This thing is great, plain and simple. I just tested it out for the first time and it heated the water to temperature instantly with the burner not even half way. Granted, I did start off with 75 degree water because I live in South Florida (which is where we do most of our camping). Within seconds the water coming out of the shower head was perfect for a hot shower. It was packaged perfectly and all seems well. There are 2 reason it doesn't get the 5 stars. The first reason is that the water pressure isn't great. Yes that means you conserve water which is key in camping situations so not that big of a deal really (as long as the pump lasts, if it doesn't last then it's a 3 star product to me. The 2nd reason it doesn't get the 5 stars is that it really should have a recirculating system at the shower head, which I will be installing, so instead of wasting water and speed showering it can be routed back into the water source. For $15 more, this could have been part of the product.



I guess Zodi thinks that most customers will shower nude in the open and can just drop the shower head back into the water source while they lather and then pick it back up to rinse. That isn't my case. When the family camps, we use a privacy shower shelter. The Zodi, propane tank, water source and pump are all going outside of the privacy shelter so that's why recirculating is important. I guess Zodi's concern can also be that someone wont realize a disconnected hose while recirculating thus maybe damaging the unit. Regardless, I'm adding the diverter valve and hose. I also placed foil tape on the hose ends near the unit since some people have had issues with the hoses melting. I hope doing that will deflect some of the heat from melting the hoses. Lastly, I did opt for the 20lb. propane tank attachment because I felt that it would add much more stability to the system so it doesn't tip over if someone tugs on a hose or if it's windy. I went even further by placing the propane tank in a milk crate as well. I have zero worries that the unit will move. That was important for me since I'd be inside the privacy shelter unable to see the unit. I heard about pumps failing so I bought an extra to have on hand. I am one of those overly prepared folks. Overall, it's a great system. With $15 more spent on the diverter valve and hose and the added 20lb tank attachment, it makes it perfect.