Things Are Starting to FUNCTION in Our Camper | Architect and Electrician Van Conversion (EP.5)

We're making big progress. Several parts of the build are starting to function and it's finally stating to like like an actual camper van!

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The van conversion diaries - Building a camper
Fiat Ducato Van conversion by an Architect and Electrical Project Manager.

Join us as we transform our 2021 Fiat Ducato into a custom-built campervan! With backgrounds in Architecture and Electrical Engineering, we’re combining professional skills with a passion for adventure to create a van that’s both beautifully designed and highly functional.
Expect top-notch detailing, clean aesthetics, and a powerful, extensive electrical setup perfect for an off-grid life on the road. We’ll take you along, from this step by step van conversion to our road trip adventures.

In this episode of our campervan conversion, we install and test the full fresh water system—from the inlet and shut-off valve to the pump, expansion vessel, boiler connections, frost protection valve, and shower and kitchen lines. We rebuild the interior walls, waterproof and finish the shower cabin with vinyl, install the shower tray, heating vents, and a clever sliding toilet system, and begin work on our custom, handleless kitchen with a built-in fridge. This video is packed with professional campervan building tips on plumbing layout, heating integration, space-saving design, and clean interior finishes, making it ideal for anyone planning a DIY van conversion or looking for real-world experience with building a reliable, comfortable, and well-designed campervan.

Next to our jobs, we’re passionate about photo- and videography and adventure travel. You can find all of our world wide travel stories on our website and travel documentaries on this channel. We focus on adventure, experiences, cultures and capturing all of those memories on the road with our trusted camera’s.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Our Campervan Plumbing & Shower Build
01:00 Installing the Campervan Water System & Boiler (Hot Water + Heating Setup)
04:05 Installing a Waterproof Campervan Shower Cabin
05:23 How to Waterproof Shower Corners in a Campervan (No Leaks Tip!)
13:42 Installing a Hidden Campervan Toilet Behind a Waterproof Hatch
18:20 Building a Clean, Minimalist Campervan Shower Door (Space-Saving Design)

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