![]() Step 9 : Dry Fitting The Upper Cabinet In The Van After I got them aligned and clamped in place, I attached them with more 1 ¼” screws. I took my time getting the placement of the dividers just right, making sure they were square both front to back and vertically. We built this cabinet around specific plastic totes, so I made sure two of the totes would fit side by side in two of the four cubbies. I used 1 ¼” screws to attach the sides to the top and bottom and made sure to countersink the holes.Īfter getting the cabinet exterior assembled, I went back and added the dividers. ![]() I kept the cabinet construction super simple and just used screws and glue. We cut the plywood into strips at the table saw, and then I cut the pieces to length at the miter saw. We decided to go with Walnut veneer plywood here, mainly because there is a lot of Birch and Maple plywood in the van and the Walnut breaks up the color a little bit. With that, the tool chest was pretty much done, so we could get to work on the upper cabinet, which is what makes up for the storage Alex lost in the tool chest. The tubing just slides over these barbed fittings and is held in place with the hose clamps. Next, I attached the output of the pump to the faucet using ½” nylon tubing, making sure to add hose clamps to help secure the connections. I also added the counterweight and stop to the spray wand, which helps the line retract when you return the spray wand to its locked position. Next, I got the faucet permanently installed, using the hardware that came with the faucet. We went ahead and drilled a hole on the other side of the tool chest, which is where the tubing will run to the fresh water tank, which is stored outside of the chest.īack to the plumbing, I got the drain hose attached to the greywater tank with another fitting and a hose clamp and then tucked the tank into place. ![]() Also, I made sure to use teflon tape on all of the threaded fittings to prevent any leaks. This required two fittings in our case, but I found a better fitting which would be easier to implement. First, I connected a few fittings to change the faucet from the standard ⅜” size to fit the ½” nylon tubing. With the pump installed, we could move on to the plumbing. Step 1 : Gather Your Plumbing Parts For The Sink Well, we’re going to fix those issues in this video, plus address another one of Alex’s biggest limitations, storage. You see, since there is no sink to spit into, he has to open the door to the van, which, during the winter, lets in a ton of cold air. One of Alex’s biggest annoyances is the process of brushing his teeth, as simple as that might sound. You and I are most likely used to living with running water and take it for granted, but not having running water makes everything from rinsing off vegetables to washing dishes a laborious task. That said, over that year, Alex has figured out what his pain points are in the van, and the biggest one by far is the lack of running water. I’m happy to report that everything we built (including the convertible bed) has held up well, which is pretty impressive considering the amount of use everything gets on a day-to-day basis. 3.Camper Van Kitchen Sink, Cabinet & Backsplash Build Process:Īlex has been living in the van for the last year and, overall, things have gone really well.Interior dimensions: 13″ (wide) x 15″ (front-to-back).Exterior dimensions: 15″ (wide) x 17″ (front-to-back).Heavy duty SOUND PROOF COATING and THICK RUBBER PADDING – minimizes noise and reduces condensation. ![]()
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