Portable tankless camping showers offer the ultimate convenience for hot showers “on-demand” in the outdoors. They differ from self-contained propane camping showers in the fact that they do not have their own water pump which means they require an external water source to use.
The best tankless camping showers are designed to connect directly to a standard garden hose but also include the proper fittings to integrate directly to a cabin or RV’s internal plumbing system. Provided you have an available water source – getting hot water couldn’t be easier – just turn on the water and the tankless camping shower automatically ignites the propane water heater for instant hot water. Unfortunately there are not very many tankless camping showers to chose from – but we’ve researched the 3 currently available ones and compared them side-by-side for you below.
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Camp Chef
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Warranty Period:
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1 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr |
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Compatible w/Std Propane Tanks
Same as most grills use |
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Compatible with Std. Garden Hose Connectors
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Auto-Ignition
Automatically ignites when water is turned on |
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Auto-Shutoff
Turns off automatically when water flow stops |
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Shower Hose & Adjustable Shower Head Included
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Hangable Designed to hang from tree branch etc…
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Self-Standing Includes self-standing base
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Heating Power
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34,000 BTU | 34,000 BTU | 74,000 BTU |
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Throughput Maximum Gallons per Minute
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1.4 gpm | 1.5 gpm | 2.6 gpm |
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Temperature – Max
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150°F | 150°F | 165°F |
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Temperature – Min
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80°F | 80°F | 80°F |
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Water Pressure – Min Minimum required water pressure
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20psi | 20psi | 25psi |
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Water Pressure – Max
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80psi | 100psi | 80psi |
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Continuous Use per 20# Propane Tank
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18 hours | 18 hours | 12 hours |
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Batteries Required for auto-ignition
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2 D-cell | 2 D-cell | 2 D-cell |
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Dimensions – Length:
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22" | 23" | 36" |
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Dimensions – Width
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12" | 13" | 17" |
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Dimensions – Height:
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8" | 8″ | 10" |
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Weight:
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13 lbs | 15 lbs | 23.5 lbs |
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* Includes shower head with multiple settings. Unfortunately it does not include a self-standing base but it does have a handle for hanging. * Excellent user reviews. |
* Includes an optional "self-standing" base for ultimate portability as well as a handle for convenient hanging. * 4-setting adjustable shower head (off, mist, shower, jet) * Raving user reviews. * Solid 1 year warranty from Camp Chef – a company with a reputation for excellent customer service. |
Highest throughput of all the portable tankless camping showers. *Ideal for cabins & base camps where multiple hot water sources are needed simultaneous. *Overkill for most single camping shower requirements. *Does not include shower hose. |
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