HOW TO DUSCHBOX
MATERIAL LIST
- custom-made shower tray
- wood cuts
- RK Reich drain siphon
- construction adhesive
- screws
- cordless screwdriver
- Hole saw various O
- drill
- bit
- screwdriver
- cartridge press
- tape measure/folding rule
- Pencil
- degreaser + cleaning cloth
- Waterproof paint
THE PREPARATION
Planning a shower box
Before you start building your shower box, you should consider certain aspects in advance and plan accordingly.
First of all, you should determine the position of your shower box in the vehicle, as this will determine all other measurements for further planning and material procurement. Every camper conversion is individual!
You also have to determine the wastewater routing of your camper shower, which will determine the drain position of the shower tray.
Order materials
To do this, you should configure your individual custom-made shower tray, including the drain position, in advance. The custom-made shower trays are available in aluminum or stainless steel, which makes them robust and durable.
In the meantime, you can order the remaining materials.
Tip:
- You can have the woodcuts cut to size at your local hardware store
THE IMPLEMENTATION
The construction of the shower box is quick and easy with just a few simple steps. Please note that every floor plan and planning is specific and must be adapted accordingly. Below a Procedure for stimulation.
screwing together wooden cuts
In the first step, the individual pieces of wood are simply screwed together to create the desired shower box. Of course, remove the shower tray before drilling.
Tip:
- We have drilled some holes in the bottom of the shower box to make it easier to remove the shower tray during the adjustment phase
drilling drainage holes
The shower tray serves as a template for drilling. The drain hole is sketched once on the floor of the shower box and finally on the vehicle floor. This ensures a perfect fit for the drain siphon and the waste water system. Here too, remove the camper shower tray before drilling and put it to one side.
assembly
After drilling, the shower box is mounted on the vehicle floor.
The drain siphon is also attached to the shower tray.
Recommendation:
- After installing the siphon, we recommend checking it for leaks
gluing the shower tray
The custom-made shower tray is thoroughly degreased.
Then apply sufficient and even construction adhesive to the floor of the shower box using a cartridge press and glue the shower tray to the shower box floor.
In the last step, the siphon under the vehicle is also sealed.
THE FOLLOW-UP
air circulation
We recommend placing air ducts in the shower box cover for ventilation to prevent moisture.
silicone coating
All corners, joints and slots in the box must be properly sealed with silicone to ensure complete watertightness.
Installing a shower curtain
The last step is to attach a shower curtain. The shower curtain ensures that the water flows directly into the shower box and no water leaks into the camper interior.
felt cover
Optionally, the shower box cover can be felted. This means that the shower box can be converted into an additional seat after use.
THE CONCLUSION
A shower box is not only individual, but also quick and easy to install in a campervan. It also offers many additional functions. The shower box acts as a multifunctional box, so to speak. In addition to a comfortable shower, the shower box can be used for washing clothes, as storage space, additional seating, bed extension or for washing up all kinds of items. The shower box is also ideal as a collecting basin for wet clothes. The shower box with all the valuable multifunctional features can be realized for an unbeatable price of <500 €. An incredibly good alternative to a wet room or shower cubicle in a campervan.