one of the things i'll miss is my bathtub so am thinking of getting my fix at various camgrounds and rv parks along the way.
however i'm a bit skeeved out by the thought of a bacterial laden public pool so wonder if there's anything to be done about it.
carry bleach or vinegar and surrepticiously shock the hot tub myself a few hours before using it?
check into a fancy hotel for a weeknight--can't afford that probably!
bring an inflatable?!
Technomadia said
01:07 AM Feb 13, 2013
Make friends with people who have hot tubs, pools and bath tubs they are willing to share in their homes :)
You could also travel with your own water testing kit, and test the water before you get in.
- Cherie
The Bear II said
01:14 AM Feb 13, 2013
It depends on the campground and how well the management takes care of the facilities. We go to an RV Resort every year near San Diego. The facilities are well maintained. I've seen the pool and hot tub closed several times due to "hazards" left by guests (usually kids). They shock the pool or hot tub for a day and do not allow anyone to use them.
In addition, they have switch over to a salt water system which is supposed to kill most bacterias.
We've never had a problem in either the pool or hot tub.
The hotel idea is good.... for a tub soak.
Although I'm not a bathtub type of guy.... the pool, lake, river or ocean is a great "soak" substitute for a tub.
Lucky Mike said
01:31 AM Feb 13, 2013
Northwest hot springs!!!!!.......1 week of the best boondocking in the wilderness with the best amenities!!!!!!!!
PIEERE said
02:05 AM Feb 13, 2013
Hot Springs' Arkansas???
folivier said
03:47 AM Feb 13, 2013
Our house we just sold we had installed a pool with sal****er system. They are great, but they are not any better at controlling "hazards" than plain chlorine. The biggest benefit was the feel of the water, feels very soft and silky. We had less skin problems. And there was no strong chlorine smell. I'm spoiled and hate to swim in a chlorine pool due to the smell.
KellyVA said
05:17 AM Feb 13, 2013
I vote Hot Springs!! :)
Lucky Mike said
06:30 AM Feb 13, 2013
nothing better than boondocking next to a hot spring!!!!!!!..................................AAaaaaaaHHhhhhhhh
Racerguy said
07:33 AM Feb 13, 2013
I think I would think twice about dumping anything in someone else's hot tub.
MarkS said
08:30 AM Feb 13, 2013
Hot tubs grow bacteria. It's a big Petri dish. We use chlorine in ours and change the water frequently. I considered mounting one on the truck but realized I'd have to run the generator for hours every time we wanted to use it so I shelved that idea. Besides, who wants to wear a suit in a hot tub.
Technomadia said
09:03 AM Feb 13, 2013
Our friends, Sean & Louise, of http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com had an inflatable hot tub hooked into their diesel burner hydronics system for the hot water. It was nothing short of fantastic. They just recently moved onto a boat from their amazing double decker bus conversion, and I believe their intentions was to take the hot tub with them.
It is possible, but I believe that the system they purchased (a YachtTub) is no longer in business.
- Cherie
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suse1023 said
02:04 PM Feb 13, 2013
darn, i was afraid there was no good answer! not that we won't take advantage of the hot springs, we surely will! but i suspect i'll be staying out of the giant petri dishes. even though i have a great immune system my dh has danced with chemotherapy too many times for it to be worth the risk.
maybe an inflatable?...
p.s. and sans suit is the only way to go,lol!
suse1023 said
12:18 AM Feb 19, 2013
now that has definate possibilities for me. thanks!
GENECOP said
12:57 AM Feb 19, 2013
Suse, the fancy hotel is no guarantee of cleanliness, I like the water test idea. Bringing your own inflatable does not sound practical. You might have to deal without for awhile....
suse1023 said
01:13 AM Feb 19, 2013
we're thinking we may get a storage unit near where the grandkids are, as we'll be parked there for the longest times. so while we're there it will be nice to have and when we're in the western states there'll be no need, as we'll be hot spring hopping for sure.
WestWardHo said
03:59 AM Feb 21, 2013
Susie,
I was a lifelong bathaholic! Nothing better than a long soak in the tub with a good book and a nice glass of wine. Three years ago we purchased a home we had been renting short term (we thought). Two big walk in showers but no tub. I really missed it and thought I could make up for it in hotels when we traveled and visits to our kids; but the universe was working against me because in three years only one hotel had a tub and none of the kids guest rooms! I can't say I don't miss it but its not been a big deal in a long time. It's kind of humorous to me now. Just read someplace that more and more homes are being built without tubs, but spa showers so we may be dinosaurs!
one of the things i'll miss is my bathtub so am thinking of getting my fix at various camgrounds and rv parks along the way.
however i'm a bit skeeved out by the thought of a bacterial laden public pool so wonder if there's anything to be done about it.
carry bleach or vinegar and surrepticiously shock the hot tub myself a few hours before using it?
check into a fancy hotel for a weeknight--can't afford that probably!
bring an inflatable?!
You could also travel with your own water testing kit, and test the water before you get in.
- Cherie
In addition, they have switch over to a salt water system which is supposed to kill most bacterias.
We've never had a problem in either the pool or hot tub.
The hotel idea is good.... for a tub soak.
Although I'm not a bathtub type of guy.... the pool, lake, river or ocean is a great "soak" substitute for a tub.
I'm spoiled and hate to swim in a chlorine pool due to the smell.
I think I would think twice about dumping anything in someone else's hot tub.
Our friends, Sean & Louise, of http://ourodyssey.blogspot.com had an inflatable hot tub hooked into their diesel burner hydronics system for the hot water. It was nothing short of fantastic. They just recently moved onto a boat from their amazing double decker bus conversion, and I believe their intentions was to take the hot tub with them.
It is possible, but I believe that the system they purchased (a YachtTub) is no longer in business.
- Cherie
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-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Wednesday 13th of February 2013 01:21:31 PM
not that we won't take advantage of the hot springs, we surely will!
but i suspect i'll be staying out of the giant petri dishes.
even though i have a great immune system my dh has danced with chemotherapy too many times for it to be worth the risk.
maybe an inflatable?...
p.s. and sans suit is the only way to go,lol!
so while we're there it will be nice to have and when we're in the western states there'll be no need, as we'll be hot spring hopping for sure.
I was a lifelong bathaholic! Nothing better than a long soak in the tub with a good book and a nice glass of wine. Three years ago we purchased a home we had been renting short term (we thought). Two big walk in showers but no tub. I really missed it and thought I could make up for it in hotels when we traveled and visits to our kids; but the universe was working against me because in three years only one hotel had a tub and none of the kids guest rooms! I can't say I don't miss it but its not been a big deal in a long time. It's kind of humorous to me now. Just read someplace that more and more homes are being built without tubs, but spa showers so we may be dinosaurs!
Sherry
I just thought of an alternative
Something like this portable inflatable bathtub. There are many listed with a Google search:
http://www.amazon.com/Inflatable-Bathe-Portable-Bathtub-Accessories/dp/B000JQLPKE
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