Shower Shelter

[94-RUNNER]

So here's something that i've wondered about after reading about shower setups. How do you guys address tromping around in the mud/water/dirt while taking a shower? Do you guys put a matt down or something? Where shoes? Im kind of confused about that part.

I have one of these and it works really good. I very quickly got tired of muddy feet after the clean up. Hope this helps !

......Tucker

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0014094511007a&navCount=1&podId=0014094&parentId=cat20097&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20097&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20097&hasJS=true

 

[kcowyo]

How do you guys address tromping around in the mud/water/dirt while taking a shower? Do you guys put a matt down or something? Where shoes? Im kind of confused about that part.

I know Chris/BajaTaco has suggested before that he uses his Husky floor mat to stand on. I like that idea. I carry an old rubber floormat that I use to wipe my feet on when entering the camper so I'll probably use that to stand on. I also usually carry a milk crate for firewood, I suppose one could turn that over and stand on it.

I just purchased a Zodi Extreme from a fellow member here. Looking forward to trying it out soon but I haven't come up with a shelter solution yet. I'd like to shower in the camper if I can figure out a way to collect the water. Maybe line the milk crate with a trash bag and stand in it...?

When I used articulate's shower on a trip last year, I just wore my sandals. With a limited amount of water, you kind of have to shower quickly, so it's not like a huge mud puddle forms at your feet.

 

[Clutch]

Has anyone ever tried one of these????

http://www.bigkahunashowers.com/

This guy is awful happy about that shower.

Muddy feet...I usually just wear my flip flops, or find some rocks to set under the shower. An old floor mat sounds like the trick too.


KC, I was thinking the same thing about showering the camper, which I have, I used the top of the chuck box. It was kind of a pain so the next ones I did outside.

You use one of those collapsable water containers.

Why are guys nuts about gadgets?

 

[Tucson T4R]

I have one of these and it works really good. I very quickly got tired of muddy feet after the clean up. Hope this helps !

......Tucker

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0014094511007a&navCount=1&podId=0014094&parentId=cat20097&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20075-cat20097&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20097&hasJS=true

X2 This is exactly what I am using too.

 

[Bella PSD]

Try ACE.. :sunny:

Ace says $56 and $64 for the 2 gal SS tank? Not $30 for me?? Home Depot use to carry them but not anymore.
Louie

 

[Clutch]

Ace says $56 and $64 for the 2 gal SS tank? Not $30 for me?? Home Depot use to carry them but not anymore.
Louie

I think I got mine at Home Depot, it may of been a close out.

 

[xtatik]

First post, and Hello!
I bought the Zodi single burner (piezo start) a while back and soon tired of replacing batteries. So, I picked up a "Rule" 12V bilge/bait tank pump at West Marine. I modded it with an extended cord (20') and plug in at the rear receptacle of my truck. It sets up as fast as a stove and works great. It still packs into the original red case/basin, approx 12" cube.

 

[DaktariEd]

I also usually carry a milk crate for firewood, I suppose one could turn that over and stand on it.

I wouldn't recommend that...too high...and imagine slipping off and falling inside the shelter....let's not go there...

 

[Bella PSD]

I think I got mine at Home Depot, it may of been a close out.

I think that's it on the price. My Home Depot use to carry them. Must have closed them out cheap and now they are gone! I guess back to ACE, but is it still cost effective at $60 just for the tank??

Louie

 

[Clutch]

How much is the Zodi...$120, with a cheap shower head.

Have you tried eBay or craigslist?

I think you can get the additional parts for $20-30....still can save 20-30 dollars. Takes only 5 minutes to assemble.

Still cheaper.

High pressure 3/8" I.D. hose: 8' @ $0.60 a foot

Ball valve: $2.50

Brass garden hose adapter to 3/8" hose: $1.49

Shower head (of your choice) mine was: $3.99

Hose clamps: $3-4.00 (I bought a box of them)

 

[Bella PSD]

I checked craigslist BUT decided against used tanks because of the chemicals that could have been in them. So it's gonna be new.
I think you are right....Even if I get a tank for $60, and the rest for $20, I will have a way better shower head and a shut off valve too. AND still save $40. I need to see if ACE can order one in for me?? They show it on the web site??


Louie

 

[Clutch]

Colorado Ron's setup seems super cheap too.

 

[Willman]

PETT Tent @ Cabelas for $50!!!

Just picked this up at Cabelas!!!!! I love living in Utah...Cabelas is just about 15 minutes from my house!!! I walked into their "bargin alley"....Look what i found...a used PETT privacy tent!!! SCORE!!!! Every thing looked great....even opened it up right in the store!!!!...Got it for $50 baby!!!!!

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=toylet&noImage=0

Now time to fab up one of these cool shower tanks!!!!!

:jumping:

 

[kcowyo]

Nice find Nic!

Plus you helped me out. I followed your link and found these on sale for $50. I dug out the $50 gift card from Cabelas that someone gave me last Xmas and ordered one up. That solves my shower shelter solution and for only $8.95 in shipping costs. Nice!

I got so excited by that deal, that I dropped another $20 for this new collapsible camp toilet. I never liked the 3 legged camp-toilet offerings but this one looks to be a bit more sturdy. Of course your homemade bumper-dumper looks to be the sturdiest of all.

The Zodi shower (which I bought from an ExPo member for $60 - Score!) privacy tent and camp toilet were all purchased primarily for my younger and more feminine passengers. However, I'm sure to be spoiled by them as well. Just under $100 for a shower, tent & toilet is money well spent IMO.

Thanks for sharing your good fortune. I wouldn't have seen those privacy tents or even remembered my gift card if you hadn't mentioned your find. I need to get down to Lehi and check out the Cabelas store there.

It was good talking to you today too. Looking forward to meeting up soon. Thanks again! :beer:

 

[Bergger]

I think you'll like this shelter Kcowyo. I got one last year from Sportmans Warehouse. They sell them for $39. It's very lite weight and sets up quickly. If it's windy use the sand bags that it comes with. It took me a couple of tries to figure out how to fold the thing up but once you do it's quick and easy.