I’ll have to check it out, pretty much everywhere I go camping is without facilities. It would certainly add another level of comfort. Thanks for sharing your experiences with it, be well my friend.
Great review …I bought one and wanted to add to my experience. The instruction manual is straight forward and I assembled this unit with ease -especially after viewing your video. Thank you Just one “warning” for some reason- even if I use very cold water to fill my 5 gallon Jerry can…I let the shower just run for a few seconds…feel it getting warmer….so I turned it up to the medium heat…the unit completely shuts down! “E06” = water too hot So, I turned the shower head to off…turned off the unit from bottom…waited a full 2:00….turned it back on -only to now have the water inlet temperature reading as high as the hot water outlet (to the shower head) 104 hmmmmm. I checked to see if I turned the temperature dial all the way down to “LOW”…yup Turned the unit “off and on” again-and still, the inlet temp was high 104 -yet the water in the Jerry can was 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Has anyone else had this issue?
Just bought mine…and I will take some advice from others when it comes to filling my 5 gallon container with warm water, and use my Bluetti AC 180 1152wh solar generator…to power this unit…and keep it juiced up!
Thank you for the detailed video. We have been putting off having anything to do with propane because I have some deep-seated childhood related forgotten fear of it (?). Your vid has done a lot to educate re the product as well as convince me it's going to be okay. My husband liked the detailed vid, too. Too many people have commented they couldn't get it to charge. Now we know why. 😅
Someone commented this one is the same as the Bouge brand in a different case. Since both were out of stock on Amazon, 😂 I stalked both Camplux and Bouge, and today the 'back order' notice was gone. 11$ more but Camplux won the race for my money. Good luck to those who wait! 😃👍🏼 Side note, wtf with Walmart and their multiple prices for a 1 lb propane canister? 🧐 Our local camping stores charge a damn fortune for Propane cans.
The camplux battery is much larger than the Bouge, so you got the better unit. While both are almost certainly made by the same factory g just rebranded, at least Camplux has been in the business for a very long time selling water heaters, while Bouge just sells random rebranded items they think will appeal to RVers or campers.
@@margyg Sure, they must come from the same factory. However, the fact is that BougeRV is owned by the factory's owner, while CAMPLUX is an OEM under contract. Therefore, the warranty provided by BougeRV for this product is significantly longer than that of CAMPLUX. Another fact is that FOGATTI's new portable water heater also comes from the same factory.
@@shangshuniu9636 the battery in the Bouge RV is half the size. For me battery life is more important than warranty. Rarely does something go bad within warranty and even if it does often the hassle & difficulty of getting a replacement or making a claim isn't worth my time or effort as it cost me more than just buying a new one. While a larger battery therefore longer battery life impacts me everytime I will use this. I don't want to be charging a unit frequently while on a trip. Especially if all my device charging is via solar. Your statement that BougeRV owner owns the factory is like saying you should buy a rebranded iPhone knockoff from the same factory versus buying the OEM iphone that contracted with the factory to build it.
@@shangshuniu9636 another fun fact. The trademark for Bouge RV and Camplux are registered by the same person, so probably the same lawyer for both companies. Camplux also makes gasland & thermometer but the main company is Junsky. BougeRV is owned by Gaungzhou Boju Information Technology. Guangzhou Boju has also been sued for patent infringement by Noco. This also reinforces your statement that BougeRV owns the factory but also my statement that they potentially infringe & remarketing copies of products that OEMs have made in the factory. Just another example of Camplux (own, as you state) being copied by the factory (BougeRV) that makes the OEM product for Camplux.
@@Robinson-Homestead Just curious how long does the battery last before recharging? Also can you plug it into 110 to charge it. I didn’t see a cord. Thanks again!
@debs7411 The DC charging plug is a standard 5.5x21 mm DC plug male. So it is easy to adapt to whatever your charging options may be. I set up most of my stuff to use XT60 connectors & I was able to buy a XT60 to 5.5.x2.1 cable. But you can find all kinds of adapters premade or find a 5.5x2.1 male ended wire & wire yourself. For hooking up a bigger tank all you need is a common camping propane hose that goes from the propane tank to a male threaded camping connector. Screw the male camping side thread to the regulator instead of a 1lb canister.
Best way to check for leaks is a lighter. Gas techs do this all the time. Propane in an open space is pretty safe, which is why it's the old school way for checking for vacuum leaks in your engine bay (fools use fluid). 88 degrees doesn't sound hot at all. Even a hot tub runs at 102
it looks like the dial just manually determines how much fuel is being meted out so it's a lot like their other models, so much like the other models the output temp is based on the input temp. I currently use a copper coil (I made myself) and a pump to heat water for an inflatable tub. It sounds like this would be a lot faster, however. You could recirculate water until the desired temp is met. Nice thing about my current setup, other than the price, is it's small enough to backpack which I have done. This would be tempting to get for just car camping, however.
The heating works on a differential of input versus output temp. So just a couple of minutes of recirculating the heated water back into the container would allow a much higher temperature for the output.
I like that shower kit. I'm guessing you would be fine taking an indoor shower for 3 minutes especially in a well-ventilated area. I'm wondering how many showers you can get out of one 1lb tank.
3 weeks already? 😳 We're still on our first 1lb tank despite using the water heater basically every day. Maybe it's because we use low temp for the water? It's going along quite nicely and I just sent a friend the link to your vid to explain the thing. Thank you again! 😃
The battery led indicator is weird. I've found that as long as it is charging with main power off but battery switch in (must be on) that it always shows the battery indicator flashing the bars. Once it is charged it stops flashing. Then when you turn main power is on the battery indicator is all solid. I have verified it is charged by testing the voltage at the pump power outlet.
Out of curiosity.... Why did your wife conveniently hide the temperature readout in the timing portion of the video? Did you get it for free for doing the video?
So basically BougeRv stole the design from Kakadu and Camplux paid BougeRV royalties to slap their name on it. Why buy from Camplux with 1yr warranty when Bouge is offering 4yrs and cheaper as well.
The battery is twice as big in the camplux so it will run twice as long as the bouge. Also don't assume this was stolen from Bouge RV, there are other companies that are selling the same thing with rebranding. Bouge RV is based in China the same as Camplux. As a company Camplux has also been around a lot longer and already has an established business of selling portable tankless and on the demand small tank water heaters. Buying from Camplux is buying from a company who has been in the water heater business versus one that rebrands a variety of products they think they can sell to capitalize on the overlanding / van life craze. Kakadu water heater is also made in China.
@@theboston3386not stolen when any company can buy from China and rebranded & slightly modified for the company. If as you seem to think, this was the sole proprietary patented design of Bouge RV then they have a legal path against Camplux. However Bouge RV has no patents. You can search for their parents yourself if you are so obliged to have facts to support your claim. Since Bouge RV and others just buy these from China and don't actually design them they don't have any legal claims of a stolen design. Same goes for much of the overlanding market gear, especially when it comes to roof top tents. I actually made a mod that I posted to Instagram to share it with others & then the company ( I tagged them in my post) that sells the item I moded made the identical mod (but refined for commercial selling) I made a year earlier. Did they steal my idea, perhaps, but I don't care and have no legal recourse without a patent. Funny how you think a company, Camplux, whose entire business is almost all water heaters, stole from a company that designs nothing themselves but just sells random rebranded items from China they think will sell. Maybe you should expect more from Bouge RV who does nothing original.
Placed my order on the 6th receive confirmation number. A week later receive an email stating they are out of stock and won't know when they will have a unit available for 5 weeks. So my only option are to cancel my order or wait for 5 weeks for news when they will be available. Even right now on this website it shows they have units available for sale and have a delivery date for a week and half. Very disappointed and I will be telling everyone to avoid this company. I put a one star review on their website and It never registered my review it appears they only put 5 and 4 stars on their website. Be careful with this company.
Karen, you posted this comment on every TH-cam on the nano 3 Pro. Your review has nothing to do with the product so why would they post a Karen rant? Supply chain issues happen. I see this as being very popular. I also know that they now do have them. Either you are very impatient or just a troll bashing the company. But given you comment on every nano 3 Pro video, I think you are a troll who has had someone hurt you so you take it out on others, Are you Ok?
Ha, this commenter is banana pants! Why would you give it 1star? You haven’t even tried a nano. Hey ‘nevergiveup’ maybe you should try never giving up, what a clown. Did you stay awake thru your Ambien?
It’s in demand dude. That’s why out of stock a lot. It’s best advantage is on off at handle which most don’t offer. U know how much water that saves? And u don’t need shut off at unit. Also 20k btu is enormous heat. And quick so…😊. I have an older basecamp which is ok but it’s sketchy as sometimes pilot out sometimes batt don’t charge cause it’s lead acid garbage. This one lifepo4.
Thank you for doing a thorough review of this outdoor shower. I have never seen one like it.
No problem!
We have wanted one for a long time love it.
That’s a nice portable water heater, Kevin. You did a complete review of this unit. It is a must have for remote living and camping.....CHEERS
You got that right thanks Gator.
I’ll have to check it out, pretty much everywhere I go camping is without facilities. It would certainly add another level of comfort. Thanks for sharing your experiences with it, be well my friend.
We needed this shower with the power going out all a time.
Going to be nice.
Great review …I bought one and wanted to add to my experience.
The instruction manual is straight forward and I assembled this unit with ease -especially after viewing your video. Thank you
Just one “warning” for some reason- even if I use very cold water to fill my 5 gallon Jerry can…I let the shower just run for a few seconds…feel it getting warmer….so I turned it up to the medium heat…the unit completely shuts down! “E06” = water too hot
So, I turned the shower head to off…turned off the unit from bottom…waited a full 2:00….turned it back on -only to now have the water inlet temperature reading as high as the hot water outlet (to the shower head) 104 hmmmmm.
I checked to see if I turned the temperature dial all the way down to “LOW”…yup
Turned the unit “off and on” again-and still, the inlet temp was high 104 -yet the water in the Jerry can was 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Not sure I haven't that problem sorry.
Just bought mine…and I will take some advice from others when it comes to filling my 5 gallon container with warm water, and use my Bluetti AC 180 1152wh solar generator…to power this unit…and keep it juiced up!
Thanks for sharing it sure is nice you have no power or out camping.
Great Video never knew of these Thanks Kevin & Julie
This is a must for us been wanting one for a long time.
Thanks my friend.
@@Robinson-Homestead Yes would like to see how it hold's up after a few Month's if possible a Update on it have a Good Day.
Will do.
Thank you for the detailed video. We have been putting off having anything to do with propane because I have some deep-seated childhood related forgotten fear of it (?). Your vid has done a lot to educate re the product as well as convince me it's going to be okay. My husband liked the detailed vid, too. Too many people have commented they couldn't get it to charge. Now we know why. 😅
Thank you for watching and im glad my video helped everyone figure out how to charge the portable water heater.
Looks like it would be a great outside shower for camping and home emergency’s
This something we've needed for a long time.
@@Robinson-Homestead yes i agree me to it will be very handy for my wife and me
Someone commented this one is the same as the Bouge brand in a different case. Since both were out of stock on Amazon, 😂 I stalked both Camplux and Bouge, and today the 'back order' notice was gone. 11$ more but Camplux won the race for my money. Good luck to those who wait! 😃👍🏼 Side note, wtf with Walmart and their multiple prices for a 1 lb propane canister? 🧐 Our local camping stores charge a damn fortune for Propane cans.
Check out this video it might help you with the propane issues th-cam.com/video/bmB_-g4Seag/w-d-xo.html
The camplux battery is much larger than the Bouge, so you got the better unit. While both are almost certainly made by the same factory g just rebranded, at least Camplux has been in the business for a very long time selling water heaters, while Bouge just sells random rebranded items they think will appeal to RVers or campers.
@@margyg Sure, they must come from the same factory. However, the fact is that BougeRV is owned by the factory's owner, while CAMPLUX is an OEM under contract. Therefore, the warranty provided by BougeRV for this product is significantly longer than that of CAMPLUX. Another fact is that FOGATTI's new portable water heater also comes from the same factory.
@@shangshuniu9636 the battery in the Bouge RV is half the size. For me battery life is more important than warranty. Rarely does something go bad within warranty and even if it does often the hassle & difficulty of getting a replacement or making a claim isn't worth my time or effort as it cost me more than just buying a new one. While a larger battery therefore longer battery life impacts me everytime I will use this. I don't want to be charging a unit frequently while on a trip. Especially if all my device charging is via solar.
Your statement that BougeRV owner owns the factory is like saying you should buy a rebranded iPhone knockoff from the same factory versus buying the OEM iphone that contracted with the factory to build it.
@@shangshuniu9636 another fun fact. The trademark for Bouge RV and Camplux are registered by the same person, so probably the same lawyer for both companies. Camplux also makes gasland & thermometer but the main company is Junsky. BougeRV is owned by Gaungzhou Boju Information Technology. Guangzhou Boju has also been sued for patent infringement by Noco. This also reinforces your statement that BougeRV owns the factory but also my statement that they potentially infringe & remarketing copies of products that OEMs have made in the factory.
Just another example of Camplux (own, as you state) being copied by the factory (BougeRV) that makes the OEM product for Camplux.
Great video! Very helpful!
Thanks Paul.
@@Robinson-Homestead Just curious how long does the battery last before recharging? Also can you plug it into 110 to charge it. I didn’t see a cord. Thanks again!
This machine has a max temp delta if you want a hotter shower let it circulate in the bucket so your input temp is up near 70 you will get much hotter
Thanks for the info.
Great idea, it will also keep hearing if you keep the head in the water supply bucket while soaking up! 😄 That solves my biggest problem, thank you!
If I have cold water from a spring, how long or fast would the water turn warm / hot to shower?
Also, how many BTU’s again?
Should only take a few seconds to get warm.
How long does the 1lb tank last and about how long does the charge last since you have using it.
Is 12v the only way to charge it? I would like solar as an option. And would it be possible to hook up a larger propane tank?
You can use solar and use a bigger tank.
@@Robinson-Homestead thank you!
@debs7411 The DC charging plug is a standard 5.5x21 mm DC plug male. So it is easy to adapt to whatever your charging options may be. I set up most of my stuff to use XT60 connectors & I was able to buy a XT60 to 5.5.x2.1 cable. But you can find all kinds of adapters premade or find a 5.5x2.1 male ended wire & wire yourself.
For hooking up a bigger tank all you need is a common camping propane hose that goes from the propane tank to a male threaded camping connector. Screw the male camping side thread to the regulator instead of a 1lb canister.
@@margyg thanks
Best way to check for leaks is a lighter. Gas techs do this all the time. Propane in an open space is pretty safe, which is why it's the old school way for checking for vacuum leaks in your engine bay (fools use fluid).
88 degrees doesn't sound hot at all. Even a hot tub runs at 102
it looks like the dial just manually determines how much fuel is being meted out so it's a lot like their other models, so much like the other models the output temp is based on the input temp.
I currently use a copper coil (I made myself) and a pump to heat water for an inflatable tub. It sounds like this would be a lot faster, however. You could recirculate water until the desired temp is met. Nice thing about my current setup, other than the price, is it's small enough to backpack which I have done. This would be tempting to get for just car camping, however.
Thanks for the comment.
The heating works on a differential of input versus output temp. So just a couple of minutes of recirculating the heated water back into the container would allow a much higher temperature for the output.
I like that shower kit. I'm guessing you would be fine taking an indoor shower for 3 minutes especially in a well-ventilated area.
I'm wondering how many showers you can get out of one 1lb tank.
Daryl, option for your cabin?
That's what I was thinking.
Not sure Daryl l bet a lot.
Me again. 😅 Hubby just pointed out we can fill up a portable washing machine with it!
That is a great idea, we also saw someone washing dishes with it, i guess there is alot of options for using it.
3 weeks already? 😳 We're still on our first 1lb tank despite using the water heater basically every day. Maybe it's because we use low temp for the water? It's going along quite nicely and I just sent a friend the link to your vid to explain the thing. Thank you again! 😃
My unit won’t charge. (Bottom power switched on). I wanted to see how you charged it, but you skipped it. ☹️
All i did was make sure the bottom switch is on and i charged it in my truck while we drove around.
The battery led indicator is weird. I've found that as long as it is charging with main power off but battery switch in (must be on) that it always shows the battery indicator flashing the bars. Once it is charged it stops flashing. Then when you turn main power is on the battery indicator is all solid. I have verified it is charged by testing the voltage at the pump power outlet.
Out of curiosity.... Why did your wife conveniently hide the temperature readout in the timing portion of the video? Did you get it for free for doing the video?
She was holding the timer thanks for watching.
Holding the timer to block the heat readout@@Robinson-Homestead
So basically BougeRv stole the design from Kakadu and Camplux paid BougeRV royalties to slap their name on it.
Why buy from Camplux with 1yr warranty when Bouge is offering 4yrs and cheaper as well.
Thanks for the comment.
The battery is twice as big in the camplux so it will run twice as long as the bouge. Also don't assume this was stolen from Bouge RV, there are other companies that are selling the same thing with rebranding. Bouge RV is based in China the same as Camplux. As a company Camplux has also been around a lot longer and already has an established business of selling portable tankless and on the demand small tank water heaters. Buying from Camplux is buying from a company who has been in the water heater business versus one that rebrands a variety of products they think they can sell to capitalize on the overlanding / van life craze. Kakadu water heater is also made in China.
Thanks for the comment.
@@margyg Stolen, rebranded, etc all the same. Expected more from camplux.
@@theboston3386not stolen when any company can buy from China and rebranded & slightly modified for the company. If as you seem to think, this was the sole proprietary patented design of Bouge RV then they have a legal path against Camplux. However Bouge RV has no patents. You can search for their parents yourself if you are so obliged to have facts to support your claim. Since Bouge RV and others just buy these from China and don't actually design them they don't have any legal claims of a stolen design. Same goes for much of the overlanding market gear, especially when it comes to roof top tents.
I actually made a mod that I posted to Instagram to share it with others & then the company ( I tagged them in my post) that sells the item I moded made the identical mod (but refined for commercial selling) I made a year earlier. Did they steal my idea, perhaps, but I don't care and have no legal recourse without a patent.
Funny how you think a company, Camplux, whose entire business is almost all water heaters, stole from a company that designs nothing themselves but just sells random rebranded items from China they think will sell. Maybe you should expect more from Bouge RV who does nothing original.
Placed my order on the 6th receive confirmation number. A week later receive an email stating they are out of stock and won't know when they will have a unit available for 5 weeks. So my only option are to cancel my order or wait for 5 weeks for news when they will be available. Even right now on this website it shows they have units available for sale and have a delivery date for a week and half. Very disappointed and I will be telling everyone to avoid this company. I put a one star review on their website and It never registered my review it appears they only put 5 and 4 stars on their website. Be careful with this company.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Karen, you posted this comment on every TH-cam on the nano 3 Pro. Your review has nothing to do with the product so why would they post a Karen rant? Supply chain issues happen. I see this as being very popular. I also know that they now do have them. Either you are very impatient or just a troll bashing the company. But given you comment on every nano 3 Pro video, I think you are a troll who has had someone hurt you so you take it out on others, Are you Ok?
Ha, this commenter is banana pants! Why would you give it 1star? You haven’t even tried a nano. Hey ‘nevergiveup’ maybe you should try never giving up, what a clown. Did you stay awake thru your Ambien?
It’s in demand dude. That’s why out of stock a lot. It’s best advantage is on off at handle which most don’t offer. U know how much water that saves? And u don’t need shut off at unit. Also 20k btu is enormous heat. And quick so…😊. I have an older basecamp which is ok but it’s sketchy as sometimes pilot out sometimes batt don’t charge cause it’s lead acid garbage. This one lifepo4.
So u haven’t been able to take showers ever since you’ve ordered the shower system? You must stink by now !!