Why We Like The Joolca HOTTAP Nomad Kit
Whether we're posting up at a campsite for an extended stay or undertaking a long overlanding trip through the desert, nothing hits quite like a hot shower. The Joolca HOTTAP Nomad Kit gives us everything we need to wash off dirt, dust, and grime to feel fresh and clean no matter how far we wander. The HOTTAP unit quickly heats up water, and the included tub and faucet allow us to take care of our dishes. The long-distance pump can push water 100 feet up an incline, so as long as we're camped near water, we can enjoy warm washes in the wild.
Details
- Propane-powered water heater for hot showers on the go
- 37,500BTU burner quickly heats up cold water
- 1.6GPM flow gives us a steady stream of hot water
- Pump is capable of pumping water 100 feet up an incline
- Two-stage water filter allows us to pull water from murky sources
- Long-distance feeds allow for camping anywhere near water
- Large tub can be used as a sink and stores everything neatly
- Propane tank not included
- Item #JCA000I
- Flow
- 1.6GPM
- Volume
- [sink/tub] 93L (5727.6cu in)
- Dimensions
- [heating unit] 17.7 x 11.4 x 6.6in, [heating unit on stand] 24.6 x 24.8 x 14.1in, [sink/tub] 12.4 x 26.7 x 17.3in, [12v pump] 2.9 x 8.8 x 5.1in, [shower head] 12.1 x 4.1 x 3.14in
- Claimed Weight
- 9lb 8oz
- Activity
- weekend camping, travel
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 235 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 31, 2024
Pretty good
It's solid but the drain sucks and gets clogged very quickly
Originally reviewed on Joolca
March 23, 2024
I love it. Better than the other brands I have tried.
Ease of use. Adjustable water flow and temperature. Options for water source as electric.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
March 13, 2024
Review by a full time nomad
I have been using the nomad kit for over 3 years, overall I like this product. The heating unit has taken some abuse, but keep the batteries good and it lights almost every time. One con about the heating unit is that is will not stand any breeze above a light draft. I hang it in the back of my livestock trailer that I live in, against a side wall. With the door closed it will rarely not light. Sometimes I reverse the water flow to flush it out, but not very often as long as I use an inline RV filter. I have never used the pump, it takes up space and I wish I could have bought the kit without the pump. The quick connects are all still working fine, by some miracle I have not crushed or broken one yet. The shut off valves/buttons don't shut off well with most water systems with even fair water pressure. The sink is handy and somewhat strong, some of the drain board fins have broken and maybe is has been out in the sun too much, but a corner broke off recently when my puppy wanted to clean the dishes waiting for me in the sink. I bought the original tent that can fit 2 smaller folks. I like the design with the all of the pouches and the dry area, I haven't used it for well over a year. I had it set up a lot, it was a choice of wearing it out putting it up and down or letting the sun degrade the fabric. It made it a year and 9 months before a wind knocked it over into my electric horse fence and the fabric tore to a light touch beyond repair. I now use the heating unit as a cowboy shower in the back of my stock trailer. It has served me well and I'm glad to have this set up for my life on the road.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
February 16, 2024
When I received it in the mail the plastic sink was all cracked. I wasn't going to use it anyways but shipping destroyed the sink. Haven't used it yet.
I wish the hose from the shower head to the unit was a little longer. Can I buy an extension?
Originally reviewed on Joolca
February 13, 2024
Amazing shower in the woods!!!
We had instantly hot water in 30 degree weather. It felt absolutely amazing! I would recommend this to everyone.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
December 29, 2023
Awesome product
Love having hot water when you need it anywhere while camping, hunting, fishing! Well made and love that it has its own container for storing.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
December 7, 2023
Best investment ever for living off grid. I should have gotten one years ago
Originally reviewed on Joolca
December 7, 2023
Another homerun by Joolca. The convenience of this sink/shower combo is genius and very well thought out as well. I bought this because I had a pop up camper and it was great taking hot showers in the Chilli mornings or even after a Chilli boat ride back to camp. I sold my pop up and have a 5th wheel with a giant bathroom. I still set my joolca up and enjoy it more then my campers shower . The sink is awesome for when your cooking outside etc. It's nice to have to showers as well when camping so in the mornings you have access to 2 showers when camping and not just one.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
November 20, 2023
Glampers dream
The system works great !! I’ve used two other portable tankless water heaters before and this one is far superior ! The way it all puts together and automatically turns on and off with the turn of a switch is really nice. Being able to leave it connected at all times is a big plus.
Originally reviewed on Joolca
November 6, 2023
Joolca Nomad
This product is amazing! The entire set up was easy! Showers were very hot! We threw the hose and pumped out of the stream at Ozark National Forrest! This was our 1st off grid glamping trip! So nice! The kitchen set up was awesome! Lol my husband actually wanted to wash the dishes!
Originally reviewed on Joolca
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