There are several ways to stay clean in the van.

In-vehicle showers can be both power-, space- and water-intensive, putting them out of reach for most van dwellers. Class C and larger vehicles have the space and water tank capacity to make regular showers a reality.

Folks in vans do have some shower options, although expectations may need to be adjusted.

• Class B vans may have internal or outdoor showers.
• A sink sprayer may be long enough to reach out a window or door.
• A solar shower is warmed in the sun then hung up so the water is dispensed by gravity.
• Submersible pump showers will pull water out of a bucket or other container and out a showerhead.
• Tankless water heaters run on propane and can dispense more than a 1gpm of hot water.

The easiest way to get long, hot showers is to have a gym membership. The most common amoung 'dwellers is the Planet Fitness “black card” membership, since it allows use of any PF nationwide.