| Hello travelers, people living out of a vehicle and | | | | affected by hard water. And it works for dishes too. |
| other awesome folks, here are 10 Ways to Get a | | | | 5) Get a day pass to a local fitness club. They usually |
| good Shower On The Road. | | | | run just $5 to $10, have really nice showers, and |
| 1) At a campground Campground showers vary from | | | | there is no excuse not to get a great workout while |
| one place to the next. Some are excellent, some use | | | | you're at it! |
| solar power so you are out of luck if it's after dark, | | | | 6) Stop at a road house or large gas station such as |
| and others are not heated at all. Water pressure is | | | | Flying J, TA or Pilot, and other road trip stops with |
| also a variable. Some have consistent water pressure | | | | amenities for travelers and truckers alike. These tend |
| while others will only get a weak stream when | | | | to be some of the nicest showers you can get on |
| someone hops in the shower next to you or runs | | | | the road as you get your own private bathroom with |
| the sink. Campground showers can vary from deluxe | | | | plenty of hot water and water pressure. Plus you get |
| with your own private changing room to just a | | | | your own sink and toilet. Towels and soap are usually |
| primitive curtain or in rare instances, nothing at all. | | | | provided though you're welcome to bring your own |
| Some are well kept and impeccably clean and others | | | | supplies. The cost is usually between $5 and $10 USD. |
| you get to share with a few spiders and other | | | | If you're traveling with your significant other, they're |
| mystery guests. | | | | usually willing to let you pay the one fee for a shared |
| 2) A community pool is another option. You may | | | | room. If you're a little hard up for cash and feeling |
| have to pay a few bucks to use the pool, but the | | | | brave, you can also try asking a trucker if he or she |
| showers are generally free. And hey, why not go | | | | has an extra shower coupon. Truckers often get |
| swimming while you're at it? They usually only accept | | | | free shower coupons when they buy gas and may |
| cash and hours are limited. | | | | have an extra to give away (or sell for a buck or |
| 3) Get a 5 gallon solar shower These are pretty | | | | two). |
| cheap, usually less than $20 for a simple one, and can | | | | 7) Visit a friend, relative or make a new acquaintance |
| be quite useful when you're roughing it. If you leave | | | | and ask to use their shower...sure, you might get a |
| it in the sun for a few hours you'll have a hot | | | | funny look, but what are friends for? |
| shower. If it's not hot enough, a cup of near boiling | | | | 8) Try the "It Makes Sense Shower head." You still |
| water should do the trick. Just don't burn yourself! If | | | | need a water supply, but this device will help you |
| privacy is still a concern, for around $70 you can get | | | | save water. You can take a hot shower using very |
| a portable privacy shelter, such as the Texsport | | | | little water which is helpful when you're on the road, |
| Deluxe Camp Shower/Shelter Combo. It works great | | | | so long as you don't mind the chill in between the |
| for car camping. | | | | water spray. It has a chain to pull to adjust the flow |
| 4) The Solo 465 Stainless Steel Sprayer can be used | | | | of the water from a full spray to a trickle while you |
| as a medium pressure camp shower. Several people | | | | lather. It's similar to a navy shower, and great for |
| have commented they place it on a stove top burner | | | | conserving water. |
| and heat it up, then pressurize it and then it's shower | | | | 9) Zodi Hot Tap Single Burner Travel Shower runs |
| time. My friend tried this by pouring hot water into a | | | | off propane and 4 D batteries, so you can get a hot |
| 2 gallon plastic sprayer tank that he had and it made | | | | shower any time of day at the push of a button. It |
| a great shower. It uses about 40 ounces per minute | | | | holds 4 gallons of water which is good for a 10 |
| so that is a 6 minute shower using only two gallons. | | | | minute shower. Costs about $130 |
| Another suggestion is to shower with Dawn Direct | | | | 10) Hotels with swimming pools will sometimes let |
| Foam soap instead of bar soap, then when it's | | | | you use their pool for a small fee, and usually have |
| empty, you can refill it with your own scented soap | | | | public showers. |
| and distilled water. The foaming soap lather won't be | | | | |