Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

Joolca shower tent. - with pump n stuff

"You just pop - pop - pop, . . pop" - Mrs @Drive Wayne

we have the popup tent - which is awsome.

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we have the USB shower pump, folding bucket etc etc

but linked the look of the proper Joolca version.



we got the shower attachment.

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and the 12v Pump . . . . . (no internal battery - it has a long 12v lead with plug)

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hooking it up for a test. . .



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powered off this Anker C300 PPP.

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the shower attachement has a on/off switch which stops the water.

the pump then auto shuts off under pressure.

a ver nice setup to be fair.


i left it running, to see how long it would take to empty the 20L bucket.

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the results are in . . 3mins 44 sec.

to empty the full 20L bucket.

so a lot stronger pump and much better shower head outlet, - but at the loss of runtime for the lower power USB pumps.

that pump less water - but run longer.



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The USB pump version. . .


pump



bucket

WOPPLXY 2 PCS Folding Bucket - 20L Collapsible Foldable Bucket - Orange Lightweight Portable Water Bucket for Outdoor, Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Car Washing : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop at Amazon.co.uk for WOPPLXY 2 PCS Folding Bucket - 20L Collapsible Foldable Bucket - Orange Lightweight Portable Water Bucket for Outdoor, Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Car Washing : Sports & Outdoors.
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test2

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USB Pump with a 20L bucket full of water.

setting 5 - 3min30

setting 3 - 3min44

setting 1 - 6min20

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xxx



After 10 buckets of 20 l the battery still showing 40%. - so good for a whole weekend.





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Dellmassive said:
The USB pump version. . .


pump



bucket

WOPPLXY 2 PCS Folding Bucket - 20L Collapsible Foldable Bucket - Orange Lightweight Portable Water Bucket for Outdoor, Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Car Washing : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop at Amazon.co.uk for WOPPLXY 2 PCS Folding Bucket - 20L Collapsible Foldable Bucket - Orange Lightweight Portable Water Bucket for Outdoor, Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Car Washing : Sports & Outdoors.
amzn.to





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test2

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USB Pump with a 20L bucket full of water.

setting 5 - 3min30

setting 3 - 3min44

setting 1 - 6min20

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xxx



After 10 buckets of 20 l the battery still showing 40%. - so good for a whole weekend.





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we got this one too....




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  • 【Extended Battery Life】 With a long-lasting 8000mAh battery capacity, our camp shower pump can work continuously for 120-180 minutes. Plus, its Type C interface allows for convenient mobile charging such as mobile phone charger (5V 0.5-2A), mobile power, laptop or car USB output charging. The port comes with a silicone waterproof cover for safe use. 【Note: No heating function】
  • ☀️【Advanced LED Display】 Our portable camping shower features an upgraded LED display for a clearer picture of power status and water temperature. It can display a water temperature range of 0-60℃ (32-140°F), you’ll be sure to avoid heat burns and power outages while enjoying your outdoor adventure. 【Note: No heating function】
  • ✅【Quiet Running】 Equipped with a durable motor that operates quietly, our portable shower allows for a peaceful outdoor shower experience. The shower pump is adjustable for high and low water output, sinks underwater and firmly grips the bucket, making it easy to control water flow and conserve water.
  • 💦【Adjustable Shower Mode】 Our portable outdoor camping shower head also includes an adjustable water output for water conservation and four practical water dispensing settings. Easily switch between the different modes you want.
  • 💦【Versatile Functionality】 With a PP element to remove any impurities from the water, this camping shower pump can solve your skin problems after bathing. It offers an effective solution for indoor/outdoor showers, camping, hiking, and pet cleaning.
  • ⭐【Lightweight and Convenient】 What You will Get: Shower Pump*1, 2m Hose*1, Shower Head*1, Bath Ball*1, 3 in 1 Hook*1, Mesh Organizer Bag*1, Type-C Charging Cable*1, Manual*1. The portable shower camping kit comes with a mesh organizer bag for easy portability and storage. Suitable for outdoor showers, camping, barbecues, hiking, beaches, travel, children's baths, pet cleaning, car washing and plant watering.
 
Dellmassive said:
Victron 50A EHU Main Charger IP43 (12/50/1+1)

i didn't really pay much attention to the size of this unit when i bought it.

i just knew i had two 230ah lithium batterys, and needed at least a 50A charger to have any hope in recharging them if flat in under 10hours.

460ah battery / 50A/50Ah charger will be 9hours (ish) max rate.

i looked at twin 25A chargers and all that.

but as i have the Victron Cerbo-GX i wanted the charger data, and the only charger that connected to the VRM platform was the IP43 Pheonic charger.

The do a 30A and 50A version - but the case size was the same.


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this thing is a beast . . . . .

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there was no chance of it fitting in the seat base next to the battery.

nor would it fit behind the frisge - without pushing the fridge forwards.

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and it wouldn't fit in the cupboard by the microwave...

so taking 5 and thinking about it. . . . i realised that i didn't actually need the charger fitted as such.

we very rarely get EHU when camping,

so this charger is for winter months and emergency charging when the sun isnt enough or i cant run the engine for long.

its use case is plug it into EHU from wherever.

or

plug it into a charge PPP like the EF Delta2 and dump that power into the vans battery bank.

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Thats what i decided to do.

wire the charger up so it can be PLUG & PLAY.


I made up a short loom, using 16mm2 flexable cable,

with a keyed RED SB50 Anderson conector.

with a 5mm crimp end to connect to the MIDI fusebox under the passenger seat.

and a 10mm crimp for the Chassis seat bolt.



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i then done the same on the charger. . .

16mm2 cable to RED SB50.

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i also run in a 5m Victron VE-direct data cable from the Cerbo-GX to the seatbase.

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The connection to the van was into the MIDI fusebus - passenger side.



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and the NEG/Chassis went to the seatbase Stud, - id alread cleaned all the paint off att the bolt holes prevoiusly, so it just bolted on.

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that all gave us this neat little 50A fused feed direct to the Battery bank,

that will tuck away when not needed.

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this is the charger connected . . . it will sit here in the passenger footwell,

out the way when the seat is swivled as well.

we have the 12v side connedted and the VE-Direct data cable.

next up is the mains.

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I've got a EHU inlet under the bonnet,

that runs to under the seatbase - so ill fit a single/double socket and plug the charge into that.

but for now a PPP can be used.

an Anker C300 in this case.

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charge data:

the battery was already full.

I've set the charger to 30A for now.

i left the charger connected over night,

looking at the VRM data the PPP lasted till about midnight before going flat and shutting off.

at that point the charger was giving around 2A to run the loads, after the sun went down and the solar dropped out.

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Job Done.


my plan now it to leave this charger in the garage section or at home.

then get it out only when needed,

ill have a EHU cable with me to plug into a EHU somewhere.

ot just take a Delta2 PPP with us that can be charged anywhere - ie someone else's EHU, then bought over to the van and plugged in for a mobile EHU charge up.



the 240v rubber sockets are on order.



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Do you have a consumer unit between the EHU under the bonnet and the Phoenix Charger?
 
Skyliner33 said:
Do you have a consumer unit between the EHU under the bonnet and the Phoenix Charger?
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No, just relying on the upstream protection... From EHU.

Front EHU point not connected ATM.

Just a EHU lead through window,

And charger just sits in foot well when needed.

The rest of the time it stays at home.
 
Dellmassive said:
While I'm sitting here in the front swivel looking back with a beer....

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.....

I'm thinking, that twin 3mm I've run in...

I think I'll double it up for POS power, giving me an effective 6mm2 to the back section.

Then just run a 6mm2 NEG to the rear D-pillar chassis ground.



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Whats the maximum current the OEM chassis grounds (in front of the D pillar) can handle? I can't find any reference? Cheers.
 
Skyliner33 said:
Whats the maximum current the OEM chassis grounds (in front of the D pillar) can handle? I can't find any reference? Cheers.
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There's is no official spec, that I've seen anyway..

But going by the size of the stud and domed nut, I wouldn't put any more than 30A through it. (360w)

You may be able to go to 50A with a fat enough cable and lug and all the paint cleared off...... Iff you push it to hard you will get heating, andvolt drop.

So is day less that 30A.
 
Dellmassive said:
There's is no official spec, that I've seen anyway..

But going by the size of the stud and domed nut, I wouldn't put any more than 30A through it. (360w)

You may be able to go to 50A with a fat enough cable and lug and all the paint cleared off...... Iff you push it to hard you will get heating, andvolt drop.

So is day less that 30A.
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Thanks. I guess I need to make a GND stud somewhere else then if I'm going to get an inverter.
 
Dellmassive said:
This is the loaner we had from them while they was working on our van. . . .


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we had them do the Service,

which was £129

then had them do the MOT as it was £55, but reduced to £40 if combined with the service.

then also had them do the Engine mount - which was around £240 odd.

they had the Bus for three days to identify the slight leak - but no joy.


so ill look for it myself.










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Sackmycook said:
Verdict?
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a Ford Transit in Blue, but this time with body coloured bumpers and LWB.


already done the full run down here : @Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure




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its a nice, for a van. . .

but its not a VW. - that ship has sailed.



The new Transporter will eventually catch on. . . and will do well.

but dont be fooled - its no VW,

its build like a ford.

it sounds like a ford,

it feels like a ford.

it drives like a ford.

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and that's why its not officially called a T7.

its not the 7th Version of a Transporter.


its a Ford Transit badged as a VW.

but i get why unofficially its called a T7, just to differentiate the mods for which model.
 
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