Water heater advice

shagman

Hi,
I have a 1979 Chevy Cobra class C campervan that I am customising. I want to buy a water heater to supply hot water for a swing out outdoor shower so I can have a shower after a surf. The idea is to swing the back doors open, pull out an awing which will clip on the rear doors and have a little outdoor shower stall. I have a large enough water tank allready so just need the water heated as it flows through.
I would like it to be as compact as possible and run off lpg.
If an dual lpg/electrical one was available at not much more I'd go for that, but LPG only will suffice as I rarely use campsites.
There is allready a flue available for it from where I removed the old central heating unit.

Any suggestions of one that would suit.

spaceHopper

get a gas one from an old caravan http://www.adverts.ie/campers-motorhomes/caravan-parts/1492748

shagman

That waterheater is gone...
"dermo25 says 24/04/2012 7:37 pm (3 months ago):
@Cosantoir101
sorry no waterheater"

I'm not too keen on buying second hand gas appliances but maybe I could get a used one cheap and have it checked over before installation.

Here's another I was looking at, a good price but it's chinese made I think, I might be better to go for a known manufacturer.

Aidan_M_M

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Here's another I was looking at, a good price but it's chinese made I think, I might be better to go for a known manufacturer.[/Quote]

No link? A truma b10 with 220v element would do.

shagman

Ooops sorry these are the ones.....

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-8L-GAS-LPG-PROPANE-TANKLESS-INSTANT-HOT-WATER-HEATER-BOILER-STAINLESS-/190696701301?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air&hash=item2c6668bd75

Aidan_M_M

shagman wrote: »

Ooops sorry these are the ones.....

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-8L-GAS-LPG-PROPANE-TANKLESS-INSTANT-HOT-WATER-HEATER-BOILER-STAINLESS-/190696701301?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Hearing_Cooling_Air&hash=item2c6668bd75

Ah yes , the old "geyser" style . I thought they were outlawed ?

shagman

I take it by that you mean they prooved dangerous.

Aidan_M_M

shagman wrote: »

I take it by that you mean they prooved dangerous.

apparently so , though I thought they were a great yoke, instant hot water. I suppose the naked/exposed flame was deemed dangerous.

shagman

Would you think I'd be better off getting something like this for small money and getting it refurbished.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221094302346&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Brand new seems to be around €300 which I can't really justify given that I don't use it for camping a whole lot.

gally74

Make sure to get a carbon monoxide alarm

shagman

This looks like it might be suitable too....
http://www.omearacamping.com/product/Water_heater_Geyser_kampgey

They are compact and CE approved. Just looked at a few vids on you tube and I'm tempted at €169 new they seem like very good value.

shagman

Ah well, the Kampa ones can't be used indoors even with an attached flue.

shagman

I ended up getting this Morco D61E for €100 including postage. Looks perfect for the job, and they seem to be a reputable brand.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/caravans/3661811#