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Topic: Shower
Posted By: OregonAggie
Subject: Shower
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 7:18pm
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.



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Posted By: Peggy L.
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 9:55pm
Since I just got done taking a shower in our pod, I feel qualified to answer that question. Make sure the curtain is completely closed or else it leaks around the bottom of the door. And have a sham wow available for wiping everything down afterward. After that it's your own personal preference. I stand up to take my shower. DH sits on the commode. Oddly our preferences have changed during our current trip. We used to make use of the campground showers, but now are more comfortable in the pod.
 
Now I have a question for anyone that knows the answer: What is that vent under the bathroom door?


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Traveling with Herb and the Boon-doggie

2010 r-pod 171 pulled by '11 Silverado


Posted By: Tink
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 10:19am
Somebody said it was good to face the toilet, that way you had more arm room.
 
Peggy, I want to know what that vent's for, too!


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Tink'rPod 174 Knoxville,TN,


Posted By: R&T's Pod
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 12:22pm
My take on the shower is stand real still.  So the water won't have to sneak up on you!  LOL
 
The vent provides access to the plumbing (drain and supply) and allows the space to stay warm when camping in cold weather.  (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  Approve) Rob
 


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2010 R-Pod 175 2007 F-150 Super Cab http://www.rtspod.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow - R&T's Podding Blog



Posted By: turncoat3
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 2:29pm
the vent under the bathroom door is for acess to the drain for service. It is not actually a vent.

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Ben & Lorrie
2010 RP177


Posted By: Ratdog
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 3:42pm
My advice - take 2 bars of soap with you into the shower in case you drop the 1st one LOL.
 
-- Steve


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Steve, Anne, and Paige the Rat Terrier
2013 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid AWD
2011 RP-177 (aka: The Circus Wagon)


Posted By: Skooterpod
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 4:27pm
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/ - 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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2011 RP-177
2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL


Posted By: R&T's Pod
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 6:40pm
Steve a.k.a. Ratdog, two bars of soap, now that REALLY is a good idea!!!  Rob

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2010 R-Pod 175 2007 F-150 Super Cab http://www.rtspod.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow - R&T's Podding Blog



Posted By: Ratdog
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 6:53pm
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.
 
-- Steve


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Steve, Anne, and Paige the Rat Terrier
2013 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid AWD
2011 RP-177 (aka: The Circus Wagon)


Posted By: 2Peas-n-RPod
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 11:26pm
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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2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition
"Ribbitt" Pod
2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV


Posted By: Maryjo
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2011 at 7:54am
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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FoxyPod (Maryjo)2010 R-Pod 173 Tow Vehicle:2004 Expedition


Posted By: tpierce220
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2011 at 10:16am
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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Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys.


Posted By: rpodmania
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2011 at 9:08pm
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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2010 171
Ford f-150 5.4L


Posted By: Brin
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2011 at 10:59pm
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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Terri and Craig and Panzer
R-pod 175, 2009
2000 F250 XLT Extended Cab, Diesel


Posted By: tabkld93
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2011 at 11:40am
TMI
 
 


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Todd, Karen & Leah
'13 Surveyor 240
'12 Ford F150 EcoBoost
Former owner of 2010 R-Pod 172



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