Space-saving ideas for toilets and showers Last week, I wrote an opinion piece inspired by one question I get more than any other: Where?s the bathroom" It doesn?t matter whether it?s a no-frills teardrop trailer or a fancy Class B adventure van, there is a large contingent of camper enthusiasts who want nothing to do with a rig unless it has a full wet bath and toilet. Love campers and trailers" Come join our community group.
As I detailed in my article, I think that?s a shame. I don?t have a full bathroom in my custom camper van, and I don?t want one. But the rigorous discussion inspired by my article?especially on Facebook?clarified a few things.

First, the pro-bathroom camp will fight to the death for their potties. Many commenters pointed out that as people age they often have physical needs that make a toilet essential. It?s also worth noting that many older people don?t mind giving up some space for a bathroom because they aren?t bringing mountain bikes, climbing gear, or skis for a family of four. How we use our campers directly corresponds to both our age and passions. Second, a lot of commenters supported my opinion. I received countless emails from people who have a bathroom in their camper and never use it, or from other adrenaline-fueled, gear-junkie van lifers who do just fine without one.
But perhaps the most important thing to come out of the lively discussion my story initiated was this: It?s not necessarily an all-or-nothing proposition...