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mbrower
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Jan 19, 2015

outside shower

I'm wanting to build an outside shower from PVC piping that is easy to store, sturdy and easy to operate for the grand kids to wash sand off before entering the camper. If any one has any designs or ideas I would love to hear and see them. Can't find a lot of information on the web. Thanks!
Mark

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  • Plenty of campgrounds (at least here in the NE) don't "allow" use of outside showers because of the discharge to ground regs. Reality is, who doesn't wash off the kids sandy feet, pool chlorine, etc. before continuing outdoor fun or before going inside? However, having an obvious shower "stall" is an easy way to get a visit from the host/ranger/CG authority because of the obviousness.
  • I got a shower tent similar to this on ebay for $50. It was new.
    Folds up like a tent and comes in a carry bag.
  • Over the years there have been hundreds of shower stalls built using PVC tubing! And a Tarp or two ,A Simple design for any handy person ,but realistically a Garden a Hose with a decent nozzle and a couple of fatigue mats or pieces of same will work just fine ! Keep the bathing suits on ,or Not depending where We are and who We are with works fine!

    Most RVs have an outside Shower ,but the garden Hose left in the Sunlight works as well!

    Put a plastic wash pan outside the door to clean off the sand on their feet!
  • If you are looking for a free standing enclosure you can find them doing a Google search. I've seen several at various campgrounds and people use their outside shower to supply the water.

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