Using the shower in the motorhome?

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A first for us last weekend was using the shower in the motorhome, for what it is intended for.... :scared:
This is our second big motorhome, the first one was a six berth (for 3 of us) which had a shower, but we never used it.
We had that m/h for 2.5 years and part ex'd it for our current 'shed', a four berth A class, (now for only two of us) which we have had for over two years. It was decided to use the shower cubicle after a day long cycle ride near Newark. Her indoors was reluctant to pay to use the showers in an adjacent camp site at only £1 per person.
Water heating was switched on and the 4 plastic drawer set, used to carry vegetables, fruit and kitchen towels was removed as were the dining table, coats, and placed in the garage, but we left the rail in situ (it was above our heads). The wash room area immediately doubled in size.

I was pleasantly surprised how good the shower delivered, and followed good water conservation guidelines, by not running the water all the time.
I calculated that we used 35 litres of water for two showers, and with a full fresh water tank of a possible 150 litres very do-able in the future. :)

What do you use your shower for?
 
I use mine now I have a new water heater installed. But also useful for hanging wet coats.
 
Same as Rob, we use ours for wet gear but also have used it as a shower and also find it to be good enough.

Get wet and soaped up, have your wash then shower off as you say to use as little water as possible. In the process of repairing ours just now so I will be glad when that's done.

Cheers

H
 
Use our shower daily when wild camping. Works well for the two of us.
I have found that if I select 60c on the switch instead of 40c, it still delivers hot water after my lovely wife has used it first 👍
We can last 4 days between refilling the water tank.
 
Pendel said:
is this conversation real - shower room is used as intended from the day we had a 1st Mh and that is to have showers hence the luxury. Will there be a post next about using the toilet for its intended purpose or did you have to remove the potatoes first. That said we use the bed for storing coats etc so we sleep underneath the van.
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How do you know that, you been peeping?.:ninja:
 
Pendel said:
is this conversation real - shower room is used as intended from the day we had a 1st Mh and that is to have showers hence the luxury. Will there be a post next about using the toilet for its intended purpose or did you have to remove the potatoes first. That said we use the bed for storing coats etc so we sleep underneath the van.
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Same here, can't start the day without a shower.
Wild 90% of the time so it's used everyday.
When I decide to change my 2 year old Swift the shower cubicle size etc will be one of the main deciding factors taken into account in what I buy.
 
I think it was Devon who said they build vans with showers and hardly anyone uses them.
We use ours if wilding, or on a site with no shower or dirty showers.
Our showerhead has a trigger, so water use is minimised.
We have the (in)famous Globecar 'shower in the corridor', IMO a brilliant idea for a small van, when not in use takes up minimal room, when in use is a big shower room. Just need to remember to get what you need out the fridge before your partner has a shower.
 
Used mine daily too when away, boiler on for 10 minutes and it's more than enough hot water for 2 people to shower in.
 
Why wouldn't you use the shower??

We use it in the morning so that it dries out quickly. Hang the curtain through the window if you are not ready to drive off.Or if travelling trap the curtain on the other side of the door to dry quicker.
We also put the heating on to help dry quicker.
 
We use our shower, if we stay anywhere with clean showers and don't use ours for a few days it seems to attract all the dirt and dog hairs in there so it takes longer to clean the shower room, using the shower every day keeps it clean
 
My solar shower works just fine with a kettle of hot water topped up with cold water and hung on the back of the van. Can be a bit chilly but loads of room and a great view. Lol
 
caledonia said:
My solar shower works just fine with a kettle of hot water topped up with cold water and hung on the back of the van. Can be a bit chilly but loads of room and a great view. Lol
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Suppose that depends on which way you're looking:scared:

H
 
Not that we use campgrounds any more than absolutely necessary, but if we had to undergo the indignity of trudging to the amenities block every time we wanted to use the toilet or have a shower, we would have given up motorhoming 10 years ago.
 
Pendel said:
is this conversation real - shower room is used as intended from the day we had a 1st Mh and that is to have showers hence the luxury. Will there be a post next about using the toilet for its intended purpose or did you have to remove the potatoes first. That said we use the bed for storing coats etc so we sleep underneath the van.
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Real enough post, some people don't use their showers, but extra storage, like ourselves (mainly). Potatoes in the toilet? It will never catch on! If you want to sleep under your van, that is entirely your choice, as it is mine to use the shower area for storage (mostly) :)
 
Tony Lee said:
Not that we use campgrounds any more than absolutely necessary, but if we had to undergo the indignity of trudging to the amenities block every time we wanted to use the toilet or have a shower, we would have given up motorhoming 10 years ago.
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One of my pet hates is seeing a bloke walking past with a toilet roll in his hand. I don't know why but my brain seems to say alright mate you're going for a dump, no need to bleeding advertise it :mad1:
 
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