Outdoor Hot/Cold shower in rear license plate location

[nemesisnight]

Finally got around to figuring out how to install a generic RV shower on my van. I will be happy to explain any questions the best I can but this will mostly be a step by step picture thread. It ended up being very easy to do and looks great, like it was meant to be there.

Here is the faucet I used, I am sure there are some slight size variances between different styles, this one worked for me and comes with 2 keys.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the process:
Remove 4 screws from behind panel and it pops out.


Cut back of faucet box off 2.5" at top kept, 1.75" at bottom


this saw worked better


I used the back portion to line up the faucet holes but the stock location didn't work, it sets it too low and in the shallow part of the box, I had to flip the faucet upside down and drill new holes higher so it would sit in the deeper part and that just barely fit to shut the door. (don't make the same mistake)


Back on, this pic shows the 4 bolts to remove the whole insert as well as the plastic I had to put to patch my lower messup holes


Tapping into hot water:



And cold water:



30" stainless lines with shutoff valves and push on pex connectors (easy and smooth to use) 1/2" connector on end of line for faucet, 3/8" for shutoff valve:


All hooked up front side and back:



Its Alive:

[daveb]

Nice job! Gotta love how do posts. Thanks.

[86Scotty]

Originally Posted by daveb

Nice job! Gotta love how do posts. Thanks.

I agree, nice job!

[Otter]

That's great. Love it when an idea takes shape and works. Good for you!


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[Twoxentrix]

WOW, Just validated the reason I frequent this Forum - Gotta love the inventive resolve...very creative. believe you've just solved my dilemma. My rig was outfitted with just about every option Sportsmobile offered, but lacked the outdoor shower connections (Which I've been admiring vs the faucet connection currently in place). Have been brainstorming several solutions that would not require cutting a section out of the back side panel, and appreciate the fact you took the time to document this approach. Procrastination worked in my favor this time. Thanks for sharing...now ordering from the link you supplied !

[tortorelli]

Nice Job!
Another quick option is to thread a fitting onto the sink faucet and then throw a coil hose out the kitchen window. A garden hose nozzle quick on/off keeps the water pump happy. I'll try to attach a pic, otherwise there's one in my albums. Sorry for the partial nudity in the pic

[nemesisnight]

Originally Posted by tortorelli

Nice Job!
Another quick option is to thread a fitting onto the sink faucet and then throw a coil hose out the kitchen window. A garden hose nozzle quick on/off keeps the water pump happy. I'll try to attach a pic, otherwise there's one in my albums. Sorry for the partial nudity in the pic

That's another great option, my sink is in front of the barn doors so it's easy to get to my faucet but then I would be getting the area we walk wet so no go, and I like how's it's always ready to go. I do plan on also doing a stainless steel shower pan pull out drawer for an inside shower as well with a 12v pump to drain it and I will connect that to my sink faucet.

I guess I gotta step up my game, I didn't include any topless pics

[adventurevan5]

Cool idea, thanks.

[TomH]

Very Nice!!

[gcvt]

I love it - really nice clean work, especially on the plumbing!

Our old van had a shower connected to the sink like weird naked guy above haha, but our new van has a SMB-installed outdoor shower by the right rear wheel. No hot water though!