A Proper Shower Floor.
For Improper Locations.
No puddles. No mud. No standing directly on the campsite.
The Joolca ENSUITE Shower Base is an elevated outdoor shower platform with real bamboo slats, an aluminium folding frame and an integrated water catchment tray. Instead of standing in mud or letting shower water spread through camp, the Base catches it underneath your feet and lets you either drain it away or recirculate it through a compatible Joolca HOTTAP v2 system.
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Built to Keep the Shower Zone Under Control
- 86 × 91 cm (34 × 36 in) elevated bamboo deck
- Real bamboo slats with marine-grade clear coat
- Slanted welded PVC water catchment tray
- Drain collected water away from camp
- Recirculate with compatible HOTTAP v2 setups
- HOTTAP Go compatible for drain-away use
- 150 kg (330 lb) load capacity
- Aluminium folding frame with ABS hinges
- Compatible with all Joolca ENSUITE tents
- Folds to 95 × 17 × 27 cm
- 10.1 kg (22.2 lb)
- Heavy-duty carry bag included
More Than a Platform
The ENSUITE Shower Base solves the part of portable showering that is easy to overlook: what happens to the water after it leaves the showerhead.
Built to Hold Its Ground
The aluminium frame and ABS hinges create a solid elevated shower platform rated to 150 kg (330 lb), so it feels planted even when the ground underneath isn't perfect.
Packs Tight
When the shower is over, the frame folds down to a compact 95 × 17 × 27 cm bundle and packs into the included heavy-duty carry bag.
Sets Up Without Tools
Unfold the frame, position the bamboo slats and connect your drainage. No hardware kit, no complicated assembly and no reason to make camp setup harder than it needs to be.
Stretch Your Water Supply
With a compatible HOTTAP v2 recirculating setup, collected shower water can be routed back through the system so a modest water supply can deliver a much longer shower.
Fits the ENSUITE Family
The Base is designed to work with Joolca ENSUITE shelters, making it easy to build a complete outdoor bathroom rather than piecing together unrelated camp gear.
No Puddle at Your Feet
Shower water passes through the deck into the sloped PVC tray below instead of collecting around your feet or slowly turning your campsite into a muddy bog.
Real Bamboo Underfoot
Solid bamboo slats give you a proper shower-floor feel, with a marine-grade clear coat helping protect the surface from repeated outdoor use.
Put Your Foot Down
Hot showers are great. Standing in a puddle and turning camp into a mud pit isn't. See how the Joolca ENSUITE Shower Base catches, drains and manages shower water while giving you a proper platform to stand on.
The Floor Is the Part You Don't Think About Until You Need It
Portable hot water gets most of the attention when people build an outdoor shower. Then the first real shower happens on dirt, gravel or soft ground and suddenly the floor becomes the problem.
That's what makes the ENSUITE Shower Base more useful than it first appears.
It gets your feet off the ground, gives you a solid surface to stand on and controls where the waste water goes. Instead of water spreading through camp, the catchment tray collects it underneath the platform so you can route it somewhere appropriate.
If you're using HOTTAP v2, the Base can become part of a recirculating shower setup, which is particularly valuable when you're carrying a limited amount of water. HOTTAP Go users can still use the Base to collect and drain water away from the shower area.
At 10.1 kg (22.2 lb), this isn't an ultralight accessory. It's made for vehicle-based camping, overlanding, trailers, cabins and established camps where having a cleaner, more controlled shower area is worth the extra gear.
If you've already invested in a proper Joolca shower setup, this is the piece that makes the ground underneath it feel properly finished.
Build the System Around the Base
Joolca ENSUITE Double
Pair the Shower Base with the ENSUITE Double for a two-room outdoor bathroom with a dedicated wet shower room and a separate dry changing space.
View ENSUITE DoubleJoolca HOTTAP Systems
Add a Joolca HOTTAP portable hot-water system to complete your shower setup. HOTTAP v2 supports Base recirculation, while HOTTAP Go can use the Base for controlled drain-away.
Explore Joolca Hot WaterWhat's Included
Note: Female quick-connect fittings for your drainage or recirculation hoses are not included.
Joolca ENSUITE Shower Base Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Joolca ENSUITE tent to use the Shower Base?
No. The ENSUITE Shower Base can be used as a standalone outdoor shower platform. It is designed to pair neatly with Joolca ENSUITE shelters, but a tent is not required for the Base itself to function.
Does the ENSUITE Shower Base work with HOTTAP Go?
Yes, for collecting water and draining it away from the shower area. Recirculation back through the heater requires a compatible HOTTAP v2 setup. HOTTAP Go does not use the Shower Base as a recirculating water source.
Can I recirculate shower water with HOTTAP v2?
Yes. The Shower Base can collect water in the PVC tray and route it back into a compatible HOTTAP v2 recirculating setup, helping extend a limited water supply.
What hose fittings are included?
The Shower Base includes two male quick-connect fittings. Female quick-connect fittings for your drainage or recirculation hoses are not included.
How much weight can the Shower Base support?
The aluminium frame is rated to support up to 150 kg (330 lb).
Does the Base need to be on perfectly flat ground?
It works best on reasonably level ground. Finding a flatter campsite helps the catchment tray drain more predictably and gives the platform a more stable footing.
How long does setup take?
Setup is quick and requires no tools. Unfold the frame, position the bamboo deck and connect your drainage or recirculation hose.
Is the bamboo suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The bamboo slats are finished with a marine-grade clear coat designed to help protect them from repeated exposure to outdoor conditions.
How large is the Shower Base when packed?
Packed dimensions are approximately 95 × 17 × 27 cm (37 × 6.7 × 10.6 in), and the Base weighs 10.1 kg (22.2 lb).
Which Joolca ENSUITE shelters does it fit?
The Shower Base is designed for use across the Joolca ENSUITE range, including compatible Single, Double and mounted shelter configurations.
Where can I buy the Joolca ENSUITE Shower Base in Canada?
Shop the Joolca ENSUITE Shower Base online from Cap-it for delivery across Canada, or contact a participating Cap-it retail location for local availability and help building a complete Joolca outdoor bathroom setup.
Build the Whole Outdoor Bathroom
Cap-it has helped Canadians equip their trucks, vehicles and campsites for adventure since 1977. Joolca brings hot water, private showering and smart water management into that same vehicle-based camping and overlanding world.
Shop Joolca online across Canada or visit a participating Cap-it retail location for product advice and help building a complete outdoor shower setup around your vehicle, campsite or cabin.
Keep the Water Controlled. Keep Your Feet Clean.
A proper outdoor shower deserves a proper floor.
Designed for Adventure®