Which washroom

PJMEG replied on 19/01/2023 00:08

PJMEG

Posted on 19/01/2023 00:08

Having recently become semi retired and getting over a small health scare we have decided the time has come to make a move to a long awaited MH move from a caravan.

My big concern is what washroom we now use quite alot of CLs most without facilities.

We love the idea of a big end washroom but also we know a comprise maybe needed due to cost as we will be looking at second hand vans.

The Elddis 155 looks a perfect fit but I am wondering if people who have one find the shower set up as looking on you tube it's not a curtain but not a full separate shower, any other makes or models you care to share are welcome.

I know it's all personal preference and what each individual requires but any thoughts maybe useful and help our elimination process when looking.

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Cornersteady replied on 21/01/2023 10:08

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Posted on 21/01/2023 10:05 by peedee

I'm not sure why the length of time being away has any correlation with roughing it or what ones takes with you? With us the only thing that changes with the amount of time away is the amount of everyday clothes, well up to a point then we pack more washing tablets, but everything else equipment wise stays the same.

Pretty much the same although we would take an awning if staying on one site for any length of time. We would not find a campervan comfortable on long trips especially in a country not renown for good weather.

Our toilet facilities can be used in two different sizes, one large and one half the size depending how we partition it off.

peedee

Posted on 21/01/2023 10:08

That's a clever feature you have there with the washroom PD!

Is that just on MH's I'd certainly be interested in a feature like that.

Takethedogalong replied on 21/01/2023 10:16

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Posted on 21/01/2023 10:16

I think most of us appreciate and enjoy reading about what you do AD, and don’t think Tinny was posting anything more than the face value of the text. As for choosing language more carefully, you have used the words “timid”, “soft” in terms of others who don’t tour like you do, (on another thread), but others have chosen to pass it by and not take umbrage. No idea what might be in the other posts that were Deleted User, nor why they were Deleted User, but sometimes folks mistakenly take umbrage at next to nothing🤷‍♀️🙂

Back on topic. PMEG, you could try a hire outfit if you are really unsure about if a MH is for you. Some folks do, and it helps them see issues positive and negative about swopping from a van to a MH? We had already had a tiny camper years before our swop, so we knew what to expect before committing.

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 21/01/2023 10:39

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Posted on 20/01/2023 22:45 by Tinwheeler

As you suggest, TDA, it’s mindset and adjusting ways of doing things to achieve the desired result.

I’m surprised to read Euro's post because he’s told us many a time how he travels light in his Eriba with no water containers etc. AD on the other hand is, by his own admission, a 'kitchen sink' traveller so I can understand him not taking to a smaller MH.

Posted on 21/01/2023 10:39

+1 bigly😂, I take batch made faves in tubs then use my ridge monkey to heat it up-minimal space needed👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Posted on 21/01/2023 10:05 by peedee

I'm not sure why the length of time being away has any correlation with roughing it or what ones takes with you? With us the only thing that changes with the amount of time away is the amount of everyday clothes, well up to a point then we pack more washing tablets, but everything else equipment wise stays the same.

Pretty much the same although we would take an awning if staying on one site for any length of time. We would not find a campervan comfortable on long trips especially in a country not renown for good weather.

Our toilet facilities can be used in two different sizes, one large and one half the size depending how we partition it off.

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peedee replied on 21/01/2023 10:54

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Posted on 21/01/2023 10:54

Is that just on MH's I'd certainly be interested in a feature like that.

My motorhome is custom built, the layout to my design, but I have seen standard production models with similar features. You just need a toilet area with double doors that either allow one door for access to the smaller area or open both doors in a manner to partition off the area to have a larger facility. Hope you follow that.

In my current motorhome the toilet facility is towards the rear of the motorhome on one side and is equipped with bi fold doors which when fully opened exposes the full width of the toilet and shower facility and a sliding doors can be closed across the width of the motorhome to shut off this larger compartment from the living area.

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Cornersteady replied on 21/01/2023 11:05

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Posted on 21/01/2023 10:49 by

You must surely be aware of the difference between a week long trip and 3 months even if those who have never tried are not. Leaving home in April (and late August) we pack for 4 seasons and have at times needed to dip into all of it , snow and ice in central Spain or the Alps and a variety of layers until we reach the sun where hopefully it's very little. Likewise bedding towels all are duplicated to allow for laundry and we have 2 weights of duvets also. All this stuff needs to be stored when not in use.

Posted on 21/01/2023 11:05

I've certainly experienced four season many times in summer in the UK, and especially when touring in Scotland when we got snow once in the highlands in late May.

What you're describing is nothing special for UK tourers and happens all the time, I recall one Easter when we had over 20C one day and ice a few days later. We find that towels and other things can be washed and dried in one day, probably the only day we spend on site in a long tour.

Like I said the only difference is the amount of washing powder one has to stock up on

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peedee replied on 21/01/2023 11:05

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Posted on 21/01/2023 10:49 by

You must surely be aware of the difference between a week long trip and 3 months even if those who have never tried are not. Leaving home in April (and late August) we pack for 4 seasons and have at times needed to dip into all of it , snow and ice in central Spain or the Alps and a variety of layers until we reach the sun where hopefully it's very little. Likewise bedding towels all are duplicated to allow for laundry and we have 2 weights of duvets also. All this stuff needs to be stored when not in use.

Posted on 21/01/2023 11:05

Yes David but, I keep duplicates and more of washable goods etc in the motorhome all the time along with some clothing and footwear, we only ever have to add to these depending on the length of trip and where we are going. However we do not carry two different weights of duvets. As a general rule it does not make much difference to our load as to whether we are away for 2 weeks or 3 months. Its only on two to three days trips we would be light on clothing.

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Posted on 21/01/2023 11:05 by peedee

Yes David but, I keep duplicates and more of washable goods etc in the motorhome all the time along with some clothing and footwear, we only ever have to add to these depending on the length of trip and where we are going. However we do not carry two different weights of duvets. As a general rule it does not make much difference to our load as to whether we are away for 2 weeks or 3 months. Its only on two to three days trips we would be light on clothing.

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SteveL replied on 21/01/2023 11:30

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Posted on 21/01/2023 11:30

Same for us, although we only do 6 weeks not 3 months. However, it’s really only the amount of cloths that vary over just going for a week. As CS says when going away here, particularly the north of Scotland in September / October, you have to be prepared for everything. All other equipment remains in the van. Oh except for the rotary dryer, we didn’t bother taking that to Scotland and used the tumblers. Invaluable in Provence though, where soaking wet towels dried in 30 minutes.😂

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Takethedogalong replied on 21/01/2023 11:56

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Posted on 21/01/2023 11:05 by Cornersteady

I've certainly experienced four season many times in summer in the UK, and especially when touring in Scotland when we got snow once in the highlands in late May.

What you're describing is nothing special for UK tourers and happens all the time, I recall one Easter when we had over 20C one day and ice a few days later. We find that towels and other things can be washed and dried in one day, probably the only day we spend on site in a long tour.

Like I said the only difference is the amount of washing powder one has to stock up on

Posted on 21/01/2023 11:56

We did it in a thirty year old van, a mere 13ft as well, along with three terriers. You adapt, compromise, we certainly weren’t roughing it. Nellie is the master of this kind of living, yet manages to move around every week or so. You tour how you want to, doing your own thing. It’s perfectly easy to adapt to a MH, but it takes a bit of thought and testing so that a big spend doesn’t go wrong.🤔😁

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