Van Living Camper Van Sink System

[@PaulLadendorf]

Simple, cheap and effective. Nice work! FYI that plumber's tape is actually called aluminum tape. Plumber's tape is teflon tape that goes over the threads of fittings.

[@vroomoon]

Wow. Compared to all these extravagantly built vans you review, I like your style. Simple, cheap, effective. Very cool.

[@froopty1854]

we have a 2006 element just sitting in our driveway, never thought much of it until I found your channel. THANKS FOR THE FREE RV.

[@jad3415]

I was looking for a way to utilize a battery powered pump/faucet setup, but after seeing your video and evaluating my needs I think this is the way I want to go. Very good info! I'm glad people like you are out there showing your setups.

[@Al-eg4bm]

This is what sucks about posting your setups to YT. You can make all the disclaimers you want, and some armchair commenter will tell you what you did wrong, how you’re not smart, and backhandedly insult you for not doing it their way. Nice build.

[@ytfeverguy8367]

I want to go handpump in my vehicle. No noise, no draw. Nice and simple. Informative thx

[@ThisMidnightMedicine]

I really like how simple and easy this sink setup is. Thanks for showing us a closer look of it!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

What a great idea for a simple little setup! Especially when you don't have alot of money or just don't want to do some extravagant setup. I think that's exactly what I will do when I get my vehicle to live in. At least at first, until I am sure of how I'm going to arrange things or maybe it won't be something permanent in case I decide to switch my vehicle. Who knows? The point is, this is perfect and thanks for the video!

[@manondesrochers5729]

Love this video and got the same pump because of your video. Thank you. Mine leak at the arm where you pump the water. I hope it can be fix because I love this little pump. No electricity required.

[@derekwpearson]

Very helpful vid, thanks Nate! I was getting a bit worried about how difficult it might be to set up a sink etc - not being much of a handyman myself - and the simplicity of your setup was inspiring. Thanks! Best wishes - Derek (New Zealand)

[@justfloating3944]

SO simple that even I can do it! Thanks Nate!

[@TheDavejane]

great simple idea. I would drill from inside the sink down, this would eliminate the small lip around the hole, preventing all the water from draining. really like your setup.

[@A.TAYLOR]

This was incredibly HELPFUL! So simple! What size clear tubing did you use for the rocket pump faucet?

[@kaysmith6297]

Love the simplicity & I think I can do it! Can you explain how you get sink to stay in the hole in the countertop?

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Great video. Your setup could have been a little better but it works I guess. I want to see the pump faucet and how it works.

[@16Alain]

Good job man! Very clever... Still waiting for your vids with interest. Keep them coming out. A real treat to watch.

[@jackvucreative]

How’s the sink holding up? Lots of reviews are saying it leaks. Any updates? Thanks!!

[@TravelingTroy]

Cool sink setup, Nate. I just have the kitchen space left to do in my build and some storage, so it's cool seeing what others are doing.

[@GeorgePencilArt]

That does help. I like what you figured out. I like the sink facet. Mixing bowl... nice. I've heard of some using metal salad bowls. I'm gonna bring my drill with me when the time comes. :)

[@stephaniemoore3779]

That helped me so much!!!!

[@romanyroz5609]

Brilliant the idea I've been looking for, thanks a lot

[@brinamarie9525]

That's really creative. Great survival skills.

[@ladonnad.steele2470]

simpler+small=not as much to go wrong😍

[@wrkAhaLik247]

It would've been easier and cheaper to do it this way- salad bowl $3, stainless drain(any big box store) $3, pvc or tubular ptrap(big box) $3, pvc pipe to length or 1 ten foot piece 3$. I cannot recommend enough, do it right the first time instead of slapping it all together with the "intention" of fixing it later..... I'm sure most people would agree, it never happens until a travesty unfolds! Quick heads up to all full time RVers, in alot of states there are Habitat For Humanity ReStores. Everything besides the bowl itself will undoubtedly be at this store and you'd probably get it for free or perhaps a buck. Something to remember! Two Thumbs up on ingenuity EVL!

[@SourGrey]

Sadie Jayne got so many things from there already for my bus build 💝

[@MelHyde]

Love this

[@ocho441]

Great idea .....Great for anyone doing a build...

[@itzcryssie2732]

Wow thanks for sharing n posting a link👌

[@kimsloveforreborns6458]

Great idea. How do you pump the water up to the faucet? Thanks

[@twobrokewolves5884]

The faucet can be found on amazon, it pulls the water up by itself

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

whats the name of the plumbers tape? brand?

[@cheriwilson8727]

Wow, great simple setup.

[@FrankGreenway]

that's ok and it's working. you'd be better guaranteed not to leak by a simple sink drain from Walmart. of course you'd need to cut a larger hole, but it would drain better too. still not bad. I like the pump.

[@GatorLife57]

Thumbs up Nate. Good job. ENJOY... THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@fourcowfilms6140]

Cool, now I know how to setup a sink!

[@fitnesswithatwist7082]

What is the name of that tape? I've been looking for something similar.

[@BadassKaren]

Hvac tape..heat resistant for taping ductwork...use it to attach reflectix!

[@josueparedes542]

Fuck yeah dude! I love it

[@jakewallace6966]

You don’t need a water pump? Does the water just pump up when you pull the lever for the sink?

[@jeffminnesota7376]

Nate awesome description....one thing nice no battery needed to use sink....total dry camping....you ever thinking of getting a van?

[@cannurdogdu3871]

how the pump works? where did you buy items? and would you suggest a walmart battery for running my laptop?

[@lohst1672]

mehmet can Nurdogdu no. Google other options. get a solar panel setup off Amazon

[@jackiem1093]

My pump is not working suddenly. Any suggestions?

[@quinni3b]

Thanks for the video Nate

[@kirkarsineau7612]

Hey Nate. I bought the sink pump from the link on your website but it doesn't appear to be working. Any suggestions? Much appreciated.

[@ElementLife]

Hey Kirk. What link isn't working? I just tried the link on my website and from the description here and they both seem to be working fine?

[@kirkarsineau7612]

Thanks for the quick reply Nate. Much appreciated buddy ! Its not the link that isn't working, its the sink pump itself that's not working. Cheers

[@ElementLife]

Haha oh, that's not good. I had to play with it a bit to get it to work the first time. Make sure the vinyl tubing you use is tight enough. It should be an air tight seal.

[@kirkarsineau7612]

I used vinyl tubing that was fairly hard to put on the end but didn't try using the clamp i bought. Do you think it could be as simple as that? lol . Imagine?!?! I'll give it a try Nate

[@foreverhomeless124]

Just a heads up...the foil tape is not used so much in plumbing but traditionally in heating and cooling. Great stuff to have on hand tho!

[@ishgilbertstone4887]

How's the hand pump part of the faucet holding up? decent quality no issues still?

[@ElementLife]

After two years it's become a bit leaky if you leave the lever in the up position while not using it. Otherwise it works well.

[@adayinthelife9655]

Element Van Life do you have a link to the faucet?

[@Deep.Web3-24]

is this faucet can suck water automatically from bottle?

[@mattkopl3727]

Good video! Keep them up :)

[@AbortedEvolution]

Awesome, man. Thanks.

[@trianglebean3884]

Oh my god this is great

[@Holisticwellnesswithshaunie]

Great job!!!!

[@therollingcaveman4427]

Didn't know if you mentioned this but where did you get the faucet at?

[@johnnybravo8129]

TheRollingGypsies he literally says it within the first minute of the video and you could've just watched it again to get your answer lol he said amazon

[@therollingcaveman4427]

Thanks! been a long day

[@johnnybravo8129]

***** you're welcome!

[@bighoss7603]

why did you pick the Honda element? just wanted to know and great channel and great vida!

[@ElementLife]

Thank you! I made a video about that a while back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp-0oXSIfrqljM0

[@ronnjerremy5796]

They'll give anyone a KZbin channel 😂😂😂 is that what they call plumbers tape??

[@ljgoods4484]

thank you, man . cheers :)

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

Honey,if you depress the sink,so the bottom isn’t level,it will drain much better 😎

[@c0pyimitati0n]

I don't think I caught how it's pressurized..

[@chrisharrod3709]

it uses a hand pump in the faucet to pull water through the system.

[@ZWATER1]

Ty

[@sandradrumm5803]

Plastic never rots

[@alharris4111]

awesomeness

[@janetfryeaifd1011]

Add the link to that faucet in the description/info. :)

[@sueg2658]

Clever.

[@stevenfleming6400]

I bought one and it broke immediately (in an hour). Decided to go up a level and bought more expensive brand..

[@alexborghiphotography]

YOU DID NOT PUM IT?

[@Lulys381]

You could be John Cenas son

[@jcardosa02]

fuck yeah

[@nonaes1473]

Simple and efficient. Don't need all that water pumps and stuffs

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

It's HVAC tape.

[@jackchadwick4350]

That's a pretty dreadful set up.. but hey it works. That's the main thing.

[@michaelsaywack471]

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[@transchristine]

FYI Drill a larger hole for the drain, buy a drain from a plumbing supplier and bingo you have a smart looking sink not something that a person with brain damage might make. Cheers dude.