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The Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) packs a 1.85 GPM maximum flow and hot water from a 20 lb propane tank into one portable propane water heater. It is a good match for camping trips, the RV and the outdoor shower, at 7.3/10 on its documented specs.
| Brand | Eccotemp |
|---|---|
| Category | Gas tankless water heaters |
| Stated mounting location | Portable |
| Stated maximum flow | 1.85 GPM |
| Propane tank | 20 lb |
| Stated weight | 20 lb |
| ASIN | B092P1KN8W |
Full listing title: Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable Tankless Water Heater 1.85 GPM 52K BTU
| Stated mounting location | PortableFull listing title |
|---|---|
| Stated maximum flow | 1.85 GPMFull listing title |
Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet
What it's made for: camping trips, the RV and the outdoor shower.
Two portable propane water heaters close to it on our rating, each with a dated price.
That's the maximum flow the listing states, and headline flows are usually quoted at a mild temperature rise. Our calculator counts a shower at 2 GPM, so that's a hot rinse for one person at a time, after the lake or the trail.
What it has going for it
Runs on a 20 lb tank. Screw it to the tank, hook up a garden hose and you have a hot rinse at the campsite, the barn or the beach house. Outdoors only: it burns propane right there with no vent.
Safety listing. CSA, ETL or UL certification is named in the listing: a third-party safety mark, which is what you want on anything that burns propane next to you.
At the campsite: it runs off a 20 lb tank and it weighs 20 lb, per the listing. A weak RV pump may not light it, so check the pressure figure first.
In the backyard: a garden hose and a 20 lb tank are all it needs. Its spot is in the open air, out of the wind; a shed, a tent or a closed stall is out.
The seller states, word for word, in the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) listing:
The EL7 runs on a standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane tank, equipped with electronic ignition, & powered by “4 x AA” batteries.
Low-pressure activation at 20 PSI & easily connected to a standard garden hose.
CSA certified for use in the US & Canada.
That's the seller talking, not us. No listing tells you how it copes with 42 °F water at 6:45 in the morning.
What the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) listing names:
For the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM), the installation manual settles the venting, the gas line and the clearances.
At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each GPM of stated maximum flow works out at about $163.90 (price ÷ stated GPM, our arithmetic). That puts it in the pricier third of the 7 portable propane water heaters we have a price and a stated flow for.
Count a 20 lb propane tank if you don't have one, and a hose to reach the water.
The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B092P1KN8W), where today's price, stock and seller apply.
No outlet out there? The CAMPLUX 5L Portable Propane, 1.32 GPM (7.3/10) lights on batteries, per its listing.
Want the shower head in the box? The Amzgachfktch 1.58 GPM Portable Propane (7.3/10) comes with one, per its listing.
Want to spend less? The LiberLive 5L Portable Propane, 1.32 GPM (7.3/10) was listed at $119.69 on Sep 30, 2026.
Our take
Our favourite thing about the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) is a 1.85 GPM maximum flow, closely followed by hot water from a 20 lb propane tank. No buyer reviews yet, so the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) has to win you over on paper. Our main reservation: no word on the gas input or the warranty. We'd pick it if you need one shower or one sink at a time, not the whole house; otherwise, put it next to the CAMPLUX 5L Portable Propane (1.32 GPM) first.
Tank, regulator, garden hose: that is the whole install. Pick a spot in the open air, out of the wind.
Open the water, let the burner light, then set the temperature.
Drain it, disconnect the tank, and store it dry. A unit left full in a cold shed can crack.
Before you order the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM), check your propane setup: it is made for a 20 lb tank, so check the regulator and the hose that come with it.
A garden hose off a house tap is usually plenty; an RV pump or a gravity tank is worth checking first.
It is made for a 20 lb tank. Check that the regulator and the gas hose come in the box, and keep a spare tank for a long weekend.
Outdoors only, with open air around it. Never in a tent, a camper, a garage or a closed shower stall: it burns propane right there and makes carbon monoxide.
Drain it after the last trip of the season. Water left inside can freeze and crack the heat exchanger. Our natural gas vs propane guide covers propane setups.
How the Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) stacks up against the closest alternative, the CAMPLUX 5L Portable Propane (1.32 GPM).
| Criterion | Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable, 1.85 GPM | CAMPLUX 5L Portable Propane, 1.32 GPM |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Max flow | 1.85 GPM | 1.32 GPM |
| Fuel | Not stated | Propane |
Both score 7.3/10. The Eccotemp Luxé EL7 Portable (1.85 GPM) brings more flow (1.85 GPM), so it has the edge on paper.
We rate it 7.3/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
The listing states a maximum flow of 1.85 GPM. The headline flow is a mild-weather number: with cold winter water coming in, the same unit gives you less. Read the maker's flow chart at your winter rise, or let our flow-rate calculator do the sums.
No. It is a portable propane unit with no vent connection, so it belongs outdoors with air all round: never in a closed room, a tent or a vehicle.
Its listing states up to 1.85 GPM and hot water from a 20 lb propane tank. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how steady the temperature is in your shower and how it copes with your winter water can't be read from a listing.
Water pressure: a garden hose off a house tap is usually plenty; an RV pump or a gravity tank is worth checking first. The tank and the hose: it is made for a 20 lb tank. Check that the regulator and the gas hose come in the box, and keep a spare tank for a long weekend. Where it runs: outdoors only, with open air around it. Never in a tent, a camper, a garage or a closed shower stall: it burns propane right there and makes carbon monoxide. Before the frost: drain it after the last trip of the season. Water left inside can freeze and crack the heat exchanger. Our natural gas vs propane guide covers propane setups.
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