Can I install a bathtub in my fifth wheel shower?

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I'm about to buy a Sandpiper fifth wheel, and we're planning a year-long trip. That's a long time to go without a bath (I like to sit and read in there and my kid likes baths before going to sleep). Is there any simple way to install a bath in an existing shower?
I found this: http://www.dyersonline.com/lyons-36-x-24-parchment-front-center-drain-full-bathtub.html
but don't know if it's meant to replace an existing tub or go in a shower set up.
Thanks for any help/advice
 
This tub is only 3' long and 2' wide and 1' deep. I hope your entire family are small people. There's no way that tub would suit my needs and I'm average size.
 
Ha, I didn't see that length. . . .might be okay for my six-year-old. . . . 

Are there other options people know of getting a bath in an RV shower?
 
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-pumps-water/rv-shower-tub.htm?source=google&jadid=28512381024&jap=1t2&jk=rv%20bathtubs&jkId=8a8ae4cd468849b401468f47128e731d&jmt=1_b_&jp=&js=1&jsid=36859&jt=1&gclid=CLmz1dPtzcMCFZQvgQodFxsAaA
 
One thing folks forget to think about when wanting a bath tub in an RV is the small amount of hot water available.  If you have a 10 gallon hot water heater you get some extra hot water, but not tons of it.  An "on-demand" hot water heater would probably work.  RVs are not generally made for baths.

Marsha~
 
OnSabbatical said:
we're planning a year-long trip. That's a long time to go without a bath
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You're not going to make many friends if you go a whole year without taking a bath.  ;D  Look for a brook or a river during that year.  Please!!!!!  ;) :D :eek: :-\ :p
 
A ten gallon water heater will put about three inches of hot water in that tiny tub. Assuming 50% cold water its barely sufficient to quickly bathe a child. And you'll probably have half filled the grey tank in the process!  I recommend showers! ;D

Ernie
 
I don't know how many campgrounds would allow this. 250 gallons of water and the electricity it must use to heat that water. OOCH!! :eek:
 
The old saying is that with enough money you can get anything done.
Realistically besides the physical location you will have issues with
enough hot water and gray-water holding tank size.
 
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