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A SHORT HISTORY: 2003 - 2010
Seven years ago, the first and original Kariba Bush Shower was introduced to campers and 4x4 off-road enthusiasts in South Africa. An extremely simple and compact appliance at that point time, which could be utilize to heat water instantly for showering and other cleaning duties anywhere, and at any time. |
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| The Original - Kariba Bush Shower/Bos Stort |
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What sparked the idea off was that a number of nomads had tried various unorthodox methods to heating water at campsites, some worked, and some did not, and in general, most of the methods used proved time consuming and rather dangerous to say the least. The original Kariba Bush Shower consisted of a hot water coils heat exchanger which fitted into a ventilated body, and which provided space for a slide-in stainless steel combustion chamber to house a cast iron twin ring LP Gas Burner as a power source. The concept and theory behind this invention, was to provide a safe and simple private ablution facility and a practical solution for use by general campers and off-road enthusiasts. Although this new product initially proved to be successful, with a large number sold locally and abroad, it was very heavy and clumsy due to the length and weight of the cast iron burner. Adding to that, the cast iron burner did not produce enough heat for those very cold morning showers, not to mention the un-acceptable ratio of carbon emissions and odors produced by this type of burner.
Thank heavens for technology, as this prompted our design team to set about development of our locally produced compact and light weight stainless steel high pressure burner. These burners were then incorporated into the original appliance. Not only had the overall performance of the Bush Shower improved, the new appliance was far more powerful and efficient with less carbon emissions, well within the global “green house products” compliance limitations. As a bonus, this new burner made it possible for the appliance to have a dual function in one package, by incorporating a cooker facility, hence the new name Kariba Combo which was launched during 2007/8. Ever since then, ongoing research and development has continued in order to produce the best possible results from this appliance, with a number of small refinements in the design and working components that have come about to improve the performance in general.
During the interim period since the launch of Kariba Combo, a variety of new models have been designed and developed for various camping application, resulting in the names “Kariba” Bush Shower/Bos Stort, and now Kariba Combo to become known and regarded as the bench mark for mobile hot water camping appliances in South Africa and neighboring states, including some other parts of our World. |
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| Kariba Combo K1 |
Kariba Combo K2 |
Kariba Combo Spinner |
Kariba Bottle Babe Combo |
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Kariba Combo – See Dedicated Page For Product Information
During 2007, Kariba Bush Showers were accredited by the LPGSASA (Liquid Petroleum Gas Safety Association of South Africa), for operation in compliance with SANS 1539. The basic “KISS” concept and design of these appliances, is intended to keep the operation simple, by avoiding the inclusion of complicated and problematic non-user friendly components which cause failures during operation, inherent in other makes of hot water gas powered systems. A Quality assurance program is thoroughly exercised in the manufacturing process of these appliances, and to assist in the safe operation of these products, extensive operating instructions and cautions to be observed, including hints and advice are noted in a booklet, supplied with each and every appliance that leaves the factory.
Our Kariba Combo range is well respected by most campers and all those who make use of them, for their simplicity and reliability to produce instant Hot Water effectively on demand, anywhere or at any time. The introduction of adding a gas cooker to enhance this appliance, has made the Kariba Combo range a world’s first and a most desirable gear to have on tour or safari, not to mention the added advantage of having one at home as a standby facility for use during electrical power outages.
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