The Ultimate Camping Upgrade: Joolca Shower & Sink Review

[@kbc1883]

I love the CONCEPT of the Joolca system (I have the full set up like you, complete with en-suite tent), but the REALITY of the unit is a bit disappointing. For those considering use of this product for more rigorous situations: I live off grid and use it daily. The components don’t hold up well with use and the flame/heat has a hard time being steady when turned lower for summer use. The faucet on/off button breaks easily (I’ve been through 3 in 8 months) and the hoses break off the quick connect, sometimes mid shower, spraying precious water everywhere. The 12V cord for the pump breaks repeatedly and has been replaced multiple times. Luckily Joolca customer service has been great and I have extended warranties because I bought when their delivery dates got very delayed, so they gave extra years. It does take time to get the replacements, so we’ve been weeks without a shower at times while waiting for parts to arrive. So, if you are just using for camping where an issue will be annoying but just part of the camping experience, I think the thoughtful design will be satisfying. But if you plan to rely on it more regularly and/or breaking components will really bother you, buy with caution. My hope is that they continue to improve quality and reliability over time.

[@kbc1883]

@@clairv.74 If I were to do it again, I’d create my own system from a good quality 12v pump, a well-built portable propane shower, and my own wiring with waterproof on/off switch. There are KZbin videos showing how others have created similar systems. I don’t need the portability and ease of set up that Joolca provides as much as I need reliable quality that I can easily replace/fix on my own without waiting months for replacement parts from Joolca. As manufacturing and shipping back ups continue to increase, I expect the time to get things from Joolca will be even slower. Better to have components that I can replace by going to my local hardware store.

[@BillieRC]

Very helpful ty for commenting on this :)

[@Paeoniarosa]

@@clairv.74 I bought the same unit, but the 13, and I agree. Waste of money.

[@kbc1883]

Feb 2022 Update: My Joolca HOPTAP water heater has died after less than 18 months of use. Something on the inside of the heater broke during a colder night here in North Carolina and water came spewing out the top. It is not repairable, so is headed to the landfill. Joolca customer service told me it was not covered by my 3 year warranty because it was likely frost damage, which is not covered. They said they would replace it for $200. I declined, explaining that so many components of the system had broken that I was not willing to spend additional money and would be switching to another option. They did respond and say they had decided they would replace it for free. So again, the customer service has been great, but I am out hot water for the weeks as I wait for the replacement, which is really hard when I rely on it for dishes, laundry, and showers.

[@K9_NINA]

Ty for the update

[@debbiebrugman4543]

After watching yours I watched a few more videos about this shower and I have to tell you yours was the best as far as showing all the parts, how they connected, how it worked and tips and tricks. I came back and watched yours again and I just ordered the Joolca. Cannot wait to get it.

[@jmalinowski1000]

Definently the best review. I purchased the nomad kit because of y'all.

[@textech6218]

Lovin my Joolca. I've been living outdoors for 10 months straight and it's given me the opportunity to see what works and what doesn't outdoors. Over $20,000 spent on outdoor equipment and this little jewel is the best buy of any. There are cheaper solutions, but this is the best. It does take some care and getting familiar with the settings. But well worth it to have hot water on demand. Super hot weather here so I find that water pressure set at 4 and temp just barely on gives me a good temp between 84° & 104°. I've used this thing on the go for a month, setting it up and putting it away every night and I've used it as a permanent setup and I love it. Sometimes I just sit with it an drink coffee lol.

[@CodyandKellie]

😂 SAME! We love it and can not live without it

[@textech6218]

@@CodyandKellie unfortunately after posting this I went to do some work and get dirty. Came back to pump running non-stop and no water leaking or running. Pump totally destroyed itself. 40 days to replace.

[@DavidMcGinn-wj2dk]

This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. kzbin.infoUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).

[@chrisharriman5245]

I just got told, "Baby , that's what we need". Have to agree, really nice shower kit. Thanks for reviewing.

[@halftarohalfkumara8164]

I had watched COUNTLESS videos on the Joolca system before I watched your video. This video by you and your wife is hands down the most thorough and thoughtful video that answered not only my questions but made me consider things that I had not thought of. Thank you! I had to like and subscribe 😆👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@henrikm4657]

I have a very similar setup on my camper trailer, but its a different brand. Hot showers in the wilderness is a game changer!

[@dianeibsen5994]

Heinrich what brand do you have?..do you mind me asking

[@henrikm4657]

@@dianeibsen5994 mine is an Eccotemp L5.

[@kenbaker4528]

Wow kudos to the guys who designed that entire setup, they thought of everything. Great review both of you.

[@christophermichaelson1598]

why wont the unit run off the same jacket of power pack powering the rest of it lol

[@ronanrogers4127]

@@christophermichaelson1598 power draw. The water heater requires minimal power, just enough for ignition and the display, so it only needs 2 double D cell batteries. The pump is more energy intensive, plus it is situated far from the heaters, especially if it’s drawing from a pond/stream so it can’t power the hot water lol

[@sc5493]

Once again, I appreciate y’all’s positive energy and mutual respect for one another. Lovely couple. Good review.

[@marieandpreciouscuteanimal5010]

Just what I was looking for. If you're going to go camping, you need a shower tent and heated water. Love it!

[@justjo1711]

This is the best and most thorough explanation of how to use this water heater that I have seen. Most of them set it up inside and don't even bother to put water or power to it. Thank you!

[@jackgoldman1]

Excellent. I have an off the grid cabin. This will be perfect. Thank you for your efforts. Much appreciated.

[@erinmalone2669]

Wow. You can bring everything AND the kitchen sink! A hot shower? Amazing

[@Jennifer72ification]

Thank you guys so much for the amazing review! I have had my eye on this product since it was a pre-order. I first got a portable propane tankless waterheater from wish like 6 years ago- but, since its wish (LOL) the igniter was upside down, so it wouldnt light. Then, I got another from amazon and got a pump and filter and the whole nine yards (all separate purchases) and put it all together just to smell leaky gas. I got tired of this mess and went for it and bought the Nomad kit. The price alone pays for itself in lack of frustration. The ease of everything and the quick connect for the hoses are a HUGE selling point. I am a huge camper and outdoors person as well and being able to clean up and have my dishes not be nasty from trying to clean them in cold water is going to allow me to stay out for longer periods of time! I am so over the moon and I cannot wait for it to arrive! You guys did an amazing review!

[@jacquelinejensen5360]

Great review & very helpful comments. Thank you for sharing your Joolca & thank you to those who left comments.

[@joannem1746]

I have seen this in many off grid settings, but you are the first one I have found that actually shows how to hook it up, use it and control it :D Thank you very much !!

[@Jay-hr3rh]

I felt like saying amen everytime he speaks.

[@darryldrax606]

Thanks for explaining the unit I just saw a commercial on another video I was watching but it really didn't tell you all about the product this is something I've been looking for and I know it's the year later thanks for explaining it and you got another subscriber

[@alanosborne1947]

I was camping this week at Oyster Point CG in the Croatan NF and posted on the FB Dome Life page. What I didn't post was I made a shower using a 12 volt RV pump,some hose and an old cooler to hold the heated water. I waited until dark and set everything up behind my camper and took a hot shower buck nekkid and under the stars it was the most exhilarating shower I've ever had! Everything worked great but it's only a temporary set up. I envision the Joolca to be implemented into my camper trailer build and believe it would work well! Thanks for the review it's definitely a game changer when it comes to doing dishes and off grid showers. I did buy a shower tent but couldn't use it due to the high winds!

[@CodyandKellie]

Nice!

[@MichaelDiazrandom]

That's some up town high rent there. Lol. We where thinking about getting this also, especially after rendezvous last year. Awesome review, thanks

[@teristinybuslife8161]

I'm just now seeing this. I've been unable to watch for awhile. I'm about to start with a shuttle bus off grid. This info is so helpful. Thank you!!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING & INPUT . GOING TO HAVE TO CHECK THEM OUT . BEAUTIFUL AREA SCENERY VIDEO WEATHER FOOTAGE LANDSCAPE COLORS 👌 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS & BE WITH YOU BOTH 🙏 ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨

[@user-gn5uy6lx7z]

Now, that just took camping out to a whole different level. I'm going to check it out now. Thanks for the video

[@Joolca]

Hey guys! Great review, thanks so much for sharing :D

[@cibablea]

This is fantastic! Thank you for such a thorough and excellent Creekside review. Just bought one! And gave you the credit.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Terrific review. Thank you. 🙏💝

[@jameslawson8032]

Great 'tag team' presentation. Fabulous explanation!

[@jecrpalier]

100 deg wow. And that stream water is ice man. I don’t care if it’s summer it’s cold as shit. Amazing

[@dnakiso]

Always feels good to take a nice shower-cold or hot.

[@CodyandKellie]

You got that right!

[@aron2199]

Need to unplug those little caps that stop water coming out and ensure you drain the system totally off water. Not much an issue in warmer climate as it only serve to reduce chance of corrosion but in colder climate where the water may freeze, it might crack some inner components. Other thing to remember is that you will spend the first 3-5 litre of water getting up to its maximum temp rise, and the maximum rise of water temp is only 30c (not sure what’s in F)... so depending on your tolerance level, it might still be too cold if your water source temperature is 5-10c or below. You can preheat your water source in a bucket and draw from it.

[@seelanrengasamy]

Brilliant review, i am thinking of converting my van into a camper so this was really helpful thank you from seelan in the UK

[@russellbarndt6579]

Absolutely the very Best review I have seen on this system ....grateful to you Both

[@MikeTrieu]

Wow, this is like the grown-up version of the Zodi kit! 🤯

[@richardduke9788]

Nice unit , with all the parts stored conveniently! Thanks for the video review 😀 !

[@brendahone2509]

You both so deserve this. I am so happy for you. Enjoy it. Great product review.

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

Thankfull I was gifted one along with the enclosures.

[@vickiemorris6939]

I just found y'all on youtube about a week ago and........ I am obsessed with you two!! Y'all are awesome!! I love watching you at all the camping places you go and I love all the cooking Kellie does! I love to go camping and y'all have expired me to do and make stuff. Thank y'all for all your vlogs!!!!! Love Vickie from Bardstown Ky,

[@lindahardy8713]

Initially, I thought this was a great solution for me, but it’s way out of my budget. It is a great product tho & I imagine many will purchase & enjoy.

[@meanders9221]

This is the highest priced version of three. Check their website.

[@RogueOntheRoad]

You can put together your own version from general parts. Buy a part a month until you have what you want.

[@TheRubeeRose]

This is awesome. Will save so much of my fresh water while I'm out camping. You've shown how easy is to setup & use.

[@eddiepeterson580]

Another great Australian product

[@juanduenas1943]

Just pre ordered. Nice video. This really did seem like the best plug and play option.

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

I've actually been looking for one of these. This video was helpful! Gonna ad this one to my Amazon wish list

[@russellbarndt6579]

Excellent review ,thank you for doing

[@ritasmoot1823]

Another awesome video!! Thank you guys!!!

[@808monsta96816]

Thankyou for making the best demonstration on this product!

[@normabumbaugh6929]

I saw this reviewed on another channel... I won’t mention any names but his initials are Bob Wells...I was wondering what you did with the water inlet hose and how noisy it was. Thanks for a very detailed, great review. Don’t get me wrong Bob IS the man!

[@sashanealand8315]

seems like a lot of set up! I like the all in one units better like Hike crew or Base Camp

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Definitely a cool, all-in-one set up! 🔥

[@torivibing9311]

im actually gonna be buying land and building my own house on it, i don't wanna spend 15K to have plumbing set up in the middle of nowhere so this is actually really cool IMO

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Good one.

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

That’s quite a unit! Well put together! I’m assuming it must be well vented (used outside)! Looks like a great addition to a camp! Thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@Versatile668]

That is what I need I'm currently left in a bad situations where I have no hot water that right there would be a must because it's always seems like that is constantly happening to where I cannot depend on a man I hate to say that I hate to be that way but. That is another reason why I buy certain things just in case I become homeless again. They're selling my home anyways they're auctioning It Off I'm not trying to put all this on here but I appreciate these pages you know exactly what I need to figure out on what I have to get or have. Right now I have to use a coffee pot to have hot water

[@CodyandKellie]

We have used this for our daily shower for a year and it’s great!

[@tonygulick9289]

Nice demo.hope this product holds up for you,I like the joolca and try to stay positive about quality and dependability ,there's always a couple comments and reviews that send people running,well I hope everything works for along time🍺

[@pjf7943]

It's So Easy Even A Caveman Can Do It..!! LOL! (I couldn't help myself, LOL!) 'Junction' might be more appropriate than splice... All joking aside, this is a well done and informative video..

[@NoName-zq6ic]

Splitter(2-way).

[@bkrafter]

Awesome demonstration, just the way it should be done. You guys rock. Thank you :D

[@patricelopatin]

a swiveling sprinkle sprayer on the end of the sink tap would save water and be more efficient for rinsing off dishes.

[@gavinclark3266]

Great vid, very informative, thanks guys from Australia

[@RogueOntheRoad]

I have a small power station which has a small BMS on it. I tried to power an RV water pump with it but the current limit is less than the pump use. I had to switch the pump to another power station I built myself. The power station needs to be big enough to supply the current the pump needs. The "splice" is a "Y" adapter.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Thank you for sharing this device. I have been eyeing the Mr. Heater BOSS system, but I much prefer a on demand system with flame shut off and reigniter. Reading reviews, in May 2021 the nomad model was $429 instead of $519 now (April 2022). Something like a Camplux or any Chinese generic brand is half the price but lacks the polish.

[@wolfbisbing486]

Now that’s great camping material lol. Thank you

[@joshlegare]

Great review guys! Love the info and y’all have a great personality and dynamic on camera! Been looking at one of these for a while and this review was much more helpful. I just gotta figure out where I’m gonna put it!

[@christianfiguroa7147]

Wow That Amazing Thanks. Be Very Well

[@jasonschlencker8108]

The cheap solar shower bags that we have were on sale at 2 for $9.95 in our local Anaconda, so I bought 10. I have seen them on sale as low as $4.00 each in Anaconda. We can solar heat up to 200L for the ensuite 12v shower system powered from our solar charged 1987 Cub Camp-O-Matic Offroad 380 camper trailer. If the water is not warm enough for a shower, it can be heated a bit more in a big stainless steel pot over a fire. Any empty bags are filled with the same 12v shower pump from a creek in the morning. I had a thought of joining 3 bags together with hose T pieces connected to just 1 nozzle for increased capacity and pressure without using any 12v power. We don't have any LPG system in our camper trailer, but we do have a few cheap gas canister camp stoves if not able to make an open fire. Regards, Jas. VK4FJGS

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you for the information

[@seanwilliams5053]

I wish they would update the case for this unit so it was more rectangular like the Basecamp showers/heaters. I want the Basecamp form factor, but the bells and whistles (like the sink setup) from this one. The fact you can't set this flat on the ground without a special shelf is a bummer.

[@dianeibsen5994]

Thank you for the very thorough video.. thank you all so much for using biodegradable, non toxic soaps💖🌏💖

[@FloMoLBow]

Looks like everything is really well thought out!

[@jusjukinallen8845]

Great video and great presentation about it.

[@Rincon009]

Wow! That thing is brilliant!

[@PaulHeirendt]

Another great video - however I missed Cody’s awesome drone videography;)

[@mmdl9297]

Excellent and thorough video, well done.

[@lillypatience]

That looks like an awesome kit! Thanks for the review. I wish I could justify getting one especially since it’s on sale now.

[@melissabenson6749]

@Lilian Tong. If you don’t mind, what’s the price & what was the “sale” price you found??

[@lillypatience]

@@melissabenson6749 just $30 difference. Joolca was selling at $399 for a limited time. Now it’s $429.

[@AliceinWanderland-USA]

Thank you for the review!!! Very detailed and you answered every question I had!!

[@emp1668]

Awesome who even needs a house.

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Nice!!!! Thank you Working on a setup this may be the way to go

[@blakemarshall6374]

Great vid thanks guys, I bought one for at home wall mounted in my pool area, so awesome

[@benjamindavis3874]

Great show !!!!! Ben

[@zerolevel100]

Great review - thank you guys! I’m having a Joolca system installed in my van fit out. Cheers

[@markbunker5934]

Brilliant engineering

[@lisahalamka9717]

That was a great review and explanation! I've looked at the Joolca before and wondered if it was as easy to set up as they claim. Seems it is!

[@ibdaffy]

That, without qualification, is the most versatile shower system for camping I've seen and includes everything, even the kitchen sink! Great product and great practical and very useful review guys! I would like to send a small package to you (yes, a little something from me, to show my appreciation for all the hard work, time and energy you put into the videos). How can I get it to you? Please let me know. Catch up with you on Thursday 8:00pm CST!

[@CodyandKellie]

Awwwww thank you! Email [e-mail] so we can send you our address

[@moniquesmith773]

Hey Kelly how are you guys doing ? I just watched your blog today I just received my joolca 2 weeks ago . It works great ! And I was just thinking about you guys should get one I’m so happy for you guys , you guys are the best , I just ordered 2 mugs for mom and I when we are on our little adventures lol I also purchased a tee shirt and a sticker I wanted to know if you guys were getting anymore t shirts in a 2X cause everything I wanted in that size was sold out , please get some more I love supporting you guys . You really make my day . Take care and please be safe. ♥️

[@CodyandKellie]

Thank you for supporting us! We just got the blue logo in and we will order the tent t and the green bear this year.

[@moniquesmith773]

THANKS GUYS❤️

[@elindorov]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@mrearloutdoors]

Great video, very informative. The only thing I don't like about the Joolca is that the filter don't filter out 99.99% of pathogens from water. I believe the filter Is only used to keep out debris. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@CodyandKellie]

Your correct

[@deaconessfaithcommunitynur4745]

Nice kit and really good review.

[@philwilliams2294]

Love you guys and your videos!

[@conniewaite1996]

Hadn't heard of them.excellent review

[@jpadventures7880]

Omg amazing review thanks so much! I’m looking into one

[@debbyrymer9298]

Wow I love it thank you both for explaining how it works makes it easier to use

[@peteturn1782]

I would have liked to see the propane gas connection to make sure I had everything covered. Thanks for your help

[@TheWhimsicalFamily]

This is great! Unfortunately I already did my own kit because I never knew about this kit! But it works great too!

[@kimlittleton4943]

This is super cool !!!

[@neomis0119]

Just ordered the Nomad kit.

[@jusgibs]

That was a really good review.

[@glennwood198]

I agree great couple. just ordered my water pump sink and all. $460 something. Do have a shower tent but like the poles that stay att. so may get another. thanks. I am 65 and mostly camp other than tent. Do have several but like to be able to use cot and stand in it. Have a not to fancy cargo trailer with bed, that causes me to burn gas in my F150. That is making me thing hard about tent and taking my RAV4 with three to 4 times MPG. Do yall plan to do a camp out with viewers in near future???? I do plan to go somewhere soon. Have to bring sister stuff IN North Car. so know there is a lot of good stuff that way. Any bike park cheap to free spots please let me know.

[@XxN8iVeSc0uTxX]

Cool video guys.

[@Maria-Aus]

Excellent video thank you!

[@mega-hb4re]

I really like this system but my concern is the filter looks pretty darn cheap and not a good filtering system but I guess you can add an online water hose filter. Also it will be so cool if they made this rechargeable for better portability

[@CodyandKellie]

The filter only filters out debris

[@GypsyJvan]

thanks...on ur hot water system.. Gypsy J

[@52Tracker]

Best review Ive seen!👍👍

[@davidheflin5847]

Nice! Great video!