Frequently asked Questions

What are the main advantages?

There are many advantages of this system over all the others but the main three are:

• The ability to reuse the same water for as long as desired.
• Fully self-contained (no grey-water on the ground).
• Packs down quickly and neatly.

How long does it take to pack down?

EverShower can be set up or packed down in three minutes (in 60 secs with practice). The fabric is waterproof but should always be properly dried before storing for a long time.

Whats in the Box

Latest Monsoon model

• Tub base unit 
• Tent screen
• Pole frame set
• 12 volt electric pump (up to 25 Litres PM) and shower head
• Shower head strap for hands-free showering
• Set of adjustable point-of-attachment straps
• Alloy tent pegs
• Guy rope set
• Handset carabiner
• Clothes line
• Military spec hard shell cover
• Operation manual

Are you showering in your own dirty water?

If you want to. If recycling the water then it is the same water recycling around as it is in a bath. You can, of course, replace the water easily mid-shower to do a rinse. You can keep the water and share it with the next user if water is in very short supply. Or you can run EverShower on continuous fresh water if you have plenty of water available.

If you wish to share the water between users it can be best not to use soap but it can mean you get to enjoy a luxuriously long, guilt-free shower freecamping in the southern Europe. Nothing better than being able to have a relaxed shower when wild camping after an active day out.

 How is the water heated?

Hot water can simply be added to the tub from a kettle and then recycled or heat can be continuously added by pairing the EverShower with a water heater.

In hot conditions pour 8 litres of water into the tub in the morning, place it in the sun with its solar-absorbent cover and by the afternoon you already have 8 litres of warm water ready to use. Or, heat water on the stove and pour it into the tub. If the shower feels too hot just let it cycle a few times until the temperature is nice then step inside.

Or pair the EverShower with a portable water heater. Instead of pumping the water from the tub to the handset and back again, pump the water via a gas water heater. With the roof attached the EverShower quickly feels like your own little steam room.

If you’re planning on going somewhere cold then an instant gas water heater is definitely the way to go.  EverShower has been made compatible with most portable water heaters.

What is it like in a Alpine Winter?

The EverShower has been used in the New Zealand snow and Scottish mountains and found it to be absolutely amazing. When using the gas water heater the shower tent becomes a little steam room in seconds. Fifteen minutes later you won’t want to get out. Better still, if you’re recycling the water, you don’t need to get out. Not only are you not wasting water but by recycling the water, it is also retaining much of the heat so it takes very little gas to keep up the temperature.

Can I use it with an overland shower or a joolca

The evershower is great to use with a Road Shower,. a Joolca or indeed any other water heating . You can use these systems to heat the water and then have a nice warm shower. A Road shower dependent on size will provide enough water for a whole family.

How big is it? Is it truely portable?

EverShower’s unique patented design means plenty of room where you need it most – around arms and shoulders. With around 2 metres of internal height (roof on) it still packs down to a small carry case about 53 x 53 x 17 cm and all just weighing around 10kg.

When set up, with the frame, it’s widest point is about 175cm from the floor and measures 100cm across. Please note, however, that the best way to use the EverShower indoors is often without the frame at all and instead by use of overhead points of attachment and the included adjustable straps.

The total height of the frame from floor to apex is about 215cm.

Will it fit in my T4/T5/T6 van

The carry case is 53 x 53 x 17 cm and will fit inside all vans. If you want to shower within the van you can simply pop the roof up and have a shower. The other option is to have the shower outside the van. The EverShower will fit anywhere around the van and you can have a long shower after a hard day. You can heat the water using a kettle or you can connect to the hot water system of the van if one is fitted. 

How Durable is it

The EverShower is in use with the Australian army, its been used by many years by Australian overlander's and off road enthusiasts and the latest model the Monsoon has been developed following their input. The new model has a hardened case and cover to take all the knocks that being strapped into a 4*4 in the Australian outback will deliver.

Warranty

Every EverShower comes with a 12 month warranty.

How can EverShower be used with a water heater?

There are many portable water heaters on the market and the EverShower will function well with most of them.

The basic principle is that, instead of pumping the water from the tub up to the handset and around again, it pumps via a water heater.

Most portable water heaters will come with their own water pump. However, the EverShower pump fits nicely into a special pocket in the EverShower tub so you might prefer to use this pump instead.

In order to use the EverShower pump it may be necessary to convert the end of the water hose to a regular garden quick-connect system. If your EverShower did not include an adaptor kit then it may be easy to convert using normal garden plumbing fittings. Keep in mind that it may be necessary to soak the end of the hose in warm water first in order to make it easier to work with.

Alternatively, some portable water heaters work well with a separate, external water pump. The intake for these is usually just an open hose. 

Where does the water come from?

Fresh water can come from any available source within reach of the EverShower pump or, for example, using a regular domestic, mains pressure water hose. When the EverShower is set to recycle the water the pump simply stays inside the tub, secured to it’s cradle. Water is then added to the tub itself (up to about 15 litres but we find 8 litres more than sufficient). When using the water heater and recycling, the pump also stays inside the tub. Water from the tub is simply pumped to the water-heater then up to the shower handset then back into the tub. The Coleman water heater can also run directly from a mains pressure water hose.

What Happens to Mud after a Scottish MTB Trip ?

Severe mud and grit will harm the pump so we suggest that you wash down the muddier parts of your body before you start recycling the water. Normally we find that a quick wipe and wash down will get rid of most of the mud. 

Can it be used inside a Van, Camper, Horsebox

Yes. The tent-screen and tub retain the water within the EverShower system. It can be easily set up for use inside a small camper van, even if the particular van doesn’t have a very high ceiling. It can even be used inside a regular domestic bathroom, tub only, for massive savings in water and energy. Essentially it’s a washroom which can be packed quickly away into small drawer – great for tiny houses, small apartments, offices, boats, caravans etc. 

How can I use EverShower inside my home?

The EverShower works very well indoors. To use on continuous fresh water rather than recycling just position the drain in the floor of the EverShower over a drain, for example, in your bathroom floor.

Alternatively, you could save enormously, in both water and water heating costs, by recycling. Just pour a few litres of warm water into the tub and let the EverShower pump recycle it  from the base up to the handset and back again). Soap up and wash off, then pump the used water down a drain or sink via the handset. Pour in another 8 or 10 litres for a long-as-you-like, guilt-free, money-saving rinse.

The only additional item you might need if recycling is a small transformer  to provide 12 volts.

What if it's windy?

EverShower has a surprising ability to function well even in windy conditions. It comes with four guy ropes and strong alloy pegs but in practice we’ve found that really only one guy rope has been necessary, in the direction of the wind and attached to an immovable object or just pegged into the ground.

The EverShower tub itself also incorporates four peg anchor points.

Obviously the weight of a person and water in the tub tends to keep it stable in mild conditions. If an un-pegged, empty shower does blow over in the wind the frame will provide good protection for the tent fabric and once it’s laying down it’s actually a very aerodynamic shape, so tends not to travel any further.

In extreme conditions the tent can simply be unclipped from the frame, dropped into the tub and the cover attached. It this mode it is able to withstand some of the most horrendous conditions but ready to use next time in a flash.

What if there’s no 12 volt power source handy?

There are also 12 volt battery packs which can be used virtually anywhere and recharged as necessary. These are available from most car repair shops.

Adaptors are available which can enable the pump to be connected to a regular household power supply. 

Many water heaters also include their own rechargeable 12 volt power supply.

How do you drain the water when using it in a van or indoors ?

There are a few options: If there happens to be a drain in the floor then the EverShower can simply be positioned over it so that it corresponds with the drain in the EverShower tub. If there’s a drain or washbasin within reach of the shower handset then it’s just a matter of turning on the pump (just mop the last little bit out with a sponge-cloth). You can set up a hose on the side drain and let the water run out trough a door . Alternatively, just release the tent screen (or drop it into the tub) and carry the tub outside or to a sink, for example.

How can it run on continuous fresh water?

The EverShower pump can be placed into any nearby fresh water source. The drain in the tub can be opened and the EverShower can then perform just like any regular shower. 

Is is suitable for heavy people?

We’ve had some very heavy people using them and haven’t broken one yet. However, it is important that it be situated on a flat, even surface and, if there are sharp objects like gravel or stones, that matting be placed underneath.

What are its dimensions?

The base measures 50.5 x 50.5 x 15 cm. The overall height when set up with the frame is approximately 220 cm. The width across the top of the tent is about 110 cm. The unique tapered design provides ample space where it’s needed, around arms and shoulders but is still able to pack down quickly and easily into a small case.

Can we use our own pump and/or shower handset?

Yes. The EverShower pump and handset have been specifically chosen for their reliability and efficiency. Obviously, when recycling the water “efficiency” becomes a non-issue in terms of water use. 

Do we have to buy the water heater separately

 Yes . We only supply the EverShower on its own. 

Do we have to buy a water heater ?

The EverShower, without the heater, is still an independently, fully functioning shower. If you dont have a heater we recommend that you try an evershower a few times before buying a heater as most people find that the shower works perfectly without the heater.

Can we use EverShower with a wall-mounted water heater?

Yes. Of course, heated water from any source can be poured into the EverShower tub and used for recycling and other heaters can also be used to recycle continuously heated water. Water can then be pumped from the EverShower tub directly to most instant gas water heaters, out to the shower handset and back into the tub for recycling.

If the pump and/or heater are also being used for drinking water then it will be necessary to run and appropriate cleaning solution through the system after showering.

How does it cope with soap?

It is not a problem if you use soap especially if you replace the water mid-shower to rinse. It’s a good idea of rinse the pump with fresh water after using with soap.

For those in very water-scarce situations, who would like to share the water between users, it can be better not to use soap at all.

I am not In Europe how do I get one

The product was developed in Australia and is available from Evershowers.com

The are available in the US & Canada from VanDoIt.com