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CIFOX Six-Inch Black Shower Drain

I bought the CIFOX drain for the shower side of my van equipment. The shower-drain opening is specifically named in my Interior Preparation plan, before the interior was enclosed.

By · Camper Van Freedom

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The Item in My Kit

I bought CIFOX Six-Inch Black Shower Drain as part of my camper van equipment.

I bought the CIFOX drain for the shower side of my van equipment. The shower-drain opening is specifically named in my Interior Preparation plan, before the interior was enclosed.

The Shower Opening Before the Floor Finish

  1. I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
  2. My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
  3. I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.

My Takeaway for the Build

The shower drain was one of the openings specifically included in my early interior plan. For the CIFOX purchase, the visible grate and removable parts are useful details to settle alongside the layout. The tile-insert alternative changes the finished appearance, while WEBANG keeps an exposed black grate with a different pattern.

Product Details And Van-Build Uses

SpecificationProduct Detail
BrandCIFOX
Format6-inch square drain with grate and strainer

The CIFOX drain groups a square grate, surrounding flange and strainer. The visible grate is only part of the assembly; the connection below the shower floor also needs space. For a van shower layout, compare the drain position with the floor construction and route beneath it. Leave a workable way to lift the grate and remove collected debris.

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Why Keep The Grate Accessible?

The removable grate and strainer are service points. The finished shower layout should allow them to be lifted for cleaning.

Alternative products

Two Alternatives to Compare

Neodrain uses a tile-insert top that changes the finished appearance. WEBANG uses a visible black patterned grate, making the top surface and service access the main design comparison.

ProductWhat distinguishes itPurchase link
CIFOX Six-Inch Black Shower DrainSquare black drain with removable grate and strainer.View on Amazon
Neodrain Tile-Insert Shower Drain (alternative)Tile-insert top for a different visible finish.View on Amazon
WEBANG Black Square Shower Drain (alternative)Square drain with an exposed patterned black grate.View on Amazon
Neodrain Tile-Insert Shower Drain

Neodrain Tile-Insert Shower Drain

This square drain has a removable top that accepts a tile insert. The recessed design changes the visible finish from an exposed patterned grate.

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WEBANG Black Square Shower Drain

Webang Black Square Shower Drain

This square shower drain has a removable patterned grate and a surrounding flange. Its black top provides a visible contrast with the shower floor.

View on Amazon

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