Shower Shelter

[Clutch]

I started this thread, because of a little rod I made up to slide out of my Thule rack to hold my shower shelter, when there are no trees around.

I lost the little holdersheitz, when I finally purchased a Wildernest.

I did put the Thule on the Wildernest, but, when in camp mode. Typically when I would use the shower. The top flips over and the rack is about chest level. The irony I tell you....

 

[Willman]

Provo is not really considered Utah :shakin: And Cabelas is 20 minutes from here

I missed this....Your a funny guy! I here ya on this one!!!!

:shakin:

 

[flyingwil]

I am working on a review of the PETT tent and the Paha Que tents... They should be complete by next week.

 

[Willman]

I am working on a review of the PETT tent and the Paha Que tents... They should be complete by next week.

Nice! Can't wait to see that!

:Astrologist:

 

[Willman]

I was told the same thing at my ACE. I did not order it yet. E bay has them for 39.95 plus $10 shipping. The seller said he had 200 plus of them. It is a 2.5 gal Hudson SS sprayer, I think made by LadyBug?? Found it agian.....LINK... http://cgi.ebay.com/Hudson-Stainless-Steel-Sprayer-2-gal-Pro_W0QQitemZ270117425318QQihZ017QQcategoryZ519QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Thanks man!!!

Just got mine SS pump off the link above!!!!

Warm showers here i come!!!

:wings:

 

[spressomon]

Thanks man!!!

Just got mine SS pump off the link above!!!!

Warm showers here i come!!!

:wings:

A few years ago a buddy of mine insisted on bringing a porta-tent for the purposes of showering out in the wilds of Alaska. Having spent the better part of the last 30+ years backpacking, on/off road bike touring, motorcylce touring, etc., I was the first one to shovel a load of shooty to him! But I gotta admit...after that first shower right there in the unspoiled lands of Alaska I had to eat crow...and a second helping of humble pie! And of course now I have a HH in my LC...and there's nothing like a hot shower to wash away 3lbs of trail dust at the end of the day...right before I sit down and enjoy some refreshingly cold beverage .

I'll eat crow any day to get "awoken" like that!

 

[Willman]

A few years ago a buddy of mine insisted on bringing a porta-tent for the purposes of showering out in the wilds of Alaska. Having spent the better part of the last 30+ years backpacking, on/off road bike touring, motorcylce touring, etc., I was the first one to shovel a load of shooty to him! But I gotta admit...after that first shower right there in the unspoiled lands of Alaska I had to eat crow...and a second helping of humble pie! And of course now I have a HH in my LC...and there's nothing like a hot shower to wash away 3lbs of trail dust at the end of the day...right before I sit down and enjoy some refreshingly cold beverage .

I'll eat crow any day to get "awoken" like that!

I here ya!!!

:chowtime: .......:cow:

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

I don't know if Kurt (CruiserOutfit) has pimped his own products in this thread (didn't see it) but he had Helton shower systems, some basic, some pretty hardcore.. All work really well.. My only complaint is they seem to not come with all the fittings but other than that all look pretty good.. Cheers, A

 

[spressomon]

I don't know if Kurt (CruiserOutfit) has pimped his own products in this thread (didn't see it) but he had Helton shower systems, some basic, some pretty hardcore.. All work really well.. My only complaint is they seem to not come with all the fittings but other than that all look pretty good.. Cheers, A

That's where I got my HH from: Kurt. I love the system. I welded up a bracket for the heat exchanger so that it sits atop my inner fender within the engine bay...and I fabbed 2-more easy brackets that hold the 12V receptacle and the two H/C water QR fittings and added a hand throttle (which I wanted anyway for my winch).

You are right it is not quite a turn key kit if you want to do a nice job of it anyway; it takes a couple trips to the hose/fittings store, etc. But it works GREAT! And the system doesn't occupy precisous space in the cabin...and puts out a wonderful hot as you want shower.

 

[Super Doody]

So is 2 gallon really enough water for 3 showers? Doesnt seem enought for one person.

 

[spressomon]

I can get by with 1.5 gallons or so...but typically it's 2.5-3 gallons. I know desertdude is able to stretch a gallon or so. It's like most things...if the water source is available then I luxuriate...if not then I scrimp. Either way it's great after a dusty/sweaty day on the trail!

 

[kcowyo]

So is 2 gallon really enough water for 3 showers?

The term 'shower' is generous I think.

Think more like 'controlled rinse'. I can wash my hair and most of the important stuff ( :smilies27 ), with 2.5 gallons, but in the traditional sense of the word no, they don't provide a long hot shower.

No way could I get 3 'showers' out of a 2.5 gallon can.

 

[Lynn]

Just my $.02 on water conservation...

Kermit, above mentioned the ball valve to shut off the water. Process = turn on water and get wet. Turn off water. Lather. Turn on water and rinse.

This is pretty common amongst RV Boondockers, and most RV supply stores sell shower wands that have a built in valve.

Another option is to use a kitchen sink sprayer. Obviously, you have to hold the valve on this one, so it can't be left on for 'hands free' operation, which can be a pain when washing your hair. However, it helps 'enforce' water conservation when you have children using it

 

[Desertdude]

One of the things I have found is with the Helton shower set up, the 12v pump is miniature and the shower head very fine - this combination allows you to have constant shower flow with out using much water - you can fully soak, soap, and rinse with less than one gallon per person.

On the other hand the system I built for the 80- series has a 12v surflo 2.8 GPM pump along with a West marine deck shower head - this set up, while it feels great to operate, uses much more water in the same amount of time. W

When I have a chance I am going to mess around with the pumps pressure as well as low flow washers near the shower head, to reduce the amount of water flow.

 

[Clutch]

The term 'shower' is generous I think.

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Now that is funny.

I can usually get 3-4 "showers" out of 2 gallons. That is shutting the water off inbetween. I not a very big person, only 5' 8".

I recently purchased a Porta Privy, from Sportsman's Warehouse, it was only $40. It should keep it a little warmer in there, since it is more of an enclosure, than my previous setup.