12 V hot water shower does it work as good as my joolca

Hey everyone in this clip I compare my 12v shower pump against my joocla gas hot water system which is more water friendly so watch and find out thanks for watching and if you can like and subscribe cheers 🇦🇺👍

[@amerritt261]

I built my own system after being disappointed with Joolka. A simple 12 volt camper pump and an instant heater off Amazon. Connect the propane and the water and you’re ready to go. It’s been great for a year now.

[@Sawadventures67]

Yeah I just use the Coleman hot water system now getting a caravan soon it’ll have its own hot water system so hopefully I won’t have any more dramas. I don’t know what the new. Joolca is like mine was one of the original ones that first come out hopefully they have improved their product 👍

[@iamrodos]

Interesting video. Simple often turns out best hey. Of course you don’t have to waste the water whilst heating. If you put the water in the bucket as you did during the test, you can put that back in the tank. More work and a bit of hassle, but you don’t have to waste it unless you choose to dump it on the ground. Great video as usual. Thanks.

[@jackturtle131]

That's how we've done it for years. 23 dollar ( that time ) shower pump and a little 9ah 12 volt battery for at the back of the caravan what did not had an shower inside so we're using an shower tent. Like you one kettle of hot water on a bucket of cold water We found that the solar shower bag is getting way to hot to use in the summer

[@stephenfuller6138]

Oh yeah just seems a more simple and easy way to do it Jack like I said the gas hot water system is okay it’s just the amount of water uses cheers mate 👍

[@SlackingSince1969]

On another channel I have been following for years, the system he uses on his tent is very similar to yours. It's a good system you've chosen to switch to. Nothing wrong with simple. Simple works. Simple is good.🍻

[@petergreber7051]

Good video. Agree with you about the Joolca.

[@davidmoore7303]

We used solar bags for 12 months. While traveling use to lay it on the vans tool box, so had hot water all the time. We use to put the hot water in an esky which we pumped out of. Any water left was still warm in the morning. Keep it simple.

[@johninwi3994]

Great video. I love this stuff. Keep the videos coming.

[@georgewilks6816]

Yeah I feel your pain , I've got a joolca and it does exactly the same problems you talk about, plus it takes a bit to ignite and I've also replaced all the connections because they leak and still do. Not only that the shower head had to be replaced and I also had to re wire the wire to the pump because the pump was cutting in an out. Other than that when it works its great, but every time I set it up for camping there's always a drama getting it going.

[@george12954]

Great video thanks for sharing. I had exactly the same issues. My first Joolca failed to get over 28 degrees. After they repaired it it worked for less than 20 minutes then failed completely. I was offered a series 2 at a discounted price however the slightest breeze and it goes out. Very frustrating. Your simple method seems like a far better system. I’ll be changing my joolca for your setup for my next camping trip. Thanks again

[@Sawadventures67]

Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with a Joolca I was really hoping it was just an individual problem I was having got I’ve had that many messages from people with the same trouble it’s a shame because it could be a great product just to let you know I’m still using my little 12 V submersible pump and boiling up hot water I just find it easier and less waste cheers thanks for watching I hope you get it sorted out

[@RustyCandyAdventures]

I have ordered a stainless steel bucket heavy duty from Tim Bates video and I have solar bags. I was thinking buying the water heater. But I think the way on this video is the best thankyou Russell

[@craigleech4779]

Another great vid mate, I find my series two joolca alot better than the series one. I used to have alot of issues with wind with the flame while beach camping but they seemed to of fixed alot of these issues with the current model. 😊👌

[@Sawadventures67]

Thanks for letting me know I would love to test a newer model I recon they would have improved it 👍

[@eds4wdcamping]

Thanks Stev for the video it's a shame that the hot water system not working like you're like but you found a solution that's the main thing thanks for the video see the next one

[@Sawadventures67]

Like I said in the clip it’s a great system if you have plenty of water eg creek but if you are remote camping , the more water you can save the longer you can explore the surprising part is the amount of people who have commented the stoped use their gas hot water for the 12v option cheers mate thanks for watching 🇦🇺👍

[@bobcat7664]

Joolca V2 heats up and only 3 seconds it's a perfect upgrade to any camping trip and the shower is water efficient

[@Sawadventures67]

Thanks for letting me know like I said mine is a old model and I think they are great product but the one I have just didn’t work out for us cheers happy camping 👍

[@BundyBearsShed]

We use a Coleman now a days, very happy with it.

[@griffoandkezbiglap9364]

mate the best one in my opinion is the grind under bonnet shower no waste no fuss it just works

[@terryoleary5424]

I do similar steve , 10 litre steel Jerry can , heat 4litres up in the fire 🔥, then pour the cold water in and it does 2 good showers easy

[@raymondclark1785]

I used a 5 gallon bucket I painted black with a spigot that I sit on the roof while I scuba dive. Screw a hose on with a spray head and take a warm shower after the dive to rinse the salt off for the drive home :)

[@Sawadventures67]

Awesome thanks for sharing always great to hear what everyone else is using cheers 👍

[@TheKen28]

I binned my HWS a few months ago for same reasons, we just boil kettle & use a bucket, easy as.👍Dot 152

[@expatconn7242]

Great ty. Just canceled my order

[@fishermenfechy3243]

Hay Steve we use a 50 litre beer keg with the top cut off ,which sits beside the fire all weekend and couple it up with the kickass shower and bucket .Works a treat👍

[@Travelling_willows]

Have to agree not found a hot water system that works straight away, we always fill the solar showers and let the sun do its job with a cheap 12volt shower pump. Good job as always

[@TyFenwick]

Companion aquaheat mate are the best. I recirculate that water into the bucket once she’s good temp go for it.

[@AndyTom9999]

I use a submersible Kickass shower. Easy, just fill a stainless bucket with water and heat it to 40 degrees on the fire. If no fire then as you said, heat a billy on gas and pour it into the bucket and add cold water to desired temp. When I first started doing this I tried to judge the temp and it always seemed to be too hot but I bought a 20 something dollar infra red thermometer. Perfect every time now

[@Sawadventures67]

Awesome sometimes the simplest things are the easiest I’ve got a kickass Lithium one as well I use it if we just in the car

[@hadenolson3532]

I appreciate your video! I’m building a backyard bathhouse for my wife currently and comparing products. For your application though I was wondering if you’ve tried those PVC pipe roof mounted showers? They’re cheap to build and heat up via solar on your roof and then gravity drain pressure for your shower. You have the pump so I’m sure it’d work better. But you should check it out if you have storage for the mount on your vehicle.

[@tubermick]

I have a Thermo mate shower , similar issues,but heats up fast, I just control the heat with the tap on the trailer , by adjusting flow. it stays at around 35 degrees. If I use a submersible pump it gets to hot and turning the gas down it goes out. get the flow right and it works a treat.

[@Sawadventures67]

Awesome I’m glad you’ve got your shower worked out I’m still using a bucket and boiling up some water just find it much easier don’t think I’ll ever go back to work gas shower Cheers thanks very much for watching and your comments 👍

[@shaddonaghue]

We haven’t used our joolca for a while , we have just been using the kickass lithium shower in a bucket and we heat it by boiling the billy and also i leave the jerry can in the sun for the day , most of the time that is already warm enough.

[@Sawadventures67]

Thanks mate I might even try that get a steel Jerry can myself👍

[@ausipilot]

I’ve been doing the same. The kicksrse lithium shower is easy. Heat water in the fire then throw in the shower pump and switch on. No additional cords or battery. Simple and works a treat. 100 lt per charge. My joolca never had a issue. Use it for longer trips. Always run on low water output and adjust to 44 deg. Temperature of water is what can change the set temp. Water in the sun versus water left overnight in winter means u need to adjust the temp setting. I did have an issue with the filter in the pump clogging up with the smallest amount of debris. I took the small filter out and put in a larger hole filter have no issues since. If the pump doesn’t pump enough water u have a lot of running issues.

[@MC50000]

Try the latest version 2 of the Joolca it looks much better for sure!

[@Sawadventures67]

I would love to see and use the newest version like anything they always improve things in time 👍

[@valheruguild]

Ive got a joolca but dont use it anymore. I use a companion aquaheat lithium gas shower. Its a game changer for us. So much easier to set up, less water usage and you can buy a gas refill adaptor from ebay for 10 bucks so you dont have to keep buying canisters or buy the POL gas hose for a bottle.

[@jesscalderon3766]

What's a companion aquaheat lithium gas shower I was planning to buy a joolca but not sure anymore seems like it isn't as great as I thought

[@krump743]

@@jesscalderon3766 have a look at an AQUEOUS 12v water heater. 6 litres. They are used in caravans but Its the same size as a joolca. Get a mixing valve and set the water to 38 degrees, water comes out at 38 degrees first tike everytime once u "boil" the water. 6L will do a few showers, as u mix hot with cold at the shower head.

[@krump743]

I'm looking at getting a 12v 6L aqueous water heater. Simple to setup with a thermostatic mix valve set to 38 degrees at the shower head. Hot water everytime.

[@Sawadventures67]

Awesome I’m just sticking with my 12v rechargeable and boiling water

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

I’ve gone a similar route for the same reason Steve. Great work. Cheers Steve

[@Sawadventures67]

Yeah much easier 👍

[@swaggingsisters]

👍We use a Nemo Helio Shower. Boil the water and pour it in (or leave in the sun to heat). Power source for the pressure is the inbuilt foot pump. It has awesome pressure, minimal water used, packs down super small.

[@Sawadventures67]

I’ll definitely check that one out thanks for letting me know

[@LRC2.0]

I have the newer Joolca system for a couple of years now and haven't had a problem with it. One thing I noticed about the setup in this video is the hot water hose coming out of his Joolca didnt look like the original hose. Now I'm no expert so I could be totally wrong but, the original hose inner diameter is smaller than your standard hose. So as I see it, it creates enough back pressure to the Joolca unit to heat the water efficiently. I'm not saying I'm right. Just my observation. For all we know the Joolca unit in the video could be faulty.... still.

[@ilove2explore]

Its probably only academic as I think you have made up your mind now, but I would have added two temper valves, one for the shower and one for the kitchen. Then always run the Joolca as hot as it would go and the temper valve would mix cold water with the hot to output the same temp all the time, 4xAdventures has a very good video on how the temper valve works etc. Can you work on your sound levels. I had to turn up the volume to hear your intro speil and then got blasted by the intro, plus at other times it was going from quiet to louder

[@Sawadventures67]

Thanks for the input I will look at the sound a little bit closer cheers

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

The portable gas HWS are just junk. Daughter got one as well and it is not what i would call hot at all. It has the same problems as yours. I have just installed a Duoetto MK2 RV Hot Water System into our camper trailer. So fare it has passed every test i have given it. Just has to Pass the OFF ROAD testing and longevity testing now. It gets really hot up to 70c on 12v dc for very little power use. Look into that one Mate. Better then stuffing around with black camp showers. We did that last trip. It worked but what a pain.

[@Sawadventures67]

Yeah not a fan of the gas hot water systems glad you found a solution to your hot water needs we a really happy with our water heating and washing system now cheers

[@RustyCandyAdventures]

I have the ever shower. 4ltr recycle and 1ltr wash off.

[@Sawadventures67]

Thanks for sharing what your using great for everyone to hear other options cheers 👍

[@Davi.b]

If you use a galvanised bucket you çan put it direct on the fire . Just another option

[@timk404]

The hot water heaters are a PITA to get the temperature right coming out of the shower head but they are far easier and faster than screwing around with boiling pots of water and solar showers. Your just using it wrong. Your trying to integrate it into your pump system on your truck. Dont do that. All you need is to buy a small 12v pump (similar/same as the one you already are using on your truck), fill up a bucket of water and simply recirculate the water from the water heater into the bucket until the bucket is the right temp for your shower, then take your bucket and separate shower head/pump and go shower. Or, set the water heater to low flame and adjust the water flow to the desired rate, recirculate the water until the temp on the water heater is the right temp for your shower and start showering through the heater. Far simpler and faster than all the other BS. This is how I have been using mine for years and 0 issues.

[@Sawadventures67]

Yeah I understand what you’re saying there’s always a solution to a problem . I have been using the bucket of water solution for awhile now but getting a little tired of boiling hot water so I was camping with a mate who had a new portable hot water system which I tried out and absolutely loved. I will be doing a clip on it soon but I love your idea. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully it will help someone else out who has the same problem? PS I never really had a problem with any of these hot water systems like the kickass or joolca they work as they’re meant to, but it’s the amount of water they use to do what they do, and because I have my water plumbed into my trailer. It was very hard to try and put it back again. Cheers thanks for watching and your comment 👍👍

[@robertanderson5796]

I ditched the Joolca, it was pathetic. I could never get it above 32 degrees. Bought a Kickass and 42 degrees straight out of the box.

[@nathancreeper9859]

Untelated but wondering what brand billy you were using to transfer water. Thanks

[@Sawadventures67]

I think i bought it at a shop called Bundy outdoors

[@furocity]

Try using a smartek. They are absolutely terrible to use. Constantly cutting out for no reason

[@Sawadventures67]

I bought a companion hot water system now. Absolutely love it

[@1tr1ck]

Redirect your water bucket for tuning up the hot water , back into your water tank . Its not difficult mate.

[@Sawadventures67]

We use the water for drinking do not want to contaminate it by putting water back in from my bucket, and sometimes have soap and all sorts of things in it

[@markpyles8553]

Where can you find the 12v submersible pump in video and do you hook it up to power via cigarette plug?

[@Sawadventures67]

Bunnings, bcf , yes cigarette plug www.bcf.com.au/p/companion-12v-high-volume-camp-shower/595329.html#q=12v%2Bshower%2B&lang=en_AU&start=2

[@sevenlefty]

Why not use the Insta hot water heater to recirculate it back into the bucket that it’s sucking out of to warm your water that way you’re not wasting your water, but then you don’t have to boil it either

[@Sawadventures67]

I understand what you’re saying, but the pump that pumps the water out of the tanks on my trailer is connected to the camper trailer if I put the water into a bucket then I have to try and get it back in the water tanks on the trailer. That’s why I have never gone down that path we have found it much easier just to use a 12 V Pump in a bucket and most of the people I talk to do it that way now. I have recently bought a new product though that is much more efficient portable and can heat up as much water as you need. Will be showcasing it soon. cheers thanks very much. I hope this answers your question on why I don’t use my hot water system on the trailer. Cheers

[@lukebrady3728]

Great video my friend. Where did you get the collapsible bucket from ?

[@Sawadventures67]

It came with my camper I think drifta used to sell them not sure not 👍

[@stevenbouchie521]

Why don't you just put the shower by The Fill spout and then just run the water right back into your tank and then you're not losing any water that you're heating up it's just going right back into the tank and then use the shower when you're ready to use it I don't know just kind of makes sense to me but that's what I'm going to do

[@gregbishop610]

Correct me if I'm wrong but that is a older unit

[@Sawadventures67]

Yes it’s one of the old ones nothing wrong with it really just doesn’t suit my camping I reckon the newer model would be better but I’m still happier using a bucket I have submersible pump

[@lloydz666]

It could just be me but I’m not getting why you’re not filling up a bucket with water and sucking it into there hot tap from there there’s no way you can not lose water if you’re not recirculating it to heat it up in a bucket first I feel like using your big tanks isn’t the best idea be interested to see if it works better doing it that way

[@Sawadventures67]

The hot tap is connected to the tanks on the camper I would have to get a separate pump to suck from a bucket I now just use the 12v shower it’s easier someone else said put the water into a bucket and then put it back in the tank but it would contaminate it we use for drinking

[@cliffw6031]

Have you thought of recirculating the water through the heater to the bucket to get it to the desired temp? Just saying.

[@Sawadventures67]

I would if I could with the Jocloa but it’s plumbed into my water tanks I would have to pour the water into the tanks or disconnect the system from the water tanks and use a separate pump from the bucket which could be done might keep that in mind try it out 👍

[@nicoleminney5447]

Your using it wrong

[@Sawadventures67]

They are a fantastic system don’t get me wrong plug a play but I do a lot of remote camping and not near Usable water most times So it is process they do require at least 5 to 10 L of water to get them to temperature with two people that’s way too much 12v shower Is way more affective on water usage

[@Aphony66]

Joolca expensive junk

[@SuperDonald64]

Simple best