I've used truck stops for bathing - and they can be fantastic.

The one in Grand Forks, ND is free when you fill up. You get a locking suite
with a shower room, and an ajoining  bathrom with towels, sink, chair,
vanity etc. Like a good hotel!

I was so amazed - I talked about it for weeks.

Others can be more spartan. Thing is - the trend is toward more elaborate
ones. You can always look and go elsewhere if you don't like the first one
you try.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy
Winnipeg, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Blake Thornton" <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 10:48 AM
Subject: Showering on the road

> I'm getting ready to spend a few weeks in my van.  I will mostly be in the
> St Louis area (anyone there?) and am wondering what ideas people have for
> showering while on the road.
>
> The only real ideas I've got are:
> - Colleges and Universities (but I might need an ID card)
> - Truck stops?  I've never used one before.
> - Sponge bath in a public restroom (could be gross).
> - Meet a friend.
> - Find a campground (but it will be february, most are closed)
>
> Any other ideas?
>
> Blake
> 84 Westy
> SLC, UT