Date:         Mon, 11 Oct 1999 00:59:54 -0400
Reply-To:     "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
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From:         "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Shower for vanagon westfalia ???
Comments: To: Garrett Adams <gadams@JPS.NET>
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     There are "sun shower" water bags that can be had in various sizes
ranging from a small hand-held to 10 gallons. These are designed to be
heated by the sun and are supposed to get quite hot with only a few hours
exposure. They come with a hose with a shower head on the end. I believe
there is also a small battery operated pump available as well.
    I have never used one but have seen several and they seem quite heavy
and capable of being thrown into the luggage rack without leakage.


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Sent: Sunday, October 10, 1999 9:02 PM
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Subject: Re: Shower for vanagon westfalia ???


>>How about a tank on the luggage rack, would be heated by sun, simply
>>run a hose and take a shower by gravity feed?  Anyone tried that
>>method?  Might be a little tricky in cooler climates, though...

That's how the Adventurewagen does it. There's a 4.3 solar heated tank
mounted atop its' fiberglass raised top. It is accessed through a moon roof
hatch and a standard shower hose/wand can be attached. Came with a custom
shower curtain and 24 quart Rubbermaid catch basin. The difference between
my setup and what you describe for a Westfalia is that my tank is about 76"
above the cabin floor. Your luggage rack lower and may not supply sufficient
pressure when in a standing position.

Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA
83.5 Adventurewagen GL