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| Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290119] |
Sun, 08 November 2015 21:19  |
Carl S.
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I just removed and washed the shower curtain from the wet bath in our coach, the one on the bathroom door side. I'm debating whether or not to put it back in. I would like to hear opinions on the need for this curtain. It seems to me that the design of the door would not allow much, if any, water to leak out around the door, but I'm sure the curtain might help somewhat. Is it worth it, or not?
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290123 is a reply to message #290119] |
Sun, 08 November 2015 22:20  |
Kosier
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Carl,
If you've got any kind of exhaust fan, it will suck that curtain around your
body.
Gary Kosier
77PB w/500Cad
Newark, Ohio
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From: "Carl Stouffer"
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Subject: [GMCnet] Wet Bath Shower Curtain
> I just removed and washed the shower curtain from the wet bath in our
> coach, the one on the bathroom door side. I'm debating whether or not to
> put it
> back in. I would like to hear opinions on the need for this curtain. It
> seems to me that the design of the door would not allow much, if any,
> water
> to leak out around the door, but I'm sure the curtain might help somewhat.
> Is it worth it, or not?
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290124 is a reply to message #290119] |
Sun, 08 November 2015 22:21 |
powerjon
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I change out the shower curtain every fall, we only use the good clear one from WM. I used to put them in the wash with softer to take the soap residue off, but the cost of a new curtain is so low. I also trim the curtain to fit the show opening. I just cannot trust the seals on our show door to not leak. The curtain is a safety factor dirty water can be a pain to clean up. Looking forward to escaping the cold weather and will be in Tucson the first week of December.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
> On Nov 8, 2015, at 10:19 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> I just removed and washed the shower curtain from the wet bath in our coach, the one on the bathroom door side. I'm debating whether or not to put it
> back in. I would like to hear opinions on the need for this curtain. It seems to me that the design of the door would not allow much, if any, water
> to leak out around the door, but I'm sure the curtain might help somewhat. Is it worth it, or not?
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290130 is a reply to message #290119] |
Mon, 09 November 2015 07:21 |
An87ttype
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I do not use any curtains. Maybe a drop or two leak out the door. A lot less than drips off you body when you get out. I hated that curtain sticking to me at every turn.
1975 Eleganza II
Hudson Valley NY
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290131 is a reply to message #290119] |
Mon, 09 November 2015 08:17 |
lqqkatjon
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I think I put a new seal in at the bottom of the door, I also have a new deflector to install for the bottom of the door to divert water, and lessen the amount of water that can go down to the bottom of the door, and try to sneak through that seal.
I would guess, it would depend on how often you use the shower and how much water you use when you shower. How you dry out the shower after, and your climate.
right now the wife has a fancier more of the fabric then the plastic type shower curtain in there. It does pack up nice, and is out of the way for the most part, but I thought it took a long time to dry. I tried the plastic one I could wipe down, but that stuck to everything and got in the way. Now with the fantastic fan, and by propping the door open, the fabric one drys pretty quick.
I would take it out, but I am not sure the wife's thoughts on that.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
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St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290140 is a reply to message #290119] |
Mon, 09 November 2015 10:59 |
George Beckman
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Carl S. wrote on Sun, 08 November 2015 19:19I just removed and washed the shower curtain from the wet bath in our coach, the one on the bathroom door side. I'm debating whether or not to put it back in. I would like to hear opinions on the need for this curtain. It seems to me that the design of the door would not allow much, if any, water to leak out around the door, but I'm sure the curtain might help somewhat. Is it worth it, or not?
We just got a fabric curtain and found it much better. Water shakes off (which can be a bit of a thrill on a cool evening) and it dries better. It does not get stiff.
This was nothing fancy. None at Target suited Ruth as she wanted plain white so we got it online from Amazon. Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027IS6NG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
We got two of the 72X72, as on wraps around. I suppose the inner side could be 54X72 but I haven't measured.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290141 is a reply to message #290140] |
Mon, 09 November 2015 11:27 |
Carl S.
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Thanks for all the answers. Depending on our activity level, and the time of year, we generally shower every other day and use the least amount of water it takes to rinse the soap off, so I think we will try it without the curtain in place. We have only the stock type bath fan and have never had a problem with it sucking the shower curtain up against us, but it does draw air from under the door. I suppose that would help to keep the water inside the shower as Larry mentioned.
I installed hooks on the sides of the mirror, and grommets in the other curtain to pull it back and out of the way and provide a little more elbow room on the other curtain. I think it is good to have that one to protect the things on the 'vanity' top from getting wet, but the other curtain will probably just go. I can always take it along on our next trip, and if we don't like it without, put it back up.
Living in the Southwest, where it is usually very dry, I'm not too worried about getting some moisture on the floor outside the bathroom. It dries out quickly. The main problem with the curtain is that it stays wet for a while longer than the flat surfaces of the shower and is much harder to wipe down. George's suggestion of a cloth curtain is a good one as I think it would dry faster.
Thanks again. 
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290145 is a reply to message #290141] |
Mon, 09 November 2015 12:20 |
armandminnie
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We have cloth curtains on both sides of the shower. The reason that we want
and need the one on the door side is that is where we hang our towels. When
I reskinned the door I put solid pieces of wood where the towel bars are
screwed into the door. Keeps the towels out of the way and allows them to
dry too. I installed the towel bars with some kind of hollow wall anchors
before I reskinned the door but I did not like how fragile it was -
although it never broke.
On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
> Thanks for all the answers. Depending on our activity level, and the time
> of year, we generally shower every other day and use the least amount of
> water it takes to rinse the soap off, so I think we will try it without
> the curtain in place. We have only the stock type bath fan and have never
> had
> a problem with it sucking the shower curtain up against us, but it does
> draw air from under the door. I suppose that would help to keep the water
> inside the shower as Larry mentioned.
>
> I installed hooks on the sides of the mirror, and grommets in the other
> curtain to pull it back and out of the way and provide a little more elbow
> room on the other curtain. I think it is good to have that one to protect
> the things on the 'vanity' top from getting wet, but the other curtain will
> probably just go. I can always take it along on our next trip, and if we
> don't like it without, put it back up.
>
> Living in the Southwest, where it is usually very dry, I'm not too worried
> about getting some moisture on the floor outside the bathroom. It dries
> out quickly. The main problem with the curtain is that it stays wet for a
> while longer than the flat surfaces of the shower and is much harder to
> wipe down. George's suggestion of a cloth curtain is a good one as I
> think it would dry faster.
>
> Thanks again. :)
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #290146 is a reply to message #290119] |
Mon, 09 November 2015 12:42 |
lqqkatjon
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Chris,
Install that 14x14 fantastic fan.... maybe there will be a deal on black friday, I paid about $90 for the one I installed when it was on sale. does not have reverse or other fancy features, but it is perfect for bathroom.
I thought the cloth curtain would dry slower then a plastic curtain. Prior to fantastic fan, the curtain and floor would be wet for a few hours at least... Now with fantastic fan, 10-15 minutes and the shower is all dry.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #302301 is a reply to message #290146] |
Sun, 19 June 2016 08:11 |
kstockwell
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thanks to the search function I found this great thread.
I really don't like the idea of the shower curtains, you store them near the toilet and well, they're near the toilet. And they're light weight and I can picture them sticking to me
I plan to remove them and see what happens. Haven't used the shower yet but will this coming week and I'll see how it goes. I have a fantastic fan in the bathroom and I'll run it and see what happens
So happy for this forum!
kelly
1978 Kingsley
putney vt
1978 Kingsley
Putney VT
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #302302 is a reply to message #302301] |
Sun, 19 June 2016 09:00 |
Carl S.
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As an epilogue to this thread, we DID remove the curtain on the door side and haven't missed it at all. The shower dries faster without it and it does not leak out into the hallway. We still have the curtain on the mirror side, but pin it back to the mirror with plastic grommets in the curtain to hooks along the sides of the mirror. Much better arrangement in my opinion for the way we use the wet bath.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #302303 is a reply to message #290119] |
Sun, 19 June 2016 09:51 |
JohnL455
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We just place a terry bath mat in the hall to catch drips when you go to grab your towel. If you seal the bottom air gap the fan won't get much makeup air and take far longer to dry the module. There is quit a breeze coming in down there which helps to dry the floor.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #302339 is a reply to message #302332] |
Sun, 19 June 2016 16:09 |
kstockwell
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I'll go this route if needed. I do have the diverter at the bottom of my door
kelly
1978 kingsley
Jeanette wrote on Sun, 19 June 2016 16:17We had a cotton muslin fabric curtain in the gmc n at home. It does not stick to you.
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> On Jun 19, 2016, at 8:11 AM, kelly stockwell wrote:
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> thanks to the search function I found this great thread.
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> I really don't like the idea of the shower curtains, you store them near the toilet and well, they're near the toilet. And they're light weight and I
> can picture them sticking to me
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> I plan to remove them and see what happens. Haven't used the shower yet but will this coming week and I'll see how it goes. I have a fantastic fan
> in the bathroom and I'll run it and see what happens
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>
> So happy for this forum!
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> kelly
> 1978 Kingsley
> putney vt
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #302439 is a reply to message #302309] |
Mon, 20 June 2016 16:07 |
Carl S.
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Matt Colie wrote on Sun, 19 June 2016 10:48Carl S. wrote on Sun, 19 June 2016 10:00As an epilogue to this thread, we DID remove the curtain on the door side and haven't missed it at all. The shower dries faster without it and it does not leak out into the hallway. We still have the curtain on the mirror side, but pin it back to the mirror with plastic grommets in the curtain to hooks along the sides of the mirror. Much better arrangement in my opinion for the way we use the wet bath.
Carl,
Does your door still have the gasket at the bottom? Ours has an extrusion there with nothing in it. I would think this could pretty much stop the door leakage.
Matt
Sorry, didn't see this until this morning. Yes, it does have the gasket on the bottom along with a diverter above it. like I said. There is minimal, if any, leakage into the hallway, and the shower is much more user friendly without the curtain.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Wet Bath Shower Curtain [message #302867 is a reply to message #290119] |
Thu, 30 June 2016 06:43 |
kstockwell
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Happy to report that I had no issues with shower curtains removed.
I did forget to turn on the fan once, and there was a little water leaking from the door gasket but not much.
Hardly any water gets up to light fixtures, no water got behind the lower panel.
I took one shower (washed hair) husband took 3 because he went running every day.
Thanks for all the info!
kelly
1978 Kingsley
Putney VT
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