Ultimate solar shower (DIY van conversion and car camping)

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This video is about van conversion. I explain how I did my solar shower system, including specific features to be used with a van, a minivan or a car. It includes interesting safety features that I consider a necessity.
This video is related to a previous video about hygiene. I invite you to watch it:
• Avoid misery! (van fea...
In the video, you will be able to see parts of the converted minivan. If you want to learn more about the overall conversion, you are invited to watch my van tour:
• Van Tour: DIY conversi...
I also have a van conversion technic playlist:
• Eric's: conversion tec...
This video is part of a series about van conversion concepts. Here’s my playlist:
• Eric's: van concepts
There’s also a playlist about Trips and Tips:
• Eric's: trips and tips
Give me some feedback! It is so much more interesting for me when I get feedback from you . I also really appreciate knowing from which state or country you have just watched my video. I enjoy sharing with people from everywhere.
This channel is based on decades of experience. Everything explained is authentic, genuine, and fully tested. Take note that I am not sponsored by anyone. You have my honest and raw opinion.
Synchronized captions are available in English and in French.

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@dianac7002 2 года назад

Hello from the Chicago suburbs! Not only do you explain HOW to do something, but you talk in detail about WHY the solution works best. I really appreciate that. You're a great teacher. Thank you!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Diana! I very much appreciate having feedback from the video aspect too 👍 You must have recognized a clip from Chicago in that video...😃✌️

@dianastoevelaar9548 Год назад

Thank you, Eric for sharing all your Design secrets with us in your classic Holly, informative and detailed style. That is so helpful to the rest of us watching. :-) I’m binge watching watching you from sunny California, USA.🇺🇸😂

@saboh7058 2 года назад

I love your solutions: simple, cheap, comfortable. And most important, you have tried a lot of solution before suggest something

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Effectively! I think that you must have used, tested and improved things before sharing it. When I first published my van tour, I was already using my van for a year. You do not want people to reproduce none tested solutions with errors... Thank you for feedback. It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@chrisproctor5252 2 года назад

I am watching your videos from the UK. Having watched quite a few I must congratulate you on the quality of both the information and advice. I have spent a substantial amount of time in my own stealth camper. With many years in different environments and seasons over many many miles and the key is keeping it simple. All your advice and technical approaches are well grounded and work. For all those who aspire to attempt this adventure listen to the words from this man. I promise you he will save you money, time and so much grief. I so often tell people it only looks simple when you see someone doing something they know how to and understand it. Believe me that is not very often. Eric is just such a craftsman.

@hansdezwart4453 8 дней назад

I already found a ton of information about solar roof showers, but yours gave me new ideas. I thought of the challenge of how to stop the water from moving over the whole length when braking suddenly. I like your idea.

@hansdezwart4453 8 дней назад

Greetings from a Dutch living in Madrid

@ericenjoysearth2756 7 дней назад

Thank you for your feedback 😃👍

@ziomalZparafii 26 дней назад

10:37 cheers from Poland! I've seen most of your videos during covid, when the idea planted in my mind. Now that I bought a proper car I've started the process of conversion and I'm watching your videos again for ideas and solutions 💪

@ericenjoysearth2756 25 дней назад

That's awesome! I am glad to be useful in your project! Enjoy the project! You are going to have so much fun with your van! Poland! Cool! ✌️

@ziomalZparafii 25 дней назад

@@ericenjoysearth2756 The most challenging part is that we have 186 and 189cm of height so hard to squeeze a proper bed to be able to sit on it while in day mode but I'm trying a few options before finalizing the project. I got Peugeot Rifter long with automatic transmission - very pleasant to drive. The whole process of inventing, creative use of space and planing is a separate hobby I guess 😁 Thanks again, cheers!

@ericenjoysearth2756 16 дней назад

If you can sit on a seat when it is not converted, than you can sit with enough room! Enjoy your project 😃✌️

@ziomalZparafii 16 дней назад

Well, not really as when sitting on a regular seat there is a lower floor for legs so that's extra ~20cm. When a seat is flat it goes into that space. But anyway, if the whole conversion was easy, there won't be a place for the creativity ;-)

@ktk2094 2 года назад

Eric, you put so much thought into everything you do on your van. Your explanations and photos of each project are detailed but simple to follow and understand. I look forward to your videos. Thanks. I'm following along from Wisconsin USA, on the south shore of Lake Superior.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Kathy! I am very glade of your comment. It is quite a source of motivation! You made my day! 😃✌️

@Trenchant468 2 года назад

Another deeply practical solution, well thought out, and using actual science. The thing that stands out about your minivan camping is not just experience, but a solid education underlying your choices. Thanks from the Mid-Atlantic.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you my friend! This is an awesome comment very much appreciated 😃✌️

@Robin-kf1yz 2 года назад

Eric, I just watched your video from Western North Carolina. Anticipation and then excitement when I see you have posted. The solar shower is brilliant. The baffles…sweet. I don’t believe I have seen that in any other DIY project. Also, the simple way you pressurize the system. It is so very obvious how much time and effort you put in to any of your projects before you post them. Thank you for your quality work.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Robin for this awesome comment! I really appreciate. «Calculate is as good as working» my grandfather used to say! Showing tested stuff is essential! Thanks! ✌️

@laurahubbard9470 2 года назад

Thank you Eric. I enjoy your videos so very much. You clearly put a lot of thought into each build and video. I particularly like your idea of putting a screw cap on each end of the tank. I hadn’t thought about the fact that customs would want to check inside the tube. I also loved the water sloshing animation. Watching from California 🚙

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Laura! I very like your comment. I really like having feedback also on my videos. I really enjoy that animation too. It is fun to watch knowing that I made this with manual drawings! ✌️

@nate8088 2 года назад

The water tube baffles are a great idea! Such a simple and effective solution.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thanks for your feedback Nate👍

@georgestone8099 2 года назад

I can't find them for sale anywhere in the UK :/ Not even sure what to search, though.

@tjmarie6554 2 года назад

Quebec, Canada. I am not yet at a build stage, but will keep all your instructions for possible future use! Thank you so much for taking time to share your solutions!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Learning to avoid mistakes is the best! Enjoy planning your project. Thank you Marie for your comment ✌️ Qc 👍

@rolliebca 2 года назад

Another excellent video Eric! Looking forward to part two. You don't post often, but when you do we can all count on yet another high quality well thought out video well worth our time. Best wishes from Edmonton Alberta.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Rolland this is a great comment! I was too much enjoying summer! But I have written a few videos that will follow more rapidly! ✌️

@michaelpatrickgorman1499 2 года назад

Eric: the Zen Master of Vanlife! Love all your videos. Started watching you when I lived in Kyoto, Japan, now in Huntsville Alabama.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Michael for your comment! Japan to Alabama! So cool! 😃👍

@shannonmurphy9790 2 года назад

From Minot, ND - USA. I would not have considered so many points, such as ensuring the water cabinet does not thrust forward like a torpedo. Thank you for mentioning all the things you think through. It helps me to look at challenges in new ways. Very neat shower!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Shannon. I am glade to be of any help and that you appreciate my video 👍😃

@DavidLari 2 года назад

Between Eric and Bruce Parks, I've learned so much to help me with my Sienna build out. Thanks!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

It’s a pleasure David! Thank you for your appreciation 😃✌️

@tommy.dee1 Год назад

Hello from Slovakia, this video about torpedo shower is inspiration for me, I started thinkng about small van for weekend trips and this solution of shower I like. I wish you good luck on roads.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you for your feedback Tommy! ✌️

@travelingwithruffy 2 года назад

Eric, I look forward to every one of your videos. They are very informative, clear, and to the point. Thanks for your insights!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

It’s a pleasure Ruffy! Thank you for sharing your appreciation 😃✌️

@Oceangirl326 2 года назад

Thank you for the new video. I recommend your videos to other people frequently. Keep posting!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Scottie! It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@kitmcalpine571 2 года назад

Thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos Eric. Always a joy when you post a new video. Why, how and what not to do. Keep 'em coming. Best wishes from Scotland

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Kit for this great comment! It is much appreciated when people comment about it. Yes I do put a lot of work in each video! ✌️

@MyMy-tv7fd 2 года назад

hey Eric, great vid. Here in the UK huge numbers of people are taking your advice for all things van life as it beats the lockdown holiday restrictions very nicely. Great work.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Wow! This is very cool to be useful to help you go through this! Thank you for sharing 😃✌️

@xinzhongwei8739 Год назад

Hello from Boston, MA! I really appreciate the simplicity of your solutions. It’s easier for DIYers to replicate than the much more expensive professional van conversions. It’s also comforting that no permanent change is made to the minivan structure. This way, if a van life is not really to your liking, you are not wasting too much money and time anyway.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Exactly! Plus you won’t lose everything that you have build since you can transfert your conversion fournitures into a new van with less mileage! Thank you for your feedback Xinzhong 👍

@sarahevanschwartz1000 2 года назад

About to start my first minivan conversion and plan to use your set up. Thank you for sharing your expertise. From Eastern Iowa

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Hello Sarah! Thank you for your appreciation comment. It is much appreciated. I was in your area a week ago! I have visited Iowa 80! I had heard about it from Canada! ✌️😃

@LauraGarcia-ez9of 2 года назад

Keep them coming Eric. I love your videos and have used a lot of your ideas. I don't travel in a van, but I do travel in a Prius which is kind of a smaller version of your Sienna. At 1:49 on your video, you drove right past the off ramp to where I live. I'm in Hollywood California - but I'm in the Hollywood Hills - in an area called Beachwood Canyon which is part of Griffith Park. Really great hiking up here. Next time you're in the area let me know and I'll show you all of the hidden staircases we have in our canyon and take you to our village cafe. In the meanwhile, happy trails to you.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Laura for this cool comment! Reading it, I was seeing your neighbourhood in my mind! I am looking forward to go back. I like California so much! 😃✌️

@tobyz.3452 Год назад

I purchased a 2006 Honda Odyssey here in the N.W. suburbs of Chicago, and am in the process of the build out. This fall I plan on the ultimate road trip with my camera gear and enjoy my retirement with no hard schedules I want to thank you for your time and sharing your insights and knowledge. I definitely have subscribed and will be watching all your videos. (two thumbs up)....

@professorscott7060 Год назад

Hi from NC. This was very useful. I'm a whitewater kayaker and it's great to shower off when you get off the water. Thank you for sharing the problems and solutions associated with a shower build.

@badger9156 4 месяца назад

Elbow oil 😂! We would say elbow grease in New Zealand. Very similar, same meaning, but the slight difference makes me smile 😊

@ericenjoysearth2756 3 месяца назад

Nice! Thank you for your comment 😃✌️

@jongonzalez3332 2 месяца назад

Eric, you are my VanLife real life HERO! Thanks for sharing your experience, expertise, & vanlife ENERGY! 🦸🏻‍♂️👍🏼 If you are ever in San Diego, CA, I'd love to meet you in person! I can host you in my house, and prepare a good home cooked meal to pay you back for all your contributions to the vanlife community. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Jon

@ericenjoysearth2756 28 дней назад

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate your comment and offer. I am glad to be useful in your project. Your gratitude comment is a source of motivation! Thanks 🙂✌️

@carolynozimok949 2 года назад

You are so smart!! I appreciate all of your visuals, drawings, animations. I am such a visual learner and they really help. Thank you!!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Carolyn! You made my day! I am also a visual learner. That’s why I think it is my best way to explain things. Do no hesitate if you have questions ✌️😃

@sylviacoesel806 Год назад

Hi , i'm a woman from the Netherlands and very pleased with your explaining. There very detailled and simply to follow I have a no build stationwagon to camp in . It' 's financiel more do able than go for a hotel somewhere. Next weekend i go to Luxemburg.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Sylvia! I really appreciate your comment. Enjoy your van 😃✌️

@hansdezwart4453 8 дней назад

Hey Silvia, wat leuk! Wij gingen vroeger wel 3-4 keer per jaar naar ons huisje in Bettendorf Luxemburg, prachtig land. Ik heb net een T4 gekocht en ga deze zomer met mijn zoontje van Madrid naar Sneek. Jippie!

@MrEddielehwald 2 года назад

Eric, thank you so much! I have used many of your ideas for my Honda Odyssey conversion and the result is that my van is much nicer, simpler and more practical than many others I've seen in my travels. Adding a shower is my next project so this video comes at a perfect time. Well done on adding the baffles in the pipe! I've been watching some ABS shower videos while I do research and you are the first person I've seen address the problem of water sloshing back and forth. I had already planned on adding them but hadn't figured out how yet, this is a great solution.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Eddie for your comment. I am glade that you enjoy your Odyssey conversion! It is a pleasure to have contributed to your project. You will certainly appreciate the shower! 👍

@gus473 2 года назад

👍🏼 As a former plumber and park ranger (Minnesota), I have to hand it to you: the shower baffling is a great solution! You have so many good, helpful ideas for camping without too much expense! Thanks! 😎✌🏼

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for you nice comment. It is very much appreciated 😃✌️

@Ethan_is_me 9 месяцев назад

Hello from Malaysia. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing all of your valueable information with everyone for free. And i feel calm watching your videos. Cheers Eric.

@ericenjoysearth2756 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment ✌️😃

@truckerzwyf 2 года назад

Eric, Thank you for another problem solved! I'm from Goldendale Washington and am a 65 y.o. grandma just starting my van conversion in a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. I love your videos. ❤️

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Sue for your appreciation! You will have so much fun to travel! Enjoy realizing your project 😃✌️

@RajiTripathi 2 года назад

I never miss any of your Videos, Eric. You are a creative genius!!! Thanks for sharing.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Raji! This is an awesome comment 😃✌️

@mearc76 Год назад

Same here!! big fan!!

@mikeembody4966 2 года назад

Another Great video. It won't be too much longer before I'm ready for my first adventure. I've used your bed, cabinet and now the shower and curtain. I'll send you pics, from outside Nashville Tn. when I'm done. 1 1/2 years into this build. Thank you Eric, Mike

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Congratulation Mike! You are going to have plenty of fun!!! Thank you for your appreciation and for sharing about your project 😃✌️

@Matt_on_life 6 месяцев назад

Greetings from NW Florida! I’m doing a Chevy express van and will be implementing this system. I imagine a first glance people will assume it’s a plumber van. Stealthy and hygienic! Thanks for the tutorial!

@Flash1857 2 года назад

The water disk to slow sloshing is ingenious, and end caps are good idea too. Thanks

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

It’s a pleasure my friend! 👍

@nikkiyeo5967 2 года назад

Hello Eric, watching from New Zealand and I love how practical your videos are. Full of great tips and even how to carry out a project as well. Nicely explained and very useful advice. Thank you so much for your efforts and for sharing your long experience with all of us.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Nikki! I very much appreciate your comment! Even more because you are from NZ! That’s pretty far from Canada! And a pretty cool place! 😃✌️

@nikkiyeo5967 2 года назад

@@ericenjoysearth2756 Yes New Zealand is definitely a very good place to tour with a van. Lots and lots of facilities here as well as freedom camping. A good place to visit if you can. 👍🏻😎

@sumanraju8473 2 года назад

From India. Thank you very much for your awesome knowledge in simplifying the complicated things. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Suman! Threat comment! 😃✌️

@brailleadventures 2 года назад

This is your best video yet! Your animations look amazing! You have perfect timing, because I am ready to make my solar shower for my newly converted SUV. I'm looking forward to seeing the shower cabinet video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you! I think also that this video is my cinematographically my best one. Thank you for highlighting this aspect of the video. It is much appreciated. There is effectively an improvement when you compare to my first ones! 😃✌️

@kiwikapouet Год назад

Thank you so so much for all of your videos!! You have no idea how much it helps! I'm from France, currently living in Quebec and preparing myself to build up a van in New Zealand next year :) take care!

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Fanny! I really appreciate your comment! NZ, what a nice project! Do not hesitate if you have questions ✌️

@deanna5889 2 года назад

Hi Eric, I'm very excited to see a new video from you! I enjoy how informative yet simple your van build videos are. My fiancé and I have been taking notes from you as we get ready to set up our own van next year. I am really looking forward to seeing the materials and set up for your shower cubicle - I've really been scratching my head over this, as the pop-up tents look to be more and more impractical as I continue researching. Looking forward to your next installment - happy trails :)

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Hello Deanna! I am happy that you appreciate my videos. I will definitely do this video about the shower cubicle. This thing is one of my best commodities. I will do the video before you will have finished you van. You can read the comments of Grant Robertson. You will see that those tents are not durable also. Every time there’s a new market potential, there’s new stuff appearing on the market, but not necessary a good solution. It is often a «laboratory solution» developed to make money on the new market. RU-vid is great because it allows to share experiences. Enjoy planning your van conversion ✌️

@leftcoastoutlaw Год назад

Hello from Spring Creek, Nevada. I appreciate the small tweaks to an established design that make a big difference in functionality. Good work!

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you for your comment. I love Nevada! ✌️

@englishkernigit8294 Год назад

I'm glad you fitted baffles as no one else seems to have done. I will fit them to mine

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you for your comment 👍

@Thebest_vids Год назад

Hi from South Dakota, USA!! I've watched 100's of these videos and yours are by far the best in terms of simplistic innovation that is not over- engineered. I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey. I'm currently trying to devise a setup where I can keep one of the second row seats usable for when I'm on the road and then remove it as needed at night to pull out the bed.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Meghan for this awesome comment. I really appreciate. Enjoy your project 😃✌️

@GrantSR 2 года назад

I have found that shower tents last a maximum of one year when you leave them set up all the time. I have had to buy a new one every year I have been vandwelling. Usually, the zipper wears out due to UV degradation. But the tie-down points also tear out easily. They are really only designed to be used for a two-week vacation, once a year.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Grant for sharing your experience. I hope that your comment will be read by many. 👍

@marshall5329 2 года назад

From Arizona, USA. Thanks, Eric. I investigated several of these tanks on the internet and wound up with one similar to yours. But, nowhere did I find anyone installing the baffles in the tube. I intend to modify mine now to include the baffles. If I plan to cross international borders I will also modify the ends to allow access. I was a divemaster for a shop in Tucson, AZ and we made 3 to 4 trips per month to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez. On one of those trips I was hauling 15 scuba tanks for the class in my pickup. Crossing on the return to the USA a new border patrol officer wanted me to dismantle all the tanks, but fortunately an old timer was there who recognized me as a frequent crosser for the shop and let me go. You never know what they will ask you to do.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is a very good one! I am glade that you will enjoy a travel and custom safe shower! ✌️ I love Arizona 👍

@mountaingoatclimbing2011 2 года назад

Greetings from Sydney, Australia! really appreciate the knowledge you share with us, I love the way you break down techniques in a really digestible way!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it😃✌️

@lostiledivitachevuoi 2 года назад

Hi from Italy. I just discovered your channel and I find it one of the best. Easy and practical explanations. Very easy to understand your English even for me I’m a beginner Ciao Eric!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you my friend from Italy! I much appreciate your comment 😃👍

@tpfeif603 Год назад

Great video! Really appreciate the detail as I’m researching my own solar shower build here in St. Louis, MO 🇺🇸. Never thought about the baffles which is a great idea! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos Thank you sir! Have a good day!

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate ✌️

@karengraves8592 Год назад

Hello from Los Angeles, California. I am born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Enjoyed this informative video because I am not interested in hooking up systems to my engine. My father enjoyed traveling by car and camper and so do I however, I have not invested in a trailer at this time. I work full time so I am a weekend traveler. I had watched your video about your van build and your reasons for building this way. Another great video. Thanks again for taking the time to explain your solutions to common issues DIY travelers come across.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Karen for sharing and commenting. It is always interesting to read about people perspectives. Thank you for your appreciation ✌️😃

@haml36 2 года назад

Wisconsin, USA here. Love your usage of animations to explain your Information. I will definitely build this shower to your specs.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

You will enjoy it! Thank you for your comment 👍😃

@glenduggan8683 Год назад

Hi Eric. I’m from B.C Canada. I just found your site and am looking at different ways to convert my 2020Honda Odyssey. I love all your ideas and am going to use a lot of your ideas in my conversion. Thank you.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Glen for your feedback. It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@civilissouls Месяц назад

Thank you for your comprehensive information from Japan!

@ericenjoysearth2756 29 дней назад

Japan! Cool! Thank you for your feedback! 🙂✌️

@treering Год назад

Hello! Thanks so much for all of your videos. I plan to use many of your ideas!

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

It’s a pleasure Drew ✌️

@realndongocongo 5 месяцев назад

Hello from Cantabria in the north of Spain! Nice video, Im planning to install this shower in my camper 4x4. Thanks!

@reinhardtwildschut1093 2 года назад

Great job Eric. I'll be adding your shower to my rig here in Oregon, USA. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you my friend from Oregon. ✌️

@BARTA-OFFICIAL 3 месяца назад

Watching this from the Netherlands, I appreciate your tips!

@sl0wb0at 2 года назад

Hi Eric, thanks so much for your videos! Your ideas are practical and clever at the same time. I'm adopting a lot of them as I convert my minivan. I followed your advice to get the wind deflectors first and was impressed how much difference they made. For the shower, I like the slosh limiters -- good idea. Also I like how you put all of the siliconed-in parts in removable caps. I'm camping a lot this summer so your ideas will get a full test. :) Cheers.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

I am glade that you appreciate and to help you enjoy more your travel trips! Thank you for your feedback 😃✌️

@dannycoffey644 2 года назад

Hi Eric, My name is Danny Coffey and I live in Visalia California that is by Sequoia national Park. I want to thank you for your van life videos and your wisdom and experience that is awful nice of you to share with the rest of us. I worked hard all my life my wife passed away my kids are grown and I am going to enjoy my van life but I appreciate your wisdom and experience. I'm going to build my solar shower like yours and I thank you so much for all your tips and experiences save me the misery of building my solar shower on my van thank you so much. I especially never thought about launching the torpedo forward and putting the restrictions inside of the tube and I love your shower because it's simple. And I love how you pressurize it again thank you so much for your wisdom and your experience of Van life and willing it to share it with the rest of the world Thanks Danny Coffey 😁 I will be watching more of your videos on the reflectix and everything else that you have to share and offer thank you again

@dannycoffey644 2 года назад

Love your van life videos especially sharing your wisdom and experience with us newbies that do not have any experience thank you Danny Coffey 😁

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Hello Danny! I am sorry for your lost. I am great full to help you with your built with my videos. Thank you for your great comment. If you have questions, do not hesitate. Enjoy planning your project. You will never regret it. So much fun to travel, discover and contemplate 😃✌️

@melodypaz7247 9 месяцев назад

Good morning to you, Eric Enjoys Earth! I come to you from the "thumb" of Washington in the Pacific Northwest area of the United Ststes of America. I am privileged to live near the beautiful Olympic National Forest, which is one of the world's few temperate rain forests. I always derive much good from your videos. First, there is your desire to help people succeed by sharing your experience- tested knowledge. I hope to incorporate much of what you have shared in your videos into a wheel- chair- user- friendly build for my family and me. Second, you share the how and why of each likely solution in such an accessible, respectful manner. Three, because of the first two, your videos remind me of my dear departed father, and the comments about customs officers wanting to open the ends of the tube reminded me of when I took fishing poles to Mexico as gifts to my late husband's relatives. Thank you for bringing good to our lives!

@ericenjoysearth2756 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Melody for your very nice comment! You made my day! 😃✌️

@SteveHazel 2 года назад

very good description! i'll probably make it this spring. I'm in Washington, USA with a Nissan NV200. Thanks!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Stephen for your feedback. You have a nice van size. Enjoy planning your project ✌️

@mtbloemendal 2 года назад

Hey Eric, speaking from The Netherlands here. I’m going on a half year trip in my converted fan. Your videos really helped me make my own. I would really love more videos on different toppics. Kind regarts, Menno

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

I will keep publishing different subjects. Do not hesitate to give suggestions. If you think about it, it is fun to think that from Canada, I can publish videos to help you in Netherlands! RU-vid is such a fun plateforme! Enjoy planning your project 😃✌️

@TanmoyDasIN 6 месяцев назад

❤ from India. I have subscribed because of your honest practical solutions for making van life possible for everyone. Besides, you are not creating videos for making money by showing unnecessary things to viewers but to help them by showing your actual real life experiences. Thank you very much.

@ericenjoysearth2756 6 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your comment! Thank you! Welcome to my channel 👍

@TanmoyDasIN 6 месяцев назад

@@ericenjoysearth2756 😍😄🙏🏽

@mishmish2261 2 месяца назад

Vancouver Island, British Columbia...love your videos Eric, so thoroughly explained..huge THANK YOU!!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your awesome feedback! 😃👍 BC 👍

@vtstav Год назад

Absolutely love the design considerations put into this project! My engineering heart is happy. Thanks for the splendid ideas! Colorado native dreaming of van life from Georgia.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you for your appreciation! Those are two quite different states! You are lucky to experiment different living as this ✌️

@joaoamorim1424 2 года назад

Simple, cheap and smart ideas: precisely what I'm looking for to convert my van. Greetings from Portugal.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Great! I am happy to be if any help. Enjoy your project João. Thank you for your appreciation ✌️

@gandimojo6296 3 месяца назад

Simply the best canel for a diy camper to get ideas! I really enjoy the way you develop your solutions👍 Greetings from austria

@ericenjoysearth2756 3 месяца назад

You made my day! Thank you for your feedback 😃✌️

@suzettecalleja3122 2 года назад

I was surprised and happy to see you posted. I always love your innovations. I am from the state of Washington. I only wish you posted more.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Suzette! I will publish more. I have other videos ready to edit. Stay tuned my friend ✌️

@mikestone9129 Год назад

Hello from the Yucatan, Mexico. I like your shower build. I especially like the baffles you put inside the pipe to stop the water from sloshing back and forth.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Mike for your feedback 😃👍

@Marcelo-wn3bq Год назад

Eric, I am a new subscriber, from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and enjoy your videos so much! I am a retired engineer, and love the solutions you shared with us! If you ever come to this lands, I will be more than happy to welcome you here! Tks a lot

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Thank you Marcelo for your feedback and for your invitation. Welcome to my channel! ✌️

@franciulotta 2 года назад

Love your idea, will definitely copy it! Thanks for describing it with so many details! (following from Spain)

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for your appreciation! It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@MySonsMother 2 года назад

Watching from southern Idaho, USA. I love the idea of adding a chipped removable end and the baffles. I was first going to build myself one of these systems but change to another idea.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback! Idaho 😃✌️

@Petetrenouth 2 года назад

Eric, i always look forward to your new videos, and have implemented many of your ideas into my own small van build. Thank you for taking the time to make and share these videos. following from Cornwall in the UK. There is some great surfing here, and a warm welcome too, if you ever decide to visit.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Pete for this great comment. It is very much appreciated to have feedback from people using what I share. It is a good source of motivation! I would love to go surfing in UK, I will be looking forward to crossing my van in Europe... Thank you my friend✌️

@hazellegate9624 2 года назад

Hello from Ontario! Another informative and helpful video, Eric. We’re in our 70’s but still want more adventures. Small travel trailers are so poorly made; ‘egg’ fibreglass campers aren’t available in Canada; we can’t even get a cargo trailer manufacturer to do the basics for us to convert. So now we’re back to your simple travel solution: a Toyota Sienna. We are Toyota people! ❤ My only issue is that at our age we need a ‘bathroom’ at all hours of the day and night. As soon as we figure out that problem, we’ll be ready to do your Sienna conversion. With COVID-19 keeping us from travelling safely by air to other countries, van life is a way to keep exploring. Thanks again.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Hello Hazel! Effectively for many reasons a minivan is such a nice way to travel. Since you need to go to the bathroom anytime, I would place it right between the fridge and the sink cabinet (half behind the driver’s seat). To give more space to use it at night, if you can reduce the length of the bed it would be more roomy. To be able to use the cabinet door under the sink, I would switch place the sink to put it on the same cabinet, but on the rear of it rather than in the front (van perspective talking). I didn’t measured anything, but this is the first idea that comes through my mind this morning... Enjoy your project and go have fun! 😃✌️

@hazellegate9624 2 года назад

@@ericenjoysearth2756 Thanks for your ideas, Eric. We’ll measure it up and see if it will work. Hubby is 6’1” so needs a long bed. 🤔 I like your attitude: Go Have Fun!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Enjoy planning your project ✌️

@brianlisec2509 Год назад

Good video and wouldn’t have thought of the effects the water sloshing front to rear till driving with it 1/2 full and will be using your technique . I will also add a pressure gauge and a quick disconnect outlet for multiple attachments . Thank you.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Effectively it slows down a lot water movements. Thank you Brian for your comment ✌️

@angelface7766 2 года назад

You’re an inspiration to me! We became homeless recently and the only thing we owned was our van! You have my mind working overtime on projects to make our life better while we come out of our situation as we work to save $$. I’m obsessed! Thank you! My 1st project is going to be the bed! I’m stoked!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

I am sorry about your temporary situation. As always, things always finally get better. One thing brings to another, you may enjoy the freedom of always having your home on wheels with you! I am glade to be of any help with my videos. Enjoy your new project my friend ✌️

@angelface7766 2 года назад

Thank you my mind is fired up with ideas. But my 1st project is making that bed of yours! I’m loving it!!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Great! 😃✌️

@gmihai 2 года назад

Great video as usual. Can't wait for shower enclosure video! Greetings from Romania!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Luca for the appreciation and the suggestion 👍 Romania 👍

@therugglet Год назад

Thank you for such a helpful diy van shower. Plan on using your ideas for my van build. Hello from California!

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

It’s a pleasure! Love California ✌️😃

@alirez4224 6 месяцев назад

Hello from Iran. Thanks so much for all your informative and helpful videos. I really enjoyed watching them and I have learned so much from them.

@ericenjoysearth2756 6 месяцев назад

Iran! Cool! Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@adcourbon Год назад

Merci pour cette vidéo qui traite enfin d un moyen de fixation sûr et des mouvements d eau. Bonne route.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Merci pour votre feedback! 👍

@ziptie7112 2 года назад

Another very informative video from the best conversion on You Tube. Thank you Eric. Following along from N. Central Arkansas and SW Florida.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for this awesome comment! 😃✌️

@vernamay2393 9 месяцев назад

Hi I live in North Carolina and I am a new empty nester. Spent a lot of time camping in my 20s. I got flooded while sleeping a few times and was really over tent camping. I have bought a mini van for my dog and I to camp in. I found your channel just in time... I have bought a tri foulding chair to bed. Looking forward to camping beach to the mountains 😎😃😄

@ericenjoysearth2756 9 месяцев назад

Enjoy your new life! Thank you for sharing about your project 👍

@Redarkrome 2 года назад

Thank you dear Eric, your experience It's very helpful for do not make fiew mistake or more adjustaments and modify after a wrong construction. Thak's a lot for sharing! Wery best greeting from North west Italy! 🇮🇹 Ciao, Dario

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Dario! I am glade to be helpful😃✌️ Italy 👍

@ScienceAlliance Год назад

Hi from Sweden, thanks for the good advice Eric. The tube and restriction disk design reminds me of technique used in large oil trucks for the same reason; avoid large forces by the liquid moving.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Exactly! Much more safer! Thank you for your comment. Sweden 👍😃✌️

@jeevabobby26 7 месяцев назад

Hi Eric, Very well put together. Neat and simple rooftop camper shower. You explained it very well and very easily unstandable for a DIY. Im planning to do one for my Vehicle. Thanks for the video and explanation details. Cheers from India

@ericenjoysearth2756 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your feedback! I really appreciate 😃👍

@1LOCOgato 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing! I look forward to watching more of your travels and travel ideas. Tucson, Arizona

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you! Travels and travel ideas are more fun videos to do! I will follow with some good ones 👍

@debvoz 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and methods. It is really helping me plan my van conversion. Greetings from River Rouge, Michigan in the USA.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Debbie for your feedback. It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@arbiggerstaff 2 года назад

Another great video. We are planning to turn our ‘07 Sienna into a similar camping van and just took a trial run from Washington state to southern CA. It was great. I’m looking forward to a detailed video on your electrical/solar powered setup! Thanks

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Good idea that trial! What a nice trip too! Those are good videos subjects. Thanks for the suggestions. I will do them! Enjoy your project 😃✌️

@rikkiesix 2 года назад

Hello from Belgium. Love your video's with no bullshit. Great stuff man. This was the first time to see seperations in a watertank. Awesome idea

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you! I much appreciate your comment. 👍😃

@mtwata 2 года назад

Eric always comes up with some really smart solutions!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Marcos! You made my day! 😃👍

@Redfishdaddy 2 года назад

Great video! I will look for the shower cabinet.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Paul for your feedback and for your video suggestion 👍

@BibiProvenceBBSmoothMusic 2 года назад

Love your simplicity. Hi I am originally from Curaçao. Thank you for sharing your tips. Bon journee 🌻

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback! Curaçao! Looks like a paradise! ✌️😃

@martinscott6296 Месяц назад

Thank you for this great video! This is the best shower solution I have seen!

@ericenjoysearth2756 Месяц назад

You made my day! Thank you for your feedback 😃✌️

@henrijakubowicz1293 2 года назад

Bonjour Eric, another well planned and detailed video. You are the best as everything is so well explained and tried before posting. Laval, Québec, Canada.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Merci Henri c’est un commentaire qui me fait vraiment plaisir. J’y mets du cœur. Je préfère la qualité à la quantité ✌️

@cutiepatootiem8441 2 года назад

Merci Éric! Well thought through and thoroughly explained. Looking forward to the shower curtain setup. Thanks!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated 😃✌️

@swadfihri8278 2 года назад

Welcome back Eric 😊

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thank you Swad!! 😃✌️

@swisski 2 года назад

Bonjour Eric depuis la Nouvelle Zelande! I really enjoy your interesting videos. They may be few in number, but are always informative and well thought out and inspiring. You have a way about you which is easy to listen to and gentle. I'm always happy and will stop to watch anything that you choose to post, knowing that it will be a pleasure to watch and most likely useful. Wishing you all the best, faites des bonnes chemins, peut etre un jour a Aotearoa!

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for this amazing feedback. I am very proud of your comment! It is a good source of motivation to publish more! One of my objective at the beginning of my channel was to help people from everywhere and NZ was on my list, simply because it is very far from Canada. I will publish more rapidly! 😃✌️

@ailo4x4 Год назад

The tank baffles are a clever addition and WELL worth the little extra effort! Much safer and easier to drive.

@ericenjoysearth2756 Год назад

Completely agree! Thank you for sharing 👍

@000001Niko 2 года назад

Je viens de tomber sur ta chaîne. Il ya tellement de la bonnes infos. Je crois que je vais me convertir une van très similaire à ce que tu as fait.

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Bien content que tu apprécies! 👍 Merci pour ton appréciation 😃✌️

@cotejohtelmobile5640 2 года назад

Belle surprise de voir une nouvelle vidéo de ta part ! merci pour tous ces bons conseils détaillés ! très inspirant ! comme dans la chanson "... c'est bon pour le moral, c'est bon pour le moral, c'est bon bon.... c'est bon bon". ;-)

@ericenjoysearth2756 2 года назад

Hey! Merci pour ce beau commentaire! Ce sont ces beaux mots qui sont sources de motivation. C’est très apprécié! 😃✌️