Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A deep dive into how we set up van plumbing systems, the parts we use, and why we do it this way.
DIY VAN MATERIALS LIST: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/diy-resources
VAN BUILD SEQUENCE DOC: thrivecraftedvans.com/products/van-build-sequence-spreadsheet
CABINET SPACERS: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/store
DROP-IN ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS
thrivecraftedvans.com/pages/drop-in-systems
VANESSENTIAL GEAR
thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/vanessential-gear
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:00 Water Pump & Pick-up line
8:20 Manifold
10:15 Water Heater
12:00 UV Water Filter
13:20 Pex Expansion vs. Crimp vs. Sharkbite
17:20 Fill Inlet & Outdoor Shower
22:25 Tank Setup
29:25 Tank Level Sending Unit
31:03 Inspection Hatch
Looking for a builder to help create your dream van? thrivecraftedvans.com
➳ FREEZE DRIED FOOD FOR EMERGENCIES OR DAILY USE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR EACH MONTH:
shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
➳ CONNECT WITH US:
Instagram: @thrivans
Collaboration: lisa@thrivecraftedvans.com
PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
➳ BEST FREEZE DRIED FOOD ON THE PLANET: shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
FREEZE DRIED DOGGIE TREATS? YES, PLEASE! YOUR FURRY FRIEND WILL LOVE THESE HEALTHY TREATS: pawtree.com/Thrive1
➳ WHO WE ARE
We're Lisa & Jeff, the founders of Thrivans. During Covid we built our first van and fell in love with the creative process of designing and building. Now our team crafts luxury camper vans and truck campers, including conversions on vans our clients provide. In this video
ABOUT
Longer description of video..........
#vanlife #vanconversion #vanbuild #freezedried
⏰ TIMECODES
Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
A deep dive into how we set up van plumbing systems, the parts we use, and why we do it this way.
DIY VAN MATERIALS LIST: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/diy-resources
VAN BUILD SEQUENCE DOC: thrivecraftedvans.com/products/van-build-sequence-spreadsheet
CABINET SPACERS: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/store
DROP-IN ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS
thrivecraftedvans.com/pages/drop-in-systems
VANESSENTIAL GEAR
thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/vanessential-gear
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:00 Water Pump & Pick-up line
8:20 Manifold
10:15 Water Heater
12:00 UV Water Filter
13:20 Pex Expansion vs. Crimp vs. Sharkbite
17:20 Fill Inlet & Outdoor Shower
22:25 Tank Setup
29:25 Tank Level Sending Unit
31:03 Inspection Hatch
Looking for a builder to help create your dream van? thrivecraftedvans.com
➳ FREEZE DRIED FOOD FOR EMERGENCIES OR DAILY USE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR EACH MONTH:
shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
➳ CONNECT WITH US:
Instagram: @thrivans
Collaboration: lisa@thrivecraftedvans.com
PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
➳ BEST FREEZE DRIED FOOD ON THE PLANET: shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
FREEZE DRIED DOGGIE TREATS? YES, PLEASE! YOUR FURRY FRIEND WILL LOVE THESE HEALTHY TREATS: pawtree.com/Thrive1
➳ WHO WE ARE
We're Lisa & Jeff, the founders of Thrivans. During Covid we built our first van and fell in love with the creative process of designing and building. Now our team crafts luxury camper vans and truck campers, including conversions on vans our clients provide. In this video
ABOUT
Longer description of video..........
#vanlife #vanconversion #vanbuild #freezedried
⏰ TIMECODES
Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
