85badger
Mike
I just completed my version of a camping shower and sink combo. I always want a shower after a long day of wheeling or exploring, one just before bed, to get the grit and camp fire smoke off of me. After looking into other options on the market, I decided to build my own custom unit that has multiple capabilities.
My design criteria was that it must have hot water, sink and multiple ways to draw water. I put pen to paper and drew up my idea. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible and use proven components from the RV world. We had a popup camper that had the outdoor shower and hot water heater, so I started off with that in mind.
The idea was to get an Atwood 6 gal water heater, Shurflo pump, Outdoor Shower Kit and a stainless steel sink into a box that can be mounted on an off-road trailer tongue, rear swingout, side, just about anywhere you like to put it. I looked high and low for a premade metal box that would work but was disappointed to find out that they are usually $300 or more, I was also very concerned to be cutting large holes in it only to find out that my idea wouldn't work, so I called a buddy with my dimensions. He did a great job building the plywood box. The system can use water from a city water hook up, pull from the on-board water tank, pull from a jerry can and possibly a stream if close enough depending on the pump. The water heater is hooked up to an on-board propane tank and all plumbing parts are PEX fittings, stainless steel crimp rings and red and blue PEX tubing.
This started out as an idea to get my family more excited about camping, hopefully this will make it more enjoyable for everyone. I just completed it so no actual in the field test runs have been done at this time, however I'll start looking for an off-road trailer to mount it to and get to testing it. I also thought that I could make these for people. The sky is the limit with what you can do with these. The box can be made to fit your specific location with all of the components or just the ones you want. PM me if interested in getting one built for your application!
This has been a great learning experience and it's always fun to have an idea then build it. Enjoy!
Completed Box
Fitting the RV Cargo Door
Testing on the floor prior to final installation in the box.
Atwood 6 Gallon Hot Water Heater test fitting
Test fitting the Shower Kit, City Water Hookup and Jerry can hookup.
Sink Evacuation Flange
Fitting sink and faucet
Testing all systems. Top hose hookup is the city water, middle is the jerry can hookup and the lower is the sink drain
Finally…Hot Water!
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My design criteria was that it must have hot water, sink and multiple ways to draw water. I put pen to paper and drew up my idea. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible and use proven components from the RV world. We had a popup camper that had the outdoor shower and hot water heater, so I started off with that in mind.
The idea was to get an Atwood 6 gal water heater, Shurflo pump, Outdoor Shower Kit and a stainless steel sink into a box that can be mounted on an off-road trailer tongue, rear swingout, side, just about anywhere you like to put it. I looked high and low for a premade metal box that would work but was disappointed to find out that they are usually $300 or more, I was also very concerned to be cutting large holes in it only to find out that my idea wouldn't work, so I called a buddy with my dimensions. He did a great job building the plywood box. The system can use water from a city water hook up, pull from the on-board water tank, pull from a jerry can and possibly a stream if close enough depending on the pump. The water heater is hooked up to an on-board propane tank and all plumbing parts are PEX fittings, stainless steel crimp rings and red and blue PEX tubing.
This started out as an idea to get my family more excited about camping, hopefully this will make it more enjoyable for everyone. I just completed it so no actual in the field test runs have been done at this time, however I'll start looking for an off-road trailer to mount it to and get to testing it. I also thought that I could make these for people. The sky is the limit with what you can do with these. The box can be made to fit your specific location with all of the components or just the ones you want. PM me if interested in getting one built for your application!
This has been a great learning experience and it's always fun to have an idea then build it. Enjoy!
Completed Box
Fitting the RV Cargo Door
Testing on the floor prior to final installation in the box.
Atwood 6 Gallon Hot Water Heater test fitting
Test fitting the Shower Kit, City Water Hookup and Jerry can hookup.
Sink Evacuation Flange
Fitting sink and faucet
Testing all systems. Top hose hookup is the city water, middle is the jerry can hookup and the lower is the sink drain
Finally…Hot Water!
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