If you look around several used static caravans for sale off site, whatever their size, it’s most likely that they will have a shower, not a bath. Some makes/models of bigger static caravans for sale have baths, but not many. If you’re trying to save water and lower your utility bills, you may already be thinking that it’s better to have a shower in a static caravan than a bath. As we know from our homes, showers use less water than baths, and they’re generally quicker, too. Here’s a closer look at the practical and economical benefits of getting used to static caravan life which is one where showers are the main option for washing.
Showers Use Less Water than Baths Anyway
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the typical bathtub holds around 36 gallons of water. By contrast, the average shower uses only 2.5 gallons per minute—which means a 10-minute shower uses only 25 gallons of water. Although that still sounds a lot, if you’re looking to save water (and money heating the water), just having a shower room in a used static caravan for sale off site makes a lot of sense financially and environmentally.
Showers are Quicker than Baths – Static Caravans Were Designed With Leisure In Mind
Static caravans are really designed as multiple occupancies but relatively compact leisure accommodation units e.g., for use on holiday parks. This explains why used static caravans for sale off site mostly have just a main shower room as the bathroom, and may have a separate extra toilet. Not only do showers use less water than baths, but they’re also generally quicker, which is helpful for a whole family on holiday. If you don’t have time for a long, relaxing soak in the tub, a quick shower will get you clean just as well. In fact, showers are often quicker and easier than baths, especially if you have a shower with multiple spray settings that allows you to customise your showering experience.
Showering Saves Money on Water Bills
Especially in the cost of living crisis, whether you use the unit as static caravan accommodation during a self build or for other uses, it makes sense to save money. Showers use less water than baths, and it stands to reason that they would also save you money on your water bill. In addition, if you have a tankless water heater, you’ll save even more money because tankless heaters only heat the water that’s being used—as opposed to traditional tank heaters, which keep a large tank of water hot at all times regardless of whether anyone is using it.
Used Static Caravans For Sale – Showers Rather Than Baths
As you can see, there are several practical and economical reasons why used static caravans tend to have showers rather than baths. It can save money on heating and water and it can make life easier for those using the static caravan.
