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Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 at 05:31

Steve

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I've been agonizing over whether to go for a Camec shower/hot water system in the van or a Twine/Glind shower for the car. Then I saw these which look like a compromise, and more versatile version. Best of both worlds. Any thoughts?

http://www.aussiecampshower.com/

AnswerID: 264125 Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 at 08:01

Willem replied:

I have a $20 camp shower from Jaycar(in fact I have 2....one is for pumping water for drinks or food preparation etc). All the attributes of the Aussie Camp shower without the gas. Just boil some water, get the temperature right, put the submersible pump into the water and have your shower. Too easy

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AnswerID: 264167 Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 at 12:30

Wizard1 replied:

I assume you have considered where a unit will go in a van that currently doesn't have one, the extra plumbing and water tank, etc?

Have you considered a Coleman or Primus gas instant hot water unit, like the Hot water on Demand?

Rather than muck around with your vehicle plumbing or try and permanently fit a unit into a van you get portable unit that also runs off LPG. Like the Glind/Twine you still need a gas bottle and water source. Plus they're cheaper.

Coleman HWOD

Primus Hot Water

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FollowupID: 525961 Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 at 18:57

Steve posted:

Like Willem, I use the cheapo shower - not convinced about the Coleman and even less so, the Primus. Either go the whole hog and have a system plumbed into the van or stick with the old pump + bucket of water. Probably.

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AnswerID: 264229 Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 at 19:05

Member - Chucky S (QLD) replied:

Had those cheap ones for years as they done the job, (beer controller)Whing and B#$^h until i brought a primus,don't tell her it is one of the best investments i have made in a long time.

Regards Chuck

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FollowupID: 525970 Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 at 19:37

Steve posted:

head says "stick with the $25 job Stevie" but I just feel that impulse isn't far away.

Trouble is, the cook has started reading all my 4x4 mags and is becoming worse than me! Never thought I'd come home to the Mrs saying " what d'you think of these air-locker things" I think I'm about to become the handbrake!!!!!!!

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FollowupID: 526024 Submitted: Friday, Sep 28, 2007 at 19:09

Shaker posted:

I have had both Primus & Coleman ...... Buy the Coleman!

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