Hot water on the trail - from OZ

**Desertdude** · 09-09-2005, 12:26 AM

helton compact water heater being imported now by Kurt at -http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/

This unit looks well built and ready for the outback - I am in on the first group buy

**Scott Brady** · 09-09-2005, 04:41 AM

That looks like a nice unit, and considerably more compact than the IsoTemp. Nice find.

My only concern with that would be the length of warm shower you would have with the limited reserve. Maybe it would be ok, especially if you are recirculating into a bucket.

**Desertdude** · 09-09-2005, 09:13 AM

I/we have learned to use limited water for showering. (Lucky to have a travel partner who knows how to conserve, without it not feeling luxurious) I have tested this with a primitive Zodi. We can do it with a gallon per person. I will try and set up an easy access switch and quick disconnects somewhere convenient. Trying to stay light and compact.

Let the testing begin

**Desertdude** · 09-10-2005, 02:50 PM

After talking with Kurt from cruiseroutfitters.com he informed me that the Shower kit will heat water approx. 40 degrees hotter than the water fed into it. The Hot water system which I purchased. Will heat water to the temp of the vehicles cooling/heating system - in my case somewhere - 190 degrees/ This unit comes with a temperature control valve and a more complex set up for I/O - The unit will take a few weeks to get to me. I will do a full photo set and write up when I install

**Scenic WonderRunner** · 10-27-2005, 03:37 PM

Desertdude.....

I've been seeing you write about your new hot water shower thingy.....then I ran across this today.

These people also make a lot of interesting larger tents.....I think VikingVince uses one.

....and!.....they are in my town!

Just thought I would share.

LINK

Here......I included the hand.

**Desertdude** · 10-27-2005, 04:53 PM

Hey that is a real nice shower set up - I like the hands reaching outside for a dry towel - and the floor system-

I went on a trip last spring that required portable toilet of some type - so I went for the P.E.T pricey but quality and function all in one

**Scenic WonderRunner** · 10-27-2005, 06:38 PM

OK!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I'm getting EXCITED about a Camp Shower!!!!!!!

**datrupr** · 10-27-2005, 06:54 PM

If you buy one of those does it come with the girl too?????

**DesertRose** · 10-28-2005, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by datrupr

If you buy one of those does it come with the girl too?????

Yes - but as you can see, she has tire covers.

[for those who missed the thread to which this refers, see Why Do I Always Get In Trouble]

**DaktariEd** · 10-28-2005, 02:18 PM

Tire Covers!!!!

ROFL!!!

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