I bought these supports with the water-system materials. My Interior Preparation plan called for water-tank openings and other body work before flooring and paneling covered the interior.
I bought Half-Inch PEX Pipe Support Clips as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought these supports with the water-system materials. My Interior Preparation plan called for water-tank openings and other body work before flooring and paneling covered the interior.
Tube Support Before Closing the Interior
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
My Takeaway for the Build
My interior-preparation notes put tank openings and other body work ahead of the finished floor and panels. For the PEX support-clip purchase, the related planning decision is where the tubing and its fixing points will go. The plain U-shaped clips and nailed J-hooks provide different ways to arrange those supports.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Nominal tubing size
1/2 inch PEX
Form
U-shaped support clip
Material and color
White plastic
PEX support clips help organize a tubing route along a suitable backing surface. Lay out the plumbing path and leave access to the fastener locations before closing the interior paneling. The clip size needs to match the tubing’s outside fit, while screws and backing are selected for the mounting surface. Keep the pipe route clear of sharp edges and leave the fittings accessible for assembly. Pipe supports hold the route in position; they are separate from the fittings that join the tubing.
No. Support clips position the tubing along a surface. Joint clamps or rings are separate connection components.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
The EFIELD and second J-hook packs include nails with their supports. Clip shape, fixing method and the room beside the tubing distinguish these options from the plain U-shaped clips.
