Custom Portable Propane Soft Tub!

[Off_Grid_r]

Im working on A Custom Portable hot tub for taking on the road traveling. I have a Soft Tub T300 and have gutted the lid to upgrade insulation to R-max Foam board insulation to increase Efficiency and decrease weight. For the Pump system I plan on using a Shurflo 12vdc pump with adequate flow hooked up to a On demand Propane hot water heater plumbed into a Thermostatic mixing valve. Wondering of any outside thoughts and ideas and if anyone has seen a setup like this or any other portable hot tub?

[Off_Grid_r]

Thanks for the Excellent replies. will look into that spa2go.

[GREGORYJ]

We have that model of hot tub at home.I would think a 12 volt pump wouldn't have the same pumping power as the stock AC pump who's heat that is given off by the pump motor is used to heat the water and keep it warm. It's a simple & very
efficient system in it's stock set up. Once the water is heated, it uses little
power to operate per month. I would try using it while RV'ing at long term
places you will be staying with AC power is you can. Then see if it's worth all
the trouble of hauling around before doing a 12 volt pump / propane heating mod.

[tork_d]

portable spas are already out there...
people we know have this one and use at summer cabin.
they fill from stream with 12volt pump with filter.
they also use bio-degradable chems.
good luck...

http://www.amazon.com/Spa2Go-STG-1-Round-Complete-Volt/dp/B000A0A3WK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1368438617&sr=8-3&keywords=portable+hot+tub

[jhilley]

wa8yxm wrote:
Many parks are already screaming about water bills.. Make sure they will let you use it before you spend money on it.

He said he doesn't stay in campgrounds and will fill from lakes or streams.

[wa8yxm]

Many parks are already screaming about water bills.. Make sure they will let you use it before you spend money on it.

[Pauljdav]

How about a small trailer to pull the empty hot tub in? You can fill it at the camp ground with water. Empty it will not weigh much. If you need a toad it can be a small flatbed truck with the hot tub in that.

Take pics of what you do get so we can either admire it or laugh at it.

Paul

[downtheroad]

You may live in one, but from you comments I don't think you really grasp what traveling in an RV entails.

Like I posted earlier..get some experience traveling in an RV and using an RV on the road first - then start thinking about a hot tub..maybe.

Long hoses, drawing water from streams, heating enough water for a hot tub off the grid and, "dump water in allowed locations if needed," is not going to get it.

[jhilley]

Will the ShurFlo pump work with hot water? There are 12 volt hot water circulating pumps available.

[Off_Grid_r]

I already live full time in my rv and yes im new 2 traveling in it but not living in it. Also I live and work outdoors for a living and plan to not use campsites as stated. If im parked living/working in one spot for a month or 2 i think its a worth while project. Also i should mention i plan on an extended hose to fill the tub from streams/creeks or faucets and also to dump water in allowed locations if needed.

[bluwtr49]

downtheroad wrote:
Since you are, as you say, "This is my first motor home and im new to it all!," I'd concentrate on getting the basics down before you think about bringing a hot tub along. Do some camping first and see how it all works.
Just thinkin'.

Good advice, set the hot tub aside until you have more experience. I think you will find that using and emptying it will be a MAJOR problem in most RV parks. They will certainly get upset dumping the water on the ground regardless of you assurances it's (just water)

[downtheroad]

Since you are, as you say, "This is my first motor home and im new to it all!," I'd concentrate on getting the basics down before you think about bringing a hot tub along. Do some camping first and see how it all works.
Just thinkin'.

[Off_Grid_r]

Back of the rig or Top back, Undecided on that. Might be part of the tow rig setup. The tub empty is light enough for me(im 26). As far as emptying at campsites i only use Biodegradable all natural products so it would just be water. Also I work as a wild harvester and will be trying not to use campsites. This is my first motor home and im new to it all!

[othertonka]

Just wondering where are you going to transport/store this set up between campsites? And how are you going to empty it at a campsite?