Since having the X-Spec equipment from Expedition fitted to our INEOS Grenadier long-termer last month, we’ve had a chance to get out and use it; specifically the X-Spec on-board shower system.

This setup combines the X-Spec lockable jerry can holder (↗) with the Australian-made On Tap portable shower system (↗). The system starts with the jerry can holder, which is manufactured by Expedition HQ (↗) from aluminium and powder-coated for a durable, weather-resistant finish. The holder is mounted securely to the side of the vehicle using an X-Spec frame finished to match. We opted to mount it on the passenger side, as the X-Spec auxiliary fuel tank (↗) is fitted on the opposite side. The holder sits snugly against the body of the wagon and doesn’t protrude beyond the rear-view mirrors.

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The lockable carrier neatly houses the On Tap 20L water tank, keeping it secure while remaining easy to access when needed. The On Tap kit uses a 12V pump to feed water through a hose and shower head wherever and whenever you need it. Power is supplied via a lead that runs to the 12V outlet in the Grenadier’s cargo area, with enough length to reach comfortably.

The coiled hose is easy to deploy and can be used with either a standard hose outlet or the shower head. X-Spec also offers an optional shower head with a mounting bracket to make hands-free use easier. Add a simple shower tent and you’ve got a practical setup for rinsing off after a swim or washing up at camp. The 20L tank and pump combination is claimed to deliver around five minutes of shower time. User tip: Park the vehicle so the tank faces the sun as the black jerry can absorbs heat and helps warm the water inside.

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Cristian and his boys have been putting the system to good use, from rinsing off after a surf to washing mud off the Grenadier following a recovery.

The X-Spec accessories were fitted to our Grenadier by the team at Xceed Autocare in Braybrook (↗), who did an excellent job with care and attention to detail.

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