---- Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: 
> Here are some photos of my Vanagon Hot Shower Contraption:   http://picasaweb.google.com/richkoerner/VanagonShower?authkey=Gv1sRgCLy895SWoseFBg&feat=directlink
>

Richard, I admire your ingenuity and work.  The contraption looks like it would work ok.  For me, when camping, a solar shower is fine, much less bother, no fuel involved so no contribution to climate change.  Of course, having hot water upon arrival at camp would be nice.  But if on any given day the sun does not shine, thus no hot shower, oh well.  The space under the rear bench seat would be a loss to me also.  I have removed the heater and use the space for other camping gear.  But your work is nice.

mcneely