Glind heat exchanger shower installation

Lightning · Sep 12, 2020

I have purchased the following kit which I want professionally installed to benefit from their liability insurance. The heat exchanger part of it is placed in series with the engine coolant heater system, and it probably needs a simple bracket manufactured to mount it neatly.

GLIND Overlander Shower Kit

glind.com.au

Instructions

glind.com.au

Can anyone recommend an independent VW specialist anywhere in the country who could install this?

Louis II · Sep 12, 2020

Have you tried VeeW service in Bedminster?

Lightning · Sep 12, 2020

Louis II said:
Have you tried VeeW service in Bedminster?

Yes I have, and they didn’t want to do it unfortunately.

Louis II · Sep 12, 2020

You may also have tried these 2 but I use Bristol & Bath car services in keynsham for my wife’s car and always been happy. There’s also Audi Volks service in keynsham. Other than that could be worth trying a converter.

Lightning · Sep 12, 2020

Louis II said:
You may also have tried these 2 but I use Bristol & Bath car services in keynsham for my wife’s car and always been happy. There’s also Audi Volks service in keynsham. Other than that could be worth trying a converter.

Great, thanks, I’ll try those.

ddgp · Nov 18, 2020

what the end result?

Lightning · Nov 18, 2020

ddgp said:
what the end result?

I found a converter prepared to fit it, but COVID happened and it’s still in its box at the moment.

ddgp · Nov 18, 2020

Lightning said:
I found a converter prepared to fit it, but COVID happened and it’s still in its box at the moment.

what is the end goal? for hot showers? and what about the water reservoir, planning to get an additional one?

Lightning · Nov 18, 2020

ddgp said:
what is the end goal? for hot showers? and what about the water reservoir, planning to get an additional one?

Just hot showers, I wild camp permanently, so I carry a 20l spare water container for drinking, and a 12l container for a shower. Even with 12l I need to boil 3 saucepans of water to mix in with the cold to get a warm shower, it’s a pain. With the heat exchanger and associated pump, you can recirculate the water in container on idle until it’s warm enough, with the shower head and source hose in container. Turn the engine off, keep pump on and shower, this method prevents scalding. 10l is enough for a quick shower.

Lightning said:
Just hot showers, I wild camp permanently, so I carry a 20l spare water container for drinking, and a 12l container for a shower. Even with 12l I need to boil 3 saucepans of water to mix in with the cold to get a warm shower, it’s a pain. With the heat exchanger and associated pump, you can recirculate the water in container on idle until it’s warm enough, with the shower head and source hose in container. Turn the engine off, keep pump on and shower, this method prevents scalding. 10l is enough for a quick shower.

I have an ocean so also have the 30l factory tank.

ddgp · Nov 18, 2020

so you are planning to heat a separate water container and not install an additional container right? or will you adapt the current 28L factory tank with the heat exchanger?

Lightning · Nov 18, 2020

ddgp said:
so you are planning to heat a separate water container and not install an additional container right? or will you adapt the current 28L factory tank with the heat exchanger?

Just a separate container, to keep it simple.
This is a good set up:

jeremygi · Jan 10, 2021

Very interested in getting one of those fold out shore cubicles ... where can I get one from

ddgp · Jan 10, 2021

asked a camper mechanic and since the I was has everything built already is not feasible

Lightning · Jan 10, 2021

jeremygi said:
Very interested in getting one of those fold out shore cubicles ... where can I get one from

Look at overlander 4x4 suppliers. You would need to attach it to something, like a bespoke adapter plate or bracket mounted in the awning rail or roof rail.

Aca_chap · Jan 10, 2021

Lightning said:
Just hot showers, I wild camp permanently, so I carry a 20l spare water container for drinking, and a 12l container for a shower. Even with 12l I need to boil 3 saucepans of water to mix in with the cold to get a warm shower, it’s a pain. With the heat exchanger and associated pump, you can recirculate the water in container on idle until it’s warm enough, with the shower head and source hose in container. Turn the engine off, keep pump on and shower, this method prevents scalding. 10l is enough for a quick shower.

I have an ocean so also have the 30l factory tank.

Hi I have purchased a Kampa Geyser shower and am thinking how best to shower efficiently and hygienically. It’s all relative I guess. Am I right I’m thinking that you recycle the shower water from the container back into the shower? Or have I misunderstood that. It wouldn’t be the first time if I have! Cheers and all the best.

Lightning · Jan 10, 2021

Aca_chap said:
Hi I have purchased a Kampa Geyser shower and am thinking how best to shower efficiently and hygienically. It’s all relative I guess. Am I right I’m thinking that you recycle the shower water from the container back into the shower? Or have I misunderstood that. It wouldn’t be the first time if I have! Cheers and all the best.

No you don’t recycle dirty water. With the Glind you can just recirculate clean water in a bucket to heat it up if you need to. It may be hot enough without doing this. I haven’t fitted mine yet, as I don’t want to void the warranty on the can.

Lightning said:
No you don’t recycle dirty water. With the Glind you can just recirculate clean water in a bucket to heat it up if you need to. It may be hot enough without doing this. I haven’t fitted mine yet, as I don’t want to void the warranty on the can.

You just have to be quick. Rinse, water off, soap up, water on, rinse again. Takes about 10l for a very quick shower.

Aca_chap · Jan 10, 2021

Lightning said:
No you don’t recycle dirty water. With the Glind you can just recirculate clean water in a bucket to heat it up if you need to. It may be hot enough without doing this. I haven’t fitted mine yet, as I don’t want to void the warranty on the can.

You just have to be quick. Rinse, water off, soap up, water on, rinse again. Takes about 10l for a very quick shower.

Got it that’s very helpful thank you. So 40l for the four of us. Looks like I better invest in some water bottles!
Cheers and enjoy.

Lightning · Jan 10, 2021

Aca_chap said:
Got it that’s very helpful thank you. So 40l for the four of us. Looks like I better invest in some water bottles!
Cheers and enjoy.

It’s usually easier to use baby wipes, and find a proper hot shower in a sports centre, gym, truck stop, marina or campsite every now and then, especially in winter.

Aca_chap · Jan 10, 2021

Lightning said:
It’s usually easier to use baby wipes, and find a proper hot shower in a sports centre, gym, truck stop, marina or campsite every now and then, especially in winter.

Yes you are probably right!
I like the wild aspect of it so will keep going and the revert to baby wipes once I realise it’s a terrible idea!! Cheers

Lightning · Jan 10, 2021

Aca_chap said:
Yes you are probably right!
I like the wild aspect of it so will keep going and the revert to baby wipes once I realise it’s a terrible idea!! Cheers

Get a small duck board to stand on too, it really helps. IKEA do one. I have had a few great alfresco showers in the wild. No matter where you are somebody will appear from nowhere and walk past!