Enjoy light steam: a sauna on wheels, which is always with you!

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The Russian bath is a primordially national brand, without which it is impossible to imagine our way of life and understand the soul of the Russian person. Of course, bath traditions are also present in the cultures of other peoples: Finnish baths and Turkish hammam, Japanese ofuro, etc., which is explained by the fact that observance of the rules of body hygiene and the adoption of water are the key to human health. Recently, a new trend has appeared - this is a mobile bath on wheels, and this trend is due to the fact that the life of a modern person proceeds very rapidly, regardless of his place of residence, type of activity and wealth. A bath on wheels - options for ready-made solutions and how to do it yourself, as well as what you need to create a business using it - this is the topic of today's article by the homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editorial office.

Probably, every summer resident dreams of a bath on his site, but not always there is the necessary area for this, in this case a mobile bath will be the best solution to this issue

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1 Turn on the heat: where and how you can use the mobile bath
2 Advantages and disadvantages of a mobile bath on wheels
3 What you need to organize a bath on wheels as a business
4 Baths on wheels, placed on different types of bases
5 Making a bath on wheels with your own hands
6 Installation of a bathhouse on wheels at the location
7 Recommendations for use and care
8 Review of prices for an hour of using a bath on wheels
9 Video: a bath on wheels as a business idea

Turn on the heat: where and how you can use the mobile bath

The appearance of a bath on wheels at the end of the last century was truly a breakthrough in the field of outdoor recreation. It became possible to combine active rest and the adoption of wellness procedures, moreover, without prejudice to each of the activities. Currently, mobile baths are in demand by the following categories of citizens:

travelers and people leading an active lifestyle;
fishermen and hunters;
summer residents and owners of suburban real estate who do not have such capital structures;
entrepreneurs who have mastered this type of activity as their own type of business.

Mobile bath as a business is one of the areas of entrepreneurial activity for enterprising citizens

Advantages and disadvantages of a mobile bath on wheels

Mobile baths on wheels have a lot of advantages, the presence of which explains the constant growth of their popularity. The most important ones are:

a mobile bath, in its layout and functionality, is no different from capital-installed structures;
mobility and the ability to use in various locations and conditions of use;
various types of raw materials or energy can be used as fuel: wood and peat, fuel briquettes and pellets, gas and liquid fuel, as well as electric energy;
the ability to make it yourself, in accordance with the required parameters (geometric dimensions) and material wealth (materials and structures used);
for installation on a land plot, it is not required to obtain permits, as in the case of the construction of capital structures.

To transfer a bath on wheels from transport to working position requires a minimum of time and labor

Of the disadvantages of this design, it should be noted that:

it is not recommended to use a mobile bath while driving;
limited volume does not allow placing sufficient water reserves in such a structure, therefore, water should be transported in a separate container or a mobile unit should be placed next to a reservoir;
when placed on a trailer, the structure must have fastening elements that ensure reliable fixation in the place of placement on the ground.

Option for arranging the internal space of a mobile bath

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What you need to organize a bath on wheels as a business

Any business project begins with drawing up a business plan and studying consumer demand, as well as assessing potential risks. If we consider the points that should be paid attention to at the stage of drawing up a business plan for organizing a bath on wheels, then these are the following indicators:

technical characteristics of the mobile complex: geometrical dimensions and layout, transport base and finishing materials, types of fuel used and method of water supply;
a list of services available for provision, depending on the layout and equipment of the bath;
equipping with basic and additional attributes necessary for the adoption of procedures (basins, buckets, brooms, detergents) and rest (table, samovar, kettle, etc.);
tariffs for similar services at the location and methods of payment;
the possibility of a location or area of service provision;
the necessary staff for the normal functioning of the mobile bath complex.

A mobile bath can be a part of a larger business project, for example, such as "Corporate outdoor recreation" or "Organization of outdoor recreation and holidays"

When a business plan has been drawn up and other organizational issues have been worked out, it is necessary to register with the regulatory authorities as an individual entrepreneur (individual entrepreneur) or LLC (Limited Liability Company) indicating this type of activity. In addition, you should work out the issue of advertising your services, for which you can use the media space (radio, television, Internet), as well as the placement of information on billboards and in print media.

Important! One of the main points that determine the payback period and the possibilities of a mobile bath complex are its dimensions and equipment, which depend on the base on which it is located.

Baths on wheels, placed on different types of bases

As it was already written above, the equipment of the mobile bath depends on the foundation and, accordingly, the payback period of such a business project. But at the same time, it should be noted that the larger the base (trailer, platform, truck body, etc.), the more expensive it is at the time of purchase and the greater the current costs of its maintenance (fuel, taxes, etc.).

The larger the bath on wheels, the more functional it is

Sauna on wheels on a trailer for a passenger car

It is quite easy to convert a trailer for a car into a bathhouse on wheels, while this work can be done independently, using a factory-made car trailer and a bath of appropriate dimensions, made by specialists in the field of bath construction.

Frame sauna, placed on a biaxial trailer, sheathed with a block house

Another option for such a design is self-production from start to finish using a factory-made trailer.

Mini-steam room on a single axle trailer

If there are sufficient funds, the option of an individual ordering of a mobile bath in an organization engaged in the production of such products is the most preferable, because in this case, the user initially receives a ready-to-use structure.

A barrel sauna on wheels, placed on a single-axle car trailer

Sauna on wheels on off-road vehicles

The use of an all-terrain truck as a base for a mobile bath allows the use of such a structure in difficult off-road conditions, when it is impossible to drive to the location on an ordinary car. These can be remote areas of Siberia and the Far North, where there are no equipped roads, but the population needs this service. These can be pickers of mushrooms and berries, hunters and fishermen, forestry workers, as well as oil and gas workers.

Mobile bath based on the KAMAZ vehicle

The saunas mounted on the base of the truck are more functional than the analogs placed on the car trailer. This is due to the fact that such complexes have large overall dimensions, which makes it possible to create several rooms under one roof (steam room, shower room, recreation room).

ZIL-131 is a truly military vehicle that can handle any off-road conditions, so placing a mobile bath on its platform is a "godsend" for outdoor enthusiasts

A mobile bath on the platform of an all-terrain truck is quite in demand among hunters and fishermen who are engaged in fishing in remote areas of our country on a professional basis.

GAZ-66 or shishiga is also an excellent SUV that can be successfully converted into a bathhouse on wheels.

GAZ-66 or "shishiga" is also an excellent off-road vehicle that can be successfully converted into a bathhouse on wheels

Mobile bath on a platform frame

The use of a platform-frame for placing a bath complex allows you to make the most functional model of a bath on wheels. This is the best option for creating a business of this kind. However, with this placement option, there is one drawback - the need for good quality roads for the successful transportation of the structure to the location.

A mobile bath made with a supporting base can be installed on any platform frame equipped with wheels

As a platform frame, the frame of a cargo car trailer or other vehicle dismantled during use can be used.

Mobile bath based on a mobile module

Exit sauna on wheels in buses and minibuses

Buses and minibuses are also used to make mobile bath complexes. These can be various models, differing in size and technical parameters, some of the arrangement options are shown in the following figures.

Sauna on wheels based on a PAZ bus

Mobile bath based on the GAZelle car

Option of arranging a bath on wheels, made on the basis of the PAZ bus

Making a bath on wheels with your own hands

When deciding on the independent manufacture of a mobile bath, all work can be divided into several stages: preparation, installation and testing of the functionality of the assembled structure.

Preparatory stage

During this period, the layout of the construction object is determined, which is tied to the base used (trailer, truck, platform, etc.). After that, the materials that must be used when performing the work are determined, based on the available and financial capabilities of the user. The necessary tools and equipment are being prepared.

Sketch of the frame of a mobile bath to be placed on a car trailer

Installation of a mobile bath

In this section of the article, we will consider the option of manufacturing a mobile bath of a frame structure placed on a car trailer. For the manufacture of the frame, lumber (wooden block) or a metal profile (corner, square pipe) can be used, and mineral wool or foam plastic can be used as insulation. For interior decoration, natural wood is used, and for exterior, edged board, corrugated sheet or board materials made from woodworking waste.

Illustration	Description of actions
	Using wooden blocks, the frame of the manufactured structure is assembled on the trailer platform. The connection of the frame elements is performed according to the thorn-groove type and using fastening plates and self-tapping screws.
	The internal sheathing of the assembled frame is carried out, for which plywood with a thickness of 10-12 mm can be used, after which a heater is laid in the frame.
	The frame is sewn from the outside, for this, in this case, natural wood (edged board) is used, fixed with self-tapping screws and mounting angles installed in the corners of the structure and in the places where structural elements (windows, doors, etc.) are located.
	A stove is installed, while fire-prevention measures are carried out (sheets of asbestos and metal and other refractory materials), as well as enclosing structures are mounted, excluding the possibility of thermal burns by users.
	We carry out interior decoration and furniture manufacturing (benches, canopy, etc.).

Important! When sewing up the frame, you must remember to lay steam and waterproofing, in accordance with the requirements for frame structures made of wood, when using mineral insulation in wet rooms.

Functional check

At this stage, the operation of the mounted stove is checked, which is expressed in the removal of waste products of combustion and the rate of heating the room, as well as heating the water in the storage tank.

In addition, it is necessary to check the running characteristics of the assembled structure and its ability to stand firmly on the ground.

Installation of a bathhouse on wheels at the location

When operating a mobile bath on wheels, reliable placement at the place of use is the key to a successful holiday. Initially, when using a car trailer as a base, it is necessary to disconnect the bath from the car. With other placement options, this procedure is irrelevant, since a truck, bus or platform is already firmly fixed due to the wheelbase of the vehicle.

The bath, installed on a car platform or a platform trailer, is initially securely fixed in a horizontal plane

When disconnecting the trailer with the sauna mounted on it from the car, you must:

install the support leg available on car trailers;
install additional supports at the corners of the trailer, if such are not provided for by the design;

Important! Installation of four supports at the corners of the trailer will ensure the stability of the structure and the impossibility of swinging it while using the bath.

after fixing in a given plane, open the side of the trailer (if any) and install a ladder that provides an entrance to the interior of the bath.

Recommendations for use and care

When using a mobile bath, you need to pay special attention to the safety of its operation, it can be:

operating temperature (oven, hot water, metal structures);
tightness of pipelines for various purposes (hot water, gas, etc.);
use while driving;
reliability of fixation at the location.

A mobile bath is health and extreme relaxation at the same time and for relatively little money

The measures to ensure reliable operation of the mobile complex are:

maintenance work on a trailer or other platform that allows the sauna to be moved (wheels, wheel hubs, shock absorbers, etc.);
maintenance and preventive repair of a vehicle;
timely cleaning inside the bath, ensuring cleanliness and order in the premises;
performance of preventive works in case of damage to structures and elements of both internal and external finishes.

Review of prices for an hour of using a bath on wheels

The cost of such a service as the use of a sauna on wheels depends on many parameters:

location region and remoteness of the place of use from the location of the mobile complex;
the duration of use and the number of users who want to use the service at the same time;
season and availability of transport infrastructure;
the level of purchasing power of the population at the place of service provision.

Bath on wheels as a business is in demand in many regions of our country

The cost of one hour of visiting a bathhouse on wheels in different regions of our country is shown in the following table. The price is indicated, as of the beginning of the III quarter of 2018.

Region of RF	Cost (as of August 2018), RUB
Moscow and the Moscow region up to 40 km outside the Moscow Ring Road	2000
St. Petersburg and the region	1500
Yekaterinburg city	600
Samara	500
Yaroslavl	1000

Note! The range of prices for organizations providing such services is associated with the duration of using the bath complex; moreover, if the location is remote, an additional bill is issued for paying for the car mileage.

Video: a bath on wheels as a business idea

Among the ideas for a business that can be organized both in the city and in the countryside, the business idea of creating a mobile bath is available to a wide range of users, while its implementation requires a small initial investment. The following video will tell you how to turn a dream into reality.