I was thinking a simpler, less expensive version of this system could be constructed. It would be fairly easy to pressurize the water can with your OBA system, negating the need for a pump. Instead of a mixing valve, you could a use couple of inexpensive valves on the hot and cold legs tied in to a single outlet, just like faucet. Thoughts?
long winded writeup for on-board-hot-shower system
- Thread starter theksmith
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mogwildRW1
Adventurer
I hope this isn't to risque, if so, I appologize. Here's a similar setup on a Gwagon:
TurboChris
Adventurer
Boy those germans sure know how to make a onboard shower..
theksmith
Explorer
an adjustable "Y" valve or plain "mix" valve would let you adjust temperature to compensate for how hot your particular vehicle and heat exchanger are.
most systems out there are just a 12v or "D" battery operated pump and a heat exchanger: http://www.helton.com.au/shower units.htm
you could also just power it with gravity by putting a collapsible water jug on the roof rack higher than your head and then all you have is the heat exchanger really.
lots of ways to do anything! since this wasn't a critical vehicle system, design simplicity was not a requirement for me, instead operating simplicity / ease-of-use was my primary goal.
cruiseroutfit
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Nice, keeps those couplers clean. No plans for a front bumper?
theksmith
Explorer
theksmith
Explorer
had to replace the connectors on the on-board-hot-shower due to rust issues (turns out they weren't solid brass after all) info here:
http://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13246#post13246
http://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13246#post13246
gonejeeping15
Adventurer
rust
I have the same problem, rust with brass connectors, where did you find solid brass ones?
had to replace the connectors on the on-board-hot-shower due to rust issues (turns out they weren't solid brass after all) info here:
http://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?p=13246#post13246
I have the same problem, rust with brass connectors, where did you find solid brass ones?
theksmith
Explorer
i didn't - i only thought the ones i had were. these new ones are expensive as hell all aluminum Jiffy-Tite. there are cheaper plastic ones listed in my link. or you can use pressure-washer ones if you don't need auto-shut-off on them.
Sheep Shagger
Adventurer
If they fail on you, try Prevost, they make the best air couplers, and have stainless fluid ones that are valved and take standard garden hose disconnect, so no silly non-standard fittings all over the place.
http://www.prevost.eu/COUPLINGS-AND-PLUGS-FOR-FLUIDS/ELS-09-COUPLINGS,en,c-c188-epc1000003.html
I've used them on my setup. (Blue one is air)
theksmith
Explorer
If they fail on you, try Prevost, they make the best air couplers, and have stainless fluid ones that are valved and take standard garden hose disconnect, so no silly non-standard fittings all over the place.
http://www.prevost.eu/COUPLINGS-AND-PLUGS-FOR-FLUIDS/ELS-09-COUPLINGS,en,c-c188-epc1000003.html
I've used them on my setup. (Blue one is air)
very nice setup, thanks for the info!
Jackson"N"jeeper
New member
Sur flo is rated for 3 fixtures
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