Caravan shower

[Bernard_374236545]

Our Caravan has a shower within the toilet area, but as yet has never been used - we always use the onsite facilities. We would like to try the shower - any do's and dont's?

Bernard

 

[MikeP]

It's always best to take your clothes off first. And showering with a friend can get a little cramped.

A more practical suggestion - make sure that your water is full and your waste is empty, and that the water heater has been on for long enough.

 

[mealsonwheels]

Bernard,

The big secret is not to leave the shower running, as you would at home. Spray yourself with water, then turn the shower off while you soap yourself/shampoo your hair and then turn the shower on again to rinse the shampoo/soap off. Simple and plenty of water left.

 

[cris_408518]

If it has a shower curtain some carefuly placed velcro will keep it in position rather than have it sticking to you.

 

[Lol1]

Run the water heater on gas, half an hour before and during the shower. Using gas means the water will be at a higher temperature, so will last longer.

Please bear in mind that using your shower may end up costing you thousands of pounds.

Why?

Because if it all goes well, you will wonder what it is like using a dedicated shower. You will have to change your van for one that has a separate shower.

It's OK though, as they are worth it.

Can I interest you in a fixed bed too, Bernard?

Plus all the other advice, so far.

 

[Steve L]

Make sure the water barrel is full.

Having to *** outside to switch over barrels with only a towel covering your modesty is not recommended.

Especially if next doors dog takes a fancey to the towel!!

Steve.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Run the water heater on gas, half an hour before and during the shower. Using gas means the water will be at a higher temperature, so will last longer.

Please bear in mind that using your shower may end up costing you thousands of pounds.

Why?

Because if it all goes well, you will wonder what it is like using a dedicated shower. You will have to change your van for one that has a separate shower.

It's OK though, as they are worth it.

Can I interest you in a fixed bed too, Bernard?

Plus all the other advice, so far.

Hello Lol,

Not strictly true - from my recollection of a Carver technical training course, the Cascade 2GE model which had both gas an electric systems, the gas and electric had separate thermostatic switches, and there was a slight differential, with the electric operating just a bit higher than the gas. This meant that on site, you could leave both gas an electric systems running, when small amounts of water were drawn of, the electric system would cut in and start to reheat, but if the amount was greater, then both the gas and electric systems would operate, and this speed up the reheat time.

Also, the electric element was set lower in the tank than the gas exchanger, so the element tended to heat up more of the water to a higher average temperature.