Wipe the interior wall down with a light coat of baby oil. Just soak a folded side of a rag with baby oil and wipe the entire surface. Store the cloth in a ziplock bag for next time. Water rolls right of without leaving water spots. Works on aluminum and stainless steal.
We just got towels from IKEA. $4 for a thinner towels with a tab for hanging. They dry you off great and take up very little room. We bought the smaller hand towel to use for drying off the walls in our wet bath. Our Fulltimer hack!
I think you've done very well and accommodate your needs based on what you have in reserve. Those are excellent suggestions, many I utilize. As far as how you look...you look fabulous! I would not worry one tiny bit about your hair as it looks like it's washed everyday so obviously your hair has adjusted to your routine. Be well and stay safe!
Were getting a BC 16 the shower is the same as a submarine I served on, showered the same way, great job making it work for you and your fur family great vid
Very informative, when I was in the navy we called those navy showers. Rinse, then lather up and then rinse off. The navy shower head had a button you push to allow water flow. It had to be held in to work. Really helped save on water.
I am an avid user of Norwex products, I use them in my Basecamp and one of the best things is they dry super fast and never smell, i use it to wipe down everything after my shower and then just hang them up from their tabs on the corners and they dry, They are microfiber but it is a different microfiber than the ones you buy elsewhere. I wish I could give you a test towel and cloth, Thanks for the video
My dad called those Navy Showers. I use a squeegee in my home shower, makes cleaning easier. Thanks for sharing your tips! Love How Jasper just hangs out.
I was in the Navy in the early 70s. If the fresh water condensers we’re having problems we had to shower with filtered salt water to soap up then fresh water to rinse off. The Navy shower is still the standard on U.S. submarines.
Yeah my Dad called them Marine showers; he was USMCR and USA. I couldn’t stand the army green any more, so I went and played mostly with the Navy. Your comment made me smile!
Hey Cass, you continue to be a major inspiration for my 18 year old daughter, who wants to get some sort of vehicle and go boondocking beginning in the summer when she is 20. She is also about 5'7" with long hair and LOVES showers so this hit right in her wheelhouse. You do a fantastic job of discussing inexpensive solutions to little things, versus just going with some sponsored boutique item. One question she has is have you considered getting a Starlink dish for your internet now that it is becoming more available? Seems like they may be a game-changer for folks like you. Thanks!
My Starlink just came in the mail last week! Although the router is broken, so I don't have it hooked up yet. It technically isn't "mobile" yet, so there's a few ways around that. Once I can get it to work and have tried it out a bit I'll put out a video.
Wow that is great! I would really love to see a good review from your perspective. In a couple years, when my daughter hits the road, I suspect Starlink will be very common for folks on the road.@@TailsofWanderlust
Thanks for the tips. And a tip for you in return.. if you apply a coat of car wax on the aluminum siding in the shower..stuff is repelled. We do that in our glass shower..a product called NuFinish..takes 10 minutes..apply, let dry and wipe with a terry towel! We also use a squeegee!
I agree. A shower when hot and dusty, especially after a few days of being hot and dusty is wonderful. The shower in my Scamp works perfectly. However, my favorite cleaning episode took place before I had the Scamp. On a beautiful mid-October warm clear blue-sky day on the west slope of the Bighorns. At about 7,000 feet on a gently sloping sage/juniper covered plain. First, kneeling on an old quilt laid on the ground and bending over to wash and rinse my hair, and then standing to clean the rest of my body. Dipping warm water out of a bucket and dumping it on my hair and body. Soaping and rinsing. And then standing and toweling and letting the warm up-mountain wind dry my entire body. While looking for miles out over that gorgeous Wyoming landscape without another human in sight. The BEST and most satisfying cleaning episode ever.
I looked into it, but the drain drops directly into the tank, so there is no room to install one. It would take a lot of modification to make that work.
An additional tip that I use, is to use ivory bar soap which is 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly (yeah I know who knew) with a vented soap case similar to the DecorRack 3 or the PORTINEER Carry-Dri MAX, and sit it on your Command Hook shelf. Ivory soap leaves no film and rinses off faster with less water than any other soap especially liquid soaps.
@@TailsofWanderlust the coolest thing that I didn't mention above is that besides being biodegradable it also was designed to float it floats unlike any other bar soaps and so that means that if you want to go to a pond to wash off and you worry about dropping your soap you don't have to you get wet soap up drop your soap and rinse and then put it away and whatever container and take it back to the camper. I really interesting thing to check out is the history of Ivory soap and you can find all that stuff out. It's been around since before I was born.
If that was my trailer, that shower drain line would have a diverter valve so that the drain water could be dispensed under the trailer. No different than having an outdoor shower.
Good tips, being a male and short hair, I have found depending upon my activities for the day I don't always have to shower every day. However I am much more comfortable washing my hair at least every 2 days. so instead of using the shower I'll use a bucket and heating the water on the stove in a pan mix really hot water with some cold to get the temp right, once the water is in the bucket I'll dunk my head get wet, shampoo, dunk to rinse a couple of times and done. I might use a gallon or so. and feel great afterward for a much more comfortable sleep. Conserving water that way I can boondock a lot longer. I also carry anywhere from 7 to 21 extra gallons of water that I use for drinking or cooking. The water in the trailer tank is used for the toilet or outside shower or rinse in the sink. I try to limit what goes into the combo grey and black tank. However when ending my boondocking time I'll use any left over fresh water I might have to help flush out the gray/blank tank when dumping. Love your tip about heating the water for only 15 min or so and using only the hot. That has worked very well for me in my Basecamp 16X. I really love my Basecamp. I'm continually amazed at how comfortable I am in it. Thanks for all you do to promote the RV lifestyle whether it's full time or just weekends your tips are great!
Showering like the Japanese would probably be helpful here. That's basically what you're doing anyway. Just get a bucket for the beginning, soap up, then rinse off with whatever's in the bucket or use the shower head.
So true when you're feeling dirty, even a minute-long hot shower is glorious! My hair is finally transitioning now too. I literally just washed my hair after a week in my Airstream ~ perfect timing for my family reunion in Asheville tomorrow, lol. Great content as always~ cheers.
I just don't understand how cheaper Rvs have a shower miser, which recirculates the water back to your holding tanks while you get the right water temp, and Airstream does not. I'm sure the inventor of the shower miser would love to have this in every Rv. I love the concept.
Great shower tips! I have a new Tiffin Wayfarer and I can’t believe how I’ve been complaining about my 40 gallon (each) tanks! I’m honestly so impressed with how you have gotten this down to a perfect science! Anyone who knows anything about RVing will truly be impressed with you! I always enjoy ALL your videos! Thanks for sharing
Very impressed by your knowledge and delivery! My parents are fr overseas and called these "European showers" and said Americans wasted too much water.
reminds me of being in the navy. You are required to take your showers like the way you explained. Ships as big as they are do not carry enough fresh water to take a land-lobors shower. Great presentation
I have one of those hair towels too, it’s called a twisty towel! And it’s really so much better for your hair to wash it less. I’ll have to try one of those military showers to conserve water! 😉
Campground. I carry a spray nozzzle for the water hose and just hook up to the water tap. Or both of our preferred ways - taking Jasper for a nice swim in a clean river.
One advantage of having the toilet in the shower is that if your too tall to stand up then you can just sit and shower. I've heard that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it. Congratulations on the sponsor! P.S. Always wash you face before your butt.🤣
I'm an evening shower taker too. After the shower I take my towel and up the the truck cab. The towel hangs over the steering wheel and seat back/ Its always dry the next morning.
You have a great problem-solving mind. Very impressive. I found that LLBean's organic textured cotton bath towel dries me off very well despite a rather flat weave and the towel itself dried quickly. You might give it a try.
What you described is called by Navy and Coast Guard vets a Sea Shower. You only get x amount of time and x amount of water so every shower head is equipped like you have yours. Get wet, shut off shower, soap up, rinse off, done.
Turkish towels will get more and more absorbent the more you wash them! There are also many varieties on Amazon and some are way thinner and less absorbent and some are thicker and very absorbent, but still dry super quickly! Don’t give up on them! They improve with time, unlike most things lol 😉
That ending was perfect! Command hooks seem to be a real life saver I think I'll try them out more. How do you shave in that small space? Thank you Tails of Wanderlust!!
Helpful video, thanks. I’ve been seriously considering basecamp but surprised at only having black/grey combo. The basic unit seems as off-road off-grid capable as any, but black water in those environments is the worse option. Ugh. Not very thoughtful design for the expense.
Hi Cass! I had a question for switching out the shower head. Did you keep the original hose that came with the airstream? I have an international with a wet bath and it has the shower/faucet combination (my hose is inside the fiberglass). I've tried a couple of different heads with no luck. Looking into the specs the Marine Ambassador assembly is 15/1 M metric which I can't find much information on. Did you have those same issues?
I changed out the hose to the one that came with the showerhead. It was an easy plug and play using plumbing tape. I’m not sure about the specs like you mention thou. I just put the same showerhead in my new truck camper and was able to use the old hose so I’d check that first
Thank you for your great videos! Your 4Runner build link really helped me with my decision for my build. The company you used was real helpful when I talk to them. Thank you for your great attention to detail and honesty in the videos.
I found Turkish towels are the best. They dry quickly. They aren’t as soft at first. I actually recommend washing them at the laundry mat with a pair of shoes (or something that is going to beat them up a bit) I have 2 and after washing them a couple of times- I actually enjoy them. I find terrycloth towels now feel weird when drying off! Microfiber towels are also a nice way to have a softer feel but quicker drying. Both of these towels pack down really small.
I am using microfiber towels now as they dry VERY quickly, esp. in the sun, but they kind of drag across my skin compared to regular house towels. That's a trade off I'm willing to make for a clean dry trailer after a shower. No mildew! I will have to try the dribble shower technique. My navy shower can always use another shortcut to save even more water. You are right in that a camp shower can make you feel great after a day's dirt and grime. Comforts that we take for granted at home can seem special when camping.
Perhaps I missed it, but how did you install the shutoff valve? I think that is an absolute must in a smaller camper with a shower like this, and I'd love to know what that is and how you did it!
I attached it right below the shower head. So when screwing in the new shower head, just put the shut off valve on first. Here’s the parts: (#4) tailsofwanderlust.com/2020/02/04/10-best-airstream-basecamp-rv-accessories-for-under-25/
Perhaps: the Turkish towel, then hair dryer to finish off? *if power isn't an issue, of course. Though, things that heat up quickly draw more amps. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@TailsofWanderlust Ah, right. High heat is quite damaging to hair. Also, I see now that I was clear as mud! I meant to convey using the hair dryer to finish off drying the rest of one's self. 😆
I still only brush my hair once per week. Can’t remember exactly which towel this was, but I’m still on the search for a good one. So not the one from this video either. Thanks for watching!
I've been following you! Thanks for making these very helpful videos. We're considering purchasing a 20X BC and this video is handy. I have very long hair and I love my showers so this will take some getting used to. I even asked a question in one of the FB groups I'm on regarding the one sink in the BC.....what?! where do I wash my face and brush my teeth?! LOL!! But I think you've sold your BC now.... Anyway, happy travels!
Good luck on the search! I got used to having just the one sink very quickly. It actually felt very normal for that, and never ended up missing a bathroom sink. But it all does take getting used to.
I am looking at Base Camp 16’s to purchase and have followed your channel from the gitgo. Although Base Camps are popular there is little on TH-cam about camping in them but a ton of car salesman style ads selling them. I just found a new channel that does feature camping in a Base Camp. It’s new with only a few episodes but they are very very well done. Please watch a couple of episode and if you like them, give them a shout out. It’s a first class site in my opinion. It’s called Sir Campalot. PS: Hope you’re up to speed on your Alaska adventure…..I’m really looking forward to watching it!
I found the drain in the shower (BC16) to be very slow draining and the water builds up, it that right? Also changing out the shower head and valve do you just need plumbers tape? I use puppy pee pads on the floor as a floor mat/rug, and then throw it away after the shower process, they work great at campground showers too.
As long as I keep the drain strainer clean, I haven't had an issue with it being slow draining. Do you have a clog somewhere in the drain? And yes, plumbers tape and you will need to swap out screws so a screw driver or drill.
We have the microfiber towels for our wet bath. I don’t love them yet they do remove the water quickly and they do dry quickly. They aren’t luxurious such as the Turkish towel but the trade off is well worth it for me. The regular towels are simply too big & bulky when one has a wet bath. Good video.
Love you and your vid. Thanks for sharing AND saving me because now i know for SURE i will not get a wet bath or anything with a combination black/grey tank. That will be my no no list lol. 😊
That’s nice being able to stand up straight. I’m 5’10” and can’t stand up straight in my camper. I’m going to look at that showerhead also. That’s pretty slick.
Have been waiting for this video since I started watching your videos!! My dad has a camper van that has a very small wet bath and it does have a shower but it is almost not usable. There is a window so you can take the shower outside which I have actually used once to rinse off after swimming in the sea but I don't know how you would shower inside seriously, it is much more narrow than your wet bath for sure ;) But the wet cloth thing is actually a good trick I could use there.
Nothing beats the feel of hot water, even if it’s just a little bit after a hot, dusty day or a cold day to warm the bone’s, thank you for sharing Cass and have a great week.
Jasper was really interested in this video!😂 I buy my towels at Costco. They’re regular bath towels and they’re inexpensive. In Southern California things dry rather quickly so I get away with it.
I keep coming back to this video for your tips, very helpful. I got a couple of months now as a park host now at this site where my showers are pretty much a bucket and about 1/2 gallon of water every day like our ancestors did. Currently fantasizing about a 16 foot base camp to drag around with my 3/4 ton Chevy express van. :)
I think your way so cool! Big fan. One day I hope to get a basecamp like yours for causal use. Thank you for sharing. Love it. I heard a lady once say that using a sarong as a towel works great because it dry's quickly. Also, I had thoughts on putting a vent in the shower door, for heat and moisture. Not sure what you think about that. Have a great weekend.
Interesting on the sarong, thanks for sharing. There is a small door that opens to the outside, and I'll leave that or the rooftop fan cracked to let the heat/moisture out.
Great video. We travel in a t@b 400 w/wetbath and your ideas/techniques are spot on. We do have a diff setup; our shower curtain is almost 360 so no splatter on the wall. Our hot water is on demand so it can handle two of us showering, but we use the dribble technique. For our shampoo etc., we have several GoToob tubes with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. on a cord hung in the shower. For t of us, we normally refill them once a week. Once we are on the road it takes 2-3 days to get into RV living and we adjust to quick showers. Safe travels
CLEAN SHOWER “spray and walk a way” shower cleaner. Haven’t scrubed my shower walls, door, and tub since using it. Been using it for years.
Ah good to know!
Very informative, professional demonstration, balancing pros and cons. Another great video.
Well done Cass!
Stay healthy & happy!
Thank you so much Kiria!
On the side wall once you clean it apply a coat of F11 wax on it!! Works Great 👍
Great idea, thanks Dave!
Wipe the interior wall down with a light coat of baby oil. Just soak a folded side of a rag with baby oil and wipe the entire surface. Store the cloth in a ziplock bag for next time. Water rolls right of without leaving water spots. Works on aluminum and stainless steal.
Ah interesting tip, thank you!
We just got towels from IKEA. $4 for a thinner towels with a tab for hanging. They dry you off great and take up very little room. We bought the smaller hand towel to use for drying off the walls in our wet bath. Our Fulltimer hack!
Very good to know! Thank you!
I think you've done very well and accommodate your needs based on what you have in reserve. Those are excellent suggestions, many I utilize. As far as how you look...you look fabulous! I would not worry one tiny bit about your hair as it looks like it's washed everyday so obviously your hair has adjusted to your routine. Be well and stay safe!
Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Were getting a BC 16 the shower is the same as a submarine I served on, showered the same way, great job making it work for you and your fur family great vid
Thank you! Appreciate your service!
@@TailsofWanderlust hea i did live the work
You are so organized great information as always
Thanks Mike!
Very informative, when I was in the navy we called those navy showers. Rinse, then lather up and then rinse off. The navy shower head had a button you push to allow water flow. It had to be held in to work. Really helped save on water.
Wish RVs would adopt that button, that would make it so much easier!
You forgot the top to bottom rule.
Napoleon thought he would be next in the shower line-up, so he made a quick escape....
Hahaha!!
I am an avid user of Norwex products, I use them in my Basecamp and one of the best things is they dry super fast and never smell, i use it to wipe down everything after my shower and then just hang them up from their tabs on the corners and they dry, They are microfiber but it is a different microfiber than the ones you buy elsewhere. I wish I could give you a test towel and cloth,
Thanks for the video
Really good to know on the Norwex Rebecca. Thanks for sharing!
My dad called those Navy Showers. I use a squeegee in my home shower, makes cleaning easier. Thanks for sharing your tips! Love How Jasper just hangs out.
I was in the Navy in the early 70s. If the fresh water condensers we’re having problems we had to shower with filtered salt water to soap up then fresh water to rinse off. The Navy shower is still the standard on U.S. submarines.
Oh that's really interesting on the water!
As soon as the sun goes down, he passes right out for the night.
Yeah my Dad called them Marine showers; he was USMCR and USA. I couldn’t stand the army green any more, so I went and played mostly with the Navy. Your comment made me smile!
@@jbman413 8 years of submarine showers for me...now i enjoy "Hollywood showers"
Hey Cass, you continue to be a major inspiration for my 18 year old daughter, who wants to get some sort of vehicle and go boondocking beginning in the summer when she is 20. She is also about 5'7" with long hair and LOVES showers so this hit right in her wheelhouse. You do a fantastic job of discussing inexpensive solutions to little things, versus just going with some sponsored boutique item. One question she has is have you considered getting a Starlink dish for your internet now that it is becoming more available? Seems like they may be a game-changer for folks like you. Thanks!
Starlink does not work like that. There is limited coverage for each area and your not permitted to move from location to location.
That has very recently changed. The router I received is broken, so once I have a working Starlink, I'll post out a video on it.
My Starlink just came in the mail last week! Although the router is broken, so I don't have it hooked up yet. It technically isn't "mobile" yet, so there's a few ways around that. Once I can get it to work and have tried it out a bit I'll put out a video.
Wow that is great! I would really love to see a good review from your perspective. In a couple years, when my daughter hits the road, I suspect Starlink will be very common for folks on the road.@@TailsofWanderlust
Thanks for the tips. And a tip for you in return.. if you apply a coat of car wax on the aluminum siding in the shower..stuff is repelled. We do that in our glass shower..a product called NuFinish..takes 10 minutes..apply, let dry and wipe with a terry towel! We also use a squeegee!
Oh that is a great idea!! Thank you!
Great insights. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I agree. A shower when hot and dusty, especially after a few days of being hot and dusty is wonderful. The shower in my Scamp works perfectly. However, my favorite cleaning episode took place before I had the Scamp. On a beautiful mid-October warm clear blue-sky day on the west slope of the Bighorns. At about 7,000 feet on a gently sloping sage/juniper covered plain. First, kneeling on an old quilt laid on the ground and bending over to wash and rinse my hair, and then standing to clean the rest of my body. Dipping warm water out of a bucket and dumping it on my hair and body. Soaping and rinsing. And then standing and toweling and letting the warm up-mountain wind dry my entire body. While looking for miles out over that gorgeous Wyoming landscape without another human in sight. The BEST and most satisfying cleaning episode ever.
Thank you for that lovely and poetic account, Raven Feather! I can relate!
That sounds like an absolutely amazing experience!! There's really nothing like enjoying the beauty of nature
Did you consider installing a diverter valve on your shower drain, allowing the water to run to a container outside for later disposal?
I looked into it, but the drain drops directly into the tank, so there is no room to install one. It would take a lot of modification to make that work.
An additional tip that I use, is to use ivory bar soap which is 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly (yeah I know who knew) with a vented soap case similar to the DecorRack 3 or the PORTINEER Carry-Dri MAX, and sit it on your Command Hook shelf. Ivory soap leaves no film and rinses off faster with less water than any other soap especially liquid soaps.
Ah really good to know, thank you! I've been using Dove and actually didn't know that about Ivory
@@TailsofWanderlust the coolest thing that I didn't mention above is that besides being biodegradable it also was designed to float it floats unlike any other bar soaps and so that means that if you want to go to a pond to wash off and you worry about dropping your soap you don't have to you get wet soap up drop your soap and rinse and then put it away and whatever container and take it back to the camper. I really interesting thing to check out is the history of Ivory soap and you can find all that stuff out. It's been around since before I was born.
Trying to get the wife to take a "camper" shower. Got a shower head with an on/ off switch. She'll get it if I nag too much. ; - )
Just takes a lot of practice!
D A M N...this is NOT really very fun ... !
But hey...you're such a GREAT GIRL !
Thanks for watching!
Who doesn't like shower talk with Cass, lol.
Haha! Thanks for watching!
As always great information. Regarding the mildew/towel issue, look into bamboo towels.
Bamboo anything is great! Towels, sheets, clothes etc!! You can't go wrong...🐾😎☯️
Good to know, thank you!
Will do! Thanks for watching!
They’re called Turbie Twists. I’ve been using them for years. 🛀🏼
Ah good to know, thank you!
If that was my trailer, that shower drain line would have a diverter valve so that the drain water could be dispensed under the trailer. No different than having an outdoor shower.
Sadly, the shower drain is very short and drops directly into the black/gray tank. I've looked to do that, but the cost way outweighs the benefit
Good tips, being a male and short hair, I have found depending upon my activities for the day I don't always have to shower every day. However I am much more comfortable washing my hair at least every 2 days. so instead of using the shower I'll use a bucket and heating the water on the stove in a pan mix really hot water with some cold to get the temp right, once the water is in the bucket I'll dunk my head get wet, shampoo, dunk to rinse a couple of times and done. I might use a gallon or so. and feel great afterward for a much more comfortable sleep. Conserving water that way I can boondock a lot longer. I also carry anywhere from 7 to 21 extra gallons of water that I use for drinking or cooking. The water in the trailer tank is used for the toilet or outside shower or rinse in the sink. I try to limit what goes into the combo grey and black tank. However when ending my boondocking time I'll use any left over fresh water I might have to help flush out the gray/blank tank when dumping. Love your tip about heating the water for only 15 min or so and using only the hot. That has worked very well for me in my Basecamp 16X. I really love my Basecamp. I'm continually amazed at how comfortable I am in it. Thanks for all you do to promote the RV lifestyle whether it's full time or just weekends your tips are great!
So glad to hear the tips are helpful and that you are enjoying your BC!! Safe travels!
Showering like the Japanese would probably be helpful here. That's basically what you're doing anyway. Just get a bucket for the beginning, soap up, then rinse off with whatever's in the bucket or use the shower head.
Ah interesting! Thanks!
So true when you're feeling dirty, even a minute-long hot shower is glorious! My hair is finally transitioning now too. I literally just washed my hair after a week in my Airstream ~ perfect timing for my family reunion in Asheville tomorrow, lol. Great content as always~ cheers.
Hahaha! I'm with you, I've started planning my hair washing schedule around events.
I just don't understand how cheaper Rvs have a shower miser, which recirculates the water back to your holding tanks while you get the right water temp, and Airstream does not. I'm sure the inventor of the shower miser would love to have this in every Rv. I love the concept.
That would be an amazing addition!
Great shower tips!
I have a new Tiffin Wayfarer and I can’t believe how I’ve been complaining about my 40 gallon (each) tanks!
I’m honestly so impressed with how you have gotten this down to a perfect science!
Anyone who knows anything about RVing will truly be impressed with you!
I always enjoy ALL your videos!
Thanks for sharing
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Very impressed by your knowledge and delivery! My parents are fr overseas and called these "European showers" and said Americans wasted too much water.
reminds me of being in the navy. You are required to take your showers like the way you explained. Ships as big as they are do not carry enough fresh water to take a land-lobors shower. Great presentation
I have one of those hair towels too, it’s called a twisty towel! And it’s really so much better for your hair to wash it less. I’ll have to try one of those military showers to conserve water! 😉
Hope it works out for you Linda!
How do you bath your dog? A pet laundry?
Campground. I carry a spray nozzzle for the water hose and just hook up to the water tap. Or both of our preferred ways - taking Jasper for a nice swim in a clean river.
Love your content! You're the best! This is my obligatory content to improve your results in the TH-cam algorithm. :) ❤
One advantage of having the toilet in the shower is that if your too tall to stand up then you can just sit and shower. I've heard that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it.
Congratulations on the sponsor!
P.S. Always wash you face before your butt.🤣
Hahaha great tip!
I'm an evening shower taker too. After the shower I take my towel and up the the truck cab. The towel hangs over the steering wheel and seat back/ Its always dry the next morning.
Ahh good way to do it! Thanks for sharing
Why I am just staring at the two passed out on the bed?? !!! LOL 🤣😂
Hahaha!! Thanks for watching!
lol, I didn't even see your cat was on your lap until you pointed at him. He blends in so well with your black clothing.
He sure does - also helps hide some of the hair!
You have a great problem-solving mind. Very impressive. I found that LLBean's organic textured cotton bath towel dries me off very well despite a rather flat weave and the towel itself dried quickly. You might give it a try.
Ah thanks for the tip! I’ll check it out
I'm retired military and early on I learned how to shower with less than two canteens of water... using a wash cloth is a given.
Sounds like a Navy shower! On my boat I have a teak grid on the floor.
I've heard those teak mats are great!
What you described is called by Navy and Coast Guard vets a Sea Shower. You only get x amount of time and x amount of water so every shower head is equipped like you have yours. Get wet, shut off shower, soap up, rinse off, done.
Very efficient!
Turkish towels will get more and more absorbent the more you wash them! There are also many varieties on Amazon and some are way thinner and less absorbent and some are thicker and very absorbent, but still dry super quickly! Don’t give up on them! They improve with time, unlike most things lol 😉
Ah good to know, thank you!
Would Rain X help keep wall shedding water and cleaner?
That ending was perfect! Command hooks seem to be a real life saver I think I'll try them out more. How do you shave in that small space?
Thank you Tails of Wanderlust!!
Ah good call out, I don't shave my legs in there, it's too tight. Electric razor for the win!
Helpful video, thanks. I’ve been seriously considering basecamp but surprised at only having black/grey combo. The basic unit seems as off-road off-grid capable as any, but black water in those environments is the worse option. Ugh. Not very thoughtful design for the expense.
They have the REI option now with a composting toilet, but it does have quite the price tag...
Hi Cass! I had a question for switching out the shower head. Did you keep the original hose that came with the airstream? I have an international with a wet bath and it has the shower/faucet combination (my hose is inside the fiberglass). I've tried a couple of different heads with no luck. Looking into the specs the Marine Ambassador assembly is 15/1 M metric which I can't find much information on. Did you have those same issues?
I changed out the hose to the one that came with the showerhead. It was an easy plug and play using plumbing tape. I’m not sure about the specs like you mention thou. I just put the same showerhead in my new truck camper and was able to use the old hose so I’d check that first
Jasper and Napoleon look so sweet sleeping together.
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Thank you for your great videos! Your 4Runner build link really helped me with my decision for my build. The company you used was real helpful when I talk to them. Thank you for your great attention to detail and honesty in the videos.
So glad to hear they were helpful!
Great video, have to admit you might be the first person to explain how to shower in a wet bath. Well done.
Thanks Roy! Appreciate you checking out the details!
Just get a quality solar shower w/an enclosure and be done with it. I camp ALOT and have a wonderful shower every day..it's a no brainer
Glad you’re enjoying the solar shower!
I found Turkish towels are the best. They dry quickly. They aren’t as soft at first. I actually recommend washing them at the laundry mat with a pair of shoes (or something that is going to beat them up a bit) I have 2 and after washing them a couple of times- I actually enjoy them. I find terrycloth towels now feel weird when drying off! Microfiber towels are also a nice way to have a softer feel but quicker drying. Both of these towels pack down really small.
I am using microfiber towels now as they dry VERY quickly, esp. in the sun, but they kind of drag across my skin compared to regular house towels. That's a trade off I'm willing to make for a clean dry trailer after a shower. No mildew! I will have to try the dribble shower technique. My navy shower can always use another shortcut to save even more water. You are right in that a camp shower can make you feel great after a day's dirt and grime. Comforts that we take for granted at home can seem special when camping.
It's so true, and it makes those at home showers even better later on! Thanks for watching!
This one was always very soft. Makes me wonder if it's not fully the right material then...
Nomadix towels are great and dry quick. I use them on dive trips and they are great.
Good to know!
Perhaps I missed it, but how did you install the shutoff valve? I think that is an absolute must in a smaller camper with a shower like this, and I'd love to know what that is and how you did it!
I attached it right below the shower head. So when screwing in the new shower head, just put the shut off valve on first. Here’s the parts: (#4) tailsofwanderlust.com/2020/02/04/10-best-airstream-basecamp-rv-accessories-for-under-25/
In military we were taking 30 sec shower which was enough to stay clean everyday
That's an impressively short shower!
Bottom line, RV companies provide junk equipment at high cost. Everything requires customer modifications. Say it like it is…..RV quality is junk.
Found this channel as I’m buying a basecamp to live in up in the Canadian Arctic. Lots of good info, thanks!
That's going to really put the Basecamp to the test! Have you seen some of the true 4 season RVs as well?
@@TailsofWanderlust I have but love the look and size of the basecamp. Is there adequate storage for rifles?
I haven't tried storing any, so really not sure
@@TailsofWanderlust haha fair enough, thanks for the replies I appreciate it.
I am thinking about getting one of these. Thanks a bunch for sharing. Cheers, James
No problem 👍
Hello. 😊 what are the measurements of your wet bathroom, length by width
I don’t have that camper anymore so sorry can’t measure it
Perhaps: the Turkish towel, then hair dryer to finish off?
*if power isn't an issue, of course. Though, things that heat up quickly draw more amps. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Hair dryers destroy my hair due to the heat, so I don’t use them
@@TailsofWanderlust Ah, right. High heat is quite damaging to hair. Also, I see now that I was clear as mud! I meant to convey using the hair dryer to finish off drying the rest of one's self. 😆
Air you still happy with you Airstream Basecamp?
I sold it and moved to a truck camper to find something that had more flexibility and could go further down dirt roads.
Let us know how towel works. Do you brush your hair more now that you wash hair once a week
I still only brush my hair once per week. Can’t remember exactly which towel this was, but I’m still on the search for a good one. So not the one from this video either. Thanks for watching!
How are you receiving amazon delivery?
Through their lockers: th-cam.com/video/9-34dzgaOJc/w-d-xo.html
So the toilet stays in there while you shower? Ehhhh...
It does! Helps clean the toilet 😂
I've been following you! Thanks for making these very helpful videos. We're considering purchasing a 20X BC and this video is handy. I have very long hair and I love my showers so this will take some getting used to. I even asked a question in one of the FB groups I'm on regarding the one sink in the BC.....what?! where do I wash my face and brush my teeth?! LOL!! But I think you've sold your BC now.... Anyway, happy travels!
Good luck on the search! I got used to having just the one sink very quickly. It actually felt very normal for that, and never ended up missing a bathroom sink. But it all does take getting used to.
I am looking at Base Camp 16’s to purchase and have followed your channel from the gitgo. Although Base Camps are popular there is little on TH-cam about camping in them but a ton of car salesman style ads selling them. I just found a new channel that does feature camping in a Base Camp. It’s new with only a few episodes but they are very very well done. Please watch a couple of episode and if you like them, give them a shout out. It’s a first class site in my opinion. It’s called Sir Campalot.
PS: Hope you’re up to speed on your Alaska adventure…..I’m really looking forward to watching it!
Thanks for sharing that channel Lawrence! I'll definitely go check out some of Sir Campalots videos.
Fantastic tips - we had a wet bath in our Rpod & a composting toilet so zero room! Love our new trailer - dry bath & only 3’ longer.
That's pretty amazing to upgrade to a dry bath!
..2 words - Shower Buddy~!!!
Thanks for watching!
Should try the geyser shower system.
I’ve seen mixed reviews on those so haven’t taken the leap yet.
I found the drain in the shower (BC16) to be very slow draining and the water builds up, it that right? Also changing out the shower head and valve do you just need plumbers tape? I use puppy pee pads on the floor as a floor mat/rug, and then throw it away after the shower process, they work great at campground showers too.
As long as I keep the drain strainer clean, I haven't had an issue with it being slow draining. Do you have a clog somewhere in the drain? And yes, plumbers tape and you will need to swap out screws so a screw driver or drill.
We have the microfiber towels for our wet bath. I don’t love them yet they do remove the water quickly and they do dry quickly. They aren’t luxurious such as the Turkish towel but the trade off is well worth it for me. The regular towels are simply too big & bulky when one has a wet bath. Good video.
Definitely a struggle to find the best kind of towel. Thanks for watching!
We are towel twins. 🤣 Don't waste your money on the terry/ Turkish combination. It feels like the micro fiber one. I also haven't found one I like.
Really good to know! The search continues....
This is exactly the kind of practical content I'm looking for: Thanks and keep up the great work!
Awesome, thank you!
Love you and your vid. Thanks for sharing AND saving me because now i know for SURE i will not get a wet bath or anything with a combination black/grey tank. That will be my no no list lol. 😊
Haha it's great to also learn what we don't want! So glad it was helpful!
That’s nice being able to stand up straight. I’m 5’10” and can’t stand up straight in my camper. I’m going to look at that showerhead also. That’s pretty slick.
Oh that sounds really tough to shower. Thanks for watching!
Just like showering on a submarine back in my younger days. Another hint.... you don't need to flush the toilet every time you pee.
Can't imagine traveling on submarines, now that is a tight space!
Hey, use a tiny bungee cord from Harbor freight to wrap around the shower head when you are on the road. They sell these cord just over 6 inches long.
Great idea!
Not gonna lie, I was hoping for more😆jk, great tips as always you seem to cover the most important things. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Have been waiting for this video since I started watching your videos!! My dad has a camper van that has a very small wet bath and it does have a shower but it is almost not usable. There is a window so you can take the shower outside which I have actually used once to rinse off after swimming in the sea but I don't know how you would shower inside seriously, it is much more narrow than your wet bath for sure ;) But the wet cloth thing is actually a good trick I could use there.
Hope the wet cloth trick helps! There are some tiny wet baths out there, so completely understand if you aren't able to make it work!
What you call a dribble shower I call a navy shower, from when I was in the navy. Rub a dub dub....
You must be an expert at these type of showers then! Thanks for your service!
Interesting to learn the Turkish towels don’t dry that well. And a thick terry towel would not dry completely and become funky. Thanks Cass!
Interesting on the terry. The hunt for a perfect towel continues!
Nothing beats the feel of hot water, even if it’s just a little bit after a hot, dusty day or a cold day to warm the bone’s, thank you for sharing Cass and have a great week.
So true!! Thanks for watching & enjoy your week as well!
Jasper was really interested in this video!😂 I buy my towels at Costco. They’re regular bath towels and they’re inexpensive. In Southern California things dry rather quickly so I get away with it.
As soon as the sun goes down, he's ready for bed! Thanks for watching!
Good tips. We didn't do all of them in our TT but then again, our TT had a tub, it wasn't a wet bath. Until next time... Travel Safe.
A tub would be a dream!
I keep coming back to this video for your tips, very helpful. I got a couple of months now as a park host now at this site where my showers are pretty much a bucket and about 1/2 gallon of water every day like our ancestors did. Currently fantasizing about a 16 foot base camp to drag around with my 3/4 ton Chevy express van. :)
That would be an amazing setup!! Hope you are enjoying your camp host job!
Not to sound creepy, but how does your toilet work? Just wondering about the differences in RV toilet types.
This toilet is a regular flush type. Push down the lever with my foot and everything flushes into the black tank.
Thank you for a good video. I love Lava Linens. Pricy but not microfiber and soft and absorbent.
I will definitely look into them since I'm still trying to find a good one. Thank you!
I think your way so cool! Big fan. One day I hope to get a basecamp like yours for causal use.
Thank you for sharing. Love it. I heard a lady once say that using a sarong as a towel works great because it dry's quickly. Also, I had thoughts on putting a vent in the shower door, for heat and moisture. Not sure what you think about that. Have a great weekend.
Interesting on the sarong, thanks for sharing. There is a small door that opens to the outside, and I'll leave that or the rooftop fan cracked to let the heat/moisture out.
Great video. We travel in a t@b 400 w/wetbath and your ideas/techniques are spot on. We do have a diff setup; our shower curtain is almost 360 so no splatter on the wall. Our hot water is on demand so it can handle two of us showering, but we use the dribble technique. For our shampoo etc., we have several GoToob tubes with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. on a cord hung in the shower. For t of us, we normally refill them once a week. Once we are on the road it takes 2-3 days to get into RV living and we adjust to quick showers. Safe travels
Thank you so much for sharing your tips!
I like the Turkish towels myself. They dry so quickly and use very little space. Thanks, Cass!
Thanks for watching Eric!
Great video! Cass! We take our Scout camping 3-4 days to a week at a time, and as a guy I have long hair. This video helps a lot. Big thanks!!
Really glad to hear it was helpful Phil!
Cass! This is awesome. Love the real talk about getting long hair clean ;)
It's definitely not easy! Thanks for watching!
Hi from Tennessee. Great video on how to take a shower in a wet bath. Lots of great information. Thank you so much for sharing and have a great day.
Thanks for watching!
I need a pareto chart for the hot/cold bathroom water situation.
Seriously!
Often wondered how that worked… Safe Travels. Cheers!
Thanks Ed!
Very informative.. I love it.. im learning a lot about rving.
So glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
Great insight on how to manage this task. Good luck with your towel search! Cheers!
Thank you!
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Thanks for watching!
I've learned a lot from your videos. Thank you
So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Great video 😊 the hair towel is called a turbie twist 👍🏻
Ah perfect! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, very helpfull advice.
Thanks for watching!