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evy
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Apr 13, 2016

Building my DIY shower/bathroom, did I forget anything?

Hi everyone, I'm working on my very first DIY camper conversion, using a 2010 extended Ford E250. Right now I'm working on my shower/bathroom. Before you ask I have a 5 gallon porta...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Apr 14, 2016
Tips I learned from building Quicksilver

Floor has definite camber to allow fast draining. I used Teak slats and the ship's carpenter made a removable two-piece floor rack. Absolutely slip proof. And the slats are level.

Also with teak a flop-down seat is worth it's weight in gold. The shower wall needs heavy reinforcement to support the load. I used 1" square tubing.

I hang towels from the ceiling and a spring clip. Washcloth too.

I use my (portable) Fantastic Endless breeze fan to help dry the bathroom.

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