system to prevent frozen pipes. I'm wanting to do a Scandinavian trip next year. Thanks again

[@SunscreenDreams]

Sorry for the delay in replying. We haven’t put any insulation on the outside of the tanks or pipe works yet but may look to put some form of lagging at some point. Most of the people that we have seen that use their vans in Scandinavia tend to not use external tanks but have a separate internal system that can be insulated easier.

[@tonyevans4898]

Hi great set up . Would just like to know how much pressure to put in the tank. Thanking you

[@mrfuzzyfelts]

Where did the gas tank fit? I have an underslung waste long on behind driver seat. and a bigger fresh water in front of spare wheel so no idea where to put it? I see u have similar tanks so wondering where the gas tank would go?

[@bearwoodcarpentry]

Love the dreamy romantic pump scene ha

[@Scrambler85]

You explained the system nicely. Definitely a thumbs up for the video 👍

[@adriancross8067]

Hi good video , but what is hottest water temperature these can use to pump ? Thanks

[@nomsolo9935]

Nicely done! Why not use JG hose and fittings on the pump’s intake circuit, too?

[@joeharrison4312]

Ello mate great video very helpful for my upcoming conversion. Just a quickie where was that screw on filter from? Cheers

[@JohnlynHD]

Great video and great links. Thanks

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you, glad you found it useful

[@johnmilner1342]

Hi mate do you put a on and off switch on the pump

[@embecmom5863]

with the wiring have you connected black to live and red to neutral?

[@cloud9inemedia]

hi there, great video, what size piping are you using for the inlet to the pump, the food grade pipe, also what size is the female fitting for the 12mm pipe (female thread size etc)

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thanks for your comment. It is 12mm pipe, similar to this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251315819165. Which female are you referring to?

[@cloud9inemedia]

@@SunscreenDreamsthanks for the quick response, the john guest fitting from the accumulator to the 12mm blue pipe.. so the 12mm pipe will go straight on to the fitting supplied with the shurflo pump?

[@SunscreenDreams]

I will go out and take some measurements tomorrow and let you know.

[@cloud9inemedia]

@@SunscreenDreams thanks so much

[@SunscreenDreams]

@mycloud9ine i have been out and had a look and I believe it is 1/2 inch to John Guest similar to this www.ebay.co.uk/i/193199480609

[@1knightinbangkok946]

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. But you keep saying to pull out the JG collet to pull remove the pipe. You push the collet IN to pull out the pipe. Also, you should install a clip so the pipe won't pull out.

[@zepster2006]

Well done mate. Great video

[@woodythevandog]

Hi, Great video, can I ask where did you get your shut off valve for the 13mm pipe from the water tank to the pump?? Thanks.

[@SunscreenDreams]

We purchased most of the John Guest fittings from EBay. There are quite a few sellers on there, just check you are buying from the county you live in as there are lots of Chinese sellers that take an age to ship. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@nigelburton7408]

Star wars fan eh!, this is the way.....

[@celalettindemirel2425]

Hello, can i install the tank somewhere on the watering systems not close to pump because there is no enough place near the pump.

[@philliphawes4878]

Yes, accumulator does not need to be next to pump....just somewhere downstream of it.

[@vespauk8916]

I thought DVLA stipulated that it just needed a water container and not running water, I may be wrong.

[@SunscreenDreams]

Hi, Yeah the DVLA website does state that you need water storage within the van and not running water. The reason we mentioned that it is a requirement of the DVLA is that we were asked during our last conversion to provide a photo of the running water, we didn't question this as we were able to provide the photo. Thanks for pointing this out and for checking out our video. :)

[@kubasinski6686]

Nice one thanks for info Just what i was after

[@Tmy8ster]

Great video! Question, there is a valve on top of the accumulator tank, does that need to be opened or adjusted somehow? Or should it stay closed?

[@philliphawes4878]

There is a standard car air valve on the top of the accumulator to allow you to adjust the reservoir pressure.. it should be set to 3psi below the pump cut in pressure.

[@scariasebastian5347]

Well explained.👍

[@irishuncleterry]

great video

[@TheHareKrishnaMonk]

nice to find this, im contemplating to make a motorhome, so im just seeing this first video now, but i feel i will find some really nice inspiration here :) cheers!

[@SunscreenDreams]

Glad the videos have given you inspiration. If you require any advice or want to ask us any questions then feel free. This is our second conversion and have learnt a few things on the second one. Merry Christmas. Ben and Charlotte

[@TheHareKrishnaMonk]

wonderful, thank you my friend! merry xmas to you also, be blessed and happy! hare krsna! :)

[@Aastan]

Great demo, thanks!

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

cor blimy noisey hey!

[@mr.h5436]

Your videos are well presented. I enjoy the learning and seeing different systems. The Force is strong with this channel.

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you for you lovely comment :) Knowing people are learning from these videos makes making them all the better. Thanks for checking out our videos

[@matthewalkman386]

CAN I RUN THIS TO A RO TANK FOR AN RO SYSTEM???

[@SunscreenDreams]

I am not sure sorry have never dealt with an RO system

[@AlabamaTree]

Nice video 👍🏼 what is the water filter you are using?

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you :) Do you mean the water filter that is shown in the video if so this comes with the pump. We do not have a separate water filter from the tanks

[@AlabamaTree]

Sunscreen Dreams yes I meant the one in the video. Ah, ok, that’s cool that the pump comes with one 👍🏼 thanks 🙂

[@michaelw2104]

video way to drawn out also I did notice the pump was leaking from the joint nearest to the inlet side no mention to why it was leaking

[@AlabamaTree]

If I had to guess it was probably because it was a temporary install....

[@ollymctractor]

Keep up your hard work!

[@SunscreenDreams]

Thank you for checking out our video :)

[@scnomad3626]

No need for this video to be 16 minutes long. Content could have been covered in 3 minutes.

[@landosmith1974]

There are many people that are contemplating a self build and have no experience whatsoever. This video is clearly aimed at them. If you don’t like that fact then f#ck off and make a 3 minute video yourself. Miserable prick!