Quarantinemobile (8/1/20)

Like I mentioned in the intro, on a camping trip earlier this summer I ended up stopping at a gas station that didn’t feel safe. And after I put my condo on the market, I often had to leave for an hour or two or three at a time because of showings, inspections, and the like. One of the biggest things I miss about normal times is being able to go to a coffeeshop, bar, or bakery, hang out for a while, buy a small thing, and use the bathroom. I was blissfully unaware of what a luxury that was.

So “where will I pee?” has been a big question for me this summer. And hand-washing is going to be a big part of life for a while. So a portable toilet and sink were some of the first items I ordered for the van. Here they are in the photos below. Since then, I actually switched their location to the other side of the van, aft of the side door.

I don’t like the plastic-y, oddly shaped aesthetic, but the sink was relatively cheap ($80) and will tide me over until I have the time to build a nicer-looking one. So far, the sink and toilet both seem to be working well. And it’s pretty awesome being able to scrub my hands immediately right there in the van after a trip to the hardware store or grocery store.