Now, the resourceful ones among you might answer that you can also clean your ears with a small-caliber pistol, but why? The answer to this question is astonishingly complex (no, it is not the gun question). There are a wide range of reasons to shower in your Rialta and of course we will list a few. It can be dirty and there is no hand shower available. You may not want to get in the shower at camp is another logical reason. While this column was written specifically for the Rialta, I suspect it will ring true to any small RV owner.
Then there are the deeper reasons to shower in your Rialta or any really small RV. Showering in your Rialta gives you a sense of accomplishment, not like climbing Mount Everest but a positive sense of success nonetheless. It also demonstrates your ability to use all the features advertised on Rialta. We all like to get our money’s worth.
I am well aware now that some of you have avoided the Rialta shower with the same stubborn determination that has kept you away from mud fighting and mountain climbing, but we are here to conquer your fears. With just a hint of sarcasm and an effort of ingenuity, we’ll provide you with a guide to the intricacies of showering in Rialta.
To fully appreciate a Rialta shower, you must first make sure you have water and that it is hot. The first part of this equation is complete if you are connected to city water or have filled your tanks. When starting, it is necessary to turn on the generator and turn on the water heater. I usually do this first thing in the morning before going back to bed to rest for a few more minutes.
If you are connected to electricity, just turn on the water heater. Once the water is hot (check it at the kitchen sink), you’re good to go. I usually turn off the water heater at this point and stop the generator. Take the removable carpeted floor section from the front of the shower and place it out of the way, preferably where neither you nor your travel companion will trip over it. Now take the walls out of the shower.
A towel and clean underwear should be placed on the chair immediately outside of the shower. Assuming you are undressed, step into the shower, if not, take appropriate action at this time. If it’s not too cold outside, open the ventilation grill and turn the fan to low.
Lower the shelf and sink and adjust the water temperature. This works much better if the water is turned off in the shower head. Once the temperature has been adjusted, return the sink and shelf to their upright and locked positions.
Close the shower curtain carefully, making sure it is completely closed. The most careful could remove the expensive toilet paper just in case. Remove your liquid soap from behind the mirrors and place it on top of the urinal. Turn on the drain pump.
Pointing the shower head away from you, turn on the faucet. As soon as you reach an acceptable temperature, get your whole body wet. During this part of the Rialta shower, I must leave some of the details completely to your own preferences. I found that you can wash off a good part, but not all, of the dirt while sitting on the potty.
After a good moisturizing use your liquid soap as you prefer. Then turn the shower back on for a good long rinse. You will be proud of your efforts around here and almost ready to tell your traveling companion how good you feel, but we still have a little way to go.
Return your soap. Lower the shelf and sink. Close the tap. Return the shelf and sink to their upright positions if you do not intend to continue using the sink. Open the shower door, grab your towel, and, well, I guess you already know this part. Once you’re mostly dry, get out there and put on those clean underwear. At some point during your drying process, you may determine that the need for the drain pump is over and turn it off.
Take your slightly damp towel and dry as much of the interior of the shower as possible, including the shower curtains. Push the bathroom walls back and finish drying the shower floor before replacing the cover. If, as I sometimes do, you’ve taken a fairly long shower, you probably want to empty the appropriate water tank. Please understand that this is only the basic course. A seven-lesson program that will cover potential problems such as excess humidity in Rialta after showers; Drain clog prevention for hair loss and other common Rialta shower mistakes is currently in the works. I know all of you will be happy to pay quite a high tuition for such detailed information about life in Rialta. Until then, throw caution to the wind and take a Rialta shower; PLEASE!
A recent email has made some additions to these must-have instructions. If you are not connected to city water, then you need to turn on the water pump. However, the biggest reason I’m making additions is that someone emailed me about taking a shower while on the go. This is not a good idea. The first step in taking a Rialta shower should be to STOP THE RIALTA. Thanks. Actually, if you had an accident, what would your mother think? Can’t you watch the news? “Ms. Jones explained that she was taking a shower when the accident happened. She is the naked woman with a towel wrapped around her head.”
