shower toilet

Mr GRIZZ · Newbie

shower toilet

KFT · Guru

Would not have a van without both now that we have had the pleasure of our on board facilities wherever we are and whenever we want to use them.

frank

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Depends. If you stay in caravan parks all the time then no. For everybody else, absolutely necessary.

jrg · Senior Member

A Must Have
Even in a caravan park we use our shower no carting gear across to the amenities so easy.

dorian · Guru

Try finding the park's toilet in the dark, or during bad weather, especially if a prostate problem makes you a frequent user. An onboard toilet also makes travelling easier for someone with a prostate problem.

Tones · Veteran Member

Yes!

Tones

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Welcome to the gang Mr Grizz, enjoy here and out in the playground.

I have for 3 years had a good old fashioned basin wash with the odd jump in a lake to freshen up a tad better.

Now I have the new Den with full Ensuite but until last Friday nit used it properly as I am trying to save the tank water until I rig up a pump system in the next couple of days. I have used the shower with a small plastic basin on the floor to splash Water all over me and wash down that way and works well. The shower has been used a couple of times as a shower too. The toilet is now in full use as well.

Now, I find the shower and toilet to great to have on board and I should have set up my shower tent in my previous Avan life but there ya go and I tell you that for free.

Go for the on board toilet and shower. I vote YES.

aussie_paul · Guru

Mr GRIZZ wrote:
Would like to see if the members on this forum would vote if they feel the shower and toilet is a must yes or no cheers

Yes..... biggrin

Aussie Paul. smile

PeterS · Veteran Member

A definite YES!

hako · Guru

A pop-up ensuite and a Porta-Potti can do the same if your van does not have a built-in ensuite. We position out pop-up between the van and the vehicle where it sits private and secure. Just a metre outside the door.
But if we had a bigger van with the room then definately I'd want one.

Plendo · Guru

Absoloutly YES.

villatranquilla · Guru

YES YES and YES. Will also make a van more saleable if/when you up-grade or get sick of caravan life

gwb · Senior Member

Yes....Bev is a coeliac and it is an absolute necessity at times.
Geoff and Bev

Henry1 · Veteran Member

We had a van without a shower or dunny just a portapotty for the wife, I thought shower and dunny was a waste of money

Then the new van shower and dunny on board and would not be with out it even when we are in van perks we use it no more standing in an inch of water trying to get dress

Radar · Guru

Mr Grizz,

We have a 17 foot van, mainly used touring with a mixture of caravan parks, low cost parks and freedom camping.

For little bit of luxury a porta pottie and outside portable shower which we manage quite well by. It not purfect but we enjoy our freedom with what we have.

Sometime down the track we may update and then we will have the on board luxuries fitted.

So at the moment no. Ralph

Onedodger · Guru

A yes from Us.

We bush camp most times and the combo unit in our van gets used .

Mousey · Senior Member

can live without it but on the wish list

Meredith · Senior Member

Yes for a toilet.
Could possibly get by without the shower, but I wouldn't want to.

AusGabby · Member

A definite yes for me.

Dhutime · Senior Member

Like a lot of us we started the great outdoor adventure really roughing it with no toilet or shower but have now progressed to the onboard wc and shower and love it .We always use the shower the wife always uses the loo me I just empty the thing ,but that easy really we all do it :) It a little like a microwave or TV until you have and use it you think you can do without .
It's a big yes from Dhutime

Denbil · Member

We started out with a pop top, carried a porta loo and portable hot water system, when we upgraded we went with a van with an ensuite. I would definitely have to say yes, it's so nice not having to go walking in the dark and I was never a fan of park showers.

Stratman77 · Senior Member

As you can see on the left, we don't have too much in the way of luxuries. But we manage with what we have just fine! Actually, the van on the left is not mine. I missed out on that one and had to settle for an old Avan instead......

circlek · Veteran Member

Yes, just traded our poptop in on a van with ensuite. Makes life so much easier smile

valiant81 · Guru

We had a 18' jayco pop top for two years and about 8500 Kms with no shower and toilet. Up graded two years ago for the same sized make and model and this time the new van has a shower and toilet built in. Has to be one of the smartest things that i talked my wife into. Great for those midnight trips to the loo too !!

The cassette lasts about 2.5 days befour the full light comes on, not a problem to empty, just one of those things that one has to do from time to time.

One of the benefits haveing a shower is that one has extra water on board ( 2 tanks ) AND a gas/electric hot water system as well. Also great when it's time to do the washing up.

Also caravans with there own toilet/shower combination cost a lot more at purchase, but are worth a lot more as a trade in when it comes time to up grade ??

Ole_Grizzly · Senior Member

Well Grizz, I spent a few bob,installed a hot water unit from tank and electric 12v pump.. outside shower box, extended the hose to make life happy inside my pop up shower/ toilet tent, clip together foam rubber mats and life is wonderful.

But, do not shower at night with a light on unless you sell tickets first. Was greeted by an applause one night lol

Blues Man · Guru

Hi Grizz, do yourself a HUGE HUGE favour and get an onboard shower and toilet ,you will never regret it and never look back

Just think ,No more going out to the amenities block on those freezing ,raining and windy nights.

If there is one luxury that us seniors must have ,it is an onboard shower and toilet. Just sheer opulence.

Cheers,

Blues man.

leajoy · Veteran Member

We haven't had the luxury of an ensuite previously. Have always used the popup tents for the shower, porta potti later on, or smelly toilets or a hole in the ground. With our new van we will most certainly be having a full ensuite. Nothing else to put up and great for those midnight runs. After spending 3 weeks traveling and using amenity blocks I can't wait to have our own. People can be dirty and the amenities are not always kept clean. I am sure you won't regret having one.

pawsoz · Senior Member

Definitely both, especially if you want do some free camping! Plus the bathroom is so use full to store stuff, I refer to mine as the shed!
Annie

Phil C · Guru

Our van is our home, so a toilet and shower are a must. We also travel about and it would be very bad without those things in the bush.

Safe travels

Roving-Dutchy · Guru

The good thing now is that if you don't have shower and toilet in the van, the park amenities are now almost available for your exclusive use. I have been camping and caravanning for more than 60 years and there was a time when the amenities were so busy that you had to queue to use the showers, early morning or evening.
Cheers
David