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    Posted: 18 Apr 2011 at 11:40am
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Originally posted by rpodmania rpodmania wrote:

Originally posted by tpierce220 tpierce220 wrote:

I thought about the hose in the back of the trailer but then thought about what the neighbor would say about me showering outside.  LOL

I found the shower to be tight but doable.  I would have the water off while I was shampooing or washing with soap and just used the shower head to wet/rinse when needed.  I didn't use much water.

I found the sink to be a little awkward but found that whatever ended up on the shower floor could be rinsed off before I got out.  And, yes, have something to wipe the shower down afterwards so that you can keep it dry.  I did find that the air vent did get my hair dried before I was out of the shower.  

I tried turning off the water while washing down but trying to regulate the water to the proper temp. again is a bit difficult without either getting it too hot or cold 
I find it hard enough just getting the water temp regulated before I get in the shower in the first place never mind with soap in my eyes LOL
 
Our shower head has a button to just turn off the flow without turning the handles off.
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Originally posted by tpierce220 tpierce220 wrote:

I thought about the hose in the back of the trailer but then thought about what the neighbor would say about me showering outside.  LOL

I found the shower to be tight but doable.  I would have the water off while I was shampooing or washing with soap and just used the shower head to wet/rinse when needed.  I didn't use much water.

I found the sink to be a little awkward but found that whatever ended up on the shower floor could be rinsed off before I got out.  And, yes, have something to wipe the shower down afterwards so that you can keep it dry.  I did find that the air vent did get my hair dried before I was out of the shower.  

I tried turning off the water while washing down but trying to regulate the water to the proper temp. again is a bit difficult without either getting it too hot or cold 
I find it hard enough just getting the water temp regulated before I get in the shower in the first place never mind with soap in my eyes LOL
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I thought about the hose in the back of the trailer but then thought about what the neighbor would say about me showering outside.  LOL

I found the shower to be tight but doable.  I would have the water off while I was shampooing or washing with soap and just used the shower head to wet/rinse when needed.  I didn't use much water.

I found the sink to be a little awkward but found that whatever ended up on the shower floor could be rinsed off before I got out.  And, yes, have something to wipe the shower down afterwards so that you can keep it dry.  I did find that the air vent did get my hair dried before I was out of the shower.  
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This is what I love about Campers! Everyone has a GREAT sense of humor! LOL 

I must admit I have not used my shower yet, but when I do, I will definately think of you guys and this thread! Thumbs Up

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We also have a 182G, with the rear kitchen. Seems like you can just skip the inside shower, hook up that 15 ft. coiled hose to the back kitchen faucet and just spray yourself down while watching the TV! Wink
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Originally posted by R&T's Pod R&T's Pod wrote:

Steve a.k.a. Ratdog, two bars of soap, now that REALLY is a good idea!!!  Rob
 
Yes, but be sure to take measurements first . . . 2 bars of soap and a human may not fit in the shower at the same time.
 
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Steve a.k.a. Ratdog, two bars of soap, now that REALLY is a good idea!!!  Rob
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Originally posted by OregonAggie OregonAggie wrote:

What is the best way/system to bath in the shower of the RPOD? I am picking up a 182G next week and this is a concern for the wife. Any suggestions or tricks appreciated.
Have her watch the shower scene in the old movie The Long, Long Trailer with Lucy and Desi.  That way she'll approach the whole thing in good humor.  She'll experience the same kinda frustration as Nicky in the movie. LOL http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047191/
In fact, the whole movie is excellent and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves travel trailers.
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My advice - take 2 bars of soap with you into the shower in case you drop the 1st one LOL.
 
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