Hot Running Water in your Campervan? Watch THIS! Kampa Geyser Real World Test & Review

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Have you ever wanted to have hot running water in your campervan?
We’re testing out the Kampa Geyser Hot Water Boiler to see how it performs and if it finally means we can have a nice hot shower.
Join us to find out how we get on.
A big thank you to Campervanbits for letting us try this Kampa Geyser out for all of you to see in our unbiased review. We want to reassure you that our review is our own, and we've not been influenced in our views.
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@carlnash7847 2 года назад

As always, an excellent video, thank you.

@drivinghorizons 2 года назад

Good to know something like that exists. If like us, you're mainly a campsite camper, then I do think it is not needed, but for those that want something like this, it is a neat bit of kit. Cheers for showing 👍

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Absolutely - it's not for everyone but we were impressed just how well it works.

@SpaceMateMHL 2 года назад

Great idea, great video. Thanks for sharing.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@karenley7356 2 года назад

Thanks for the video ! Too much trouble and gear for us to consider this but might suit some .

@Sue_T 2 года назад

Entertaining and informative as always. But what a faff for some hot water 🤣 I’ll stick to boiling kettles and campsite showers

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

There’s quite a few bits to carry with it to get it working, but we always carry that spare gas bottle with us anyway. I can see times where we’d have used this in the past, plus in the future too, and those times are when we’re doing a quick one night stopover somewhere and there are no facilities. In those scenarios we wouldn’t be generally taking loads of luggage or needing lots of boot space for other things, so could take this with us if needed. We don’t always stay on campsites so might work for us.

@beverleyfisher935 2 года назад

Great review thank you.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

You’re very welcome!

@janetbowen7854 2 года назад

Thanks, great video, as ever. We could have specified a hot water system in our conversion. But to save space, weight and money we decided not to. We're happy with campsite facilities, or, if we are wild camping, or somewhere without facilities, then we will boil a kettle and manage. Thanks for your efforts, though, I always enjoy your work. Cheers.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

There are so many choices when designing your own, nice to have the option! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

@christinecorner8973 2 года назад

Hi Will & Sarah, I have the Joolca system and love it. It does take up space but it enables me to stay on sites without facilities which is great. Their double en-suite looks brilliant too! I’m going to look into the possibility of connecting to the Cali shower fitting so I have the option of drawing water from the on board tank. I’m sure it must be possible. I’ll look forward to your review though.😁

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Yes we're going to try and see what we can do with this Kampa version connected directly to the shower outlet too.

@glumechang 2 года назад

nice and helpful video as always. Just want to remind you that leave the boiler in the open area rather than in the van when you switch it on for safety.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thanks, yes of course and always very aware of the fact it uses gas too, so must be ventilated.

@benlamachine4042 2 года назад

I have this gaz boiler since summer 21 . Pretty efficient and longer time hot shower compared to small 12v boiler alternative on market . On my side i by-pass Cali shower and use 20 liters Jerrican ( pay attention of Cap , we need at least Din 96 hole in order to fit with Kampa pump ) linked to KAMPA shower and supplied from 901 , small version of 907 CAMPING GAZ . To get warmer water , you can fill in/out in loop from Jerrican before use it . To be Honnest , used only 3 times in wild pitch because could be boring to set installation properly . Cannot be compared to Bath facilities in Campings ! plastic water in/out connectors for pump and shower are also pretty fragile

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with it

@samwatson2373 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for this. Very useful. Do you think the unit would work with gravity fed water (roof tank) not a pump? Is there another reason it needs electric connection as well as the pump? Cheers :)

@dferrerll 6 месяцев назад

I use It v often coz I do lots of sports. I connect it directly to the shower inlet. No bucket. Yes it takes a lot of space. I would like to adapt it with other types of gab bottles

@MrSnicol 2 года назад

I also have a bath in my Cali but unfortunately I had to remove the sink/cooker/wardrobe etc.

@cathrynroberts7753 2 года назад

Looked at this this morning can’t believe you did a review. Takes up too much room for my liking. Wouldn’t be able to fit it in. Please do a review of the ladder if u can, thinking of one but haven’t decided totally with my disabilities I’m finding climbing up difficult. Want to know if it can go with the seats in the normal position. Thanks for your time and effort. Xc

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

We’ll see what we can do… 😀

@cooperandy3 2 года назад

Isn’t tech fun! I had considered this along with the Joolca system. With a 50m hose and 12V pump you could safely draw water from a crocodile infested river till the gas runs out. We decided to stick with the kettle and a Colapz rechargeable shower unit which fits in a small bag. Also handy for watering the garden and washing the dog.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

I know! We love testing stuff like this! We're going to see if Joolca can lend us one of their units to have a go :)

@iancaldwell1489 2 года назад

Hi Will. Is the flow rate on the Cali shower sufficient that you could run it direct from the shower point. At a flow rate of 2.5 Larson per min it feels like a possible option and would cut out the need for a separate pump etc. with the number of Cali’s around it feels like they could provide an option to have an adaptor to drive the water in and then use the Cali shower head as the output? Would also be good to compare the usability of the Joolca offering as well. I have not used one but it appears slightly less bulky.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Yes some good ideas there and you've got me thinking about giving that a try now. We'll see if we can get hold of a Joolca one to give it a go too :)

@grahameconnolly807 2 года назад

Haha, I like watching your videos Will and Sarah but at the rate you’re going you will need a trailer to carry all the gear soon! 🤣🤣

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ha! Yes our spare room at home is turning into a store room! We do have to think carefully what we take with us when we go away and we never take it all !

@alexvaughanpurdy8011 9 месяцев назад

Hi. I have just grabbed one of these units. It seems to work great heating the water and flow rate. Did yours make a cracking noise when in use after 10 minutes or so? You can hear the gas burner, but then other sounds that worry me slightly. Thanks for any info.

@CampervanTime 9 месяцев назад

Not sure we used it for more than 10 minutes at a time but I don't remember any funny noises or anything that worried us. I suspect it is just the heat of the unit making it creak a bit, that's all. If you're worried do get it checked out from where you bought it though.

@andyblake1849 2 года назад

Entertaining as ever. Other washing up liquids are available…😉

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

🤣

@JamesWilson-ry7gw 2 года назад

Thanks Will and Sarah You’d have to be a serious off gridder to bother with this! Still it’s interesting to see the option! All the best Jim

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Yes it’s quite a bit of stuff to carry with you but I can see some use cases where it will be very handy.

@Cous1nJack Год назад

A serious off gridder doesn’t wash!

@broadpete 2 года назад

Could you pop the lid off the Cali's water tank and drop the pump directly in.... Cutting out all the bucket faff?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Yes you could and I did consider this, but the tank screw lid inside the Cali is so tight you need a special tool (or to make a special tool) to remove it and I don’t have one. But yes, if you were using this on a regular basis or didn’t have the shower option on the Cali then it would work perfectly.

@broadpete 2 года назад

I guess then you could plumb it in semi permanently (gas and water sharing existing bottle and tank) and have a hot shower ready to go?

@Northernwild 2 месяца назад

Can the intake pump be extended so I can throw it into a stream?

@CampervanTime 2 месяца назад

Yes I believe so, it's just rubber tubing and a bit of cable I'd think

@brodiebrodie99 2 года назад

Thanks for the review, great stuff as always. Agree that the unit is too big. Did you see the 'Companion AquaHeat'? Unfortunately only seems to be available in Australia but looks like a neater unit and less faff to use. I'll stick with my cheap 12v shower and a collapsable bucket for water heated on the stove I think.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Just had a quick look at that one and wow, it looks great too. Nice touch with built in battery to power it and neat gas bottle at the back. 👍

@solderboy1627 2 года назад

Great video as always, but to me this „thing“ seems useless considering the room it occupies.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

We knew this would be controversial as for some who wild camp and need a decent freshen up in the morning it’s perfect. Others no-so much. At least there are options for it of course!

@solderboy1627 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime Yes, you are right. It is good to have such kind of reviews since not everything can be of use for everyone. Keep on the good work 👍

@robertdon777 2 года назад

Elgena KB3.... it's what most people fit, simple,small.

@thedochertys1 2 года назад

Great review but too much faff for hot water, will stick to boiling a kettle. Love your vids though guys.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Thank you!

@mmqqq8246 2 года назад

old standby .....either 48 oz bottles with holes drilled in cap or boil 2 kettles and pour in bucket drop in usb showerhead

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Great tip!

@d1ppaz 2 года назад

Shame you can't connect this directly to your shower valve, or can you ?

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

You might be able to if you can buy the connector (or fix something to the host instead of the shower head... hmmm...) I haven't had a go yet!

@d1ppaz 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime This would be a game changer. eliminating the faff and making it a much better system imo. I don't have my van yet, so it's on you to discover what we need in order to get this to work haha

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

On it!!

@BobbyGees 2 года назад

makes me wonder why the van just doesn’t have a heating system in the shower ?? Makes no sense spending more money when it’s already in the van because it’s not got a heater design fault there

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

No design fault, just not designed to be hot water. Other vans do have it (Ford Nugget Plus for example). California (and MB Marco Polo) have never had hot water.

@BobbyGees 2 года назад

That’s such a shame they should add it to all the vans

@cliffuk1 2 года назад

Think I will stick to the shower rooms. Too much messing about for me. Good for some , i am sure

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Yes we think so too. I think if there are showers available where you stay then that’s great. This is obviously designed for off-grid or wild camping or for groups of friends staying together etc.

@peterlukaszewski 2 года назад

Thanks for showing it live, but it's just way too much faff! I'm sticking to boiling water. Why do you call it "geezer" as opposed to "guy-zer" 😝

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Even if we did get one of these for ourselves I suspect we’d still boil kettles (or use the remainder of the water from making tea) for washing up.

@stevezodiac491 Год назад

Obviously not very well recieved by the public. Shiresfurnitures is selling them for £50.48 and another seller about the same price on the Internet. Good if you want one but most people use campsites, so wouldn't ordinarily need one.

@CampervanTime Год назад

I think it really depends on what your use of the van is too. We know of people who are wanting one of these because they go to festivals in their van and don’t fancy sharing the shower facilities that are provided for them on the pop up campsite etc

@nluke16 Год назад

Scam site you have gone on there for the £50.48

@whitevanadventures4116 Год назад

Seems a bit of a faff tbh

@CampervanTime Год назад

ha! Yes, it does look a bit like that. I'm a wimp though so hot water is essential !!

@darrenrichardson6803 2 года назад

What a load of rubbish joolca hottap v2 far superior and simple to fit in vw transporter

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

We've subsequently now ditched the bucket and pump as we have connected this Kampa unit directly to the van shower outlet instead. Makes it much more simple. A few people have suggested the Joolca too, we're keen to see one.

@darrenrichardson6803 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime I have one mounted on tv bracket bolted to exploria bed so theoretically is outside van in use , its economical on water and can be as hot as you want ? We carry a 40l aqua roll does 4 good showers , only problem is they make them in white only but didn't flow with a pure grey van so quick paint black looks perfect!! Also good for washing up ! I can't shout about the joolca enough as it's extended my trips away.

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Sounds great! We've not used this Kampa one for a full shower yet (need to get a pop up tent or something) but for hair washing, freshen up and dishes etc it seems to be ok. I've seen the Joolca on their website and it does look neat.

@darrenrichardson6803 2 года назад

@@CampervanTime joolca make a shower tent too I have the double excellent very well thought out piece of kit better than the rest of the bunch.

@fionarobertson4914 2 года назад

🫣 🤣 are you in a faffing about mood this week 😉. Thankyou for the video though 👍

@CampervanTime 2 года назад

Ha! It does look like spaghetti when it’s all out on the floor, but does work really well. It’s the bucket/Cali shower bit that makes it look like a faff I think, is fairly simple really. It was great fun trying it out as always!