A lot of RVers prefer-and will only exclusive use-a campground bathhouse. We knew from the get-go that we wanted a fully functional bathroom with a shower that we intended to use.
Are RV showers hot? Yes! Do RV showers last very long? No!
Most RVs on the road today are equipped with a 6 gallon hot water heater, either electric, propane, or both (tip: if your RV water heater is electric AND propane, turn both settings on before your shower to help your tank recover more quickly). A few of the larger fifth wheels offer a larger hot water heater capacity. Some destination trailers come standard with a water heater as large as 30 gallons.
The Oxygenics RV shower head was a game changer for us. The patented design accomplishes several things:
- By infusing air into the shower stream, the Oxygenics shower head increases the pressure of the water hitting your skin.
- It consumes less water which lengthens your showers.
- Allows you to switch the water off easily to conserve water while soaping up or applying shampoo/conditioner (Yes, otherwise known as a navy shower).
While we are discussing RV showers, allow me to save you a headache (or three). Our first winter in our RV, I was shocked when icicles-BIG ones- began to form beneath the rig. Uh oh. It turned out that our RV shower pan was not supported securely enough, and each time one us of would step into the shower, it placed undue stress on the plumbing. Until it cracked and began to pour into our underbelly.
Here is a cheap, cheap way to avoid a similar situation.
Tada! It took 5 minutes and about $10 to fix the issue. Unscrew and remove the P-trap from under your shower. Replace with the flexible and expandable drainage pipe, and that’s it. No adapters or extra parts needed; rubber gaskets are included to ensure a tight seal. If you’re worried about clogging up your RV grey lines (as you should) be sure to use an additional shower drain strainer of your choice to prevent hair from entering the plumbing system to begin with.
