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Interactive Water Diagram for Camper Van Conversion

FarOutVan 1

A super simple water system that we have used full-time for 4 years. Cheap and easy to implement! But if you are looking for an interior shower and in-sink hot water, keep scrolling down to FarOutVan2…

Van water system diagram: fresh water tank, pump, accumulator, sink, bike wash, water heater and gray water jug
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Sub-Systems:

  1. Water TankClass A Customs T-2500-SPAmazon
  2. Water PumpShurflo 4008-101-E65, 3.0 GPMAmazon
  3. AccumulatorShurflo 182-200, pre-pressurizedAmazon
  4. SinkDometic SNG 420, round, glass lidAmazon
  5. Bike WashAmazon
  6. Water HeaterCamplux AY132 portable tankless, 1.32 GPMAmazon
  7. Aqua-Tainer (7 Gal)Reliance Aqua-Tainer, pack of 2Amazon

Tank:

  1. Water TankClass A Customs T-2500-SPAmazon
  2. Hose Barb Adapter1/2"-14 NPT (M) to 3/8" hose barbAmazon
  3. Clear Vinyl Tubing3/8" clear vinyl tubingAmazon
  4. Test PlugAmazon
  5. PEX to MPT AdapterSUNGATOR 1/2" PEX x 1/2" MPT×2Amazon
  6. Ball ValveSharkBite 1/2" PEX barb x barbAmazon
  7. Hose Barb Swivel AdapterShurflo 1/2"-14 NPT (F) x 1/2" hose barbAmazon
  8. Braided Vinyl Tubing1/2" braided vinyl tubingAmazon

Pump:

  1. Pump Silencing KitShurflo 94-591-01Amazon
  2. StrainerShurflo 255-313 twist-on pipe strainerAmazon
  3. Water PumpShurflo 4008-101-E65, 3.0 GPMAmazon
  4. AccumulatorShurflo 182-200, pre-pressurizedAmazon

Main Line:

  1. Pump Silencing KitShurflo 94-591-01Amazon
  2. PEX to MPT AdapterSUNGATOR 1/2" PEX x 1/2" MPTAmazon
  3. PEX TeeSharkBite 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2"Amazon
  4. PEX TubingSharkBite 1/2" blue PEX-B, 100 ftAmazon
  5. PEX to FPT Swivel AdapterSharkBite 1/2" PEX x 1/2" FPTAmazon
  6. End CapOrbit 1/2" FPT capAmazon
  7. SinkDometic SNG 420, round, glass lidAmazon
  8. Ball ValveSharkBite 1/2" PEX barb x barbAmazon

Bike Wash:

  1. PEX TeeSharkBite 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2"Amazon
  2. PEX TubingSharkBite 1/2" blue PEX-B, 100 ftAmazon
  3. Bend SupportXFITTING 1/2" PEX 90-degree, with nail tab, pack of 2Amazon
  4. PEX to FPT Swivel AdapterSharkBite 1/2" PEX x 1/2" FPTAmazon
  5. End CapOrbit 1/2" FPT capAmazon
  6. Bike WashAmazon

Water Heater:

  1. PEX TeeSharkBite 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2"Amazon
  2. PEX TubingSharkBite 1/2" blue PEX-B, 100 ftAmazon
  3. PEX ElbowSharkBite 1/2" x 1/2"×2Amazon
  4. Ball ValveSharkBite 1/2" PEX barb x barbAmazon
  5. PEX to FPT Swivel ElbowSharkBite 1/2" PEX x 1/2" FPTAmazon
  6. Water HeaterCamplux AY132 portable tankless, 1.32 GPMAmazon

Gray Water:

  1. Sink StrainerJR Products 9490-215-022Amazon
  2. Sink Drain HoseCamco flexible drain connectionAmazon
  3. Y Valve2-way garden hose splitterAmazon
  4. Quick-Connect FittingHQMPC brass, 3/4" GHT, 2 setsAmazon
  5. Hose (5/8" x 6')×2Amazon
  6. Aqua-Tainer (7 Gal)Reliance Aqua-Tainer, pack of 2Amazon

hover your cursor (desktop) or tap (phone/tablet) on each component to learn more.

Download This Water Diagram & Tutorial (PDF)

FarOutVan 2

This water system is a bit more complex, but features:

  • Hidden shower with in-floor shower pan.
  • 33-gallon wheel well water tank (4 seasons) + optional 24-gallon spare tire tank extension (3 seasons).
  • Electric hot water heater for shower and sink (15L tank).
  • 10 gallon undermount gray tank, with optional 4 gallon aqua-tainer sink drain (winter).
3D diagram of the FarOutVan2 water system: tanks, pump, water heater, sink, shower and gray tanks
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Sub-Systems:

  1. Main Tank (32 Gal)NW Conversions wheel well tankVanlife Outfitters
  2. Spare Tire Tank (24 Gal)NW Conversions spare tire tankVanlife Outfitters
  3. Water PumpShurflo 4008 RevolutionAmazon
  4. AccumulatorShurflo 182-200Amazon
  5. Water HeaterIsotemp Spa 15LVanlife Outfitters
  6. Exterior Gray Tank (10 Gal)Curious Campervans undermountCurious Campervans
  7. Interior Gray Tank (4 Gal)Reliance Aqua-TainerAmazon
  8. In-Floor Shower PanTecVan shower panTecVan
  9. Sink & Pull-Out FaucetTecVan sink, 52″ faucetTecVan
  10. Fill InletAquor RV city water inletAmazon
  11. Exterior Shower / Bike WashAquor RV City Inlet/OutletAmazon
  12. Shower ValveAmbassador hot/cold mixerAmazon

Main:

  1. Water PumpShurflo 4008 RevolutionAmazon
  2. AccumulatorShurflo 182-200Amazon
  3. Sink & Pull-Out FaucetTecVan sink, 52″ faucetTecVan
  4. 1/2" MPT x 1/2" PEX Adapter×2Amazon
  5. 1/2" Ball Valve×4Amazon
  6. 1/2" Tee PEX-B×5Amazon
  7. Elbow 1/2″ MNPT × 1/2″ barb×4Amazon
  8. Diverting ValveMcMaster-Carr
  9. 1/2″ braided PVC hose×2Amazon
  10. 1/2" MPT NippleAmazon
  11. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – RedAmazon
  12. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – BlueAmazon

Water Heater:

  1. Water HeaterIsotemp Spa 15LVanlife Outfitters
  2. 1/2" MPT x 1/2" PEX AdapterAmazon
  3. 1/2" MPT x 1/2" PEX ElbowAmazon
  4. Stainless Steel Supply Line, 6inAmazon
  5. Stainless Steel Supply Line, 12inAmazon

Tank Fill:

  1. Fill InletAquor RV city water inletAmazon
  2. 1/2" MPT x 3/4" PEX AdapterAmazon
  3. 1.5" MPT x 3/4" FPT ReducerAmazon
  4. 3/4" MPT x 3/4" PEX ElbowAmazon
  5. 3/4" PEX TubingAmazon
  6. Label for Aquor RV City Inlet/OutletFarOutRide

Vent/Overflow:

  1. 1/2" MPT x 3/4" PEX AdapterAmazon
  2. 3/4 PEX Elbow×3Amazon
  3. 1/2″ MPT × 1/2″ barbAmazon
  4. 1/2″ braided PVC hoseAmazon
  5. 3/4" PEX TubingAmazon

Drain – Tanks:

  1. Reducer – 1.5" MPT x 1" MPT×3Amazon
  2. 1" FPT Ball Valve×2Amazon
  3. 1" MPT x 1" Slip ElbowAmazon
  4. 1" MPT x 1" Barb AdapterAmazon
  5. 1" FPT x 1" Barb AdapterAmazon
  6. Pipe – 1" Dia x 5" LongMcMaster-Carr
  7. Hose – 1" PolyurethaneMcMaster-Carr
  8. 1" MPT x 1" FPT Elbow×2McMaster-Carr

Drain – System:

  1. 1/2" Female Swivel x 1/2" PEX ElbowAmazon
  2. 1/2" PEX Tubing – White×2Amazon
  3. 1/2" Tee PEX-B×2Amazon
  4. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – BlueAmazon
  5. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – RedAmazon
  6. 3/4" PEX-B Tubing – White×2Amazon
  7. 1/2" Elbow PEX-B×3Amazon
  8. 1/2" Ball Valve×2Amazon
  9. 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4" Tee PEX-BAmazon
  10. 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" Tee PEX-BAmazon

Interior Shower:

  1. Shower ValveAmbassador hot/cold mixerAmazon
  2. 1/2" MPT x 1/2" PEX Adapter×2Amazon
  3. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – Red×2Amazon
  4. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – Blue×2Amazon
  5. 3/8" PEX-B Tubing – White×2Amazon
  6. 3/8" Elbow PEX-B×2Amazon
  7. 1/2" x 3/8" Reducer PEX×4Amazon
  8. 1/2" Ball Valve×2Amazon
  9. 1/2" Tee PEX-B×2Amazon

Exterior Shower:

  1. Exterior Shower / Bike WashAquor RV City Inlet/OutletAmazon
  2. Exterior MixerAquor mixing valveAmazon
  3. 1/2" MPT x 1/2" PEX Adapter×2Amazon
  4. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – RedAmazon
  5. 1/2" PEX-B Tubing – BlueAmazon
  6. Label for Aquor RV City Inlet/OutletFarOutRide
  7. 1/2" Tee PEX-B×2Amazon

Gray Water:

  1. In-Floor Shower PanTecVan shower panTecVan
  2. Exterior Gray Tank (10 Gal)Curious Campervans undermountCurious Campervans
  3. Interior Gray Tank (4 Gal)Reliance Aqua-TainerAmazon
  4. KUS SSS S5U (7″)Marine Parts Source
  5. Sink Drain DiverterForespar Y-valve, 1″Forespar
  6. Gray Drain ValveU.S. Solid motorized, 3/4″Amazon
  7. Shower Drain Elbow Adapter 1.25" BSP x 1" barb3D Print FileFarOutRide
  8. Adapter for 1" Trident Hose x TecVan Sink Drain3D Print FileFarOutRide
  9. Elbow 1.25″ MNPT × 1″ barbAmazon
  10. Tee 1″ barbAmazon
  11. Elbow 3/4" MPTAmazon
  12. 1/2″ MPT × 1/2″ barbAmazon
  13. 1″ hose (Trident #100 Flex)Trident

hover your cursor (desktop) or tap (phone/tablet) on each component to learn more.

See how we installed it:

Water System Installation & Operation | FarOutVan2
Water System Installation & Operation | FarOutVan2
Build Journal Van #2 | Water System
faroutride.com/water-install

If you’re new to Water Systems, start here:

Camper-Van-Water-System-(Heading-1920px)
Water System Guide for DIY Camper Van Conversion
Guides | Water System
faroutride.com/water-system

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In 2017, we sold our house (and everything in it), quit our engineering careers, and moved into our self-built campervan. Every day is an opportunity for a new adventure... We’re chasing our dreams, and hopefully it inspires others to do the same!

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