Jim’s 10 Star Campsite Shower Award System (1 Viewer)

[dally]

On your 10 points Jim, I would award Camping El Raco, block 2 (being refurbed as I write this) a total of 8 points. The floor is probably clean but it's old and there's no fixed soap dish. Other than that, a cracking shower. Good enough that I never ventured to the other newly refurbed blocks.

 

[dash300]

That sounds disgusting, you go in for shower & it stinks as someone's just had a dump.

Not in the Shower!

 

[The Old Man]

We have all that in our base model Chausson.

My Adria misses out on No. 8.

Has the water pressure but I'd like 'unlimited' hot water.

 

[Lenny HB]

My Adria misses out on No. 8.

I think you had better read No.8 again.

 

[The Old Man]

At Carnon Down it doesn't matter as all are private cubicles. Although on one occasion I went into a cubicle just vacated by a lady and exited again rapidly as I couldn't breathe with the hairspray and heaven knows what else she used. Had to use my blue inhaler! The fan couldn't cope which is strange because I have never had the smell of the previous occupant using the toilet!

Sounds like the 'men's' changing room at the gym.

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[The Old Man]

I think you had better read No.8 again.

I interpreted it as toilet and shower in the same space?

 

[Brains]

When we were new to our first MH I use to go to the shower block as our first MH shower was used for storage!! when we were in Germany in our current Frankie, I went over to the shower block. There were 12 shower cubicles, as I was showering someone came in and used the shower right next to me for some reason, that was me gone. I just stopped and walked back to the van, wet through in my full length towelling hoody. I just thought it was weird, why would you want to shower next to someone else

Having gone to a boarding school and then played sports and been involved in Scouting for decades as well as spending several years of my life on campsites,
it would never occur to me that having the shower next to you, in use, was 'weird'.

It happens all the time, I probably use public showers over 50 times a year, every year.

What I do find slightly unusual are the communal open showers, where people, all ages and sexes just strip off, shower and then get dressed.
(Seen in Germany, Switzerland and Norway)

 

[Lenny HB]

I interpreted it as toilet and shower in the same space?

It said not having pee running in from next door, so yours has pee running in - yuck.

 

[Brains]

I interpreted it as toilet and shower in the same space?

Just like your own bathroom at home.
Which is how any decent camping site shower 'should' be

(See the photos of the shower block at Camping Otztal in post #17)

 

[Lenny HB]

Just like your own bathroom at home.
Which is how any decent camping site shower 'should' be

(See the photos of the shower block at Camping Otztal in post #17)

But it's your own poo smell at home.

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[The Old Man]

Having enjoyed plenty of wild Wild Camping when young, I grew up up on bathing and washing in Tarns. Lakes and Rivers.

One memorable occasion in Spain where a strong Summer thunderstorm would be an occasion to strip off and have a good wash down, just hoping that it lasted long enough to get a strong lather going and rinse off!

Once when doing this in an old village square the landlady of the Bar came out and dragged us all naked into the Bar, threw all our clothes in her washing machine and made us shower 'properly' in her shower. All the time shouting and screaming madly at us!

We eventually foumd out that she lost it because she believed that all our naked antics outside would attract the thunderstorm and especially the lightening and that would destroy her Bar!

 

[Spriddler]

40 posts but only 6 recommendations?
No surprise there; toilet threads are always popular.

 

[HKF]

When we were new to our first MH I use to go to the shower block as our first MH shower was used for storage!! when we were in Germany in our current Frankie, I went over to the shower block. There were 12 shower cubicles, as I was showering someone came in and used the shower right next to me for some reason, that was me gone. I just stopped and walked back to the van, wet through in my full length towelling hoody. I just thought it was weird, why would you want to shower next to someone else

I agree. I also find it weird when people do they same thing in toilet cubicles. Very odd

 

[Barryh]

That sounds disgusting, you go in for shower & it stinks as someone's just had a dump.

Not in the Shower!

You’d be surprised. When we owned our site we found the occasional turd in the shower or smeared on the walls. We had worse but not to be mentioned in polite company.

 

[nicholsong]

We have an onboard shower which meets Jim's 10 criteria, so why would I risk trotting along to a shower block to find it only meets 8/10?

Probably why we do not go on campsites.

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[monzer]

Probably why we do not go on campsites.

You don't go on campsites? You've never mentioned that

 

[ChrisL]

I well remember the communal baths that some older rugby clubs had, not the most hygienic place really, having a bath with 14 other muddy blokes.

 

[nicholsong]

You don't go on campsites? You've never mentioned that

Not all people read all the same threads.

 

[Tigertom]

I appreciate this isn’t answering Jims question but I’m curious as to why folk buy motorhomes with showers and then never use them or choose to use site showers when available.

 

[Bob Wyke]

The new shower block at the CMHC at Morn Hill near Winchester is top notch. Or if you’re feeling flush/won the lottery, the Concierge Camp site is, to me, gold standard. I honestly could have just slept in it

Ditto to that, stayed at Morn Hill Friday night, immaculate

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[CWH]

Best campsite shower is the outdoor one at Shieldaig. Private, space for all your stuff, and hotter water than the indoor ones - and you can take your dog in with you (though they do have a dog-wash area as well). Easily meets the 10 rating.

 

[Jim]

I appreciate this isn’t answering Jims question but I’m curious as to why folk buy motorhomes with showers and then never use them or choose to use site showers when available.

I have an excellent shower in my van and we use it a lot, most of our van use is in fields so we have to. However if there is a decent on site shower I will use it, it means I’m not having to refill my van with water and then empty the grey; not furring up my water heater more than it already is, I can use 20 gallons and not 6 And, most Important, when I use the campsite shower I’m not chased afterwards by some clean-freak maniac to meticulously clean up the shower cubicle and dry the tray, leaving it 'show van' new!

 

[Rob Hammond]

Having gone to a boarding school and then played sports and been involved in Scouting for decades as well as spending several years of my life on campsites,
it would never occur to me that having the shower next to you, in use, was 'weird'.

It happens all the time, I probably use public showers over 50 times a year, every year.

What I do find slightly unusual are the communal open showers, where people, all ages and sexes just strip off, shower and then get dressed.
(Seen in Germany, Switzerland and Norway)

When in Rome

 

[Devon Sue]

Carnon Downs is still as you remember, we were there last week. Two other sites that I know have self contained toilet / sink / shower rooms are Eye Kettleby near Melton Mowbray and Compton Park near Callington, both of which have good bars / restaurants too.

Tristan campsite in Polzeath is in a cracking location, but the showers are on a 10 minute timer and the control button is outside the shower on the wall near the door.

The shower in our van is very small, and it is more convenient to use site showers when they are good, saves a lot of carrying fresh water to fill the tank, then either moving the van or carrying grey water away. We did use it on the drive at home for a few days though when our shower indoors was being replaced.

 

[Smegger65]

3 Cliffs Bay on the Gower. Underfloor heating as well as a bonus.

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[Nonna]

Concierge Camping in West Sussex is, by far the best site I know. Expensive but well worth it

I appreciate this isn’t answering Jims question but I’m curious as to why folk buy motorhomes with showers and then never use them or choose to use site showers when available.

I use mine as a full length wardrobe.
While I try not to bring wet coats into the MH, if needs must they can drip in the shower tray

 

[BeeHappy]

11. Big enough that you can get un/dressed without having to step into the shower or bang the walls
12. Water that actually drains away leaving the floor dry
13. Heated floor (essential in northern climes!)
14. Squeegee provided (already in every German shower)
15. Free! No coins, jetons or time limits!
16. Somewhere to sit to get shoes on/off
17. Shower head you can move, not fixed so you have to dance around and find the drops (and it's always aimed at your clothing!)
18. Steady temperature, nothing worse than it suddenly going cold or scalding hot mid-shower.
19. Shelf for glasses, watches, wallet and other stuff
20. Dressing area floor to be different to shower floor (duckboards or small step)

And I could think of a few more. A mirror, at least 5 hooks, draught free, decent light that does not go off half way through your shower, .....
Basically, a quality shower room like you would get in any decent house or hotel.

You’re meant to be camping, not at a 5-star spa

 

[BeeHappy]

I award a star for each of the following. It’s rare to find a 10 Star shower.

1. Hot water
2. Good water pressure
3. No stupid button to push
4. Clean floor
5. No disgusting clingy shower curtain
6. Hook for towel
7. Second hook for clothes
8. No next door pee n shower water entering your space
9. No bird shit
10. Fixed Soap dish

The new shower block in Villasol. 10 stars.

Amazing how few have more than one hook for clothes and a towel… it’s like site owners have never been camping or used a campsite shower

 

[MikenPauline]

Can recommend

Bonterra at Benicassim and Old Oaks Touring Park at Glastonbury.

 

[Brains]

You’re meant to be camping, not at a 5-star spa

You'll be expecting electricity and wifi on your pitch next!

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