Best shower mod ever

[skripo]

Last year I was at my dealer looking at different trailers to get ideas and I came across a fantastic solution, in another cruiser RV product. It is made by Shower Enclosures of America. I got the Arcadia model, here are a few pics of installed in my Fun Finder 242BDS:





The result is stunning, it completely changed the feel of the bathroom and liberated floor space where the curtain used to bunch. My wife and kids actually gasped when they saw the difference.

The quality is incredible, each part is custom made for the application and works beautifully. One set of magnets clamps the door shut for showering and another one keeps it open when you are not using it.

The upper rail is curved to give you more shoulder room and the curtain itself is kept tight between the 2 rails so you don get stuck to it. It's an amazing balance of form and function.

Installation was easy but be sure to read the instructions over to understand them as some of the diagrams are not as clear as they could be.

It is only available directly from the the company and for a very affordable $110. To order you will need to call the company directly and speak to Traico. He was incredibly nice and helpful.

Be sure to measure the sill length and height of your surround. Not the wall height, but tub surround height. They have several different models depending on the size of your tub and surround.

Traico Marinoff
Shower Enclosures America
800-536-7324 x3110

[Ranger431]

Dupe - please delete

[IBcarguy]

I have this shower enclosure on my new Cruiser RV and I'm very pleased with it. It looks great and works well. It's the best shower curtain I've seen.

[Cutworm1]

DavidP wrote:

Cutworm1 wrote:

DavidP wrote:
I was hoping not to screw into the exterior wall. Would a good silicone adhesive be strong enough for one of the sides. The other side is an interior wall. Thanks

You could try it. I did notice the screws are #8 x 1 1/2" which seems long to me. I'm going to pick up 1" screws before installing. The shower comes in 2 different finishes and also 2 different heights. And there are several widths to choose from.

I would go 1/2 inch and set them in a silicone adhesive. They would be set very strong. If I go this route that is what I will do.

I have the same shower as the OP and my curtain currently goes to the ceiling. I'm wondering if I would get a lot of spray over the top?

It comes in 57" and 64" heights. You might be able to make the ceiling with the longer one. It's extruded aluminum and should cut easily with a hacksaw or jigsaw if you need to trim.

[DavidP]

Cutworm1 wrote:

DavidP wrote:
I was hoping not to screw into the exterior wall. Would a good silicone adhesive be strong enough for one of the sides. The other side is an interior wall. Thanks

You could try it. I did notice the screws are #8 x 1 1/2" which seems long to me. I'm going to pick up 1" screws before installing. The shower comes in 2 different finishes and also 2 different heights. And there are several widths to choose from.

I would go 1/2 inch and set them in a silicone adhesive. They would be set very strong. If I go this route that is what I will do.

I have the same shower as the OP and my curtain currently goes to the ceiling. I'm wondering if I would get a lot of spray over the top?

[Cutworm1]

skripo wrote:

Cutworm1 wrote:
@skripo
Did the dealer install it?

Nope.

It looks great. I plan to install mine as well. What could go wrong? famous last words.

[Cutworm1]

DavidP wrote:
I was hoping not to screw into the exterior wall. Would a good silicone adhesive be strong enough for one of the sides. The other side is an interior wall. Thanks

You could try it. I did notice the screws are #8 x 1 1/2" which seems long to me. I'm going to pick up 1" screws before installing. The shower comes in 2 different finishes and also 2 different heights. And there are several widths to choose from.

[DavidP]

I was hoping not to screw into the exterior wall. Would a good silicone adhesive be strong enough for one of the sides. The other side is an interior wall. Thanks

[skripo]

Cutworm1 wrote:
@skripo
Did the dealer install it?

Nope.

[skripo]

Everything you need, except for silicone, is included. Of the 3 rails, the bottom one needs to be trimmed to fit. I used my chop saw.

I only screwed in the side rails and everything is held in place. Then you seal the bottom rail with white silicone on either side.

It's a piece of cake.

[icanon]

Cutworm1 wrote:

Opened mine up last night. Looks like 3 screws in the 2 vertical pieces that attach to the wall. The top rail screws to the side rails best I can tell. All hardware comes with the kit. I'm installing mine in a couple of weeks. I did find that they will help answer questions when installing. Seem like nice folks. When you get done you then apply the silicone. Looks pretty straight forward.

Keep us up to date with pics. I'm really interested!

[Cutworm1]

DavidP wrote:
Skripo,

Very nice! What hardware came with the curtain. Do you have to drill into the surround or did you use adhesive silicone? What about the top rail, is that screwed to the exterior wall?

Opened mine up last night. Looks like 3 screws in the 2 vertical pieces that attach to the wall. The top rail screws to the side rails best I can tell. All hardware comes with the kit. I'm installing mine in a couple of weeks. I did find that they will help answer questions when installing. Seem like nice folks. When you get done you then apply the silicone. Looks pretty straight forward.

[DavidP]

Skripo,

Very nice! What hardware came with the curtain. Do you have to drill into the surround or did you use adhesive silicone? What about the top rail, is that screwed to the exterior wall?

[icanon]

skripo wrote:
Used the shower twice last weekend and LOVED it. So comfortable when you don't have to deal with a shower curtain that billows in and sticks.

skripo wrote:
Nope, did it myself. I actuality just removed it to sell it because I traded in the camper for a motorhome.

So you just removed it cause you bought a MH?

skripo wrote:
Width is fully adjustable. It's kind of a pita but you need to trim the top and bottom rail when you get them. They had no choice because of the variable install widths, You get an idea of the issues they face by looking at the bottom right of my shower tub sill..

I like the idea and the product seems really practical. Could you post some close-up photos of the rails you're talking about? Thanks.

[sac89]

I love this idea! I am going to look for on of these for my TT. Thanks for the idea!