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Topic: Bathing/showering when no facilities

flowerpower

12/3/2018 at 11:28pm
Location: Clowne Derbyshire
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As the title says, what ingenious ways do you keep clean and fresh!?

In the past I've used wipes when we were in a tent at a festival, and when on holiday I have had a wash with a flannel and that.

We have a folding camper now, we're planning on using it a few weekends on temporary holiday sites (THS) where the only facilities are water and toilet disposal. We usually stay on THS where there are facilities, so trying to think ahead. We wouldn't be putting up the awning as it would only be for a few days. I could have a quick wash inside, being very careful with the seats and that, the other option would be to take the toilet out the toilet tent and try and wash in there, I'm thinking of getting those foam mats for the floor in it and just bathing using a bowl and that. I like to keep clean cos I'm a muck magnet lol.

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oldham

13/3/2018 at 12:19am
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The way to do it

Toilet tent, 2ft kiddy paddling pool as shower base, battery operated shower or sponge and a bucket of warm water if preferred. Cheap cheerful and it works

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heath63

13/3/2018 at 1:35pm
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I use a wash bowl and have a good wash, also place a towel on the floor to stand on to protect the floor.

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Sleeper17

13/3/2018 at 5:37pm
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I have been looking at this product also.

http://amzn.to/2DpKtkJ

We visit an odd site with either no facilities or facilities you would rather not use!

I guess it also depends on your privacy arrangements/concerns.

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Bob61

13/3/2018 at 7:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by heath63 on 13/3/2018
I use a wash bowl and have a good wash, also place a towel on the floor to stand on to protect the floor.

I do the same...kettle of hot water in a bowl, a face flannel, bath towel on the floor to catch the drips, liquid soap...and don't forget to do behind your ears

purplebean

13/3/2018 at 11:23pm
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If it was just two nights I would just stick with wet wipes. For longer trips a strip wash with a bowl and flannel

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14/3/2018 at 8:16am
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It depends how far you are from 'civilisation'. You may find a local leisure centre where you can use the shower facilities for a small fee.

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14/3/2018 at 11:59am
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Toilet tent & a large basin of hot soapy water. Also dry hair shampoo spray.

Caligula

14/3/2018 at 8:51pm
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Solar shower for a tenner. Used to use one on a boat, and now when canoe camping. They take little sun to warm up, or a kettle of hot water.
Similarly, Hozelock did a "garden" pump thing that is REALLY effective for a shower with a kettle of hot stuff.
Both will shower and hair wash 2 or 3 people easily

Mummymills

14/3/2018 at 9:14pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Caligula on 14/3/2018
Solar shower for a tenner. Used to use one on a boat, and now when canoe camping. They take little sun to warm up, or a kettle of hot water.
Similarly, Hozelock did a "garden" pump thing that is REALLY effective for a shower with a kettle of hot stuff.
Both will shower and hair wash 2 or 3 people easily

Going to look at this!

Caligula

15/3/2018 at 9:15pm
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The former, just lay on the ground during the day, in the sun if any, then string up anywhere.....
The latter is self contained. I use either or both, in a boat in the cockpit, instead of the boats own below, and when I go canoeing. The bag takes up no space at all.....

www.amazon.co.uk/Gardening/Hozelock+shower‎

Solar shower bags from £4!!

Baddab

15/3/2018 at 9:51pm
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Got a solar shower for Christmas can't wait to try it😁

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