We have a converted VWT5 campervan and are a family of five with a large golden retriever dog. Our VW converted campervan does not have a shower in the van, so we have been on the look out for the best portable shower for vanlife in our VW camper. Here are a few of the best portable showers for camping.
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Portable shower for vanlife
IF you have tried your hand at camping with kids or vanlife then you will know that not all campsites have great facilities. Sometimes you just need to wash the sand off a paddleboard or if you are camping with a dog, they may have muddy paws to rinse off. We have also enjoyed many a festival with kids in our campervan, and spent many an hour queuing for the washrooms onsite. We recently found this gorgeous family friendly campsite on the banks of a river with limited facilities. This got me thinking about the different portable shower setups for vanlife and we have found just the answer!!! Here are some of the best portable camper van showers.

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Best Campervan portable Shower Options
Portable Solar Hot Water Shower
This portable solar hot water shower is eco friendly and has a capacity of upto 20 litres. Leave the bag full of water in the sun with no need to use electric power. Simply fill it with water, hang it and enjoy a shower. Expose to sun for hot water. There is a temperature indicator on the bag too.
Portable Outdoor Shower Folding Bucket Kit
This portable camping shower is ideal for vanlife or camping. The unit consists of a shower head and a water pump on the other end with an S-hook, suction cap, a 3 Meter power cord and 1.8M hose.
Colapz Rechargeable Camping Shower
This Colapz USB Rechargeable battery Pump shower is a perfect portashower for camping, or camper vans or dogs!
Colapz include lots of added accessories so is a great portable shower kit. As well as the Pump and Hose there is a choice of Showerhead or Trigger/Jet Wash Head, a set of brackets for hanging in a shower position and a carry case. Works perfectly with the Colapz collapsible bucket range.
Portable Electric Shower
The electric shower has a built-in 4800mAh lithium battery, and has a variable speed and can be use as an indoor or outdoor shower but also as a car wash, pet shower or even for showering objects and vehicles!
portable showers for a dog
Vanlife with a dog? We have a very large puppy who loves nothing more than mud and water, so when we think about a portable camper shower we always make sure we bring one along for our beloved Wilf the golden retriever van dog!

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Camping shower tent
Thinking about taking a portable shower on your campervan travels? This portable lightweight and water repellant tent is great for showers, toilets or as an additional dressing room to your campervan!

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