Shower Shelter
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Kermit said:I just made it last weekend.
It has bean heated 5 times so far, to boiling once. I would also pressurize it after heating.
I have to pump it twice for one shower, testing at home before I use it in the field. Works so much better than my solar, plus I am guaranteed I will have hot water. I have taken enough cold showers in the past to be well over that.
Oh, one more thing, mine has a metal siphon tube, I noticed some had plastic siphons, which I would fear those would melt when heating on the stove.
Ever boiled water in a PLASTIC water bottle??? Its possible. As long as you are careful. As far as distortion goes, i cant answer that.
highlandercj-7
Explorer
Anyone thought of using this? My Dad just bought one for his RV, but for those of us with a power inverter this might work. Though it's not cheap (103.00)
tjbliley
Observer
How many watts is it? That would be the most important question, second only to how long it would take to heat up 5 gal of water.
highlandercj-7 said:Anyone thought of using this? My Dad just bought one for his RV, but for those of us with a power inverter this might work. Though it's not cheap (103.00)
ntsqd
Heretic Car Camper
Search "Immersion Heater" at McMaster-Carr.com as another possible option.
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Outback Porta-Privy and Shower System
It's an old thread, but worth re-visiting.
After seeing both the the Outback Porta-Privy and ZODI shower system at Expedition Trophy 2007. I was convinced that they were a great combo for my style of travel. So, in the fall I made up a DIY version of the ZODI similar to others in this tread. Driveway testing looks very promissing and get your mind out of the gutter, I did not test it Viking style :shakin: I also ordered the cool Outback Porta-Privy. I set it up and though this thing is great untill it came time to put it back in that very small bag...
After many laughs, a few choice words, having my wife try it, going on to the net to watch the video we finally got it back in the bag. I've been scarred to pull it out ever since. So for those of you that use this privacy shelter, how long does it take you to pack it up? Took me 20 mintues on the first try! :elkgrin:
Previously posted here on ExPo:
I'm glad to read that I'm not the only one. So who can take a video of them folding this thing up with step by step instructions?
Cheers,
P
It's an old thread, but worth re-visiting.
After seeing both the the Outback Porta-Privy and ZODI shower system at Expedition Trophy 2007. I was convinced that they were a great combo for my style of travel. So, in the fall I made up a DIY version of the ZODI similar to others in this tread. Driveway testing looks very promissing and get your mind out of the gutter, I did not test it Viking style :shakin: I also ordered the cool Outback Porta-Privy. I set it up and though this thing is great untill it came time to put it back in that very small bag...
After many laughs, a few choice words, having my wife try it, going on to the net to watch the video we finally got it back in the bag. I've been scarred to pull it out ever since. So for those of you that use this privacy shelter, how long does it take you to pack it up? Took me 20 mintues on the first try! :elkgrin:
Previously posted here on ExPo:
kcowyo said:
cruiseroutfit said:It is the Outback Porta Privy that opens itself after you pull it out of the bag, we pulled one out at the store... there wasn't a single employee that could show us how to put it back in the bag. I'm going to have my wife film me taking it out so I can watch in slow motion...
kcowyo said:
I'm glad to read that I'm not the only one. So who can take a video of them folding this thing up with step by step instructions?
Cheers,
P
Rockcrawler
Adventurer
mmmm.... bout 30 seconds I think. It is just like folding up those spring steel sunshades.
1. Push in the sides.
2. Fold the top towards the bottom.
3. Cross your arms over each other and twist the shelter, tuck it in and you're done.
Once you get it the first time it makes sense and is easy enough to do.
1. Push in the sides.
2. Fold the top towards the bottom.
3. Cross your arms over each other and twist the shelter, tuck it in and you're done.
Once you get it the first time it makes sense and is easy enough to do.
kcowyo
ExPo Original
p1michaud said:
Only 20 minutes on your first try? Heck Pierre, that might be a new record!
I found the video to be very helpful. The most helpful clue I got out of that was to brace the top, once folded in half longways, against a door or wall. Then it can't get away from you. We (myself & the neighbor) were trying to wrestle it in the middle of my living room and it was a no-go.
Once I figured out the wall trick, it was as simple as some people claimed. I have used a tree and even my truck tire in camp to wedge it against, before the final flip-flop, fold & tuck routine. It does get easier with practice.
Congrats on getting the Zodi & Porta-Privy. I think they make a great combo too. :beer:
craig
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I had it *down* last year, but I haven't used ours in a long while. We went camping this weekend and our entire group of 6 families spent an hour trying to figure out how to fold it back up. We wound up strapping it to the roof.
Just watched the video again, and will give it another go tomorrow.
Just watched the video again, and will give it another go tomorrow.
kcowyo
ExPo Original
craig said:
Me too. I spent an extremely frustrating morning yesterday in Idaho, trying to fold it back up. Mine went back in the bag but I doubt it will ever be useful again....
Screw that stupid thing, I hated trying to store that big awkward disc anyway. I'm buying a PETT. :violent-smiley-031: