Ultimate Jeep Overland Camping Shower Setup

[@canyonoverland5003]

I have an ALU-CAB shower enclosure fixed to my Tacoma, but I haven't settled on a hot water system yet. I'm picky hehe. My first choice was yours from Quick Pitch, but my local overlanding shop who is the sole supplier in my area for Quick Pitch is having seemingly endless supply problems importing stuff. I gave this video a thumbs up. This will encourage the KZbin algorithm to recommend more of your videos in the future. Well done!

[@KramerJunction]

haha thanks for the boost! Have you checked out the Joolca all in one shower system? It's pricey, but it's a nice self contained setup.

[@williamfenner9526]

My set up is almost exactly the same as yours, but I added a support poles to the out side ends of the Quik Pitch bars using 2 Coleman Fiberglass Tent Pole Repair Kits. These poles keep the bars from sagging and keep the canvas from blowing in the wind and sticking to you while your wet.

[@KramerJunction]

William Fenner ohh I get what you’re saying, that’s a good idea and sounds easier than having to stake the corners down. I’d be interested to see pictures of that. That shower room is definitely not ideal in high winds the way it is

[@Alex_from_Texas]

Dude, this is amazing, thank you for the detail in your video....now the ol' squeaky, rusty wheel is turning in my head...

[@KramerJunction]

haha that was exactly my intent. I just wanted to give people an idea

[@brendonshave7776]

This shower is what I use at my house actually. Only I’ve got a 60g water tank and a 20g propane tank oh and I removed the California water flow restrictive gizmo inside the shower head and it’s so good.

[@KramerJunction]

Haha yes I know exactly which gizmo you’re talking about 😂 I left mine in place to help force me to conserve water since I have a finite supply lol Glad to hear it has been working out for you on the regular 👍🏻

[@tonyperkins203]

$1000 is pretty expensive for a shower setup. Granted it can be used for other things, but this is definitely high end. Kudos to you for splurging.

[@KramerJunction]

If you count the En Suite, water heater, pump and Water tank plus some tubing and fitting it’s just under $800. The tank kinda has multiple purposes, but definitely cheaper options. Yeah, it’s a luxury setup for sure haha After days on the road it definitely feels like money well spent though. I’ve taken my mom and other female company on long trips and they definitely appreciate it lol I went down a rabbit hole with this setup, for sure lol Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏻

[@KramerJunction]

If you count the En Suite, water heater, pump and Water tank plus some tubing and fitting it’s just under $800. The tank kinda has multiple purposes, but definitely cheaper options. Yeah, it’s a luxury setup for sure haha After days on the road it definitely feels like money well spent though. I’ve taken my mom and other female company on long trips and they definitely appreciate it lol I went down a rabbit hole with this setup, for sure lol Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏻

[@ryankernus]

Best setup I’ve seen yet. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheKypshak]

Fantastic, this is exactly what I was looking for

[@MsQtrrider21]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks great video, concise information and to the point! 👏 👏

[@KramerJunction]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it 👍🏻

[@manubisbee1]

Agreed!

[@jwat2396]

Very cool. I have a two door jl. I have to use some very serious ingenuity to make things do double duty so this is a very serious upgrade that serves three or four different problems. Thanks for the vid.

[@KramerJunction]

I'm happy you liked it. Thanks!

[@purepelican8972]

This amazes me. I use a plastic bottle of water out the back of my van at night. $4. Simple system. You blokes have gone all soft - hot shower, ensuite and toilet seat! Lol.

[@praxton]

Who cares?

[@kalikasurf]

😂 he said ‘grab your bottom’ 😂

[@marcosdzed]

Bro you did great on this, as a result I am going to copy this exactly.

[@KramerJunction]

Haha thank you! My setup has changed a lot since I made this video but it worked great that way for a long time! There are links in the video description for everything I used if you need help tracking down parts 👍🏻

[@johnwyoder]

Thanks for this! Getting ready to do some boondocking later this year, and I think the on-demand water heater will be a very good addition to our setup.

[@Wastelander13]

Great setup. Thank you for sharing.

[@KramerJunction]

I’m happy you like what I’m doing. Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@aureliobarrientos5582]

That’s pretty cool

[@AtomkeySinclair]

Well the water system is neat. Don't really need the shower room I would think. Cool content.

[@KramerJunction]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it 👍🏻

[@bernicehoggsfav]

Man! Spectacular setup!

[@KramerJunction]

Thanks! I’m glad you like it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oscie]

damn, 80 views in 30 minutes, you popping on the charts! nicley done ghost! also you are SET for camping!

[@rupe53]

Always amazed at how crafty people are when it comes to personal comfort in the wilderness. OTOH, $569 for the shower enclosure (the web site price) I think I'd just stand out in the open. Yer in the boondocks anyway and nobody around so why not?

[@KramerJunction]

Yeah the price for the metal enclosure version is definitely somewhat steep, but the quality is definitely top notch. A big part of that is also because they are imported from South Africa. Haha I have definitely stood butt nekked and showered out in the middle of nowhere before, but when there have been others around it has definitely come in handy. I also may or may not have pooped in a grocery store parking lot and used it for some other activities, but I’ll spare you 😉

[@rupe53]

@@KramerJunction ... I get the humor. (we're not far apart there) I'm just more of a DIY guy doing some quick math and figuring you've got near a grand into a shower with the heater, enclosure, tank bracket, etc. I also own one of those heaters. (pretty sweet idea) Last year I cobbled up some stray camping gear and used 2 adjustable tent poles on my roof rack to support a tarp that hung over the side of my vehicle. For another $20 I could have bought a shower curtain and hung that instead IOW, a multi use system of support that takes up very little space and only a few more minutes to set up, depending on the use. BTW, I also did some math on using a standard 20 lb BBQ tank for the shower and I figured around 600 showers at 3 minutes each, 1.5 gpm flow rate. Been using the same tank for years!

[@KramerJunction]

@@rupe53 I think one of the most ingenious setups I’ve seen was a hula hoop with a shower curtain attached to it. Probably $20 worth of parts and makes a huge enclosure. I definitely went off the deep end with my setup lol 😂🤷‍♂️

[@rupe53]

@@KramerJunction ... I like the idea of a hula-hoop but even that needs support. The best idea I ever came up with was to bring my portable heater to a music festival, along with 600 ft of garden hose. I mounted it on a tree at the edge of a field by my camp and let people use it. (just a rubber mat on the ground with no curtain) You can't imagine the line of naked people waiting to get clean after a few days in the heat of summer.... especially the young mothers with sticky kids. How much do you charge for a shower? (Yeah, I put out a coffee can for donations but it only covered a tank of propane) My real answer was I charge a hug... AFTER you shower. I can't tell you how many repeat customers I had. I did that for about 8 years in a row at the same festival. Good gig if you can get it.

[@lesparker7949]

Good setup mate

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

That is bad ass!

[@notyouagain1428]

Outstanding

[@KramerJunction]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

" In a PINCH you can also use it as a bathroom"........I see what you did there.

[@KramerJunction]

Haha no pun intended 😂😂

[@SASRIGS4X4]

Well this is a little fancy isn’t it 🧐 So good tho!

[@KramerJunction]

Haha I like to travel in comfort

[@downrigger]

Efficient installation ! Thank you for sharing !

[@jarrod1687]

Love it mate, going a similar setup in a gu patrol soon

[@christophermartinez5314]

Awesome videos

[@KramerJunction]

Thanks! I'm happy you like them!

[@TheRealitarian]

In a pinch, you can pinch a loaf.

[@KramerJunction]

Haha anywhere, any time 😉👍🏻

[@Ibitehardcore1]

Nicely done ✅

[@KramerJunction]

Thanks ✌

[@lesstraveled4740]

Love it!

[@NigelNaughton]

Nice work.

[@KramerJunction]

Nigel Naughton Thanks! I appreciate it! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a like if you want to see more in the future 😉

[@denveradventures589]

Really dude I thought this is gonna be like some dumb rich boulder Colorado shit but then you have to pull the South Africa card now I totally want one because it’s from South Africa

[@KramerJunction]

Denver Adventures haha probably would have been cheaper to buy from Boulder than imported from SA, but totally worth it...game changer 😂😂🙌

[@rcooper4639]

Awesome!

[@queenlite6410]

Ummm this is badass

[@KramerJunction]

Queen Lite Thanks, Queen!!

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

Being a guy that lives in his jeep....ima do this

[@KramerJunction]

Haha awesome id love to see your setup 👍🏻

[@kingdomoverlanding]

Very cool!!!!!!

[@KramerJunction]

Kingdom Overlanding thanks 👍🏻

[@outdoorzee919]

Don't your feet get pretty muddy when taking a shower? Seems like you would need some sort of slatted platform to stand on . . ?

[@KramerJunction]

I used to just use my door mat, but now I use a slatted bamboo platform. It's meant to be like a floor mat for when you get out of the shower. Only down side is it requires water to rinse it off after.

[@themetalmaiden7462]

Great info, looks to be well thoughtout. I'm gathering ideas for a camper van and was looking for ideas like this. Have you had any damage to your Jeeps top from the heat of the water heater? Heat from that unit is a concern I have, so some real world experience would be appreciated. Thanks, and enjoy your adventures.

[@jakramer1958]

So easy

[@jreca]

I have an ARB roof rack, how did you mount it on your tube rack?

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Grab Your Bottom.

[@tmlkmb6881]

Do you have a link for the cord adaptor you used to plug into the cigarette lighter for the pump? Also, I live in Arizona…have the front runner slim line roof rack with the Roofnest condor xl mounted on top along with the front runner 42l roof mount water tank how would you recommend mounting the pump to prime the water on top and is it waterproof? If not would you have an alternative suggestion? Sorry to ask so many questions I’m a single gal who’s looking to just do some over landing with my 3 pitbulls a hot shower would be so nice but idk how to run a set up but LOVE what you have here!!! Thanks so much for your input and suggestions!! Cheers!! Oh ps….2016 Jeep Rubicon Jk… with Ezi awn manta 270 awning… definitely LOVE the goodies from South Africa….I’m buying the shower tent tonight!!

[@patchrockit]

does it get moldy/gross? i imagine it'd dry itself off fairly quickly, but rolling up moisture in there..

[@gyunyoung5809]

👍👍👍

[@KramerJunction]

Thanks!

[@ryankernus]

Do you use that Frontrunner tank for your drinking water as well? If so, how do you filter and receive it?

[@KramerJunction]

I only use the water for cleaning/bathing. I have separate water containers I use for storing water I plan to filter for drinking. For filtering I use a sawyer mini water filter, hooked up to a storage bag then transfer it to 1 gallon jugs for my fridge.

[@ryankernus]

@@KramerJunction Got it! Thank you for the quick and helpful reply :)

[@scottvaughan1512]

Thanks for posting. Very cool JK setup for hot watet. Who makes the strap on your tire holding your propane and gas tanks?

[@KramerJunction]

Scott Vaughan it’s the EZRack made by Rock Slide Engineering. I think there’s a link in the video description down below

[@scottvaughan1512]

@@KramerJunction perfect thanks!

[@KramerJunction]

Scott Vaughan Or actually I think the link is in my fuel carrier video

[@KramerJunction]

Scott Vaughan don’t forget to subscribe and follow for future content 👍🏻😉

[@jpipes915]

I’m curious if you can set up your roof tent and the shower. If your rig was 4d do you think you could have the tent and shower out at the same time?

[@KramerJunction]

J P watch my rig walk around video and you’ll see it all out at the same time and how it works 👍🏻

[@SquarebodyRon]

That tank should fit a jeep tj you think?

[@shawntaylor1988]

Well Done. I'm almost done building my system. It is the same idea as yours. Do you have a dual battery system? Also are those just quick rubber clamps holding the heater to the roof rack? Thanks for sharing.

[@KramerJunction]

Yes I have a genesis dual battery system. I use a pair of quickfist clamps to hold my little shovel to my rack but when I need to hang my heater I just remove the shovel and use one of the rubber clamps to hold it up

[@shawntaylor1988]

@@KramerJunction Nice, dig a hole then take a shower. perfect.

[@adidas4275]

How long do you get out of that 5lb propane tank taking a shower? Looks like a nice setup other than the size of the hot water heater

[@KramerJunction]

The water heater I have is definitely on the larger size. There are much smaller heaters out there that would be better suited for this. I’m actually working on a more compact setup and I actually found a hot water heater that fits in one of my side storage bags. That propane tank holds a remarkable amount of propane, you will easily run out of water ten times over before that tank even thinks about running dry. I use the tank for a couple different purposes so it would be hard for me to say exactly, but the tank does hold a ton of propane

[@jackg8478]

@@KramerJunction Can you share the smaller heater that you are looking at?

[@KramerJunction]

@@jackg8478 I will be working on that video very soon 👍🏻

[@LivingSmallLivingMobile1]

Great video. Ordering parts now. What fitting did you use to go from 1/2 ID to gas land inlet

[@overlandingsh.t]

Hi. Great video! Do you open your RTT on the same side as the shower annex? I’m looking at a similar setup but have to mount the annex on the same side that our iKamper opens up. Thanks!

[@florindagonzalez5700]

How come it has a bunch of ribbons at the top?

[@KramerJunction]

Those are the tail ends of the height or length adjustment straps

[@expatconn7242]

You don’t say where to get it at ?

[@KramerJunction]

There are links for everything in the video description 👍🏻

[@Lingers24]

Hey mate, What’s the tyre mount you have for your gas and fuel? Interested in something similar!

[@KramerJunction]

Josh Lindgren It’s all mounted on a Rockslide engineering EZ Rack, if you look back in my earlier videos I did a full showcase of what I used 👍🏻

[@Capozzi3]

Can the heater be kepted outside? It is waterproof?

[@KramerJunction]

I wouldn’t submerge it but I know they are ok for outdoor use. I’m not 100% sure how much water they can’t take though, there are components like the igniter inside. Definitely don’t want to leave it out in freezing temps as residual water inside the heat exchanger will freeze and expand causing damage. I keep it in the back of the Jeep and always turn it upside down to get most of the residual water out

[@yoyartube]

Where/how do you pack that unit up when not in use?

[@420happybat]

Won’t take a shower next to the vehicle as it makes mud and a mess by it

[@KramerJunction]

Yeah you definitely want to be selective about where you shower. I have a wooden platform that I put down on the ground to help mitigate this 👍🏻

[@420happybat]

@@KramerJunction a platform on the ground at all times as I don’t want dirty feet as I shower away from the camp area to make sure there is no mud puddle left

[@jcs5202]

@@KramerJunction You could always replace the shower head hose with a much longer piece and shower away from the truck, but that'd defeat the purpose of that nice en-suit shower room.....but no mess. Great vid!

[@maxinpains6937]

Is it still functioning ? LoL 🤣

[@KramerJunction]

Haha yeah just recently made some changes so it’s an easier setup, but it’s still in service 😉

[@jrkeyesful]

Do you find it normal for the pressure to go down 1-2 lbs per hour after pumping up?

[@KramerJunction]

I’m thinking you mean for the on demand pump? The water pressure from the pump stays constant for me and as long as your fitting fitting are tight with no leaks it shouldn’t cycle until used. I forget to turn the pump off constantly and have had on it for days and weeks at a time and never hear it kick it. At one point I heard the pump cycling occasionally and saw a leak which was easy to fix by tightening fittings. I don’t have a pressure gauge or anything like that hooked up so I couldn’t even tell you if I had a slight pressure loss, but if I did I would eventually hear the pump cycle.

[@ramonguzman3179]

Do you have the link to buy one!!

[@KramerJunction]

There are links for everything in the video description 👍🏻

[@YTdude562]

Shower head?

[@KramerJunction]

The shower comes with a simple shower head that has an on/off switch

[@jaedelosreyes4571]

Do they ship to hawaii

[@KramerJunction]

I’m sure they will, for a price. I have a link in the video description for the site I used to purchase mine. I’m sure they would be more than willing if you contacted them 👍🏻

[@GwPoKo]

Yikes. $450 for a shower curtain seems a little too steep. nice review otherwise!

[@spec24]

What the hell is with these privacy shelters hanging off the vehicles with no roof? Who wants to take a shit in the rain???

[@jakramer1958]

So easy