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Mon, 24 May 2010 19:16  |
mjbourgon
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Hi there fellow gmcers
Took coach over the week end for shake down prior to run to Alaska and back. All went well except a few minor problems that will be fixed next week.
I have a question does any one have a good plan for the shower in my wet bath room and what kind of rods and curtains are the best. I have a 1976 Palm beach with the wet bath module.
thanks all
Marcel in El Paso
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #85910 is a reply to message #85908] |
Mon, 24 May 2010 19:24  |
Rusty
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I do not use a curtain. I lay a towel down in the aisle and shower with the door open. Way more room to move around without being boxed in. I'm a big guy though, so maybe some skinny types care to chime in.
Rusty
75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #85984 is a reply to message #85965] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 06:02 |
mjbourgon
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Dan
Thanks for input. We plan on staying in rv parks every several days but
figured out we might need the shower.
I know the water is a bit of a problem but figured for the odd shower it
should work out. I saw the small tracks but I seem to be missing the small
rollers. Will try the shower curtains and cut them down. Thanks
Marcel Bourgon in El Paso
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Borlase" <bord@shaw.ca>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 21:25
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains
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> ...Marcel
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> I have a 78 Former PB here in Kelowna B.C....Can't say we have used the
> shower alot, but we have still used it. I have small
> I-beems (RV type) running in front of the sink as well as from the door,
> back to the wall (beside the toilet). I cut to length
> a standred bathroom shower curtain,....pulled right back to the wall when
> not in use....other wise it works quite well.
> Wet your self down, lather up, rince off. Be aware of how much water you
> use, as there is only a 30 gal. capacity ( unless you are somewhere with
> full hook-ups).
> Enjoy your Alaskan getaway..you may be passing through our neck of the
> woods. If so, do look us up.
>
> Dan...living the good life in a GMC...Borlase
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #85987 is a reply to message #85908] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 07:56 |
Steven Ferguson
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Marcel,
We use a shower curtain on both sides of the shower, Keeps water out
of the TP cabinet, keeps it out of the hallway. My wife found shower
curtains with small, maybe 1/2" dia suction cups along the leading
edges and those keep the curtains from moving while showering. It was
a direct replacement for the OEM one and fit nicely. The suction cups
also keep it retracted and out of the way when using the rest of the
facilities. Wipe down is quick, and we've never had a problem with
mildew as the curtain dries rapidly after wiping down and utilizing
the FF vent to blow in or out. Both directions of air flow seem to
work as well.
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 5:16 PM, <mjbourgon@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi there fellow gmcers
> Took coach over the week end for shake down prior to run to Alaska and back. All went well except a few minor problems that will be fixed next week.
> I have a question does any one have a good plan for the shower in my wet bath room and what kind of rods and curtains are the best. I have a 1976 Palm beach with the wet bath module.
> thanks all
> Marcel in El Paso
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #86017 is a reply to message #85999] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 12:16 |
Carl S.
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Wally,
That's a great idea! That is my only complaint about the wet bath, too tight. Your little mod would help with that a lot!
Thanks!
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] shower curtains [message #86048 is a reply to message #85965] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 16:54 |
powerjon
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This is the way our coach shower curtain are in our bath.
http://homepage.mac.com/powwerjon/PhotoAlbum10.html
Go to last 2 pictures and you can see the layout.
J.R. Wright
On May 24, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Dan Borlase wrote:
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> ...Marcel
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> I have a 78 Former PB here in Kelowna B.C....Can't say we have used
> the shower alot, but we have still used it. I have small
> I-beems (RV type) running in front of the sink as well as from the
> door, back to the wall (beside the toilet). I cut to length
> a standred bathroom shower curtain,....pulled right back to the wall
> when not in use....other wise it works quite well.
> Wet your self down, lather up, rince off. Be aware of how much water
> you use, as there is only a 30 gal. capacity ( unless you are
> somewhere with full hook-ups).
> Enjoy your Alaskan getaway..you may be passing through our neck of
> the woods. If so, do look us up.
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78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #86051 is a reply to message #86048] |
Tue, 25 May 2010 17:13 |
mjbourgon
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Thanks to all for the shower curtain help
Have ordered small wheel and hooks and now will make a run and pick up
shower curtains. Thanks again to all you make life easy
Marcel
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 15:54
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains
> This is the way our coach shower curtain are in our bath.
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/powwerjon/PhotoAlbum10.html
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> Go to last 2 pictures and you can see the layout.
>
> J.R. Wright
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> On May 24, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Dan Borlase wrote:
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>> ...Marcel
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>> I have a 78 Former PB here in Kelowna B.C....Can't say we have used
>> the shower alot, but we have still used it. I have small
>> I-beems (RV type) running in front of the sink as well as from the
>> door, back to the wall (beside the toilet). I cut to length
>> a standred bathroom shower curtain,....pulled right back to the wall
>> when not in use....other wise it works quite well.
>> Wet your self down, lather up, rince off. Be aware of how much water
>> you use, as there is only a 30 gal. capacity ( unless you are
>> somewhere with full hook-ups).
>> Enjoy your Alaskan getaway..you may be passing through our neck of
>> the woods. If so, do look us up.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower [message #95091 is a reply to message #85908] |
Mon, 09 August 2010 00:10 |
rallymaster
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Yes, use PEX!
It's easy to install, and maintain.
RonC
On Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:50:58 -0500 Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net>
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> I'm not going to worry about the check valve. I'd bet another dozen
> donuts that it is the reason the PO removed the thing.
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> I love this net - I never would have thought to take out the upper
> cabinet. I've been thinking about taking down the overhead cabinet
> in the bedroom, then the wall, but the bathroom cabinet should
> absolutely do the trick!
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> Thanks, Wally. You have already saved me over an hour of work, and
> I haven't even started yet!
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> One more question - should this be plumbed with Pex?? I've never
> used it before but it looks so brain-dead simple, like putting
> sprinklers in my back yard, but without the sticky fingers.
> --
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Fremont, Ca
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Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Shower [message #95094 is a reply to message #85908] |
Mon, 09 August 2010 00:59 |
rallymaster
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You can use the PEX clamps if you have the clamp scruncher, or you can
use the more expensive, but more convenient, compression fittings or the
slip on fittings, like the "shark bite " fittings.
Or, in many cases, you can use the older Qest compression fittings.
Beware, the Qest fittings deteriorate after long exposure to chlorinated
water.
RonC
On Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:46:25 -0700 Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net>
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> Can I use regular hose clamps, or do I have to use the special PEX
> clamps?
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> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
> On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:10 PM, rallymaster@juno.com wrote:
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> > Yes, use PEX!
> > It's easy to install, and maintain.
> >
> > RonC
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #95097 is a reply to message #85908] |
Mon, 09 August 2010 07:47 |
bryant374
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I have a question does any one have a good plan for the shower in my wet bath room and what kind of rods and curtains are the best. I have a 1976 Palm beach with the wet bath module.
thanks all
Marcel in El Paso
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I have a 1976 PB also, here is what I did:
-Cheap new curtains (thin & flexible) cut to size.
-Apply adhesive backed Velcro to curtain ends and several areas holding it against bath wall ( no folds in curtain, increases size back to bath walls).
- New bath sink faucet, single lever shower control & shower head. The "navy" shower head has a "demand" button so that shower water only flows when needed and reduces water use to a minimum without disturbing temperature settings.
Has worked really well for us.
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #95098 is a reply to message #86051] |
Mon, 09 August 2010 08:18 |
Steven Ferguson
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Marcel,
My wife found shower curtains that have several small, suction cups
on the leading edges to hold the curtains against the wall when
showering, and also when it is retracted. Helps keep it out of the
way when not in use.
On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 3:13 PM, <mjbourgon@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Thanks to all for the shower curtain help
> Have ordered small wheel and hooks and now will make a run and pick up
> shower curtains. Thanks again to all you make life easy
> Marcel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Wright" <powerjon@chartermi.net>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 15:54
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains
>
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>> This is the way our coach shower curtain are in our bath.
>>
>> http://homepage.mac.com/powwerjon/PhotoAlbum10.html
>>
>> Go to last 2 pictures and you can see the layout.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>>
>> On May 24, 2010, at 11:25 PM, Dan Borlase wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>> ...Marcel
>>>
>>> I have a 78 Former PB here in Kelowna B.C....Can't say we have used
>>> the shower alot, but we have still used it. I have small
>>> I-beems (RV type) running in front of the sink as well as from the
>>> door, back to the wall (beside the toilet). I cut to length
>>> a standred bathroom shower curtain,....pulled right back to the wall
>>> when not in use....other wise it works quite well.
>>> Wet your self down, lather up, rince off. Be aware of how much water
>>> you use, as there is only a 30 gal. capacity ( unless you are
>>> somewhere with full hook-ups).
>>> Enjoy your Alaskan getaway..you may be passing through our neck of
>>> the woods. If so, do look us up.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] shower curtains [message #95108 is a reply to message #95105] |
Mon, 09 August 2010 10:13 |
Bob de Kruyff
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""We got rid of the shower curtains back in the 80's. We use the shower a lot but just aim the spray away from the mirror area and don't have any water leaking through the door. It just runs down the walls and the door into the pan.
It makes it dry up a lot faster this way. If we leave the fan (the original one) on it will pull air up through the bottom of the door and the bath will be completely dry within about an hour.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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Same here--it sure makes life simpler than having to fool with the curtain all the time. I took mine off after the first trip with no leakage problems.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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