New Camper Shower Coming Soon at Ka-Hoon Campground**
We’re getting closer to having a working shower available for campers here at Ka-Hoon Campground! Like most off-grid projects, it’s taken some trial and error to figure out what works best.
One of our biggest challenges has been the **water pump**. We initially tried using a **small well pump** designed to run an entire household, but it turned out to be *too powerful* for our setup. It required priming every time, didn’t work well with flexible hoses, and created pressure issues. While we still plan to use it in future builds, it’s not the right fit for a simple shower system.
After some research, we chose a **diaphragm pump**, which is much more efficient and easier to operate. It’ll allow us to provide on-demand water for showers without the hassle of setting up and tearing down each time. Campers can just flip a switch and enjoy a hot rinse (once we finish setting up the privacy area — that’s coming soon!).
### Why There Will Be a Shower Fee
The shower won’t be included in the nightly camping fee because not everyone will need it. Instead, we’ll charge **\$10 for a 15-minute shower**, which helps cover:
* **Water hauling costs** – including fuel for the truck **and the cost of the water itself**
* **Propane** for heating water
* **System upkeep** and maintenance
Currently, it costs us about **\$30 to haul 150 gallons** of water, and to avoid excessive wear on the trailer and truck, we limit loads to that amount.
Like everything else out here, we’re building it slowly and sustainably. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we keep improving the off-grid experience at Ka-Hoon!
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Unveiling Our New Outdoor Kitchen: Name Our Scottish-Themed Space!
**Help Us Name Our New Outdoor Kitchen Area!**
For a while, we’ve been on the hunt for just the frame of a 10×10 canopy to cover the Colquhoun bar and cooking area within the Cahoots Courtyard. Recently, fate intervened when the winds destroyed the roof of a canopy belonging to one of our campers. They kindly asked if we had a use for the frame, and now we have exactly what we’ve been looking for!
We wanted just the frame to hang solar lights, which can be decorated for events or left as is. The frame alone is less likely to be affected by the New Mexico desert winds.
This area will serve as a spot for potlucks, a place for campers to prepare their food with a BBQ grill that can be rented, or even a spot to chill drinks in a cooler. It will be part of the Cahoots Courtyard and may not always be available for use by campers and event-goers while in use.
We need a name for this little “kitchen” area, and we want it to have a Scottish theme. So far, we’ve come up with Colquhoun Kitchen, Cahoots Kitchen, Highland Feasting Grounds, and Cahoots Grill. Let us know your thoughts or if you have any other creative suggestions!
We look forward to hearing your ideas and can’t wait to share this new space with all of you.
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