Gasland BE158
Amazon customer rating as of
Tankless Geek editorial score: 3.7/5
The Gasland BE158 is one of the most popular budget camp-shower heaters going — 41,000 BTU/h of propane heat, up to 1.58 GPM (6 liters/min), about 15 pounds, running on two D-cell batteries with a low 3.6 PSI startup pressure. It ships as a complete kit: CSA-certified regulator and hose, a 5-foot on/off shower head, a garden-hose adapter, and mounting hardware, so it's genuinely ready to use out of the box in about ten minutes. That completeness plus a sub-$150 price is why it has hundreds of positive reviews.
It's a single-task outdoor heater. At 41,000 BTU it delivers its 1.58 GPM only with warm inlet water; in the cold, deliverable flow falls toward roughly 1 GPM — plenty for a camp shower, dishes, or rinsing a muddy dog, not a household. And like every unvented portable, it is strictly outdoor-only: running it inside a tent, RV, or any enclosed space risks carbon-monoxide poisoning. Used as intended — outdoors, off-grid, with a pump or gravity feed — it's a lot of convenience for the money.
Key Features
Best Use Cases
Our Verdict
A best-selling, all-in-one outdoor propane camp heater at a rock-bottom price: complete kit, low-pressure startup, and enough output for a real camp shower. Ideal for camping, RV exteriors, off-grid, and emergencies. Keep it outdoors and ventilated, drain it in the cold, and don't expect household flow.
Technical Specifications
| Input | 41,000 BTU/h (propane) |
|---|---|
| Max flow | Up to 1.58 GPM (6 L/min) |
| Startup pressure | As low as 3.6 PSI |
| Weight | ≈15.4 lb, carry handle |
| Power | 2 D-cell batteries (no electricity) |
| Included | CSA regulator/hose, shower head, hose adapter |
Specifications verified against the linked source documents. See Sources below.
How much hot water you'll actually get
Usable flow drops as incoming water gets colder. Figures are calculated from rated output (41,000 BTU × 0.8 UEF) and labeled as such — not bench-tested by us.
| Temperature rise | Typical scenario | Usable flow |
|---|---|---|
| 35 °F | Warm climate (75 °F in → 110 °F) — capped at max | 1.58 GPM |
| 45 °F | Mild climate (65 °F in → 110 °F) | 1.46 GPM |
| 60 °F | Cool climate (50 °F in → 110 °F) | 1.09 GPM |
| 70 °F | Cold water (40 °F in → 110 °F) | 0.94 GPM |
Usable flow at a 110 °F target: BTU × thermal-eff ÷ (ΔF × 500), capped at the 1.58 GPM maximum (non-condensing ~80%). Cold inlet water drops it to a camp-rinse flow.
Pros
Cons
Buy it if…
- Camping, overlanding, RV exteriors, and off-grid rinses
- Buyers who want a complete ready-to-use kit under budget
- Low-pressure setups (3.6 PSI startup; pump or gravity feed)
- Emergency hot water when power or plumbing is out
Skip it if…
- Any indoor, tent, or RV-interior use (outdoor-only, CO risk)
- Households needing more than one small fixture
- Freezing climates without a drain-down routine
Installation Requirements
Professional vs DIY
Owner-installed for camping and outdoor use — follow propane and ventilation safety; never operate indoors.
Gas and electrical work should be done by a licensed professional, and most installs require a permit and must meet local building codes — DIY work can void the manufacturer warranty. Always confirm the unit's own manual for exact clearances, venting, and sizing.
What owners report
Themes summarized from retailer customer feedback (4.3/5 Amazon customer rating, 567 ratings, as of 2026-08-23). These are owner opinions, not our own bench testing.
With ~567 reviews, owners repeatedly praise how much you get for the price — shower head, regulator, and adapter included and ready in minutes.
The 3.6 PSI startup lets it run off a small pump or gravity feed where many portables won't light.
As with all portables, temperature drifts if water pressure or wind changes; a steady supply and some shelter help.
Owners stress it's for outdoor use and needs draining in freezing weather to avoid damage.
Gasland BE158 FAQ
Can I use the BE158 indoors?+
No. It's an outdoor-only, unvented propane heater — using it in a tent, RV interior, or enclosed space risks carbon-monoxide poisoning. Always operate it in open air.
What comes in the box?+
A complete kit: CSA-certified gas regulator and hose, a 5-foot on/off shower head, a garden-hose adapter, and mounting hardware — most people are showering within about ten minutes.
Will it work with a water pump or gravity bag?+
Yes — it starts at about 3.6 PSI, so a small 12V pump or gravity-fed bag is enough to light it.
Is 1.58 GPM enough?+
For a camp shower or outdoor rinse, yes. It delivers 1.58 GPM with warm inlet water and about 1 GPM in the cold — a single-task heater, not a household one.
Product sources
Specifications verified 2026-08-23. Manufacturer documents are treated as the primary source for model specifications. Retailer pages are used only for customer ratings and owner-feedback themes.
- Gasland BE158 official product page (accessed 2026-08-23)
- Gasland BE158 — Amazon listing (accessed 2026-08-23)
- Gasland BE158 owner reviews (accessed 2026-08-23)
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