If you delve into the essence of the matter, then a bathhouse is by no means just a way to clean up your body. You can wash yourself in the shower, in the bath, and in the basin - yes even if in a river or lake, if there is nothing else. The bathhouse is, one might say, philosophy, an occasion to chat with friends in a relaxing environment, plus the pleasure of the process itself - and add here the therapeutic effect that the steam room has. That is why the idea to build a bathhouse on wheels visited a variety of people - and was repeatedly brought to life!
Mobile steam room options
One of the easiest ways to get a bath on wheels is widely used in the army and tourist camps. It is called mobile and is a tent equipped with a steam generator and a folding sunbed. It is transported in a disassembled folded state, it takes up a little space, not hard - however it is still difficult to call it a full-fledged bathhouse. You can steam up, but without much comfort and accompanied by a specific smell of tarpaulin. In addition, such equipment does not differ in special tightness, the steam leaves through the cracks, and the camping gear cannot boast of good heat.
A more complete version that allows you to find a bathhouse on wheels has long been used by Estonians living in forests. They put a ready-made log house on the tractor tracks and get an all-pass steam room complex, which includes a dressing room, a steam room, and even a veranda for cooling. But there are alternative ideas.
What can be used as a basis
A do-it-yourself bathhouse on wheels can be made on the basis of a bus, a truck (including an army one, it has a higher passability) or a fairly spacious trailer. You can also take only a frame with wheels or tracks and erect your own structure on it. With this approach, you can vary the size and location of the interior, but this bathhouse will not be self-propelled - you will have to think about fastenings for attachment to the car. But such a bathhouse on wheels can be finished with materials that are most suitable for maintaining steam and creating the right mood and aroma.
Steam from scratch: necessary engineering solutions
If you are planning to organize your business with a bath on wheels, it is better not to re-equip anything, namely the construction of the complex. If you do not have the necessary knowledge and skills, you will have to resort to the help of specialists, since accurate calculations will be needed. The project should take into account the stability of the structure and the required power of the installed stove, as well as the dimensions of the trailer, so that in the future there are no conflicts with road patrols and not look for workarounds if the height exceeds the permissible one. So that such a mobile bathhouse on wheels does not turn out to be too mobile due to excessive weight, you need to choose the right materials - and this is also included in the list of engineering tasks.
Construction collection
In the future, purely technical skills will be required. First, the power frame is assembled, on the basis of which metal profiles are welded, stiffeners are attached and the furnace is installed. In this case, the furnace is brought out so as not to interfere with the washing process. The stove can be purchased ready-made, but you can do it yourself. Then the roof is covered - if it is available, the final finish can be made even in adverse weather. It will turn out much better if the outside mobile bathhouse on wheels will be trimmed with wood, moreover linden. She holds the temperature firmly and gives the look natural, unlike plastic with the image of wood saw cuts. Inside, the decoration of the mobile bath is no different from the stationary version; You can only supplement it with romantic accessories such as lanterns stylized as kerosene, unobtrusive lighting and wooden inserts on the walls.
Additional accessories for a successful business
If your business is a sauna on wheels, then you will have to invest in some accessories that are not needed for the personal use of the steam room. It is useful to take care of the convenience of using stones, for example, to string them on a stainless steel, then such "beads" can be quickly laid out on the stove or quickly removed. However, this know-how is also suitable for non-commercial use of a mobile bathhouse. A competent business move will be the installation of a flagpole on the roof, when a flag is raised when the complex is installed, notifying others about the arrival.
Installation of a washing complex
No particular difficulties are expected here. After arriving at the desired point, the bath is detached from the car, which is better to drive away to the side so as not to spoil the landscape. The hinged side will be a threshold, an additional ladder is substituted under it so that visitors do not climb inside. The flag is raised, the stove is heated - and the complex is ready to receive those who wish. The deployment of the bath lasts no longer than a quarter of an hour; even the tent option lasts longer.
Proper operation and "storage"
Like any other subspecies, the bathhouse on wheels must be dried after use. This is done elementarily: the door opens, and the stove does not turn off immediately. Floor grilles and shelves are removed, washed in a nearby pond and left in the shade to dry. The side rises, additional supports are retracted inward, transport is adjusted, the flag is retracted - and you can move on. You can’t get a high speed on the road, of course, but this is typical for any car with a trailer. Due to the rather high height, your bathhouse will sway along the way, but if the engineering calculations are correct, it should not fall on its side. For better stability, the stove is balanced by a shelf and grills.
Refitting
If there is no need to give the bathhouse an attractive appearance, that is, for "internal" use, you can go the simpler way and buy an old truck as a basis. The process of creating a mobile bath will be simplified and cheaper. The most expensive investment will be the purchase of a shower and toilet, such as those that are installed on yachts. Most people choose this method, since it is possible to make a bathhouse on wheels using a ready-made foundation on your own. The process begins with the dismantling of all the excess. The place where the furnace is planned to be located is isolated by fireproof materials (the same asbestos, for example), the floor is strengthened so that it can withstand the weight of the heater. Outside, a hole is cut under the furnace door. The remaining frame is further strengthened so that the frame does not become loose during movement, and the structure lasts longer. The necessary plumbing is installed, including pipes, wiring with additional insulation is laid and everything is sheathed with linden lining. Exterior decoration can also be made of wood, but you can leave a "military" image, if only inside was cozy and comfortable.
Benefits of choosing
I must say that the bathhouse on wheels is chosen not only by travelers and those who made it their entrepreneurial project. Having a standard six hundredths, but loving to take a steam bath at the same time, they also often give preference to it. Nevertheless, it takes up much less space, does not need a solid foundation, which immediately several times reduces the cost of the bath itself. In addition, it dries faster, and you can always lend it to friends and relatives - if only they knew how to drive a car with a trailer.
Subtleties that increase efficiency and improve mood
Many forget that a mobile bath is often used in the winter. Therefore, it would be nice to supplement its equipment with an autonomous heater, such as those that warm the salons of large wagons in parking lots. When arranging the roof, it is useful to make a visor that covers the exit to the veranda - both from rain and from the sun, and so that the snow obscures the entrance less. Some neglected additional supports for the hinged side - they say, steps are enough. However, without such supports, the board will require repair in a year, even if the bath is not used too often. It is more harmonious to put wooden or vine furniture in the dressing room - waterproof coatings on furniture are often not very pleasant for bare skin. And even if you equip such a wash design for yourself, and not for business, install video equipment in the dressing room - this will greatly diversify the rest.
In any case, the bathhouse on wheels has recently become more and more popular. Reviews about it are often enthusiastic - it’s nice, however, being in “wild” conditions to join a comfortable civilization.