camplux 5l 1.32 gpm outdoor portable propane tankless water heater

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4 жыл бұрын

Check out this shower set up for camping. I have this set up for use in my tiny house as well as a single wide trailer that does not have city water connection.
--Failures as of yet:
shower line separated which needed taped. June 2021-------------
The way I have this set up provides me about 7 to 10 minutes of shower time. My basic propane tank will last a few months.Me personally I have not went through an entire tank yet but I also do not use this every day. Let’s say I have used it probably about 100 times and I have yet to replace a tank.
PROPANE IS OUTSIDE NEVER KEEP IT INSIDE YOU’RE HOME
MUST BE HUNG AS VERTICAL AS POSSIBLE OR IT WILL NOT LIGHT. ( I found that out the hard way )
As of 11-5-21
Still using this unit, replaced the metal shower hose due to manufacture defect. For a few dollars I got a section of reinforced water line from the hardware store along with hose clamps. Solved the issue for very cheap. Still runnin !
As of December 2021 it’s still working, I over tightened the shower head so that’s gonna need swapped out but it’s still firing up and working well. Also purchased a new camplux water pump. Both work well.

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@yesman4048 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Just bought one for my cabin. Arrives today and excited about using it.

@mattofmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats !

@mattofmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

I have used mine quite a bit, I’m still happy with it. Hope yours is working well.

@JustPassinThru70 Жыл бұрын

Thanks McGiver, everything I wanted to know!

@mattofmichigan Жыл бұрын

I’m telling ya it’s one of my favorite camp items. It’s still working !

@pattyshobbyworld2851 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect set up

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@brownsrvlifecampground9322 3 жыл бұрын

You made a very helpful video thanks.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped ! Thanks for watching

@betweenthepines4000 2 жыл бұрын

Mine wouldnt light right out of the box. Had to back off the water regulator screw all the way out and about 3-4 turns back in. Works like a charm and provides endless hot water. Game changer for long trips and washing dishes as well.

@n2- Жыл бұрын

My new one arrived and it clicks but doesn’t start. Did all the troubleshooting. Maybe I’m having the same problem you did. Where is the water regulator screw?

@betweenthepines4000 Жыл бұрын

@@n2- you should see a phillips screw head inside the brass pressure regulator. Turn on the water and try the shower head, adjusting the screw then once get the pressure right, it should fire. It did for me after much frustration. Worked every time since

@theMekanik 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@mattofmichigan 4 жыл бұрын

theMekanik thanks

@Rich_Mixture 3 жыл бұрын

damnit! you did everything exactly the way i want too! thanks for cutting to the chase, ill be ordering it up tonight

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

right on glad It helped out ! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it

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@elliscameron5058 3 жыл бұрын

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@CharlesButler 3 жыл бұрын

Nice little setup. I just purchased one, for my 7x14 cargo trailer camper conversion. question do you recommend anything besides what it comes with? Any leaks or anything? I notice the attachments that you have. The garden hose is that going outside or a bucket? Thank you!

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Checking out my video ! I would recommend shopping around for a better 1/2 hose for the shower head. Clearance at Lowe’s or HD. Amazon surely sells them also. The metal casing around the hose held up nice but over time the ends worked free and are very sharp ( I tapped my ends up) The garden hose runs to my water pump which I have a 5/8 to 3/4 adapter. I had a few leaks at the beginning ( water pump connections ) with the proper Teflon tape and a wrench to snug things up it was quickly fixed. Tote will catch any drips if it starts leaking again. Let me know if you have any other questions!

@jorgeatorres9479 2 жыл бұрын

How many psi provide the water pump? Does.the pump run automatically when the pressure is below? Would appreciate if.you can explain how the water pump active. Thanks

@janettemckenzie9249 2 жыл бұрын

I have this same unit and it works great. But I need to replace the shower head and hose. I can't find one on line. Is it just a standard size hose connection?

@mattofmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

I believe. I had to fix my 1st one. But the best advice I could give is take the hose and head and take it to Home Depot or Lowes and get a better one. Im gonna do the same! Best of luck !

@thomaswhitten2537 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a time limit that it will run? The one I have will only run for 10 minutes then it'll shut off. No warning, just instant cold water. Not my idea of run.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

No time limit , I use mine quite a bit. Never shuts off on its own. No device within the unit that’s capable doing so.

@DP-bj3jw 4 жыл бұрын

So the pump will turn off and on by itself or should you install a inline rocker switch to turn it off and on?

@mattofmichigan 4 жыл бұрын

Dominique Paez the rocker switch is a great way to go. The pump will shut off after use only if the pressure is built up.If your water is nearly empty it will continue running until it senses pressure.

@FishnTv 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan is that a feature of the pump or the camplux?

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@FishnTv that’s the pump feature. It works off of a vacuum system. Once it’s primed it shuts off. Once you start showering the pump loses vacuum and will turn on and pump water. Once you stop showering you’ll hear it run for a moment until the system primes up again. Rv pumps are all alike, they work off vacuum.

@Adventureswithbecky 3 жыл бұрын

What pump do you need? I know it's a 12v but there are so many different 12v pumps and can't figure out one that will work instead of the Camplux one that is an extra 70 bucks.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/Camplux-1-2GPM-Diaphragm-Caravan-Fishing/dp/B076XTLTXR/ref=asc_df_B076XTLTXR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241927321837&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3178288399275219763&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016873&hvtargid=pla-404574845460&psc=1 This option is the one I upgraded to I’m supposed to receive it today. It is $20, The $70 option includes all hoses and what not to get you set up which is a pretty good deal honestly if you are not proficient with hardware. $70 option provides everything you need, the $20 option is just a pump.

@Adventureswithbecky 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan ok thanks. Maybe will just stick with the $70 one. May end up being cheaper than having to piece all the other parts together.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Adventureswithbecky I just did the piece by piece with the 20$ unit. Breakdown: Hose $1.29 x 10ft = 12.90 3/8 hose clamp x 8 = 15.92 Thread tape = 1.30 3/4 to 3/8 barb brass fitting x 2 = 16.00 This is what it took to convert my setup to this pump. Work the 70$ to just buy the kit 👍👍

@Adventureswithbecky 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan thanks😊

@explorer8888 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. How many showers can you take before you have to recharge the battery? How do you charge it? Is it reasonable to expect 2 showers from the 5 gal container?

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Batteries are D batteries and they are still working since this video. Yes if you shower on the lowest flow setting rather quickly.

@explorer8888 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan Thanks for the quick reply! I meant the big 12v battery for the pump.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@explorer8888 ohh ok I’m unsure I haven’t killed the battery during a weekend so it lasts a while

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

I try to charge it up before every weekend but it has never been completely drained

@smorisete8576 3 жыл бұрын

So I am doing this same exact set up this spring at my camp. I will be trying a "solar trickle " charger to keep the 12v battery charged. Thoughts??

@joemurphy5769 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not wrong if it works.

@janettemckenzie9249 2 жыл бұрын

Also, do I only need to drain it during cold temperatures?

@mattofmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say yes. It freezes easy. It won’t hurt it having water in it during the warm seasons. If you disconnect it all for storage most of the contents will drain out. Not much is retained inside. Hope this helps you !

@jmallard65 3 жыл бұрын

The off and on did not last. Used in October and part of November. Store till March used a few times then the handle split. The temperature was in the 70th not winter conditions.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Shower head is cheap, and the hose. Pretty much a budget item as a whole.

@falahalotaibi5998 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I face problem when I use it do you think type of gas will be make problem?

@mattofmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

What is it doing

@poornimarai6130 3 жыл бұрын

I had the set up working once from the mains water source but it failed to light up despite the trigger sound when I took it the campsite :). Not very tech savvy so have to get some help!!

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you had a good propane tank hooked up to it, also take soapy water and spray the connections

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

If there is bubbles around the connections tighten them down until they stop also use Teflon tape to ensure a good seal.

@poornimarai6130 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .. I have a good gas set up but will try the soap check around the connection..

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@poornimarai6130 try to contact the seller and see if you can return it. Although it may have been a month or whatever most people will return it before 12 months

@poornimarai6130 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan thanks for the tip. I will test it out again before I send it back.👍🏽👍🏽

@theMekanik 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the unit have a pump built in??

@mattofmichigan 4 жыл бұрын

theMekanik negative no pump within the unit

@theMekanik 4 жыл бұрын

matt edwards thought it takes 2 D batteries 🔋 which I would get adaptors for to run AAA/AA in. You think they would have made them 21700/18650.

@mattofmichigan 4 жыл бұрын

theMekanik yea it’s an unusual product. They keep altering the design. I like this one, I’m going to get and recommend a water filter to keep contamination of the small lines. They are small

@coffeedollsvp 3 жыл бұрын

Do u have to constantly press shower handle to work...so i can shower with 2 hands

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

it’s a switch that goes up and down, no worries

@Goesinya69 Жыл бұрын

How much heat out the top

@mattofmichigan Жыл бұрын

It puts out a good amount of heat I would def not put it near anything flammable. I’d assume 5k btu

@Goesinya69 Жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan ok, thank you for the reply and the video

@mattofmichigan Жыл бұрын

@@Goesinya69 you’re very welcome and thank you. Thing does the trick man I tell ya

@parabola8933 3 жыл бұрын

This is a terrible product. Don't buy it. Mine worked 5 times then stopped working. I switched out the regulator, switched out the propane tank, switched out the whole gas assembly and it still didn't work. The company sent me another unit which appeared to be a refurb based on the packaging and this one didn't work either!!! I turned the gas and water in minimum. I did everything and spent 8 hours trouble shooting this. Basically lost $250.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. They aren’t top of the line, but I have used mine quite a bit without any issues. Just used it last weekend. What was the issue?

@parabola8933 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan It wont light. When ever I've had technicol issues something, it's usually something simple that I'm not understanding. But I literally spent hours on this trouble shooting it. The company doesn't have very good trouble shooting help. Their phone operator seemed to be overseas. They sent me a whole brand new gas assembly and it still wont light. When I turn the water on there is a spark but no gas flow. They finally sent me another unit that didn't work either! this unit appeared to be a return or a refurb based on the packaging. This product shouldn't be so difficult. When I first got it, it worked no problem and after 5 uses that was it.

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@parabola8933 my unit wouldn’t light when I tested it last week...it was hanging slightly on a pitch. It needs to be vertical up against a wall I figured out. Hope it helps

@mattofmichigan 3 жыл бұрын

@@parabola8933 I hope this works for you because honestly I was about to throw this thing across the yard because it wouldn’t light. But then our friend pointed out to me that it was not straight enough maybe and bingo that was it. The igniter was just not sparking, as soon as I moved it literally a half inch forward it started to spark and it lit up instantly

@parabola8933 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattofmichigan I give that a try. Thanks!