Instant Hot Camp Shower in a Box
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 เม.ย. 2020
- I can't believe I called it a hot water heater. It's just a water heater, and usually heats cold water!
In this video I mount an instant hot water shower in a Pelican style case, to take with my on my long overlanding and camping trips. It'll make things so much nicer, since I found the wet wipes just weren't cutting it in the desert last summer!
Note that finding fittings for this was difficult, but the ones I have listed below are a perfect fit.
Full parts list at www.revereoverland.com/shower
Don't feel like building your own? You can now buy ready-to-go shower units from Camplux and Joolca:
See Camplux's shower here: amzn.to/3oGnZpg (pump sold separately: amzn.to/3nsAVjq)
See Joolca's showers here:
PARTS LIST:
- Camplux shower and 12v pump**: amzn.to/3oGthB1
**If it's sold out, purchase separately: amzn.to/3qL5gLQ and amzn.to/3HqCEO5
- Monoprice hard case (minimum 7 1/4” x 12” x 12 1/2” internal dimensions required): amzn.to/34LgSl2
- Flame King 5lb propane tank: amzn.to/2Vlwedb
- Power Tank BKT-2285 bracket for 5lb propane tank: amzn.to/2ykFZiG
- 2x 3/8” ID hose for shower hose and water in/out: amzn.to/2Viwk56
- 2x 1/2” BSPP female elbow to 3/8” barb for water in/out: amzn.to/3csXyvz
- 3/8” barb to 3/4” GHT hose connector kit to connect to quick connector kit: amzn.to/2VhoHMb
- 3/4” GHT garden hose quick connector kit for shower hose: amzn.to/3aknAj2
- Hose clamps: amzn.to/34JRAnq
- 3/8” filter: amzn.to/3bnx9iE
- SAE connector for pump: amzn.to/2wSVT3q
- SAE to fused 12v (I bought from Rural King): amzn.to/2wSVT3q
- Gas line teflon tape: amzn.to/2yolWzI
- McMaster-Carr 1/2” BSPP female to 1/2” BSPT male elbow part #4860K424 for propane connector: www.mcmaster.com/catalog/126/60
- 6x M6-1.0 X 20mm pan Phillips machine screw (bought from Lowe’s): amzn.to/2VyIrKe
- 6x M6 Nyloc nuts (bought from Lowe’s): amzn.to/34S4q3a
- 12x M6 washers (bought from Lowe’s): amzn.to/2VCWH4H
OTHER TOOLS/PARTS:
- Soldering iron
- Solder
- Heatshrink
- Heat gun
- Drill: amzn.to/3aoOvKG
- 1/4 inch drill bit: amzn.to/2xGsKc0
- Flathead and Phillips screwdriver
- 10mm socket and wrench
- Silver Sharpie: amzn.to/2XN3riZ
ACCESSORIES:
- Jackery Explorer 500 (5% off with REVERE500): amzn.to/3dIEs5V
- Front Runner water can with tap at the bottom: amzn.to/3bsYC2u
- Frontrunner brass tap replacement: amzn.to/2xMCGkh
- Another 3/8” barb to 3/4 GHT to attach tap to the hose: amzn.to/3aoNen2
NOTES:
- Heater unit takes 1/2” BSPP fittings on all water and propane in/out.
- 3/8” hose is used in my kit, and you can use 1/2” barb with it if 3/8” isn’t available.
- The quick disconnects and the barbs that attach them to the hose are 3/4” GHT (garden hose thread), and this is the standard thread found on garden hoses.
- Avoid mixing metals on the fittings. A brass fitting connected to a stainless steel fitting is likely to corrode quickly. If you have to mix metals, do not mix them on the heater unit itself. If it corrodes to the heater unit, you might never get the fittings off!
- You can purchase shower (amzn.to/2VfNyjE) and pump (amzn.to/3ahwGx2) separately.
- The propane tank mount was unavailable on Amazon when I created this video, but can be found from various sellers on eBay.
Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, where I earn a small commission on the sales, at no extra cost to you! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Don't want to build your own? Joolca's HOTTAP is a fantastic (and maybe even better) alternative for less: th-cam.com/video/XiTLajwa1_U/w-d-xo.html
I'm putting this system together this summer. Have the pelican box already. Just need the water heater. We normally will primitive camp for up to 5 days, will be nice to have a hot shower at night.
How hot does the water get?
Joolca is overpriced junk
I bought a buck converter to get the 12V voltage down to 3V to see If I can directly power the heater without the D cell batteries
I looked at the link you posted, your DIY is still far superior than Joolcas options
Enjoying your videos 🤙🏽
You could probably not have done that video any better. Such a detailed yet down to earth (no marketing/ overboard crap) tutorial. This is exactly what I wanted to do with mine and you just made it a hell of alot easier. Cheers bro. Keep em coming.
I bought this exact one for my RV once my in house tank split. It works no problem with the RV's fresh water tank pump and it works only when I turn the shower head on so uses much less water. Another HUGE bonus is it uses it's own separate propane tank. I even mounted it on the shower wall. The flame is contained within it and poses no huge risk, however it is wise to be very vigilant in that sense, but can be done.. Love it so far.
We bought this heater unit to wash our dogs when the weather is cooler outside. Works like a champ. I was a bit pessimistic about how well it would function, but I was impressed. In a clinch this thing would make your 3rd world situation a bit nicer. Love the idea of using the box for travel and setup.
How is it after a years use
I followed this after watching your video, and it was on-point with the instructions!
To fix the issue with the hose coiling up in the water tank, I essentially made a "tumbler straw". I bought some 1/2" PVC, a coupler with regular female on one side and FPT on the other, and a nylon 1/2 MIP to 3/8" barb. I cut the end at an angle to seat better with the bottom, and it works great! You don't have to glue the coupler, as the suction from pump is plenty to keep it together. All for about $7 USD.
Also, I went with a 25 ft expandable garden hose (there is a 15 ft, but it's more expensive) for the shower head. It compresses really nicely and fits a little better inside the case.
Thank you very much, and happy travels!
I have, and regularly use the EchoTemp version of this. They appear to be the same. It's fantastic.
I have this unit mounted in my truck. Used a privacy tent with a hole in the top to run the shower head. Worked well.
Yeah I'll be using one of those pop up tents too!
@@RevereOverland Put an inline weight on the end of your intake hose to keep it at the bottom of your jerrycan...
I ordered the heater, pump and case. The heater and pump arrived today. Now going to the hardware store for the hose, clamps and the other hardware needed next week to assemble mine just like yours. Thanks for saving me the chore of fitting everything to make mine also easy carry and use. Cheers!
" . . . if you found this . . .". This is probably one of the BEST IDEAS & MOST USEFUL videos I've ever seen! You, dude, r a genius! Thank you for being you. And thank you for taking the time to make this video! Very complete & comprehensive.
Great job!! I am setting up a slightly different setup on my teardrop, but your video was a HUGE help to me. Thanks
Great setup! Just wanted to mention to you and others that may build one of these that you don't really require clamps on the suction line of your pump since it will always have negative pressure ( vacuum) on it when the pump is running. I like the idea of the quick connect on the pressure hose. By throwing in a garden hose head attachment with quick connect, you can pop it on and just run cold water through it to blast a little crud off your feet or tires or wake up a friend who has overslept (from a safe distance).
Use a clamp, over time and usage the hose will relax and allow air to get in.
Excellent instructions. Made this today off your parts list and step by step instructions and it works perfectly. I did up size to the slightly larger Pelican box and everything fit nicely inside.
You're a genius. Thanks for sharing. The only update is to route the hose that was leaking outside of box so if it leaks it doesn't sit in box, you don't want to store water and 12v connections in same space.
Awesome idea! I've been using black solar shower bags. I would have to boondock a lot to justify the cost of everything you used to make this awesome build.
Excellent!
Very detailed setup amen. Kudos on your design and editing!
You presented that very well. Simple and straightforward. Thanks a bunch!
Glad it was helpful!
This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).
Good post. also good for off-grid camp.
Awesome idea and set up, well done 👍🏼
Hi, just brilliant. Thanks a lot for sharing. Paul
Great for power outages! Good Job. Building one soon.
Thanks for the clear instructional video, and an even better list of parts and notes. Should make putting one together less trying for sure.
Thanks for the video, awesome and professional job.
Brilliant video just ordering the stuff as moving into my van next month and a shower that’s hot with pressure is an absolute necessity ,thanks bud
Enjoy. Ours was a game changer on this last trip!
So glad to find this review! Have been looking at this one for sometime. It is a game changer for camping!
I bought the water heater and the water pump 3 years ago when I came across this video, i need to finish putting this together as i like to go camping alot with my family.
Absolutely great detailed tutorial,......wonderful job,...Thanks For Sharing and for all your hard work,....it really made a huge difference for a lot of people😎✌️
Yeah on making sure you are connecting all with similar metals. You are the first person I’ve seen in a while who actually knows this!
Good video, well presented . Thanks!
Nice job! Just a tip, I have those same black and brass quick connectors - keep them lubed with a light lubricant or they get sticky and fail to couple correctly. You'll see the little ball bearings inside the female ends.
Nice build! I like the idea of mounting it in a box. I have a similar shower heater. It’s a different brand (Eccoflow) but looks almost identical. I ended up mounting the pump underneath my off-road trailer and mounting RV type inlet/outlet fittings on a panel on the outside of the trailer. So when I want to shower, I take out two hoses, one from the tank to the inlet, and one from the outlet and into the heater. Both have garden hose quick connect fittings. The shower head that comes with your heater looks a lot better than the one that came with mine. The on/off button on mine would constantly get stuck and was almost impossible to use, so I went to Home Depot and bought a new shower head and mounted a 1/4 turn ball valve on it. Works great.
Nice! If I had a trailer I would definitely hard mount my pump close to the tank. For the portable setup it works well in the box.
Henrik, instead of traditional shower head, you could buy a socalled "bide-shower-head", wich is originally used for the toilet sides. On this tap there is the flow switch included in the shower head handing
This is an excellent video, thank you for posting it. I will be using a similar idea for putting a shower on the bathing platform of my boat.
I put quick disconnects like you have on a garden hose on the bottom of mine so now I can move it around and plug it in anywhere
Brilliant! Thanks for the visual on the build.
If the can has a vent, you could adapt the cap with a fitting & set can on its side. Less likely to leak if no lower fitting. Could add a vent or small hole on tank top opposite the cap if not vented. Cap can then be moved from one tank to another if needed.
I use a heat exchanger on my rig, I use the engine to heat up the water, it moves through the system so quick it's never too hot except when you first turn it one Water enters a line at the back of the truck through water storage or stream to heat exchanger then travel back via RV pump.
thats cool , similar to the HotBox device from Aphcarios
great idea to initially recirculate the water to preheat it!
Thank you very much !!! Finally one person who does show ""how to install'' and ''What parts do I need'' (and even better !), links to get the parts to properly install the water heater kit !!!
Lord Have Mercy ! You're doing the retailer's job.
They seem in a hurry to sell their kits, ...but, with poor or any explainations at all... in a kind of '' ...have fun (or not) figuring it out for yourselves !'' mode...
It was not like that before...
Hopefully, you'll get some type of rewards from them companies...
Thank you very much again and Prosperity be upon you !!!
BRILLIANT! No more quick, cold showers for me
Very helpful build information, Thank You! I really like how compact and self-contained this is, it will be a nice piece of kit for our teardrop. We use the teardrop for camping, but we also have it set up as a 'bug-out' rig in the event of wildfire or other natural disaster. We already have solar, LP gas and water onboard, so this is like the icing on the cake. I used a few of your links and like the way you set this up, so will follow your build pretty much spot on, with the exception of using silicone 3/8" tubing on the outlet side. I also want to access water various ways, trailer source, Jerrycan, or just throw the intake into a creek or lake. Should all be possible with a few extra fittings and hose. Thanks again, great instructions! I also made connections for an external battery (alligator clips) and, cigar lighter.
BTW thanks for leaving the "forgot the battery" part, during your editing, makes me feel a lot better about some other SNAFU's that just happens with builds such as this.
I pretty much followed your build and it's working very well. Can't wait to go camping (with hot water onboard). Thanks for this great video on how to make life better, out there. Nice build!!
In a moment of weakness, I splurged on the Joolca recently. Part of it was that I was intimidated by assembling one of these myself. If I had seen your video, I would not have been. I very much like that it is all contained in a weather resistant box that could go on my roof rack.
Fantastic build. Very, very well done....beautiful. I'm sure you will work out the can hose problem...pvc or copper or whatever....be sure to cut the end at an angle.
Yep really good stuff bud. Gona give that a try myself👍
Thanks for the tutorial. It really was detailed and explained great
Cheers 🍻
Thanks!
A lot of small commercial businesses which have a few number of employees have instant hot water install under their sink . They're only 12"x12"x4" in size and cost a few hundred dollars plus they don't required anything but a water supply and electricity. They are completely covered under the Uniformed Plumbing Code. I'm really surprised nobody has thought to used them camping
@@RevereOverland WHERE ARE THE LINKS?
@@philliprogers964 Gas is more practical
Wow, this is so timely for me. My wife and I subscribed to you a few months ago for overlanding since we're moving to Utah this year but we just decided that we're going to convert an old school bus "Skoolie" into a motorhome and travel around a few years. Or maybe forever? We were thinking of going with an instant hot water heater so this is perfect timing!
We're going to make the back part of the bus a garage for tools and two dualsport motorcycles and tow my 2000 4Runner Limited behind it. It'll be a sweet Overlanding setup! 🤘
Nice! Utah is probably my favorite state to visit. Sounds as though you have some great plans!
woah, I'm a Scot K. nice to meet ya
I was just planning out this project and stumbled across your video. Thank you for listing all the parts. 🙂
What an amazing video! Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s so helpful
Great video. Thanks for the detailed breakdown on parts
Excellent job!
Also, you are correct in pointing out that the Teflon tape is wrapped the same direction as the threads run! Bravo!
Great video! We used one of these little hot water heaters on our trailer, but it's been in storage since. Maybe time to pull it back out...
Yes! It'll be so nice to shower out on the trails. I'm hoping things start to open up soon so we can get out and actually use all the gear I've been accumulating!
Great video & thanks for all of the links!
Wow great ideal, you can make a few and sell them. Campers would go for this
Definitely interested in purchasing complete.
thank you for sharing this.
Some ideas I have are to hard pipe the connections inside the box to maximize space and plumb these to the walls of the box with quick disconnects to the outside of the box. That way you don’t have to mess with anything inside the box. I also have a pump pressurized water tank so I am going to try and use that with out the electric pump.
Great job. Well explained.
Have on of those at my off grid cabin. Works great. Nothing like a hot shower in the middle of nowhere.
Great video!
Awesome walk-through 👌
Well done 👍. Great job. Neat and tidy. Thankyou. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
Fantastic idea!! THANKS!!
I need this setup when I buy my new truck. Great video.
I can't pinpoint where your accent is from? Australian?
I have the same one I put it in my RV I had it is it for 2 years it is fantastic and I also put one in my house in the basement and it does the job
Thank you so much for this. I have the same propane hot water pump and when I opened the box I didn’t know I would need all this extra stuff to make it how I like… just like you’ve done lol!
Appreciate the video. Great explanation. I'm a visual learner. 👍🏿😀
You can build so many of those things that ran your cost up. Nice job and thanks for presenting this link and idea. You can get an adapter to refill the mini fuel cans (1-2 lbs)
Nice job ! I’m probably going to make one now ! 😎👍
Excellent job ... you just earned a subscriber 😀
WOW ... Thank you and thank you for the links .. I will be building one soon .. Stay safe and Happy New Year .. Mahlo
非常实用的野营淋浴系统，你的制作过程说明也详细易懂，非常感谢你的经验分享！
this is really nifty man, good stuff!
If this is going to be your final design, instead of machine screws and nuts, you could use some blind rivets. They would not come loose from vibrations, and would look a lot more cleaner. Been looking for a idea for a overland rig and this just what I was thinking myself.
I like that idea! I’ll probably upgrade in the future.
Really like this set up. Just a suggesting on the pump hose. There is a silicone hose in that size that is much more pliable/relaxed than the vinyl/mesh tubing. It just behaves better and can hang more freely whereas the vinyl likes to remain coiled.
Great walkthrough! Thanks!
This is awesome !!! Great idea.
Thanks! Needed the motivation tonight! I thought a pump might be needed! I was thinking gravity fed except it would be easier to be able to pull water from whrever you wanted instead of lifting a bucket
This is friggin' BRILLIANT! I'm starting my build with this week's check 😎👍
Did you do it?
@@m.d.498 I most certainly did! Placed my order and just waiting for the delivery 😎👍
Great job!
I have a Triton 10LPropane camp shower heater that supplies hot water for my cabin. Have used it for the past four years and have never had a problem with it. I love the fact that it only uses propane where you turn the hot water on. Wouldn't take for it and will always have one in my cabin.
Love your video! I'm going to put one of these in a camping trailer, and I'm wondering if you've had any issues with the heat coming out of the top or air flow issues from covering vents?
Nice build, thx for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Add washers to the screws that come through the case before the nuts pull through the plastic, Distribute the pressure!
Pretty sure he did
Love the Channel and content.
Is the MP case you have listed on the parts list the same one you used in the video? It is obviously larger than the minimum but it seem bigger (hoping so it’s not so tight). You are a pro at putting things in a box. Thoroughly love my diesel heater in the metal box-thanks for all your help.
Genius level over 9000!
This is amazing! I just got my camplux and have been wondering how to wire a 12v system close to it.... Perfect video to find :)!
I have 2 of them. They are freaking awesome
Excellent detailed video. Thanks.
Definitely building one of these for my camper van. I shower at Planet Fitness most of the time but it would be nice to have this as an option when I’m off grid.
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing.
SO SWEET THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO
Thanks for very detail training
Excellent video thank you very much!
very nicely done and explained.. thanks!!
Nice set up I glad it works for you
WOW!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Great, good job
If you put the shower tube inside another tube, with an air gap between them, that ought to provide enough insulation to prevent that little bit of water in the handle from getting cold, but that's just a pluperfect. Great build!
Super nice idea dude !
Really great video and idea!