Shower in a minivan, trying my new camping van shower for the first time!
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How do you shower in a minivan? Follow along as I try my new Mogics Shower Tube in my Pacifica minivan camper! It has some great pros and a few cons. It would be great for a tiny home - will it work for you?
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Welcome to Minivan Camper Gal! I'm Kelly, and I camp and travel in a Chrysler Pacifica Minivan, doing part-time van life. Here you will find van build videos, tips on the digital nomad lifestyle, general travel vlog videos, and more. I'm into minimalism, and I eat a mostly plant-based vegan diet. I'm still learning how to do vegan vanlife well! I have some great vegan camping recipes to share with you, but I would love some suggestions, too! Sometimes I stealth camp in the city, but I mostly like to boondock. Join me and my camper van as we embark on all the car camping adventures!
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I would consider that shower in an extreme no other option scenario. It is nice though. I'm a tad bit older with knees that wouldn't allow me to sit cross legged in there. I have a power wash/camp shower combo for outdoors but most likely I'd choose the bucket and wash rag method if it were cold. Nice demo though. Always nice to see what's out there.
I love the shower I have a town and country and I’m looking at ideas to convert my minivan and one of my priorities is to be able to bath or shower in the van was thinking of putting a plastic bin in the back and use a curtain though a little cumbersome this shower will save me space thanks for the video I’m getting one steve
I think you can connect the hose so as you use the water it can drain. I don’t know the purpose of the screen floor…perhaps it is a stabilizer for the sides? ..and you can cut that hose down to fit..but the bucket could be placed outside and then the hose into it from the inside of the van.. and there are towels you can buy ..just add water and they puff out to a bigger towel to wipe the inside instead of using a good towel or get a towel they use to wipe down your vehicle after a car wash.. and maybe I missed it but how did you not get your c,others wet while redressing…
That’s awesome! What is the solar thing that you heated up your water? I’ve never seen that before.
How about a year later update? 😊
How often are you using this shower stall?😮
I am cracking up that this is a van shower video that actually has you taking a shower 👍🏼 You were cute and hilarious, practical and comical 😅 and completely enjoyable!
Oh, my gosh! My thoughts exactly. And I love that she runs into potential problems that we may all have. Eg: the drain. Funny but true.
I would use the will to live by the time I’d sorted it I would need another shower.😢
nah.. need to drain as it goes
..... and all in an endearing way.
Why not drain it out side?
I mean you want to be eco friendly but come on your car is on grass.
Why not set the shower thing out side to dry And leave it open?
Woman this is common sense 🤷
Get a microfiber camping towel to dry out the shower. It will absorb all the water and then hang it up to dry, it will dry in no time.
That’s a great idea!!
I thought the same thing.
Microfiber towels are the best to use for any drying! Saves room in the wash too!
It’s dirty bath water. How do you clean everything? 🤢
@@esgee2464A LOT of white vinegar! Then it would need to sit in the sun for a while. I think I’ll stick to home & gym showers BUT this is a cool idea for way off grid. (I couldn’t shower with a liter of water anyway, there is much too much of me to wash. 😬)
You are so brave to do a real demo. I would definitely use this outside. I’m about a thousand years older than you are and think it might be difficult to use it inside but I’d try it in a pinch. Very informative video. This shower company should pay you.
You could wear a Shower Toga while standing in this shower outside and remain completely covered while shampooing, showering and drying off. I've even used mine for modesty while having to stealth urinate on the side of a road when I had no other option (emergency vehicle breakdown).
@@mscatnipper2359 I have never heard of the Shower Toga. I just checked it out! It's a really good idea. Thanks for commenting about it.
Outside showering is just easier, even if you have to wear a bathing suit. The whole point of this rig is that it makes an indoor bath in a low roof plausible. She mentions a stool. The entry step stool should make it possible for those of us who cannot squat for 5 minutes.
Very entertaining! Would be harder at my age and size.
Absolutely adorable..
But you need window blockers
Only several minutes into watching this but pausing to comment. Thank you for actually showing the process of trying out vehicle camping stuff. The first video I saw was you cooking a whole meal that would typically use two burners but you showed us the whole reality of the process with your set-up and how you made it work. Very helpful content.
...also so many videos mention outdoor shower but I'm like where are these people parked that they feel comfortable just standing naked outside with usuallyno mention of any privacy thing over them? If it's in bathing suit near beach or outdoor swimming area then I can see that being no big deal maybe but that's not a full shower. Indoor wet bath of some sort in a well-curtained vehicle seems like great options for if ever needed.
I would probably need 3 or 4 of those bottles to take a shower 😂
For reals I was thinking the same thing lol 😂
Yep or more. It seems to me it would be easier to go to a gym.
I have a power wash/camp shower combo. I personally use it with a 5 gallon bucket. Not full but close. I consider it conservation using that much water. Although I've done it with a gallon already.
You can wash everything but your hair in less than 30oz of water. I use the foaming bathing cloths and it takes hardly no water.
I would need ten 😮
Thank you! It's great to see someone actually demonstrate it. Who would of thunk you could shower in a van! You get the award for using the least amount of water to bathe!!!
Too many moving parts for me. I would just get a membership at planet fitness. 😊
Wow, if I had to go through all of that to shower I'd be heading to the nearest gym or truck stop. Thanks for the demonstration!
Wow. Great video. Makes you start thinking about emergency needs during water shortages even when at home.
Haha! Well, as it just so happens, we had a problem with our hot water at home this week, and I used this solution!
This past Saturday was absolutely no water. Landlord handy man didn't let us know. Emergency water over the toilet. 😊
I cannot believe I just watched a woman take a shower in her mini-van. Hilarious. And you did so discreetly. Well done!
Haha, thank you!
You make watching your channel fun, because you got a great sense of humor 😉 love it!!!!
I appreciate the candid demo. Growing up, we did not have an indoor bathroom until I was in the 6th grade. Basin baths were the norm, including washing our hair. I have a collapsible pet pool I bought to use as a shower in my van, but never actually used it. Basin baths are just easier. I use washcloths, not baby wipes for the bath (after pre-washing the private parts with the disposable wipes). I have a chux pad I lay on the floor, to avoid water dripping on the floor of the van. I also have a pop-up shower tent that I could set up between the barn doors in back. Have never used it either. I might if I felt the need for a true shower. I am thankful for my high roof van, but I think I would use a basin bath esp. in a mini-van.
Never heard of a basin bath except I think vaguely about olden times. I'll need to look that up! Haven't finished watching this video either.
Also with barn doors you can just magnet a curtain up and even a awning
Where did u grow up?
I agree! A lot of trouble! Bird bath works better for me.
I agree with everyone else, your full demonstration was fantastic. I felt for you and laughed at the same time when you thought about the drain. Nothing ever goes perfectly on the first try. Lol very candid, real. Thanks for sharing! * telescopic poles (instead of the fiberglass poles) would be handy for getting out of the shower. If you could just press the pin on the side and slid the pole down to the next pin hole. Then you could climb out more easily without taking it all the way down. Just a thought for the crafty people out there.
"VanLife and camping comes with some concessions..." Absolutely! This is what I'm learning all along. Thanks for the demo.
Hi. I have some suggestions
1. Put on window covers, u can move freely in the van, e.g. exit the shower naked and put on shirt on dry floor instead of in the shower.
2. U can use the long hose to drain the shower to the out side of the vehicle, e.g, directly to a drainage.
I think she put on her clothes in the shower because she was filming, not necessarily due to privacy concerns
Mhm...you make a video and show us how. How to live this life. I'd love to learn from you 🫠
She never used much water
Why not drain it out side?
I mean you want to be eco friendly but come on your car is on grass.
Why not set the shower thing out side to dry And leave it open?
Woman this is common sense 🤷
😂👍🏻👍🏻. I have the same faucet as yours and I use it for my shower 🚿🙋🏼♀️
I somehow feel like a little girl at a slumber party again..thank you for such a fun video. 😁
Haha! Yes, that’s kind of how I feel with the van, lol! It’s so much fun. Thanks for watching!
This is a great idea. I bought a collapsable dog pool. It folds up into about an 8 inch square. It's vinyl so it wipes out easily to keep it dry. I use a hand held shower that is USB charged while sitting in the pool. It works great too.
Ooh, that's a good idea too, thanks!
I have been doing the same for years : and yes, sit on a plastic stool to wash yourself! Works wonders.
Plus the dog pool has an évacuation on the side : you can let the water pour outsider, or in a jug. Dry the pool with your towel, …. You’re done.
Cheap, lowtech, minimum real estate …. Perfect!
Nice shower solution. The design would keep a person warm and provide privacy; not to mention, keep the van dry.
When we had a water shortage, we used a one gal. milk jug, the caps are easy to poke holes in to create a shower flow.
We hadt two or three lined up for each person to adequately wash and rince off.
I like the hand held garden sprayer that is displayed in the instructions for this camper shower.
I imagine after draining it could be wiped down with microfiber car towels. I use those for just about everything. Very cool 😊
And the microfiber towels dry much more quickly!!
good idea! I’m living off grid with no running water, and this may be my answer to a shower. Glad I found your UA-cam channel!
Definitely worth it for a nice, warm shower! I'd buy it if I were a roadie. 🙂
Yeah, I think it will be worth it!
@@minivancampergal1554 Why not drain it out side?
I mean you want to be eco friendly but come on your car is on grass.
Why not set the shower thing out side to dry And leave it open?
Woman this is common sense 🤷
@Joy, she’s doing it inside to demonstrate if you are stealth camping and don’t want to be seen outside.
OMG. thank you. This is a game changer. I don’t enjoy going into public gyms or others. That’s a great idea for some of us. Awesome. Even with the slight awkwardness, it’s still fabulous in a good camping spot, you could tip it upside down to dry out It’s easy to store too!!
Thanks Amanda! Yeah, I agree. The hassle is worth it to me!
Personally, I would prefer that shower to be taller. I think it should be a head height away from the inside of the van. Or at least be able to purchase different height choices based on consumer needs. Some vans are larger, some smaller. But I love this idea! What a great find! Thank you for sharing this with us. I especially liked the part when you realised you hadn't checked to make sure the drain was closed. That cracked me up! Toooo funny! God bless
What about an out pop up shower?
I’d really love to hear your future thoughts on this actually. Seems like so much work but a warm shower would be nice. Maybe report in 6 mo?
Run a fan towards the tub to dry it out even more before you pack it away. Or put it in the front seat where it’s hotter due to the windows and let it dry there for the daytime hours and then see how dry it is.
The link for it in the descriptions shows using a stool and has a whole bunch of other very useful ideas and tips from reshaping it to fit your space better to draining it and drying it. Definitely check it out. After browsing their site I am more on board with it! 👍🏼
Thx, maybe I will now ck it out, wasn't gonna, I have carpet/custom interior.
@@jh2475 Most everyone has carpet in their vehicles unless they remove it, but with custom interior I’d maybe think twice unless you covered it all in plastic to protect it and that just sounds like a pain.
@@S.E.C-R 🤭 it alredy seem'd 2 much fuss, I try2 keep thngs simple. I'm usually able to get a decent outdoor shower, but this may be good to have wen 2chill/breezy or hav2 be in town. Must be nice n ez wen yung n slender, & I'm not either of those anymore🤭 I'm full-time van dweller, sometimes it's a necessary SPLURGE 2 bathe good n long $ at Luv's, truck stops, or gym. Tho most van DWELLERs have tile floor so u can slide crate or wat evr, EZ2 keep clean, no musNfus
@@jh2475 Are you writing in a secret code? That was hard to understand what you are trying to say.
I didn't know what to expect when i clicked on this video especially when i saw the bottle of water. I was wondering exactly how that would be enough but you made everything work so well and made me think twice about how much i waste water. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤
I bought one of these to use in my box conversion. I'm going to use it as the base and a Kick Ass shower tent as the walls. I'll tuck the tent inside of the Mogics since only the bottom few inches are actually waterproof. When I'm done, I'll fold the tent back up, and I'll hang the Mogics on the wall to finish draining and dry. I'll use a drain I've got in the floor while I'm showering. Glad to see someone else using one of these. Btw, you can step over the walls. They're flexible enough to allow that. Thanks for the video!
My idea in my rig was to put in a permanent rail , hanging standard viscreen into a mixing bucket, then I poo pooped the idea and now you , you've kick started a very important aspect of my life ( I'm using planet fitness 3 days a week and hate it ) I'm Getting back to my plan. Thank you .
This foldable shower is exactly what I am looking for my van to use with the Go Spout portable water unit.
Ooh, I’ll have to look that up. Thanks!
@@minivancampergal1554 Costco sells it for $100.
I'd buy that 🛁 tub ! I have been looking for something like this..collapsible
@@minivancampergal1554 I finally tested the GoSpout shower. It is not worth the $100. The spray only lasts 5 seconds at best. You have to constantly manually pump it to get more pressure.
I am going to test a USB battery-operated shower pump version next.
I saw a guy use this (I think he advertises for the company) and was sold on buying it. I definitely appreciate your demonstration though and had the exact thought of using a bottle instead of a pump thing. They have top covers that spray more like a shower, even some that do both. I would probably cut the hose though after watching this video. Thanks!
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Finally, a van lifer who finds ways to do EVERYTHING inside the van. I am sick to death of all these van conversions, etc., that have kitchens, showers, and whatever else, that can only be used outside the vehicle. I'll be darned, if I'm going to do all the work to make a house, of sorts, and then have to exit it to cook, clean myself, etc..
Hey John! haha, yeah, that's what I thought. If I wanted to cook outside, I'd just have a car! Thanks for watching!
Some ideas...
* The mesh floor may come in handy to protect the bottom (floor) IF you do decide to use a stool in there (or get a rubber mat under the stool.
* Turn it inside out (if possible), and it might be easier to dry (you might even be able to put the support rods in to make it sturdier and easy to dry?). You might even be able to turn it upside down to dry outside the vehicle in the wind.
* I think a face cloth would come in real handy, also maybe a small bucket of water inside the tube maybe?
* A rubber mat could even help your feet dry off, if you use more water, or you're not parked on a slope.
Spot on way I was gonna add😄 Happy trails ya'll🙋🏼♀️
Great video! Kudos to you for having the guts to demo it! I love the way you analyze the pros and cons, and find possible solutions for the cons. Thanks!
People shower outside behind vans I think you could drain that outside as well. I would just use biodegradable soaps. It looks like a neat idea to get clean.
Love you're efforts on the shower kit , love you and the mellow way you try the product out for us all. A all around A+ for trying things out.
I was skeptical at first but you actually demonstrating it made me a believer, thank you for that by the way rarely do creators do demonstrations. You could clip the zippered cover to your clothesline, it certainly looked like it reached. I think I would just put it on the roof of my car to dry in the sun, it lays so flat that I dont think anyone would think much of it. Superior to the baby pool I use bc you dont have to be so vigilant about splashing.
Awesome! Unfortunately, in my minivan, I only have room for my power chair besides my bed and my storage but I think this is a cool product. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am a disabled senior that travels for suicide awareness since losing my son Jeff in 2016, in my wheelchair modified 2010 dodge grand caravan with my four Chihuahuas. I have a wire cubby in the Hatch area for storage. I also have a platform bed with some storage space underneath. I have kept the smaller section of the backseat as well as the two front seats for when my grandchildren travel with me. The rest of the floor space is taken up by my power chair. I am by no means a minimalist and definitely travel with too much stuff. And I still have more stuff for camping and emergency gear at home outside Palestine TX, for the day I can score a larger rig. Unfortunately, due to the wheelchair modification, I cannot have a rear hitch for a tiny trailer or even a storage box on the back, and being in a wheelchair it is hard to access anything on the roof. But I do have 2 100 watt solar panels and a roof box up top (for when other people travel with me). As well as a Bluetti EB70 n EB3a solar generators n a 100 watt Yargo portable solar panel. My dream vehicle is a short wheelchair Bus conversion with plenty of storage space! Safe Travels & Enjoy YOUR Journey
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Sorry about the passing of your son, Jeffey. I applaud you for going on the road for suicide awareness, especially with a disability requiring a wheelchair. You sure have a can-do attitude and you are brave. ❤👍🙏🏻
@@bethschenk2851 thankyou very much! Helping other parents keep me sane.
@@JeffeysMom You are most welcome! ♥️
I am so sorry for your loss and the manner of the loss. I have a nephew that suicided. So painful for the entire family still and it has been 20 years! Your dedication is to be commended! I am wondering if something like Go Fund Me would be a good idea for you to get the vehicle you really need to be able to reach more people? Have you ever considered that?
@@theresamcguire5501 no ma’am I am saving n praying to find the right rig when I can afford it.
I love this. I was only considering an outdoor solar shower with my back door up, but this would work for stealth camping. For drying, I would just hang from your laundry line with maybe a fan on it.
I’ve been eyeing this bathing unit for a few weeks now and this is the sign I need to go ahead and purchase 😂
I just saw this 2 days ago in another video and instantly ordered one! Can't wait for it to get here! It's the only one I've seen that solves the problem of not being able to climb in and out over a 3ft tall side. I bought the tallest stool that you have in the description. I also got a 5 gallon bucket with an immersion heater and a rechargeable shower nozzle. This solves a very real problem of expensive gas station showers, lack of gyms in the wilderness and I'm simply tired of not being able to shower at home! FYI: Fishtank siphons work great to drain kiddie pools and other options that dont have a drainage tube
with a professional microfiber twisted loop towel (heavy quality, 1600-1800 gsm) from car detailing your shower will dry super fast. You come near water with the towel, it magically attracts it... Don't forget to wash detailing towels with microfiber detergent for car detailing, it needs only a small quantity. Towels will be like new for years instead of hardening and loosing drying ability. i use different types of detailing towels inside the camper, also for drying dishes, glass, or cleaning without a vacuum cleaner. btw I enjoyed your vlog very much, thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks Monika! Do you buy yours on Amazon?
@@minivancampergal1554 Hy Kelly, I am sorry,
I tried to answer twice, unfortunately it didn't work. Including what you can use which type and different composition of micro-fibers in the camper. I got a few from there that you asked for, I got most of them from different car care providers.
I think I would just use a wet wipe. I got exhausted just watching the demonstration. I could not imagine going through this every time I wanted to bathe. This dear lady was a real champ showing us how to do this. She is a sweetheart. I am leaning toward the wet wipe though.😂
❤ Thank you so much May your cup continue to overflow God-bless😊
I’m tired just watching you do all this for a shower! Props to you, pretty girl.
Maybe you could spritz it with vinegar, dish soap water mixture to keep it clean and not moldy😁
Intrested in the amount of time spent.
Boiling water to everything dried and finished. Lol
I boil a pitcher pot on a propane stove , those enamel kind , and add some cold ..
I do not live in my van full time. It is a Toyota Sienna. I do like the fact that I can potty in my van using a bucket. I also like the idea of taking a shower in my van when I am on the road and boondock at a Walmart , Cracker Barrel and so forth. How do I shower? All seats rear of the fronts are removed. I line the recess for the rear seats with shower pan liner and use an existing hole as a drain . That hole is retrofitted with a sink drain and I use only biodegradable soap. I sit on a collapsible step stool and use a 1.5 gallon garden sprayer . In the end I squeegee the water a bit to drain out. Then again I am only 5 feet 4 inches tall which helps in maneuvering in that small space. To warm the water I use a couple rubber hot water bottle placed on my dash while driving. Hope this gives some folks some ideas. I do not have a kitchen like some builds. Then again my Sienna is not a build per se but equipped for road trips. Regards
Thanks for the water bottle idea! I use water bottles in my home sometimes for extra coziness and to conserve energy.
I use a dog pool, folds up small and has sturdy sides. Less work. But I’ve never seen your option before. 👍🏻
Hey Nancy! Yeah, that’s kind of what I was using before. I think this will be better because of the ease of draining… I think. :)
That's what I want a dog bath. Fold flat
i use the dog bath for my van showers… but what i don’t like about it, is that it’s vinyl, and it doesn’t fold very well in the slightest of cold weather. mine quickly developed holes from all the folding
I considered a dog pool. But I like this one better because he don't need to use curtains. It's rather compact. I will get one in the future
Ive been looking at some collapsible dog baths that collapse like the bowls and sinks.
I am a part-time van nomad and I am going to purchase one today, thanks for your video. Great Job! Thank you for showing the process from beginning to end, one thing I have learned during my journeys is that everything can be modified... Martha
Getting a rec center membership is much better, i have been car living for a year, full time.
@@stus2159 Thanks for the tip. Martha
I get cold too. I like the idea of being able to stay inside. Really good product.
This video came up in my feed (I do watch a lot of full-time van-life and RV-living videos, so it makes sense 🙂), and when I saw it was for a portable shower, I just had to watch it. I drive truck OTR and I've been looking for a way to take quick showers in my truck, if necessary. This is a great idea, especially since I have plenty of room for it. I also really like the solar oven. You and I are now friends, so I'm gonna sub and watch more of your videos. 😅
That is awesome! Glad I came across your channel.
"Years ago I used to bathe in those large yard leaf bags, they worked out ok, then after I started to use those plastic storage containers and purchased a pump sprayer from Lowes and it was much better and easier to shower in . After each shower I could just spray it out and rinse and dry out then store my towels, soap and shampoo 😀 . That tub was more important than having a burner to cook on . But anyway that portable shower is a smart buy. Last note** I always and I mean always kept my windows covered up never take showers out of doors 😮 Google Earth is up there somewhere "!! Nice work, two 👍👍 up"!
Suddenly you get 9 people standing around your car and they won't go away lol... I think I'd need several of those rinsing bottles cos I'm itching thinking about that soapy hair ! Bowl and flannel wash seems a better option. It was very entertaining watching you struggle, sorry to say it that way, well done! : )
I think I'll have to pass on all that work but girl your video was so much FUN😂
At first I thought the whole idea of it was dumb but I've changed my mind. I think it's quite cool. Thanks for the demonstration.
Thanks for reviewing this product. I'm thinking I might rather just wash my hair separately over a basin and maybe just do a washcloth bath for everything else. Might be less work and less stuff to carry around. I guess if I REALLY need a shower I could maybe spend the night at a campground with showers?
Anyway, I just found your channel and look forward to watching more. My husband and I like to camp and we are hoping to get a small van soon so I am always looking for ideas. 😊
Hi Lisa! Yes, you can do a lot with a basin! A lot of vanlifers also use a Planet Fitness membership.
Actually, you can get used to bucket showering very quickly and still feel clean. 2-3ltr of warm water from Billy. Altho I do keep my hair short to simplify life.
This was the best demo ever! I started watching thinking it would be hilarious and it was ,just because of the presenters commitment to the demonstration , but the shower actually looks like a pretty neat solution...
I can see where this would come in handy - grab and go. I’d ditch the poles and the hose. Seems too cumbersome for me.
After showering and getting dressed, I’d dump the water outside and use a microfiber towel to absorb any of the remaining moisture.
Great video, def food for thought.
What I learned is that I don’t, couldn’t and wouldn’t want to use this product. I’d have to take another shower after draining it, drying it and putting it away. LOL. Thanks a lot for the effort and time you put into it. I watched the whole vid.
Hey Patrick! Ha, yeah, it's quite the take down isn't it?
Just found your channel and subscribed. I love your list of items as it is pretty different from others. I looked up many of the items and added to my huge list of car camping accoutrement. I'm temporarily out of a van into a tiny car to save up $ (tiny car paid off but van wasn't). Can't wait to travel again and hoping world changes will still allow for that. Great video. Love demos so can see for self before purchase.
I could definitely work with that. If you're not being stealthy that process would be pretty smooth, its a little more challenging in stealth mode but doable.
Loved how you showed how to use the shower....and the challenges along the way and how to overcome them.
ONLY suggestion I have is that before drying .. spritz with a mild vinegar solution. The acid keeps mildew and mold from forming.....they can't grow in acid. Microfiber towels work great for this sort of thing.
You have a new fan in me!!
Thanks for the tip!
@@minivancampergal1554You are welcome!
it looks to me like you could drop one side to step out and then drain the water out the side of your van...one dropped side might make it easier for entry and departure...of course, pop it in place once you're in.. my first time watching your vid and you do a good job of thinking of all the possibilities and then using your best answer.. especially impressed you actually took the shower...I like your honest, low key style... just the facts, ma'am
How is that little bit of water possible for a proper shower/bath? Maybe for a quick rinse/clean-up if you have short hair it’s possible, but that’s about it. Personally when I boondock, I use about 1-2 gallons in a collapsible wash bin in a pop-up shower tent at a minimum. My hair is much longer and takes more water to actually rinse properly.
Yeah, 1.5 liters is pretty much the bare minimum. Longer hair, and I can definitely see how it would take more.
This. Is. Awesome. Sure is new to me and no fuel used to heat the water or to drive into town to Planet Fitness or a truck stop shower. Win-win. Thank you! New subscriber AND thanks for the changes you'd make to it at the end.
Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you found it useful!
Interesting idea. I use a foldable pet pool , a 2 1/2 gallon bucket, 1 gallon of warm water (heated with my electric saucepan) and a sponge to wash up in my minivan. The unfolded pool can kind of adjust itself to fill the uneven floorspace of the van. When done I fold up the pool and pour the water outside, then put the folded pool upside down in the bucket where any residual moisture will drain, which can be poured out later.
I stand on my knees (with knee pads) and crouch low to the ground while washing. I try not to get too aggressive with the sponge to minimize any splashing outside of the pool.
Glad to hear someone is using an idea I recently thought of for showering. The pool seems easier and faster than that contraption. 😂
@@terrytulipane6916 From setup to getting dressed I was done in about 30 minutes and I washed up this way every day. I was always clean.
My shower set up is two shower curtains around the lift gate and overlapped using magnetic clips (one curtain protects my modesty, the other keeps water out of the van/suv), a bamboo mat that gets me off the ground/dirt, a collapsible bucket and a USB rechargeable pump with a spray nozzle. It all packs away super compact. I use about 1 to 2 quarts per shower unless I'm washing my hair (long hair so another quart or two for that once or twice a week). I don't technically shower in the vehicle but I really wouldn't want to even if I had a high roof Sprinter, Promaster or Transit. Van showers are a waste of great storage space IMHO, lead to mold and mildew issues without proper ventilation and more things to repair if you drive on rough roads. That is a cute gadget, it was fun watching you demo it. 👏🏻
Coinkydink! I just found out about these last night. Thanks for the demo, especially the no-so-glamorous post-shower dealings! I’m a bit on the fence tho, but it’s better than I expected 👍
Where can I buy a Mojic Bathtub. Please
@@deelegge8863 there’s a link in the description (“shower”) 👍
OMG... "It has a drain, is it closed?" 🤣 That cracked me up. I definitely would need a stool. Seems to me a drain going down to a lower step might work better while taking the shower.
I'm guessing there's a mold issue in it's future if it's not dried out completely.
I am thinking that the putting it away part was just for the video. She probably lets it air dry before folding it up now. Put it up on the front seats or in the back if she has to drive. I think using a small amount of Lysol might help, also. I wonder if she couldn't line it with a plastic bag that would be easier to empty and invert. Sorry I went on. 😊
@@L-Anded depending on the environment (humid vs desert) it's going to take for ever to dry
@@markbajek2541 I would put a big bag in it. The website even displays it that way. Problem solved.
Excellent video, reasonable price, and when I go out full-time I may buy one.
Love ur videos.
Thanks for sharing. I personally think you won’t use this shower too many times. It seems like a pain to use. I normally use an outdoor shower when it’s warmer weather but in the colder weather and in places where people are I use a collapsible basin with a tarp on the floor, then start with the hair then the upper body then the private parts ending with the feet. I use minimal water and it works well.
If I was you I would get a tarp to go around using the back hatch of your van and buy a $5 camping shower bag that holds 5 gallons of water. They’re black and if you fill it up and hang it high enough you can get 2 or 3 showers out of it. I bought it for me and my nephew to use on my property I use to have in Florida and we only filled it like 3 times and showered every day. And the water was very warm. Now that wouldn’t work in colder climates. But you went thru a lot making this video and we thank you.
Had me holding my breath while you felt around for the plug hoping it was closed.
What a great idea, I have taken a complete shower comfortably outdoors with just two gallons of water. Two gallons of water is not very much, one gallon for suds and one gallon for rinse. I have to think about your idea sounds great. Thank you for sharing.
ideas - how about instead of the poles you rope the top ring to your laundry clips, easier to get in and out? keep the mesh to protect the bottom if using a stool it might pressure a hole in it. Shorten the hose and connect a bottle to the hose and just lift to drain straight into the bottle?
I have a class b van, but if a covid situation occured again and the gyms were closed this would be a great option. There's a shower in the van, but it's tight. The floor space is literally the size of a place mat.
I started panicking once u got all the way inside and zipped it close😳😳😳😂😂😂😂 then u said there’s a zipper on the inside girrrrl gave me a heart attack 😩😩😩
Very much appreciate your unmasked honesty and vulnerability in this video! I was thinking of this product. But I think I like your baby pool idea better and just use some 16 ounce plastic cups to scoop out the water. And use a towel to dry it out. I think they’ll be a lot less nooks and crannies. I have a stand up height, metal roof, so I was thinking about employing hooks with magnetic bases to the roof, and that’s where I create my ring, in just about any geometry, and would hang my curtain. Thank you so very much!
Put it in the windshield as a sun shade and it should dry fast in the sun ☀️
Lol!! It looks like a great aerobic workout after a day of hiking!🤣😂🤣😂😅
No more water than you use, one of those large sponges or puppy pads might offer a good solution on getting the water out. Having the sponge in the tub the whole time might be worth testing.
Completely agree. Hooking up the hose for that small amount of water hardly seems worth the effort. Sponge sounds like a good alternative. Would take up less space than that hose too.
I like all the creative people out there with mini vans! We have a small 17 foot trailer with small separate shower and tub but its only like 3.5 feet long! I tried shower once! Cheap head falling down wetting entire bathroom over the curtain. I do what my mother did when we station wagon camped. I bring a dish tub anyway! We boil water for coffee so pour rest in that tub in the bathtub! Add some cold water! Washcloth bath! My mother wash clothed us sitting on back seat on a towel in our station wagon when we took 2 week trips up and down California's coast. And no curtains! And we city camped too!
How about buying a kid's tent and a small stool. Put everything inside. Or better yet, curtains on all windows?
Great ideas
I was stomped for a second, thinking that the mesh net was the only floor, so when you started spraying yourself I got really nervous, couldn't remember that you said anything about putting a tub in there with you. 😅
But then you mentioned the drain. 😂
Yeah, that mesh floor didn't really make sense to me either.
Real life review. I like that you didnt sugar coat it like its an easy task
What a great tub. I can see myself doing that. Great demo
I have been off-grid for about 10 years, under different circumstances, and I can tell, a shower was the biggest need I always had. Tried all sorts of 'solars' and build a few myself. Every time I felt the warm water coming down my head...... it's just awsome wholesome 😍 I like the shower tube! Wouldn't use the drainhose though, just throw it outside (if possible). (edit: Lidl has those tubes for gardening, collect leaves etc., I got a few of those. They are smaller but I'm guessing that would work too. That'll be my challenge for tomorrow 😂)
Yeah, there's nothing like getting clean to make you feel better. I'm glad you like it, I hope it works out for you!
I used a similar 1.5L bottle with half boiled half room temp water. I drilled a few holes in the cap. Works pretty well.
Bottle is an aloe vera juice bottle from the local Chinese store.
Could you set the used shower stuff on your windshield to dry? Run a bungee between the mirrors to hold it.
Great demo tho 😊 (Did not actually expect you to use it on camera🤣)
I dig this thing so much! It’d also be good in those little vintage campers that never have showers in them.
Use the laundry clip to hold the tub and have it drain so you don't have to hold on to it
I bought this same one, used it, and love it...
That s a great idea with the bottle !!
Not my style at all. Sorry! I would not want to be messing with the dirty water afterwards, nor trying to dry it with my clean towel after I was done showering. Nor all the effort setting it up and taking it down. I would be sweating again by the time I drained it, dried it, took it down and put it away!! I will stick to outdoor showers with a padding on the floor or something else. Thanks for the demo though.
What an ingenious idea! Thanks for sharing.
😂😂 That seems like an awful lot of work to have a shower.
Hey Jesse! You’re not wrong… lol! But now that I’ve had a little practice with it I think I’m going to like it.
She is young and can handle all the set up / break down detail! A disabled person is quite different..
I too shower in my minivan. It is a bit of a job but with practice it gets easier.
I was In tears when you were frantically searching for the drain while in the process. That’s a lot of work for a shower but is suppose there are times when it would be needed.
We only camp not live in our van so I would wait till I found a place to shower other wise wash cloth clean up.