Shower Power

Howard
We purchased one of the really cheap shower kits from one of the local camping shops some time ago, initially had some problems with it until we replaced the cig lighter plug with a Hella plug, no problems since. We make sure we drain all the waster from it when packing up.
Regards
Rocky

Howard,

I wouldn't bother trying to retrofit a different pump, as you say they are only $30.

If you wish to try something different, but similar, have a look at the Coleman Battery powered Shower.

The pump unit is submersible and can be dropped into a container of water, or attached to an optional collapsible water container. We have had ours for 5-6 years and it still works OK. Uses 4 "D" size batteries.

I would say the flow rate from the shower is "adequate". Just needs a little patience to rinse off the soap.

What I like about it is it is completely portable and doesn't need to be within cooee of the vehicle for the 12 volt supply.

Warm enough water for a shower and place in a rectangular tub. Stand in the tub, drop the pump unit into it and proceed with your shower. The water recirculates which is OK for the two of us. If you were "finicky" you could refill with clean water for subsequent showers.

Just another option to consider.

I have gove through 2 of these shower kits with the same problem.. pump siezed up. I solved the problem buy picking up a 12volt in line water pump in Germany when i was over there. It's actually av VDO marine product, but I've never seen one here. Just an inline pump with a push on fitting at each end and a wiring loom coming out. It's made in Switzerland I think, from memory. (It's packed in the Ct right now)

Cheers

Mark taylor

my vote goes to the Whale immersion pump, caravan stores about $65.

Great minds & all that Howard, Repco have small 12v marine bilge pumps about $30 and I was wondering.....

Anyone used them for showers ?

$30.00.... they are $14 at jaycar, why not just buy another one? for thatprice it's cost effective enough to buy 1 every couple a months!

Hi Howard
Try Whitworth's, I love this place. If it can take the pounding of a boat and the salt I figure it will work in a 4wdrive. Here is a little pump that would be perfect Site Link

Have fun

Craig

What happened to the good old bucket wash? I remember once up in the Kimberleys, Heather & I, in one of those little camping bays down the Western end, with a flannel, in the dark, washing, washing,..........aaagh, it felt sooooo good.

Howard, if it's a help, I need a shower head for a project I am working on, so I'll buy your old one of you for $5.00.