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Recommendations Hot Water Camp shower

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by luisde, Feb 20, 2024.

  1. Feb 20, 2024 at 9:29 AM
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    luisde

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    Looking for recommendations /experience using camping hot water heater. Looking at something with propane and pump to run water out of bucket
    We drive to Wyoming and set up base camp so size/weight isn't an issue.
    Used solar showers in the past but if it isn't sunny and warm not much help.
    Looked at Zodi but have to say worst customer service and in early July they were out of stock and guess they still are. Website does not allow you to place orders, called several times and no answer.
    Anyone use Mr. Heater or Coleman? Pros and Cons
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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    Shellshock

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    Buddy of mine has a joolca he likes

    I bought one of these and a pump. Pretty much the same thing
    https://a.co/d/3hcLBsz
     
  3. Feb 29, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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    Skeeno

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    I have a Zodi shower. I've had it for about 10 years. I have both a battery pump (never used) and a 12V pump. I think the 12V pump is 36gpm, can't remember, but I can check later for you if you want. I usually fill a 5 gallon bucket and let it recirculate for a few minutes until the water heats to a good temp. I usually only use about 2 gallons for a shower. Honesty, it's a pretty nice camp shower but all the setup is a bit of a hassle to run the cables to the truck battery. It's good for when you're setup for a few days, but overnighters no so much. And then making sure you blow out the water lines so they don't freeze in the winter and crack the copper coils.

    I've been contemplating just getting something like the FLEXTAIL MAX SHOWER and just boiling some water on the stove. Simple and effective.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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    Peterfah

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    Camplux camping water heater is surprisingly good considering the price. I use their 5L model, and it's plenty for our family of three. Might not be fancy, but gets the job done, and saves us hundreds compared to those name brands.
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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    dmurph1996

    dmurph1996 Beer me

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    Seconded this one
     
  6. Mar 7, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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    My buddy has a Joolca and I've gotten to use it before, it is nice. Nothing beats a hot shower while camping.
     
  7. Mar 7, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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    dmurph1996

    dmurph1996 Beer me

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    except a cold beer
     
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  8. Mar 7, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Combine the two, shower beer while camping. :drunk:
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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    dmurph1996 Beer me

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    :cheers:
     

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