Member - Jack replied:

It is not gas, but I am more than happy with the Twine heater installed in my 80 Series. Easy to install, and by regulating the flow of water at the shower head, can get close to boiling if needed. Cost was just a tad shy of $500, including a couple of mounting brackets.

I think there is a link on this site which gives full details.

Jack

Eric from Cape York Connections replied:

I also have the twine sits under bonnet its always there no need to find somewhere to store it.
Sometimes a bit of a bugger to get going it dosnt draw water you need to prime it.

All the best
Eric

Alloy c/t replied:

Coleman ,totally portable and self contained , the primus is smaller but you need 4 hands to carry ie: unit+gas+water+ battery, where Coleman has all but water in 1 unit .. nothing wrong with vehicle mounted units such as the Twine or Glind except for the fact they are NOT portable ,,shift the car to the shower tent then shift again to next of the kitchen for hot water and have vehicle running ,, for total Portability only Coleman , and no I do not have shares in coleman, lol.

Peter McGuckian (Member) replied:

We also have the Coleman and find it really good. Anaconda in Melbourne have them for $299 or look for a 25% off day at Kmart. Worked really well on our recent trip to the centre.

Peter

Al & Mrs Al (Vic) replied:

hi DMECH

we too have the coleman, and used it for the first time on our recent trip to the Gulf, in a word - Fantastic. Hot water instantly as they say, we were able to shower 7 people and use it for numerous washing of dishes, the water can get a bit hot, but you can adjust the setting, infact my last shower I just had the setting on "cool" and it was just a lovely temp, we set it up outside the shower tent, and one person is able to easily operate it by themselves. The propane cartridges last a long time too. I have only praise for it so far.

cheers

Lyn

flappa replied:

I too would also look at the Coleman. Impressive piece of gear.

I have a Vehicle shower , for our shower requirements , but I'm looking at one of these for instant hot water for my camper.

Member - Stephen M (NSW) replied:

Hi there Dmech, we have the primus one, yes is a pain to carry gas bottle etc but once we set it up specially when staying some where for a few days/week its great, still have to boil up the old billy when you want a cuppa not like the coleman straight from the spout.We have had for just over 2 years no troubles with it so far. We mainly went for the primus as it has a better shower rose than the coleman seems to have slightly more pressure very important so my wife says as she has hair down to her ar@e and it washes out the shampoo better Oh dear cant go a day or so without washing the hair even had to buy an invertor so she can run the hairdryer from the second batt. She wants it set up like home. I must have done something right as she loves going on the trips, weekends away etc. Anyway mate which ever you prefer coleman are very compact, if you have a boots camping store near you they have a special on at the moment $349.00 including carry bag + 4 free gas refills not a bad deal I think. Take Care Steve M

Crackles replied:

Billy on a fire. Low maintenance, takes 5 minutes & will last for years.........
I've seen or tried them all & have come to the conclusion hot water systems for camping or showers are often more trouble than they are worth. They leak, get air locks, pumps burn out, wiring comes loose, run out of gas, blow hoses, hard to pack & fit. The simplist idea's are often the best.
KISS ;-)
Cheers Craig.....

Shaker replied:

I have had both! I originally purchased a Primus system, but found it hard to light, the overheat cut out sensor is way to sensitive, & cuts out all the time. Got sick of hooking up the car or camper trailer for 12volt & the gas bottle as well.

So, I bought Coleman, in a word ......FANTASTIC!
Does everything they claim, really can't ask for more.

Jimbo replied:

Much as I love my gadgets, this is not one that I have gone for yet. Not sure I ever will, but then again, not sure I won't.

To date, solar showers work for me. Fill 'em, stick them in the sun and have a nice hot shower. If there's not much sun around, I boil a billy of water on the stove and add it to the solar bag.

Simple and effective. Cheap too.

ozdragon replied:

Dont forget the coleman also has a 10yr warranty

mostyn replied:

I just came back from the cape mate had a coleman what a pain in the arse 6 volt battery not big enough bought a bigger 6 volt battery still run it flat trying to have 6 showers bought a 12 volt pump for it and run it off our spare battery big improvement water temp hard to get righr either to hot or to cold does not deliver enough water to the shower head alright if you need hot water to do the dishes etc still think the most reliable is the old canvas shower I have made up a portable frame and pulley system heat water in system on fire don,t know what its called pour bucket of cold water in top get bucket hot water out of side tap mix it with cold water in canvas to suit get 2 showers out of each fill

gone bush replied:

we bought a primas, yes pain in the bum to light if you use the directions but once we worked it out hot water straight away every time, just a matter of getting use to it, very pleased now. we bought the primas because we were explained that it is made just for hot showers when the coleman is firstly an urn. we have ours set up on an old stove stand outside the shower tent, works out well and keeps it off the ground. good luck.