I dont know if you still check your comments or not, but this video is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!! Answered a question I had PLUS I didnt even think to hook up the water supply to the tub faucet 🤗 That makes it even better!
EVERYONE FREAKING OUT ABOUT USING INSIDE, there is no issue, running them inside you use your gas stove inside for hours on end, and it gives off the same flame, you can use these inside just don’t be a fool, and have something flammable right above the vent and keep a window cracked isn’t a bad idea, you can use these inside all day long. I have one in my van I use it for a shower here and there and are zero issue zero problems do not worry about it.
Yep, it's true! People freak out about it but we run our stoves and the fumes are still inside! 🤷♀️ Having said that, i do keep my bathroom vent open and fan on when using mine in a confined space like the bathroom..
@@gypsyjenna Thank you for your reply... I have got to install some kind of tankless water heater in my Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer... (I call VT3) here in the next few week... since I'm going to be LIVING In it... I really want to do it right... I think I'm going solar too!!!
@@gypsyjenna One concern: a bathroom exhaust vent needs a fresh air source (open window) in order to get the 'bad air' flowing out effectively. At least one model would be safer because it has a fresh air intake and a separate exhaust duct.
@@gypsyjenna Another concern is vibrations/shaking while driving. Parts can come loose. A recall was done due to this from simply shipping them. Per Consumer Reports: "Pieces inside the water heater can move around during transport, causing an air-filter door switch to malfunction, according to the CPSC. If the switch fails and the door cannot close properly, dust and lint can accumulate and lead to a CO-poisoning hazard."
I wouldn't be overly concerned about carbon monoxide, with the fan and the short time you use it, it puts out less carbon monoxide than using a 2-3 burner propane stove to cook dinner.
Thanks for the informative video. I have an on demand hot water shower I have yet to install. I'm in the process of building a camper out of a box truck, I see several of your videos will be of interest and beneficial. Thanks again.
I'd love to know how this has worked for you since installing it. I bought a similar water heater but a different brand and plan on installing it in my camper. Mine has a big vent on the top that I plan on venting through the ceiling. A lot of people have told me not to do it, but I don't really see the problem if it's vented...
I got one too & the instructions tell me not to put it into trailers or rvs ,doesn't really say why ,maybe there washing their hands with the bad carpenters
I have one as well (brand: Qlima) that I installed inside my bathroom. It's been running for 4 years now, even with the same batteries. I just crack open the window when I shower and I never really shower for more than 5 minutes. I have a CO meter, but it never gave one beep. I recently tested this CO-meter, just to see if it actually worked, and it did 🙂 Great stuff if you want to live on a budget (and have no access to mains gas)!! I use a small 9 liter bottle of propane and the one I use now has lasted me already 17 months (with 5 to 6 showerdays per week). I think they cost around € 40 per bottle? The only drawback from the one I have is that the water is a bit too hot during summer (on lowest setting), but perfect in the winter.
Okay... It's been 8 months... Do you still like this Tankless Water Heater... If NOT... Why NOT? I am just now (FINALLY) getting ready to put one of these in my Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer... but before I do... I want to see what you think... since you have had yours for awhile. Thank you so much for sharing this great video.
I have had it now for over 2 years I think. I still really like it. Much better than the onboard one. Most people talk about it being an outdoor unit, which it is but I take precautions like: opening my skylight hatch, turning on the fan and turning off the water intermittently to lather up or rinse off etc. I would suggest if you are putting it inside to do your research and of course use a carbon monoxide detector since it is in a small space. But yes, I really enjoy mine, endless hot water (as long as there is propane lol)
@@gypsyjenna Thank you so much for this information... BTW... My Nickname is Gypsy Judi Lee... (Maybe I should name my Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer that lol ) Right now it is name VT3... I really appreciate this information... I am working hard to get my travel trailer done... Did you say you had one for the kitchen sink too? I thought about installing (if I have the room) a TINY Tiny (hand washing) for the kitchen sink... maybe let that one be electric 110v... Do you have a video on how you installed this.... I have seen so many video... I"m not sure which one I have seen. Thank YOU again for all your help... You are a God-send. Once I'm through... I'm on my way to Albuquerque, New Mexico... so excited.
@@gypsyjenna I might end up doing the same thing too... I don't have enough room for (any) kind of water heater there. Again, Thank you so much for all your help... Safe Travels... God Bless
I have one of those tankless water heaters a friend gave me. I'll hook it up in the cabin as soon as I get the shower stall installed and the pluming fixed properly. I really wish I could find an old ball and claw foot bathtub. But they are as rare as hens teeth around here. Good luck.
You should have plumbed it into the RVs propane tank the RVs water heater line could have a Tee in it to go to the new water heater, depending on your rv even tee it into the stove line .
I did one of these installed in our 1987 Mercedes 207d after the water heater gave up I hooked one of these up have to admit it’s awesome and took around 30 minutes to install
@@JudiChristopher it was just a cheap one off eBay I guess they all work in the same way though I basically hooked up the shower hose off the old built in shower to the boiler that way when u turn on the cold water tap from the old shower it pushed the water into the boiler which ignites and that’s instant hot water the water comes from the water tank from the motorhome and I put a gas bottle into the cupboard behind the shower room pushed a gas hose threw the wall Hooked up to the boiler the ignition work by battery under the boiler
Water stays in the plumbing of the hot water heater even if you unscrew the drain . Be careful in below freezing temps. Take inside in the winter or blow it out with air. I know this because mine froze and split a line inside of it even after it was drained. I have the same model
I am fixing to order my 3rd tankless water heater due to them freezing. I have mine installed under the kitchen sink and it still froze in these rare arctic temps we are having here in Arkansas this past week. I use the excel brand because it is ventless and has carbon monoxide sensors on it. I live in my camper full time while we are building our house so there isn't any draining lines during winter. I do love the tankless water heater. I will use it in my cabin too.
@@kiblerredneck1985 the one i had that froze and split one of the lines inside i was able to close the split as much as possible and soldered it and its working again. You might be able to save yours even if you just keep it as a backup unit.
It looks like the water heater uses standard rv shower connections for the input/output since you have its input connected to the original shower diverter. If it doeson't then the fittings should be easy to find where rv accessories are sold. It's been about 20 years since I had to bother with such tasks. We had to buy most items from the local campground/trailer park.
I've read that the best way to use a tankless w/h is to get the temp set on the unit to exactly what you like for showering. Don't mix in cold water to balance the temp as it reduces the water pressure at the w/h unit and that can signal it to shut off.
@@JudiChristopher I do this in my one family home. I adjust the gas fed H/W heater to a comfortable level, We pay a lot for water here and besides paying to heat water and then using and paying for cold water to temper the hot is IMHO a waste of both money and resources.
@@staryjdido918 Yes... I see what you're saying... So... I have a tiny Vintage Travel Trailer I need to put a water heater in ... So you have a brand you think is really good? (NOT too expensive... lol)
So what do you do for water in the winter time? We lived full time in our rv for three years we’d spend 6 months of the year on our off grid property then spend the cold 6 months at an RV park because of the water issues.
I winterize and shower elsewhere for the cold months. I keep water jugs inside that wont freeze for drinking, hand washing and cooking. I catch the grey water inside as well but nothing goes through the plumbing system.
Excuse my ignorance here, but does the water flow by gravity through the supply line to the heater, OR is it under pressure?? Thanks, I like your set up! P.H. S. Carolina
When you turn the water hose on... that is pressure. If you turn your water hose on HIGH... that is High Pressure... I asked the same question... my husband gave me this answer... Dixie, we already knew that... we meant under more pressure than what a water hose has... Right? LOL "MEN" Can't live with them, can't live without them... LOL
I want to try this with a recirculation shower i put together a hour shower and this would work great for it reheat the water i can shower on a gallon of water for as long as I want i just want the water to stay warm
Thanks, it is an outdoor unit and I am aware of the dangers. I have a ceiling vent and fan in the bathroom,which I run during use. I leave the door opened and have several carbon monoxide detectors around. One that is vented outside from the top would be ideal for sure
@@stefanrandt33 it doesn't get too hot on the body but you can feel the heat coming from above and around the heat shield of course (it's where the flames vent). I use the ceiling fan and open the vent and I also dont close the bathroom door when it's in use and the CO alarms have not gone off with doing that
I built an outside shower for one of those units, works really nice. Shower form May until October or November, have to use the inside shower until spring.
Did this continue to work well for you? I have a propane leak in my inboard tank, so I've had to drain all of my propane. My water heater was propane only, so I'm trying to find an alternative. Thanks!
No plumbing, I just connected the hoses to the bathtub faucet and ran a propane hose through the wall to a tank outside. None of the other sinks have the hot water option just the shower
I have mine mounted on a 2 wheel dolly so its more versital I use it outside a lot where I need hot water and shower with it outside a lot too. cheers from the Ozarks!!
Question for you, so if I have a regular water hose hook up to it will it keep warming it up as the water goes in? I have a family of 6 and want something we can shower when we go camping.
Re: the venting issue, people heat their entire homes with unvented propane space heaters putting out 50,000 BTUs, and don't have any problems.. so shouldn't be an issue with this device, which probably puts out less heat than my 4-burner gas stove in my house.
I've been using one like this inside my bathroom for 4 years. I just crack open the window, shower for about 5 minutes and my CO-meter has not given me one been or number (it only starts monitoring from 20ppm).
You don’t need to vent , I got one inside my van , don’t worry about it , I’m wondering if anyone knows if I can mount it flat because I have a spot that I could put it out of the way
@@MrSpaceace1999the flame burner is under the exchanger so the heat rises and if it were sideways the heat would not rise correctly to exchange said heat. Cheers. Stay safe and god bless
I vent it and use the fan and also don't close the door since it is such a small space. I am still running this unit and I still love it. So much more efficient than the onboard water heater
@@gypsyjenna I agree... I'm glad you love it. Question... do you only use this for your shower and not your kitchen sink? I'm trying to figure out how to do both the kitchen sink and the shower.
I have one exactly like yours, 10 yrs. Old highly recommend no problems. I would Move away from Moisture electronic Section. Batteries also. Uses very little fuel. They do have vent kit also. One Thing is cant let it freeze with water in Core. Less than 100$ Fantastic
We had 3 adults and 2 yr old. Each take One or 2 showers a day , dishes, some Landry the 20lb last from 6 to 8 months At highest. I have plugged into 500 gallon And added another unit in kitchen, and Dryer , cook stove. In 6 yrs we have only Used 120 gallons. Dryer and cook stove Using most. If I where to build a big house I would use these as point of use. Over a central unit.
Excel has one that is vent free that you can use inside. Just make sure you keep it in a warm area they freeze up and bust inside. Mine just froze up and busted this week with these arctic temps we are getting in Arkansas. It was under the kitchen sink in the RV. It is the 2nd one ive had freeze and bust. UGH
LOL. After the first one burst, Too bad you haven't realized what the problem was the first time. Have you installed the tird one still under the kitchen sink?... ;) (Just kidding). Tks for the tip.
Hi Jenna. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years and I was wondering if you could give us a review on your Eccoflow hot water heater. Do you still like it? Are you still using it?
Hey, I am certainly still using the Eccotemp and love it! Way better than the onboard water heater in my opinion. It's been going for 6+ years strong. Just requires two D cell batteries for the igniter and of course propane for heat.
I am in the process of replacing my tank heater with a HOTaitai tankless heater because of decent reviews AND it has a round vent in the middle so I can vent it directly out of the old water heater cabinet like the original unit did. I paid $149 which is a heck of a lot better than $550+ for an OEM tank unit. I am using all the original piping ( water and propane ) and adapting it all to be solid and in place so I don't have a heater hanging like you do but ya gotta do what ya gotta do ! I'll make a vid of it after it's finished.
Nice job Gypsy Jenna. I know a couple on a sailboat that use one too. Would the heater heat the water hot enough if the tank water was in the lower 40s?
Are you still using this unit? How has it lasted? I have had bad luck with the Camplux brand and I have been looking for a new brand. How has the Eccotemp held up for you?
Nice job, Jenna. I am planning something similar in my van. What kind of temperatures do you get coming out of the exhaust? Is it really hot when it's running with your heat shield?
I have a roof vent in the bathroom and run the fan and leave the door open a crack. Never had a problem. Carbon Monoxide detector doesn't go off cause it vents any fumes outside. I did have my concerns at first but never a problem. I believe you can buy ones with a round vent on top that you could put an elbow stove pipe on to vent entirely outside
Did you end up hooking that to your city water or fresh water tank ? Would be great if you did a video on how to hook it up exactly for us newbies great idea though
I have a hose running right from my shower faucet and into the water inlet of the heater. Then a hose with shower head on the water outlet of the heater. Hope this helps!
I am converting a stepvan into a mini home. I will put this at the end of my counter beside my mini wood stove. Pipe the hot water to my sink and outside shower hookup.
@@gypsyjenna Nice to know I had a box truck I installed this in and RV have tanks that take long to heat. The tankless solution is always better it seems. Theyre so easy to use and install
I replaced my hot water heater in my motor home with a tank less one, the difference is I replaced my onboard one because I don,t boon dock or live off grid.
@@gypsyjenna glad to hear!! I am building a Cargo Trailer Creation (CTC). I was 80% sure I was going this direction. You put me over the top, with yr vid. Thanks again. Here we go..... 😁
@@gypsyjenna How hot does the ceiling get? I don't have the heat cover as you do. I was thinking about just getting an aluminum sheet pan and rigging it lol BTW 2 bolts really? right through the wall?
The ceiling gets warm but I shut the water off intermittently to conserve water while I lather up etc.. I dont let the unit run constant during the entire length of the shower
Hi there. I'm worried about propane falling instead to the bottom of the vehicle instead of being sucked out the top? Is that a valid concern? I know I'll have propane detectors situated at the bottom of my van somewhere, and it would be nice to not have to cut another hole in my van so that I can vent one of these. These tankless propane heaters seem to be my only option if I want a hot shower *in* my van which is basically a must since ill be living in it for the foreseeable future.
I see your concerns and I am not entirely sure how it would be in a smaller space like a van. I have a vent in the bathroom with a fan and so whenever the water heater is in use, the vent is open with the fan on as well so the propane fumes have an escape. Personally, I dont think it is much different than using a propane buddy heater. I have seen some people mount them on swinging doors of their van and open it up when they use them for showers etc. If you do enough research I am confident you will figure out a solution that works best for you. Good luck!
@@gypsyjenna i may just have to cut another hole. Or do what you did and just stick it in the shower and add a vent. Thanks for the video. Have you ever had an issue with your monitors going off?
@@davidborden3181 I tested it out initially in the bathroom with the door closed and the vent closed and it went off. Then I tested it again with the vent open, fan on and door cracked open and it never went off again. The bathroom is a very small space so not surprised it would go off without ventilation
@@NYCamper62 yes but the appliance should last around 10 years if it's well cared for I have had suburban products last a long time and have been satisfied with their build quality
No I don't. There is a roof vent above the shower which I open and turn the vent fan on when the unit is in use. I also don't close the bathroom door when it's in use since it is a small, confined space. It also a great idea to have a carbon monoxide alarm nearby.
Question for you, so if I have a regular water hose hook up to it will it keep warming it up as the water goes in? I have a family of 6 and want something we can shower when we go camping.
@@gypsyjenna Thank you for your response. Do you think it will keep warming it up for like 15-20 minutes straight as long as there is plenty of propane ? I got a hunting camp and want to bring the family with me and there is 6 of us. I have power and water hooks up there. I’m debating if I want to put a hot water heater or one of these instead.
I think it will for sure. The unit comes with a handheld shower head which has an on/off switch. A good tip would be to rinse, shut off water, lather up and turn water back on etc. When the shower head is off the propane stops. This will help u save both water and propane
@@gypsyjenna which eccotemp model? I had an Eccotemp before, just not this model. This one looks like it might be smaller. I need a smaller model for my newest RV
I have a direct vent gas stove thats making me sick, theres no way i would put this indoors. Detectors don’t always pick up low levels of CO that are still harmful.
There's more than just CO2 to worry about. 1. It burns quite a bit of oxygen from the very room the unit is operating in. One must always have a solid window / door opening when in use. 2. Reduced oxygen levels during combustion increase output of carbon monoxide (a byproduct). You can think of it as a feedback loop. 3. Power output of such water heater is incomparable to that of a stove. These units easily operate at a 10x level of a stove, therefore, 10x more CO2. All in all - a rather dangerous solution for heating water in a small contained space, especially if unventilated. Carbon monoxide alarm is only part of safety measures to be considered as we also reduce oxygen levels in the room whilst operating such a unit. Not sure if carbon monoxide alarm would go off before you do. There's many cases of people passing out and afterwards suffocating whilst cooking food in their tents due to lack of fresh oxygen supply. I have one of these units too because they are cheap af. Currently piping an exhaust towards the Maxx in the ceiling. However, this is a temporary solution until I save coin for a more sophisticated, RW rated unit. Saving 1000$ ain't worth one's brain-cells and life. If anything - use it yourself with caution, but don't lend your van to anyone who may make a fatal mistake.
I like the idea but it is a little dangerous even with the vent in ceiling that cubical could build up to a dangerous level and thats what would concern me. Remember carbon monoxide is attracted to heat like your body heat so in houses it known to find where people are this combined with that small shower cubicle makes it unlikely to set off the alarms outside until its really bad inside the shower even with the door open. Running the shower for a very limited time like you say would help prevent this id imagine. If youre still going to do this, at very least make sure you have carbon monoxide alarm that give a digital display reading if its detected anything above zero. That way you can look at the display daily to see if anything is escaping. Like the Kidde 5DCO. Put it close by just outside the cubical. Because a set up like this can be fine and gain your confidence until it isn't and you want to know the moment it isn't burning clean
They are meant for outdoor use. However I run a fan above it and in my opinion it's no different than having a propane stove lit inside your rig. You still vent it and I have carbon monoxide detectors throughout.
the one that i was looking at had warning on it saying not to have combustible materials within 20 inches of the back and 40 inches from the top. also has lots of warnings about carbon monoxide and that it is for OUTDOOR use only!!! please be very careful. these warnings are there for a reason
Most people don’t understand these units don’t run all night / day just when you’re using hot water. We have a Rinnai in home tankless w/h and yes it’s vented outside. It only runs when we’re using hot water and is completely off otherwise. We are installing a tankless in a cargo conversion to toy hauler and will vent it to the safe side just for peace of mind.
Just who thinks these water heaters run all night ???? I guess people are misinformed about them. The burners only run when you’ve got the water faucets on and shut off immediately after the water stops flowing.
I dont know if you still check your comments or not, but this video is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!! Answered a question I had PLUS I didnt even think to hook up the water supply to the tub faucet 🤗 That makes it even better!
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
EVERYONE FREAKING OUT ABOUT USING INSIDE, there is no issue, running them inside you use your gas stove inside for hours on end, and it gives off the same flame, you can use these inside just don’t be a fool, and have something flammable right above the vent and keep a window cracked isn’t a bad idea, you can use these inside all day long. I have one in my van I use it for a shower here and there and are zero issue zero problems do not worry about it.
Good to know! I was wondering what the big deal was since my rv uses a propane stove anyway 😂
Yep, it's true! People freak out about it but we run our stoves and the fumes are still inside! 🤷♀️
Having said that, i do keep my bathroom vent open and fan on when using mine in a confined space like the bathroom..
It puts out about 23x as much CO as a stove burner
Thanks for the video! This just solved a riddle ive been trying to solve.
Gypsy... since it's been 2 years... How do you feel about this Tankless water heater now?
Thank you for sharing this great video too.
Still use it, still love it
@@gypsyjenna
Thank you for your reply... I have got to install some kind of tankless water heater in my Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer... (I call VT3) here in the next few week... since I'm going to be LIVING In it... I really want to do it right... I think I'm going solar too!!!
I'm mounting mine in my RV today I was kind of skeptical about using it indoors but you gave me a little more courage
Good stuff, just dont forget I have a vent and fan in my bathroom I keep on while showering and several carbon monoxide detectors just in case
@@gypsyjenna One concern: a bathroom exhaust vent needs a fresh air source (open window) in order to get the 'bad air' flowing out effectively.
At least one model would be safer because it has a fresh air intake and a separate exhaust duct.
@@gypsyjenna Another concern is vibrations/shaking while driving. Parts can come loose. A recall was done due to this from simply shipping them.
Per Consumer Reports: "Pieces inside the water heater can move around during transport, causing an air-filter door switch to malfunction, according to the CPSC. If the switch fails and the door cannot close properly, dust and lint can accumulate and lead to a CO-poisoning hazard."
@@gypsyjenna But good to know you are enjoying your lifestyle, and I appreciate your videos!
I wouldn't be overly concerned about carbon monoxide, with the fan and the short time you use it, it puts out less carbon monoxide than using a 2-3 burner propane stove to cook dinner.
I'm impressed with your ability to do what you do.
Thanks for the informative video. I have an on demand hot water shower I have yet to install. I'm in the process of building a camper out of a box truck, I see several of your videos will be of interest and beneficial. Thanks again.
Well, it's been a year. How did it go? I'm converting a small school bus, nearly done except for the o/d heater.
I've watched a bit of your videos, you do great and I like alot of what you do!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!
I'd love to know how this has worked for you since installing it. I bought a similar water heater but a different brand and plan on installing it in my camper. Mine has a big vent on the top that I plan on venting through the ceiling. A lot of people have told me not to do it, but I don't really see the problem if it's vented...
Never mind. I watched your other video and you answered my question. Lol.
I got one too & the instructions tell me not to put it into trailers or rvs ,doesn't really say why ,maybe there washing their hands with the bad carpenters
I have one as well (brand: Qlima) that I installed inside my bathroom. It's been running for 4 years now, even with the same batteries. I just crack open the window when I shower and I never really shower for more than 5 minutes.
I have a CO meter, but it never gave one beep. I recently tested this CO-meter, just to see if it actually worked, and it did 🙂
Great stuff if you want to live on a budget (and have no access to mains gas)!!
I use a small 9 liter bottle of propane and the one I use now has lasted me already 17 months (with 5 to 6 showerdays per week). I think they cost around € 40 per bottle?
The only drawback from the one I have is that the water is a bit too hot during summer (on lowest setting), but perfect in the winter.
Okay... It's been 8 months...
Do you still like this Tankless Water Heater...
If NOT... Why NOT?
I am just now (FINALLY) getting ready to put one of these in my Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer... but before I do... I want to see what you think... since you have had yours for awhile.
Thank you so much for sharing this great video.
I have had it now for over 2 years I think. I still really like it. Much better than the onboard one. Most people talk about it being an outdoor unit, which it is but I take precautions like: opening my skylight hatch, turning on the fan and turning off the water intermittently to lather up or rinse off etc. I would suggest if you are putting it inside to do your research and of course use a carbon monoxide detector since it is in a small space. But yes, I really enjoy mine, endless hot water (as long as there is propane lol)
@@gypsyjenna
Thank you so much for this information...
BTW... My Nickname is
Gypsy Judi Lee... (Maybe I should name my Vintage Tiny Travel Trailer that lol ) Right now it is name VT3...
I really appreciate this information... I am working hard to get my travel trailer done... Did you say you had one for the kitchen sink too?
I thought about installing (if I have the room) a TINY Tiny (hand washing) for the kitchen sink... maybe let that one be electric 110v...
Do you have a video on how you installed this.... I have seen so many video... I"m not sure which one I have seen.
Thank YOU again for all your help... You are a God-send.
Once I'm through... I'm on my way to Albuquerque, New Mexico... so excited.
I do not have one for the sink just shower only. Hope this helps. All of that sounds great!
@@gypsyjenna I might end up doing the same thing too... I don't have enough room for (any) kind of water heater there.
Again, Thank you so much for all your help...
Safe Travels... God Bless
We have to replace our Propane heater in our 1999 Roadtrek .. great video!
It lights with batteries soooo cool..
I have one of those tankless water heaters a friend gave me. I'll hook it up in the cabin as soon as I get the shower stall installed and the pluming fixed properly. I really wish I could find an old ball and claw foot bathtub. But they are as rare as hens teeth around here. Good luck.
How did you connec the water to the shower faucet
That’s what I need to know. So many are installing these indoors and I need to know how to do this.
Run a hose from under the tub faucet to the inlet connection on the unit
Buying a similar unit soon. Better technology that heating water constantly. Thanks for posting.
You should have plumbed it into the RVs propane tank the RVs water heater line could have a Tee in it to go to the new water heater, depending on your rv even tee it into the stove line .
I did one of these installed in our 1987 Mercedes 207d after the water heater gave up I hooked one of these up have to admit it’s awesome and took around 30 minutes to install
Seriously!!!! That is music to my ears... What brand did you buy?
@@JudiChristopher it was just a cheap one off eBay I guess they all work in the same way though I basically hooked up the shower hose off the old built in shower to the boiler that way when u turn on the cold water tap from the old shower it pushed the water into the boiler which ignites and that’s instant hot water the water comes from the water tank from the motorhome and I put a gas bottle into the cupboard behind the shower room pushed a gas hose threw the wall Hooked up to the boiler the ignition work by battery under the boiler
@@powerbookg4apple
Wow! Good to know...
Thank you for the great information.
Water stays in the plumbing of the hot water heater even if you unscrew the drain . Be careful in below freezing temps. Take inside in the winter or blow it out with air. I know this because mine froze and split a line inside of it even after it was drained. I have the same model
Thanks for the info!
I am fixing to order my 3rd tankless water heater due to them freezing. I have mine installed under the kitchen sink and it still froze in these rare arctic temps we are having here in Arkansas this past week. I use the excel brand because it is ventless and has carbon monoxide sensors on it. I live in my camper full time while we are building our house so there isn't any draining lines during winter. I do love the tankless water heater. I will use it in my cabin too.
@@kiblerredneck1985 the one i had that froze and split one of the lines inside i was able to close the split as much as possible and soldered it and its working again. You might be able to save yours even if you just keep it as a backup unit.
It looks like the water heater uses standard rv shower connections for the input/output since you have its input connected to the original shower diverter. If it doeson't then the fittings should be easy to find where rv accessories are sold. It's been about 20 years since I had to bother with such tasks. We had to buy most items from the local campground/trailer park.
I've read that the best way to use a tankless w/h is to get the temp set on the unit to exactly what you like for showering. Don't mix in cold water to balance the temp as it reduces the water pressure at the w/h unit and that can signal it to shut off.
WOW... That is GOOD to know...
So you're just using the hot water side, not adding additional cold water...
Sounds great
@@JudiChristopher I do this in my one family home. I adjust the gas fed H/W heater to a comfortable level, We pay a lot for water here and besides paying to heat water and then using and paying for cold water to temper the hot is IMHO a waste of both money and resources.
@@staryjdido918
Yes... I see what you're saying...
So... I have a tiny Vintage Travel Trailer I need to put a water heater in ... So you have a brand you think is really good? (NOT too expensive... lol)
@@staryjdido918 Very good point. I'll install one soon in my shuttle bus converted in RV. So I'll keep it in mind. Thanks.
I thought only cold water goes into the unit? There’s only one source for the inlet.
So what do you do for water in the winter time? We lived full time in our rv for three years we’d spend 6 months of the year on our off grid property then spend the cold 6 months at an RV park because of the water issues.
I winterize and shower elsewhere for the cold months. I keep water jugs inside that wont freeze for drinking, hand washing and cooking. I catch the grey water inside as well but nothing goes through the plumbing system.
I just built an outside shower using a very similar water heater. I hope you survived the hurricane OK. Looks like a pretty good shower solution.
Thanks and all good here!
Excuse my ignorance here, but does the water flow by gravity through the supply line to the heater, OR is it under pressure?? Thanks, I like your set up! P.H. S. Carolina
Flows by pressure. I have a shower hose running right into the unit itself as input and another shower hose as output
When you turn the water hose on... that is pressure. If you turn your water hose on HIGH... that is High Pressure...
I asked the same question... my husband gave me this answer...
Dixie, we already knew that... we meant under more pressure than what a water hose has... Right? LOL "MEN" Can't live with them, can't live without them... LOL
@@JudiChristopher Lots of people can live without them...
nice video! Have ya figured the amount of water used per shower?
Thanks for the video. Is that unit venting out of the top?
It is, I also keep the bathroom fan running when showering and using the unit
Gypsy Jenna Thanks!
I want to try this with a recirculation shower i put together a hour shower and this would work great for it reheat the water i can shower on a gallon of water for as long as I want i just want the water to stay warm
Can you share with me your recirculation shower?
I believe that unit is supposed to be vented to outside. Check your owners manual having propane exhaust fumes in a closed space could be dangerous.
Thanks, it is an outdoor unit and I am aware of the dangers. I have a ceiling vent and fan in the bathroom,which I run during use. I leave the door opened and have several carbon monoxide detectors around. One that is vented outside from the top would be ideal for sure
@@gypsyjenna Thanks for the reply So how is the unit holding up? Are you still happy with it?
@@Wheelie9341 Still works and I love it because it is so much more efficient than the onboard one. Plus I found out my onboard one had a small leak!
@@gypsyjenna have your carbon monoxide detectors went off during use? How hot does the metal body of the unit get?
@@stefanrandt33 it doesn't get too hot on the body but you can feel the heat coming from above and around the heat shield of course (it's where the flames vent). I use the ceiling fan and open the vent and I also dont close the bathroom door when it's in use and the CO alarms have not gone off with doing that
I built an outside shower for one of those units, works really nice. Shower form May until October or November, have to use the inside shower until spring.
Did this continue to work well for you? I have a propane leak in my inboard tank, so I've had to drain all of my propane. My water heater was propane only, so I'm trying to find an alternative. Thanks!
Yes it still works to this day and I love it!
Would you mind making a video showing how you plumbed into the existing bath tub faucet and connected to your water heater?
No plumbing, I just connected the hoses to the bathtub faucet and ran a propane hose through the wall to a tank outside. None of the other sinks have the hot water option just the shower
Thank you for your response. Was your faucet threaded ? Did you screw on the hose?
Yes the faucet is threaded and I could screw the hose onto it. I just removed the existing shower hose to do this
I have mine mounted on a 2 wheel dolly so its more versital I use it outside a lot where I need hot water and shower with it outside a lot too. cheers from the Ozarks!!
Question for you, so if I have a regular water hose hook up to it will it keep warming it up as the water goes in? I have a family of 6 and want something we can shower when we go camping.
@@Hugo-Hernandez Gene Logsden shows his outdoor shower setup in a video.
Sorry I did not see this to answer it, yes the water heats up as it comes out of the water output when the unit it on
Re: the venting issue, people heat their entire homes with unvented propane space heaters putting out 50,000 BTUs, and don't have any problems.. so shouldn't be an issue with this device, which probably puts out less heat than my 4-burner gas stove in my house.
I've been using one like this inside my bathroom for 4 years. I just crack open the window, shower for about 5 minutes and my CO-meter has not given me one been or number (it only starts monitoring from 20ppm).
You don’t need to vent , I got one inside my van , don’t worry about it , I’m wondering if anyone knows if I can mount it flat because I have a spot that I could put it out of the way
@@MrSpaceace1999the flame burner is under the exchanger so the heat rises and if it were sideways the heat would not rise correctly to exchange said heat. Cheers. Stay safe and god bless
Nice, nothing like a good , comfortable 🚿. 👍🇨🇦
OHHHH Sorrry. I just now saw (somehow I missed it) where you show you have a VENT with a FAN... I get it now.
I vent it and use the fan and also don't close the door since it is such a small space. I am still running this unit and I still love it. So much more efficient than the onboard water heater
@@gypsyjenna
I agree... I'm glad you love it.
Question... do you only use this for your shower and not your kitchen sink?
I'm trying to figure out how to do both the kitchen sink and the shower.
@@JudiChristopher I only use it for shower
I boil water for dishes....old school! Lol
I have one exactly like yours, 10 yrs. Old highly recommend no problems. I would
Move away from Moisture electronic
Section. Batteries also. Uses very little fuel. They do have vent kit also. One
Thing is cant let it freeze with water in
Core. Less than 100$ Fantastic
Hi ,how many showers do get of of a 20lb gas bottle ? Thanks
Hi, with showering every day I get the entire season out of one bottle pretty much.
@@gypsyjenna Is that 4 seasons or summer ,winter -6 months
We had 3 adults and 2 yr old. Each take
One or 2 showers a day , dishes, some
Landry the 20lb last from 6 to 8 months
At highest. I have plugged into 500 gallon
And added another unit in kitchen, and
Dryer , cook stove. In 6 yrs we have only
Used 120 gallons. Dryer and cook stove
Using most. If I where to build a big house I would use these as point of use.
Over a central unit.
Could you have just connected to your city water connection outside?
Excel has one that is vent free that you can use inside. Just make sure you keep it in a warm area they freeze up and bust inside. Mine just froze up and busted this week with these arctic temps we are getting in Arkansas. It was under the kitchen sink in the RV. It is the 2nd one ive had freeze and bust. UGH
LOL. After the first one burst, Too bad you haven't realized what the problem was the first time. Have you installed the tird one still under the kitchen sink?... ;) (Just kidding). Tks for the tip.
Hi Jenna. I've been watching your videos for a couple of years and I was wondering if you could give us a review on your Eccoflow hot water heater. Do you still like it? Are you still using it?
Hey, I am certainly still using the Eccotemp and love it! Way better than the onboard water heater in my opinion. It's been going for 6+ years strong. Just requires two D cell batteries for the igniter and of course propane for heat.
Good job! Did you have help? I like someone else around when doing projects.
Yes I had help
I am in the process of replacing my tank heater with a HOTaitai tankless heater because of decent reviews AND it has a round vent in the middle so I can vent it directly out of the old water heater cabinet like the original unit did. I paid $149 which is a heck of a lot better than $550+ for an OEM tank unit. I am using all the original piping ( water and propane ) and adapting it all to be solid and in place so I don't have a heater hanging like you do but ya gotta do what ya gotta do ! I'll make a vid of it after it's finished.
I love it, I need one how much was it
Purchased off Amazon I believe it was 160ish Canadian
Nice job Gypsy Jenna. I know a couple on a sailboat that use one too. Would the heater heat the water hot enough if the tank water was in the lower 40s?
Yes it does. When my fresh tank is freezing cold this thing heats the water almost immediately
Are you still using this unit? How has it lasted? I have had bad luck with the Camplux brand and I have been looking for a new brand. How has the Eccotemp held up for you?
I still have it and use it! Going great!
How is the water connected from the tub faucet?
There is a hose connected to where the shower head hose would normally go (behind tub faucet) and it runs into the water inlet on the unit
Isn’t that meant for outside use?
Nice job, Jenna. I am planning something similar in my van. What kind of temperatures do you get coming out of the exhaust? Is it really hot when it's running with your heat shield?
I haven't noticed it too bad, I make sure to run my bathroom ceiling fan and I intermittently shut the water off to conserve
great video!
Doesn’t this need to be vented?
I have a roof vent in the bathroom and run the fan and leave the door open a crack. Never had a problem. Carbon Monoxide detector doesn't go off cause it vents any fumes outside. I did have my concerns at first but never a problem. I believe you can buy ones with a round vent on top that you could put an elbow stove pipe on to vent entirely outside
Gypsy Jenna .. cool and wow.
Got a lot of upgrade to do!
Thank you!
@@JUSTINANDCHRISTINA no problem at all, there are always improvements to be made in this lifestyle and you learn all about what is needed as you go!
She should have bought the indoor model and put a vent through the roof.
Yes they do..don't install inside. Dangerous!!!!!
Did you end up hooking that to your city water or fresh water tank ? Would be great if you did a video on how to hook it up exactly for us newbies great idea though
I have a hose running right from my shower faucet and into the water inlet of the heater. Then a hose with shower head on the water outlet of the heater. Hope this helps!
I am converting a stepvan into a mini home. I will put this at the end of my counter beside my mini wood stove. Pipe the hot water to my sink and outside shower hookup.
Does the water flow supply enough pressure to operate the water heater … from the on bord water pump
Yes it does. I still use this unit
@@gypsyjenna Nice to know I had a box truck I installed this in and RV have tanks that take long to heat. The tankless solution is always better it seems. Theyre so easy to use and install
Way more efficient. No heating up an entire water tank just for a shower. Hot water on demand makes more sense eh?
Do you have a separate tank for the heater or you used existing tank ?
I have a separate propane tank but water tank is from the same onboard fresh tank
Well done!Im getting one to👍
I replaced my hot water heater in my motor home with a tank less one, the difference is I replaced my onboard one because I don,t boon dock or live off grid.
But how did you hook up the 12 V motor on the blue hoses who hoses What fittings did you change out
What was the cost?
I believe it was 170ish Canadian. If you're in the US I'm sure it is much cheaper
Thumbs up. Informative video.
2 yrs later...
Any additional thoughts??
Still love it, still use it, still works. Very happy with the purchase and so much better than the onboard tank in my opinion
@@gypsyjenna glad to hear!! I am building a Cargo Trailer Creation (CTC). I was 80% sure I was going this direction. You put me over the top, with yr vid. Thanks again.
Here we go..... 😁
Best of luck with the build! 😊
Hello and thank you for this, just what I was looking for. However, How did you hang it? It seems to heavy for the plastic walls? Thank you
I have it on two bolts that go right through the wall itself
@@gypsyjenna How hot does the ceiling get? I don't have the heat cover as you do. I was thinking about just getting an aluminum sheet pan and rigging it lol BTW 2 bolts really? right through the wall?
The ceiling gets warm but I shut the water off intermittently to conserve water while I lather up etc.. I dont let the unit run constant during the entire length of the shower
Ok I asked that wrong, you have had not melting of the plastic shower you screwed it too? Or you put a type of backer board in?
No melting and did not use any backer. The heat comes out of the vent at the top
Hi there. I'm worried about propane falling instead to the bottom of the vehicle instead of being sucked out the top? Is that a valid concern? I know I'll have propane detectors situated at the bottom of my van somewhere, and it would be nice to not have to cut another hole in my van so that I can vent one of these. These tankless propane heaters seem to be my only option if I want a hot shower *in* my van which is basically a must since ill be living in it for the foreseeable future.
I see your concerns and I am not entirely sure how it would be in a smaller space like a van. I have a vent in the bathroom with a fan and so whenever the water heater is in use, the vent is open with the fan on as well so the propane fumes have an escape. Personally, I dont think it is much different than using a propane buddy heater. I have seen some people mount them on swinging doors of their van and open it up when they use them for showers etc. If you do enough research I am confident you will figure out a solution that works best for you. Good luck!
@@gypsyjenna i may just have to cut another hole. Or do what you did and just stick it in the shower and add a vent. Thanks for the video. Have you ever had an issue with your monitors going off?
@@davidborden3181 I tested it out initially in the bathroom with the door closed and the vent closed and it went off. Then I tested it again with the vent open, fan on and door cracked open and it never went off again. The bathroom is a very small space so not surprised it would go off without ventilation
@@gypsyjenna Okay awesome thank you for the info again :)
@@gypsyjenna 9o
Suburban makes a tankless water heater you can install directly into the spot the old one was installed
Yes except those units are 600$+ where the portable units are 200$ or less.
@@NYCamper62 yes but the appliance should last around 10 years if it's well cared for I have had suburban products last a long time and have been satisfied with their build quality
Is it still working?
Still works yes, still using it!
@@gypsyjenna that's awesome news! Over a year of use with it
@@kristymurray9483 How much gas have you used ?
Hi Jenna where do I find this water heater shower? Thank you
They sell them on Amazon, the design might be slightly different now. I still use this heater everyday, still going strong
@@gypsyjenna found it! Thank you
Is your water heater still working good
Right now the camper is winterized but I will find out soon enough when I dewinterize and start using it again
still running in april 2020?
Yessir 👍
@@gypsyjenna
How long does the hot water last? Does it go by gallons?
@@JudiChristopher the hot water is endless unless u run out of propane. It's hot on demand
@@gypsyjenna
Good to know... I have so much to learn. Thank you so much for your reply.
How hot does the unit get ?
I couldn't tell you as I have never tested how hot the temp gets but it gets quite hot! It might be in the specs somewhere
Very good work 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅😅😅
Badass thanks
How much does the eco temp water heater cost
It was roughly 200$ Canadian
Thanks. Know I'm getting one. 😌
I'm gonna suggest a carbon monoxide alarm too and also ventilation, I have a fan and vent in the bathroom 👍
Thanks 😊 for vdo
Do you have it vented to the outside ?
No I don't. There is a roof vent above the shower which I open and turn the vent fan on when the unit is in use. I also don't close the bathroom door when it's in use since it is a small, confined space. It also a great idea to have a carbon monoxide alarm nearby.
No ventilation for exhaust fumes..
Ceiling vent with fan
@@gypsyjenna not enough. Bad advice.
@@texanleons it isn't advice, I am just simply saying what I have
Question for you, so if I have a regular water hose hook up to it will it keep warming it up as the water goes in? I have a family of 6 and want something we can shower when we go camping.
As long as you have propane the water should be warm or hot (depending on settings) when it comes through the output
@@gypsyjenna
Thank you for your response. Do you think it will keep warming it up for like 15-20 minutes straight as long as there is plenty of propane ? I got a hunting camp and want to bring the family with me and there is 6 of us. I have power and water hooks up there. I’m debating if I want to put a hot water heater or one of these instead.
I think it will for sure. The unit comes with a handheld shower head which has an on/off switch. A good tip would be to rinse, shut off water, lather up and turn water back on etc. When the shower head is off the propane stops. This will help u save both water and propane
@@gypsyjenna
Perfect thank you so much for your help
Awesome
Which unit is it?
Eccotemp
@@gypsyjenna which eccotemp model? I had an Eccotemp before, just not this model. This one looks like it might be smaller. I need a smaller model for my newest RV
@wLeBay L5
I have a direct vent gas stove thats making me sick, theres no way i would put this indoors. Detectors don’t always pick up low levels of CO that are still harmful.
If your stove is making you sick you should get it checked. You’re probably not getting a complete burn of the propane.
@@maggie4834
Exactly... My husband worked at a Propane place... and that happens all the time.... Jolly... get it checked by a professional.
@@maggie4834 Exactly it's not a complete clean burn you might want to get that checked out.
Does it release any carbon dioxide when your using it.
There is a vent and fan in bathroom ceiling and I always run carbon monoxide detectors to be safe
Yup!👍🙏
Well done. I'm with you on the CO created. No more the a stove. So long as you have a vent, go to go.
Nice explaination. Thx
There's more than just CO2 to worry about.
1. It burns quite a bit of oxygen from the very room the unit is operating in. One must always have a solid window / door opening when in use.
2. Reduced oxygen levels during combustion increase output of carbon monoxide (a byproduct). You can think of it as a feedback loop.
3. Power output of such water heater is incomparable to that of a stove. These units easily operate at a 10x level of a stove, therefore, 10x more CO2.
All in all - a rather dangerous solution for heating water in a small contained space, especially if unventilated. Carbon monoxide alarm is only part of safety measures to be considered as we also reduce oxygen levels in the room whilst operating such a unit. Not sure if carbon monoxide alarm would go off before you do. There's many cases of people passing out and afterwards suffocating whilst cooking food in their tents due to lack of fresh oxygen supply.
I have one of these units too because they are cheap af. Currently piping an exhaust towards the Maxx in the ceiling. However, this is a temporary solution until I save coin for a more sophisticated, RW rated unit. Saving 1000$ ain't worth one's brain-cells and life. If anything - use it yourself with caution, but don't lend your van to anyone who may make a fatal mistake.
I like the idea but it is a little dangerous even with the vent in ceiling that cubical could build up to a dangerous level and thats what would concern me.
Remember carbon monoxide is attracted to heat like your body heat so in houses it known to find where people are this combined with that small shower cubicle makes it unlikely to set off the alarms outside until its really bad inside the shower even with the door open.
Running the shower for a very limited time like you say would help prevent this id imagine.
If youre still going to do this, at very least make sure you have carbon monoxide alarm that give a digital display reading if its detected anything above zero.
That way you can look at the display daily to see if anything is escaping. Like the Kidde 5DCO.
Put it close by just outside the cubical.
Because a set up like this can be fine and gain your confidence until it isn't and you want to know the moment it isn't burning clean
From one woman to another. I like how you have gone against protocol in using it indoor and shown how you manage risks. Clever lady. I'm impressed!!
Don’t encourage her. This is going to get someone killed. Ignorance is not something to be proud of
Squirrels will chew every wire that they can just for the record
Just be careful in winter.
That’s what I’ll get
Wow heard they are not meant to be inside a RV
They are meant for outdoor use. However I run a fan above it and in my opinion it's no different than having a propane stove lit inside your rig. You still vent it and I have carbon monoxide detectors throughout.
You better vent when it is in use . You life depends on it .
the one that i was looking at had warning on it saying not to have combustible materials within 20 inches of the back and 40 inches from the top. also has lots of warnings about carbon monoxide and that it is for OUTDOOR use only!!! please be very careful. these warnings are there for a reason
Thanks for the warning, have been using 3 summers now
need lighting cant see anything
Looks good, but in my experience they don't last that long.
They suck..don't buy one.
@@davidloomis5840you suck don’t comment
Why does she keep saying “ote”?
Is she trying to say “out” ? 🤷♂️
...This looks so wrong...
Not approved for indoor app
You should not have that inside.........out door only you're tripping
These units must have a vent pipe going outside..... CO2 gasses will have you waking up died tomorrow.
Most people don’t understand these units don’t run all night / day just when you’re using hot water. We have a Rinnai in home tankless w/h and yes it’s vented outside. It only runs when we’re using hot water and is completely off otherwise. We are installing a tankless in a cargo conversion to toy hauler and will vent it to the safe side just for peace of mind.
lol ya ok bud , better not use your gas. Stove at home
Just who thinks these water heaters run all night ???? I guess people are misinformed about them. The burners only run when you’ve got the water faucets on and shut off immediately after the water stops flowing.
Yikes
No power needed?
THe unit runs off of D cell batteries and propane. That's it
@@gypsyjenna sweet
@Gypsy Jenna great videos keep them coming
Whats the name of this unit? Or do you know where i could buy it from?
Amazon! Eccotemp