Any truckers have a shower code?
Posted by Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 38 comments
Please delete if not allowed, I’m sorry I even have to ask. I’ve been good friends with a Trucker before and even gone on rides with him so I remember that you guys usually have codes for free showers from fueling up.
I live on an off grid property and our shower set up has been a source of constant irritation. I thought I got it figured out (it was just a tankless hot water heater that ran on propane and batteries nailed to a tree, with a tent around it.) It worked but it was not super great, the water was also creek water. However it has not worked at ALL in the past several days no matter what I do, which includes setting up an entirely new one. I’m so frustrated I’ve actually cried about it a few times. I’m so dirty and my body is sore and I’m pretty sure I smell. My hair looks like shit. I’m just so over it. My boyfriend is in the same position as me, needing a shower crazy bad. He’s actually doing a lot of work on our property all day that gets him pretty dirty so if anybody has a code or two they’re willing to share, I would be so grateful and I’ll pay it forward somehow. I live in California near a Loves, a Pilot, a flying J too. Thank you 🙏🏻
FJB_2024_@reddit
Why not just bath in the creek? I know it must be cold this time of year but it beats being sweaty and stinky
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
Every single day? Forever? lol. I mean it’s fun in theory and sounds cool but the reality is, I want a real shower. Especially being female. I have a lot of surface area to shave, wash & condition my hair…..
FJB_2024_@reddit
Do you have access to a big bucket and some paint? If so there is your shower. Paint the bucket black, attach a garden hose and take a shower in the tent you mentioned. If you can, get 2 buckets that one one will be heating up while you use the other.
truckingham@reddit
You’ll have to ask someone physically at the truck stop, shower access is geo locked on the app. If not you can also pay for one. They’re like $18 these days which is bc but it is what it is sometimes
jmcdaniel0@reddit
Where are you?
Defiant_Network_3069@reddit
Ask someone who is driving a day cab fueling up. They almost never use their shower credits because they generally go home nightly.
jmcdaniel0@reddit
Always have 5 or 6 and free refills. My company only fuels at loves.
-Mikey2Toes@reddit
Here’s the problem… if I give you my card scan code # to use at the truck stop, you have access to the free showers but also all the points… so like $170. That’s why people aren’t willing to give you that on here. Your best bet is to ask at the fuel island, like has been suggested. Ask a ‘daycab’ cause they usually don’t use their showers… but ask anyone. Yes, some will say no but just hang out near the truck driver’s door and you will find someone…
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
Oh do they let two people go in at once?
Yz-Guy@reddit
Yes but no. If you can ask a driver if they'll say youre teams. They let one shower credit turn into 2 for team drivers. At least they did 15 years ago when I was otr. Lol
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
I didn’t realize that. I thought it was just like a code you had. Okay, I’ll do that, thank you :)
Lord_B33zus@reddit
If you’re still in need of one, let me know.
diragono@reddit
As has been suggested, try to find a daycab driver that’s fueling and ask if you can have one. I’ve given away plenty as I have no use for them other than the emergency shit. But even if no day cabs, look for OTR drivers that are there with megas. So like Swift, US Express, Crete, etc. Most megas can only fuel at certain chains so generally drivers pick one and stick to it for the unlimited showers
MrTruckdriver1970@reddit
Black trash bag, filled with the creek water, hanging in a tree all day, provides a hot shower. We used to do this when we went to bike rallies. We used the melted ice water from our coolers. Get wet, soap up, rinse off. Better than being sweaty and dirty, and after all day, hanging in the sun, it was hot
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
I know, I’m a girl though and I need a real shower, like a 20 minute shower. I’ve don’t mind doing it for a couple times but Ive got my limit.
MrTruckdriver1970@reddit
Fair enough.
RichCypher@reddit
Have a planet fitness or other cheap gym nearby? 10 or 20 bucks a month gets you unlimited showers and you could even pump some iron if so inclined.
kloyoh@reddit
Throw some water on each other...wash up
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
lol I’m dying at some of these responses. I should ask a similar question on a subreddit meant for ladies or something just to see how different the responses will be 😂 I don’t mean that to be rude at all, just funny how a bunch of guys who drive trucks responded to this
kloyoh@reddit
We gotta Crack jokes to smile. Not the easiest being out there. Good luck, hope the water is hot
Wheres_Jay@reddit
Off grid life is wonderful!
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
Oh I love it but it’s such a struggle sometimes
HustleTall@reddit
Are you near a pilot or loves?
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
Close to both and a TA and flying J as well
Dark_Arises@reddit
Sent you a message
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
Thank you
Tank52086@reddit
Guys this is how you get points stolen.
Mindless_Skill_5084@reddit (OP)
I would never do that. I know you don’t know me from Adam but I’m not a dirtbag (just very dirty lol). But they could put their info in/pay/do it however it’s done so I never actually see their info.
MostOriginalNameEver@reddit
I want to try spoofing my gos location and giving a flying j code. Currently at 28 credits. Just tried and it let me reserve a shower far away
mrsclausemenopause@reddit
When parking at a place I dont have points only about a third of the time have I actually paid for a shower, usually someone in line or an attendant will have points and offer but ive never asked anyone.
Gloomy-Ad6900@reddit
Girl I feel for you with that setup struggle - been there with the whole off grid thing when I was stationed at a remote base for a bit
Most truck stops will let you buy shower credits even without fuel purchase but its like 12-15 bucks usually. Try asking the counter people at Pilot if they have any day passes or if there's cheaper options during certain hours. Some places do discounts in morning hours when its not as busy
Hope you get that water situation sorted soon because living without proper shower is absolute nightmare
Socketz11@reddit
I think its up to like $22/$25 now. Once in a while I hear people buy them at the fuel desk.
JMPhotographik@reddit
Normally, we need to be physically at the location to reserve a shower. Your best bet is to ask one of the drivers at the fuel island if you can bum a shower credit, and most of us will happily oblige.
shadowmib@reddit
My pilot app won't let me reserve a shower unless I'm physically at the location
anxious_polarbear@reddit
Anyone can simply pay for a shower at any truck stop. You don't have to be a driver or be buying anything else. Walk in, say you'd like a shower, and pay.
FloppyTacoflaps@reddit
Best bet is to go to the loves and ask people fueling, they get the most free showers out of any of the truck stops, its the most trivial for loves rewards members as well
Environmental-Pear40@reddit
Yeah, I've given away plenty of showers from people just asking if I had a free show at the fuel lane. Use to stay Platinum or something back when I only fueled at Love's.
Correct_Writer_3410@reddit
Shower codes are specific to a particular store and have to be used within 10 minutes of activating