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A Shower That Lives in a Drawer: Fitting a Real Rinse Into a Small Van Without Losing the Aisle

November 10, 2026 by Alex Mercer
A Shower That Lives in a Drawer: Fitting a Real Rinse Into a Small Van Without Losing the Aisle

A collapsible tub base, a sink diverter and a curtain give our small van a full shower that folds into a drawer when we are done.

Categories Gear, Travel Tips Tags campervan, campervan shower, DIY, portable shower, ProMaster, van build, van conversion, van life Leave a comment

Ten Minutes of Heat: Why I Put My Campervan Water Heater on a Timer

November 7, 2026 by Alex Mercer
Ten Minutes of Heat: Why I Put My Campervan Water Heater on a Timer

Put a campervan water heater on a timed 110V circuit and wrap it in polyiso so you get hot showers without leaving the heater on all day.

Categories Gear, Travel Tips Tags campervan, campervan shower, DIY, ProMaster, van build, van conversion, van life, water heater Leave a comment

Nothing Hits the Dirt: The Floor Drain That Turned My Van Into a Real Off-Grid Shower

October 27, 2026 by Alex Mercer
Nothing Hits the Dirt: The Floor Drain That Turned My Van Into a Real Off-Grid Shower

How a floor drain, P-trap and grey tank gave my campervan a real hot shower off-grid, with nothing dumped on the ground, and how to live with it.

Categories Gear, Travel Tips Tags boondocking, campervan, campervan shower, grey water, van build, van life Leave a comment

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