So......Just bought my 2000 2500 9.6 Bigfoot and its obvious the previous owner wasn't a fan of the showers.The outside hose to the head is completely missing and the inside shower head is cracked and leaking (see the tape).I'm looking for help identifying sources for the original replacement parts and suggestions for any lower cost upgrades to either of these item. The plastic that hold the inside shower hose and head are cracked plastic also.Another question, on my particular model camper, does the inside shower drain to the gray water tank or to the black water tank. My previous camper (an Aplen-lite) went to the black water unfortunately.Thanks so much!

Your shower water goes to the gray tank...... In the pic of outside shower, pull that white flexible hose out. It is hose that connects to shower head. Pex plumbing inside camper goes to the taps. If you turn taps on the way it is, you will be running water somewhere inside camper from that white hose. Over the years I have taken those shower heads off my 3 different Bigfoot's and adapted a sink sprayer hose & head. Much easier to use and conserve water dry camping. A threaded white plastic fitting from hardware store has same thread as shower hose, and then a brass reducer bushing into that to adapt to sink sprayer hose. If your inside taps base for shower hose is cracked and needs to be replaced, it is a big job. I did it on my 2002 2500 9.6. I had to remove both outside shower box and city water hookup box so I could get arms & hands up behind sink from outside, then work by feel only to undo Pex waterpipe fittings and plastic spud nuts from taps so taps could be removed from inside, then reverse proceedure to install new taps and reconnect Pex water pipes. After putting plumbing boxes back into fiberglass shell I resealed around them with Geocel. I have two of those showerheads & hoses sitting in my garage never used. I think they are pretty common equipment, probably find them in an RV store.Click For Full-Size Image.

I just added an Outside shower to mine. I like this one because the supply doesn't disappear into the rear compartment like your original which is one less hole for cold air to enter.

Many have found the Oxygenics shower head a most excellent replacement for OEM shower heads. Amazon has them. Here's a link;https://www.amazon.com/ETL-26781-White-Oxygenics-Shower/dp/B00F5MUB66/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1525182412&sr=1-1&keywords=oxygenics+shower+headIt even has a built in shut off valve at the shower head to save water.

Replacing the cheap factory faucet with thermostatic one from China was probably the greatest modification I did to my camper. I made a pictorial on this forum.Even the thermostatic valve come with decent shower head, I was never fan of those "toothbrush" heads and put 5" round head.

You can spend as much or little as you want- one source search Amazon, rv shower head.https://www.amazon.com/rv+shower+headMost heads with hose also include hanging brackets.Ya that exterior hose going back into camper is odd...

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AK_Truck_Camper
Explorer
May 03, 2018
Thanks Jim! I will get right on it!
John
bigfootford
Nomad II
May 03, 2018
AK Truck Camper wrote:
Shower Curtain Length

I canceled the order today for the vinyl shower curtain and bought the polyester curtain as recommended!
Thanks

Sure would appreciate any info on what to hem the height of this curtain to. As stated oringunally I’m not with the camper right now and will make a 3500 mile journey with it as soon as I’m back with it. I’ll take suggestions from anyone, but if an owner of a Bigfoot with a wet bath could measure theirs for me that would be a real bonus.
Thanks

2000 9.6 2500 bf....

Distance from the floor to the ceiling curtain rail is 71".

The curtain loop hangers to the floor is 68"

So I would do a 67" curtain... Bottom to the holes for the loop hangers.

Jim
AK_Truck_Camper
Explorer
May 02, 2018
Shower Curtain Length

I canceled the order today for the vinyl shower curtain and bought the polyester curtain as recommended!
Thanks

Sure would appreciate any info on what to hem the height of this curtain to. As stated oringunally I’m not with the camper right now and will make a 3500 mile journey with it as soon as I’m back with it. I’ll take suggestions from anyone, but if an owner of a Bigfoot with a wet bath could measure theirs for me that would be a real bonus.
Thanks
AK_Truck_Camper
Explorer
May 02, 2018
stevenal wrote:

The panel is to thin to have much holding power with a plain screw. I use Wellnuts, which are reusable rubber expansion nuts. No sealant is needed if the hole is nice and round.

“Well Nuts!” Just when I thought I knew most of the available harware something like this comes along. The only downside I see are the size of the holes required to insert them. I will definitely get some for stripped out holes!
Thanks
AK_Truck_Camper
Explorer
May 02, 2018
stevenal wrote:

Look again. That's the hose connected to the top of the mixing valve, and the other end appears to be poking out behind the metallic shut off valve attached to the wand. That shut off valve is not original, and should not be needed since there is a shutoff in the wand.

Interesting, that add-on valve probably cost more than a replacement head would have. I do remember that my previous camper’s outside shower head valve would let water leak by too! I’m going to hook up that hose and check it all out before buying another one.
Thanks!
stevenal
Nomad II
May 02, 2018
AK Truck Camper wrote:

Could you give me some advice on “best practices” for attaching accessories to the bathroom wall in the Bigfoot. (Drill slightly under size and just screw in?)
Appreciate anyone else’s ideas on this subject also.

Thanks
John

The panel is toO thin to have much holding power with a plain screw. I use Wellnuts, which are reusable rubber expansion nuts. No sealant is needed if the hole is nice and round.
stevenal
Nomad II
May 02, 2018
AK Truck Camper wrote:
So......
Just bought my 2000 2500 9.6 Bigfoot and its obvious the previous owner wasn't a fan of the showers.
The outside hose to the head is completely missing and the inside shower head is cracked and leaking (see the tape).

Thanks so much!

Look again. That's the hose connected to the top of the mixing valve, and the other end appears to be poking out behind the metallic shut off valve attached to the wand. That shut off valve is not original, and should not be needed since there is a shutoff in the wand.
AK_Truck_Camper
Explorer
May 02, 2018
I hear you guys loud and clear on the holes. Never heard of Command Hooks, but I've seen them all now in the online stores and will use them. We already have some holes in the bathroom from a couple previous towel racks. I'll reuse the same holes and use the sealants as recommended.
This thread will definitely help me get away from a drill and screw mentality.
Ski_Pro_3
Explorer
May 02, 2018
I'm with Kayteg and would try a solution that won't put holes in stuff.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
May 02, 2018
If you are sure you know exactly where you want bracket - screws are easy and very dependable.
If you want to avoid holes that will be left if you change the design in future, dual sided tape from Home Depot comes in different strengths.
The strongest (red) can really hold

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