Took a timed shower today! Measured water used!

[vokus]

So today I wanted to see how much water I use for a typical home shower. So I timed it with my cellphones stopwatch, and I was done right on 1min and 30seconds. <br><br>Then I took an empty 5 gallon bucket, and ran the shower head in to it for 1min and 30seconds. <br><br>This is how much water I used in a normal home shower. Its just a tad bit over half the buket, so I am assuming 2.5 gallons of water. <br>So 5 days of showering like a king is about 12.5 gallons. <br><br>How much shower water do you guys carry with you?<br><img src="" height="489" width="653"><br>

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;We have a 40 gallon tank in our RV. It lasts the two of us about five days which includes using the toilet , cooking ,dish washing , drinking and cleaning. We probably use about the same amount of water per shower as you do but I know other people use a lot less - spray bottles and sponge baths ,etc.so there are ways to conserve even more if you need to.<br>

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">I takes me about 3 gallons and a couple of minutes to do a shower.&nbsp; Due to the limited space in my van, I just use the black bag type shower.&nbsp; It works fine much of the time.&nbsp; During the cold months, I was hitting&nbsp;Anytime Fitness, using gas station bathrooms, and the good old baby wipes as a backup.&nbsp; (It's easier in the city that way)</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">A 40 gallon tank like Tony and Karen have would be nice!&nbsp; For now, the needs haven't driven anything larger than the plastic bag thingy...&nbsp; Maybe some day when longer trips occur.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">VT</p>

 

[Wild_E]

I use much less for a shower, or a clean down.<div>A. is to use small hand held spray bottles, I put;</div><div>dishsoap in one</div><div>body wash soap in another</div><div>rinse water in one</div><div>(3 handheld bottles)</div><div><br></div><div>B. Showers;</div><div>I use a larger 2 gal spray pump bottle, heat up water in Kettle, then add it with some cooler water, take shower.</div><div><img src="http://www.princessauto.com/hlr-system/WebPhotos/82/823/8233/8233702.jpg"></div><div>and I have a 4 gal, one of these that I will be mounting on a wall to make it easier</div><div><br></div>

 

[vokus]

Thanks every one! <br>This info is really helpful!<br>

 

[Nemo]

If i'm actually taking a shower, I do it with under 1 gallon of water &lt;grin&gt; have a 1 gallon flower sprinkler that I hang up in a tree and tip over me.&nbsp; works great and doesnt use alot of water.&nbsp; Usually I just use a small spray bottle<br>