Clean Camper Bidet

[St. Michael]

Last spring I bought and installed a Clean Camper bidet. One of those “made in Merica!” miracles. Except for the $129 price and the month it took to get here I was pleased with it.

So I de-winterize things for this season and it doesn’t work. No pressure just a dribble. Checked everything stem to stern.

Decided to go shopping. Found a different brand for $50 next day delivery. Probably a Chinese knock off and it’s even nicer.

In the process of replacing the “Merica” unit I discovered the stainless steel supply line had rusted and clogged things up. I did not know stainless steel could rust.

Learn something new every day.

 

[DutchmenSport]

We've had Bidets since 2021. Replaced the one in the camper with an electric / heated water / heated fan dry one. Simple to install and simply plugged into a wall outlet. Best thing we could have done.

About the rust? Is it possible your water is rusty leaving deposits and building up? Check the aerators on the end of your sink faucets.

Not everyone understand the "Bidet" and seems to be highly skeptical of them. Others love them. I'm on the "love" side of the equation. It was one of the better decisions we made to help set ourselves up for retirement. Why? Absolutely no toilet paper purchase necessary! That's hundreds of dollars saved every year.

 

[St. Michael]

We’re in the love column. Plumbed ours for hot water too and it’s great.

 

[Scubado]

We've had Bidets since 2021. Replaced the one in the camper with an electric / heated water / heated fan dry one. Simple to install and simply plugged into a wall outlet. Best thing we could have done.

About the rust? Is it possible your water is rusty leaving deposits and building up? Check the aerators on the end of your sink faucets.

Not everyone understand the "Bidet" and seems to be highly skeptical of them. Others love them. I'm on the "love" side of the equation. It was one of the better decisions we made to help set ourselves up for retirement. Why? Absolutely no toilet paper purchase necessary! That's hundreds of dollars saved every year.

Could you give brand and model number. My wife likes the idea and wants me to install one in our Montana but she wants one with a dryer.

 

[Mikendebbie]

St. Michael stated in post #1 “Last spring I bought and installed a Clean Camper bidet”

You can find both the Clean Camper and the Chi-knee knockoff (screen shot below) on Amazon. Scroll thru the pics of the item and they have a chart showing which toilets it works with and which ones it does not.

I’m curious about the statement “plumbed it for hot water”…in most rigs (and even in a S&B ) it takes several seconds for the warm/hot water to reach an outlet. I have ZERO/NO experience with bidets. I assume the first shot of water will be cold (colder in winter). Would that cold blast be “refreshing” or “SHOCKING”?

Clean Camper The Original RV Bidet Self-Cleaning Dual Nozzles | Non-Electric, Reversible Design | Easy Installation, RV Waterline Compatible | Adjustable Gentle Water Pressure | Eco-Friendly Amazon.com: Clean Camper The Original RV Bidet Self-Cleaning Dual Nozzles | Non-Electric, Reversible Design | Easy Installation, RV Waterline Compatible | Adjustable Gentle Water Pressure | Eco-Friendly : Automotive

 

[Mark77]

After bi-lateral carpal tunnel surgery (the original need for said bidet) I too grew to like the convenience of the appliance... the first one in my home.

After a year or so with the plain Jane "Brondel" branded model that only did a cold water wash, I opted for a nicer model that has a heated seat, warm water, heated dry fan, etc. in my home.

Since I had the original I snuck it in to the Montana one day (wife does not share my enthusiasm) and it works well on the porcelain Dometic I have in there. Only mod was adding a separate supply stop for the bidet.

A word of advice for bidet use I learned on our recent late winter trip south this year... see, even in Mesa it got down to about 38˚ one night. I was hooked up to city water and had about 40' of hose laying on top of the ground full of water all night.

Let's just say that my sleepy, pre coffee morning constitutional turned into a uber refreshing wake up call when I turned that valve on! Never experienced anything quite like that, nor do I wish to repeat it! Probably the quickest rinse I ever had! The bright side... it provided my bride at least 15 minutes of howling laughter and another couple of evenings of entertaining (for her) cocktail conversation!

 

[Scubado]

After bi-lateral carpal tunnel surgery (the original need for said bidet) I too grew to like the convenience of the appliance... the first one in my home.

After a year or so with the plain Jane "Brondel" branded model that only did a cold water wash, I opted for a nicer model that has a heated seat, warm water, heated dry fan, etc. in my home.

Since I had the original I snuck it in to the Montana one day (wife does not share my enthusiasm) and it works well on the porcelain Dometic I have in there. Only mod was adding a separate supply stop for the bidet.

A word of advice for bidet use I learned on our recent late winter trip south this year... see, even in Mesa it got down to about 38˚ one night. I was hooked up to city water and had about 40' of hose laying on top of the ground full of water all night.

Let's just say that my sleepy, pre coffee morning constitutional turned into a uber refreshing wake up call when I turned that valve on! Never experienced anything quite like that, nor do I wish to repeat it! Probably the quickest rinse I ever had! The bright side... it provided my bride at least 15 minutes of howling laughter and another couple of evenings of entertaining (for her) cocktail conversation!

My wife just read your story here and also had a good laugh. Thanks for sharing.

 

[DutchmenSport]

Could you give brand and model number. My wife likes the idea and wants me to install one in our Montana but she wants one with a dryer.

XCQQ Bidet from Amazon
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I had 2 problems installing in the Montana. First, the supplied plumbing did not match cleanly with my camper plumbing. But, I had all the parts and pieces I needed from the previous Bidet I had and with a bit of creative adaptation, I was able to get the water line hooked up without having to purchase anything new again.

Second problem, the pressure valve, or waterever that thing is that sticks up on the back of the toilet is in the way with this model of Bidet. Luckily, the PEX pipe had enough flex to it, I was able to force it back a little.

On other posts, folks have had problems with this PEX pipe and my suggestion was to get a riser for the seat so the Bidet would rise above the small pipe. After having the same problem now, that would work, but it would look funny.

Mark77, We've been using the Bondell non-heated one for a few years too and we do our share of cold weather camping. I don't keep garden hoses hooked up, but let me tell you, when the outside temperature is 10 degrees and the fresh water tank is just "slightly" above 32 degrees, the "wake-up" call in the morning is truly an experience!

(Personally, I got my kicks out of it ... literally. The wife insisted on switching to the heated version. I was so glad when I found out it simply plugged into an outlet. I was concerned about doing additional wiring in the camper, something I did not want to do. )