Mounting shower curtain track in head

[Sweet_Pea]

Hi Kenny:

We'd like to mount a track on the head ceiling to hang a shower curtain. Just wondering, with the decorative vinyl covering over the fiberglass, should we do anything special when drilling the holes? And is there a particular length screw you'd recommend?

Thank you!

 

[Brian B]

Another option is to use an expandable shower rod between the two walls. We then cut a standard shower curtain to fit and sewed the cut edge. We have this LL Bean toiletry bag hanging on the door. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73882?fe ... bag-medium
We also found a laundry bag at Defender that we mounted on the wall behind the curtain.
With the curtain closed, the toiletry bag and laundry stays dry, when the curtain is open it hides the laundry.

 

[RProffer]

You can get a plastic curtain track that is self adhesive that will stick right to the overhead, match the curve, etc. I have used them a number of times in RV's and boats, etc., and it works great. No drilling or anything and it is inexpensive. It takes longer to hang the curtain than it does to install the track.

 

[LADYBUG TOO]

Check out "Nellie Too" on owners gallery. They have a neat suction cup mounted shower curtain pictured. I think they used two dacron shower curtains and did a little cutting and sewing to make a cmplete surround. No drilling or sticking. Really a great solution.

Pat and Carolyn, Ladybug, Too

 

[walldog]

We use a standard shower curtain cut to width for the door side of the shower. We attach it near the ceiling with Command Hooks (brand name) from the hardware store. Then we store it on the two hooks to the left side of door to drain dry. 4 hooks spaced two on each side of the door supports the curtain over the door. A side benefit is that you can leave the door open to give a bit more room as the towels hanging in the door rack are out of the way. We use another piece of the same curtain shortened to fit under the vanity bowl to cover the cabinet, TP holder and toilet switches. When not in use we hang this one up with the other curtain on the two hooks to the left of the door. Hope that makes sense....I will try to take some pictures the next time I take a shower....or not.

 

[baz]

Just my 2cents worth...
I find there's no need for a curtain. Ranger Tugs went to great lengths to make that area waterproof... at least on our R-25 it is. I leave dry towel(s) outside, close the toilet roll cover and shower away. My shower head has an on/off switch which is very handy and allows me to conserve the hot/cold water. After the shower I use a sacrificial old towel to dry down the wall/door surfaces and crank open the overhead hatch to air dry the shower room. After 4 years and many showers the shower/head room still looks pristine.

 

[walldog]

Just my 2cents worth...
I find there's no need for a curtain. Ranger Tugs went to great lengths to make that area waterproof... at least on our R-25 it is. I leave dry towel(s) outside, close the toilet roll cover and shower away. My shower head has an on/off switch which is very handy and allows me to conserve the hot/cold water. After the shower I use a sacrificial old towel to dry down the wall/door surfaces and crank open the overhead hatch to air dry the shower room. After 4 years and many showers the shower/head room still looks pristine.

Most 27 doors leak at the bottom and if not caught by a towel on the floor, it runs into the cave. Also my toilet switches failed...when I removed them they had water damage to the PC board. Besides that Willie makes me use it.

 

[baz]

Hmmmm... The electrical switch in our head is in the back corner and with the shower wand in my hand the water does not get directed into that area purposely any rate. I've not noticed any leaking at the door's lower edge and it seems reasonably sealed in that area to me... then again use of my shower wand directs water onto me so little water drains down on the door other than spray of course. No matter, I will check carefully next time I shower in the head. I must admit, I'm very miserly with the shower water as our toilet uses fresh water and that along with sink water is paramount considering the limited 30 gallon fresh water tank. So far, 1st mate (Gill) hasn't complained so long as I dry down the walls etc before it's her turn.

Have you tried making your door leak proof at its lower edge ? I know that when we first obtained our R-25 I did jigger the door latch mechanism some as the door had a slight twist in it and did not close and latch properly as it should. It now closes firmly/tightly and its lower edge presses firmly against the frame. One thought might be to install a drip strip along the lower edge of the door -- similar to what is used for roofs to direct water into the rain gutter to avoid back flow off the roof's edge. I mention this as, today ironically, I installed a new rain gutter for our 'greenhouse' laundry room which had no gutter installed when built, and as part of this task I installed a drip strip to protect the wood framing used for the enclosing glass. Water no longer drains off the glass roof onto the sill which was taking a pounding.

Another idea might be to drill maybe 3 x 1/8" dia holes in the metal frame at the door's lower edge and have any water that drains off the door in this area be directed into the bilge. I say this without being at my boat so have no idea if this practical or if water can be directed to the bilge area.

...and another idea would be to stick a very thin strip of rubber along the inside of the doors lower edge to seal that area tightly so water cannot run out onto the cabin floor and into your cave.

Yeah.... I know, I'm full of ideas today. :lol:

 

[walldog]

My shower curtains work really good....Willie is happy and that make me happy.

 

[baz]

Herb: I agree, that's really all that counts... 😀

 

[Sweet_Pea]

Thanks all for the great ideas!

You can get a plastic curtain track that is self adhesive that will stick right to the overhead, match the curve, etc. I have used them a number of times in RV's and boats, etc., and it works great. No drilling or anything and it is inexpensive. It takes longer to hang the curtain than it does to install the track.

Rick

We like the idea of adhesive as an alternative. We already purchased the track, would just need double-stick tape that can support the weight and perform in a wet environment. Scotch makes an exterior grade product, but the reviews seem mixed. Anyone familiar with etrnabond? (Also marketed as StickNBond? Seems like it might be suitable.

 

[Kenny Marrs]

Hello Amy and Paul,

If you still want to screw into the over head panel I would you a #6 1/2" screw. I would us the same style track that we use on the interior curtains. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. I'm not on this site as much as my work email, so if you need anything you'll have a better chance of getting me there. kennymarrs@rangertugs.com and you can always call.

Thanks,
-Kenny

 

[JamesTXSD]

In the head on our C-Dory, my wife put a curtain rod that stays in place by expanding; with a rubber cap on each end, it doubles as a clothes rod if we come in with wet jackets. The shower curtain keeps the floor outside the head dry; like on many Ranger Tugs, our head door leaked when we showered. We also find that with the door strapped open (Joan made a Velcro strap for that), you don't whack your elbows on the door while moving around in the shower. Win/win! 😎 Joan also made a cover (more like a shower cap) for the toilet so extra water doesn't get in there when we shower.

We are living on our boat this summer, and I really do not like to schlep my stuff to a marina shower... plus, there is something very unnatural about showering with flip-flops on. :mrgreen: (You don't go barefoot in a public shower, do you?? :shock: ) We use our shower every day. Also, if you get a cloth-type curtain instead of the plastic ones, it doesn't try to stick to you while showering. Joan also put Velcro tabs on the bottom of the shower curtain, and corresponding dots on the area below the door so the curtain stays in place, even if it gets sprayed directly with water.

A lot of C-Dory folks made a wedge to direct water from the bottom of the door, but water still drips on the cabin floor when that door is opened - a shower curtain eliminates that issue.

Happy showering,
Jim B.

No photo attached (you're welcome :lol: )