@@sandracarpenter144 I've done truck stops I've done gyms I've done friends I've even took a shower out in the middle of the desert in the behind my truck or in my truck I've done it in a lot of places when I lived in my truck and I miss doing that cuz I did with all in my truck for 4 years now I'm in sticks and bricks and I'm ready to go back on the road trying to save up money to get me a van to get back out there so love traveling before I can't do it no more
As far as showering when I finally get on the road in my van…. I’m not sure yet. But I love your ideas. I’ll have to figure it out as I go. 💧woot!🚿 but I was looking up the waterless wipes and found waterless body wash and it ! Sounds great!
How to set up shower "stall" in back of NV 200. Open back doors (parallel w/van). Place dowel rod (or tree branch) across top of van doors.Hang a sheet (or blue tarp) over dowel for privacy. Take shower. Tip: cut a few inches off each end of dowel rod so it lies flat on top of doors.
Big tip: pack puppy pads with you and use as a floor mat to step on to when you walk out of the shower and have to dry off and get dress…..then throw it away….
This is the first video on this subject that actually showed what these facilities look like and how to use them. Good job! The Scrubzz and that water sprayer bottle are great ideas! I did purchase a pump shower similar to the one you have, and after testing it I am amazed how little water one really needs to shower well. Not on the road yet, but I am slowly preparing myself for some trial runs before I go all in. Thank you for your VERY informative video!
I think part of getting out on the road and the intimidation that we have on some of the shower facilities is that we don’t know what they fully look like. We don’t know how they work or they just are a bit iffy to us. That’s why I definitely wanted to show the truckstop shower especially because I know that I’ve heard several people make very cringe worthy statements about truckstops. But if you go to one of the big guys like pilot flying J or loves your always guaranteed to have a decent set up because they have standards they have to maintain. As for state parks each one is a little bit different but at the same time the basics are all there. I think that that’s also one of those things that’s very important to kind of get an idea of what to expect. As for planet fitness I was very fortunate that I was able to film inside so people can see Just how nice it really is.
Being a truck driver, I never thought about the shower would frighten anyone! I slept in many truck stops without a problem, except lot lizzards waking you. That's not as big of a deal anymore either, SO don't worry
@@JamesJones-kr9uv I completely agree I’ve never had a bad situation at a truckstop especially whenever you go to some of the big three well I guess for actually LOL but a lot of people have a preconceived notion as to why truckstops are based on that old history and I think that that’s where we need to start showing things like this so that people understand that not only are they safe but they’re also welcoming. I know there’s a lot of people who don’t even like to stop at a truck stop to get gas because they’re afraid of the situation and I think that is absolutely ludicrous. So I’m hoping that by videos like this people can understand that truckers are just cool people on the road to LOL
My friends always ask me why I stop at the Love's truck stops when I travel... they are always open and I have yet to find a Love's that is dirty. Staff are friendly and willing to help if you have questions.
I also have never had a bad situation with the truckstop. But I also am pretty particular as to which truckstops I stop out which could be part of that…
I enjoy a good truckstop shower from time to time and when I do have three showers that is amazing… But it’s a little bit pricey for me to use that as my main source which is why I have so many other options also
I think I've found a good way to have a hot shower 🚿 when away from tap water. I've gotten a two gallon garden sprayer and instead of using it for pesticide spraying I use regular water heated up preferred temperature. I can take a complete shower with less than one gallon of the water contained in the two gallon sprayer.
I know several people who do use that method and love it.. the only thing stopping me from doing so was that it was an odd shape for my space when it came to storing it...
When I had my camper van, I put a dishpan of warm water on a towel on the floor and sponge bathed out of that. Not perfect but got the pits and privates done. We'd go to the coin showers every 3-4 days otherwise. This was 30 years ago, can't imagine what it's like now with crowds. 💧💧😊✌️❤️🎶
I typically don’t have too much of a problem finding a good shower without having a line. In fact the main places that I go that have lines are truckstops. But it works out in the end because my staggering the different methods of keeping clean along the way it works out pretty well
I would rather spend the money on a State Park site and get a shower too. Sometimes they are just not available. Also, with a day pass to a State Park you can almost always go take a shower, especially if they are a pay shower, then they never mind. I just love State Parks so much. I travel just to go to them so they will be my number one favorite place to shower.
I agree I would rather use that option however sometimes it is simply doesn’t work out. Especially when the world kind of shut down a lot of the state parks also shut down the shower facilities and it made it extremely difficult so you had to be a little bit more creative
Hi Bunny :) I have a bunch of Truckers in my friendship circles and they really appreciate this vid regarding the Truck Stop Showers ..... you just made some big 18 - wheelers out there very appreciative 👍👍👍💕✌
I bought a $15 weed sprayer at Home Depot, spray painted it black (to absorb sunlight and warm the water). Change the tiny spray nozzle to a better one (Home Depot guy helped me) Fill this with water and set in the sun for an hour or so to get a warm shower easy. Also have a pop-up privacy tent to shower in
I was living off the grid in Eastern Michigan a few years back. The only thing available there was sponge baths. When I left there, I found a truck stop with clean shower rooms and I must have left the horn water run over me for 15 minutes before I even cracked open my soap dish. It was like heaven.
Or you could use a washcloth a bar of soap and bowl of water like we did in the Army . Whatever you do start at the top and work your way down. Have fun traveling and stay safe.
There are two wipes options I can suggest. Ready Bath cloths are used in hospital and elder care facilities. A thicker larger wipe than the usual baby wipes, you can do your entire body with one cloth most of the time. Sold at Amazon you can get them in a case of 8 packs totally 150 wipes for around $50. Epic wipes are towel size wipes made from bamboo fiber which makes them biodegradable. These wipes are are about 32 x 20 inches. Start at the top of your body down to your toes, skipping your nether parts. Do the nether parts last and toss it away. You can get a pack of 100 in 10 ct packs for about $25. Good alternatives in my experience. My go to is my Planet Fitness Black card.
Great share of those two types of wipes!!! I know there have been many things in the comments which have been helping others out and I know that will come in handy!!!
Thank you! I know that I use a lot of different options and so do the people that I know. So sharing the different options is very important because that way it allows everyone to see that there is no one single solution.
My Grandfather, Uncle and Dad were all truckers, so truck stops were highly recommended. The best food is where all the trucks are! A truck stop is home to me. ❤️ As a family Dad drove everywhere and I know all the stops from Denver to Lincoln NE on 76. I am all for safety and prevention. Better to be safe than sorry. Safe travels Bunny 😊✌🏼😎👍🏼
I agree truckstops are a great resource for us all. And it makes me happy to be able to share the positive stories instead of the creepy crawler stories that are associated so typically with these places. I’ve never had a bad experience at a truckstop
I think I recognize that state park, one of my favorites. On Amazon they sell a shower head that screws onto a 2L pop bottle that works well for a quick shower. I usually just put some hot water in a bowl and use a washcloth for a quick scrub down between showers. I use very little water and no disposable clothes.
I have that screw on shower you’re talking about, actually 2, I use an empty big dish detergent container the one with the handle and makes it easier than squeezing the soda bottle. I painted them black and stick them under the sun to heat up. They work great for a fast shower.
Yeah truck stop showering is great 👍. I mounted a propane tankless water heater and water tank and 12v pump to the back of my van so I can wash myself and to wash dishes. Shower shoes and shorts work great with this option. It's like a beach shower with heat lol
Thank you Bunny I had never seen a truck stop shower . So many ways to clean up. Here in Oklahoma we have had frozen water many times thru the years last Feb during that blizzard my whole town was without water We melted snow and filtered it with towels you do what you have to do .🤣
Absolutely! I think that’s the thing that we can all learn from videos like these there are so many different ways that people can maintain high gene wilder traveling or even if they need to in the sticks and bricks and don’t have access to running water.
Great video! Thanks. Didn’t know about those shower wipes. Amazon sells a silicone bidet that fits any standard water bottle I was also using it when Covid hit and couldn’t find TP easily, they come in 3s each a different color thus I use a different one to clean my feet and ….. the other parts too every night. I literally can’t go to bed without using them, is a great feeling to go to bed clean. Sorry maybe too much info, but hey is all about staying clean.
Thanks for watching.. I try to always just be my authentic self and share what works for me as I go so it might find its way into helping others along the way!!
Truck Stop & Planet Fitness showers one of my favorite! I use the same bucket and USB Shower Pump. I have not used the Scrubzz Bath Cloths, I'll have to try them out. Other options: • In Texas with the State Park Pass you can use the showers anytime without an extra cost or camping for the night. • Baby Wipes: Huggies 99.9% pure water extra thick. (I add about 1/4 cup of water to the bag) • Shower Pouch Full Body Wipes (About $5.00 per use) I really like these, but they are expensive. • DUDE Shower Body Wipes (80 cent per wipe) they are large and thick! BTW: Truck Stop Showers went up a $1.00. From $12.00 to $13.00. In California It's a $1.00 more. Great Video And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!
Planet Fitness black card member - besides great shower facilities, I LOVE the massage chairs & OMG, the water massage beds, respect after a full, long day of driving❣️ HOWEVER … one location in Texas (can’t recall which city) told me they didn’t honor the black card memberships! Say what???? I wasn’t happy at all! 🤨 I’ll try the Scrubzz but also like using the extra large, thick wipes (like a regular wash cloth) I have and I also have a portable shower I haven’t yet used. Safe travels❣️
Are you several different things which is why I didn’t want to shower shower curtain specifically. Sometimes I set up a shower curtain across the back doors other times I just set up a Travel blanket with magnets and sometimes I use a pop-up pod I didn’t want people to have just one thought process as to what works best for them though based on what I use by myself because I think all of those are a valid option
🤩 Ok well first order of business. There was a shower scene in this movie and since the camera showed the wrist and the forearm, I’m giving it an NC17 rating. Children get your parents permission. But 🤩 😯 bunny! This was the most informative how to keep clean on the road video I have ever seen. I have to save this one just to remember. I watch people sometimes struggling with it and I’m like get those spongy things. Ok well you just showed them. 👏🏼 yay 😁 Ok, dropping the flick to PG13, parental guidance suggested. 😉
It's funny because me and my wife are going camping at Enchanted Rock and we were looking up campsites and stuff online and your video happened to pop-up that's pretty awesome hopefully we get a good spot when we get there👍👍
I hope you enjoy your stay there! There’s tons of amazing hiking so definitely taking the nature trail but also get up to the top of the rock LOL it is fabulous
I used to take A full bath in a Rubbermaid tub (I weighed 98 lbs) i would fill it with water from a hose (friends house they didn't have a bathtub ) let it sit in the desert sun all day. At the end of the day I could wash my waist length hair and soak for a hour. It was a lot of trouble but a bath outside is a experience everyone should have once.
I am super glad that you found this to be helpful. I wanted to share what was working for me currently because I know there are a lot of different options out there but we’re going into a little bit more detail about them I hope that it helps people to determine if these things are best for them
I have a solar shower. It's nice because it hold 5 galleon, you just hang it and heat it in the sun. Depending on where you're at, it heats up hot. I'm in Arizona so an hr and it's almost too hot. It has a hose with a little spray nozzle. When done storing it is simple because it's a bag.
I had one of those but found it harder to use in certain areas because it wouldn't flow as well unless placed higher for the gravity feed. At the time I didn't have a roof rack so i would struggle with places to put it to use it. That is why I went to the usb pump and now i have to heat my water manually.... trade off...lol
Bunny's list: 1. Truck stop shower, private 2. State parks shower, can be private, or locker room style, semi-private 3. Gym membership, locker room style, semi-private (planet fitness, black membership, some have sauna, spa, tanning). 4.Urban or Field showering, inside the van, Scruu zzz Wipe cloths. Add H2O. 5. Inside the van, hair or body, Luna tech, pressure bottle. Hand pump, pressure sprayer in a bottle. About 1L. 6. At the van, outside, assemble a kit, pump, tubing, and shower wand. Bucket for clean water. 7. Sink , soap and water, sponge bath.
I had one of those at one point and found that so often when traveling in my car I could not find a place to hang it above head level.. so I changed into this one so I could more easily pump water to my hair...lol.. both work really well!!
I use the weed sprayer bottle with spray, works great if in warmer climate, use tarp for opened back doors. You are the smartest gal. Safe travels, as you say , have fun👍🤓
I just really wanted to highlight all the different things that I do use in my regular routine on the road and I hope that not only inspires others with some of the things that work but also encourages others to think outside of the box
I picked up a large garden sprayer, like a 2 gallon version. I spray painted it black. I can fill it up and leave it in the direct sunlight for an hour or so to warm it up. Then I can spray myself down, soap up and then rinse and I use maybe a gallon of water max.
I contemplated one of those but it didn't fit well into my van because it is an awkward size... so i opted for smaller things which could stow easier...
A lot of people are used to taking showers every day and when you go on the road it's kind of hard to do so I've trained myself over the last six months instead of taking a shower every day every three to five days during the time that I'm not showering I'm using the baby wipes which are working out fantastic. But thank you those soapy wipes you started the video off with that's soap up I don't need to rinse I'm going to order a pack and try him out. As always stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life sending a big Santa hug.✌✌💖💪🎅🚌🌻👍
Thank you! I really wanted to share what’s working for me currently and then I hope that it helps others to find something that will work and be manageable for them and their space
Exactly! I always say there is no one way to van life so what I do on my channel is just share the things that are working for me and I hope that some of those ideas help others to find what works best for them in their space
Absolutely. I think that we all have a different kind of journey that we are on when it comes to our hair and that no to people should be defined the same way based on how their hair type works. Therefore it’s inappropriate for me to try to tell somebody how to properly do their hair whenever I have the wrong kind. For example I would love to have curly hair however I know that a lot of my curly haired friend struggle with it so it’s a very different way of maintaining and taking care. Or even in this thread alone I had one woman who asked me about drying hair especially whenever it’s thicker I will never understand that struggle LOL
Great ideas!! I also like to keep a small container of rubbing alcohol and cotton pads with me for freshening up between showers. It evaporates quickly, so it won't leave moisture behind (important in cold weather or high humidity). Also, it's cooling to the skin, so it's awesome in hot weather.
Rubbing alcohol? I get so irritated by a few drops on my skin. Maybe it’s from using too much sanitizer.. I haven’t tried in my armpits. Thanks for the tip.
Actually that's really bad for your skin my dermatologist reminds me every time I see him because I use alcohol wipes on my face when breaking out. It's really drying and can lead to skin cracking
We've always used witch hazel because we found it to be less drying than alcohol but just as cooling - and it can be used "elsewhere" where alcohol would burn. As for washing without much water, I commented above.
Lume deodorant is another great addition for nomads. I still live in sticks & bricks & my hot water heater went out. I can’t afford to replace it right now so I ordered that exact shower pump you’ve got & I love it. I’m in no hurry to fix the water heater now. I heat 2 gallons to boiling & add it to 2 1/2 gallons cold water in a 5 gal bucket & it works great. I use much less water than I used to & I have zero complaints. It takes a little longer to plan a shower due to heating the water but other than that it’s great. I take it all camping & me & the grandkids are able to stay nice & clean. And, I love those sheets! Thanks for sharing!! Ima be ordering those for camping as well.
The little shower pump has been quite a game changer. It’s nice to have it at camp for a variety of different reasons including Showering. I’ve also found a super hot day I can plug it in and do a little bit of a mist and it feels much much better
Hot water heater usually don't need to be replaced if they're electric...just replace the two heating coils. For gas, the middle can be cleaned or replaced
I have the USB battery Shower and it works great! I put a rod between my two rear doors to hang the shower head and clip a towel across the doors and my shower stall is set up. I also tested the battery to see how long it would run. After 45 minutes - I gave up. Plenty of showers in one little charge.
Absolutely! The battery on this thing if you can charge it all the way to fall can keep on going and going it’s like the energizer bunny LOL I like the idea that you put up the shower curtain on a rod on the back in fact lady BugOut did that and I really liked how she had that set up. I sometimes will take a picnic blanket and stretched across the back using my industrial magnets but I also have a pop-up shower tent. I didn’t wanna show it in this particular video because I wanted to dedicate an entire video to it so people could understand why I like it and it not just take over the whole everything of the shower options lol
They have no-rinse liquid soaps (often used for those who are bed-bound so may find it at medical supply outlets) and a wash cloth and a small bowl of water to rinse out the washcloth. The washcloth I use is a Norwex face cloth. Soap is not always needed.
A washcloth with rubbing alcohol for hot, humid weather or rub oil on the skin and wipe off with a wet washcloth for cooler or dryer climates. Dry shampoo keeps my hair looking clean for a long time.
Great tips! Thanks for filling comfortable enough to share them I know that there’s a lot of people who’ve been reading the comments for additional information and they are find each one of these things to be helpful thank you
Truck stops are good to take showers I used to work at 1:00 so they come in handy and and everything but still stay safe out there and the different thing you can use to take a shower yeah there is and everything so stay safe be careful out there and thanks for sharing all these great videos I hope you had fun at your Meetup now look like you were having fun just like I said stay safe be careful and stay warm and happy travels 💜💜🙏🙏🤠🤠
Thank you for all the great ideas on showering from the van....Some I knew, some I didn't... If I may add one... I use a 1 gallon garden sprayer, the kind with a pump handle in the top that pressurizes it & has a wand on a hose to spray out of... I purchased a new one and spray painted it black. I set in in the sun for the day and shower with it before I go to bed. No electricity to pump or heat the water... just my 2 cents. Thanks again for the great vid!!!
I am so glad that you found this to be helpful! I always try to share what works for me and then I hope that it helps others in their choices as well. There are so many different solutions to each and everything that we do so there is no wrong or right way only lots of suggestions LOL
Hello. You mentioned the little scanny thing. Is that something you get previous - like a gym membership key card? Garbage Pal Kid!!! LOL Thank you for the showering ideas!!
It is on the app for the gym Once you sign up you can download the app and it’ll allow you to find locations have access to your rewards and then also plan a fitness plan if you are interested in using the gym itself
Thank you so much for watching and always having such kind words. I just hope to always share the things that are working for me in hopes that they will help others
Thank you! I always enjoy sharing the different things that are working for me and then also the different adventures that you can go on while traveling. I hope to encourage others to live life more fully and have affective manners for which they travel
Another place I check out are community rec centers and some county camp ground or RV parks. I just call around and asks when I m in a new area and want a shower. Great video. These other options are usually under 5.00
Absolutely. I also use the iOverland or app to locate showers. I would’ve Mentioned that in the video but I feel like that complicates things for first timers so giving more broad stroke responses made a bit more sense. However eventually I will do a bigger Video for overlander just explaining why it’s valuable to nomads
I like that you mentioned the cost. Im on the Colorado river in Ehrenberg camping free. Little 200 foot trail from camp to my own private beach! Im so happy! Beautiful place! Have fun and be happy!😁
No problem sorry it took me a few days I’ve been having some computer issues and I couldn’t get the video to edit. So I had to wait until I could actually sit down inside of a coffee shop and pulled up a different way.
@@BunnyPlaysHere I knew you would get it eventually. Hey, I bought the Ivation orange shower set, and the Lunatec blue bottle, but I opted for the bigger unit (1000ml). Will you still get an affiliate benefit for that? I bought a few other things I had in my cart, do you get any benefit for that? I really enjoy your videos, so I want to contribute : )
spot on excellent vid!! i have a joolca nomad setup with a shower tent...but those Scrubzz i am getting me some of those and the lunatec!! thank you thank you!
I just subscribe to your channel and I’m so glad I found you I think that you have such a positive attitude and in the short time I m been watching you have informed me so much about nomadic living I have turned a 10/5 cargo trailer into my little camper and I really been enjoying pulling it but I haven’t spent over night in it yet but you have given me a lot of information about how to conserve water and enjoy 😊 my adventures thank you 😊 and enjoy your travel’s and be safe.
HA! I hadn't thought about Garbage Patch Kids for a long time! I've had pretty good luck asking about showers at private or municipal campgrounds, and they'll often let you shower for a few bucks. (This usually doesn't work at State Parks, where they reserve facilities for paying campers, though.) One place I regularly travel to has $3 showers at a town campground, and then I camp outside of town on free national forest land. Outside the van, I use a Helio foot pumped shower, which is also what I use to clean off my kayak before packing it up, so it does double duty. But I might have to check out that bottle for quick rinses, so thanks for sharing!
I had looked at one of these football showers and decided that I would instead of the USB one. It wasn’t that one was better than the other it was just a preference thing but I did really like the concept of these
Thank you so much! I just like to take all the things that work for me and share them with others so I’m hoping that this video helps others find their way that works best for them
Thank you so much! I just always try to share things that are currently working for me in hopes that they might help others to make decisions that will work for them
I try to avoid super sketchy places… I have a pretty good sense of what I feel comfortable with and what I do not and a lot of times if I pull into the truckstop I typically stay at the big three you know pilot flying J or loves LOL
Wow. I loved this video. I don't know about showering at a gas station, but I love the Scrubzz and Planet Fitness. Thanks a lot for just great demonstrations.
Truck stops are great,safe an clean. That said loves and pilot/ flying J shows are pricey, truck driver get free showers for fueling, when your company's buying thousands of gallons of fuel monthly, what a free shower.
No problem!! I always like to share everything that is working for me and am always up to spreading the good ideas to others who might be in search also!!
I was hoping to add a photo, but can’t figure that out. I like this stuff. Sometimes hospitals send it home after surgery. I found it online and I love it. Medline Remedy with Olivamine Foaming Body Cleanser. I don’t like it for my hair, which I think I just need to buzz.
Unfortunately CZcams does not allow you to do a picture comments at this time. Which actually works out for the best because I can only imagine if they did someone would figure out how to exploit that and then people would have crazy things in their comments LOL
I SO need those shades! They are so cool. Thanks so much for all of this showering info. AND for "Showering Your Love to the People!!!" ;) Great video!
@@BunnyPlaysHere I do the same! Great minds think alike. My 22 year old daughter watches your videos with me and we are trying to figure out a pattern of what glasses are your favorites by watching to see what you are doing when you wear them. Lol. Yeah, we are bored from being closed in because of the cold. We love your videos, but we're super nuts trying to guess your moods from your shades. Hehe. I'm fixing to start searching for some rainbow ones like that. I find a lot of mine on eBay. Girl, keep on keeping on with those cool shades! ;)
I have a larger capacity version of the pressurized water bottle. It's from the gardening section for misting plants and applying bug spray mixture. Works great for quick showering..
Thank you! I have several different methods which currently are working for me as you can see and I hope that they can help out someone else who might be just getting started
Hi Bunny, my first time meeting you. Thank you for this great informational video on nomad showering. I am hoping to car camp for the 1st time this year. My Fiat is like 1/3 the size of your 'small van' LOL. Stay safe!
Super welcome.. I think that there are so many ideas and options out there that there is no one true right answer so being able to share what works for me is something that I wanted to do so that others can have some of that info.
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! I love to share adventures and really cool places that you can go but also the way that I personally travel and what helps me along the way. I hope you enjoy all of the fun and uploads!
I have some updating to do but it requires that I have a very strong Wi-Fi connection so it’s been a little bit hard to do but I plan on adding a lot of really cool new locations to it as soon as I do have that option
@@nwlady1844 Thank you so much you didn’t have to do that that was so kind!!! Whenever I have an opportunity to update the map I’ll make sure to let everyone know that the updates have been made
Glad the video can help point you in the right direction. There are so many unique ways to keep clean but these are a few that have been working for me in the last 5 years!!
For cleansing without much water I use a product called Aloe Vesta. I have been using it for years for daily cleansing and during travels and never have had any reaction to it. (My Mom used it in the nursing home for 5 years back in the early 2000s) It is a foam that you apply from a pump bottle, then wipe around (similar to the foam wipes you used). The directions say you do not need to rinse, but I usually like to take a damp washcloth and wipe down afterward. BTW: it also says it can be used as a shampoo -- although I have never tried it -- hair is too long for that!)
Thank you!!! I really wanted to share this video to let people know there are so many different ways to take care of this on the road. OPtions out there for us all no matter our budget or travel style!!
Excellent vlog! Bunny you’re always so thorough, you’re one of a kind (in a very positive way). I love your enthusiasm, variety of topics, and your made for broadcasting voice. You maximize your gifts. Wishing you continued safe travels. 😊
Thank you! It’s always my goal to share the things that are working for me in the most concise way I can in hopes that it will help someone else. So thank you for watching
Thanks for coming by the channel and enjoying the video!! I always try to share what makes adventures possible including living comfortably in the van!!
I love watching all these videos you all put out. I am thinking about going out on the road with my 3 yr old baby girl. I just need all these Ideas you all have. I love this life you all have.
I also use that, but I have found that it’s handy to also have other methods because in some areas I haven’t been able to find planet fitness locations even though I typically do pretty well sometimes you just aren’t close to the gym unfortunately
Question of the Day: What is your favorite method for showering?
Probably the gym membership. Yet an occasional truck stop would be nice as well. For ease, the soapy sponges. 😊
@@sandracarpenter144 I've done truck stops I've done gyms I've done friends I've even took a shower out in the middle of the desert in the behind my truck or in my truck I've done it in a lot of places when I lived in my truck and I miss doing that cuz I did with all in my truck for 4 years now I'm in sticks and bricks and I'm ready to go back on the road trying to save up money to get me a van to get back out there so love traveling before I can't do it no more
My favorite is probably hot showers in campgrounds, but I'll get clean in any way I can as long as it keeps me on the road traveling.
As far as showering when I finally get on the road in my van…. I’m not sure yet. But I love your ideas. I’ll have to figure it out as I go. 💧woot!🚿 but I was looking up the waterless wipes and found waterless body wash and it ! Sounds great!
The thing I worry about the waterless products is if you're not rinsing off, are you really getting the stank off of ya?? Or just covering it up?
How to set up shower "stall" in back of NV 200. Open back doors (parallel w/van). Place dowel rod (or tree branch) across top of van doors.Hang a sheet (or blue tarp) over dowel for privacy. Take shower. Tip: cut a few inches off each end of dowel rod so it lies flat on top of doors.
I have done that or even just used magnets so I don't have to keep up with a rod...
Big tip: pack puppy pads with you and use as a floor mat to step on to when you walk out of the shower and have to dry off and get dress…..then throw it away….
This is the first video on this subject that actually showed what these facilities look like and how to use them. Good job! The Scrubzz and that water sprayer bottle are great ideas! I did purchase a pump shower similar to the one you have, and after testing it I am amazed how little water one really needs to shower well. Not on the road yet, but I am slowly preparing myself for some trial runs before I go all in. Thank you for your VERY informative video!
I think part of getting out on the road and the intimidation that we have on some of the shower facilities is that we don’t know what they fully look like. We don’t know how they work or they just are a bit iffy to us. That’s why I definitely wanted to show the truckstop shower especially because I know that I’ve heard several people make very cringe worthy statements about truckstops. But if you go to one of the big guys like pilot flying J or loves your always guaranteed to have a decent set up because they have standards they have to maintain. As for state parks each one is a little bit different but at the same time the basics are all there. I think that that’s also one of those things that’s very important to kind of get an idea of what to expect. As for planet fitness I was very fortunate that I was able to film inside so people can see Just how nice it really is.
@@BunnyPlaysHere Thank You so much for doing this. I was scared to death of the truck stop shower. Now I'm not. 🤗🥰
Being a truck driver, I never thought about the shower would frighten anyone! I slept in many truck stops without a problem, except lot lizzards waking you. That's not as big of a deal anymore either, SO don't worry
@@JamesJones-kr9uv I completely agree I’ve never had a bad situation at a truckstop especially whenever you go to some of the big three well I guess for actually LOL but a lot of people have a preconceived notion as to why truckstops are based on that old history and I think that that’s where we need to start showing things like this so that people understand that not only are they safe but they’re also welcoming. I know there’s a lot of people who don’t even like to stop at a truck stop to get gas because they’re afraid of the situation and I think that is absolutely ludicrous. So I’m hoping that by videos like this people can understand that truckers are just cool people on the road to LOL
The new apparently have not watched very many CZcams videos about van lifers
My friends always ask me why I stop at the Love's truck stops when I travel... they are always open and I have yet to find a Love's that is dirty. Staff are friendly and willing to help if you have questions.
And well lit, and usually safe...lol
I also have never had a bad situation with the truckstop. But I also am pretty particular as to which truckstops I stop out which could be part of that…
I do like the wipes for every night. At truck stops, if you have a free member card, you get fuel points for free showers and food discounts
I enjoy a good truckstop shower from time to time and when I do have three showers that is amazing… But it’s a little bit pricey for me to use that as my main source which is why I have so many other options also
I think I've found a good way to have a hot shower 🚿 when away from tap water. I've gotten a two gallon garden sprayer and instead of using it for pesticide spraying I use regular water heated up preferred temperature. I can take a complete shower with less than one gallon of the water contained in the two gallon sprayer.
I know several people who do use that method and love it.. the only thing stopping me from doing so was that it was an odd shape for my space when it came to storing it...
When I had my camper van, I put a dishpan of warm water on a towel on the floor and sponge bathed out of that. Not perfect but got the pits and privates done. We'd go to the coin showers every 3-4 days otherwise. This was 30 years ago, can't imagine what it's like now with crowds. 💧💧😊✌️❤️🎶
I typically don’t have too much of a problem finding a good shower without having a line. In fact the main places that I go that have lines are truckstops. But it works out in the end because my staggering the different methods of keeping clean along the way it works out pretty well
I would rather spend the money on a State Park site and get a shower too. Sometimes they are just not available. Also, with a day pass to a State Park you can almost always go take a shower, especially if they are a pay shower, then they never mind. I just love State Parks so much. I travel just to go to them so they will be my number one favorite place to shower.
I agree I would rather use that option however sometimes it is simply doesn’t work out. Especially when the world kind of shut down a lot of the state parks also shut down the shower facilities and it made it extremely difficult so you had to be a little bit more creative
Hi Bunny :)
I have a bunch of Truckers in my friendship circles and they really appreciate this vid regarding the Truck Stop Showers ..... you just made some big 18 - wheelers out there very appreciative 👍👍👍💕✌
Very cool! Not a bad thing to have truckers on your side LOL
I bought a $15 weed sprayer at Home Depot, spray painted it black (to absorb sunlight and warm the water). Change the tiny spray nozzle to a better one (Home Depot guy helped me) Fill this with water and set in the sun for an hour or so to get a warm shower easy. Also have a pop-up privacy tent to shower in
Smart to paint it black!!! Very smart!!
I was living off the grid in Eastern Michigan a few years back. The only thing available there was sponge baths. When I left there, I found a truck stop with clean shower rooms and I must have left the horn water run over me for 15 minutes before I even cracked open my soap dish. It was like heaven.
lol.... i agree... when spending time in the desert i felt like a 10 minute free fall of water was the best thing on earth...lol
I love the rinse free cloths you demonstrated. Your water conservation tips are great.
They work super well and are great for a little clean up after a hike or a good clean up in the evenings!
Or you could use a washcloth a bar of soap and bowl of water like we did in the Army . Whatever you do start at the top and work your way down. Have fun traveling and stay safe.
Yes that is another way to get it done
I use planet fitness and truck stops. I like PF for the price and the truck stops because they clean them after each use.
Same... that is a much less aggressive price point at Planet Fitness!! But sometimes a shower at a truck stop is just what I need!!
There are two wipes options I can suggest. Ready Bath cloths are used in hospital and elder care facilities. A thicker larger wipe than the usual baby wipes, you can do your entire body with one cloth most of the time. Sold at Amazon you can get them in a case of 8 packs totally 150 wipes for around
$50.
Epic wipes are towel size wipes made from bamboo fiber which makes them biodegradable. These wipes are are about 32 x 20 inches. Start at the top of your body down to your toes, skipping your nether parts. Do the nether parts last and toss it away. You can get a pack of 100 in 10 ct packs for about $25. Good alternatives in my experience. My go to is my Planet Fitness Black card.
Great share of those two types of wipes!!! I know there have been many things in the comments which have been helping others out and I know that will come in handy!!!
Bunny this was absolutely the best SHOWER 🚿 video because you gave multitude of ways🚿 safe travels
Thank you! I know that I use a lot of different options and so do the people that I know. So sharing the different options is very important because that way it allows everyone to see that there is no one single solution.
My Grandfather, Uncle and Dad were all truckers, so truck stops were highly recommended. The best food is where all the trucks are! A truck stop is home to me. ❤️ As a family Dad drove everywhere and I know all the stops from Denver to Lincoln NE on 76. I am all for safety and prevention. Better to be safe than sorry. Safe travels Bunny 😊✌🏼😎👍🏼
I agree truckstops are a great resource for us all. And it makes me happy to be able to share the positive stories instead of the creepy crawler stories that are associated so typically with these places. I’ve never had a bad experience at a truckstop
I think I recognize that state park, one of my favorites. On Amazon they sell a shower head that screws onto a 2L pop bottle that works well for a quick shower. I usually just put some hot water in a bowl and use a washcloth for a quick scrub down between showers. I use very little water and no disposable clothes.
Do you recognize that state park LOL I’m pretty sure that you do! It’s one of my favorite places to go in all of Missouri
@@BunnyPlaysHere I think I've used that very shower. HaHa!!
I have that screw on shower you’re talking about, actually 2, I use an empty big dish detergent container the one with the handle and makes it easier than squeezing the soda bottle. I painted them black and stick them under the sun to heat up. They work great for a fast shower.
Bunny is just the best..practical methods to keep clean and smelling great ..I bet that she is just the most fun person to know..
I try to always keep it upbeat attitude and also keep a high energy high paced version Vanlife. So if that makes me fun yay!!
Rubber doorstop for that truck stop shower door! Use if staying in a motel, too.
When they do have one I do sometimes use those also
Carry a weapon into hotels, even if it hornet spray.
I always keep one in my backpack. It’s so so practical.
Yeah truck stop showering is great 👍. I mounted a propane tankless water heater and water tank and 12v pump to the back of my van so I can wash myself and to wash dishes. Shower shoes and shorts work great with this option. It's like a beach shower with heat lol
what do you do with the grey water? just dump it on the ground?
I just let it run on the ground and I use my shower for washing dishes too. I didn't put a sink in this build but might in the next build.🚐
Thank you Bunny I had never seen a truck stop shower . So many ways to clean up. Here in Oklahoma we have had frozen water many times thru the years last Feb during that blizzard my whole town was without water We melted snow and filtered it with towels you do what you have to do .🤣
Absolutely! I think that’s the thing that we can all learn from videos like these there are so many different ways that people can maintain high gene wilder traveling or even if they need to in the sticks and bricks and don’t have access to running water.
Great video! Thanks. Didn’t know about those shower wipes. Amazon sells a silicone bidet that fits any standard water bottle I was also using it when Covid hit and couldn’t find TP easily, they come in 3s each a different color thus I use a different one to clean my feet and ….. the other parts too every night. I literally can’t go to bed without using them, is a great feeling to go to bed clean. Sorry maybe too much info, but hey is all about staying clean.
Never to much info when it comes to the community comments that can help others also
Thank you for all the useful information. You have such a vibrant personality, so bubbly yet genuine. 😊
Thanks for watching.. I try to always just be my authentic self and share what works for me as I go so it might find its way into helping others along the way!!
Truck Stop & Planet Fitness showers one of my favorite! I use the same bucket and USB Shower Pump.
I have not used the Scrubzz Bath Cloths, I'll have to try them out.
Other options:
• In Texas with the State Park Pass you can use the showers anytime without an extra cost or camping for the night.
• Baby Wipes: Huggies 99.9% pure water extra thick. (I add about 1/4 cup of water to the bag)
• Shower Pouch Full Body Wipes (About $5.00 per use) I really like these, but they are expensive.
• DUDE Shower Body Wipes (80 cent per wipe) they are large and thick!
BTW: Truck Stop Showers went up a $1.00. From $12.00 to $13.00. In California It's a $1.00 more.
Great Video And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!
I absolutely love how many different pairs of sunglasses you featured in this video. 😍
Thank you! I’m videos that I film over several days we always get the best of all the fun that comes out of the sunglass stash
Planet Fitness black card member - besides great shower facilities, I LOVE the massage chairs & OMG, the water massage beds, respect after a full, long day of driving❣️ HOWEVER … one location in Texas (can’t recall which city) told me they didn’t honor the black card memberships! Say what???? I wasn’t happy at all! 🤨
I’ll try the Scrubzz but also like using the extra large, thick wipes (like a regular wash cloth) I have and I also have a portable shower I haven’t yet used. Safe travels❣️
That is very strange.. I would call corporate in that regard because if it is listed as a black card club they have to honor that
I like your little pump. Still want to see your shower curtain, too! Bet it's cute!
Are you several different things which is why I didn’t want to shower shower curtain specifically. Sometimes I set up a shower curtain across the back doors other times I just set up a Travel blanket with magnets and sometimes I use a pop-up pod I didn’t want people to have just one thought process as to what works best for them though based on what I use by myself because I think all of those are a valid option
🤩 Ok well first order of business. There was a shower scene in this movie and since the camera showed the wrist and the forearm, I’m giving it an NC17 rating. Children get your parents permission. But 🤩 😯 bunny! This was the most informative how to keep clean on the road video I have ever seen. I have to save this one just to remember. I watch people sometimes struggling with it and I’m like get those spongy things. Ok well you just showed them. 👏🏼 yay 😁 Ok, dropping the flick to PG13, parental guidance suggested. 😉
LOL the funny thing was I still was fully clothed with the arm in the shower I was just checking the water LOL
1st time I watched you and you are a very good presenter. Thanks
Thank you!!! I always try to share what is working best for me on the road and also through the different locations that you can visit!!!
Love all the options you show! I have to get the little sponges and the lunatec thingy!!!
the lunatec thing was inspired by Billie!!
It's funny because me and my wife are going camping at Enchanted Rock and we were looking up campsites and stuff online and your video happened to pop-up that's pretty awesome hopefully we get a good spot when we get there👍👍
I hope you enjoy your stay there! There’s tons of amazing hiking so definitely taking the nature trail but also get up to the top of the rock LOL it is fabulous
@@BunnyPlaysHere 👍👍
I used to take A full bath in a Rubbermaid tub (I weighed 98 lbs) i would fill it with water from a hose (friends house they didn't have a bathtub ) let it sit in the desert sun all day. At the end of the day I could wash my waist length hair and soak for a hour. It was a lot of trouble but a bath outside is a experience everyone should have once.
I am super glad that you found this to be helpful. I wanted to share what was working for me currently because I know there are a lot of different options out there but we’re going into a little bit more detail about them I hope that it helps people to determine if these things are best for them
You've got nice contents. You explain things very well, too!
I have a solar shower. It's nice because it hold 5 galleon, you just hang it and heat it in the sun. Depending on where you're at, it heats up hot. I'm in Arizona so an hr and it's almost too hot. It has a hose with a little spray nozzle. When done storing it is simple because it's a bag.
I had one of those but found it harder to use in certain areas because it wouldn't flow as well unless placed higher for the gravity feed. At the time I didn't have a roof rack so i would struggle with places to put it to use it. That is why I went to the usb pump and now i have to heat my water manually.... trade off...lol
Bunny's list:
1. Truck stop shower, private
2. State parks shower, can be private, or locker room style, semi-private
3. Gym membership, locker room style, semi-private (planet fitness, black membership, some have sauna, spa, tanning).
4.Urban or Field showering, inside the van, Scruu zzz Wipe cloths. Add H2O.
5. Inside the van, hair or body, Luna tech, pressure bottle. Hand pump, pressure sprayer in a bottle. About 1L.
6. At the van, outside, assemble a kit, pump, tubing, and shower wand. Bucket for clean water.
7. Sink , soap and water, sponge bath.
Thanks for the video Bunny. I can tell you the best shower I ever had. Louisiana, outdoors, warm rain with a lover. Best shower ever.
Interesting…
A solar-heated water bag coupled with a collecting pan and hand operated pump to recirculate shower water.
I had one of those at one point and found that so often when traveling in my car I could not find a place to hang it above head level.. so I changed into this one so I could more easily pump water to my hair...lol.. both work really well!!
Boil a kettle fill a bucket, strip wash. Easy! 😁
That is also one way to do it
I use the weed sprayer bottle with spray, works great if in warmer climate, use tarp for opened back doors. You are the smartest gal. Safe travels, as you say , have fun👍🤓
I have seen several friends who also have used the weed sprayer it just takes up an awkward footprint in my van otherwise I might use that also
Loved all the different ways you showed to take a shower.
I just really wanted to highlight all the different things that I do use in my regular routine on the road and I hope that not only inspires others with some of the things that work but also encourages others to think outside of the box
I picked up a large garden sprayer, like a 2 gallon version. I spray painted it black. I can fill it up and leave it in the direct sunlight for an hour or so to warm it up. Then I can spray myself down, soap up and then rinse and I use maybe a gallon of water max.
I contemplated one of those but it didn't fit well into my van because it is an awkward size... so i opted for smaller things which could stow easier...
A lot of people are used to taking showers every day and when you go on the road it's kind of hard to do so I've trained myself over the last six months instead of taking a shower every day every three to five days during the time that I'm not showering I'm using the baby wipes which are working out fantastic. But thank you those soapy wipes you started the video off with that's soap up I don't need to rinse I'm going to order a pack and try him out. As always stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life sending a big Santa hug.✌✌💖💪🎅🚌🌻👍
I agree!!! It is an adjustment
good information about showering during van life
Thank you! I really wanted to share what’s working for me currently and then I hope that it helps others to find something that will work and be manageable for them and their space
Everyone has so many different ways to dealing with the issues of van life and camping outdoors stores probably have solutions as well..
Exactly! I always say there is no one way to van life so what I do on my channel is just share the things that are working for me and I hope that some of those ideas help others to find what works best for them in their space
“Hair journey” 🤣🤣🤣 so true👍
Absolutely. I think that we all have a different kind of journey that we are on when it comes to our hair and that no to people should be defined the same way based on how their hair type works. Therefore it’s inappropriate for me to try to tell somebody how to properly do their hair whenever I have the wrong kind. For example I would love to have curly hair however I know that a lot of my curly haired friend struggle with it so it’s a very different way of maintaining and taking care. Or even in this thread alone I had one woman who asked me about drying hair especially whenever it’s thicker I will never understand that struggle LOL
Great ideas!! I also like to keep a small container of rubbing alcohol and cotton pads with me for freshening up between showers. It evaporates quickly, so it won't leave moisture behind (important in cold weather or high humidity). Also, it's cooling to the skin, so it's awesome in hot weather.
That is smart!!!
Rubbing alcohol? I get so irritated by a few drops on my skin. Maybe it’s from using too much sanitizer.. I haven’t tried in my armpits. Thanks for the tip.
Actually that's really bad for your skin my dermatologist reminds me every time I see him because I use alcohol wipes on my face when breaking out. It's really drying and can lead to skin cracking
I buy multi purpose alcohol wipes from Kroger. They are fantastic! Brand name is Germisept.
We've always used witch hazel because we found it to be less drying than alcohol but just as cooling - and it can be used "elsewhere" where alcohol would burn.
As for washing without much water, I commented above.
Lume deodorant is another great addition for nomads. I still live in sticks & bricks & my hot water heater went out. I can’t afford to replace it right now so I ordered that exact shower pump you’ve got & I love it. I’m in no hurry to fix the water heater now. I heat 2 gallons to boiling & add it to 2 1/2 gallons cold water in a 5 gal bucket & it works great. I use much less water than I used to & I have zero complaints. It takes a little longer to plan a shower due to heating the water but other than that it’s great. I take it all camping & me & the grandkids are able to stay nice & clean. And, I love those sheets! Thanks for sharing!! Ima be ordering those for camping as well.
The little shower pump has been quite a game changer. It’s nice to have it at camp for a variety of different reasons including Showering. I’ve also found a super hot day I can plug it in and do a little bit of a mist and it feels much much better
Hot water heater usually don't need to be replaced if they're electric...just replace the two heating coils. For gas, the middle can be cleaned or replaced
@@huckleberrychris hey thanks! I’m pretty sure it’s gas but that’s definitely worth double checking. I appreciate that info!
I have the USB battery Shower and it works great! I put a rod between my two rear doors to hang the shower head and clip a towel across the doors and my shower stall is set up. I also tested the battery to see how long it would run. After 45 minutes - I gave up. Plenty of showers in one little charge.
Absolutely! The battery on this thing if you can charge it all the way to fall can keep on going and going it’s like the energizer bunny LOL I like the idea that you put up the shower curtain on a rod on the back in fact lady BugOut did that and I really liked how she had that set up. I sometimes will take a picnic blanket and stretched across the back using my industrial magnets but I also have a pop-up shower tent. I didn’t wanna show it in this particular video because I wanted to dedicate an entire video to it so people could understand why I like it and it not just take over the whole everything of the shower options lol
By the way I received your amazing piece of mail and I’m going to be highlighting it very soon because oh my gosh you guys are awesome!
@@BunnyPlaysHere Glad you like it!!
I think I'd like to make a diy 0 waste version of the no rinse bath wipes... I love the water bottle!
Let me know if you do!
I just looked up … and found rinse free body wash! Woot!
They have no-rinse liquid soaps (often used for those who are bed-bound so may find it at medical supply outlets) and a wash cloth and a small bowl of water to rinse out the washcloth. The washcloth I use is a Norwex face cloth. Soap is not always needed.
I could see that being a great option
Yes indeed they do!!
I also use Norwex but I like these for a shower without a shower
A washcloth with rubbing alcohol for hot, humid weather or rub oil on the skin and wipe off with a wet washcloth for cooler or dryer climates. Dry shampoo keeps my hair looking clean for a long time.
Great tips! Thanks for filling comfortable enough to share them I know that there’s a lot of people who’ve been reading the comments for additional information and they are find each one of these things to be helpful thank you
Truck stops are good to take showers I used to work at 1:00 so they come in handy and and everything but still stay safe out there and the different thing you can use to take a shower yeah there is and everything so stay safe be careful out there and thanks for sharing all these great videos I hope you had fun at your Meetup now look like you were having fun just like I said stay safe be careful and stay warm and happy travels 💜💜🙏🙏🤠🤠
I know you will find away to do so. Love the Towels
Thanks.. I just added all the links after not having been able to for a few days... :)
This is the best most descriptive vid ever you are great
Thank you so much! I just wanna put all the information out there so anyone who is interested can definitely have access to these ideas
I had no idea..lol
That was fun and informative
Thanks!! I always try to share all that works for me.. so I have so many options I use regularly I had to share!!
Thank you for all the great ideas on showering from the van....Some I knew, some I didn't... If I may add one... I use a 1 gallon garden sprayer, the kind with a pump handle in the top that pressurizes it & has a wand on a hose to spray out of... I purchased a new one and spray painted it black. I set in in the sun for the day and shower with it before I go to bed. No electricity to pump or heat the water... just my 2 cents. Thanks again for the great vid!!!
Your personality is so awesome! I have been thinking of ways to shower n keep clean while leaving in a van/camper.Your video really helped so much!
I am so glad that you found this to be helpful! I always try to share what works for me and then I hope that it helps others in their choices as well. There are so many different solutions to each and everything that we do so there is no wrong or right way only lots of suggestions LOL
Hello. You mentioned the little scanny thing. Is that something you get previous - like a gym membership key card? Garbage Pal Kid!!! LOL Thank you for the showering ideas!!
It is on the app for the gym Once you sign up you can download the app and it’ll allow you to find locations have access to your rewards and then also plan a fitness plan if you are interested in using the gym itself
@@BunnyPlaysHere Thank you!
....💖Love This Bunny, Thanks So Much ~ I Learn So Much From You ~ Stay Safe💖....
Thank you so much for watching and always having such kind words. I just hope to always share the things that are working for me in hopes that they will help others
So much fun on your channel 🙏🌈😊
Thank you! I always enjoy sharing the different things that are working for me and then also the different adventures that you can go on while traveling. I hope to encourage others to live life more fully and have affective manners for which they travel
Another place I check out are community rec centers and some county camp ground or RV parks. I just call around and asks when I m in a new area and want a shower. Great video. These other options are usually under 5.00
Absolutely. I also use the iOverland or app to locate showers. I would’ve Mentioned that in the video but I feel like that complicates things for first timers so giving more broad stroke responses made a bit more sense. However eventually I will do a bigger Video for overlander just explaining why it’s valuable to nomads
I like that you mentioned the cost. Im on the Colorado river in Ehrenberg camping free. Little 200 foot trail from camp to my own private beach! Im so happy! Beautiful place! Have fun and be happy!😁
Thanks for posting the link for those shower accessories!
No problem sorry it took me a few days I’ve been having some computer issues and I couldn’t get the video to edit. So I had to wait until I could actually sit down inside of a coffee shop and pulled up a different way.
@@BunnyPlaysHere
I knew you would get it eventually. Hey, I bought the Ivation orange shower set, and the Lunatec blue bottle, but I opted for the bigger unit (1000ml). Will you still get an affiliate benefit for that? I bought a few other things I had in my cart, do you get any benefit for that? I really enjoy your videos, so I want to contribute : )
spot on excellent vid!! i have a joolca nomad setup with a shower tent...but those Scrubzz i am getting me some of those and the lunatec!! thank you thank you!
No problem! And I’m going to be looking into your set up also… Thanks for sharing
When i drove truck we would stop flying j they have bath tub and shower really nice
I ordered some of the bath sponges upon your recommendation. We kayak some, and whew, we stink!
They are sooo helpful!!! I have found that a quick clean up even after a hike I feel so much more refreshed using them!
I just subscribe to your channel and I’m so glad I found you I think that you have such a positive attitude and in the short time I m been watching you have informed me so much about nomadic living I have turned a 10/5 cargo trailer into my little camper and I really been enjoying pulling it but I haven’t spent over night in it yet but you have given me a lot of information about how to conserve water and enjoy 😊 my adventures thank you 😊 and enjoy your travel’s and be safe.
HA! I hadn't thought about Garbage Patch Kids for a long time! I've had pretty good luck asking about showers at private or municipal campgrounds, and they'll often let you shower for a few bucks. (This usually doesn't work at State Parks, where they reserve facilities for paying campers, though.) One place I regularly travel to has $3 showers at a town campground, and then I camp outside of town on free national forest land. Outside the van, I use a Helio foot pumped shower, which is also what I use to clean off my kayak before packing it up, so it does double duty. But I might have to check out that bottle for quick rinses, so thanks for sharing!
I had looked at one of these football showers and decided that I would instead of the USB one. It wasn’t that one was better than the other it was just a preference thing but I did really like the concept of these
In Texas our STATE park offer an annual day pass for 75.00. It good to use it and spend the night at a cheap/free campsite.
This was a GREAT BIG HELP never thought about Planet Fitness
Planet fitness is such a great place to stop off. I was very pleased to have found out how inexpensive they really are
Good video Bunny, lots of great information. 🌵🌻😊🦋🌼🦎🦂🌵
Thank you so much! I just like to take all the things that work for me and share them with others so I’m hoping that this video helps others find their way that works best for them
Brilliant video Bunny. Excellent information 👌
Thank you so much! I just always try to share things that are currently working for me in hopes that they might help others to make decisions that will work for them
Great info 🙂. Love those little towels (a spray bottle with water might be perfect match.
They work out so well together
When I was an over the road driver I took some showers in some sketchy places. Lol
I try to avoid super sketchy places… I have a pretty good sense of what I feel comfortable with and what I do not and a lot of times if I pull into the truckstop I typically stay at the big three you know pilot flying J or loves LOL
Wow. I loved this video. I don't know about showering at a gas station, but I love the Scrubzz and Planet Fitness. Thanks a lot for just great demonstrations.
Truck stops are great,safe an clean. That said loves and pilot/ flying J shows are pricey, truck driver get free showers for fueling, when your company's buying thousands of gallons of fuel monthly, what a free shower.
@@JamesJones-kr9uv that's my personal preference. I'm sure they are safe and clean. I just don't wanna use them. That's all.
No problem!! I always like to share everything that is working for me and am always up to spreading the good ideas to others who might be in search also!!
You can be rewarded for your purchases in store and get free showers also as a regular person from time to time!!
I was hoping to add a photo, but can’t figure that out. I like this stuff. Sometimes hospitals send it home after surgery. I found it online and I love it. Medline Remedy with Olivamine Foaming Body Cleanser. I don’t like it for my hair, which I think I just need to buzz.
Unfortunately CZcams does not allow you to do a picture comments at this time. Which actually works out for the best because I can only imagine if they did someone would figure out how to exploit that and then people would have crazy things in their comments LOL
Good stuff. Going to be doing some truck camping soon.
Very cool!! I hope some of these ideas help you find your proper solution which works best for you on the road in your adventures!!
I wash up in a bucket 🤣🤣 I am going to buy a pop up shower because this year is about saving for me. Next year is about exploring!
Very practical!
FYI: Anytime Fitness has more than 2X the number of locations of Planet Fitness. They cost about twice as much as well.
That is why I don’t use them only because of their cost
Best shower video I have ever seen!!
Well thank you!!! I always try to share everything that is working for me.. there is no one way to make this happen on the road!!
Thanks for the show.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I SO need those shades! They are so cool.
Thanks so much for all of this showering info. AND for "Showering Your Love to the People!!!" ;) Great video!
Haa!👍🏻♥️♥️
I find my shades all over the place lol I just look for cheap options which allow me to not feel so bad if they break.
@@BunnyPlaysHere I do the same! Great minds think alike. My 22 year old daughter watches your videos with me and we are trying to figure out a pattern of what glasses are your favorites by watching to see what you are doing when you wear them. Lol. Yeah, we are bored from being closed in because of the cold. We love your videos, but we're super nuts trying to guess your moods from your shades. Hehe. I'm fixing to start searching for some rainbow ones like that. I find a lot of mine on eBay. Girl, keep on keeping on with those cool shades! ;)
Love you!!! Happy I came across your Chanel.
Welcome to the channel!!!!
Wow, those bath sponges are awesome I hadn't seen them before.The pressurized bottle is cool too! Thank you for this informative video!🦋
No problem! I wanted to share some of the things that are currently working for me and the variety of different options that I do actually use
I have a larger capacity version of the pressurized water bottle. It's from the gardening section for misting plants and applying bug spray mixture. Works great for quick showering..
@@lpmama1196 great idea too!
Wow!This idea is so cool!
Thank you! I have several different methods which currently are working for me as you can see and I hope that they can help out someone else who might be just getting started
Great job and you seem so comfortable on camera!!
I have had my channel for about five years now so somewhere along the line I just loosened up LOL
Hi Bunny, my first time meeting you. Thank you for this great informational video on nomad showering. I am hoping to car camp for the 1st time this year. My Fiat is like 1/3 the size of your 'small van' LOL. Stay safe!
Super welcome.. I think that there are so many ideas and options out there that there is no one true right answer so being able to share what works for me is something that I wanted to do so that others can have some of that info.
New to your channel. Love your energy! Great information with all the variety.
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! I love to share adventures and really cool places that you can go but also the way that I personally travel and what helps me along the way. I hope you enjoy all of the fun and uploads!
OMG!! I just discovered you adventure map!! Thank you!
I have some updating to do but it requires that I have a very strong Wi-Fi connection so it’s been a little bit hard to do but I plan on adding a lot of really cool new locations to it as soon as I do have that option
@@BunnyPlaysHere Just sent a little "thank you" through paypal. Take care, mary
@@nwlady1844 Thank you so much you didn’t have to do that that was so kind!!! Whenever I have an opportunity to update the map I’ll make sure to let everyone know that the updates have been made
This was great information! Thank you!
No problem! I always try to share the things that are working best for me in hopes that they might be able to help others also
All very good options and info to know. Thanks for the 411
No problem! I really wanted to share all the things that are currently working for me in hopes of helping others figure out what might work for them
Great informational video. You gave me some ideas for my future nomad life.
Glad the video can help point you in the right direction. There are so many unique ways to keep clean but these are a few that have been working for me in the last 5 years!!
For cleansing without much water I use a product called Aloe Vesta.
I have been using it for years for daily cleansing and during travels and never have had any reaction to it.
(My Mom used it in the nursing home for 5 years back in the early 2000s)
It is a foam that you apply from a pump bottle, then wipe around (similar to the foam wipes you used).
The directions say you do not need to rinse, but I usually like to take a damp washcloth and wipe down afterward.
BTW: it also says it can be used as a shampoo -- although I have never tried it -- hair is too long for that!)
Good thorough, yet simple easy explanation of the different ways to keep clean while living in a Vehicle. I like your tee :) !!!!
Thank you!!! I really wanted to share this video to let people know there are so many different ways to take care of this on the road. OPtions out there for us all no matter our budget or travel style!!
Love your thumbnail
Thank you! I wanted to make it a little bit more fun and keep with my bright bold colors LOL
Excellent vlog! Bunny you’re always so thorough, you’re one of a kind (in a very positive way). I love your enthusiasm, variety of topics, and your made for broadcasting voice. You maximize your gifts. Wishing you continued safe travels. 😊
Thank you! It’s always my goal to share the things that are working for me in the most concise way I can in hopes that it will help someone else. So thank you for watching
I always pick camp sites where gravity works. That way I can pore the warm water over me.
That’s super smart!
New to you. You are great! Thanks for keeping it real.
Thanks for coming by the channel and enjoying the video!! I always try to share what makes adventures possible including living comfortably in the van!!
I love watching all these videos you all put out. I am thinking about going out on the road with my 3 yr old baby girl. I just need all these Ideas you all have. I love this life you all have.
Black Card is what I use for van life 😊
I also use that, but I have found that it’s handy to also have other methods because in some areas I haven’t been able to find planet fitness locations even though I typically do pretty well sometimes you just aren’t close to the gym unfortunately
Great ideas Bunny. You have it figured out for sure. Hope your having a super day.
I just always try to share what is working for me.