Hard to find yakima roadshower, whatndo you use?

[trailhunter]

the roadshowers side mounting and profile was going to be an idea fit for a 10 gallon tank, cant find it anywhere. Anyone recommend DIY or other water storage solutions performantly affixed to the vehicle/trailer?

 

[RoarinRow]

Have you seen this style -

 

[GordyP]

Hold out for what you want, it will be worth the wait rather than settling for something else. FWIW, I have the road shower and it is bitchin!!

 

[USStrongman]

DIY. Everything is at Lowes/ Home Depot. I made this one but with 6" instead of 4".

Roof Rack Shower for Outdoor Activities

Roof Rack Shower for Outdoor Activities: Many "summer fun" and outdoor activities can be made much more enjoyable when you bring along a portable shower. If it's camping, going to the beach, running a marathon, or just taking your kids to the local park this roof mounted shower can be a va…

www.instructables.com

 

[MMc]

I use a 3 gal yard sprayer painted black with sink sprayer thing. I like it cause the wet spot isn’t in camp. I might hold you over.

 

[Ian McAdorey]

Reviving an old thread, but it looks like Roadshower is done, Yakima has "Archived" it and no longer has it as a product for sale on their website. Might look into doing something with PVC and have it painted black, for the sake of weight/price, but obviously aluminum or steel would be better for heating the water as you go via the sun.

Side note, does anybody know what happened to the Roadshower and why it was killed off. most of what I have seen online was customer service issues with Yakima, not necessarily sales issues with the product.

 

[Ian McAdorey]

Reviving an old thread, but it looks like Roadshower is done, Yakima has "Archived" it and no longer has it as a product for sale on their website. Might look into doing something with PVC and have it painted black, for the sake of weight/price, but obviously aluminum or steel would be better for heating the water as you go via the sun.

Side note, does anybody know what happened to the Roadshower and why it was killed off. most of what I have seen online was customer service issues with Yakima, not necessarily sales issues with the product.

 

[AppalachianGoat]

I’m pretty interested in these setups as I’m pretty into destination/trail running and the idea of rinsing off is great instead of wet wipes. However I cannot fathom spending roadshower money when I and arguably anyone with basic tools could DIY it for less than $100 maybe even less.

 

[trail_runn4r]

There is/was the water port 3.8 gal with accessories bundle for $149 at Costco (bought mine in February) and I really like it. They also have a smaller or bigger version.

Sure DIY is cheaper and can be a fun project, I just didn't have time/space for that.

 

[Rctonnie]

Slightly related/unrelated, we have some decent water storage ready for a 19-day road trip this summer.
A question that occurs to me: how/where do you fill up water when on an extended journey?

 

[Ian McAdorey]

I‘m very happy with WaterPort Weekender.

WaterPORT

WaterPORT

thewaterport.com

Now this I like, but my gripes are something that the RoadShower's design already had. I would like to side mount mine to my rack as I have a RTT on most of the time, and I dont know if you could side mount this one due to hose position/outlet. I will reach out to their support but this might be the way.

the idea of rinsing off is great instead of wet wipes

Especially when you throw muddy dogs, muddy kids, sometimes even muddy mountain bikes into the mix, just better to have some hose-pressure water on hand to get all off.

Slightly related/unrelated, we have some decent water storage ready for a 19-day road trip this summer.
A question that occurs to me: how/where do you fill up water when on an extended journey?

Good question, and I am sure it has been answered in some other areas on the forums. If it was me going completely off grid for 19 days i would bring a gallon per person per day, and I know that is a lot to carry on you/in the vehicle if you do not have a ton of storage. If you have the ability to hit a gas station or grocery store or something where you can replenish, the break it up, 2 people, for 5 days, you bring 10 gallons. then on day 5 or 6 when you make it to a place where there is civilization again, re-up, then rinse and repeat. HOWEVER, if you are going to be road-tripping and have plenty of access to stores, gas stations, etc. then get what you need for the next day or two and maximize the storage you have inside the vehicle.

 

[Rctonnie]

Good question, and I am sure it has been answered in some other areas on the forums. If it was me going completely off grid for 19 days i would bring a gallon per person per day, and I know that is a lot to carry on you/in the vehicle if you do not have a ton of storage. If you have the ability to hit a gas station or grocery store or something where you can replenish, the break it up, 2 people, for 5 days, you bring 10 gallons. then on day 5 or 6 when you make it to a place where there is civilization again, re-up, then rinse and repeat. HOWEVER, if you are going to be road-tripping and have plenty of access to stores, gas stations, etc. then get what you need for the next day or two and maximize the storage you have inside the vehicle.

So we will be on interstates at least every other day and able to hit gas stations. I guess the thing that occurs to me is, how do I fill up 5-10 gallons of water at a gas station (or other common area), what does that look like? Is there a tap on wall of every gas station I don't know about? :)

 

[Ian McAdorey]

So we will be on interstates at least every other day and able to hit gas stations. I guess the thing that occurs to me is, how do I fill up 5-10 gallons of water at a gas station (or other common area), what does that look like? Is there a tap on wall of every gas station I don't know about? :)

Buy 1 Gallon jugs of water and put them in your vehicle. If you dont have enough space for 10x 1-gallon water jugs, buy something like THIS and poor the gallons into 1 or 2 individual containers.

You can side mount it using L-brackets as the whole bottom of the unit has metal countersunk threaded bolt attachment points molded in.

I will have to do some more research then. I just shot them over an email with the question on their "contact" link. I have an RTT, so side mounting it below the RTT's opening side (awning on the opposite side) would be ideal for my setup.

Worst case scenario, I end up just going the PVC route and building/sealing one that can fit my needs

 

[ptgarcia]

The Waterport and homemade showers are super cool, but I don't want that weight hanging off my rack. My wife gifted me a RinseKit a couple Christmas' ago and its pretty slick. I carry a couple Aqua-Tainers and refill from those as necessary. I like things portable, because it usually makes them versatile, and my setup fits the bill.

 

[Autism Family Travels]

We use the woods two room bathroom tent. One side has our chem toilet and the other with a nemo Helio LX pressurized shower bag. warm up some water on the camp stove, pour it in the reservoir and foot pump up the reservoir to pressurize and good to go. Nice hot shower.

 

[Fj60Fan]

If anyone is still looking for a 7 gallon Yakima Road shower. I found a great deal. It looked sketchy at first but I researched the site and it is a family run business that sells alot of Overland/Camping/Hiking gear among other things. Here is a link, pretty good deal. I had it shipped to me in less than 5 days in the original Yakima box.
I will probably buy more gear from them in the future. Just sayin'

 

[Fj60Fan]

Here is the link...

Yakima RoadShower - Portable Roof Mounted Shower

Sandy feet, dirty paws, and mud slung bikes. The Yakima RoadShower is your trusty sidekick for the convenience of pressurized water in the middle of nowhere. Its dependable attachment to your vehicle or trailer allows you to roam freely. And, while you’re out having fun, the sun heats up the...

aventuron.com

 

[Autism Family Travels]

As for the roadshower, you can make one out of some pipe, endcaps and fixutres. Google it, so easy and works exactly the same.

 

[H47Bronco]

Ford accessories had them, not sure if or when they will come back in stock:

Yakima Four Gallon Road Shower

Why Buy: Details:Sandy feet, dirty paws, and mud slung bikes. The Road Shower by Yakima provides you with the convenience of pressurized water in the middle of nowhere. And, while you’re out having fun, the sun heats up the water in the tank. Built strong with welded aluminum construction and...

accessories.ford.com