do u prepare backup batteries or stuff like that?
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for shower, how can we have backup hot water? not so important in summer, but probably a must in cold weather
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Greetings!
If solar hot water isnāt available, I just heat water on my campstove. Simple, easy, cheap, and effective.
Cheers!
"Proper planning can save a world of headaches." ~ Van_Dweller
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hmmm what abt the rest of the forum?
pls share more on showering habits and styles in your traveling lifestyle!
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Having a cold shower isnāt terrible. Being clean is such a nice feeling. Once I install a shower I will post the details. 
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heh heh. ok! heres to some motivation to your installation project! 
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Hi Thomas, you can check rvingshower on instagram. They have a perfect portable hot water shower for Vanlife and travel. You can shower inside or outside & good use for any van. Setting up in just 2 minutes.
oh dear. i donāt really instagram on my phoneā¦
not even sure if my account is still active after so many years of not logging on
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Greetings!
Got a link? I donāt do instagram, but I tried and couldnāt find you.
Cheers!
"Smiles are contagious, pass it on!" ~ Van_Dweller
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ditch the heater 
icy cold water refresh you and give you the jolt no coffee can give. heh heh.
lol. looks like no one is a fan of cold water showering 
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Greetings!
Definitely not, unless itās terribly hot out.
Cheers!
"Smiles are contagious, pass it on!" ~ Van_Dweller
By pure accident I came across this one today. Or maybe it was in my youtubeās recommended list based on my previous views. Who knowsā¦
This is a good concept especially if water is not āavailableā easily and also lets your water supply last longer. There has been worse ways to spend 20 minutes, so take a look.
Greetings!
Recirculating showers have been around forever, ranging from stupidly simple to overly complex. I had one when I first started out over 40 years ago. The origins date back to the gypsy wagons and the wagon trains, maybe earlier. I use under half a gallon of water for my showers anyway, and I get my water for free, so there isnāt much advantage for me. But Iām mainly a city dweller, so water is plentiful and easy to find.
Even if the filter works, which I find questionable, without an inline water heater, those showers are going to turn cold quickly. Thatās the reason I quit using mine until I eventually acquired a water heater that worked with it. Today, Iām happier with my weed sprayer shower, and even though I take navy showers, it uses no more water. Iāve never been one to linger in the shower anyway.
Cheers!
"Smiles are contagious, pass it on!" ~ Van_Dweller
hmm recirculating water showers.
sounds more eco friendly!
I am going to be using a combination of things. Firstly, I bought a solar shower bag, which you fill up with water and sit in the sun to heat. I also purchased a cheap pop-up privacy tent for only $20 on Amazon. Truck stops offer pay showers as well. Lastly, to cover all my bases, I purchased a Gym membership at Planet Fitness (black card) for $22 a month. This will allow you 10 showers at each location nationwide. Hope this helps!
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Iāll have to check it out. Thanks for the reply
oooo solar shower bag.
is it able to store the water to be warm till nightfall?
See David at Gone Boondockingās 2.0 design in āHour Shower 2.0 - The Heated Hour Shower!ā published 7 November.
Complex but does have mix-valve controlled shower temperature.
Sorry, I canāt provide the link because Iām a ānew memberā. Search YouTube or look at my Twitter @VanCognition to find.
Merry Xmas everyone!
keep thinking of this thread when I am showering with cold waterā¦