DIY: Car-top ‘Solar’ Camp Shower | REI
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Stay clean wherever your adventure takes you. Learn how to build your own ‘solar’ camp shower for your car.
Tools:
Hacksaw
Drill with 1/8″, 3/4″ and 3/8″ bits
Marker
Materials:
One 10′ length of 4″ Schedule 40 ABS pipe (this will depend on how much water you want the shower to hold)
Two 4″ ABS end caps
One 4″ T-joint ABS fitting with threaded top opening
4″ ABS cleanout cap for T-joint
One 1/2″ brass locknut
One flat rubber O-ring
Two canoe foam blocks (optional: these go on your vehicle’s crossbars and keep the shower more secure and held off the bars; alternately you can just tie the shower directly to the bars)
One Schrader valve from an aluminum wheel; available at any tire/wheel shop
ABS cleaner/primer
ABS cement
Waterproof silicone sealant
Sandpaper
Tie-down straps
Petroleum jelly
Schrader bike pump
One 3/4″ hose spigot
Hose with nozzle
Why are so many people saying a marketing video. Lol, they used all parts not from REI expect maybe the Yakima rails. I like this video a lot because it is simple, high quality, and to the point :)
I built this on my project overland trailer and its great! Works just like the $500 unit for only $75!
How many gallons does yours hold?
How did you make the mounts? I have mine ready to mount and can't find anything for mounting.
How did you get the clean out tee cap to hold pressure?
*considering most people camp for 2 nights at a time, maybe twice a year, Right Guard will work better.*
One error I noticed in the construction is when glueing don't just push fittings together, give the fitting a twist after pushing on ,to make a perfect fit, other wise you won't get a good seal.
And apply glue to both pieces.
Shut up
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Actually the twisting causes the plastic to melt from the glue.
@@littlenel17 if I recall correctly I've read on the label/instructions 1/4 twist, this distributes the PVC glue more evenly/completely. So, the OP is correct in his observation noticing the error. Also, mechanical twisting/moving doesn't melt anything (unless you were able to twist it at 3000 rpm as the friction would certainly melt the plastic), it's a chemical reaction (exothermic) that bonds to the fittings.
Well done . Iv watched a few of these videos and your the first one Iv seen to use the brass female fitting on the back of the faucet. 👍
I got a weed sprayer from Home Depot and put a shrader valve in it. And replaced the spray wand with a kitchen sink sprayer. 2 gallons is 16 lbs. easy to carry to a faucet and fill it. Then put it on roof rack to warm up. Painted it black. Total cost was under $30 usd. Took about 20 minutes to build it. I shower with it wearing my swimming trunks, totally legal.
how did you secure your valve and maintain to withstand the pressure?
can't you get a schrader valve with thread? I think you can. Check AutoZone.
search for video titled "H2OT" ... I think he used one.
I used to put an old gallon milk container - sans black paint - on the roof of my car while I was out doing whatever and by the time I got done doing whatever, the water was plenty hot. No hose meant it was a quick shower, but it was awesome. I'm going to build one of these.
Typically one gallon of water is 8lbs. You can check google to enter in pipe dimensions to get your inside volume. A 4” pipe at 6’ will hold 4 gallons.
pnolans that’s what I was watching as well and I haven’t been able to find a Schrader cable with threads ANYWHERE!! hoping I can come across it soon. Haha
I've just built one of these, and the screw-on filler cap is not sealed and therefore leaks air as soon as I try to pressurize it. I got a cap with a nylon gasket, tightened it with a wrench, and even that didn't withstand anything over 10psi. If anyone knows a) what I'm doing wrong, or b) a workaround for this, I would love to hear it.
I've heard using pipe joint compound on the threads will help.
I'm encountering the same problem currently, did you find a fix?
Ptfe tape... also I wouldn't have used a clean out. Could put a hose bib on both ends and open 1 when filling.
Caulk
@@vinniegugger3317 agreed, but the store only had cleanouts and the threaded caps so that's what i bought. also heard that cleanouts help you do just that, clean em out over time. not sure if that will be needed but i went with that logic. hope the thread tape helps mine hold pressure.
Did exactly this and guess what? The clean out/sample port "T" used here to fill the water isn't air tight! I even tried plumbers tape and tightening it down really hard, still wouldn't hold pressure.
Same! I've been looking for a rubber gasket or something. Comment back if you find a solution please. :-)
Don't know what I'm doing wrong. Didn't work.
Thank you for the video even though it was five years ago amazing work
I'm really confused with these videos. Is it really that safe to just put the pipe on with straps, what happens when you drive, does it not move back and forward when it's say, half full? I'm worried about installing this on my car and the pipe going theough someone's back window when I brake or going down a hill??
If it's not tight enough it can slide, if it slides, it won't slide out because it's not completely flat. Its different parts connected so the strap will stop when it hits one of the slits.
You left out the valve in the list. Probably one of the most important parts. Trying to find similar but only finding tyre valves. ?
Use a hydrophore valve
I’m though ABS leaches chemicals into water when exposed to heat
How many psi is recommended?
First one I've seen to use black non pressure rated sewer pipe instead of white schedule 40 pvc.
Is white better?
How many gallons does this hold? Thanks
Nice build! how many gallons does this hold?
How do you make the cleanout cap airtight?
take the screw out of the water valve handle....keep handle in your car....until you need it...so no1 walks up and drains it
I like this bazooka shower
Excellent easy to understand tutorial. Thankyou
The abs pipe fittings are kinda pricey too. with everything well over 100 bucks
100 is a lot however looking for a brand name unit of this size you’ll easily spend 3 times that
@@kaomatic yup. i'm at over $200 bc i did ABS Schedule 40 in 6", to allow more volume in a shorter package. but these things professionally built are way more. plus you get to learn a few cool lessons during the build. people keep trying to sum things up in bottom line dollars but that's not all to life...
How much air should be added to a full tank?
I saw another guy on youtube that said he followed this design and he uses about 15 psi. I'd start with around 10 and work your way up depending on the exact build style
30
Do you have a link for the tap? I can’t find one with a long thread 😒
Works awesome. For the foam cutting I opted to cut a V shape rather than a C shape. It’s a little Easier to cut.
Just watching your guys' videos now... you guys have an awesome setup.. that's what I kinda have in mind instead of buying a house or renting for awhile haha need to see how my solar shower works if it does, I bought it from a coworker back in the day a few yrs back.. never used this kind.. it's like yours so curious to see how it works.
How many gallons does it hold?
what was the overall cost of the project?
can u read????
In the comments in the link to the written info, it said $60-70.
What was the total cost of this project?
Donde se consiguen los bloques de espuma?
Were so I get the foam from and we’re do you buy it?
Awesome setup....thanks 😊
nice
Nicely done. Thank you
But why do you need to pressurize, it’s above you’re head why won’t gravity feed work
Jesse Orozco build it YOUR way, and find out......
@Nikol S. Ervant in that case, you could loosen the top where it's filled and create that flow. i think gravity is just kinda weak, so everyone boost the pressure a little with the bike pumps or compressors. both are pretty neat ideas....
Nice set up!
So, does it really only need a bike pump to get enough pressure onto the water?
You only need about 15-30 psi. So yes it will work.
also realize you can pressurize a car tire from absolutely empty to setting the bead to getting 40-45psi all with a manual bicycle pump, it works, i've done it myself many times just cuz it amazes my small mind lol
What kind of pipes are you using? ? great job looks great
HUX METAL WORKS I’d recommend PVC pipe. And not ABS. Granted abs is black inside and out so you get better heating but drinking out of ABS is toxic for human consumption and if you ever need to drink that water it could potentially get you sick.
@@riveroakes573 ABS is not toxic for human consumption. Stop lying to everyone.
@@riveroakes573 bud, have you actually read that, or parroting the rest of the bad info being spouted on here
@@SamSheffer117 for reals. i've read the contrary. about to finish my abs schedule 40 tomorrow and taking it out asap. i don't plan on drinking from it but i've read that it's fine foe consumption. it is apparently made with BPA but now we're hearing that BPA isn't actually bad
awesome
May I request a follow up video: either how to build or where to purchase a standing shade to conceal you while you shower.
On an unrelated note a "friend of mine" is looking for legal advice, specifically how to contest a charge for public indecency. "His" neighbor's dog may also need therapy.
wear undies
If water get too hot it will explode without a pressure relief valve
Can that be bought? What type, thanks?
lmfao
Did you really pump it up with a small MTB tire pump?
John Hansen yes you do. It give it presure so the water comes out better..usually around 10 -15 psi
Gravity feed wasn't enough?
@@doughesson no
I did it with the help of Avasva solutions.
how do you seal the screw cap?
Great question Curtis. You can find the full directions here: www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-car-top-solar-camp-shower
I used Teflon tape and even then, you get a good seal for a few fills... it doesn’t matter that it leaks.... 10-15lbs of pressure is good for a shower and you simply re-up for the next shower.... my setup holds 4 gal of water, to save weight, I fill the tank a couple hours before showering and keeps the rig from being that much more top-heavy
@@rei you stole the idea and gave no credit.
@@Bluecollarham it doesn't matter that it leaks? water will be slowly draining, which is exactly what you don't want - to be wasting water. lots of folks who build these are doing overland, so that small leak will let a considerable amount of water go, on top of the fact that you can't just fill up right before you shower bc the time from when you leave base or a water source and use the shower can also be considerable. you try to build things to high efficiency so overcome those types of obstacles.
Anyone have luck using Rectorseal on the t?
What a coincidence; just spotted this same setup at the Sacramento store.
#REIemployee
they stole the complete setup from imaginetMedia
@@scott-uu3qc So did hundreds of other youtubers? This isnt new they just made a better video. They didn't steal anything.
@@SamSheffer117 nope, they stole it.
I'd have put the fill hole on the opposite end from the spigot.
Open the fill hole, open the drain valve & submerge the pipe to fill it.
i'm not sure i get how your mod works. can you explain it with a little more detail?
Then try to lift 60lbs of sloshing water onto your roof. I'll use a hose, smarter not harder.
What PSI is this pipe rated at? My pipes at Home Depot say do not pressurize. I want at least 60 psi because I will fill through the hose and my house water is 60PSI.
ABS is rated at around 217 PSI or 15 BAR
Check with the pipe manufacturer. There are different types/ratings of pipe. If you want a higher pressure then you need pressure and heat rated pipe.
How many gallons of water will this set up hold?
about 6.5 Gal
100 gallons
Gate valves are not reliable... you never when they are open or closed.
just use Avasva Solutions :)))
idea proudly stolen from: th-cam.com/video/dG2HK9JsAjw/w-d-xo.html
I'm sure more than one person had this idea
nothing new here -- REI stole some else's idea, and turned it into a marketing bit
So did hundreds of other youtubers? They didn't steal anything.