====== Showers ======



===== navy showers =====

//Navy showers// are short, methodical showers intended to use minimal water.  1-2 gallons of water per shower are possible.

The general process is:

  - wet the surface to be washed
  - lather/scrub as needed
  - rinse


Practice this procedure in your home shower before hitting the road. 

==== camp showers ====

These typically rely on the Navy shower method due to the absence of cheap power and water off-grid.

  * $thousands in panel and/or battery - heating water with electricity you make off-grid. Heating elements are typically over 1000w. Of course, if the 110vac is shore power (extension cord to a socket somewhere) then you have won the vandweller lottery and copious power is no problem.
  * $150 - [[https://amzn.to/2ThscQV|on-demand propane water heate]]r.
  * $15 - use a [[https://amzn.to/31s70fO|solar shower bag]] to heat the water for free then hang it inside for the shower.  This does require a bit of planning to set the bag out ahead of time. 
===== full showers =====





==== truck stops ====

Truck stops have shower available for purchase.  These amenities are designed for truck drivers but are available for anyone.  Couples can generally shower together for the same price. 

Pilot/Flying J have rewards programs where every 14g of fuel accrues credit toward a shower.((https://www.pilotflyingj.com/myrewards/))  Love's has a similar program but it requires 50g diesel fill-ups, so it will not apply to many 'dwellers.((https://www.loves.com/myloverewards))


==== hotels ====

Some folks check into a hotel for a night every once in a while to take a long hot shower, sleep in a "real" bed, use the microwave, etc. 

==== gyms ====

Planet Fitness is a popular option for getting showers while in civilization.  Note:  during Covid-19 call ahead to make sure the showers are open.