Onboard shower system

[DX grunt]

I asked this question on my 'home' forum, but I'll ask here too.......

Do any of you have an onboard or portable shower system? Are you happy with it, pros and cons, price, ect?
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Ross

[Dark 1]

Hi Ross we have a "Helton" heat exchanger on the Gu , great for showers but a bit limited for hot water for dishes. Ours is mounted with quite a long inlet & outlet feed which does limit the performance a bit. I also have a johnson 11lpm pump hard wired into the bullbar which pumps the water through a bit quickly. My suggestion would be to use a 3-4lpm pump.

Kelvin.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Ross, i ran a Glind system on the GQ for a few years and it was OK but did take a bit of warming up, especially behind the TD42. I found it fairly slow and inefficient but handy.

I have since stripped it off and bought a Coleman Hot Water system...THIS IS A WINNER!!

I will never refit the Glind mate. I have a Fire extinguisher hot water system for the bush and a fire and teh Coleman for the camper trailer. Instant hot water all the time every time in a second.

[Bob]

Hey Ross, i ran a Glind system on the GQ for a few years and it was OK but did take a bit of warming up, especially behind the TD42. I found it fairly slow and inefficient but handy.

I have since stripped it off and bought a Coleman Hot Water system...THIS IS A WINNER!!

I will never refit the Glind mate. I have a Fire extinguisher hot water system for the bush and a fire and teh Coleman for the camper trailer. Instant hot water all the time every time in a second.

I agree and have purchased a Companion Aquacube Portable which is great. Was a toss up between the Coleman or Companion. Purchased Companion as I have semi permantly connected to Spare Gas Bottle on our Jayco Dove and into a Power Source on Caravan. The Coleman would be more portable
Regards
Bob

[DX grunt]

Choices, options, choices, options. ARRRGGGHHH. Anybody got the Bushranger set up?
http://www.bushranger.com.au/hot_water_shower.php

[MudRunnerTD]

Choices, options, choices, options. ARRRGGGHHH. Anybody got the Bushranger set up?
http://www.bushranger.com.au/hot_water_shower.php

that is basically a Glind System mate, identical and Bushranger just did a copy of the Original Glind setup

http://www.glind.com.au/index.php/Packs-Systems/3-The-Original-Glind-Aussie-Car-and-Boat-Shower.html

I reckon you are better to steer clear mate but that is just me. Try this.

http://downundercamping.com.au/home.php?cat=258

check out the Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsSd2iFqxAc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1be1X9i-oDU

[Dark 1]

The main advantage of a heat exchanger i've found is space. I am very limited in space & the heat exchanger is under the bonnet not in the car. As we only have the roof topper & not a camper trailer ,space is of importance.

Kelvin.

[macca]

We have a glind that is mounted on the firewall, used to heat water in a bucket to 40deg (multi meter has a temp sensor) then turn the engine off. We used one of those drop in the bucket pumps. Worked fine but was a pita to set up and pack away.

Now we have a bit of space there is now a 24ltr alum tank (size of a carton) with a better in-line pump in the back, plumbed to the heat exchanger with a thermostat set at 40deg.

Now as we drive the water heats and is ready when we get to camp. Turn a valve that redirects the water to the showerhead instead of the H.E. and we use a footswitch to operate the pump saving lots of water. Its all permanently connected in the pod. The rose attaches to the pod door and the spring up shower tent fits under it easy.

24ltr will give 5 - 6 showers if your smart or a 2 - 3 if rinsing shampoo from hair.

All we bought extra was the tank, valve, hose and stat. We allready used all the rest, and instead of running the engine just to heat water its done while driving, good for envirionment both in fuel usage and noise at camp.

Its so nice to have a shower when you are isolated for a few days, to me its worth the hassle and we carried most of it anyway.

Macca

[sweet_gq]

Made my own. Brought a 30plate heat exchanger off ebay from a home brew kit - $80 and then converted a $30 primus kit. Added a sureflo pump and done deal. Probably cost about $200 but works well.

We recirculate the water into the jerry until it is hot enough for the shower, turn the car off and away we go. Very nice - happy wife, happy life...

[Maxhead]

Hey Ross, I've been looking around for one myself for when we go camping.
So far I like the Coleman system as its easy and very convenient, but most importantly portable. I have had a look at the heat exchanges for the truck but starting it up in the morning to warm up not my cup of tea.

Coleman gets my vote.

Cheers

[DX grunt]

Thanks guys. Done the research, seen the vids and I'm sold on the Coleman, too.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[Finly Owner]

Yeah it's one of those solar bags to hang out and heat up and a foldable cubicle.

Tim

PS
Did I mention I'm a budget guy.

[Woof]

Thanks guys. Done the research, seen the vids and I'm sold on the Coleman, too.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

Ross they are bloody "great mate Woof", does anyone remember that add?
Had one that was never used but sold it to Big Baz..

[MADCOW]

Some useful info here on in car installations for various brands, Personally i run a Twine for the past 10 years and aprt from wearing out a pump through a lot of use it has been bulletproof.

a happy wife is a happy life

Cheers Dave

[Bigrig]

a happy wife is a happy life

Cheers Dave

Spot on!!!

[89GQ]

Thanks guys Good thread! My missus is keen on the old wash after a couple of days,Might look at the coleman, The fold up bucket with the shower rose and billy hot water will be put to rest!

[DX grunt]

Ross they are bloody "great mate Woof", does anyone remember that add?
Had one that was never used but sold it to Big Baz..

Yes, I'm old enough to remember that add. It was for Grozby shoes!

"Grozby, they're great mate, Woof"

[Maxhead]

Well, I scored a bargain yesterday.
Picked up a year old Coleman hot water system with carry bag, shower attachment, gas bottle attachment water container and couple other small things I'm not sure about.
Supposedly only used once...quite possible as the gas cylinder is still full and battery was still charged.

Anyway a bargain at $150...I'm stoked:smile::smile::smile:


Tried it out and couldn't believe how quickly hot water comes out, almost instantly:thumbup:

[patch697]

Well, I scored a bargain yesterday.
Picked up a year old Coleman hot water system with carry bag, shower attachment, gas bottle attachment water container and couple other small things I'm not sure about.
Supposedly only used once...quite possible as the gas cylinder is still full and battery was still charged.

Anyway a bargain at $150...I'm stoked:smile::smile::smile:


Tried it out and couldn't believe how quickly hot water comes out, almost instantly:thumbup:

Nicely done mate................. "Woof"

[AB]

Good score Kris, well done mate!

[Woof]

Well, I scored a bargain yesterday.
Picked up a year old Coleman hot water system with carry bag, shower attachment, gas bottle attachment water container and couple other small things I'm not sure about.
Supposedly only used once...quite possible as the gas cylinder is still full and battery was still charged.

Anyway a bargain at $150...I'm stoked:smile::smile::smile:


Tried it out and couldn't believe how quickly hot water comes out, almost instantly:thumbup:

That is a bargain Kris, I sold mine last year and it had never been used for $350.

[Maxhead]

That is a bargain Kris, I sold mine last year and it had never been used for $350.
Mate I know, it was advertised on the local classifieds site for $200 so I rand and said I'll be there in 15. When I seen all the accessories and brand new condition I thought WOW so I offered her $150..lolol
I felt bad as I knew how much they're worth but thats a extra case of Crownies in my fridge and going down well:cheers:

[AB]

Mate I know, it was advertised on the local classifieds site for $200 so I rand and said I'll be there in 15. When I seen all the accessories and brand new condition I thought WOW so I offered her $150..lolol
I felt bad as I knew how much they're worth but thats a extra case of Crownies in my fridge and going down well:cheers:

Your an Ebay *&%$ like me Kris...lol

[Maxhead]

Your an Ebay *&%$ like me Kris...lol

I know I can help myself.
I don't wanna brag but just put up a $2000 kids playground system "Rainbow " brand in the back yard. Picked it up Sunday for $200. 12 months old.
In the good books with the kids and missus so all good.lol

[AB]

I know I can help myself.
I don't wanna brag but just put up a $2000 kids playground system "Rainbow " brand in the back yard. Picked it up Sunday for $200. 12 months old.
In the good books with the kids and missus so all good.lol

Nice, Rainbow have just started hitting Bunnings too.

[Maxhead]

Nice, Rainbow have just started hitting Bunnings too.


Yep, There're here in town already.

[DX grunt]

:oops::hijacked::oops::hijacked::oops::hijacked: lololol

[Maxhead]

Haha, was wondering how long it was going to take you to kick us out..lol.
The hijack did start with a hot water system though :) ..haha

[DX grunt]

Haha, was wondering how long it was going to take you to kick us out..lol.
The hijack did start with a hot water system though :) ..haha

Due to the different time zones, me working shift work AND being a bit slow on the uptake, I've neglected to respond sooner. lol

PS: Good onya Kris for sealing a bargain deal.