Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2020 14:06:44 +0000
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Subject: Re: Shower and amenities was sticking with Vanagon
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Hi Eric. Really late in catching up with e-mails.
I used to put my pop up shower under a branch or string a rope between 2 points and position shower under it. A couple of Christmases ago, my wife got me a usb chargeable camping shower pump. Drop it in a bucket of warm water and the shower head hangs into the pop up enclosure, which can also can be used as a privy with the porta pottie).Get a standard porta pottie. Marine stores carry them. I have a Dometic. Under the seat type may not be tall enough to be comfortable to sit on, as well as inaccessible when bed is down, a common time for use.
BTW, I have sent all these posts to you and the list. Hope yu are getting them.
Dave B.
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
To: David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sat, Jan 4, 2020 11:15 am
Subject: Shower and amenities was sticking with Vanagon
Hi David,
For shower I currently use the rear Bus depot hatch shelter and a solar bag shower.
Only down side is sometimes I camp where I need to lock the bus.
I’ve seen the tall shower tents but wondered how it would hold a heavy shower bag? How does it do that?
Still contemplating portable toilet options. Don’t know much about them, but I keep wondering if Technology has come up with a small easy to maintain version. So far has not been a problem, but with age I can see how this would be a factor in keeping my driving partner happy. Also, at some concert locations it would provide a more comfortable toilet solution!
Anyone ever create a cassette toilet that fits under the back seat and pops out when needed? Was, that won’t work, bed , when down is a problem. Maybe between the front seats.
Eric Caron
On Jan 4, 2020, at 10:38 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
Eric, if you already don't, get a porta pottie. Fits real well behind the passenger seat. Then you will only be missing the inside shower ( on trips I carry a spring up cylindrical. enclosure and a bag shower).
Dave B.
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thu, Jan 2, 2020 2:38 pm
Subject: Just explored a sprinter camper, sticking to Vanagon!
Hi folks,
My neighbor has a fairly new Sprinter with Winnebago conversion.
It is a nice truck. 4 wheel drive and full of nice features.
I liked two things the most about it. It is new so very reliable, and it has a small shower and toilet. Third I did like the awning as it will automatically retract if wind comes up.
But, That’s it. I feel like the space is so much more than a vanagon yet, it does less. Or certainly no more. In fact it sleeps three adults if you try hard, I have slept 4 just fine.
He said it drives best about 55 miles an hour to 65 but not that fun to drive. 70 is a real challenge.
He was also not happy with the conversion materials quality. And he said a rattly noisy ride.
Give me a reliable Vanagon and I’ll deal without the shower and toilet.
We have an amazing ride if we can just keep them happily going down the road!
Eric Caron
