I understand, Dont Agree

[KnightEagle]

Years ago we bought a 2017 Adventure 116DS then last year it was made was in 2019. According to TC Mag it that the public wanted dry baths. I don't believe this. Somewhere around 2015-2017 Eagle Cap and Adventure became one yet kepted there operating name. Eagle Cap bare models, had three side door models and aver cost was near 55k the 116DS was 46k with all the bells and whistles. I believe it was the almighty dollar. They didnt want the Cheaper 116DS taking sales from the Eagle Cap sence they built both TC at the same site using the same materials. The 116DS is a nice TC could use more plugs and USB's as well but that's a mute point. To get into the wet bath and bunk we bought a step stool 10hx12wx20L. We live full time in this TC as we build the house in Bowie.
Also we have a 2022 24'Riverside Retro TT it is used and we got it for 12.5k. They are still trying to get 26k plus, and that's for new TT. One reason they Arnt selling very well is they are cheaply made. We use this to go down to our daughters house and to the lake. One thing that hurts the Riverside is the builder out of business they sold out and the new company only wanted the land. You can contact the company anymore and the dealers our on the hook for the warentys? This TT has a dry Bath. which is fine with us.

 

[NY_Dutch]

I'll just comment that I know of at least 6 couples that upgraded their TT's to a slightly larger unit in part to get a larger dry bath instead of the wet bath in the smaller unit. I'm sure a lot of folks are satisfied with a wet bath though.

 

[KnightEagle]

To me I prefer a wet bath but can live with a dry bath. I hate greed is all on the 116DS issue

 

[Domo]

I wish I bought my third RV, first.

 

[Jackiemac]

Couldn't bear a wet bath. I'm not a fan!

 

[tlmgcamp1]

Smaller units have a dry bath, but no bathroom sink. Even with just the 2 of us I can't see that working

 

[Kirk]

To me I prefer a wet bath but can live with a dry bath. I

I think that you have this backward? The wet bath is one that uses the sink and toilet area as the shower with a drain in the floor. A dry bath is one where the shower is in a separate enclosure and the toilet and sink stay dry when using the shower.

 

[KnightEagle]

Nope I dont have it backward. Like I said I prefer a wet bath as we have one in our 116DS. Space is tight and no room for a dry bath. In our Riverside Retro 211 it has a dry bath and have to leave the room to wipe your Xxx. It would of been better with a wet bath.

 

[NY_Dutch]

Nope I dont have it backward. Like I said I prefer a wet bath as we have one in our 116DS. Space is tight and no room for a dry bath. In our Riverside Retro 211 it has a dry bath and have to leave the room to wipe your Xxx. It would of been better with a wet bath.

Our dry bath is large enough to have a tub instead of a shower pan.

 

[rvlifer]

one reason we picked our current rv was the size of the bathroom. Our shower is the size of a bathtib and i can lay on the floor fully extended. I could probably live with a tiny wet bath but much prefer what i have now

 

[CharlesinGA]

Slide in Truck Campers (which is what the OP is ranting about) with dry baths, or wet baths, would not be made if they don't sell. I try not to put everyone in the same pigeon hole. There are two many different kinds of people out there RV'ing today. Jason Epperson just did a Youtube video about a new survey that was done for the RVIA and they actually divided RV owners into quite a few categories.

In much the same way, you have to think about individual preferences that fall into several different categories, whether it is in regards to wet vs dry baths, bumper pulls vs 5th wheels, small trailers vs huge ones.

I do truly believe that buying an RV is for many people, especially first time buyers, is
something akin to going to an all you can eat buffet and filling plate after plate. I have seen people in person or online who bought RV's way beyond their needs (at least in my eyes), and in many cases eventually realized it, vindicating what I originally though. In other cases, I was surprised to discover I was wrong.

The truck camper market is a unusual market. Most of the buyers/owners are very independent and want something they can get out away from the rest of the crowd with. Many people are using Class B camper vans the same way, for an off road, out in the boonies experience. In both cases, the word of the day is small, and wet baths make it possible to squeeze more into the space available.

Charles

 

[PancakeBill]

I am on TC#5, it has wet bath, first 3 had wet baths, #4 had a dry bath, Loved it. The shower is actually usable, at least it was in this one. I don't think I ever used the shower in any wet bath. Bathrooms, especially wet baths seem to almost be an afterthought in TC's.

 

[KnightEagle]

Was reading your post and hadn't really thought of it. Our first two TC had large wet baths so large they made the same model as a optional dry bath. Our 3rd it was a dry bath and it was almost size of our wet bath in our Adventure 115DS. As for our TT its longer than our truck they allowed an area of 4x4 for the dry bath 3x3 of it is for the shower pan with one corner cut off. Then they squeezed the pot on one side and the sink on the other just don't close the door. Like a kid designed it. Sence we bought it was to have when we go to our daughter's mainly.

 

[UTTransplant]

Charles is right about everything in an RV of any type is a compromise. We had a 17’ Casita trailer with a wet bath. It was quite livable with some adaptations of a shower curtain and pool mats on the floor for drainage. In a very small trailer, having any shower at all was a nice treat, and a wet bath would have cut the available space more than we would have liked. People prioritize their space based on their own needs, and there is nothing wrong with a wet bath. Would I choose one in a big motorhome? Nope. Would I think it just fine in a TC or small trailer? Yup.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Nope I dont have it backward. Like I said I prefer a wet bath as we have one in our 116DS. Space is tight and no room for a dry bath. In our Riverside Retro 211 it has a dry bath and have to leave the room to wipe your Xxx. It would of been better with a wet bath.

I think the argument for a wet bath is simply that it's a better use of a very limited space. It trades usability/convenience for space that can be put to other uses. When you have only 10x7 [or so] to work with, that can be a worthwhile exchange. If your RV is 8x30, you would likely make a difference choice.

 

[Kirk]

Like I said I prefer a wet bath as we have one in our 116DS. Space is tight and no room for a dry bath.

I understand. When I was younger, I might have agreed but not anymore.

 

[Sunnyfalls]

To me I prefer a wet bath...

Yep, as would anyone who has critical thinking skills...

Our Casita trailer bathroom is a “wet” bathroom similar to the “head” in a sailboat. A wet bathroom takes up far less valuable space given the minimal time a bathroom is actually used, a wet bathroom is much easier to clean, sanitize and dry after our last shower than a larger “dry” bathroom, and a wet bathroom can accommodate any failures in the bathroom that result in water leaks, etc. In addition, it is also nice to be able to come in from stormy wet weather and simply remove our wet gear and hang it in an isolated space that self-drains the water which helps keep the humidity level low in our main living area. So we would never have an RV with a dry bathroom...and certainly not a bathtub either...

 

[Jackiemac]

Yep, as would anyone who has critical thinking skills...

Wow, how insulting.

 

[rvlifer]

In addition, it is also nice to be able to come in from stormy wet weather and simply remove our wet gear

Glad you found something that works for you but it doesnt work for everyone. So i guess you have an entrance directly into your wet bath? Otherwise the path from your entrance to the bath should probably be converted to a wet area to get all those benefits.

 

[Onyrlef]

I've been married long enough to know my wife would use her critical thinking skill to veto that wet bath op before quick got ready. Saving me the bother of doing any critical thinking.