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hygiene:bathing [2019/05/25 23:33] frater_secessus [baby wipes] |
hygiene:bathing [2024/01/26 18:19] princess_fluffypants [showers] |
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===== showers ===== | ===== Showers ===== |
In-vehicle showers require space and water, both of which are in short supply for vandwellers. Class C and larger vehicles have the space and water tank capacity to make regular showers a reality. | While //possible//, it is extremely difficult to squeeze a practical in-vehicle shower into a van. The amount of space they take up, along with the very large amounts of water (and wastewater) storage required makes it difficult in even the largest of vans. Dwellers who want regular access to an interior shower are better served by [[rv:class_c|Class C]] and larger vehicles, as they have the space and water tank capacity to make regular showers a reality. |
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[[https://amzn.to/2QOkS0A|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/411KQCAhU1L._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]Folks in vans do have some shower options, although expectations may need to be adjusted. | [[https://amzn.to/2QOkS0A|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/411KQCAhU1L._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]Folks in vans do have some shower options, although expectations may need to be adjusted. |
[[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41U3MMiIBvL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]][[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|Baby wipes]] are relatively inexpensive and available everywhere. They are particularly useful for quick "pits and bits" touch-ups. | [[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41U3MMiIBvL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]][[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|Baby wipes]] are relatively inexpensive and available everywhere. They are particularly useful for quick "pits and bits" touch-ups. |
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Wipes are also useful for folks in very small spaces((like car and minivan dwellers), since it doesn't require large, open containers of water. | Wipes are also useful for folks in very small spaces((like car and minivan dwellers)), since it doesn't require large, open containers of water. |
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===== gym membership ===== | ===== gym membership ===== |
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If you are near a city you can get a membership to one of the nationwide 24hr gyms. Planet Fitness is a popular choice among vandwellers. | this section has moved to [[hygiene:gym|its own page]] |
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| ====== conservation ====== |
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| * use sponge-baths instead of shower bags when practical |
| * use non-potable or less-potable water for bathing instead of using your [[water:drinking|drinking water]] |
| * use a [[water:spraybottle|spraybottle]] to wet yourself, your toothbrush, etc. |