Once I was done with that one edge, I continued along the top of the wall, and the opposite corner - making sure to pull tight and avoid wrinkles wherever possible. I suspect that I didn’t get that section of the plastic backing clean enough in that spot when I was installing that particular sheet. We plan to dry camp without hookups most of the time - so using the shower frequently would require us to fill up and dump more often. (Fun fact: I tried while tailgating at a country concert when I was younger and ended up with pee on my jeans. Lastly, but most importantly, since you’re showering in the bathroom on a frequent ba… Someday soon..!). Often there are obstacles below the van floor right where your drain would be – things like metal framing, exhaust lines and so on. Elevating the shower pan in this way also enables you to determine where exactly you want the drain line to go through the van floor. combat any color transfer. Not only can you you can dump into a standard sewer, but you can also use things like a porta-pot or even a standard toilet at a gas station. We are not fond of wet baths as these are too small and uncomfortable and require drying the toilet with a towel or rag after using the shower. Fast Free Shipping orders over $99. It comes with some double-sided tape to hold it up but, in a camper van, I would recommend something more durable. I’m just gonna say right up here, that I hate this idea. Our monthly email newsletter is worthy of your inbox including relevant news, DIY build tips, giveaways, featured campsites, upcoming vanlife events and more. I bought it at the Home Depot. The goal is to create a frame that is essentially “straight” for about the first threw quarters of the wall and then curves inward toward as it meets the ceiling. Second, is that I'm pretty much incapable of popping a squat and doing my business outside. There is a photo that illustrates this below. Before I get into how I built my wet bath, I’ll point out that I have a list of all the parts I used on my build outside of things you can easily get at any hardware store. We're planning on picking up a solar shower for boondocking, and will most likely also join Planet Fitness or somewhere similar to utilize their facilities as well! From wet rooms to pint-size stalls the following ideas demonstrate with a little creative thinking, you can pack a lot … So, the white plastic and the smooth surface of the plastic really helps the finished look of the stick-on tiles. Some walls are designed with shelves to store bathroom amenities. We finished this project a few weeks ago, but we've been working so hard and have been so busy, that I haven't had time to write about it yet. Would you try this cheap and easy RV wet bath makeover yourself? If you have a lesser quality staple gun, this is also a great tool because you'll do less damage to the shower curtain when ripping out misplaced staples. Carado Banff. The shower is one of the most crucial elements of your motorhome conversion. Now that everyone understands the idea of the RV wet bath, it's time to show you what we started out with. Just happen to come across your RV renovation while posting a question reference a seperate shower and toilet in sprinter vans. ((EDIT: This paint did peel off on a humid day when I sat on the lid - the back of my legs did turn gold but it was a good laugh at least!). I hate the idea of having to leave the van to take a leak – particularly in the middle of the night. The vertical framing is attached to the van floor and upper metal “ribs” on the van with metal angle brackets and is also screwed into the shower pan frame. Tim measured and cut the trim with a table saw, and then used the smallest screws we could find to fasten the trim to the walls. Our experience with this cassette toilet has been very positive. Durable ABS plastic construction is lighter and more eco-friendly than fiberglass. Please provide your email address below. Most of our showers have a set floor which permits you to determine where you wish to set the waste outlet. The Rig, the Road and the RV Life By Debbie LaFleiche May 13, 2019 Tags: Bath Towel, RV Hack, RV How To, RV Living, RV Shower 13 Comments In sticks-and-bricks life—whether you live in a one-bedroom apartment or a huge house—you probably never gave much thought to drying a towel. My strategy here was to use less staples when initially placing the material, and then when everything is situated how I wanted it.. However, when you take a shower in a wet bath, everything gets wet. We carry both RV shower pans and the RV shower Surrounds. A wet bath is a shower toilet combo that offers all the features of a regular bathroom, in a compact package. Durable tub surround protects your tub and shower space from water. Also, my (amazing) girlfriend has the world’s tiniest bladder and needs to pee all the time (many times a night), so she wouldn’t even consider not having a toilet. We are way behind schedule on our remodel (by 5 weeks so far), so spending as little time as possible on the bathroom was a compromise we were willing to make. These walls are “straight” on the side facing the opening/door and curve to meet the “back” wall on the other side. What I didn't expect, was how well the overall print would blend when overlapping edges. If there’s one thing that’s a problem for people living or traveling long term in a van it’s the lack of a shower. This area of the van is very complicated with many contours and curves. Like, really hate it. Black tanks are typically drained with what is often referred to as a “stinky slinky” – a 3″ sewer hose you connect from your rig’s black tank to a sewer line at an RV park or campground when emptying your tanks. Save On Bundled Orders, post that details all my plumbing including a PDF diagram, extensive But we are happy to report it is not impossible. Once this “framing” was completed, I cut a piece of 1/4″ plywood to be used for this back wall and screwed into into the wood framing. Also, a few outside the box ideas for showers and cleaning up at the end. This created a 2″ cavity in the walls which was necessary on the front wall for electrical wiring/boxes and the panels for the battery monitor, inverter and tank monitors. I used more water rinsing the walls, then me. The stick-on tiles are  somewhat translucent and quite thin. A Portion Of All Profits Go To Support Vanlife – Learn More, Need Lots Of Stuff? Love isn’t a state of perfect caring.