Many times on winter trips I have a 'sink bath' in the Westy sink with hot
water from the stove. No, it's not a shower, but it works! Also, try to meet
listmembers in the areas you are passing through, and bum a shower while
visiting. KOAs are open year round usually, but then that's expensive if all
you want is a shower.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD
1986 Adventurewagen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Blake Thornton" <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 11:48 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