I bought this threaded valve for my plumbing parts collection. My tank-opening plan is the documented starting point for thinking about connections, handle movement and access inside the van.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought Dan Speed One-and-a-Half-Inch Threaded Ball Valve as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought this threaded valve for my plumbing parts collection. My tank-opening plan is the documented starting point for thinking about connections, handle movement and access inside 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
The other Dan Speed valve has female threads at both ends. AIPOR uses PVC sockets instead of threaded steel connections, changing both the joining method and the surrounding fittings.
Dan Speed Female-Threaded Ball Valve
This stainless-steel valve has female NPT connections at both ends. Its lever operates a straight-through ball-valve passage.
