New Coleman Hot Water Service

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 08, 2007 at 19:29

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Jimbo Vic

We had our first Coleman HWS for nearly two years and whilst generally happy with it, we did have some problems.

The water flow, despite fitting a better shower head was never brilliant and the bloody thing would regularly blow out if there was the slightest breeze. Bit by bit it got worse and wouldn't work at all.

The GLW took it back and refused the offer to have it repaired and firmly asked for a new one.

Well, the newie is brilliant. The temperature control is excellent, it doesn't blow out and the shower flow is improved. It also seems to give a longer shower (the 20L container is now good for about 8 minutes).

I'm so happy with it, we are no longer selling our caravan to purchase one with a shower. Once I master that bastard of a spring up shower tent I'll be a happy little camper.

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Reply By: Member - shane (SA) - Thursday, Nov 08, 2007 at 22:25

Thursday, Nov 08, 2007 at 22:25

i also with had problems with that hws, replaced mine but have not used it yet. the first ones had 10 year warranty, the replacement have 3 years. i kept the box which had the 10 years writing on the side as i have no receipt.

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Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 06:47

Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 06:47

Jimbo ,
I know what you mean about those tents . I had a brain explosion trying to fold mine up and the Boss took over as I was about to tear it to pieces - she had no trouble with it .
Willie .

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Follow Up By: guzzi - Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 07:17

Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 07:17

The most satisfying thing I have done in a long time was throw that bloody spring loaded tent out.
That felt better.

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Reply By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 07:47

Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 07:47

Jimbo..

can you store the shower tent "up" in the caravan..I just lie mine flat on the bed in the camper...

PS Callum was asking after you yesterday...wanted to know when he was going to see Jimbo again...was talking about your amazing thumb and your ability to count to 100 million... :)

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Reply By: Grizzle - Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 10:30

Friday, Nov 09, 2007 at 10:30

Jimbo,

The trick to folding up those tents is to screw them down as if you were screwing in a bolt. Stand the tent up with the sides folded in then push down from the top and turn at the same time. It does work!!!

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