Posted 2010-09-18 3:15 PM (#124990) Subject: Set up for a portable shower?
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Hi All,Newbie here! I have a 2h gn with a dressing room that I will be camping out of. Of all the conveniences I need a shower! lol.....So does any one have a set up for a portable shower? I do have a 25 Gal. water tank. I seen the Eccotemp tankless but would I need a water pump? Any suggestions would be great thank you!oh I do have a portable generator for some electric.
Posted 2010-09-20 9:55 AM (#125043 - in reply to #124990) Subject: RE: Set up for a portable shower?
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I have a Coleman Hot Water on Demand and it has been very good. It comes with two power cords, a 110 and a 12v. I can pump water from a water tank or can connect to a hose. It runs on a small green disposable propane or can be connected to a bigger propane tank.
I got my quite cheap at a Coleman Outlet Store sale and if there is a store near you, there is a sale this week.
Posted 2010-09-20 10:19 AM (#125044 - in reply to #124990) Subject: RE: Set up for a portable shower?
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Posts: 2958 Location: North Carolina
I have the Eccotemp on demand water heater. Built a portable shower that fits in the horse area. Supply the water from a 55 gallon tank with a 12 volt battery powered pump. Gives us a HOT shower as long as the battery, water and propane lasts. Set up is a bit of a process compared to a LQ's built-in shower. But cost and quantity of hot water is superior to buddy's LQ. We also use the same water supply system for the horse's drinking water and after ride hose washing. Worked well this week-end
Ask if you want a list of materials and construction notes.
Posted 2010-09-20 11:50 AM (#125053 - in reply to #124990) Subject: RE: Set up for a portable shower?
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Posts: 213 Location: Virginia
I would like a list as well - The insulation and furring strips are up so all that 'behind the scenes stuff' needs to go in as well before the walls/cabinets go up. Thanks.
Posted 2010-09-20 1:19 PM (#125055 - in reply to #125053) Subject: RE: Set up for a portable shower?
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EZ 101 instant hot water heater is an option you can tap into the lines with a simple garden hose connection it operates off a common propane tank. Only problem is its has to be vented I keep mine in the horse compartment when its being used just hang it on the wall. it only runs when you turn on the propane and than the water source.
Posted 2010-09-20 7:48 PM (#125071 - in reply to #124990) Subject: RE: Set up for a portable shower?
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Posts: 2958 Location: North Carolina
After a bit of thinking, I simplified the whole system. It consists of two pieces. The heater and a pump. You really don't need a materials list and construction notes. Use your imagination and "stuff" around the farm.
The critical part of a shower using the Eccotemp L5 heater is the pump. It has to provide the Eccotemp's minimum flow and pressure. Northern Tool's 2682270 diaphragm pump provides 2.2 gpm at 40 to 70 psi. That flow is a shower comparable to most homes.
Checking prices,
Eccotemp L5 is $130 on E-bay
Northern Tool's 2682270 12 volt diaphragm pump is $70
The shower enclosure can be a plastic sheet to a shower stall unit from Home Depot. ... or no enclosure. It's the wilderness. Your choice
I used garden hose and fittings to connect the water tank in the bed of the truck, the pump, and the water heater together. This allows me to separate the water supply from the heater for refills. Just disconnect one hose and drive to the spigot for a refill. Power the pump from the truck or a separate battery. A separate battery will never leave you stranded with a dead truck. A charged deep cycle battery was still strong after pumping 165 gallons this week-end. Likely a good condition truck battery will do the same. Especially if you drive every 55 gallons.
Enjoy your shower. PM me if you have further questions.
Posted 2010-09-21 9:31 AM (#125089 - in reply to #124990) Subject: RE: Set up for a portable shower?
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Posts: 342 Location: Ohio
We use the EZ101 tankless heater hooked up to our 55gal tank and on demand pump. It's awesome really. Water can get too hot very quick though. Just takes a learning curve to get used to it. Using hose hookups, it takes about 15 minutes total set up time including hanging the shower curtains. We use it in the front stall of the horse area. Going on a week long ride camping "primitively" in a few weeks and it will serve us just fine.
It's kinda like taking a shower in one of your barn's horse stalls, but it serves the purpose. Wear shoes :)
I decided that I don't want my shower in the back and I don't want to give it real space so I intend to make a collapsible shower that operates much like a collapsible rear tack. This idea seems sound in theory, but we'll see once I install it - I may encounter unexpected problems.
Set up for a portable shower?
