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Completely safe. I have a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in my van. Also I have the sliding door or windows open and a clip on fan that blows any fumes outside.

Cheers 👍

@@tinadaniels401 it's a dodge grand caravan. Good luck! 😀

@@lorihamlin3604 Hello! Mine is doing fine. About 5 inches on the end of one piece came off. But overall it has stuck. I think it also depends on the brand of velcro. Im very happy with it.

@@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17 thx😊

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I used a lag bolt. I think a 1/2 inch, 4 to 5 inches in length. I'll send a picture.

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The link I just sent you has the instructions.

@@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17 I can't understand it as I'm using cm not inches. I prefer video guide:)

@@CLATYRhe I'm sorry I can't help you with a video. I built it with those instructions. If you print it out, you can use Google for a inches to cm conversion and write in place of the inches. I am not a carpenter, and I was able tp build this with these instructions. Just google as you go on how to do each step and go slow. Good luck

Glad you like it

I think it was 1 inch. It was good wood.

I just measured. Its 1/2 inch. Sorry I just got home from vacation.

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Baguettes and cheese are always in my pack. Bananas, nuts, olives, cookies and a cafe cortado twice daily. I am 4 days from Santiago. The journey is difficult and amazing! I am not tired at all! I trained for 6 months prior, walking 3 to 6 miles 5 days a week with a 5lb backpack.

Thank you very much!

Thank you!

Thank you.

This morning at 7am, I was at the French mass in the crypt, it was beautiful.

Yes you can, the link is in the description below. Also I have a cheap rechargeable shower pump you can also buy off amazon that you can put in a bucket of warm water to shower. Definitely worth it. I hope that answers your question. Have a great day. 😊

Will do. I think I have everything covered! Thank you

Thank you very much for your tip! I am so excited to start this pilgrimage!

There are soooo many colors and models of the xlt, lot of new brighter and feminine colors for the ladies out there. When you strap them on and make it to the summit, your feet will thank you... Plus the XLT is a very durable sandal that will last you years... When you need traction they're good, but they can also be worn when you stand in a nice refreshing stream. XLT is the technical hiker almost before you have to strap on Alp model for climbing. @@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17

I do think it's worth it, if your going to be out for days and not near a shower. I was in Yellowstone for a week and the showers were closed down because of covid. After 4 days of sponge baths a hot shower is amazing! For me, it's just having an option if the gym is not accessible. I hope that answered your question.

@@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17 Yes it did. Thank you so much. Ive been getting myself ready to hit the road, and now researching solar and showers, and this is the best Ive seen. Thank you.

I know! Alot of work just to have a shower. I used planet fitness, which was amazing! I created this because during 2021 I was in Yellowstone on my first 2 week solo female travels. Because of covid the showers in the park were closed. I drove an hour just to get a shower. I did go to the lodge and pay for a shower there. I think it was $9. Anyhow, this is the reason to have this in my build.

2.5 gallons is not alot of water. I set my shower outside the van to dry. I have a 5 gal collapsible bucket. I only used 2.5 gallons for a 5 min shower. My kitchen fresh water tank has 7 gallons. In the trunk I have another 5 gallons. After 7 days in Yellowstone national park. I never had to find water, it was always available. BUT I totally agree with you! Getting out of the van to take a shower is heavenly. Thank you for all your bullet points. I wish I was more clear on certain things, I try to make real short videos just to give others ideas! Again thank you!

@@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17,just watched the video again. I thought I was missing something and I was! Recycling the water. Put the collapsible water container outside on the ground with the pump. Then drain from your shower enclosure back into the water container. Benefits: you would use must less water - maybe manage on a gallon? Your husband could follow you in! As you shower the drained water would be warm meaning you would use less gas (if the unit is thermostatically controlled) Only potential issue is if the soapy water would eventually contaminate/clog up the power unit - you would need to check with the manufacturer.

@@jamesbrook16 that's a great idea! Thank you!

@@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17, just check with the manufacturer that you can use slightly soapy water?

This is brilliant! And so simple! I’m gonna use that idea. Thank you!!!

Thank you!

Thank you! 😊 I'm happy with it.

😊thank you!

Why

It's not a hot steamy shower, and you ventilate with a fan. I have 2 usb rechargeable fans. Always wipe things down after using the collapsible tub. I also made sure it did not splash outside of the tub.

Sorry I keep thinking of things. When I collapsed the tub out of the van I wiped it down and let the sun dry it out. Every scenario will be different, and adjust how you take the shower accordingly to your environment. 🙄

I have a similar tub made out of plastic And I shower at night and then dump my water and just put my tub outside of my van and let it dry overnight LOL and then put it away in the morning

Thank you! I was happy with how it turned out!

How warm

@@dans9463 it was actually nicely warm. We also used this in our home for a week while our hot water tank was being repaired. We filled our tub with water and the pump hose was long enough to reach the shower stall

@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17 Oops Thank you for elaborating.. I was actually using dry (wet?) humor, responding to one saying, How Cool 😎

It was! Thank you for the nice comment

Your welcome! ❤️

Once the water was warm, which was immediate. It stayed warm. The water ran through device and heated it. Last year our furnace failed We brought the device in our home and filled the tub with water and had a hot shower for a week. It was a life saver.

It never was scalding hot. The water that was pulled through the device from the bucket was cold

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Lol! You make me smile!

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I had a plastic folding stool, it worked perfectly. I don't think I could travel in my van if I was tall.

Thank you