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.

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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/ite...
Spray Nozzle https://amzn.to/3ne6hg4
Water Fill https://pantherrvproducts.com/94715-005/
Water Level Sensor https://kus-usa.com/product/sss-ssl-s...
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/f...
Tank Heater Pad https://amzn.to/3Nma06a
Velcro Ties https://amzn.to/3oO3ISs
3-Way Valves https://www.specialtymfg.com/catalog/...
Nylobrade Tubing https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...
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