Showering on a rooftop tent vacation: 5 practical options & what you should consider

Showering on a rooftop tent vacation – When planning a camping vacation with a rooftop tent, the question of showering facilities often arises.
Fortunately, there are various options for staying clean and showering comfortably outdoors.
In addition to sanitary facilities at the campsite, these include portable showers, camping shower tents and showering in a river or lake.
Here we present these different shower options in more detail so that you can start your camping vacation well prepared.
You can also go straight to the practical shower tent here in the store.

On the road with the roof tent: shower facilities

A camping vacation with a roof tent offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature and relax away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
But what about shower facilities?
For many people, taking a shower in the morning is part of everyday life.
Fortunately, there are various options for staying clean on a rooftop tent vacation.
Here you can find more tips for hygiene while camping.
A camping vacation with a roof tent is associated with comfort, relaxation and fun – so you don’t have to give up your usual shower routine! These shower options are available:

Showers at the campsite

When traveling from campsite to campsite, it is important to consider not only the location and facilities of the site, but also the shower facilities available.
Good shower facilities are essential for staying clean and hygienic outdoors.
You should therefore pay attention to whether the campsite offers showers at all, how many showers there are, whether they are free or chargeable and how clean and well-maintained they are.
The opening hours of the showers should also be taken into account to ensure that you can shower outside of peak times.
You should take this into account when choosing your campsite:

  • Does the campsite offer shower facilities?
  • Are the showers free of charge?
  • How many showers are there?
  • Are the showers clean and well maintained?
  • Are there opening hours for the shower facilities?

Outdoor shower experience in the open air

Although there are usually public sanitary facilities with showers on some larger campsites, this is not always the case, the showers are subject to a charge, are only open at certain times or are constantly occupied.
So if you don’t want to be dependent on the shower facilities, there are other practical options that are ideal for the warmer months of spring and summer!

Portable shower: flexible and simple

One of the simplest options is a portable camping shower, which is supplied with water from a canister or a river.
These showers are usually easy to use and can be set up and taken down quickly.
Some models even have an electric pump that automatically heats the water to ensure a comfortable temperature.
Read more about the different models here:

The advantages of a portable shower:

  • Easy to use
  • Can be used with water from a canister or river
  • Possibly electric pump for heating the water

Camping shower tent for more privacy

Another option is a camping shower tent.
These tents are specially designed for outdoor use and offer privacy when showering.
They are usually easy to set up and can be taken down quickly.
Some models even have a small storage area for soap and shampoo.
You can therefore easily set up the small cabin in front of your roof tent and enjoy your shower every morning.
A shower tent offers you these advantages:

  • Offers privacy
  • Easy to set up and dismantle
  • Partial shelf space for soap and shampoo

Are you convinced?
Here you can find the practical shower tent in the store:

Showering in a river or lake

For those looking for a more natural experience, there is the option of showering in a river or lake.
However, care should be taken to ensure that there are no harmful chemicals or pathogens in the water.
A quick search on the internet can help to ensure that the chosen location is safe and clean.
However, you should make sure that if you shower in nature, you only use care products that are made exclusively from natural and biodegradable ingredients so as not to harm the environment in any way.
This speaks in favor of showering in natural waters:

  • Rustic experience
  • Fun for the whole family
  • No assembly or dismantling

Showering in natural water – an absolutely unforgettable highlight of your camping vacation! Don’t want to spend so much money and want to experience the full outdoor adventure?
Then simply build your own camping shower!

DIY: Build your own camping shower

It is also possible to build a DIY camping shower if there are no shower facilities available or you don’t want to buy a prefabricated shower.
A popular method is to fill a simple water container, such as a bucket or plastic bag, with water and hang it from a tree using a string.
You can then drill a small hole in the bottom of the container to allow the water to flow through a hose or shower head device.
To heat the water, you can either let it heat up in the sun or use an outdoor shower pump that runs on a 12-volt battery and heats the water automatically.

Step by step: this is how you proceed

Here’s a quick guide to building your DIY shower:

  1. Fill a container (e.g. bucket/plastic bag) with water
  2. Attach the whole thing to a tree with a rope
  3. Drill a hole in the ground and push a hose through it
  4. This allows the water to flow through the hose
  5. Allow to heat up in the sun to warm up
  6. Alternative: Use shower pump with 12V battery

A DIY camping shower can be an inexpensive and simple solution to get the shower you’re used to!
Do you want to quickly and spontaneously build your own camping shower on the go?
Then take a look at this video showing you how to make a solar shower using simple materials: https://youtu.be/_jmsy0RTG_8

What you should bear in mind when showering outdoors

Especially if you decide to use a mobile camping shower instead of the existing shower facilities, there are a few things you should bear in mind.
These include

Dispose of wastewater correctly

In any case, make sure that you dispose of the waste water properly.
You can use a simple container to collect the waste water and dispose of it later in a suitable place.

Wild camping is not permitted

As a rule, wild camping is prohibited in Germany.
This means you can’t just pitch your roof tent anywhere you like, let alone set up your camping shower.
So find out about suitable pitches in advance.
You can read more about the rules on wild camping here:

Suitable water source

Make sure that you take water from a safe water source.
You can either draw water from a nearby lake or river or get it in canisters from the sanitary facilities at a campsite.
In any case, make sure that the water is not contaminated and avoid getting the water in your mouth.

Conclusion: Showering on the go?
No problem!

In summary, there are various ways to shower on a camping vacation with a roof tent.
A camping shower offers a simple and convenient option, while showering in a lake is an exciting new experience.
Regardless of the choice, however, you should always make sure that the surroundings are clean and safe.
Also respect the environment when showering, use appropriate care products and dispose of your waste water.
If you want to bring your own portable shower to a campsite, you should find out whether the campsite allows this.
By carefully planning your shower facilities, you can definitely feel more comfortable on your camping vacation and enjoy a carefree time!

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  • 2 crossbars
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