Camping Showers

I reckon the simple/cheap canvas bag shower is great. Theyare now available with a tap rather than simply
screwing the rose in or out.Tthis can waste a lot of water if you happen to completly remove the rose.

Very good point.
Perhaps a tall and close friend could hold it for you. While there they could hold the soap and
shampoo and perhaps your towel as well. The possibilities are endless.

We have found that a small 12v boat bilge pump with extension to a shower nozzle works great simply heat water put it into bucket and go for it. I do like the suggestion about someone holding it for you but with this setup you can hold it yourself if need be.

Alex,

There is a company called Glind (based I think in Nerang near the Gold Coast) who manufacture a shower that heats the water and pumps it out over you. The heat comes from a heat exchange built into you 4WD's cooling system and you hang the shower rose from the bonnet lip.

Enjoy.

Joe

There is a company in Cairns that produce a free standing, self contained, LPG powered shower. All you need is some water and a LPG cylinder. I think it retails for around $400. The Glind car based showers are also a good option.

Check your local camping store. I saw a unit here in WA recently and the cost was about$20 - $30 complete. It plugs into the ciggy lighter.

we have just returned from a 4 week outback trip and used a battery operated shower from k-mart. it cost about $30 uses 4 d-cells with a hand held shower rose and gives a great shower. it comes with its own collapsible plastic bucket and hooks to hang up the rose. this unit provided showers for 4 people and never missed a beat. a kettle of hot water in a bucket full of cold gives you a warm 5 minute shower.it comes in its own carry case and is the best thing we've bought in a long time.

Hi Marie - Have only sighted your question regarding the Shower brand name. I'll check it out tonight when I get home and post a reply tomorrow. Stay Clean!!

Hi Marie - Keep and eye on the K-Mart catalogues as they often have extremely good specials on shower tents. We picked ours up for about $49 and have used it often. Can be a bit fidderly if only one person assembles it. Something else to think about buying is a mat for the shower floor as there is nothing worse than standing in the dirt while trying to get clean. We bought a hall runner from Clarke Rubber which has a plastic weave which lets the water get through and away. Make sure that you allow for about 2 metres in length so that when you leave the tent you are still on a clean surface. Happy camping.