I've never used truck stops this way before. So, do all/most truck stops have showers? And, will they let some VW hippy use the shower is will they insist on restricting access to truckers? How about costs - what have you found is typical? thanks, b
> I've used truck stops for bathing - and they can be fantastic. > > The one in Grand Forks, ND is free when you fill up. You get a locking suite > with a shower room, and an ajoining bathrom with towels, sink, chair, > vanity etc. Like a good hotel! > > I was so amazed - I talked about it for weeks. > > Others can be more spartan. Thing is - the trend is toward more elaborate > ones. You can always look and go elsewhere if you don't like the first one > you try. > > Marshall Ruskin > 84 Westy > Winnipeg, Canada > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Blake Thornton" <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 10:48 AM > Subject: Showering on the road > > > > I'm getting ready to spend a few weeks in my van. I will mostly be in the > > St Louis area (anyone there?) and am wondering what ideas people have for > > showering while on the road. > > > > The only real ideas I've got are: > > - Colleges and Universities (but I might need an ID card) > > - Truck stops? I've never used one before. > > - Sponge bath in a public restroom (could be gross). > > - Meet a friend. > > - Find a campground (but it will be february, most are closed) > > > > Any other ideas? > > > > Blake > > 84 Westy > > SLC, UT > |
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