Date:         Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:53:01 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Point of use hot water
Comments: To: Tom Rowsell <86westy@GEOEXPLOITS.ORG>
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This is a tankless unit, so really isn't useful for camping, though if
staying in RV parks is your choice, then it would work.

David


On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Tom Rowsell wrote:

> I have the L5 unit. It works fine, but the flow rate is not "great".
> Lots of
> heat though, and it comes with a hose/regulator for a BBQ tank. I
> think
> there's an "L10" version (
> http://www.goenergystead.com/Eccotemp_L10_p/l10.htm ) that in my
> opinion
> would be worth the extra $$$.
>
> Tom
> http://tomrowsell.com
>
>
>>
>>
>>  I've been looking for ways to ways to get a hot shower in my
>>> westy.  I came across this:
>>> http://www.eccotemp.com/gas.htm
>>>
>>> If you scroll down you'll see the L5 Portable Tankless Unit.  Has
>>> anyone tried this?  You can get one for around $125.
>>>
>>> I've been thinking of ways to tap into the rear heater core to make
>>> a hot water tank, but this seems much easier.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>