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View Poll Results: Do you use the shower in your van?
Yes, regularly 26 28.26%
Yes, but prefer campground shower if available 31 33.70%
No, I don't use it 35 38.04%
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Old 11-30-2006, 03:07 PM   #1
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Do you use the shower in your van?
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Old 12-29-2007, 09:17 PM   #2
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and don't foresee using it (except the outside shower for dirty dog paws).
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Old 06-02-2008, 02:09 AM   #3
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We always use the shower in our Class B - it's a stand alone walk-in shower. We never use a campground shower.
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Old 07-27-2008, 12:46 AM   #4
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We don't have a shower and would not use it if we did. I would remove it and build storage in its place. Campground washrooms are much easier.
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Old 06-04-2009, 03:20 AM   #5
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We use ours in our Roadtrek regularly. I am going to modify it this month to make the bathroom "wet" and change the way the curtain hangs so it only goes three sides left open to the bathroom side to give more room and access to the shelves etc. Also for sitting down as desired. I plan to do a blog on it with pictures soon.

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Old 06-06-2009, 12:03 AM   #6
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Yes, but will utilize campgrounds facilities when avail; appreciate having that shower in a B.
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Old 06-06-2009, 05:38 PM   #7
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Not used it yet, and don't plan to.
My "co-pilot" says the mess isn't worth it, and she has no desire to deal with it.
We prefer public facilities at campgrounds or truck stops (actually t/s are quite nice for around $8, everything is provided, except razors and flip flops ).
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:44 PM   #8
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I use my van for Motorcycle events, where there is often a waiting line for showers. If the shower is a long way off, or I just feel it's inconvenient, I will use the van shower. I would not have a camper without a shower, it was one of my requirements.
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Old 06-11-2009, 11:51 PM   #9
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I've had my Class B for a year and a half and I have taken every shower in it - never use a campground shower. I'm one of the lucky "B" owners who have a separate walk-in shower - love it!
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Old 06-12-2009, 04:57 PM   #10
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We use our shower regularly. If we are in a campground, we'll use their shower - if available. The glory of driving a B, is that we can park "anywhere" and will then use our shower. I recently purchased a Zodi Hut shower enclosure that sets up very nicely along side the exterior shower on our van. It has a nice rubber-type floor to avoid making mud. Dries fast and is easy to set up. This is the way to go, if the weather isn't too bad.
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Old 07-15-2009, 06:07 AM   #11
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I only have an outdoor one and never used it but who knows what the future brings. Possibly when boondocking in a remote place I just might.
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Old 09-18-2009, 03:55 PM   #12
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We have only had our B for a few months. We have not tried to use shower yet. We will use campground showers when avalible.
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Have only had our class b for less than a year now but have used the shower several times when on the road. We mostly use the van in motel mode so it works out well as there are no showers in rests areas and Hampton Inn parking lots. We take showers at the end of the day so the curtain can dry before we go to bed. Works well enough for our needs. I suppose we will use a campground shower if and when we came across a decent one.

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Old 11-15-2022, 01:55 PM   #14
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Yes, in my 2011 Roadtrek 210P the enclosed shower is just big enough for me to sit and do a navy shower. The door has a secondary latch which gives me a few more inches of space. It also has the hall floor drain with a wrap around shower curtain for a larger space, but we just use the enclosed shower.
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Old 11-15-2022, 02:13 PM   #15
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We always use our RV's shower. We never use a public shower or restroom.
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Have only had our class b for less than a year now but have used the shower several times when on the road. We mostly use the van in motel mode so it works out well as there are no showers in rests areas and Hampton Inn parking lots. We take showers at the end of the day so the curtain can dry before we go to bed. Works well enough for our needs. I suppose we will use a campground shower if and when we came across a decent one.

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Old 11-15-2022, 03:46 PM   #17
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Default Wouldn't want to lug a bathroom around in a camper van

Blocks off a huge amount of valuable interior space - only used a few minutes a day.
Blocks off windows - makes the interior darker and colder.
Requires water heater with associated cost and complication.
Uses up limited fresh water supply.
Uses up grey water tank capacity.
Introduces water and leak points into the cabin - leads to eventual wood rot and corrosion problems.
Makes the vehicle heavier - reduces MPG, poorer handling.

In 20 years of van camping I've never had trouble finding a quick shower somewhere.
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Blocks off a huge amount of valuable interior space - only used a few minutes a day.
Blocks off windows - makes the interior darker and colder.
Requires water heater with associated cost and complication.
Uses up limited fresh water supply.
Uses up grey water tank capacity.
Introduces water and leak points into the cabin - leads to eventual wood rot and corrosion problems.
Makes the vehicle heavier - reduces MPG, poorer handling.

In 20 years of van camping I've never had trouble finding a quick shower somewhere.

I agree, You're Right!

Mine is right inside my B.

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Blocks off a huge amount of valuable interior space - only used a few minutes a day.
Blocks off windows - makes the interior darker and colder.
Requires water heater with associated cost and complication.
Uses up limited fresh water supply.
Uses up grey water tank capacity.
Introduces water and leak points into the cabin - leads to eventual wood rot and corrosion problems.
Makes the vehicle heavier - reduces MPG, poorer handling.

In 20 years of van camping I've never had trouble finding a quick shower somewhere.

I pretty much agree with this and it is why we are glad we have a Chevy Roadtrek with the aisle shower that uses no extra room. In 14 years we have never needed it. We thought we would use it when we bought the van, but it just didn't work out that way as there are several ways around it the work better for us.
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Old 11-15-2022, 06:33 PM   #20
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I always use the shower in our van. I placed some ceiling hoods for much larger shower curtain. Leave door open so have another 6-8inches of elbow room. It took me awhile to figure this out but it works much better.

Generally bath in afternoon when weather is warmer so drying off is more comfortable. I have measure the amount water used for navy shower with a water flow meter. It is about 1 gallon. Home shower uses about 30 gallons of water. Especially when back & shoulders are sore. I will stay under the hot water as long as I can tolerate to relieve muscle tension.

We learn to conserve water and tank space. It was the black tank which normally filled up first. We now do not flush #1 until it becomes a bit disgusting. Spray with urine deodorizer.

Generally stay for 4 nights before leaving. Maybe use 12-15 gallons of fresh water. Black tanks has about 9 gallons in it. The grey about 5 gallons. If water left in fresh water tank, we will dump it into the black to help with dumping.
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