Short answer: Before choosing a camper van with a bathroom, decide whether you need an indoor shower, a toilet, or both, and how often you expect to use each. Those needs affect the floor plan you should compare. Our Oasis 2.0 pairs an indoor shower and dry-flush toilet with an elevator bed over an L-lounge; other models have different layouts and equipment, so compare the exact model rather than assuming every van includes the same bathroom.
For many retired and nearly retired travelers, a bathroom is not a spec-sheet checkbox. It is about comfort at night, privacy, weather, campsite routines and how much living space you want to devote to bathing. Here is a practical way to think it through before you buy.
Start With the Bathroom You Will Actually Use
“Bathroom” can mean different things in a camper van. One buyer may mean a toilet for nighttime use. Another may mean a private place to shower every day. A third may want both, even if the shower is used less often. Write down your non-negotiables separately instead of treating all bathroom features as interchangeable.
- Toilet: Is having one inside the van essential, or would you be comfortable relying on facilities at some stops?
- Shower: Do you expect to shower inside most days, occasionally, or only when the weather or location makes it useful?
- Privacy: Does the shower area need to be separate from the main living space while in use?
- Travel rhythm: Will you mostly stay at places with facilities, move frequently, or mix both styles?
There is no universal right answer. Talk through a normal travel day with your partner, including a rainy day and a late arrival. The small details, where each person stands, changes clothes and stores toiletries, often make the decision clearer than a feature list does.
What an Indoor Bathroom Changes
An indoor shower and toilet can make it easier to keep your routine when you do not want to leave the van. That may matter after a long drive, in poor weather, or when you stop somewhere that does not have the facilities you prefer. It can also make the van feel more self-contained for a couple traveling together.
The tradeoff is that a bathroom has to fit into a compact floor plan. Compare the bathroom’s location with the bed, seating, kitchen and storage, not just the bathroom itself. Ask to see how the space works when the bed is in use and when it is stowed. Check whether one person can move through the van while the other is getting ready, and where everyday items go when the bathroom is not being used.
These are questions to verify in the actual layout, not assumptions to make from a photograph. If you can visit in person, try the movements you expect to make. If you are shopping from out of state, ask for a walkthrough that shows the relevant spaces and transitions clearly.
How the Oasis 2.0 Handles Bathroom Needs
Our Oasis 2.0 is built on a Sprinter 170 AWD and includes an indoor shower and dry-flush toilet. Its motorized elevator bed sits over an L-lounge. The model is listed from $195,000 and sleeps two to three. Those are Oasis-specific details; do not assume another model has the same bathroom or floor plan.
When you review the Oasis, look beyond the words “shower” and “toilet.” Ask us to demonstrate how the shower area is prepared and put away, how the toilet is used, and how the elevator bed and lounge fit into your preferred routine. Ask where towels and toiletries belong, what needs to be moved before the shower is used, and what the space looks like afterward. A clear demonstration is more useful than guessing from a label.
It is also worth thinking about who will use the van. A solo traveler may evaluate privacy differently from a couple. Partners can differ on shower frequency, nighttime routines and how much open living space they want. Compare notes before settling on a layout.
Compare Models by Confirmed Features
Our 2027 models overview and Drifter page can help you compare the broader lineup, but confirm the exact equipment of the van you are considering. The verified Oasis bathroom details above should not be transferred to the Drifter or Gamer Van.
| Question | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Shower | Is an indoor shower included in this specific model and configuration? |
| Toilet | What type is included, and where is it located? |
| Privacy | How is the area separated from the living space during use? |
| Clearance | What needs to move or change position before the shower or toilet can be used? |
| Storage | Where do toiletries, towels and bathroom supplies go? |
| Daily setup | What does setup and cleanup involve for the people traveling in the van? |
For any van, ask for the current, model-specific specification and a real walkthrough. Equipment and layouts should be checked against the particular build, especially when comparing a completed van with a model page. We would rather answer a direct question than have you assume a feature is included.
Bathroom Questions to Ask Before You Commit
- Can both of us comfortably use the space and move around the van?
- Can you demonstrate the bathroom setup from start to finish?
- What has to be repositioned before use, and how long does that routine feel in practice?
- What is included in this exact van, and what is not?
- How does the bathroom layout affect the sleeping, seating and storage areas we care about?
If the van is for sale now, ask about that specific vehicle rather than relying only on a model description. For a future model, confirm the published configuration and treat production timing as a target rather than a guaranteed delivery date. Make a list of unanswered questions and get the answers in writing before making a decision.
Choose Around Your Travel Style
If an indoor shower and toilet are central to your comfort, begin with a model whose confirmed configuration includes both, such as the Oasis 2.0, and evaluate how its full layout works for you. If your priorities are different, compare other models on their own verified features rather than choosing a bathroom setup you may rarely use.
At our shop in Atlantic Beach, we can walk you through the layout and talk through how you plan to travel. Start with the Oasis details, compare the model lineup, then contact us with your questions. The best choice is the one whose real layout fits your routines, not simply the one with the longest feature list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every Beachside camper van include an indoor shower and toilet?
No. The Oasis 2.0 includes an indoor shower and dry-flush toilet. Confirm the equipment of each other model or specific van rather than assuming it is the same.
What bathroom features does the Oasis 2.0 have?
The Oasis 2.0 includes an indoor shower and dry-flush toilet, with a motorized elevator bed over an L-lounge.
Should I choose a van based on the toilet or shower first?
Start by deciding which features you will use regularly, then compare how each confirmed layout supports your routine, privacy and living-space needs.
Can I verify how the bathroom works before buying?
Yes. Ask for a walkthrough of the specific model or van, including how the bathroom is prepared, used and put away.
