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Old 08-22-2015, 01:12 PM   #1
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My guys don't think they fit in my Roo shower!

It's a deal breaker if I have to worry about who can fit in my shower all the time. Me and my daughters are OK, but my son's head is in the the skylight of my 183. I looked at the other models, but they don't have 3 bunks to sleep everybody. Even the 233, with 3 bunks, has the same bathroom.


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Old 08-22-2015, 01:31 PM   #2
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There is an outside shower with unlimited headroom[emoji38].

Your sons must be really tall! Finding an RV with a shower with more headroom might be difficult. Some of the 5th wheels have high ceilings.


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Old 08-22-2015, 01:34 PM   #3
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In our family, that just means the shower is for the ladies. I've been overheard to say things like "Buck up, son."
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In our family, that just means the shower is for the ladies. I've been overheard to say things like "Buck up, son."
Well put! Life is not all roses!
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Old 08-22-2015, 02:28 PM   #5
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I'm 6'6" and 210lbs. and I use the shower in our 23IKSS all the time. Yes, my head is up in the skylight a little but for the benefit of having a nice clean shower to use and water that is plenty hot, it is well worth it.


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Old 08-22-2015, 02:46 PM   #6
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Many campgrounds have free public showers for those that are limited in the headroom area. If he is that tall he probably has to duck his head in lots of places. The outside shower hose would also work.
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Old 08-22-2015, 03:09 PM   #7
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I'm 6'3" and yes, my noggin is up in the skylight. It isn't luxurious but I get clean.

That's all that counts when camping.
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Old 08-22-2015, 04:21 PM   #8
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The dealerships laughed at us when we were trailer shopping.. Being 6' 3" as well I always first went to the bathroom, lost the shoes then tested the shower. They laughed until I had a few that even with my head in the skylight I was still hunched over. Stinks being tall sometimes... But not often.
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Old 08-22-2015, 04:27 PM   #9
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I'm 6'3" and yes, my noggin is up in the skylight. It isn't luxurious but I get clean.

That's all that counts when camping.
Been there, and done that! And it is workable. Actually, I find my "girth" to be a greater limitation than my 6'4" height in the Windjammer's shower. Since we mostly stay in State parks with decent showers, I usually just "rough it" and leave the TT shower (and related grey tank capacity) for the ladies in our family.
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The dealerships laughed at us when we were trailer shopping.. Being 6' 3" as well I always first went to the bathroom, lost the shoes then tested the shower. They laughed until I had a few that even with my head in the skylight I was still hunched over. Stinks being tall sometimes... But not often.

Did see a MH with a outside shower curtain. crescent rail which clipped on the side and extended down to 12 " from the deck.
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Old 08-22-2015, 04:39 PM   #11
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Although I sucked being 6' 3" the other day when we were in a field doing training.. A storm was approaching.. And I was the TALLEST target to the thunder gods!!! LOL
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Old 08-22-2015, 06:07 PM   #12
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6'3" and have a a 2015 233s not ideal but it works
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Old 08-22-2015, 06:29 PM   #13
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Sometimes, being 5'7" is an advantage. Not often, but sometimes.
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Old 08-22-2015, 06:38 PM   #14
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I don't know if any one TT has more headroom than another. Elbow room does vary though. Our current TT has a larger shower pan (more area) than our Roo had but I'm not sure it has any more headroom.
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Old 08-22-2015, 06:40 PM   #15
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I empathize. Shower height was in the top three requirements when we went shopping.
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Old 08-22-2015, 07:46 PM   #16
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Never used the shower in the Roo, and it is always an all girls camp out. We all use the public shower. The shower uses too much water and empties holding tank quickly. This is camping not a stay at a 5 star hotel!
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This is why it's called a ballerina shower...all we big folks can do is twirl around inside but still very workable.


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Old 08-22-2015, 08:41 PM   #18
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You all are a hoot! My wife suggests you get one of those little handicap stools and try sitting down. Of course your feet would be sticking out but you could then sit on the outside of the shower and put your feet in to wash them.
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Old 08-22-2015, 09:07 PM   #19
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Haha. No room to bend in the shower. Dropping the soap is always an interesting experience. Kind of like trying to scratch your foot while in one of those MRI machines.


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Old 08-22-2015, 09:28 PM   #20
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Nothing like showering in a raincoat......lol
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