HOTTAP Outing Kit
Why We Like The Joolca HOTTAP Outing Kit
The Joolca HOTTAP Outing Kit lets us enjoy real hot showers on the go, thanks to the smallest water heater in its class. Made for overlanders, van lifers, and campers who like a few creature comforts, this kit taps into any water source and connects to a propane bottle to deliver instant hot water with the flip of a switch. The Outing Kit includes a HOTTAP unit, ensuite plumbing, river pump kit, gas hose, and lightweight feet. We love that the HOTTAP system delivers quality hot showers that normally are hard to come by in campgrounds, cabins, and our off-the-grid escapes.
Details
- Portable hot water kit for showers and dishes
- 37,500BTU burner for hot water in all seasons
- Dial to adjust water and gas on the unit
- Hose with shower head for good spray at all flow rates
- 15 hours of run time on a single LP tank (sold separately)
- Includes 12-volt pump with river filter to strain out sediment
- Pump can push water up to 100 feet
- Runs on 2 D-cell batteries
- Item #JCA000J
- Material
- metal, plastic
- Flow
- 1.6gal/min
- Volume
- pump action
- Dimensions
- 17.7 x 11.4 x 6.7in
- Activity
- camping, weekend camping, travel
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 114 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 17, 2024
Works great!
Quick connectors for easy setup. Heats very fast and good control over temp and volume as needed. Intake hose was too short to reach nearby water sources so an extension hose was needed. Be nice if pump had a built in rechargeable battery to use away from camper van. I rigged up a small lithium battery to plug i to pump and use a solar charger when needed. Refillable 1 lb LP bottles keep the kit portable.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
June 11, 2024
Defective unit
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Overall this appears to be a solid bit of kit. Mine however would not ignite. After contacting tech support we determined it was either a faulty pump or ignitor. Joolca was willing to send me replacement parts but on a new unit I decided to send it back while I was still within my return window. Hopefully this was just one bad unit and not a reflection of quality control or overall durability. The customer service is limited to email only. I was a bit disappointed that the purported text customer service routes you to email and no option to speak with someone. It would be nice to have a live agent either via phone or text when you are trying to troubleshoot a problem. That aside they were responsive which gives me confidence that the 2-year warranty can be counted on. I would consider trying a Joolca again in the future. For now, I will rough it with no hot water camping :)
May 11, 2024
Very satisfied
The way it all integrates together and of course the heavenly feel of a hot shower after camping and hiking!
Originally reviewed on Joolca
April 4, 2024
Works awesome.
Quick and easy set up with quick couplers, easily adjustable temp & water flow.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
March 27, 2024
We love it. Just wish it came with some sort of water purification for rivers and lakes etc. Not so much to drink but to avoid showering in bacteria etc.
Hot water anywhere. Easy to set up and easy to use. Very portable.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
March 19, 2024
Definitely a game changer having hot water so easily accessible.
Was easy to assemble. Easy to use. The legs for the unit are unfortunately flimsy and bend too easily. Other than that, it’s a great unit and really made showering easy at the campsite.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
February 8, 2024
Great product. Unbelievable service
The exterior mounting solution on my overlandimg rig. Great job designing this.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
January 4, 2024
Great addition to off grid camping
Gets much hotter than expected and has good pressure. Have not tried it with river water yet but will enjoy our family of six being able to shower when we camp off grid!
Originally reviewed on Joolca
December 27, 2023
Very well made
Very easy to set up. I have only used it twice so far. It works exactly as advertised. Time will tell about the longterm viability, but I have every reason to think it will provide good service for a very long time.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
November 20, 2023
Hot Tap Outside Shower
Worked great for us - used for 6 weeks during master bathroom remodel!
Originally reviewed on Joolca
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