Aliner Shower Revisited - DIY Update 

Dude, you are MacGyver. If you get a 3D printer, I'm convinced you'll make that Aliner fly.

I live on a sailboat and when on anchor, a 5 gallon bucket becomes my hot water tank. In the summer a solar shower bag works really well, but in the winter heating water on the stove is one of the only two options. The second option is running 3 pots of water through the Mr. Coffee (no grounds of course) powered by an inverter. The tip here is once you know the ratio of hot water to cold it mixes better in the bucket if you put the hot water in first and then the pressurized cold. If you spray the cold towards the sides it stirs the entire thing and mixes from all the bubbles. A trick if you don't have pressurized water, or for a stratified solar bag. Use a bit of hose to blow bubbles into the bottom of the container. The bubbles will mix the entire bag/bucket/or square container.

Nothing better than a hot shower while camping. I made a shower out of a turkey fryer with a pump mounted under it. I can actually take a long shower with the amount of water in the fryer pot. It's fantastic. Anybody who camps with me uses it and they can't believe what a handy luxury it is and how long in duration it lasts. But like you said Slim, I've learned to turn it on and let the cold water clear the pipe before I get under it. Ha..... sometimes I don't tell friends and let em learn that for themselves. That's when you hear a "whooo!" at the shower area. Ha!! Great videos. The production is great as is the cinematography. I'm traveling through your adventures dude. 👍🏻

I agree. A self built indoor shower is a must. Thank you for the video !

This is one of the coolest things I’ve seen. Love your videos, Slim!

Slim....you are, in a word, brilliant! Your natural engineering prowess has inspired me to hit the road again with your type of RV, only I, too, require my own shower and on-board cassette toilet. Happy trails!

Love your Channel. Such creativity both in video production and travel/trailer hacks and handy-ness. Thank you for all the great ideas and inspiration!

I've been binging on your videos since last night when I first saw your Aliner. Wow! it's light, functional, pops up in no time at all, and withstands the elements (for the most part). Like many, I'm gaining knowledge, taking notes, and loving the beautiful travel videos you put out. Such an inspiration! Van or Aliner. I'm leaning toward the Aliner. Great Video(s)!!

You are a very inventive guy. I really enjoy your videos and find them very useful for my Aliner. Thanks and keep them coming!

Thank you for being positive in every situation you come across. And you have given me some good things to think about. I like the A liner and every video showing all seasons. Thank you a admirer.🕊💌🕊

I have had an idea for a shower to put in a shuttle bus conversion I am planning and after watching seemingly endless bathroom videos I was about to give up. Then I saw this! EUREKA! HALLELUJAH! This is almost identical to what I was thinking! Thanks so much!

Thanks for your videos! I recently purchased a used A-liner and can't wait to try some of your tricks and advice. Really appreciate the detailed instructions and where to purchase advice.

I'm so happy I found your channel! Many thanks for your awesome ideas!

Thanks for a follow up video. To many times we are left wondering how something really worked out. Great job.

As a full time boondocker my setup is a 2.5 gallon solar shower bag, a five gallon bucket with a lid, and a zodi shower pump than runs on 4 rechargable D cell batts. Heat up the 2.5 gallon solar shower bag, then adjust with hot water from the stove or cold water on hot days, pour it into the 5 gallon bucket with a hole cut in the top for the zodi water pump and its ready.

Thanks for the update. You have a lot of good ideas and this is one of your best.

You crack me up Slim (in a good way) you’re very ingenious! 👍😎

Nice job with the shower and visual was nice too!

1 - paint your tank black (or, one side of it) and set it in the sun to get warmer water. I use a camping gravity shower in the bush and this method works great. You could also pre warm your water in the boiling pot this way. 2 - Also, if you want to use your shower head more easily, fix the pvc bracket but cut a groove in the top of the horizontal pvc section so the head is held in place but the hose passes through the top slot. This way it will work like a normal shower massage head. 3 - I've had problems with the plastic sprinkler heads freezing and getting screwed up in some way. The metal heads of the same design are much more durable. I have used both over the years.

I love your shower! We use basically the same concept at our cabin. It came with a pink bathtub built into the bedroom with a drain out the side of the cabin. The water just gets heated on the propane or wood stove. I have also used the black bag showers when there is enough sunshine to heat it up. Then I hoist it up on a pulley and it works pretty good! I have even been known, when at the cabin by myself, to place the black bag shower on the cabin roof and shower under the eaves. Good thing our cabin is in the middle of nowhere!-Sue

Thanks so much for this, you've made me completely rethink my shower solution in my van for the better!

I’ve been watching your videos on and off now for some time and never realized you had a hidden shower and toilet. It was something I even questioned (to myself) but figured you really liked to rough it. And you are right about the nasty showers and rest rooms at some campgrounds. So much better to use your own.

I love your ideas , Keep em coming.

thanks slim. now i know for sure i'll get an a-frame WITH a shower. another good informative video!

Is it worth the hassle? . . . an emphatic "yes" from me! Thanks for the update, Slim. Happy camping . . .

Great job on the shower. Suggestion, before you step into the shower, run enough water through the hose until warm water starts to flow, catch it in a container to reuse. Then when you step into the shower and turn on the shower head you will already have warm water. I traveled for many years in a camper and could take a nice shower with 1.5 gallons of water. I just stumbled onto your channel and subed because of this video.

Great video! Keep it coming👍

Ingenious use of every-day household items to build a showering retreat!

That was awesome! Being creative.. you can make any camper your own.

Very ingenious shower! Good job!

I LOVE your innovations!! I can't wait to see what you do with your new RV; I think it (they) will be GREAT!! 👍😃👣

Love this vid! Thank you! Didn’t know you could have a shower in Aliner! Boom!

Always great to see your vids, SP. When I was researching shower options, I came across the Zodi outdoor shower... costs $300. It's essentially a 5-gal metal tank with a gauge that you pump to pressurize. I thought: "Wait, this is the same thing as an $80 garden sprayer from Canadian Tire!" So off to Canadian Tire I went. To heat it, I just take it down to the washrooms and fill it with their hot water which I may supplement by heating it up on the propane stove, or with water heated up on the fireplace. We have a dedicated shower tent... you can adjust the spray settings from coarse to mist and the inside of the shower turns into a warm and cozy steam sauna. Typically, we'll only use about half to 2/3s of a tank. My wife initially thought my idea was goofy. Changed her mind pretty quick after the first time we used it. It's great. Clothes and towels are within easy reach of the door. Not something you'd want to do inside though... the steam would damage the interior walls. We haven't used it often... we tend to stay at private campgrounds with better facilities. But, yeah, we've seen some pretty grotty showers too in our day. I've never given much thought to the soap/shampoo issue... maybe I'll look at some of those biodegradable soaps. Once, when I forget the shower, I just heated a big ass rock in the fireplace, dropped it into a five gallon pail of water, let it sit for ten minutes or so and 'bathed' right out of the pail. In a pinch, you do what you gotta do. I do like your shower stall rigging... might use the same idea but on the outside of the trailer.

Awesome series regarding your shower setup! Relatively new subber and I am beginning to binge watch.

I've not got a folding trailer but came across your channel as looking at ways to make a fold-down bathroom in sprinter camper conversion. And now watching your other videos as I like your interesting ideas and style of presentation. You got a new subscriber :)

until today I always wonder where you shower. That is very ingenious. I give you thumbs up. Great videos.

Thanks for the update. I bought my Aliner last week. I intend to incorporate many of your ideas. I'm downsizing from a MB Sprinter to a car and the Aliner. I'm looking forward to your videos. I think I have watched them all.

I made a basement shower 17 years ago when we first moved in to our house. Made out of pressure treated wood and the walls are plastic sheet just like what your shower uses. No mold, lots of hard water stains and it's still good enough for me :)

Great idea. Looks like you can really make this into a nice little home.

Love seeing your a-liner videos! I just bought a 2015 Rockwood A194HW, which has a toilet and shower in it already. Haven't used it all yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

I do not have a trailer/camper yet but since I subscribed, I have learned a lot of good things about the Aliner. I am on a tight fixed income so hoping to someday find a fixer upper and apply what you have presented here :-)

Oh, yay! The supermodel showed up for this shower scene! LoL Loving your channel. I'm binge-watching right now. Hehe

Hi Slim. I just began watching some of your videos which I really enjoy, but this one was of particular interest as I am creating an indoor collapsible shower for my cargo trailer that I am converting. If you don't mind, I am going to copy a few of the elements of your design. The pull up design is quite brilliant to me. I remember about a year ago I was looking at Aliners but they were frightfully expensive, even used. But I am way too tall and big to squeeze in that space, but it works great for a person your size. The world was not designed for the big and tall, but I am having great fun designing my cargo trailer to fit my size. Your videos are educational; fun and well presented. I will take time and view the rest. Thank You.

Totaly cool idea. Well done. I think it's worth it 100%

When i was building my bathroom at home i somewhat used the same "temporary" shower. Also a camping hose with a pump and 30 liters of water which was heated by the sun only (summertime). I actually liked it since it didn't use any gas and just minimal power to run the pump. Great it works for you this way. No day starts good without a shower!

Your hard core slim. Very resourceful. Nice job.

I love it! - New to camping and we wanted to install a shower. Thank you for helping and doing the video!

I just discovered your channel. I like it. Watched a few episodes. Enjoyed them. Thanks. Your place looks fairly spacious. I'LL be in and out checking your channel. Keep up the good work.

The shower is the best. I’m doing that in my van now. Great video.

Really appreciate your creativity. Well done, great tips.

great video and real happiness of this DIY !

I agree about those public showers. Some are really ok and others are just so ugly. I like your idea of how you installed this and it certainly is worth it. Great video.

Super cool idea!

great shower! Aliner shower is definatley a thinkers challenge

Rudimentary but functional. Cleverly hidden. Winner.

Silverfire makes skirted pots. Supposed to halve your fuel usage on gas stoves. Love your vids, you're making great use of space.

Funniest video yet! And also very informative! Keep em coming!

Great video I love the shower. Nice work man.

Great ideas! Your idea got my brain turning on how I could use those broom holder brackets for function in my Prius (not for a shower-lol).

FWIW, we don't collect gray water when camping. Because there is no way to do so using a privy tent or outdoor shower... We use biodegradeable soaps / detergents so no negative environmental impact from them. Seventh generation dish soap, and Burts Bees soaps / shampoo / conditioner. The rule for generations has been simply to keep your gray water absolutely clear of any waterway, and use the safest soaps you can. I agree, campground bathrooms can be, and more often than not are revolting.

Outstanding vid, Slim; THANK YOU!!

Love your videos. Need to get a trailer.

Excellent, Slim & thanks! Looking forward to implementing your thoughts and design... Cheers, Tom in Medicine Hat

love ur vids, keep up the good work Slim

I loved it. I saw someone put a shower and T. in an Aliner. Looked ok but took up way to much room it was an all inclosed thing. That eliminates the one bed.

Yes! I just started showering in one in pitch dark. It was my very first time. Suddenly there was a frog in there “singing” as I turned in the water! I got out of there so fast! OMG, it feels like yesterday but was 26 years ago!

You are so helpful! Thank you!

Awesome video! Thanks Slim! 🤗

Your ideas are wonderful ~

Nice video. Great ideas

Best I've seen so far Mr Potatohead.

Ingenious!! Creative. Good idea!!!

Thanks for all that you do

Thanks for the video! I am thinking about an a-liner one day. Have a great year.

Great video! If you have enough electrical energy available you could add another heating element to your jug. Likely you could run the heating element unregulated, depending on the solar array setup - would save the energy lost in your regulation system. Finally, you could insulate your water tank for better efficiency - should help a lot in cold weather. Wrap the jug in a blanket or sleeping bag or put it in an ice chest while it’s heating.

What a great ideal, love it.

You make life seem fun again..

So genius I love your brain!

Good video Here in the Uk people are staring to use hand pump up ,garden spray bottle for when no elect is available (Hozelock Portashower)

Good job on that shower. !!!

Awesome innovation. Gonna try a modification in an E350 bus

I want to thank you for your suggestion to use pool noodles cut in half in the spaces between where the sides meet the A frame. We have stayed in weather hooving in the 30's at night and it is much warmer inside our Aliner LXE! Happy Holidays to you! Now we're off to Big Bend National Park.

What a BRILLIANT idea and innovation! You have a great mind and ideas! 😇 Keep them koming! 😇😺 maybe the Aliner industry will get your idea, patent your idea.

That was good!!! Learned something too.

good job on that shower

Great information, thank you. I wish I could give it 2 thumbs up!

wow nude supermodel included in this update!!! hahahaaa thumbs up for that, lol.

Hey Slim.I've been away for awhile partner, but as u know,I believe I'm one of ur early, loyal subs.I hope ur doing great. I come back to this excellent, instructional video.Kudos on superb, RU-vid content creation. May I suggest painting the blue hot water jug flat black for increased solar gain and incorporating a shower fold down segment.All the best Slim.You rock! Always be safe.Happy Trails. phil from nyc

Great idea

You can go back and edit to add on-screen notes and/or link to updated videos (e.g. link the old to this one). You have to access them via the Creator Studio section of your channel dashboard. I had to do it a lot when beta testing games. I hope that helps!

YESSSSSS 100% worth it!

Beyond clever!

Patate Maigre ... mon ami! Skinny Potato ... my friend. You are one of my favorite (favourite) Canadians!

Awe thank you for sharing Slim ...brilliant idea but I would rather use a bowl and top and tail ...I couldn’t be bothered with the the hassle of this . I love your vids here ..I love that Aline . I wish we had these in the UK ...fabulous idea 😊

Heads up Slim, Amazon has a 3 gal showered set up where a 12v rechargeable lithium battery hooks directly to the 3 gal water tank, it’s much the same as yours but eliminates your exterior pump & 1 hose, a little space savings, check it out! Shalom!

I agree with having private shower and toilet. Well done!

Very clever ! This is why I had to have a shower in my Scamp :)

Good idea!.

Hey Slim! I love this idea! Have you seen Gone Boondocking's Hour-Shower?

Why don't you use a garden sprayer pump? The one I use has a shut off so once the line makes pressure the pump shuts off and only turns back on when it's needed to maintain pressure. Mine is 12VDC and would fit right in that box.