Shower?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Texasnighttrain, Sep 7, 2009.

  1. skinnytrucker

    skinnytrucker Heavy Load Member

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    Bring a bar of soap too. Some of the trk. stop bars are about the size of a tic-tac.
     
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  3. teddy_bear6506

    teddy_bear6506 I'm Vintage

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    Slip the top edge of the damp towel under the mattress of the top bunk and let it hang down. This way the air can get all around it and it will dry quicker.
     
  4. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Personally I wouldn't bring towels if you are going as a trainee/co driver. Not a whole lot of room with two people bunked up, and wet towels might just irritate the situation.

    As stated earlier, definitely bring flip flops. Perfect place to pick up some nasty foot fungus. Personally, I carry a ten gallon jug of spray lysol with me when I have to shower in a truck stop.
     
  5. nicnat2

    nicnat2 Medium Load Member

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    Yep I agree...most have them but always have a backup just in case, and I just put mine over the pass seat and it's dry in a few hours...
     
  6. Scuby

    Scuby Heavy Load Member

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    Yes carry one and I use a hanger to let it dry.
     
  7. Kabar

    Kabar Road Train Member

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    As a trainee I wouldn't bring anything I didn't absolutely need. IE towels. You won't have much room other then the top bunk and your bags. After you get out on your own you will want one. Never know when you will have to work in the rain.
     
  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Always take a towel in with you. There have been times that there are showers available, but the attendant is washing/drying towels and so the cashier isn't handing out showers. But since you are ahead of the game by bringing in your own towel, you simply get your shower without skipping a step.
     
  9. SLCTrucker

    SLCTrucker Medium Load Member

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    I find it kinda freaky to even think about drying myself with a truckstop towel.
    I always take my own towel, even though its been washed drying myself with a towel someone just used on the butt dosent appeal, they may be washed but how well.
    They do make something great to stand on though while drying off.
     
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