update opinions on purchase of Joocla or Smarttec hot water heaters

Submitted: Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 13:41
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Which should I buy. What problems have you had. Or is the a better choice for showers in a camper trailers. Thanks John
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Reply By: Member - Soft-Trailer - Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 20:37

Monday, Aug 31, 2020 at 20:37
I have the Joocla, with no experience of the Smarttec. What I can say about the Joocla is that it is perfectly fine for those that need a hot shower. It works, it is simple, and with the bag that they sell can be reasonably compact. I have found the Joocla fine for both touring and for, when not touring, great for placing at our holiday farm for long term usage. Very happy with it, to the point of potentially buying another unit for our farm for a permanent install.
These days- buy Australian and Australian made (which Smarttec may be, I am unsure). But happy with the price and output of the Joocla.
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Reply By: Uncle Arthur - Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 08:30

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 08:30
There is a very good product review between the two on the snowys.com.au web site outlining the pros and cons of both.
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 18:30

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 18:30
Smarttek vs Joolca
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Follow Up By: Batt's - Thursday, Sep 03, 2020 at 14:21

Thursday, Sep 03, 2020 at 14:21
Thanks for the link Nomadic some good info comparing the 2.
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Reply By: RMD - Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 10:32

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 10:32
Is that a "Joolca" hot water unit? sounds similar! There are a few heaters which look the same as Joolca and have the controls and pipes in the same position and seem to be quite good by all reports I have read. I don't have one but bought a Coleman unit which is not much good, will heat water, but very hard to control. Never buy a Coleman unit if success of controlling the temp is required.
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Reply By: Gbc.. - Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 12:28

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 at 12:28
I have had a country comfort (looks 'extremely similar' to the smarttec) and have a Joolca. The Joolca is still a going concern, same can't be said for the other one. The owner did try to come up with solutions to repair but in the end, logistics and transport costs made it easier to bin than chase down any possible warranty. The addition of the summer/winter control which the joolca does not have, means that in alpine areas the other two will get hotter if that is an issue? The joolca is hot enough for showers in the snow, but won't take almost frozen water to 45 odd degrees for washing up if that is any sort of consideration. The Joolca is also considerably smaller which is a plus for me.
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