jkidd
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If your looking for a very compact way to shower here you go.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve4VdhtkXyY
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve4VdhtkXyY
Simple Shower
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That bottle attachment is $30 on Amazon.
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Robert H. Wilkinson
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Interesting, simple and compact. I guess that makes it KISS approved - the motto most brats live by!
I spent over $200. on a Zodi shower and we've only used the actual heater unit once when anchored out. I see now at our new Sail store that you can buy the pump, hose and shower head by themselves for $36. That is all we use at the locks. We bring a container of hot water from the washrooms.
Regards, Rob
I spent over $200. on a Zodi shower and we've only used the actual heater unit once when anchored out. I see now at our new Sail store that you can buy the pump, hose and shower head by themselves for $36. That is all we use at the locks. We bring a container of hot water from the washrooms.
Regards, Rob
Pat Anderson
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I just ordered our Simple Shower through Amazon, $16.59 with shipping. I realize I could have saved a couple of bucks getting it directly from Preppers Warehouse (it is coming from there anyway) but I am a confirmed Amazon One Click addict!
Lost Petrel
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This is what we used on Wild Blue this past fall, and what I have used previously on small sailboats.
It ties smartly onto the Radar Arch, giving it good exposure to heat up.
The only improvement I would make is a longer hose in order to reach the swim step.
It ties smartly onto the Radar Arch, giving it good exposure to heat up.
The only improvement I would make is a longer hose in order to reach the swim step.
Lost Petrel":23ekpe9m said:
That's very similar to what I have used for years as well. Only difference is that I bought one that was "just" a garden sprayer (vs. that looks like the Duckworks one that is already meant as a shower) and then fit my own nozzle onto it (I used the type that usually goes next to a kitchen sink and/or just cut the wand down to about 3" which made it more like a showerhead length). Anyway, all that to say that in doing so, I also extended the hose and it was not difficult at all. I used the typical type of hose used on a boat for potable water -- the clear, fabric reinforced type.
The only thing I don't prefer about the Duckworks one (which keeps me buying dark green Gilmour garden sprayers instead) is that I like it to have a rigid, U-shaped handle instead of having to use the pump handle or an added string/strap to carry it around.
But, same concept basically between the two, and the powerful blast can be handy, plus it seems like the fact that it is "air powered" helps in using less water (sort of blows the soap off). Obviously not as compact as the Simple Shower, which is really cool and would be great for backpacking/kayaking, etc. OTOH, I have found so many uses for the garden sprayer aboard, that it's sort of a permanent cockpit fixture and not something I haul out just to take a shower and then stow away. Seems there is always something to rinse, especially in salt water and/or beachy areas.
This one in the photo didn't have a separate handle, but does show an extended/replaced hose using boat water supply hose, plus cut down wand for shower handle (vs. the original ~12" long wand which was awkward). It's yellow because in the tropics the dark ones can make the water too hot!
Lost Petrel
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Yes, with it mounted on the arch (and a little longer hose) I can rinse off all parts of the boat.
jkidd
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Pat Anderson":24x4ftgy said:
Amazon does make it real easy to buy from. I have a Zodi extreme I use it mostly camping just seems to get in the way on the boat. The Simple shower weighs nothing and takes up very little space. Won't have to use cold water at Yellowstone any more.
We had a Zodi that we used on a previous sailboat. It took some set up, but sure beat a sponge bath or cleaning up with cold water. Hard to beat a built-in water heater and a demand pump for a real shower onboard. I understand simple, and can see times when that "watering bottle" would be enough. There are times, though, when cold water and simple aren't enough. :wink:
JamesTXSD":2xqsf5pr said:
I completely agree with your "different approaches for different times/places," and there is nothing wrong with some luxury, but just to mention that when I use the garden sprayer -- or if I were using a Simple Shower -- I typically heat up a bit of water on the stove and pour/mix such that it is a hot shower. If the sprayer is out in the sun, it may already be hot, but if not, I "touch it up" so that it is. It takes surprisingly little boiling water to make what's in the jug into hot water.
Pat Anderson
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Not planning on cold water showers either! This Simple Shower and a 2 liter bottle, along with my little one burner propane stove, will let me mix just enough hot water into cold water to take warm showers! And if two liters isn't enough, I can mix it twice...or three times...or whatever! This really will conserve water compared to the wasteful 7 gallon hot water heater that came with the boat! I do need to move the solar controller out of the head, though, if we want our showers in there!
The basic old SunShower still works very well for us. We have one which is about half a Gallon up to a large (at least 5 gallon) with a foot pump, which pressurizes a squeeze bag so you can leave the SS on the ground.
Coleman makes one for less than $10. Plastic bag takes up less room than any bottle or pressure system. We have used the garden sprayer for many years--work well on certain boats--others the SunShower works better.
You can pour hot water into any of these, if you don't have the ability for solar heating...
Coleman makes one for less than $10. Plastic bag takes up less room than any bottle or pressure system. We have used the garden sprayer for many years--work well on certain boats--others the SunShower works better.
You can pour hot water into any of these, if you don't have the ability for solar heating...
Montana Kev
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We have used one of everything for a solar shower at some point over the last 35 years of camping and boating.
Last summer we used a sunshower stored on the roof of the boat, with a 10 foot hose and showered sitting in the motor well. Our camperback covers the motor well, it worked great. Another plus for a full camper back. On a cloudy day we put water into the large bike bottles and it's just enough for a navy shower.
Last summer we used a sunshower stored on the roof of the boat, with a 10 foot hose and showered sitting in the motor well. Our camperback covers the motor well, it worked great. Another plus for a full camper back. On a cloudy day we put water into the large bike bottles and it's just enough for a navy shower.
You can extend the utility of solar-heated water devices by sticking them in a spare cooler. You can keep it from getting too hot in sunlight, take your showers or do dishes after dark, etc. Another thing, open the lid, or take out the heated water, and allow it to warm the cabin during the night. Not dramatic, but useful sometimes.
Rod
Rod
I picked up a 4.7 gallon Big Kahuna portable shower last year, even occationaly take a shower with it.
It’s great for washing dishes on the cutting table and rinsing stuff off.
The shower head shoots about 10 feet allowing me to rinse off the side windows all the way forward from the cockpit.
I’ve found just rinsing off the salt is way faster and almost as good as using window cleaner.
It’s 12 volt and comes with a power port plug; I put on a Scotty plug to use on the downrigger receptacles.
Everything about the unit is top quality, the shower head doesn’t use that much water; 3 people can take a shower with water to spare.
We just heat a pot of water on the wallas and add it to the Kahuna. If you leave in the Sun for a couple of hours it warms up nicely.
All in all I'm quite happy with it.
It’s great for washing dishes on the cutting table and rinsing stuff off.
The shower head shoots about 10 feet allowing me to rinse off the side windows all the way forward from the cockpit.
I’ve found just rinsing off the salt is way faster and almost as good as using window cleaner.
It’s 12 volt and comes with a power port plug; I put on a Scotty plug to use on the downrigger receptacles.
Everything about the unit is top quality, the shower head doesn’t use that much water; 3 people can take a shower with water to spare.
We just heat a pot of water on the wallas and add it to the Kahuna. If you leave in the Sun for a couple of hours it warms up nicely.
All in all I'm quite happy with it.
As seen in this photo album. Looks like a neat product!
http://www.roadshower.com/index.shtml
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php
Greg
http://www.roadshower.com/index.shtml
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php
Greg
Aurelia":292nxi6o said:
Interesting but: $300? !! Was featured on "kick starter in 2013 and raised over $15,000.
For $10 to $30 you can get a garden sprayer--maybe paint it black, for a bit more heat absorption…but our yellow one works fine…built in pump, and variable pressure, as well as spray pattern.
Or, if you really want a tube on the roof, buy some PVC Sewer Pipe, end caps, screw in a schrader valve, paint it black with PVC paint, and bike pump--attach a hand sprayer and go for it--cost probably not more than $30. I'll stick with my sun showers and the garden sprayer.