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PostPosted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rubbachicken wrote:
i'm now thinking of a solar shower for lucy.
this i like..
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Oh I just found this: http://www.roadshower.com/

I think I have a new design coming to mind Question

i converted vans into campers with my father, years ago
we did similar, but we pumped cold water into one end, that pushes the hot water out of the other, so you could feel the water cooling off before running out of water, also using cold to push out the hot, you don't have to "remember" to refill it with water, so you don't have a "doh !!!" moment Wink


Made my own real similar but with 8"x60" pvc (about 13 gal) attached to my roof rack on my old truck. Pressurized it with the bicycle pump to rinse or just free flow to get wet. Worked great with an old gf taking military showers but could easily take 2 full showers each with some to spare Smile took awhile to fill up from the camp ground without a hose (water spigots usually). and it did weigh about 110 lbs full so make sure what ever you attach it to is stout enough!

I've also read people saying solar showers ain't warm enough... It is warm enough in Mammoth, Ca during February. Just make sure it's in the sun, it is a solar shower after all Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It never rains in California--I know that.( can't figure out mud slides with no rain)
But if your in the pacific NW you can take all kinds of Mother Nature showers whenever you want--
Be creative.
Truck stops showers are a better deal--if you don't want to get butt naked out in the wide open spaces.

Look at the money folks could save-it's the way of Vanagonland isn't it?

"Why don't we do it in the Road?"
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its 48 and DUMPING rain as I type this parked on a gravel pull out near the Oregon coast. Getting out of the warm van naked with a bar of soap and letting the soft water gently rinse my near ape like body as I think of T.K. is the last thing on todays check list. Its just below a usb toaster. Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry Kay wrote:

Truck stops showers are a better deal--if you don't want to get butt naked out in the wide open spaces.


Hmmm, butt naked out in the wide open spaces v. butt naked in a truck stop. Wide open spaces wins every time. Hehe.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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...naked with a bar of soap and letting the soft water gently rinse my near ape like body as I think of T.K. ...

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Picked up a ZODI..Well, needs batteries...needs a tub of water...takes a little setup...but, it's a welcome addition. I plan to use the rear-most cabinet to design a self-contained hot shower, draw water from the water tank to make it a real convenience. When setup with a scenic view...it's pretty nice.
The ADD-A-ROOM should be called MISQUITO MANOR...one thing at a time.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Its 48 and DUMPING rain as I type this parked on a gravel pull out near the Oregon coast. Getting out of the warm van naked with a bar of soap and letting the soft water gently rinse my near ape like body as I think of T.K. is the last thing on todays check list. Its just below a usb toaster. Smile


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The only picture that I'm seeing is you lads in your size 46", 48" speedo's because you a little shy about taking your rainman shower au-naturale'

This thought alone is worth a thousand words.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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newfisher wrote:
Its 48 and DUMPING rain as I type this parked on a gravel pull out near the Oregon coast. Getting out of the warm van naked with a bar of soap and letting the soft water gently rinse my near ape like body as I think of T.K. is the last thing on todays check list. Its just below a usb toaster. Smile


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

awesome shower setup. Doubles as a crapper privacy curtain!

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oldhuldy67 wrote:
I plan to use the rear-most cabinet to design a self-contained hot shower, draw water from the water tank


some pics and plans on Page 2
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4718637#4718637
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry Kay wrote:
The only picture that I'm seeing is you lads in your size 46", 48" speedo's because you a little shy about taking your rainman shower au-naturale'

This thought alone is worth a thousand words.


38, now Im really freakin out that you are imagining me in a speedo
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm actually shocked that you know the size of your Speedo. I mean, even us Europeans don't keep this kind of info in the front of our thoughts.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:54 am    Post subject: Newfisher is a Man among Men Reply with quote

madspaniard wrote:
I'm actually shocked that you know the size of your Speedo.


He knows his size because he buys panties by the 6 pack and throws them away one per day. You probably missed the post where he shares that.

So yeah, chances of getting Newfisher into a shower, with TK, or anyone else are, well, slimmer than a size 48. Cool

When he's not busy skipping showers, he stacks a mean Kabob too.. LOL!
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Elvis has left the shower. He dropped some panties that reek of Peanut Butter.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: Newfisher is a Man among Men Reply with quote

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Elvis has left the shower. He dropped some panties that reek of Peanut Butter.


Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mmmmmm. Peanut butter on pancakes
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hehehe wow this shower thread has gone a stray for sure... Laughing No manties or speedos please I can barely handle those wearing kilts Very Happy Summer is coming so showers in the wild become a reality. I'm sticking with the 5 gallon shower bottle method. Nice little grill you have there Newfisher.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry Kay wrote:
The only picture that I'm seeing is you lads in your size 46", 48" speedo's because you a little shy about taking your rainman shower au-naturale'


You do realize that there are lasses here too, yes? Ones who camp in the dry southwest desert region where a natural shower -- one good enough to wash long, thick hair -- comes but a few times a year. Truck stop? Oh, hell no. I'd much rather use baby wipes, a lake, or the Zodi...
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Terry Kay wrote:
The only picture that I'm seeing is you lads in your size 46", 48" speedo's because you a little shy about taking your rainman shower au-naturale'


You do realize that there are lasses here too, yes? Ones who camp in the dry southwest desert region where a natural shower -- one good enough to wash long, thick hair -- comes but a few times a year. Truck stop? Oh, hell no. I'd much rather use baby wipes, a lake, or the Zodi...
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Pics or it didnt happen Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

VanWilder wrote:
Hehehe wow this shower thread has gone a stray for sure... Laughing No manties or speedos please I can barely handle those wearing kilts Very Happy Summer is coming so showers in the wild become a reality. I'm sticking with the 5 gallon shower bottle method. Nice little grill you have there Newfisher.


A good discussion over here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=477866
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