Camper Van Plumbing Ramblefest

Grab some popcorn, this is a long one. I’ve just completed the plumbing system in the 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 I’ve been converting. Turns out I have a lot to say about plumbing. The start of the video mostly concerns designing a system that won’t hinder future travels. The second part of the video covers details about what I consider a “perfect compromise” for how I like to camp. If you found this entertaining, educational or even enraging, consider buying me a coffee...or a beer;). Please use the link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/projectofscience Thank you for your support! 0:00 Intro 2:00 Designing the Right System for How You’ll Use the Van 8:22 System Overview 9:41 Water Tanks 12:00 Foot Pump 14:42 Sinks and Faucets 17:07 Rear Spray Station 19:14 Water Fill 20:51 Monitoring Water Level 21:58 Grey Water System 24:35 Freeze Prevention 26:37 Winterizing and System Shutdown 28:53 Tubing Choices 31:12 Hose Clamps 32:06 Leak Detection Methods Product Links (Amazon Links Help Me Out, Thank you!!) Foot Pump Left Side Pedal https://amzn.to/3Vb6CwJ Foot Pump Right Side Pedal https://amzn.to/3VaUa01 Note: It is possible to swap the sides if you buy the wrong one. Rebuild Kit https://amzn.to/3LzkRIz Faucet Ebay Sink https://www.ebay.com/itm/184778351385 Kingston Sink https://amzn.to/3LiTAsq Sink Drain https://amzn.to/3Nl8qkN Noico Sound Deadening https://amzn.to/4243ox9 Electric Water Pump https://amzn.to/3Lc7HQl Disconnect Fittings https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23027&catid=926 Spray Nozzle https://amzn.to/3ne6hg4 Water Fill https://pantherrvproducts.com/94715-005/ Water Level Sensor https://kus-usa.com/product/sss-ssl-sender/ Note: 15” version works well with the NW Conversions Water Tank. Grey Water Tank Custom Roto W-49 (www.customroto.com) Remote Valve Kit https://amzn.to/3LBHGLC Note: you also need two fittings to mate with the rest of your system. Here are two options (you can use two of the same depending on how you set your system up): 1.5" Spigot Fitting https://amzn.to/40PpaDK 1" Slip Fitting https://amzn.to/44gKa9J 12V Heat Tape https://oemheaters.com/category/983/freezstop-12-and-24v-heat-cable Tank Heater Pad https://amzn.to/3Nma06a Velcro Ties https://amzn.to/3oO3ISs 3-Way Valves https://www.specialtymfg.com/catalog/?page=search&cid=689 Nylobrade Tubing https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=97920 Tigerflex Tubing https://amzn.to/426c6ew Flexzilla Hose https://amzn.to/3LC9saU Note: This hose is available without end fittings in bulk…but then you have to buy 250’ Oetiker 2-Ear Clamps https://amzn.to/41JjxIx Breeze Hose Clamps Variety Pack https://amzn.to/3LdhwgL I seem to use the following sizes most often for plumbing and heater ducting: SAE 6 https://amzn.to/3HITCJp SAE 12 https://amzn.to/3Vcg5Uu SAE 16 https://amzn.to/422v8Co SAE 20 https://amzn.to/3HITJVl SAE 32 https://amzn.to/423eORZ