I bought these repair fittings with my hose equipment. My water-system planning links the external hose connections to the tank and inlet locations around the van.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought Aluminum Garden-Hose Repair Kit as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought these repair fittings with my hose equipment. My water-system planning links the external hose connections to the tank and inlet locations around the van.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
YELUN uses brass repair ends with separate clamps. Orbit's quick-connect set attaches to existing threaded ends, so it changes the coupling method rather than replacing a damaged hose end.
YELUN Brass Hose-Repair Kit
This kit replaces damaged hose ends with brass fittings. Separate clamps secure the hose around the fitting stems.
