This tip came via email from a listener to our RV Podcast named Donna, who wanted to share a tip on an inexpensive item that she has found extremely handy.
Donna writes: “Hi Jennifer. I really enjoy listening to your and Mike's podcast. I have a tip of something I'd like to share with your listeners. It is about something I always try to keep stocked in the camper – a box of waterproof, disposable shower caps picked up at the dollar store.
I know that sounds like a strange must-have camping item, but they are super handy!
I use them to cover up plates of food when my husband and I are eating outside and we need to make a few trips back and forth to get everything on the table. The plastic shower caps are the perfect size to cover a large bowl, or our plates, and then I do not need to worry about flies or any other bugs getting at our food before we sit down.
I also use shower caps over my sneakers when I need to run into the camper for a minute but do not want to take the time to take off my shoes. I like to keep the floor clean, and found that taking off our shoes at the door really helps. But when I just need to run in for a minute and do not want to take the time to untie and tie my shoes, the plastic shower caps are perfect! I just slip them over my feet, go inside, and slip them off, and there is no mess.
My husband and I like to ride our bikes when we camp. I place a shower cap on each of our seats to keep them clean and dry when not in use.
I have even used the shower caps as a rain cover. Sometimes we'll be out for a walk and I want to use my phone to take a picture but it is raining. By putting the phone in the shower cap, everything stays dry, and I can still take my picture.
I hope this idea can help someone, and thank you and Mike again for all you do!”
Well thank you, Donna, for that tip! I never thought of using a plastic shower cap in so many ways, but those are all excellent ideas. I can see how the size, elastic and waterproof plastic could be very handy.
I looked online to see how much they cost and noticed the Dollar Tree sells an 8 pack of disposable shower caps for $1. Amazon also sells them. I found 100 clear waterproof and disposable shower caps selling for $6.99 at Amazon.
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2 Responses to “Shower Caps: A must-have RV item!”
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March 30, 2019at2:20 pm, Debra said:
Not a suggestion-a question
When traveling with Beau how to you handle visits to National and State Park where dogs are not allowed on hiking trails?
January 21, 2019at12:32 pm, Mel said:
Are use vinyl rain gutter cut to an 8 foot lane fill-in shorter links to support the sewer hose from the rig to the drain. I’ll use the supports of the levelers to hold it up which takes very few but it keeps the whole street in that clinic. Then store it on the back bumper tied on with bungee cords.