💦 TOP CAMPER VAN SHOWERS OF 2023 💦 10 Ingenious Showers for Your Van Conversion 🚐

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    It's been a while now since we featured a "Top 10" showers compilation film on the channel and in that time things have really moved forward with campervan design and build quality and innovation and so after our new beds comp last week, this week we bring you our favourite shower designs from the last couple of years!
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    SECTIONS:
    0:08 Intro
    0:31 Kitchen / Shower Combo
    3:26 Making Vanlife Profitable
    3:56 Closet Shower
    5:12 Re-circulating Shower
    5:57 Bench shower
    7:07 Compact Shower
    8:24 Middle-Column Shower
    8:55 Kingsize Shower
    9:14 Water-Saving Mist Shower
    10:38 Shower with a View
    11:34 Hidden Floor Shower
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    Kingsize Shower • The PERFECT LAYOUT for...
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  • @NateMurphy
    @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci +3

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    • @Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria
      @Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria Před 6 měsíci

      Sorry I don’t like your shower … it must be ready to use early in the morning and late at night

    • @aOi759
      @aOi759 Před měsícem

      Is there a full video on the van with the middle column shower?

  • @baopham8676
    @baopham8676 Před 7 měsíci +76

    The best shower design that I came across is a shower/closet combo at the left of the sliding door entrance. The closet pulls out over the dead space of the entrance and opens up the shower space. Very creative use of space

    • @MelindaGilman
      @MelindaGilman Před 7 měsíci +2

      great idea

    • @neglectedloves
      @neglectedloves Před 7 měsíci +3

      Absolutely agree and with a slide out toilet it would even be bigger... 🤓

    • @baopham8676
      @baopham8676 Před 7 měsíci

      czcams.com/users/shortsmdkHqcLv6os?si=UGuvCU2mgOOBRPin

    • @actualangel5133
      @actualangel5133 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Totally agree 👍👍

    • @ef5686
      @ef5686 Před 7 měsíci

      is it the guy that builds vans in a suit? i cant get that solution out of my mind!

  • @neglectedloves
    @neglectedloves Před 7 měsíci +22

    The one with the closet in the shower area is beyond clever! If they had a slide out toilet it could even be bigger!

    • @LornaKelso
      @LornaKelso Před 5 měsíci

      She said it was a toilet too!

    • @neglectedloves
      @neglectedloves Před 5 měsíci

      @@LornaKelso but no slide-out toilet

    • @Oklahomajewel1
      @Oklahomajewel1 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@neglectedloves Could put the inset closet on top with a false front at bottom. Open it and use the toilet. Then the toilet (I love a dry toilet) could be on a pedestal and swing out as well. Have a couple of pool noodles to keep water in, bring around a shower curtain... voila!

  • @heatherfeather1293
    @heatherfeather1293 Před 5 měsíci +14

    I LOVE the recirculating shower as well as the one that doubled as a closet. It's so cool seeing how creative people can get with their builds.

    • @heythave
      @heythave Před 9 dny

      Do they have a switch so that after you can rinse off with new water?

  • @amazon4716
    @amazon4716 Před 23 hodinami

    The shower and closet design is an efficient use of space

  • @hafizmiau
    @hafizmiau Před 7 měsíci +6

    10:40 only the bathroom I approve. tottaly separated. never eat where u poop!

  • @DaddyDykalicious
    @DaddyDykalicious Před 7 měsíci +10

    I don't see the middle column shower link listed on the description. Would love to see that van tour.

    • @lukes335
      @lukes335 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Same

    • @brittneynottelling1328
      @brittneynottelling1328 Před 5 měsíci +3

      I came to say the same thing. Where’s a link to that tour?

    • @aroamingenome
      @aroamingenome Před 3 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/z7Oo1qwq1oA/video.html

    • @kevinedmonds464
      @kevinedmonds464 Před měsícem

      Wasn't it the one where the bedroom has steps in the middle of the van....I see it...TOO CLEVER...IT'S #6

  • @Wongteasimo
    @Wongteasimo Před 7 měsíci +12

    It would be great if you could link the full van tours for all these clips

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci +9

      Will get on it and add to the description now!

    • @lawrencebyron4619
      @lawrencebyron4619 Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks Nate, that would be great! ❤

    • @Panmail
      @Panmail Před 7 měsíci

      @@NateMurphy, I couldn't find the links, have you added them yet?

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@Panmail See description!

    • @its_emiko
      @its_emiko Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@NateMurphydo you have a link for the van with the shower in the middle of the van?

  • @hazelem1266
    @hazelem1266 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Our system is as follows: The thetford cassette toilet is in the front with a round barrel door (because I wanted round) and the shower hot water system is in the garage on a slide out. It is also detachable, with a small gas cylinder and can be placed on a tripod anywhere. The long hose can be put into a river where it is sucked up, filtered and used wherever. Even under a tree. Our van was converted by my husband. We are both nearly 70 years old.

    • @1Seriouslyserious
      @1Seriouslyserious Před 22 dny

      Do you have picture of the shower system and info on the water filtration? This sounds amazing!!

  • @jedics1
    @jedics1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    So many inventive shower solutions, I still think the best one is the shower/toilet behind the cab passthrough where the the whole room gets pulled out and doubles in size when you use it.

  • @cyndih1993
    @cyndih1993 Před 7 měsíci +5

    The best I've seen so far was a circular train in the centre of the van floor. It was covered up when not in use. Shower head and fixtures wer in the centre of the roof. When a shower was needed removable/ detachable curtain rod was attached around and Away you go. It only took up space when used

  • @sroberts605
    @sroberts605 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Amazing diversity of ideas, I like them all, from the pump action pesticide spray (!), to the recirculating, heated, drying/wet room.

  • @johnsexton3841
    @johnsexton3841 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Great content. I think I would want a combination of several ideas...your kitchen counter/shower conversion (Great idea there) with a recirculating shower system and instead of a shower curtain, a squeegee sliding door.

  • @RedBatteryHead
    @RedBatteryHead Před 7 měsíci

    Super idea with that corner.

  • @KnightMD
    @KnightMD Před 7 měsíci +4

    Your kitchen/shower solution is actually genius for smaller vans. Good you opened with that. I do think you need a bug screen because that fly is driving me crazy.

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 6 měsíci

      Haha yeh you could be right about the bug screen!

    • @IHXnumber1
      @IHXnumber1 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I like it. But when I thought about it I can see how people want still the bathroom and kitchen separate 😂

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp Před 6 dny

    Brilliant shower unit in your van, Nate! Minimal fuss setting up. Space is usable for another function. Shower curtain is minimal size, which means minimal drying time. Bri😊lliant! G Ire

  • @madralph45
    @madralph45 Před 5 měsíci

    that shower and toilet solution is genius! that's just what I needed to see before choosing my van as I need to stay small ie- connect sort of size. Thanks.

  • @designunlimited6215
    @designunlimited6215 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Some ingenious solutions Nate, thanks for compiling them.. I think the final choice would depend on the user.... whether you are single/couple, into watersports, on holiday or using a van as base when travelling for work, young and energetic or senior prioritising ease of use, into socialising or liking a place to get away, whether van is big or small.... Form follows function, as they say!

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Totally agree! My first 2 vans I just showered out the back, which for me at that time was perfect and all I needed. Glad you enjoyed the film!

  • @RWL2012
    @RWL2012 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Filtration filters are the best kind of filters 😜

  • @LornaKelso
    @LornaKelso Před 5 měsíci +2

    The shower/closet combo is so clever and my favourite of all I've seen

    • @heythave
      @heythave Před 9 dny

      But would that prevent the drying of the water?

  • @mariad4183
    @mariad4183 Před 2 měsíci

    Loving this!

  • @DougNMarcum42
    @DougNMarcum42 Před 4 měsíci

    Mind blown by the first setup.love it.

  • @donnabursey1457
    @donnabursey1457 Před 2 měsíci

    I would combine some of these. Recirculation, absolutely. I like the kitchen counter/flip up shower wall idea, but I would put a regular curtain across it and just have it fold down when the wall went down-no manual intervention required. I've also seen a collapsible bathtub coupled with hanging the shower curtain around from the ceiling to provide plenty of space both in use and when you're not using it. But the recirc option is a hands-down no-brainer for me.

  • @NancyVazquez-ux5zv
    @NancyVazquez-ux5zv Před 7 měsíci +1

    These people are amazing showing there showers that I never thought of how to put in van. They really have nice showers. It look to a person can save water. It really good seeing this the difference of people design in van and comment why they design the van showers as is.

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad it was useful :)

    • @heythave
      @heythave Před 9 dny

      I feel that I would need to cut my hair short so as to keep the shower short.

  • @MelindaGilman
    @MelindaGilman Před 7 měsíci +1

    thats some good ideas.. that shower in the closet is a great idea.. add that recirculating shower and it would be perfect..

  • @MailMan-re3xe
    @MailMan-re3xe Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love the "hidden floor shower", do you have the link to its creator's YT?

  • @smile83tye
    @smile83tye Před 7 měsíci

    Really Great

  • @rick5653
    @rick5653 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I really like the idea of the recycling water. I wonder if anyone has tested that water to see how really clean it is when three different people have had a shower in it. I’d like to see some test run on it before I would have it installed. Because it’s kind of creepy thinking that you’re using someone else’s shower water.

  • @smile83tye
    @smile83tye Před 7 měsíci

    Very cool

  • @SimonWatson-nx1kt
    @SimonWatson-nx1kt Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am planning on a hidden shower tray, with a sliding panel. How much water does a van life shower use? I have been thinking of a very basic recirculating shower that is heated by a solar grid fitted to the roof, I am estimating at only using between 3 to 5 lts per use for 2 people.... all pie in the sky until I finish the work on the house!

  • @papi-tjulo
    @papi-tjulo Před měsícem

    Shower in the back, bamboo flooring drain, built in rack toilet

  • @DmitriPisarev
    @DmitriPisarev Před 7 měsíci +3

    Unfortunately, I don't have the space for a full shower, so I'd probably have to go with a hidden floor shower. The question is where do I get a small enough shower pan...

    • @krisandbrandyblomquist3364
      @krisandbrandyblomquist3364 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Maybe check some restaurant supply stores? Check out the full sized baking sheets... they are about 17.5" x 25.5" and with a depth of 1.5" to 2" (from a quick search online... you can probably find deeper if you look). You'd have to add the drain, but that wouldn't be too bad, and you could put it wherever you wanted that way. If you did a hanging curtain, you could make it considerably larger at the top for elbow room, and just have magnets or clips at the bottom to be sure the curtain stays inside the tray. Just a thought. 😊

    • @DmitriPisarev
      @DmitriPisarev Před 6 měsíci

      @@krisandbrandyblomquist3364 thanks!
      So far, I've found a local guy who makes custom shower pans (for quite cheap!).
      I'll get to it next spring, probably.

  • @glamkakes3783
    @glamkakes3783 Před 2 měsíci

    I would definitely want a recirculating shower as I fell like I would want to shower everyday

  • @Monsoozi
    @Monsoozi Před 6 měsíci

    Recirculating is cool

  • @SoloBench
    @SoloBench Před 2 měsíci

    Cool that it's fed by a hod wader tank with a gas wader header. Good to know I'm still in my country

  • @Ciaran_Connell
    @Ciaran_Connell Před 7 měsíci +1

    1:31 I just had an idea. But what if you had those snap bracelets in the curtain, so it would roll itself up? I’m not sure if they make something like that, that’s long enough though. Thoughts?

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp Před 6 dny

    Yes! I think i saw that one or similar in a video from Bryce's Tiny House videos. I agree! Shower spave is odten dead space, which is fairly wasteful. G Ire

  • @CubamusPrime
    @CubamusPrime Před měsícem +1

    The best shower is a bucket with a cup. It works and saves water.

  • @jaykay5688
    @jaykay5688 Před měsícem

    Hi Nate @NateMurphy what a brilliant idea with the shower!! However, I would like to ask how to prevent all those damp and mould happening apart from wiping it all down before putting everything back? Do u think is a good idea to install some kind of mini extractor fan around? Keep up with the good work!

  • @photomuse768
    @photomuse768 Před 4 měsíci

    I love your content. Thank you. What is the material behind you? Is it the wall panels that can be found at the hardware stores?

  • @TheBillaro
    @TheBillaro Před 7 měsíci

    four steps to convert your shower.
    and that design, though it's really good use of counters n toilets, kind of takes up storage space.

  • @BrittMFH
    @BrittMFH Před 7 měsíci +3

    If you can't find an idea in this video, you're in trouble! 👍

  • @jakebellamy91
    @jakebellamy91 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Really wanna see a full tour of the middle column shower van if anyone has the link… 👍🏼

    • @aroamingenome
      @aroamingenome Před 3 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/z7Oo1qwq1oA/video.html

  • @BTNomad
    @BTNomad Před 7 měsíci

    What kind of shower head did the guy uses that mists? Thanks

  • @AM-pq1rq
    @AM-pq1rq Před 7 měsíci +1

    IMHO the only logical 'hideaway' shower is a shower that takes up walking space when in use; and no space when not in use. Because while showering you don't need to walk.
    However anything else is cumbersome. While showering you'll still need to store; or more generally have items generally placed somewhere. The only thing you won't need to have 'stashed' while showering is your own body, so places where your body is while not showering, can convert into a shower. Anything else feels like a cumbersome idea with unnecessary conversion time.

  • @WubiWatkins
    @WubiWatkins Před 7 měsíci

    I'm old I'm carrying an extra 25 lb I've got broken parts between my elbows in my knees I would like a larger shower and it will be the garage when rolling

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese0808 Před 6 měsíci

    Genius is the Dad that designed the closet shower.
    Dad should have patented his idea.
    Maybe he did.
    Hope so.
    ❤☆☆☆☆☆ 🏆

  • @RaunchoHunnid
    @RaunchoHunnid Před 7 měsíci +1

    Whose van is the column shower? I love their setup!!

    • @aroamingenome
      @aroamingenome Před 3 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/z7Oo1qwq1oA/video.html

  • @williamgildea8348
    @williamgildea8348 Před 7 měsíci

    You forgot Scarlet and Seth’s van. There’s is probably my favorite

  • @KuRuTeKo
    @KuRuTeKo Před 7 měsíci

    Hi, I just saw the book you have, "guide to camper van" and wanted to know, because I'm gonna start my journey of transforming a double decker bus into a home, and wanted to know if lots of the knowledge on your book can be applied to converting a bus, and if it explains things like electricity, water deposits and so on... Thanks in advance

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci

      Hey! It does give a lot of useful stuff that is relevant for bus conversions.. the electrical system will likely just be scaled up somewhat. As for water systems - again the bus system is likely to be larger and incorporate more waste tanks.. but again it is quite similar. You will probably be able to take the useful stuff and then just do some bus-based research for specific differences.

    • @KuRuTeKo
      @KuRuTeKo Před 7 měsíci

      @@NateMurphy thank you, would u say this online course that is above 500euros for van conversions would be worth it or as you said, take the knowledge of the book and then keep searching for bus specific, like the book would be to learn the bases or something like that, don't know if something like covering the walls with the thermal thing (sorry don't know the word in English, heat coating?) is on the book for example and that can be applied? Thanks for the help

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci

      @@KuRuTeKo Insulation is the word I think you are looking for. The course is basically super-high detail - again I think useful for the bus as all the same principals apply. It just depends on how much detail you want in order to help with the build.

  • @mycahmcgee8513
    @mycahmcgee8513 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Any way to get links to the videos for some of these makes? I would love to see ALL of number 6's make

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci

      Adding them to description now!

    • @mycahmcgee8513
      @mycahmcgee8513 Před 7 měsíci

      @@NateMurphy Thank you! Missed a couple but it's great to see!

  • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
    @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Před 7 měsíci

    The problem with showers against the storm de facto all day s it curves inward at shoulder level right where almost all men’s and some women’s bodies are widest

  • @queenchaeyeon
    @queenchaeyeon Před 6 měsíci

    💙💙💙

  • @WillKeogh
    @WillKeogh Před 7 měsíci

    What van is this? First one looks huge inside

    • @NateMurphy
      @NateMurphy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      First one is a Citroen Relay

  • @Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria
    @Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria Před 6 měsíci

    Number 5 is ok … 7 and 8 needs a vent on the roof to avoid humidity,

  • @carlossanz1062
    @carlossanz1062 Před 7 měsíci

    The bolt man that keep 65 % water for the especial tap in addition keep 50% of water because he don’t have hair

  • @xxjones
    @xxjones Před 5 měsíci

    These are nice solutions. Still I find it funny, that people are so attached to having a shower with pumps. If you have traveled India you know that millions of people use a bucket of water and a dipper for very efficient showering, including washing long hair. It can be so simple.

  • @vickiebaird3711
    @vickiebaird3711 Před 7 měsíci

    The showers nice but counter space-wise you'd have to remove everything off the counter before you take a shower and then you'd have to wipe the walls down from the soap scum

    • @RandallReviere
      @RandallReviere Před 6 měsíci

      If you use liquid body wash (or just shampoo, as I have for years) and never use bar soap, you cut down on soap scum by 99%. You only have to deal with mineral deposits.

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp Před 6 dny

    Mid video (no 4) there's alot of curtain to let dry after shower. G Ire

  • @thomasucc
    @thomasucc Před 7 měsíci

    Love it, give it to an Norwegian. He will find a problem within 10 mins

  • @shivamwagh1496
    @shivamwagh1496 Před 7 měsíci

    0:32

  • @MANZANOADRIAN
    @MANZANOADRIAN Před 5 měsíci

    whos the bench shower guy

  • @amythinks
    @amythinks Před 7 měsíci

    So, the guy with the pop up shower is basically an exact copy of Scarlet & Seth. I don't know how old his video is, but I'm guessing it's newer. So, credit to the OGs. Unless, of course, they copied him.

  • @Fuuntag
    @Fuuntag Před 2 měsíci

    7:06, okay, that would just be a mess.

  • @DaniellyToledo
    @DaniellyToledo Před 3 měsíci

    tô presa na parte "shower twice a week" meu deus.............

  • @TheBillaro
    @TheBillaro Před 7 měsíci

    shower as much as i do?
    dude i shower twice a DAY

  • @cheesus462
    @cheesus462 Před 7 měsíci

    What's missing here is my favorite shower design, which I copied for my van: the shower in a drawer: czcams.com/video/yhyI-D2KO0A/video.htmlsi=nCiahHxCwVFEzItW&t=493

  • @ZillaYT
    @ZillaYT Před 7 měsíci

    I didn’t like any of the ones you have to convert.😢 I shower daily so I don’t want to setup/tear down every time.

  • @hipoulson7974
    @hipoulson7974 Před měsícem

    re-circulating showers are not practical for a van. Any kind of soap you use will not fully be filtered and you will feel it

  • @JohnAnderson-rr7qz
    @JohnAnderson-rr7qz Před 7 měsíci +1

    Curtain in shower a bit scrappy.Not really through out

  • @evangewho56
    @evangewho56 Před 3 měsíci

    When you first lowered the shower curtain you said something about a popper, too bad you can’t change an existing video, and SHOW what you were talking about when you said that, next time keep shower curtain up when you are explaining something.

  • @Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria
    @Ijustmetagirlnamedmaria Před 6 měsíci

    Number 4 .. awful .. shower imeans humidity .. I figure that shower full of fungus in three days of use

  • @ScreenHackTV
    @ScreenHackTV Před 6 měsíci

    Shower twice a week? Da fuck?

  • @kabaneri2
    @kabaneri2 Před 7 měsíci

    Why do the bald guy only showers twice a week? Eeeeew

  • @JohnAnderson-rr7qz
    @JohnAnderson-rr7qz Před 7 měsíci

    Nothing spectacular here a bucket could be used in most cases

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 Před 7 měsíci

      No thanks

    • @TeutonicNordwind
      @TeutonicNordwind Před 7 měsíci

      Daily? A wife or grilfriend would probably really like that if she was missing a tooth, had 18 tattoos and just got kicked out of the trailer park.

  • @toastiesvanbuild4644
    @toastiesvanbuild4644 Před 7 měsíci

    Disappointed there won’t more women in this video 😢.

  • @motleydesign
    @motleydesign Před 7 měsíci +1

    That #6 Middle Column Shower looks very interesting, were can I see more of that Van ????

    • @aroamingenome
      @aroamingenome Před 3 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/z7Oo1qwq1oA/video.html

  • @JasonSmith-nl3lt
    @JasonSmith-nl3lt Před měsícem

    This one is brilliant, sliding closet/shower/toilet combo. The tour is under his shorts. @lucasravizza

  • @teslasbitch3905
    @teslasbitch3905 Před 2 měsíci

    Where is the link to the middle column shower?

  • @StupidInternetPeople
    @StupidInternetPeople Před 7 měsíci

    Recirculating showers have got to be THE dumbest idea ever in van builds. The additional build expense, complexity to the water system and non stop maintenance and filter replacement is asinine.
    You live in a van, not a home. Rinse yourself, water off, lather up, rinse yourself, done.