Close Shave

[gklugie]

I have a 2000 Roadtrek P190. In fact I just bought it and brought it home. In the process of inspecting, scrutinizing. There is only 1 small kitchen sink in the rig!
so.....
Where do you fellows shave???

[booster]

Originally Posted by gklugie

I have a 2000 Roadtrek P190. In fact I just bought it and brought it home. In the process of inspecting, scrutinizing. There is only 1 small kitchen sink in the rig!
so.....
Where do you fellows shave???

All the aisle shower units are that way. I use an electric, outside with the van side mirror turned out for a mirror. Puts any wiskers outside so no mess to hear about. That is of course if I actually happen to shave while traveling.

[Davydd]

If you shave with razor and shaving cream your only choice is that kitchen sink.

I long ago decided to get a good electric razor for on the road. Now I use it all the time. It is faster for me and saves a lot of precious water. After a while you get used to a tiny bit of stubble feel instead of the baby butt smooth feel that you only have for a couple of hours anyway. Then you can progress to the Hollywood full stubble look and then when you retire or just become an old crank you can grow a beard.

[avanti]

I haven't shaved since 1974.

[Bud]

Hi gklugie,

I have learned some stuff on a B forum like hot water is Not needed to wash dishes.

The 190P with the efficient aisle shower had me trying an electric for the first time in 30 years. Surprisingly, I liked it for up to 3 days of growth. I also learned that I could have used a blade dripping very little water only. I did not realize that shaving cream is not necessary. What is necessary depending on the person is simply getting the beard fully wet which takes time. In my case, about 3-4 minutes while I use a Sonicare and dental floss.

I tried the no hot water for dishes at home, bingo it worked. Hot want is more pleasant though. Shaving cream for me was nothing but a placebo! I had bought into the commercials. Hey, anyone remember the Joe Montana one?

ymmv

Bud

[Viperml]

I have not used a blade in over 20 years. I have used a Norelco for many years. I use it every 3 or 4 days. I use it dry. I do not use it in the shower. I do not use shaving cream. Works just fine.

[Keyne]

Just use the kitchen sink with water in a mug. I never understood the need for a sink in a class b bathroom takes up too much space and adds more stuff to fix. However I do like the large ARV bathrooms and the Hymer Aktiv design but it's really overkill in my opinion but I am used to backpacking, boats and cabins with no running water. When "camping" (off the ground in a van with fridge, heat, AC, and home theater with surround sound) I don't shave much anyway because my wife likes the Hollywood stubble.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by booster

All the aisle shower units are that way. I use an electric, outside with the van side mirror turned out for a mirror. Puts any wiskers outside so no mess to hear about. That is of course if I actually happen to shave while traveling.

I also do this - keeps the interior cleaner. I also sometimes do it at home in my driveway.


- - Mike
2012 Sprinter 3500 Extended converted B-Van by Airstream

[Davidk]

I have the Kojak look going on........or for those not old enough for that i mean like Mr Clean.
So i use if camping the outside morning set up of basin with hot water and van mirror but i do need a little shaving cream. saves on water instead of shaving in the shower

Who loves ya baby

[sebtown]

I shave in campground showers when available and just don't shave in between. My year Airstream Interstate did not include a bathroom sink, which for me is fine as the room is on the small side.

[mlts22]

At home, I like Braun shavers that use the alcohol cleaning solution because they are always sanitary.

On the road, obviously a cleaning station isn't going to work, so I go for a Norelco shaver which works exceedingly well.

As for facial hair, I look absolutely goofy with any whatsoever, so I keep shaven.

[ManWonder]

the 2004 190P I just bought a few months ago came with an insert for using the kitchen sink as a bathroom sink. We don't plan to ever use it. I reckon when the time comes I'll shave elsewhere.

anyways, if you want you can probably order the insert from Roadtrek.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by ManWonder

the 2004 190P I just bought a few months ago came with an insert for using the kitchen sink as a bathroom sink. We don't plan to ever use it. I reckon when the time comes I'll shave elsewhere.

anyways, if you want you can probably order the insert from Roadtrek.

There are probably something like 90% that are never used. Anyone can have mine.

Bud

[avanti]

I've never even understood those things. What problem are they intended to solve?

[gregmchugh]

Originally Posted by avanti

I've never even understood those things. What problem are they intended to solve?

People who are afraid of getting kitchen sink stuff (whatever kind of stuff you don't like I guess) on their face or in their mouth or in their hair. Not an issue I have but some do...

[ManWonder]

Originally Posted by avanti

I've never even understood those things. What problem are they intended to solve?

well, i guess if you have too much empty space under the sink, you can stow it there.

seriously, the thing takes up a lot of space!

i reckon there are folks who just can't stand using their kitchen sink for bathroom sink purposes

me, it seems a little silly

[fwdanielson]

I stand in the aisle facing the mirror on the bathroom door, take a few strokes, turn around and rinse the razor in the kitchen sink, and repeat. We brush our teeth and wash our hands in the same sink so shaving isn't anything special. I never gave it a second thought.

[jeomelia]

Use a cup with warm water to rinse the razor, then pour down toliet, if you want a blade shave,