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TenOC
Nomad
Jan 13, 2021

Oil rubbed bronze Handheld Showerhead

The new to us 5th wheel came with a less than desirable showerhead. The “handheld” showerhead is on an adjustable vertical pipe to raise the height, and is what I think is called oil rubbed bronze.

We dry camp often; thus, I am looking for showerhead that does not use a lot of water. I have looked at Lowe’s and also online and there are a wide variety of bronze showerheads.

A number of you have suggested an Oxygeneics showerhead in previous postings. Oxygeneics makes a wide variety of showerheads but very few oil rubbed bronze.

I am looking for real life recommendation. Thank you.
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  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jan 14, 2021
    I have oil rubbed Bronze. I went with Oxygenetics in satin nickel. No oil rubbed available.
  • Lenny_K's avatar
    Lenny_K
    Explorer
    Jan 14, 2021
    I have the rubbed bronze shower fixtures and when I replaced the shower head with the Oxygenics I simply found some plastic spray paint to match. Make sure you clean the Oxygenics with alcohol good to remove any oil residues before spraying. Ours still looks good after 5 years.
  • soon2bexpat's avatar
    soon2bexpat
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2021
    I went to the link provided for the cheapo showerhead and see that it's the one I bought in 8/17. Still going strong and I full-time, so can recommend it. Not sure how it compares to water usage compared to the oxygenics, though.
  • Sjm9911's avatar
    Sjm9911
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2021
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0713MVT1M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

    Before the covid we didn't use the shower in the camper much, but now its all we use when we go out. Like i said a chepo. Im sure you can find something that works on amazon. If its **** return it.
  • Sjm9911's avatar
    Sjm9911
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2021
    Its a cheapo one, its not great. But it beats filling up the gray tank when the 9 yo is in the shower. Lol. Ill look to see what i got.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Jan 13, 2021
    You could always take apart the shower head and block off part of the flow at the screen. A little epoxy or glue and allow less flow through.
    $0 low flow shower!
  • TenOC's avatar
    TenOC
    Nomad
    Jan 13, 2021
    Sjm9911 wrote:
    They are correct on the oxagenics ones even though i went with a knock off brand.


    What knockoff brand did you purchase? Are you happy?
  • Sjm9911's avatar
    Sjm9911
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2021
    I think the main diffrence with an rv style one is the abillity to turn it off at the showerhead so you dont waste water. You will not get that with a water restricter or at a box store. They are correct on the oxagenics ones even though i went with a knock off brand. If you are saving water, you need an rv type showerhead.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jan 13, 2021
    Many showerheads have a restrictor built in that controls the water flow to a government accepted rate. It looks like a washer with a small hole in it. If you can find that restrictor maybe there is a way to duplicate it with a smaller hole.
  • craig7h's avatar
    craig7h
    Nomad II
    Jan 13, 2021
    To me the Oxygenics 26488 BodySpa RV Handheld Shower is the best. I have put it in my past 3 RVs and have no complaints. Water pressure is great vs. water usage. For you however it only comes in chrome and white. I think you are going to have to make a choice.

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