How to get the water out to clean kids? |
Pump? |
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Pressurize tank? |
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Something else (explain?) |
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Forget it, it is a hopeless cause! |
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J Charlton Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2007 Posts: 1544 Location: The True North Strong and Free
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:55 pm Post subject: sand |
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our 2 boys live on the sand beach pretty well all summer so sand in the cottage is a problem. We address it mainly by having a bucket of water outside the door. Feet loaded with sand are dunked in the bucket, swished around and then step into the cottage and onto a mat or towel. This deals with about 90% of the problem. _________________ NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
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GrindGarage Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 710 Location: Ocean City, NJ
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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I like the idea of a belly tank. Going to steal that one. This pump puts out crazy pressure http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-marine-utility-pump-9576.html
I used it on my houseboat lasted 3 years pulling bay water to clean decks. _________________ -cliff
91 Vanagon AUTO
97 Single Port EJ22 all smallcar.com |
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ronsmithis Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2010 Posts: 53 Location: Maui Hawaii
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Aloha,
Might not work for you but this is what I made.
Cheers, Ron
Please don't hate me cause I drive a Eurovan
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70coupyel Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 1657 Location: So.Cal
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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There is a Harbor Freight not far.......the pump is on sale for $30.
Self priming it states. That really true?
NOTE: I *AM* tempted to do the pressure thing....I have a 12V air pump.
After I get some more stuff done, I will stop bench racing this and actually try some stuff!
THANKS! _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:31 pm Post subject: water pump |
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kc8tpr wrote: |
Why not get a small windshield washer pump at the auto parts store.
usually 15-20 for some little universal units and can pump enough to give a small stream or a spray. |
X2- I use bosch pump $12.00 ebay 6 gal jug works great lots of pressure ,doesn't empty it to quick! _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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wind shield washer pump, pressurizing the system is asking for leaks
or you could just use a 5 gallon solar shower bag, it rolls up when empty, throw it on the roof to warm up, hang it from the rain gutter when in use, warm/hot water is always more kid friendly if they're cold from the sea _________________ lucy our westy
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buildyourown Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2009 Posts: 1668 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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I will be making a shower/bike sprayer this winter. I don't have it dialed yet but I I'm close. Still hung up on how to heat water. I kinda want a solar heater that would recirculate back to a tank mounted below. I don't want all the water weight up high. |
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dubbified Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2010 Posts: 1406 Location: Redmond, WA
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'm curious, you said kids, and I know kids like hot water, not cold.
What about a rollable waterbag, a pump like this one,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006GK6Z2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
and either a Zodi, or a Eccotemp?
I did the 27 gallon waterbag, that pump and the eccotemp, I've yet to connect it, glad to give feedback, its going to be used frequenty for shower offs after biking/hiking when away from civilization, hotels, etc..
A shower tent, is also a nice to have. |
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'd rather have a demand pump than a pressurized system. But what I'd really like to find is a water tank that fits in the spare tire well. Seems like a good use of (in my case) wasted space. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
'89 Vanagon Bluestar/Country Homes 1.8T & .77 4th
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:51 am Post subject: |
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Bobby,
You'll be kicking yourself in the butt every time you run that tank outa pressure.
A on demand water pump will work for you the best---hit the trigger or button on the valve and you get water when you need it.
I had a 27.9 SC Slickcraft.
On the fiberglass swim paltform was a trunk moulded into the transom.
And inside that storage trunk was wash down hose with a push button faucet attached.
When the folks / kids got back onto the boat after swimming in some mud hole on the lake, they would simply grab the wash down hose, spray themselves off, and put the hose back into the trunk.
Pretty simple, not a big battery loss--they aren't taking a 10 minute shower --just cleaning up.
I think this is the best answer, and not really a wallet buster.
I'd be doing some sniffing at West Marine & some other Marine parts outlet's--they will have your answer--even though your tighter than a Wilton Vice--
Good Luck, _________________ T.K. |
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chojinchef Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2011 Posts: 1539 Location: Central Massachusetts
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:08 am Post subject: |
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rubbachicken wrote: |
wind shield washer pump, pressurizing the system is asking for leaks
or you could just use a 5 gallon solar shower bag, it rolls up when empty, throw it on the roof to warm up, hang it from the rain gutter when in use, warm/hot water is always more kid friendly if they're cold from the sea |
5 gallon bag is what I used last week. Hung it from pop top latch after the sun warmed it and ran extended hose line from bag to outside slider where we cleaned off the NC sand. Three of us used less than the bags capacity to wipe off entire bodies of sand.
Sure - a pressurized tank is a great conversation piece and appeals to the techie side, but simplicity works for me in this case.
In an extreme case - I took a full shower after the Vermont Tough Mudder using this sun bag, used less than half the bag and I was covered in mud and foul water smell. _________________ Its a mistress; an expensive, whiney, needy bitch of a mistress. She is a chunky, dirty girl with bad skin, little motivation and yet she always makes me smile. She sure has been around before shacking up with me. She has a direct line to my wallet, plays with my emotions, is consistantly jovial yet with a sarcastic and sardonic side, is consistant in her inconsistancy, and every once in a while gives me a great ride and a fantastic memory. |
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:30 am Post subject: |
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Here ya go Bobby---
Not quite exactly as I had, but pretty much the same idea.
Hook this flush mount faucet to a on demand water pump--it's self contained & classey looking---
Your not going to be running the battery down with the kids using it as a wash down--
_________________ T.K. |
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wyomingresident Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2007 Posts: 246 Location: Jackson Hole
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:41 am Post subject: |
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isn't that heavy??? lots of water though...
ronsmithis wrote: |
Aloha,
Might not work for you but this is what I made.
Cheers, Ron
Please don't hate me cause I drive a Eurovan
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debbiej Samba Member
Joined: December 14, 2008 Posts: 1541 Location: las cruces, nm
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:41 am Post subject: |
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I've been thinking of ways to do this too. what keeps coming to mind is a 5 gallon water tank fastened up in the luggage rack, with a hose attached. still thinking tho. |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:40 am Post subject: |
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Terry Kay wrote: |
Here ya go Bobby---
Not quite exactly as I had, but pretty much the same idea.
Hook this flush mount faucet to a on demand water pump--it's self contained & classey looking---
Your not going to be running the battery down with the kids using it as a wash down--
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TIA.
"Bobby" aka Walt _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Boat US.
Search Attwood shower. _________________ T.K. |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:48 am Post subject: |
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debbiej wrote: |
I've been thinking of ways to do this too. what keeps coming to mind is a 5 gallon water tank fastened up in the luggage rack, with a hose attached. still thinking tho. |
My roof rack has the solar panel to float my pair of GC-2 flooded cell golf cart batteries. I have plenty of juice with 220Amp hours.
The tank under the van is optimal for me. The self priming $30 pump from Harbor Freight may be my choice.....
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-marine-utility-pump-9576.html
_________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently) |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Terry Kay wrote: |
Boat US.
Search Attwood shower. |
A quick google reveals that at about $100 but many many more variations on the theme are also available.....
More choices, choices, choices _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently)
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Correction;
Just google ;
Aft Deck Shower
It'll pop up all over the place. _________________ T.K. |
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