Outdoor Shower Disconnect, Hose Removal

MuttonChops
MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,981
in Modifications & Upgrades
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'.
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.
'18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
TV: '25 Canyon AT4
Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180

Comments

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
     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. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Horigan
    Horigan Member Posts: 877
    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
    Rich
    2019 T@b 400
    2025 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Turbo
    Bellingham WA
  • Freespirit
    Freespirit Member Posts: 187
    @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. 
    2020 TAB 320 U
    TV 2025 Telluride X Type
  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,737
    edited July 2021
    Nice job! I’ve never liked that stiff hose sliding in and out around all the critical systems located under the seat.
    Stockton, New Jersey
    2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
    60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025

  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Much better @MuttonChops!  Now you can access your valves.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • gulfarea
    gulfarea Member Posts: 524
    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
    2019 TaB 320 S Boondock Edge
  • da_tab
    da_tab Member Posts: 6
    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
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,981
    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 . . . . . .

    '18 320 S,  pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based
    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures:  58   Nights:  405  Towing Miles 50,180
  • rcuomo
    rcuomo Member Posts: 321
    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. 
    ‘18 Tab 320S- mfg’d 4/17, acquired 9/17
    Spare & bike rack on tongue, Renogy 100w suitcase connection, cargo & door nets, sway bar, wired rear camera, Norcold aux fan, front window protection, frame mounted sewer & water hose storage, Krieger 1500w inverter w/100Ah LIFePO4.
    ‘24 Ford F150 XLT PowerBoost- 11,000# capacity
    ‘20 Honda Pilot Elite- 5000# tow cap, 500# tongue cap
    Huntington LI

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