Outdoor Shower Disconnect, Hose Removal

MuttonChops · July 2021

This is a very simple, no big deal, modification that really cleans up the Adle Compartment.

Being a member of I never use the Outdoor Shower Club the extra mess those shower hoses cause in the Adle Compartment has bugged me since day one.

So today I disconnected the water hoses and removed the shower head assembly/hose. Just needed a hand full of 1/2 inch FIP (standard pipe) caps. While removing these never used hoses I also cleaned up how the Adle 120VAC power cord is 'stored'.

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Project left the original shower hardware in place and I will keep the hoses on chance the T@B is ever sold so next owner could reconnect. With that option in mind decided to cap off the shower fitting to keep them clean.

Note:
I did search for a similar thread/posting. Only found 'how to install' or 'how to fix' threads
in the Modifications and Plumbing sections.

Verna · July 2021

Great idea, but it’s so easy to give the dogs a bath outside. I’ll keep mine, but I do have a new hose I want to install.

Horigan · July 2021

Another option is to replace the stiff white hose with a more flexible Camco hose. Would be more manageable in the compartment, though not is clean as no hose. Makes it much more pleasant to use the shower.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-43716-Marine-Flexible-Replacement/dp/B000NOSSEI/ref=asc_df_B000NOSSEI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309733744263&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10555036398850743624&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033356&hvtargid=pla-451259060855&psc=1

Freespirit · July 2021

@Horigan 2x your option. We replaced out hose with 2 Camco hoses with a quick connect between them and used the outdoor shower exclusively over an extended outing and it worked wonderfully. Also replaced our shower head with a Niagara Conservation shower head, 2.0 gpm. For ease we also installed a shower head shut-off valve.

The quick connect between the two hoses makes for an quick extension and eliminates the need to store both hoses in the compartment.

AnOldUR · July 2021

Nice job! I’ve never liked that stiff hose sliding in and out around all the critical systems located under the seat.

Sharon_is_SAM · July 2021

Much better @MuttonChops! Now you can access your valves.

gulfarea · July 2021

I might also cut the extra long electrical wire going to the Alde and install a new electrical plug to get rid of that snakes' nest. Art

da_tab · October 2021

I want to do the same thing but don't what valve covers I need to disconnect everything. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

MuttonChops · October 2021

da_tab said:

. . . don't what valve covers I need to disconnect everything. Can you point me in the right direction?

Sorry, I can not help on that one. My plumbing knowledge is very limited . . . . . .

rcuomo · October 2021

We use the outdoor shower outlet with a 12’ stainless shower hose to supply our outdoor double sink with hot and cold water when we don’t have hook ups.

Outdoor Shower Disconnect, Hose Removal

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