How to Install an RV Shower Dispenser

The RV shower dispenser is another one of thosecleaned with nail polish remover without oil. This
mods that should come from the factory as standard,eliminates any wax residue left behind by the molding
or at least be an option when ordering. RV showersprocess.
are already small enough and having to find a placeAfter cleaning, test fit the dispenser in the location
for your shampoo, soap, and lotion is no easy feat.where you want to mount it to ensure there is enough
There are several solutions to this issue, such asclearance to remove the chambers for both cleaning
wall-mount wire racks, or just reaching out of theand filling. Now remove the chamber from the
shower to grab what you need from the sink counter.mounting bracket. This will help reduce the weight of
But there is a neat solution to this "problem". It's the RVthe assembly so the glue can dry without the risk of
shower dispenser. And after you mod your RV withthe unit falling off the wall. Of course, if you are using
one, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.wall anchors, this won't be a problem.
Installing one of these dispensers is one of the easiestHere is where you choose whether you want to flat
mods you can do to your RV. Almost all dispensersor corner mount because it makes a difference where
are mounted using double-sided tape and silicone glue.the double sided tape and glue goes. Once you have
This is the easiest way to go. The other less populardecided, affix the four double sided tape pieces to the
and slightly more difficult way is to use wall anchorsappropriate corner areas on the bracket. Along the
and screws. While this will work is most residentialtwo sides of the bracket, there is an rectangular area
installations, RV interior walls are generally hollow, soto spread the glue on. Spread a generous amount on
the supplied plastic wall anchors won't work very well.but not too much as you don't want glue oozing out
If you must go this route, use butterfly style anchors.from the sides. If it does, clean immediately.
These spread out behind the wall and offer goodNext, press the bracket firmly against the wall and hold
mounting security.for a few seconds. The tape should easily hold the
If you opt for the integrated 3-chamber dispenser,weight but you want to ensure the glue spreads out
there are two ways to go, mounting the housing on aunder pressure. This will ensure a good bond with the
flat wall or the corner mount style. Since most RVwall and bracket. Let the glue dry for at least a few
showers are small, corner mounting in the front part ofhours before mounting the dispenser chambers to the
the shower stall will give you the most room. If youbracket.
have a corner style, or triangular shower enclosure,Finally, place the chambers in to the bracket and fill
mounting the dispenser directly below the showerwith desired shampoo, soap, and lotion. The dispenser
head bracket will make the best of the available room.kit will usually come will label stickers for each type of
Once you have decided how and where you willliquid, so be sure to affix them to the right dispenser.
mount the dispenser, clean the area thoroughly withNow you're done. No more reaching out of the shower
rubbing alcohol to remove any soap film. If the surfaceor fumbling around for the soap!
you are mounting to is molded fiberglass, it must be