Eco Camel Orbit

Natasha2
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edited March 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Any of you got these shower heads?

We had to replace our existing shower head (not camel) and bought the eco camel orbit at the show.  Used for the first time this morning and we are not impressed in the slightest.  Really rubbish flow of water and not good for hair rinsing. 

Any one else disappointed. 

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  • JVB66
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    edited March 2016 #2

    From what i have heard they need a higher volume pump than is standard fit on most Vans

  • young thomas
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    edited March 2016 #3

    JVB, as you say, is it because of the difference in power between a caravan submersible and a MH external in line pumps like Shurflo or Flojet?

    our pals and us both have Eco Camel shower heads which work fine.....they have a Flojet pump and we have a Shurflow.

    how powerful is the shower normally in a caravan with a submersible..?

     

  • TheAdmiral
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    edited March 2016 #4

    We have the original and find it great

    Admiral

  • JayEss
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    edited March 2016 #5

    When we bought our eco camel at a show - not the orbit - they said we could send it back if we were unhappy. 

    See if you can replace it with the older model. They work a treat even with a failing pump and inlet which we had last year 

  • JD6620
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    edited March 2016 #6

    The salesman tried to sell us one of those at the NEC last year.  I opted for the older Jetstorm version which works well in our motorhome.  As JayEss says try and get it replaced.

  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #7

    Thanks everyone for the input that is obviously our problem. Pretty disappointed that the sales guy didn't mention it when we bought in. Trouble is we are now on day  2 of 15 night trip staying on CLs.

    Thanks again

  • huskydog
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    edited March 2016 #8

    Maybe it's time to buy a watering canHappy

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2016 #9

    From what i have heard they need a higher volume pump than is standard fit on most Vans

    ...Ps ,they are now fitted to Bailey c/vans so we will see if it works when we get ours ,as they now fit hiigher flow external pumps

  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #10

    Just tried our brand new (spare) whale pump but results are still poor.  Will send email to eco camel later to see what they suggest. 

    Yep Husky will have to get the watering can out. 

  • young thomas
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    edited March 2016 #11

    Just tried our brand new (spare) whale pump but results are still poor.  Will send email to eco camel later to see what they suggest. 

    Yep Husky will have to get the watering can out. 

    ....surely you kept your old shower head in the bathroom as backup....?Wink

    ....i did......

  • briantimber
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    edited March 2016 #12

    Jetstorm works fine for us, good spray and reduction in water usage. Haven't tried the orbit so can't comment..Cool

  • young thomas
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    edited March 2016 #13

    Jetstorm works fine for us, good spray and reduction in water usage. Haven't tried the orbit so can't comment..Cool

    ..forgot to say, ours is the Jetstorm too, i wonder if the orbit requires (even) more pressure than the Jetstorm to perform adequately?

  • briantimber
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    edited March 2016 #14

    Jetstorm works fine for us, good spray and reduction in water usage. Haven't tried the orbit so can't comment..Cool

    ..forgot to say, ours is the Jetstorm too, i wonder if the orbit requires (even) more pressure than the Jetstorm to perform adequately?

    Think you may be right BB, can we hear from more orbit users perhaps?..Cool

  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #15

    Just tried our brand new (spare) whale pump but results are still poor.  Will send email to eco camel later to see what they suggest. 

    Yep Husky will have to get the watering can out. 

    ....surely you kept your old shower head in the bathroom as backup....?Wink

    ....i did......

    Not as clever as you BB

    The old hose was broken so we threw everything away.

    Never expected there to be any problem after all  these products are sold at caravan exhibitions.....should be fit for purpose.

     

    anyway things got worse this morning, hubby has first shower while I put the bed away. He comes out with empty shampoo bottle, okay so now I've rubbish shower and no shampoo. Start shower only for water to run cold almost immediately, hubby apparently turned
    off water heater this morning when he put the kettle on. 

    So jug of hot water rapidly boiled came to the rescue. Almost a watering can Husky??

    Glad we are not new to caravanning this would put me right off.

  • JayEss
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    edited March 2016 #16

    I'd pick up a cheap shower head next time you are out Natasha. Try wilko's 

  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #17

    I'd pick up a cheap shower head next time you are out Natasha. Try wilko's 

    Already on my shopping list for today. 

  • JayEss
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    edited March 2016 #18

    It's a shame you are on your travels as I have three standard caravan shower heads. Found them in a locker when we bought the van 

  • huskydog
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    edited March 2016 #19

    See, i knew the watering can would come in usefullSmile

  • Surfer
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    edited March 2016 #20

    There seem to be number of conflicting views regarding the Eco Camer Orbit with some saying brilliant and other saying ti is rubbish and a waste of money.

    We prefer the old fashion shower rose as at least you get a decent shower!

  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #21

    Excellent  customer service from Ecocamel, they are posting a Jetstorm E for us to try.  Arranged to have it posted to our next CL.  

    Will let you know how we get on with the replacement. 

  • briantimber
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    edited March 2016 #22

    Can't ask for better service than that Natasha, hope you get sorted..Cool

  • Merve
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    edited March 2016 #23

    I have bought an orbit for home and find it fantastic. The van, I have the standard Ecocamel head and again, I'm very pleased with it.Bailey fit them as standard.

  • ghostie
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    edited March 2016 #24

    We fitted a cyclone spa shower head last year,  very impressive bit of kit,cost £20 at norfolk showground motorhome show,liked it so much we bought another for home.

  • Natasha2
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    edited March 2016 #25

    Excellent  customer service from Ecocamel, they are posting a Jetstorm E for us to try.  Arranged to have it posted to our next CL.  

    Will let you know how we get on with the replacement. 

    Well Jetstorm E was lots better than the Orbit but was it better than a bog standard cheapish one? 

    For me it's debatable but hubby thinks it did use less water so that's a plus. I didn't think it was any more powerful than our previous shower head and tbh the air/water noise annoyed me.  I've got very sensitive little ears ??

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