Entertaining and informative as always. But what a faff for some hot water 🤣 I’ll stick to boiling kettles and campsite showers

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

There’s quite a few bits to carry with it to get it working, but we always carry that spare gas bottle with us anyway. I can see times where we’d have used this in the past, plus in the future too, and those times are when we’re doing a quick one night stopover somewhere and there are no facilities. In those scenarios we wouldn’t be generally taking loads of luggage or needing lots of boot space for other things, so could take this with us if needed. We don’t always stay on campsites so might work for us.

As always, an excellent video, thank you.

Good to know something like that exists. If like us, you're mainly a campsite camper, then I do think it is not needed, but for those that want something like this, it is a neat bit of kit. Cheers for showing 👍

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely - it's not for everyone but we were impressed just how well it works.

Thanks for the video ! Too much trouble and gear for us to consider this but might suit some .

Great idea, great video. Thanks for sharing.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Great review thank you.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

I use It v often coz I do lots of sports. I connect it directly to the shower inlet. No bucket. Yes it takes a lot of space. I would like to adapt it with other types of gab bottles

Hi Will & Sarah, I have the Joolca system and love it. It does take up space but it enables me to stay on sites without facilities which is great. Their double en-suite looks brilliant too! I’m going to look into the possibility of connecting to the Cali shower fitting so I have the option of drawing water from the on board tank. I’m sure it must be possible. I’ll look forward to your review though.😁

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we're going to try and see what we can do with this Kampa version connected directly to the shower outlet too.

Thanks, great video, as ever. We could have specified a hot water system in our conversion. But to save space, weight and money we decided not to. We're happy with campsite facilities, or, if we are wild camping, or somewhere without facilities, then we will boil a kettle and manage. Thanks for your efforts, though, I always enjoy your work. Cheers.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

There are so many choices when designing your own, nice to have the option! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

Thanks for this. Very useful. Do you think the unit would work with gravity fed water (roof tank) not a pump? Is there another reason it needs electric connection as well as the pump? Cheers :)

I have this gaz boiler since summer 21 . Pretty efficient and longer time hot shower compared to small 12v boiler alternative on market . On my side i by-pass Cali shower and use 20 liters Jerrican ( pay attention of Cap , we need at least Din 96 hole in order to fit with Kampa pump ) linked to KAMPA shower and supplied from 901 , small version of 907 CAMPING GAZ . To get warmer water , you can fill in/out in loop from Jerrican before use it . To be Honnest , used only 3 times in wild pitch because could be boring to set installation properly . Cannot be compared to Bath facilities in Campings ! plastic water in/out connectors for pump and shower are also pretty fragile

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with it

nice and helpful video as always. Just want to remind you that leave the boiler in the open area rather than in the van when you switch it on for safety.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes of course and always very aware of the fact it uses gas too, so must be ventilated.

Haha, I like watching your videos Will and Sarah but at the rate you’re going you will need a trailer to carry all the gear soon! 🤣🤣

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yes our spare room at home is turning into a store room! We do have to think carefully what we take with us when we go away and we never take it all !

Hi Will. Is the flow rate on the Cali shower sufficient that you could run it direct from the shower point. At a flow rate of 2.5 Larson per min it feels like a possible option and would cut out the need for a separate pump etc. with the number of Cali’s around it feels like they could provide an option to have an adaptor to drive the water in and then use the Cali shower head as the output? Would also be good to compare the usability of the Joolca offering as well. I have not used one but it appears slightly less bulky.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes some good ideas there and you've got me thinking about giving that a try now. We'll see if we can get hold of a Joolca one to give it a go too :)

Looked at this this morning can’t believe you did a review. Takes up too much room for my liking. Wouldn’t be able to fit it in. Please do a review of the ladder if u can, thinking of one but haven’t decided totally with my disabilities I’m finding climbing up difficult. Want to know if it can go with the seats in the normal position. Thanks for your time and effort. Xc

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

We’ll see what we can do… 😀

Isn’t tech fun! I had considered this along with the Joolca system. With a 50m hose and 12V pump you could safely draw water from a crocodile infested river till the gas runs out. We decided to stick with the kettle and a Colapz rechargeable shower unit which fits in a small bag. Also handy for watering the garden and washing the dog.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

I know! We love testing stuff like this! We're going to see if Joolca can lend us one of their units to have a go :)

Hi. I have just grabbed one of these units. It seems to work great heating the water and flow rate. Did yours make a cracking noise when in use after 10 minutes or so? You can hear the gas burner, but then other sounds that worry me slightly. Thanks for any info.

@CampervanTime

8 ай бұрын

Not sure we used it for more than 10 minutes at a time but I don't remember any funny noises or anything that worried us. I suspect it is just the heat of the unit making it creak a bit, that's all. If you're worried do get it checked out from where you bought it though.

I also have a bath in my Cali but unfortunately I had to remove the sink/cooker/wardrobe etc.

Entertaining as ever. Other washing up liquids are available…😉

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

Elgena KB3.... it's what most people fit, simple,small.

Can the intake pump be extended so I can throw it into a stream?

@CampervanTime

2 ай бұрын

Yes I believe so, it's just rubber tubing and a bit of cable I'd think

Could you pop the lid off the Cali's water tank and drop the pump directly in.... Cutting out all the bucket faff?

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you could and I did consider this, but the tank screw lid inside the Cali is so tight you need a special tool (or to make a special tool) to remove it and I don’t have one. But yes, if you were using this on a regular basis or didn’t have the shower option on the Cali then it would work perfectly.

@broadpete

2 жыл бұрын

I guess then you could plumb it in semi permanently (gas and water sharing existing bottle and tank) and have a hot shower ready to go?

Thanks Will and Sarah You’d have to be a serious off gridder to bother with this! Still it’s interesting to see the option! All the best Jim

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s quite a bit of stuff to carry with you but I can see some use cases where it will be very handy.

@Cous1nJack

Жыл бұрын

A serious off gridder doesn’t wash!

Thanks for the review, great stuff as always. Agree that the unit is too big. Did you see the 'Companion AquaHeat'? Unfortunately only seems to be available in Australia but looks like a neater unit and less faff to use. I'll stick with my cheap 12v shower and a collapsable bucket for water heated on the stove I think.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Just had a quick look at that one and wow, it looks great too. Nice touch with built in battery to power it and neat gas bottle at the back. 👍

Great review but too much faff for hot water, will stick to boiling a kettle. Love your vids though guys.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video as always, but to me this „thing“ seems useless considering the room it occupies.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

We knew this would be controversial as for some who wild camp and need a decent freshen up in the morning it’s perfect. Others no-so much. At least there are options for it of course!

@solderboy1627

2 жыл бұрын

@@CampervanTime Yes, you are right. It is good to have such kind of reviews since not everything can be of use for everyone. Keep on the good work 👍

old standby .....either 48 oz bottles with holes drilled in cap or boil 2 kettles and pour in bucket drop in usb showerhead

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Shame you can't connect this directly to your shower valve, or can you ?

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

You might be able to if you can buy the connector (or fix something to the host instead of the shower head... hmmm...) I haven't had a go yet!

@d1ppaz

2 жыл бұрын

​@@CampervanTime This would be a game changer. eliminating the faff and making it a much better system imo. I don't have my van yet, so it's on you to discover what we need in order to get this to work haha

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

On it!!

Think I will stick to the shower rooms. Too much messing about for me. Good for some , i am sure

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we think so too. I think if there are showers available where you stay then that’s great. This is obviously designed for off-grid or wild camping or for groups of friends staying together etc.

🫣 🤣 are you in a faffing about mood this week 😉. Thankyou for the video though 👍

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! It does look like spaghetti when it’s all out on the floor, but does work really well. It’s the bucket/Cali shower bit that makes it look like a faff I think, is fairly simple really. It was great fun trying it out as always!

Thanks for showing it live, but it's just way too much faff! I'm sticking to boiling water. Why do you call it "geezer" as opposed to "guy-zer" 😝

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Even if we did get one of these for ourselves I suspect we’d still boil kettles (or use the remainder of the water from making tea) for washing up.

makes me wonder why the van just doesn’t have a heating system in the shower ?? Makes no sense spending more money when it’s already in the van because it’s not got a heater design fault there

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

No design fault, just not designed to be hot water. Other vans do have it (Ford Nugget Plus for example). California (and MB Marco Polo) have never had hot water.

@BobbyGees

2 жыл бұрын

That’s such a shame they should add it to all the vans

Obviously not very well recieved by the public. Shiresfurnitures is selling them for £50.48 and another seller about the same price on the Internet. Good if you want one but most people use campsites, so wouldn't ordinarily need one.

@CampervanTime

Жыл бұрын

I think it really depends on what your use of the van is too. We know of people who are wanting one of these because they go to festivals in their van and don’t fancy sharing the shower facilities that are provided for them on the pop up campsite etc

@nluke16

Жыл бұрын

Scam site you have gone on there for the £50.48

Seems a bit of a faff tbh

@CampervanTime

Жыл бұрын

ha! Yes, it does look a bit like that. I'm a wimp though so hot water is essential !!

What a load of rubbish joolca hottap v2 far superior and simple to fit in vw transporter

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

We've subsequently now ditched the bucket and pump as we have connected this Kampa unit directly to the van shower outlet instead. Makes it much more simple. A few people have suggested the Joolca too, we're keen to see one.

@darrenrichardson6803

2 жыл бұрын

@@CampervanTime I have one mounted on tv bracket bolted to exploria bed so theoretically is outside van in use , its economical on water and can be as hot as you want ? We carry a 40l aqua roll does 4 good showers , only problem is they make them in white only but didn't flow with a pure grey van so quick paint black looks perfect!! Also good for washing up ! I can't shout about the joolca enough as it's extended my trips away.

@CampervanTime

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! We've not used this Kampa one for a full shower yet (need to get a pop up tent or something) but for hair washing, freshen up and dishes etc it seems to be ok. I've seen the Joolca on their website and it does look neat.

@darrenrichardson6803

2 жыл бұрын

@@CampervanTime joolca make a shower tent too I have the double excellent very well thought out piece of kit better than the rest of the bunch.