Joolca Australia

The unit is fantastic and 'as advertised'. I can confirm the US model does display Fahrenheit. A few things that separates it from becoming a 5 star item. There are no nozzle adjustments (or other accessories) to change the water flow characteristics. For example the shower is fine for showering, but I prefer a steady stream of water for washing my hands and brushing my teeth. The stream you typically see from a household bathroom sink. I had a few third party accessories with quick disconnect, however they were not compatible with the Hottie. The pump kept cycling on or off due to the diameter of the flow not matching or there was not enough pressure. I love the hose. The hose doesn't kink and its not the lame hard plastic "pigtail" you see on brands like WaterPORT, whose products I have thrown in the garbage because the quality is poor. Joolca exceeds my expectation in quality so far. Locking mechanism at the top works fine. I love the portability of it. My only other compliant would be my concern regarding the long term reliability of the quick disconnect port on the unit itself. What I have done (to prevent) wearing out the stock threads is placing another quick connect adapter in front of the original, so it doesn't wear as fast from constant unplugging and replugging. Since I disengage the 2nd disconnect, the original plug remains intact and if that strips, I'm not out a unit.

I am a Weekend Warrior Overlander. My wife and I spend nearly every weekend on the trails and camping out of our truck. I understand that the Joolca Hottie might seem to be price prohibitive to a majority of the crowd that they are targeting, but I find great value in the innovation and simplicity. Let me explain.

The most important factor for me when it comes to equipment is usasblilty. If a product is too complicated or requires too much effort to use, I will never even bother to take it out of the truck, until I TAKE IT OUT OF THE TRUCK. The Hottie is extremely simple to setup and use. Everything needed to make hot water for a shower or other cleaning duties is stored inside the unit. This means no searching for pieces or opening multiple compartments in the vehicle just to use it. Setup is less than 30 seconds, and you are well on your way to having instant hot water. Another major convenience is that you can carry the Hottie down to the beach, into the woods or take it with you anywhere because it is so portable and completely self contained.

Now let compare to my previous showering setups. I’ve used a battery powered rechargeable pump with a collapsible bucket, and this worked well. This setup served us well, but having to get out the Jet Boil to boil water to mix in the bucket wasn’t ideal. Also, the amount of water that I needed with my particular setup felt like a waste. I found it easier to just skip taking a shower most of the time, so that’s what we did. I also used a Joolca Hot Tap for instant hot water. This setup worked well, but the setup and storage was a pain. I like that I can turn the nozzle pressure down or off to minimize water usage, but I hate that the first 2 seconds when you turn the nozzle on the water is freezing before the heater kicks on and warms it up. In winter conditions with cold water, this does not work for me or my wife. It was also an entire event to prepare for a shower, so this system rarely got used unless we were in an extended trip.

Where the hottie shines is in the simplicity. I don’t hesitate to use the Hottie just to clean dishes since it is so easy to setup and use. I can even fill the 3.2 gallon tank before I leave home, so it stores its own water instead of carrying water cans for a shower. Just refill it when you get gas, and it’s ready to go again.

This system is essentially a small portable version of what you have at home. If you need the ultimate portability for occasional use, this may not be your best option. However, if you want a product that you will use on every trip and that will add a level of comfort that can’t be matched by many other products, I highly recommend that you give the Joolca Hottie a chance.

GAME CHANGER- the Hottie is a brilliant bit of kit. Super compact, so it doesn’t take up much space, being able to connect to a small propane bottle makes the Hottie super portable, therefore super versatile.

We’ve got a caravan with hot water, but we can now set up a sink outside next to the BBQ to clean the dishes as we go. No more dragging filthy dishes into the van to clean inside.

The Hottie will stay permanently in our car so we can wash off our feet after riverside and beach adventures.

First startup, zero issues or struggles. Build quality is exceptional. Absolutely amazing!