THE NEW BougeRV WATER HEATER - Lithium Power

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Overview and Test of the NEW BougeRV Tankless Water Heather with built in LifePo4 (Lithium Battery). This is a Game Changer! For more gear reviews check out both my channels:
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BOUGERV WATER HEATER:
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Get easy access to hot water with the BougeRV propane camping water heater. It is perfect for cleaning, washing dishes, and showering. With a maximum thermal efficiency power of 20,500 BTUs, this camper propane water heater can rapidly raise the temperature by 45℉(25°C). It is a must-have for outdoors. Get ready to elevate your camping experience with this water heater.
Portable Water Heater For Camping--This camper propane water heater can provide you with easy access to hot water for cleaning, washing dishes and showering. It has a maximum thermal efficiency power of 20,500 BTUs and is capable of a rapid temperature rise of 45℉(25°C). Gas Consumption: 20MJ/h Water Flow: 2.2-3L/min
With Built-in 2500mAh Rechargeable Battery(18650 Li-ion Battery)--The battery will last this hot water heater for 65 minutes on a full charge. The battery supports charging and discharging at the same time and can be fully charged from 0% to 80% in 60 minutes.
Type of gas that needs to be used: This camping water heater uses a 1 lb.(453g) propane tank. After installing the gas cylinder to the water heater, a gas leak check MUST be performed. Only after it has been determined that there is no gas leakage, the propane camping water heater be started and used.
Multi-Protections For Added Safety:
When the water temperature reaches 122℉, it will automatically cut off the water and switch off the flame.
When the tilt angle is too large, it will automatically switch off the flame.
If water does not enter the water heater for 120 seconds, it will automatically shut off.

[@Phoenix_flying]

Thank you so much! I finally found my camping hot water heater. Yay!!!

[@sempergumbie]

I’m glad! Keep me posted when you get and use it!

[@2slowmoto30]

Great review, just purchased the product. I researched every portable hot water heater of this type I could find and BougeRV had the best features/price. I contacted them with questions on Facebook messenger and they responded within mins. Again, thanks for the great review, Im really excited about using this product.

[@sempergumbie]

Awesome! Let me know how you enjoy it when it arrives! Thanks for watching and keep me posted!

[@hovlandbound]

I bought the BougeRV about 3 weeks ago and have been putting it to the test at home here. I have been testing the water temp and charging when the battery gets low. It really does work great but the one thing the instructions don’t mention is if you don’t intend on using the unit in a day or two, you should turn off the main power switch at the bottom. If you leave it on the battery will drain. After a week or so you will find the battery will be dead. In one case, my battery was drained so low that it would not take a charge and it wouldn’t turn on, even with the power cord plugged in. After messing with it, it finally started to take a charge. I would say after using the unit, turn the main power switch off on the bottom. This will save on the battery. Keep in mind the main power switch does need to be on if you intend to charge it.

[@sempergumbie]

Yes, I turn off my main power as well. I make sure everything is off and I also remove my propane bottle too. Thanks for commenting, that’s good advice to our viewers! Glad that you like your system!

[@saagim123]

Very nicely done thank you this seems like the perfect camping hot water heater for us thanks for the great viedo again keep up the good work!

[@sempergumbie]

Thank you sir! I appriciate the positive feedback!

[@hovlandbound]

So,,,, I bought the BougerRV to replace the old Coleman that broke down last time at my cabin. I have a off grid cabin with only water collected from the rain off the roof into a large barrel outside that is gravity fed into the cabin. We are always carful of not using any more water than what's needed. The BougerRV has a very cool feature that the old Coleman does not have. When you turn off the waterspout at it turns off the water flow and also the gas shuts off. Saving on gas and water. Then when you turn the water back on the system senses this and the gas burner turns back on. Very cool feature. But be carful not to get the water temp up to 122 degrees F or it will shut of and you will need to fire everything back up. The secret is to have cold water coming into the unit. A big thumbs up for BougerRV

[@sempergumbie]

Be sure to turn off the master switch when done as well so it doesn’t drain the battery. Yes it’s a great unit, I’m glad you like the heater, I love mine! I started a second channel called Gumbie Gear and will have mainly gear review and testing products. Check it out!

[@TRO819]

I purchased the rack and carrier for my first camping trip this weekend! Love it! A couple people asked me where I purchased them, so I referred them to the BougeRV Amazon store. I love how the storage bag can be stored in such a compact way! I wish BougeRV would have included the Camping Water Heater for Mother's Day Sale....as a mom, I would have asked for that! 😁 Your video here says that the price is $299 on the website, however when I went to the website, the price is $359.99. 🤔

[@sempergumbie]

I am glad that you are happy with the product! I hope you have great adventures with it! Thanks for subscribing to the channel as well! Where are you located?

[@fscottgray9784]

Kakadu makes a padded water heater bag for their version that fits the Bouge water heater perfectly. It has enough room for the accessories also. I kept some of the foam padding from the boxes the Bouge came in to make a nice soft surround for the propane bottle when attached to the heater.

[@sempergumbie]

That is a great idea, would you happen to have a link so I can pass that along? Thank you!

[@georgewacaser4559]

That's a pretty handy looking solution for hot water. I like it. And Merry Christmas to you and Hoku !

[@sempergumbie]

Thank you George!

[@chrisgoetz3889]

Thank you sir, im sold. Just bought one and its on the way now 😁👍

[@sempergumbie]

Keep me posted and let me know how you like it!

[@chrisgoetz3889]

@@sempergumbie I to was trying to find an all in one on demand shower and this one's easy enough even after the wobbly pops 😀👍

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Excellent video! I really needed this, and thank you for pointing out the idea to use a zip strap to save the propane connector. This saves me a load of sanity not having to run a who complicated hot water system in our van build. I particularly like the portability. On hot Summer days, I'd rather do dishes in the shade and breeze of a park bench. Happy camping! 😃

[@sempergumbie]

It’s a great unit! Thanks for watching the channel and I appreciate the positive comments! Enjoy your outdoor adventures!!!

[@michaelnasser8697]

Thank you for the video, it was very helpful because I was going to order one and don’t always trust the Amazon reviews 😂. Someone mentioned about the overheat shutoff and on Amazon, there is an excellent review that states what’s going on and how to fix that. As far as the gap between the propane bottle and the table, I am going to just use some pallet boards to make a little stand. Finally, I’m going to get the refillable 1 gallon propane bottles and the refill “station” to save some money 😊. Again, thank you for the excellent video, it is appreciated.

[@sempergumbie]

I actually got my an 5lb to 1lb adaptor and and run a hose now and don’t have any issues with it. Between the Camplux model this is definitely the best unit hands down. Thanks for checking out the video. I have a gear review channel also called Gumbie Reviews which I just started for this type of stuff, check it out!

[@TheGraytOutdoors]

Fancy!! Cool device.. I’ll take 3!! Good review there fella!!

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks and Merry Christmas bud to you and the family!

[@OOO_Adventures]

Great Video! Just ordered mine!

[@sempergumbie]

That’s awesome! Let me know how you like it when you get yours!

[@bhavnanayak7019]

Number one video 💥

[@sempergumbie]

I appriciate it

[@mohitkargval8548]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kailashchandhr7240]

Nice one

[@DilipPrajapati-br1qo]

Fabulous video👌

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks 🤗

[@subhashbhai7403]

This is fire 🔥

[@sempergumbie]

It is!

[@pawanvarma6502]

Awesome 😍

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks 🤗

[@pankajola1625]

Superb video

[@sempergumbie]

Thank you

[@julians5277]

Thanks

[@sempergumbie]

You’re welcome Julian! Thanks for watching the channel!

[@aniketchejara2525]

Amazing video

[@sempergumbie]

Thank you

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

PS I like the idea of using that harbor freight 'doctors bag's for the accessories!

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks! Yes it’s handy!

[@donaldsalas2571]

After viewing this video I plan to purchase this item. What I would do when I'm finished using this item, I would run distilled water as a final rinse to ensure hard water deposits never accumulate anywhere in the internal parts.

[@sempergumbie]

To save you some money use the discount code in my description box. I normally take the hoses off and hang them over and drain them. Tilt the unit at an angle and let it drain. I don’t use any distilled water but you can if you want. I e never had deposits in mine.

[@aashasoni3554]

Keep it up

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks!

[@ranjitsharma7956]

Cool🔥

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks

[@amansharma-ss6pp]

Become Always nice video

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks

[@LostBoysRecovery]

Nice work man new SUB im into overlanding and been looking for one of these for awhile u sold me on trying this one!!!

[@sempergumbie]

That’s awesome! What state are you in? Always great to meet new subs! This heater is definitely a game changer! Happy New Year!

[@LostBoysRecovery]

Im in PA! Hope i like the heater!😜

[@sempergumbie]

Let me know how you like it if you get one!@@LostBoysRecovery

[@LostBoysRecovery]

Yea i ordered one last nite actually

[@sempergumbie]

@@LostBoysRecovery you might be interested to our Gumbie Gathering at the Land Berween the Lakes in Kentucky in March. We will have several KZbinrs and some subscribers for some dispersed camping at the lake. Over 500 miles of shoreline to camp on!

[@komaljat8416]

you are awesome really

[@sempergumbie]

Appreciate it

[@ramchandramali5780]

Nice video quality

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks

[@sravannemiwal7255]

Good luck

[@sempergumbie]

Thank you for watching

[@jakemcclellan8399]

Nice nice. Jake McClellan The Oregon Boy 👦

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks Jake! Merry Christmas!

[@TheHockey12]

Wow, Ben. That looks pretty cool, well, hot actually. 🤭

[@sempergumbie]

It’s definitely a game changer! Merry Christmas sir!

[@adidas4275]

Looks great. Wish there was a hard case or at least soft case with it

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks Adidas! I thought the same, there might be a pelican case or a harbor frieght apache case that it may fit in. If I find out, I'll let you know. Thanks for watching the channel!

[@dandtintennessee7675]

That's a pretty awesome device...it's going to be really handy to have with you.

[@sempergumbie]

I’m looking in carrying it!

[@sanjukhokhar2074]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@chesapeakehotnut3181]

Great video! I’m in the market for our cabin in Maine. You may have just sold me on this

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks! I enjoy my unit and has. I problem at all! It puts out some very HOT water! Thanks for watching!

[@chesapeakehotnut3181]

Thanks for the quick reply. I was concerned about the temp but who needs a 120 degree shower?!! 😁

[@sempergumbie]

@@chesapeakehotnut3181 are you in Virginia?

[@chesapeakehotnut3181]

@@sempergumbie I’m actually in Maryland about 30 miles south of Annapolis

[@sempergumbie]

@@chesapeakehotnut3181 ok, used to be stationed in Virginia in the Hampton Roads area

[@retnav92]

Tried mine out camping two dsys ago. Got water out of the shower head once, then it kept shutting down, getting an E6 code on the screen. Had a shower icon and a flame icon flash before it shutdown. Gave up and heated water on the propane stove to wash camp dinner dishes. Gonna mess with it here at home and figure it out.

[@sempergumbie]

Turn your temp dial all the way down and get your water flowing first. Then slowly increase your temp dial.

[@skfootit]

The flashing display would drive me nuts!!!

[@sempergumbie]

It only flashes on camera, it doesn’t flash off camera

[@75Prelives]

Yeah that sht would make me have an epileptic seizure.

[@DexterGoneWild]

That's the screens refresh rate not syncing with the camera framerate. You don't see that in person. It's only on camera.

[@sempergumbie]

@@DexterGoneWild yup, I tell folks that all the time.

[@MajrScales]

nice video and seems like a great product .. I'm curious in terms of water intake .. can you attach a pressurized water source, like from a hose or from a water tank on a teardrop camper (pressured w/ it's own water pump) or does the water source need to come from the existing water intake hose w/ the BourgeRV water pump to intake water? thanks

[@sempergumbie]

The model I use has a submersible water pump that I have in a 10 gallon tank in my camper. It pumps about 3pm and provides plenty of pressure. It’s a great unit!

[@anilcoudhary5921]

Long time no see

[@ashudon660]

What a great video

[@sempergumbie]

Thank you

[@joedickerson9917]

Have you done a comparison with the Kakadu shower? Im going to purchase one of these in the next week or so. Thanks.

[@sempergumbie]

Joe, I haven’t since I can’t get my hands on one but I can honestly say that this is one of the best shower heaters I’ve used to date. You will definitely enjoy the unit sir

[@hauk3839]

When will they make an all electric for us solar guys

[@sempergumbie]

I use my Bluetti power station to recharge it and I have solar to my power station so technically it’s off the grid!

[@subhamchanchalani1563]

What a video ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks

[@Visaliaipa]

Couple of question. How long does one propane bottle last? Number two: for the intake side does it have a small enough hose that can be inserted into the smaller opening of a 6 gallon Igloo water jug?

[@sempergumbie]

It depends how long you let it run. I’ve had bottles last several camping trips. You have to submerge the pump into a water source so the opening has to be large enough to fit it thru

[@mauropotiguar]

I wonder if I can attach a hose from my pressurized water tank directly. Do I need the pump and a bucket ? I know that with the Joolca you dont necessarily need the pump. I interested in this unit.

[@sempergumbie]

I don’t know that answer about the pump. I have my pump submerged in an enclosed water jug. I used the bucket just for testing purposes. I guess if your water tank would keep a constant pressure it would work.

[@mayapawar5425]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@joedickerson9917]

I got mine in and tried it out today. No problems. My inlet water temperature was 68 degrees. No error code. Im going to try it out for the next week everyday and see. Will try with cooler water too. Question - can the water source be a lake or stream? Thanks.

[@sempergumbie]

That’s awesome! If your using a steam or lake, be sure to install a filter to the inlet. You don’t want debris getting in the unit. Keep me posted how the stream or lake works!

[@joedickerson9917]

Will do.

[@kumarsaanu532]

🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@ritwiksaini8382]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@TheStevehn]

Have you looked at and compare the one from Camplux? They look very similar.

[@sempergumbie]

No yet but that’s what I hear!

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Cool unit. Hate propane.

[@jeffreykropp7664]

I am not sure if this uses a lithium ion phosphate battery, or just a lithium ion 16850 battery. The former has some advantages over the latter, but costs more. I believe the phosphate version has a longer lifespan, referring to number of recharges?

[@sempergumbie]

You are correct this one has a longer lifespan. Thanks for bringing it up!

[@DexterGoneWild]

Anyone know if this works without the heater function? Lets say you have no propane bottles but still want a cold shower, will it work?

[@sempergumbie]

Yes it will still work sir. It only has a overheat shutoff protection function

[@MatthewFordVictoria]

Maybe try putting a piece of styrofoam under the tank to lift it up a bit and stop it from swaying.

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks for the info Matt! I’ll try that!

[@styledliving]

i heard this thing sucks because the overheat protection is overzealous. it can't run at a reduced heat setting. if water is warmer than 55°F it'll shutdown. sounds kinda stupid.

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks for the info, mine hasn’t shutdown on me yet, do you know how long it has to run before it overheats?

[@damonshera5828]

considering the way you are easily holding it in one hand, i would assume the nattery is small and will not last very long.

[@sempergumbie]

The battery is internal and last over 1 hour of continual use. I mention that in the video

[@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST]

I've watched a few videos on this product and it definitely has some potential but a built-in battery is actually the last thing I want for a van built because I'm going to have my lithium batteries so the problem people have pointed out with the location of the switch and having to turn it on and off all the timeand worry about the battery condition is just about a dealbreaker not sure what this company was thinking but apparently not very much

[@sempergumbie]

Thanks for the comment!

[@scott4014]

Is there a way to hook up a full size lp tank?

[@sempergumbie]

Prob with the 1lb to 20lb hose tank adaptor from Amazon. I saw someone use that on another shower once.

[@purvathakur5749]

You are like rocket 👻

[@hiteshkhanna8142]

😚😚😚😚😚

[@rangerdanger88]

Nice design but those handles need to flip down for storage

[@sempergumbie]

It would be awesome if they did!

[@kingfisher9553]

adaptable to solar recharging???

[@sempergumbie]

Unfortunately, this is not. In fact I don’t know of any units that are. If I find by that are, I’ll let you know.

[@bhaveshjangir4052]

Video filers are very offically attached

[@rangerdanger88]

Also, it seems this Bouge RV is a rebranded Camplux Nano....which may be a rebrand of another company...who knows.

[@sempergumbie]

Yeah I agree!

[@maciomacio8745]

Lake water source? Hmmmm

[@sempergumbie]

Yup!

[@jenniferronquillo8685]

Can you use this unit inside your van?

[@sempergumbie]

Yes, you can if you have a place to not splash and get everything wet. Its a great shower system!

[@jenniferronquillo8685]

​@sempergumbie Using it inside a 13ft fiberglass camper, do I need to worry about propane use inside? Need to crack a window? Thank you for your video!!!

[@sempergumbie]

Yes, anytime you use propane you want to have a window open. I also have a carbon monoxide monitor in my van as well

[@jenniferronquillo8685]

​@sempergumbie thank you so much! I think I'm going to purchase 😊

[@AC-id2bo]

No where in this video does he show charging the battery. So far I’ve ordered 2 and sent them back because the battery won’t charge. Battery switch set to on and plug it in…..nothing I noticed his battery is almost dead. I believe there’s an issue with charging the battery that’s not being addressed. Bougerv sent me this video link for reference. The manual is poorly written

[@sempergumbie]

When the battery is charged (it comes charged when you receive it) it won’t allow you to charge it when the battery is full. The screen will go off. People think that the battery is dead when they look at the icon level. When the battery gets low, only the red bar will show. Many folks confuse the indicator as low because it shows all levels when full including the red bar

[@StupidTeenageVideos]

This is a rebrand camplux

[@ramsheeta5016]

Crazy Evil

[@derf_the_mule1405]

Your description does not match the sellers specifications. Seller says Li_Ion (NMC) battery at 2.5Ahr. You said 25Ahr LiFePO battery. There are tremendous differences between those claims. The "flashing" display is the difference between the camera's detection rate and the display refresh rate. I wonder if it can be used with a pressurized source without the pump. Problem with any Lithium based battery is that you cannot let it sit; it must be charged at least once per year or it will go bad. Manufacturers conveniently forget to remind the consumer that this neglect will not be covered under warranty. The propane bottle is a problem that needs to be addressed. Also, I am leery of the plastic quick connects that may break easily and may be proprietary.

[@sempergumbie]

I sure hope I use my shower more than once per year! Thanks for the comments.

[@memosarmiento2861]

Great Video. Just purchased mine today based off your video review. Cant wait to put it in use

[@krishtyagi223]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@user.ogungunsuns]

Still requires Propane! Need a propane no e free rechargeable water heater

[@sempergumbie]

What free are you talking about?

[@user.ogungunsuns]

🚫Propane free/battery power only@@sempergumbie

[@user.ogungunsuns]

Without propane@@sempergumbie

[@benjaminsutton1270]

The energy required for that is massive. Don't expect to see a battery-operated instant water heater any time soon.

[@user.ogungunsuns]

@@benjaminsutton1270 do u know of AC /heater other than WAVE-from Ecoflow