Time For a New Camping Hot Water System

[Jon]

Has anyone used this type of shower, doesn't look too bad, easy to heat and easy to store.

http://www.2daloo.com/camp_shower.htm

Hope the link works?

Cheers

ScottnRach

We used a similar system where we heated the water first on the stove then tipped it into a 10 litre garden sprayer, about $30. Make the hole in the nozzle a bit bigger and an easy, cheap shower.

Mind you for extended trips you may come back looking buffed from pumping the shower. Kinda takes away the enjoyment.

[Isuzumu]

You guys must have to much money  We use a galvanised bucket, heat the water up on any heating sort to your desired temperature (around $10). Buy a 12 volt portable jump starter, if you do not already have one, about $70. A 12 volt shower unit, $30, but throw away their pump and buy a TMC 12 volt in line pump, $50.
The bucket has many uses, we cook our yabbies in our hahahahaha, the jump starter can start your vehicle, plug in a 12 volt light to it, and the in line pump can be used to transfer water.  All up around $160.

[Rasmus]

You guys must have to much money  We use a galvanised bucket, heat the water up on any heating sort to your desired temperature (around $10). Buy a 12 volt portable jump starter, if you do not already have one, about $70. A 12 volt shower unit, $30, but throw away their pump and buy a TMC 12 volt in line pump, $50.
The bucket has many uses, we cook our yabbies in our hahahahaha, the jump starter can start your vehicle, plug in a 12 volt light to it, and the in line pump can be used to transfer water.  All up around $160.

Sounds great

[Squalo]

You guys must have to much money  We use a galvanised bucket, heat the water up on any heating sort to your desired temperature (around $10). Buy a 12 volt portable jump starter, if you do not already have one, about $70. A 12 volt shower unit, $30, but throw away their pump and buy a TMC 12 volt in line pump, $50.
The bucket has many uses, we cook our yabbies in our hahahahaha, the jump starter can start your vehicle, plug in a 12 volt light to it, and the in line pump can be used to transfer water.  All up around $160.

Fantastic. You hear of people trying to set their gear up so that as many items as possible have dual functions, but I don't think I've seen it exemplified quite as cleverly as this. 10/10!

The galvanised bucket would help retain water temperature and you know you're not going to split it on the first night of a 7-night remote camp...

[NewcastleKnight]

Settled for a Green Cube.  Got one at the Maitland show for $229.00.

[shrek4]

Settled for a Green Cube.  Got one at the Maitland show for $229.00.

As in the AquaCube Series II?

[NewcastleKnight]

As in the AquaCube Series II?

Yep that's the one.

[shrek4]

Have you had a chance to try it out yet?

I'm tossing up between that one too and the Coleman Hot water on Demand system.

[NewcastleKnight]

Have you had a chance to try it out yet?

I'm tossing up between that one too and the Coleman Hot water on Demand system.

No just got it today.  Used a mates and it went well.  I think either the CHWD or the green cube are Ok.

[Annie]

we have a coleman one but hardly used it

[gibbo301]

No just got it today.  Used a mates and it went well.  I think either the CHWD or the green cube are Ok.

you won,t be sorry had no trouble with mine and the price is good 

[rockman]

Yep that's the one.

I went into BCF the other day in regards to the "Green Cube" , they had 10 in stock , but they said that they where sending them all back for warranty work . 

[NewcastleKnight]

I went into BCF the other day in regards to the "Green Cube" , they had 10 in stock , but they said that they where sending them all back for warranty work . 

Time will tell I guess.  I know of people that had problems with the first one they produced but from all accounts the Series II works alot better.  I had a one of the original blue primus hotwater systems and I only used it a handful of times and it was always playing up.

We where away at Easter and one family, with a tribe of kids had seven people using a green cube and it had no issues.

Anyway time will tell....I would have liked an Aussie Camp Shower but at this stage the extra $$ prohibiited it.

[HEM19X]

Settled for a Green Cube.  Got one at the Maitland show for $229.00.

Think that's what is in the new CT...haven't yet used it but it won't be long.

Will have to compare notes, Regards


Hem

[mystq]

we have a coleman one but hardly used it

Yep I got one a few weeks back, and it hasn't been used to fiddley and bulky, and when put on hot the water goes hot then cold then hot e.t.c.

[shrek4]

I picked up the Aqua Cube Series II today from Rays Outdoors for $219. They are having a 20% off store wide sale + an extra 6.5% for members.

Will post my thoughts when I give it a test run.

Shrek4

[NewcastleKnight]

Good pick up on the price will give mine a run tomorrow we can compare notes

[shrek4]

I tested my Aqua Cube series II today and was very easy to set up. Unlike the Coleman Hot water on demand, it does require a separate power source and fuel source. That said I've already got a small 15AMP thumper which is perfect for this type of application. Plug the gas in and away you go.

The Cube heated the water quickly and I'm sure we'll appreciate this little gadget when out bush. I did start to wonder when the unit started cutting in and out. This as I discovered was a safety feature. I was recirculating the water into the water tub. I pulled the hose out the tub to discover that the temperature coming from the hose would have burnt a child if gone unchecked. So a big plus in that regard.

The included carry bag is also a neat addition. Stores all the gear, inlet hose, outlet hose (+shower head), power cord, gas hose and regulator all nicely. I feel this is a great value unit given I got it on special from the Rays Outdoors Sale.

[HEM19X]

Actually a bit disappointed with ours. Does not seem to heat the water past "Very warm"..even direct from the unit I can still keep my hand under it. When you run it the 3m to the sink, the water comes out "luke warm".

As stated, keeps cutting in and out...looks like it Will be headed back to the manufacturer for be checked out because the thermostat may be playing up.

Hem

[Tim - Stratford]

Got the our local paper this morning...the local Aussie Disposals ad has got the aquacube for sale for $24.95!!! Plus a free shower tent valued at $80!!!  

I'm heading in just in case.....

Tim

Edit - Went to Aussies - was greeted by a B-I-G sign apologising for the error in price in the ad  - and I was going to buy ten to pass on to My Swaggers too 

[hoodedw]

I have plumbed an LPG instantanious 10Lp/m hot water service to the drawbar of the jayco. Its services both the kitchen sink and to the rear of the jayco for an external shower. The unit uses the existing surflo pump and has been awesome and only cost a few hundred bucks to do. I am in the process of installing a tempering valve at the rear of the van to regulate the water for the shower at 35 -38 degrees and it will save me mixing hot and cold making it easier for the wife and kids ( just turn on one tap!), and less water wastage. It uses bugger all gas and is very efficient.
Good luck with your decision.

[D4D]

 

[Matto]

I am in the process of installing a tempering valve at the rear of the van

Worth every cent.

Thanks!
Matto

[keldon]

we use the coleman,had it about 12 months excelent unit instant hot water even hot enough for a cuppa if u turn it up flat bicki, As for a shower we use a kids bath in the ensuit with a cheapo 12 volt shower in a sock/old stocking as a filter and put the pump in the bath minding not to stand on it of coarse and u can have a shower for an hour if u like using about 2 litres of water recirculating.
Works a treat when u have kids that like a good soak.

[Ynot]

we bought the cube, works good but you need to set it up right. it has a safety feature that cuts out the hot water if it gets too hot (cuts in and out) so what you have to do is set the dial to a point where it stays on and mark it there so you can turn it up full for washing up water then turn it back to the shower mark to get consistant warm/hot water.