Short answer: for most RV, camper van and travel trailer bathrooms, the best RV shower door is a retractable RV shower door fitted inside the shower. It keeps the water in while you shower, then rolls away into a slim cartridge so your bathroom and walkway feel open again – no glass, no swinging door and no clingy curtain. We design space-saving shower doors for vans and RVs, and this guide covers your options, what to check before you buy and how to measure.
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| Shower curtain | Hinged or sliding glass door | Tambour sliding door (TAMdoûr) | Bi-fold door (FOLdoûr) | Zip door (ZIPdoûr) | Retractable door (ROLdoûr) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space when open | Hangs in the bathroom | Needs swing or track room | Slides away | Folds flat to one side | Folds up out of the way | Rolls into a slim cartridge |
| Splash control | Leaks at the edges | Good | Good | Good | Good, zips closed both sides | Proper barrier, fitted inside the shower |
| Glass? | No | Often | No | No – zero glass | No – insulated fabric | No – waterproof fabric |
| Sizes | Any | Standard | Easy-cut kits | Set sizes | Set sizes | Made to measure or pre-made |
| Best for | Temporary fixes | Large fifth wheels | Rigid, built-in look | Lightweight rigid door | Overland and 4x4 campers | Most RV and van bathrooms |
Replacing an RV shower door? What to check first
- Does it fit your opening? RV showers are rarely a standard size. Look for a made-to-measure retractable RV shower door, or a pre-made door you can trim to width.
- Where does the cartridge sit? On ROLdoûr the frame and cartridge are fitted inside the shower, so drips run back into the shower pan, not onto your RV floor.
- Where does the water go at the bottom? A ROLdoûr frame sits a few millimeters above the shower pan, so water drains away underneath instead of sitting in the bottom track, where it could lead to mold.
- Can you clean it? The ROLdoûr cartridge lifts out for cleaning, and our DualShield fabric is waterproof and wipe-clean on both sides.
- Will it look right? Check the frame and fabric colors so the door matches your RV interior.
- Is there real support? Look for clear measuring and installation guides, real install videos and a team you can talk to before and after you order.
The ROLdoûr retractable RV shower door
Made to measure, or pre-made
ROLdoûr made to measure is built to your size, up to 2000mm (about 78¾") tall and 1000mm (about 39½") wide, with a choice of frame colors. ROLdoûr pre-made doors come in three heights – 1700mm, 1750mm and 1800mm (about 67", 69" and 71") – at 1000mm (about 39½") wide, and you trim the width yourself. Prefer an all-black or all-white look? Choose ROLdoûr Noir or ROLdoûr Blanc.
Fitted inside the shower
The most popular install, and the one professional van and RV builders prefer, is an inside overlap: everything sits inside the shower and the frame is hidden, so from the living area you only see the fabric and the handle. The frame is bonded in place and sealed with clear silicone – a simple DIY install. You choose which side the cartridge goes on when your door arrives.
Trusted by van and RV builders
ROLdoûr featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on UK TV and is fitted by van and RV builders across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Watch ROLdoûr install videos, or read our reviews on Trustpilot.
Other THEdoûr RV shower doors
- TAMdoûr tambour sliding shower doors: easy-cut kits for a rigid, built-in look, in silver, black or white.
- FOLdoûr bi-fold shower doors: a lightweight, zero-glass folding shower door.
- ZIPdoûr zip shower door: insulated, folds away and fixes with press studs – great for overland and 4x4 campers.
How to measure for an RV shower door
We need the size of the outside of the frame, not the opening. We make doors in millimeters, so measure in millimeters if you can (1 inch = 25.4mm):
- Recess fit: measure the width and height in three places and use the smallest.
- Inside overlap (most popular): add 75mm (about 3") to the opening width to hide the cartridge and doorstop. For height, measure from the shower pan to the ceiling and take off 10mm (about ⅜").
Not sure? Follow our step-by-step measuring guide or send us your measurements and we'll check them for you.
RV shower door FAQs
What is the best shower door for an RV?
For most RVs and camper vans, a retractable shower door fitted inside the shower. It keeps the water in and rolls away when you're done, so you don't lose any space.
Can I replace my RV's glass shower door with a retractable one?
Yes. Measure the opening, choose a recess or inside-overlap fit, and order a made-to-measure ROLdoûr – or a pre-made door you trim to width.
Do I need to choose left or right before ordering?
No. You order the frame size, then decide which side the cartridge goes on when it arrives.
Can I install it myself?
Yes. Most customers do. Our installation guide takes you through it.
Do you ship to the USA and Canada?
Yes, ROLdoûr, TAMdoûr, FOLdoûr and ZIPdoûr ship worldwide, including the USA and Canada. Prices exclude local sales taxes and import duties, which the courier collects on delivery.
More answers in our ROLdoûr FAQs, or read our campervan shower door guide.
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