Inside Shower vs Outside Shower

Threerun533 wrote:

1. We either boondock hard in the forest or;
2. We stop over at a state park that has a shower/bathhouse

Also I have never taken a shower or done a #2 in my tents, and I would not want to do it in my enclosed camper either!

Our style of camping also.
Our house has a bathroom...this is where I shower and take care of business.
Same with our TC.
We don't see the point in owning an RV if it does not have a full bathroom.
We could just tent camp?!

So you see...different strokes...

If the Wife wants a bath/shower...get a bath/shower.

Or you will be camping alone...unless that is your plan?!

B

s1214 wrote:

Threerun533 wrote:

We use the outdoor shower most of the time. We have no issues with it. I don't want the weight of an inside shower (or toilet). Also I have never taken a shower or done a #2 in my tents, and I would not want to do it in my enclosed camper either!

And I thought I was the only one like this.

That makes three of us.

Threerun533 wrote:
We have a Hallmark Guanella with no shower/toilet inside. Been a tent guy/family all my life (still do) and got the TC 3 years ago. We've found two things pretty common with our style of camping:

1. We either boondock hard in the forest or;
2. We stop over at a state park that has a shower/bathhouse

We use the outdoor shower most of the time. We have no issues with it. I don't want the weight of an inside shower (or toilet). Also I have never taken a shower or done a #2 in my tents, and I would not want to do it in my enclosed camper either!

And I thought I was the only one like this.

We have a Hallmark Guanella with no shower/toilet inside. Been a tent guy/family all my life (still do) and got the TC 3 years ago. We've found two things pretty common with our style of camping:

1. We either boondock hard in the forest or;
2. We stop over at a state park that has a shower/bathhouse

We use the outdoor shower most of the time. We have no issues with it. I don't want the weight of an inside shower (or toilet). Also I have never taken a shower or done a #2 in my tents, and I would not want to do it in my enclosed camper either!

downtheroad wrote:
I can assure you that if all you get is an outside shower, your dog will be cleaner than you are.

That is hilarious!! You had me rolling with laughter! Thanks.

Honestly, in 12-years of truck camping, we have only used the outside shower a few times ... usually for the dogs. Therefore, we are definitely an inside shower people. Although, in our previous tent camping life, we always showered outdoors in our birthday suits (remote backwoods sites).

Now, as my hair is becoming more thin and grey, I find simplicity desireable. With an inside shower, there is no set-up or break down and we can jump in anytime we want - especially handy with the kids.

OH! You can save even more money by skipping the bed and dinette and using a sleeping bag and tv tray instead. :) Sorry. That was my pitiful attempt at humor.

Good luck with your future purchase.

pezvela wrote:

Captain Obvious wrote:
As pointed out by several others, some state parks and national parks prohibit discharging water from any source on the ground. Even the tent campers are supposed to dump their waste water in drains. Having only an outdoor shower wouldn't work in these situations.

One of the main reasons I love to boondock.

I just got back from a trip to SoCal, up the 101 and then some wine touring in the Paso area. Circumstances forced us into one of the California Beach Parks at Carpinteria.

Frickin' FORTY FIVE DOLLARS FOR DRY CAMPING!!!! SHOWERS EXTRA!!!! And that was in the non-premium loop away from the beach!!! My assigned space was so short that I actually stuck out into the campground road a bit.
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Now,Now Now Mr. pezvilla,

The forty five dollars covers the sunshine tax at this time ( maybe not in the future), with an exercise equipped site not to close to the beach to help burn off calories while enjoying that sunshine!

Yea I agree with you, but hope you had a great time in my state Californie. Hope to get to Mexico again myself.
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No wonder California has suddenly balanced their budget. LOL!!!

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That is debatable! But thanks for helping and Governor Brown appreciates your visit! I'm going to one of those expensive dry beach camp sites next week at Gaviota by Santa Barbara and I will probably use my outdoor shower a few times, (with discretion) and maybe catch a few fish!Hey a fishing license is about 50 dollars American now in my state! We had to make reservations months ago to get in. Lots of people in Californie as you know. We do like that sunshine though!

pezvela wrote:

Captain Obvious wrote:
As pointed out by several others, some state parks and national parks prohibit discharging water from any source on the ground. Even the tent campers are supposed to dump their waste water in drains. Having only an outdoor shower wouldn't work in these situations.

One of the main reasons I love to boondock.

I just got back from a trip to SoCal, up the 101 and then some wine touring in the Paso area. Circumstances forced us into one of the California Beach Parks at Carpinteria.

Frickin' FORTY FIVE DOLLARS FOR DRY CAMPING!!!! SHOWERS EXTRA!!!! And that was in the non-premium loop away from the beach!!! My assigned space was so short that I actually stuck out into the campground road a bit.

No wonder California has suddenly balanced their budget. LOL!!!

Ahh to bad. We could have hooked ya up here at our home in Ventura. Maybe next time.

dry bath, hot shower, no mess I will.be using it in about 5 minutes

10 years and I have never used the inside shower. We mostly boondock. When we aren't boondocked, I take my showers after dark.

Captain Obvious wrote:
As pointed out by several others, some state parks and national parks prohibit discharging water from any source on the ground. Even the tent campers are supposed to dump their waste water in drains. Having only an outdoor shower wouldn't work in these situations.

One of the main reasons I love to boondock.

I just got back from a trip to SoCal, up the 101 and then some wine touring in the Paso area. Circumstances forced us into one of the California Beach Parks at Carpinteria.

Frickin' FORTY FIVE DOLLARS FOR DRY CAMPING!!!! SHOWERS EXTRA!!!! And that was in the non-premium loop away from the beach!!! My assigned space was so short that I actually stuck out into the campground road a bit.

No wonder California has suddenly balanced their budget. LOL!!!