Pumped Water Systems - Camper Van Conversion Series

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In this video, I walk you through all the components you will need to install a fully pumped water system in your self-built camper van. I walk you through each part of the build and explain what each part does.
If you want to watch my other really useful water services video you can see that here • Domestic Water Service...
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Many thanks for watching and best wishes with your own van build.
Cheers
Greg Virgoe
#gregvirgoe #selfbuildcampervan #offgridliving

[@GregVirgoe]

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[@theoddjobcentre6686]

Love your videos I hope you watch mine haha

[@stevebailey3899]

Hi. Greg. 29th September 2020: I am just starting my Van Conversion: Mercedes Sprinter LWB High Roof: I or I should say we (Wife & I) the team have been watching your videos along with many, many other videos on doing the conversions. I must start by saying that your videos surpass ALL others. Well Done. WATER SYSTEM: It is my intention to follow your advice and install my main water tank inside the van, fortunately my background is Fabrication / Welder so making a bespoke stainless steel tank that fits over the wheel arch and acts as a bed support too. Any other thoughts on the water system you have thought about since doing your van and you would do differently please let me know, much appreciated. When planning your vans in what order or sequence would you do them, I personally are starting from the roof downwards, or is this the wrong approach. PS. I am thinking of selling these bespoke tanks: 2mm thk & the water volume is Approx: 112 Litres, the beauty of building my own tank I can install on the inside of the tank Calming Baffles that will stop the water from sloshing about when driving. Again thanks for showing us ALL the ways to convert these vans. Regards Steve B

[@katieedwards9312]

Can you recommend any water tanks for under the van?

[@GregVirgoe]

@@katieedwards9312 I have a water tank video and got mine from CAK Tanks 😁

[@jessmatthewson7775]

Thanks for the water services diagram that is truly helpful 🙂

[@ameinavan]

Honestly THANK YOU so much, your videos are literally the only ones I can understand on the internet haha - thanks❤️

[@GregVirgoe]

Really glad you like them and hope they help you with your plans. :D

[@gunrugger]

Agreed. Thank you Greg!

[@sophieboisvert2886]

Same with me and I watch a whole lot of them this one here is the best thanks !!!🙏

[@nomadicwanderer1299]

Come back to Greg’s videos year on year, I’m a very visual learner; how you learnbwhatever way Greg’s diagrams are a winner as this isn’t easy stuff to understand !

[@royabayliss3277]

Yep me too! Just about to start on my own van! Literally no clue 😖

[@benelevate]

Bloody brilliant video mate! Thanks for contributing this valuable material to the van community! Your service is invaluable to many.

[@lynettelane916]

Wow, Greg! I have just come back to your channel after selling my camper van and beginning another project! Thank you so much for this series on everything I need to know! You are an excellent teacher, and I am taking notes on all of your videos.

[@leviepeek6600]

Your an absolute legend! Sharing all your knowledge and experiences. Thanks from the Netherlands.

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Thanks Greg - I'm recommending you for a M.B.E. Motorcaravan Builder Extrordinaire. Good luck on your travels.

[@GregVirgoe]

fraser hardmetal 😂🥇that made me smile 😃 thank you 🙏🏼

[@ikke1970100]

@@GregVirgoe you are the best ( that is not ok , you need 10 people to build a good van )

[@meineliebste]

Can we help recommend too even we are from the US?

[@eyelidman09]

Always good, always interesting and helpful Greg. These water and electric guides ‘for dummies’ (like me) are invaluable. Many thanks, as always.😇🤪😇

[@GregVirgoe]

FunkyFlunky it’s good to know that they are useful. Thank you for great comment.

[@5Flaash]

Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience

[@heroxtr]

Thank you Greg for your good advice in this and your other films. Your good advice and lessons have helped me to make good projects more than once. I really like listening to your voice. English is not my first language but I understand you one hundred percent. You are my Master :)

[@shityourdadshouldhavetaughtyou]

Really good content ! In the planning stages now and your videos have really simplified something which worried me before ! Thanks and keep up the good work 👏

[@garrettgallardo4812]

Dude yes! Thank you for explaining so well! Often so many videos on this stuff just say "you get the water by using this" or "watch me install, now I have hot water". Your explanation of how it functioned and the visual aids helped so much!

[@ciarsomc9209]

For a long time I have watched countless videos with electronics and water set ups and it just never clicked until these videos 👌🏻 thanks bud

[@arndale1957]

Excellent video, I insulated all the pipes I could get to with standard foam insulation and the reduction in noise from the installation is impressive.

[@neilgiddings5995]

So impressed with this video. I have watched dozens of camper van tutorials but this hits the nail on the head. Perfect level of information delivered in a clear style. I have subscribed and will definitely be watching the rest of the videos in the series. Thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for subscribing. Only 30% of my viewers subscribe yet it’s the easiest way of saying thanks 😊👍🏼

[@barneyswalks]

I haven't got a van yet, but I still found your explanation of the hot and cold water system very informative and interesting. A big thumbs up...

[@GregVirgoe]

Paul Barnett hope it will help when you come to do your conversion. 👍🏼😀

[@josephconnors4338]

The man's a genius in fairness. Very clear and very understandable.

[@twinpawer]

Your explanations are just amazing. This video series is gold, thanks for doing this!

[@janicetube]

By far, the ABSOLUTELY BEST rv plumbing explanation on youtube.. I cannot thank you enough!!!!!!! Huge Thumbs Up !!!!!

[@GregVirgoe]

Wow, thanks! Glad it was useful to you.

[@mikeorchard2854]

Your videos are excellent Greg. Very detailed, organized and methodical. Thanks for posting.

[@JayDubster]

Greg, you're a legend mate. Love your easy to follow guides, just what we all need. Top man.

[@montyholway4297]

You, sir, are my first source of advice on youtube (at least, regarding campervan stuff! :-) ) Best tutorials on the internet. Thank you so much. Keep well, mate, and know that you've helped countless people in their hours of need. :-)

[@davidsicha314]

Amazing, really excellent work. I've seen so many videos, but never anyone tick all the boxes like you do. Perfect visualization, everything explained slowly with calm voice (might sounds funny, but important for people like me), and all the links below the video, saving so much time. Thank you very much for all your hard work.

[@simonlees232]

Thanks Greg, really helpful. We're just in the planning and design stage at the moment and this has just explained everything. Really liked the separate drinking water system, I hadn't thought about that, at all.

[@olilyndale]

Greg you are an actual hero. Thanks for all of your videos! Such great knowledge and advice!

[@arcenciel2968]

Greg, I use 3 X 100 liter bladder tanks in my boat. They are light, easy to swap in case they get damaged (which they don’t), no need for vents as they shrink as water is pulled, easy to disconnect remove and rinse out in case they accumulate dirt, no need for brackets to secure them in place, make up extra space when they’re empty, can check at a glance how full or empty they are, cheap to buy, I’m super happy after 7 years in a salty environment nothing has gone wrong yet. I’m sure you know, just wanted to practice my memory!

[@GregVirgoe]

Yannis Tsakiris I have not seen them cross over into the motorhome world yet but sound like a great idea for internal tanks 👍🏼😀

[@Diyaba207]

Hi Yannis, would this system still require an expansion vessel? I wouldn’t want to explode a bladder I guess...

[@programmingfortheweb]

I've had two whale pumps. I used them to pump from a 25 L container into my tank as the filler was about 5' off the ground. They seem, or at least the ones I had, to have a relatively short life span. I hope yours last longer. You can also use the tank drain system to hook up to a pressure washer to _gently_ hose down your van. The other thing was that I needed a sacrificial anode in my gas hot water boiler which needed replacing every few years. It was checked once a year.

[@GregVirgoe]

jlavelle.uk our whale pump get very intermittent use. Had the same one for two years now. What make was your water boiler?

[@programmingfortheweb]

@@GregVirgoe it was an American make. Not sure which.

[@jwern151]

Greg thanks so much for all the great videos! You've given me a lot of confidence in tackling my own build and I am very grateful for that. Cheers from across the pond!

[@mindcolorbyanjaberg3786]

I am very grateful to you for the knowledge you share. And you do it beautifully. very understandable, methodical. everyone will understand. I learn a lot from you. And your voice calms you down after a day of chaos.🥰

[@untamedfamilyof5611]

I’m a newbie. Single mom try to build my first skoolie alone. 😫 BUT this is ver informative. Thank you!!

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad it has helped you. There are plenty more helpful videos like this in the build series. 😊👍🏼

[@untamedfamilyof5611]

@@GregVirgoe I have watched your entire series. Saved so many videos. Even shared your page to my Facebook. The way you explain things, in detail with photos and everything is a huge plus. You explain in a way that a kindergartner would understand and that’s very beneficial. Thanks again for everything!

[@GregVirgoe]

@@untamedfamilyof5611 thank you fir supporting my channel 👍🏼😃

[@GMCBURBAN]

Great video, very informative, I need to fit a system like this in my camper at some point, maybe this year, maybe next. I've been collecting the parts I want but couldn't settle on which pipe to use, after watching you with the JG push fit and how much you like it then I'm pretty much sold on it now, it just seems a bit too easy after working with copper and solder for so long, I'm a bit old school and set in my ways so it takes a while to settle on something and feel its right. Cheers

[@GregVirgoe]

GMCBURBAN it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Really simple and easy to use and no leaks first time.

[@JayDee-xj9lu]

@@GregVirgoe Like you said, make a clean cut otherwise you'll nick the o'ring. Maybe even chamfer the ends. The clever thing about o'rings is that the surface area around the o'ring is larger then the area where the water is trying to get through. So the higher the water pressure, the tighter it seals. As opposed to a flat gasket type seal that pushes apart with pressure and eventually leaks.

[@GregVirgoe]

@@JayDee-xj9lu chamfer the ends is a very good tip 👍🏼

[@graceheppell5084]

The most clear and easy to follow van water system guide I've seen yet! (And I've seen a LOT of them recently). Thank you so much for the video and for the diagram! Looking forward to checking out your other videos :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for a lovely comment 😊

[@tillieedmunds7086]

I’m so grateful for all your channel!

[@davidball1209]

Hi Greg, can you tell me if I need special taps and shower with 12v connection using the water system you have or can I use standard domestic taps and shower mixer? Cheers Dave

[@spammebabe]

As usually, top man Greg!! I'm curious what software did you use to do draw your diagram? I was doing it for my van but with much less satisfying results ;)

[@GregVirgoe]

Pedros Pedroski I just used windows paint and a lot of copy and paste 😃👍🏼

[@jungminlee5233]

I have been watching your video for several months and your episodes were the best for conversion beginner like me. I will purchase Sprinter 415 in next week to make campervan. Thank you for your precious guide.

[@simonfarrington2610]

Really useful - thank you for taking the time and effort to help other people figure this stuff out Greg.

[@daddouuuu]

That's amazing! Could you tell me what is your external shower fitting? I believe it's not part of your part list. If I missed, sorry for asking :) Thank you so much!

[@Trochilida]

I would also like to know where you found the external shower unit. It is more compact than anything I have found.

[@ardenmccartney5406]

Gregg, Thank you for your clear presentations! they are very informative and easy to watch

[@barryhodgkinson6978]

Another great video Greg, thanks. I’m looking forward to the next one. I thoroughly enjoyed the van build series and learned a great deal - it’s clear that you’re a proper Engineer/Designer! Best wishes.

[@GregVirgoe]

Barry Hodgkinson it’s very nice to be appreciated. Many thanks 😊👍🏼

[@laurierevill]

you have saved my life...literally. i was getting so depressed without a way to see my family because they live so far away. now i can be in the same town. i cannot thank you enough. excellent work

[@PeterAgnieszkaNelson]

Thank you Greg, I am very grateful of your wonderful help.

[@kewen]

This video is brilliant, I'm plumbing in a water system for a boat from scratch and this is so useful.

[@benlaughlin9453]

BRILLIANT Geg. All your vids are amazing.

[@suzianddankeene6099]

Hi Greg. We're avidly watching and re-watching all of your video's (including the travel ones!) as we get ready to start our own conversion in New Zealand. Thank you so much for what you've produced. Finding your chanel has been life changing for us 🙏

[@helenmanning9709]

Seriously ... i love your videos ...you are so calm and easy to understand and you make it make sense .... thank you !!!!!

[@LeeMizen]

Thanks Greg, when I finally get to fulfill my dream of building a campervan I'll be sure to use. Safe travels.

[@GregVirgoe]

Lee Mizen hope it helps you out and best wishes for future travels.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Super video Greg and so well explained. We hope you are both safe and well wherever you are now. ❤️

[@denismoloney2011]

Super videos..... first and only one explaining perfectly... to the average person. Thanks

[@leighg7014]

Always useful and trusting information. Love the diagrams and downloads. Thanks Greg.

[@ahanna0912]

So we are planning our van construction for over the winter and you Sir have become my main resource form both inspiration and information. Anyone interested in this should follow this man. Thanks for all you work.

[@GregVirgoe]

Alan Hanna that is a lovely comment. Thank you so much 😊👍🏼

[@rajakhan354]

Thank-you so much gregg I'm thinking about doing a conversion but looking at all the plumbing and electrics side it had put me off until I just see your video. Really can't thank you enough 👍👍👍👍 Brilliantly explained !!!!

[@carlgreenfield5513]

Mate no bollox straight forward and easy to follow cheers pal 👍

[@satsafe7456]

Thanks for your video series Greg. Very helpful, informative and easy to follow. Keep up the good work.

[@emilyrogan]

I'm only three minutes into this video, but...thank you! thank you! thank you! I'm a complete newbie and trying to figure out how best to make all the different options out there best fit my needs is overwhelming. Thank you for creating this wonderful resource, I already feel more at-ease and empowered.

[@davemorris556]

Another great but simple video. Well done Greg and thanks for the inspiration!

[@pobo6113]

I can’t thank you enough. Excellent video. I now totally understand how this all works. 👍

[@wapaic]

This is brilliant, nice and concise and no waffle. Thank you.

[@wapaic]

Totally subscribed:)

[@Tambie001]

Thanks Greg you are a superstar. I have learnt a lot from your videos. From electrical wiring to installing a water system. Thumbs up Greg, you are the best mentor. It's no longer as intimidating as it used to be. I am now feeling confident to do it myself thanks to you.👌🏾👌🏾👍👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

That is great, i'm pleased they have helped you to understand it better, good luck with your build :D

[@damdaminouchou93]

Great videos! Currently building out a Landcruiser 78 as a remote camper and super helpful - also, natural teacher vibes are great!!

[@museuke9050]

You are a natural teacher. I really appreciate the clear breakdown and pictures always help🤙🏻

[@GregVirgoe]

A picture speaks a thousand words. 👍🏼😊

[@brettrob1980]

These diagrams are bloody amazing been looking for something simple easy to follow thanks for the advice

[@terrybrennan6707]

Thankyou so much for all your invaluable help Greg!...I'm just starting my first build...your schematics are fantastic for both the electrical systems and water systems, thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge with us 😊

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s great I’m glad it’s helped you. Hope the build goes well 👍🏼

[@offgridgranny1]

Best and most clear, complete, detailed and easy to follow video on this topic I have seen. I've watched 100's in learning and for deciding what I should install in my off grid cabin. Thank you!

[@GregVirgoe]

I kept it to the essentials and no more frills. It just works really well 👍🏼😊

[@emiliovigorelli1874]

Thanks for making those videos. I am about to install a water system and this video cleared any doubt that I had. Thanks again !

[@vaasnaad]

Thank you SO MUCH for these videos! You hit some points I hadn't thought of. I'm restoring a 1978 trailer from the metal up and you have really helped!

[@davidshaw427]

Greg, I love your videos. Thank you so much. I'm in Victroria Australia and just started a complete gutting of an old 1974 Franklin caravan. You have helped so much. I really appreciate it.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks for watching Dave and good luck with your project 👍🏼

[@tinabeam7665]

A zillion thank you's for taking the stress off with your straight and clear info. I know I can finish my little camper now thank you again 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

That is brilliant news Tina :D I am so pleased you found the video to be useful to you. Best wishes with your own van build

[@franceengelsdesign]

Thank you so much for such a clear detailed video...I love DIY and thanks to you, I feel comfortable enough to install all my camper plumbing, by myself .

[@mattmanjack]

This was worrying me most about a build up,no one really has explained it like this great info,thanks for sharing it.i am now more confident about fitting.😀

[@GregVirgoe]

mattmanjack the plumbing and electrics are the two things most people fear. Hopefully this will help and make it much easier for you. My other water services video give some good tips too 😀👍🏼

[@Gee_Gee_7]

This is amazing! thank you so much! I am a complete beginner and have no idea where to even start with my conversion so thank you so much for making these videos as I know I can do this myself now, thank you so much x

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Gemma, glad you are finding them to be helpful. Thank you 😊

[@rootsandcadenceearthstore7591]

Absolutely brilliant!! I’ve just inherited a van with a system in place and didn’t understand it but with this I’ve managed to fully understand the system and how to fit water heater 😍

[@GregVirgoe]

Excellent glad it has helped you 👍🏼

[@ItsAriB90]

Thank you so much!! This had been the easiest explanation to follow.

[@larsmith8856]

Finally I understand how water system works! Your video is the best!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you. I’m really pleased it helped you.

[@megataizat9966]

Thank you Greg. Appreciate your clear explanations plus those schematic and diagram are a massive help! Thank you again. Cheers!

[@dominiquepaquette2397]

So well explained. Very clear and precise. Excellent teaching! Thank you.

[@nicolestanley3360]

gosh youre so straight forward, i needed this diagram so badly, watching skoolie builds is one thing but i just needed a basically visual run down where i could see everything and make sense of the jumbled parts list ive come up with from watching several builds. THANK YOU! i will be printing this diagram out as a personal guide.

[@GregVirgoe]

Really glad it has helped you. I have some other technical videos that you may find useful too 🤩

[@desirdesigns]

I totally relate! Couldn't have said it better myself

[@andrewpeak1124]

Brill You’ve got the knack of making something complex seem easy!,, Cheers

[@mikielikeslife]

This is so easily explained. Thank you so much!!

[@anatolipolyakov753]

Much love from Washington State USA. Great work mate!

[@ashjackaman6230]

New subby!! Absolutely fantastic!! I watched your electrical guide before I see this and you really have explained both so well. Thanks so much for your time and effort to give us novice humans a good and clear understanding of it all. All the best Ash

[@cormacspook]

Hope you are all keeping well in the current crisis. Thank you for another excellent video. Cormac

[@davidmackintosh3291]

Mate you are brilliant I’ve done nothing but watch your videos to gather info for my up and coming build Can’t thank you enough

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s great 😃 then they have done exactly what I wanted them to do. Glad that it has helped you 👍🏼😃

[@philippelouviot1727]

Hello Greg Thank you for all your video on explanation. English being not my first language i really appreciate your clear speaking ! Thank you ! But also your explanations in details

[@bobnlouie]

Thank you for these videos. You've made it so easy to understand, even an absolute novice (me) can understand it. The thought of doing my own build has become much less stressful.

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s great 😃 it does help to break it down into component parts 👍🏼

[@MoontouchedOwlBeast]

For those in the states expansion vessel pump is also called an accumulator pump. Great info! 👍

[@2904mossie]

Another video high on content. I hope you're both enjoying your travels, I know I'm certainly enjoying the weekly catch up, but I also hope you guys are being vigilant around the dangers of covid 19. Stay safe and protect yourselves. Moss.

[@GregVirgoe]

2904mossie 99% of the time we are on our own on isolated park ups and Portugal has the least cases so far but thank you for caring 👍🏼😁

[@williammartinezii866]

Brilliant! You make it simple

[@Living-the-retirement-dream]

Thank you so much for making this video and giving access to the diagram. It is really going to help me now I'm ready to install plumbing

[@robcometa]

Thanks Greg. I've just bought a mobility van which I'm picking up on Saturday. I'm planning to put hot and cold water to the sink and an outdoor shower valve.

[@nirwin]

Thanks for this! A very simple and effective video showing how I should set out a system as I literally had no idea 5 minutes ago!

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m glad it’s helped you. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@simontarrant2468]

Thanks , you make it look so simple . I can’t wait to get started !

[@sarahtheorme]

Thank you Greg. Your videos are very much appreciated.

[@GregVirgoe]

You are very welcome

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Very well explained and nice work with the diagrams. It makes it so much easier to understand Greg 👍👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

pa maj great to know they are doing the job ok 👍🏼😊

[@nickryan7968]

Another brilliant video Greg. Many thanks.

[@GregVirgoe]

Nick Ryan thanks for watching 😊

[@justgopherit3454]

Excellent info my friend. It's great when someone breaks it down in a diagram.

[@zacktotally]

Absolutely incredible work, so grateful for this simple video!

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you liked it 👍🏼😃

[@grahammyers6475]

Perfectly explained, thankyou , so happy now I've seen this , I've watched about 10 and didn't quite understand it till now 💯🔥

[@Bkaithaone]

Really great videos, to the point, concise, and simply explained. Thank you!

[@HanaTan1985]

This is an amazing video. Super easy to understand the flow of things. Thank you!

[@goldsteinist]

Very nice 👍🏻 I learned a lot thank you! I’m building my own lightweight framed bicycle caravan for off the grid. Your video really clear it up what I have to do with plumbing. Subscribed.