Solar shower (ABS style)

[Nissaron]

So I'm pretty happy with my DIY NV2500 high roof camper! One thing I have already researched the crap out of is an ABS pipe solar shower. The best example of which can be found on youtube HERE.

 

My question is has anyone made one of these specifically for use on the high roof model? I have several ideas on how to modify the design in this video to accommodate the high roof (can't reach the spout/hose if the whole thing is on top), but if someone has experience doing this, that would be even better.

 

Right now I'm thinking of sticking with this basic design in the video. I'd have 2ft to 4ft of ABS pipe on top, then a 45º elbow leading to a 2ft section of pipe that would hang down the side. I'd put some kind of protection between the hanging part and the side of the van as well to prevent rubbing and potentially scratching/denting the van's paint. I was thinking the piping would be of the 4" variety. HOWEVER I could make the hang down part a smaller thickness of pipe like 2". That bottlenecking + gravity might help A LITTLE with the pressure as well.

 

If anyone has thoughts, ideas, etc. I'm all ears... er eyes in this case.

Edited November 9, 2017 by ajwjunk

[radin2son]

We have seen a few of these at various campgrounds, always on standard roof vans. If you mount it to the ladder rack mounts, you will need a ladder to get up there to fill it. You can then run the hose down the ladder, if it is permanently attached to your van.

 

One person told us it worked better in his driveway (in the sun) and not so well at the campsite. We found solar shower bags to be hit and miss as well.

 

If your ladder is on the rear door for hose access, you can clip a cheap tarp across from door to door to make a shower room. Make sure you do not clip on to glass if you have rear windows. There is a gap between the doors and van body; put your towel there if it is a concern.

Edited November 11, 2017 by radin2son