Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If your camper van will see freezing temperatures, winterizing the plumbing is critical to prevent cracked fittings, broken pumps, and costly leaks. In this video, I walk through when you need to winterize, the design features that make it easy, and a step-by-step process to safely protect your water system. I’ll cover draining tanks, clearing lines with air, when to use RV antifreeze, and common mistakes to avoid. This is the exact method I use on my own camper van.
Water System Diagram: mosermakes.com/articles/camper-van-water-system-diagram
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 When to Winterize
01:36 Design for Winterization
03:52 Step by Step
#VanBuild #CamperVanConversion #CamperVanWaterSystem
If your camper van will see freezing temperatures, winterizing the plumbing is critical to prevent cracked fittings, broken pumps, and costly leaks. In this video, I walk through when you need to winterize, the design features that make it easy, and a step-by-step process to safely protect your water system. I’ll cover draining tanks, clearing lines with air, when to use RV antifreeze, and common mistakes to avoid. This is the exact method I use on my own camper van.
Water System Diagram: mosermakes.com/articles/camper-van-water-system-diagram
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 When to Winterize
01:36 Design for Winterization
03:52 Step by Step
#VanBuild #CamperVanConversion #CamperVanWaterSystem








![Electrical Tools You’ll Actually Use in a Van Build
Wiring a camper van? These are the essential tools I used to build out a full electrical system—from cutting thick battery cables to crimping small connectors. I’ll walk you through each tool, explain what it’s for, and share some pro tips for clean, safe installs. Whether you’re a first-time DIYer or just checking your gear list, this video will help you get it right the first time.
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06:26 Torque wrench
07:19 Cable management
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