Showering in the caravan

Rod235 replied on 06/04/2017 16:29

Posted on 06/04/2017 16:29

Our new (to us) caravan has a spacious end washroom and we are thinking about using the shower, the van is fitted with the alde water heater, any tips regarding the length of time before the hot water runs out Etc.

 

 

eurortraveller replied on 08/04/2017 14:25

Posted on 08/04/2017 14:25

I'm completely out of touch ! Are there really Caravan sites without modern facilities? Do people really go to them ?  I'm amazed.

paul56 replied on 08/04/2017 15:03

Posted on 08/04/2017 15:03

There's nowt so queer as folk as they say....we prefer quiet, non facilitated sites and are more than happy to shower in the van even if on a Club site. Climb out of bed, kettle on, shower and back out to make the tea. 

We have of course used the facilities on site and they are great but at the mo I'm quite happy to fetch and carry the water.  

replied on 08/04/2017 15:24

Posted on 08/04/2017 15:24

Are there really Caravan sites without modern facilities?

Sadly not as many as there use to be.

Cornersteady replied on 08/04/2017 18:10

Posted on 08/04/2017 14:13 by

Are you baffled why "non shower users" replied or baffled why anyone would not use the caravan shower. If its the latter then there have been numerous reasons quoted  including by myself as to why we dont use it but its obviously a personal decision governed to some extent by where you will be camping and your willingness to get the water. In my view carting water about a CMC site that has first class facilities is baffling but in a farm field having ones own is obviously very useful.

Posted on 08/04/2017 18:10

agree fully. I like to shower for  as a) as long as necessary b) as long I as feel like it, unless there's a queue of course. I'm on holiday and I don't want to start worrying about the hot water running out  or even the water running out. Also like I said we use it as storage which suits us better,

Navigateur replied on 08/04/2017 21:01

Posted on 08/04/2017 21:01

There is no need for gentlemen to appear in "onesies" on the way to and from the ablutions block. For many decades it has been possible for the public to purchase a set of "overalls" as worn by engineers, mechanics and similar trades. I have in fact two sets - one with a nice quilted lining for use in the winter months. One can also obtain a toolbox in a small size to carry soap, towel and other accoutrements to complete the illusion of not being a caravan dweller at all.

The method of preference, of course, is for both partners to shower together as less water is consumed and a decent wash of the back can be obtained on a reciprocal basis. Problem though is there is no-one to pass in the warm towels.

ABM replied on 08/04/2017 21:12

Posted on 08/04/2017 19:00 by KjellNN

What do people store in a shower compartment? 

Posted on 08/04/2017 21:12

In  my  shower  room { ?? } I  store  my  laundry  in  laundry  bags  all  kept  neat  &  removable  in  one  of  these  modern  oval  plasticy  hold-all  Thingumy  bobs  -  easy  to  remove  as  and  when  required  --  it  also  holds  any  spray  bottles  for  'Toilet pink' , midge  repellent,  etc  etc  wink

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