Best Shower

[turbo ninja]

we bought this helio shower and it is amazing ($99). Basically a pressure pack with foot pump, but it is super efficient and the spray goes for longer than you think. It sits outside in the sun and heats up during the day. we also use our coleman hotwater system if we want quick hot water in the helio. It was a national Geographic "gear of the year" winner.  we also find it handy to wash the sand off our feet when getting in the car at isolated (no tap) beaches.

http://www.nemoequipment.com/product/?p=Helio+Pressure+Shower+%28Grey%29

[turbo ninja]

some youtube clips of the helio explains it better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRBXDoLBedM

and this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ51Ua5fZBY

[turbo ninja]

we purchased a coleman shower tent ($89) and some foam matting to go with the helio shower. shower head can be hung up or hand held.  so all up, I have a $200 shower system that makes my wife and kids happy. Best money I spent. (this is not the exact tent but similar)

[turbo ninja]

nice and soft to stand on, (bottom of the shower)  water runs through gaps.

[oldmate]

we bought this helio shower and it is amazing ($99). Basically a pressure pack with foot pump, but it is super efficient and the spray goes for longer than you think. It sits outside in the sun and heats up during the day. we also use our coleman hotwater system if we want quick hot water in the helio. It was a national Geographic "gear of the year" winner.  we also find it handy to wash the sand off our feet when getting in the car at isolated (no tap) beaches.

http://www.nemoequipment.com/product/?p=Helio+Pressure+Shower+%28Grey%29

I like.

[Cracka]

That Helio shower is a pearler.

[Nay-DMAX]

I like the idea of that one too, does the outside of the unit get hot turbo ninja? Was only thinking like when you have it in the shower tent is it ok? We have the double shower tent and the pump in the bucket this is ok but always have to set up near the car for the pump to run and find somewhere to hook the hose part, have the bucket up high enough for the hose etc. Last time I put my small table in there with the bucket on and one of those mats on the ground in the dry side of the ensuite I hook the actual floor in and keep my towel and clean clothes in there can step through and get dry etc.

EDIT: It was not the helio one I thought that about with the outside getting hot it was the other one posted by fluids.

[oldmate]

G'day. I'm pretty new to this forum and I read your post about your under bonnet shower set up.

I just bought a glind heat exchange and I'm really unsure about mounting it. I'm putting it in an 08 rodeo. Do you have any suggestions and pictures?

Thanks

http://www.glind.com.au/instructions

[Goldenoldies52]

Hi there,

We have been traveling for years using a bucket of water with a shower nozzle which we use to heat on the fire. Then I tried a Coleman Hot Water System but the pump it comes with is rubbish had it replaced 3 times under warranty and it still played up. I've now got the Smarttek6 Smart Hot Water System, they are great quality unit and easy to setup and use. Keeps my wife happy. I have seen them in a few stores but we got ours here www.smarthotwatersystems.com.au  cause it came with a free pump pack.

Hope that helps!

Happy camping.

[Bart@Joolca]

Hey guys!

A little late but I'm Bart from Joolca. Thought I'd mention another shower option by introducing our HOTTAP. Feel free to jump to our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco) for some images of how people use them (for those of you who like to see neat pics!).

Here is a thread I made, check it out and get some reviews from other happy Swaggers: http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=39656.0

Also, a blog I made about alternative showers (if the LPG system is not up your alley): http://www.joolca.com.au/blog/news/how-to-take-a-warm-shower-while-out-in-the-bush/

Thanks!

[Malcolm Tugless]

We've been using an OZtrail shower tent with a 12 volt camping shower.




Its been fine, but having to get power to its can sometimes be a bit of a pain.

So after seeing one of these a while back, I bit the bullet and purchased a rechargeable camping shower from Jaycar this morning. Haven't tested it as yet (still charging), but hopefully it'll perform as well as the hard wired 12V one.



Oh yeah ... it cost me $49.95.

[Nay-DMAX]

We've been using an OZtrail shower tent with a 12 volt camping shower.




Its been fine, but having to get power to its can sometimes be a bit of a pain.

So after seeing one of these a while back, I bit the bullet and purchased a rechargeable camping shower from Jaycar this morning. Haven't tested it as yet (still charging), but hopefully it'll perform as well as the hard wired 12V one.



Oh yeah ... it cost me $49.95.

Will be interested to hear how it goes we also use the 12v one and I find the power thing a pain. I have been eyeing off the ironman one that you charge the usb when driving.

[Malcolm Tugless]

Will be interested to hear how it goes we also use the 12v one and I find the power thing a pain. I have been eyeing off the ironman one that you charge the usb when driving.

The Ironman one for all intents and purposes is the same as the Jaycar model.

OK ... gave it a charge and dropped it into a sink full of water. The output seems identical to the 12V wired one, so all good there.

The impeller is driven by a tapered spindle (as opposed to a D shaped one), and our 12V one also has a tapered spindle (purchased from Whitworths). The only issue with a tapered spindle is that sometimes the impeller wants to slip down the shaft and not spin. Its easy to fix, simply open the bottom of the pump and push it back. A bit of loctite would probably help circumvent the issue too.
Now ... the good thing about the tapered spindle is that the impeller won't split under pressure, as it would if seated on a D shaped shaft.

We're heading away in a couple of weeks for a bit of rest and relaxation, so the shower will get a good workout then.

[Nay-DMAX]

The Ironman one for all intents and purposes is the same as the Jaycar model.

OK ... gave it a charge and dropped it into a sink full of water. The output seems identical to the 12V wired one, so all good there.



The impeller is driven by a tapered spindle (as opposed to a D shaped one), and our 12V one also has a tapered spindle (purchased from Whitworths). The only issue with a tapered spindle is that sometimes the impeller wants to slip down the shaft and not spin. Its easy to fix, simply open the bottom of the pump and push it back. A bit of loctite would probably help circumvent the issue too.
Now ... the good thing about the tapered spindle is that the impeller won't split under pressure, as it would if seated on a D shaped shaft.

We're heading away in a couple of weeks for a bit of rest and relaxation, so the shower will get a good workout then.

Good to know thanks there is a jaycar about half hour away so next time in town might have to have a look

[Symon]

Its been fine, but having to get power to its can sometimes be a bit of a pain.

I have pretty much the same setup.  For power I cut off the ciggie plug and replaced it with an Anderson.  Now I can use my 20m 12V extension lead (the same cable I use for my solar panels) to run the shower from either the cruiser or the camper.

[feisty]

The Ironman one for all intents and purposes is the same as the Jaycar model.

OK ... gave it a charge and dropped it into a sink full of water. The output seems identical to the 12V wired one, so all good there.

The impeller is driven by a tapered spindle (as opposed to a D shaped one), and our 12V one also has a tapered spindle (purchased from Whitworths). The only issue with a tapered spindle is that sometimes the impeller wants to slip down the shaft and not spin. Its easy to fix, simply open the bottom of the pump and push it back. A bit of loctite would probably help circumvent the issue too.
Now ... the good thing about the tapered spindle is that the impeller won't split under pressure, as it would if seated on a D shaped shaft.

We're heading away in a couple of weeks for a bit of rest and relaxation, so the shower will get a good workout then.

I think companion have the same one in green for an extra $20.  Was interested cos it is brilliantly simple but the flow rate was a little low especially when mounted at 190 cm. Will be interested to hear how it goes.