Date:         Thu, 12 Nov 1998 17:10:14 -0800
Reply-To:     Chris Paquette <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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From:         Chris Paquette <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Showers Redux
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I've been going through the archives and found many previous posts about
showers - specifically, how to take one when you're out camping in your VW.
The answers range from solar showers to ingenious interior re-piping jobs.
Someone on the list had bought a shower from Zodi (http://www.zodi.com/) and
was not too happy with it, mostly because the water container was too large
to be heated on a Westie stove properly because the water tank was too big.
Since then, apparently, Zodi has come up with a new model (called the
"Extreme SC", http://www.zodi.com/extremesc.html ) which includes the water
container, a hose, a shower head, and a propane heater.  I inquired about
this model via email at their web site for further specifications, as I
would like to have the ability to shower in the boonies if the need (or
desire) arises.

My original questions appear in [brackets].  The info is from a Zodi
representative:

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Hi Chris

The Extreme SC is an excellent choice.

[How much water does the tank hold?]

The tank holds about 2.5+ gallons, which will provide a 5 - 6 minute non
stop shower.

[What are the dimensions of the tank?]

The size is about 8" diameter and about 20" high. The stove breaks down
to a very compact size when not in use. The stove is also designed to be
used as  a cooking stove.

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According to their web site, this model costs about $140.  Pretty steep for
a shower, I guess, but it's one way to guarantee yourself a hot shower at
the end of a day's travelling.

I also saw a few discussions (in the archives) about making "shower stalls"
in the wilderness.  Wouldn't it be a relatively easy thing to install 4 or
so hooks at the cardinal points on the inside of the rear hatch door, then
attach some sort of material with eyelets or a tarp to the hooks, which
would hang down when the door is opened?

Chris
'88 Westie, "Rozinante"
Los Angeles, CA