Driver Info and Shower Info Overview:
"Shower Review Flying J Virginia Fort Chiswell"
First Name:
Mike
Last Name:
Simons
Country:
United States
You are a...:
Company Driver
How many total years of
professional driving experience do you have? (Please put fractions in
decimals, such as 1/2 is 0.5):
10.5
What is the name and location
of the truck stop shower you are reviewing? (Example: XYZ Truck Stop,
MyTown, MyState, I-### at exit ###):
Flying J,
Fort Chiswell, VA,
I-81/I-77, exit 80
On what date did you have
this truck stop shower (month, day, year)?:
September 8, 2010
How did you pay for this
truck stop shower?:
Free with minimum fuel
purchase
How long was your wait for
this shower?:
No waiting
How were showers assigned?:
Via clerk at desk,
Shower assignment could be seen on display
What shower number did you
have?:
8
Shower Room Overview:
"Shower Review Flying J Virginia Fort Chiswell"
Did you need to see the
attendant and did the attendant meet your needs quickly?:
Yes, I needed to see the
attendant and my needs were met quickly
What special attributes did
the shower room have?:
No special attributes
How would you rate the
cleanliness of the shower room upon your arrival?:
Pretty clean but not
exceptional
What was the level of dust on
the top of light fixtures, air vents and fan?:
A little
What was waiting for your
use/enjoyment in the shower room upon your arrival?:
Towel: two,
Washcloth,
Soap,
Bathmat: paper
What was the quality of the
bath towel(s)?:
Too thin
How many towel hooks were in
the room and where were they?:
3,
Opposite shower stall
How was the mirror?:
Clean upon arrival,
Positioned well for tall and short drivers,
A light was over it,
Did
not fog up during my shower
How was the fan in the room?:
There was no fan
How was the humidity in the
room?:
Comfortable
How was the temperature in
the room?:
Comfortable
How were the electrical
outlets?:
Worked well
Shower Specifics:
"Shower Review Flying J Virginia Fort Chiswell"
How was the shower designed?:
I could turn on the water
without getting wet,
There was a shower
curtain and it was adequate,
There was a light in the shower and it worked well,
I did not
feel cramped in the shower stall
How was the shower water
temperature and pressure?:
Water temperature and water
pressure could not be controlled independently,
Water temperature stayed consistent,
Water pressure fluctuated slightly,
Water pressure was just right
How did you find the shower
head and spray?:
Spray width was just right,
Shower head was like one used in a home,
Shower head was at a good height
Shower Room Specifics:
"Shower Review Flying J Virginia Fort Chiswell"
Was counter space near the
sink or space on back of sink adequate?:
No, it wasn't big enough for
all my toiletries
Did you feel cramped while
sitting on the toilet?:
No, I had adequate room
Was the toilet clean (nothing
in bowl and no debris on surface) and did it flush well?:
Yes, clean and flushed well
How was any seat in the
room?:
The seat was built-in and big
enough for an oversized shower bag
Was there a blow dryer in the
room?:
No
Was there a letter from the
manager in the room thanking you for your business?:
No
Was there any mold or mildew
in the room (such as on the grout in the shower stall)?:
Yes, a little
What locks or restrictors
were on the door?:
Deadbolt lock only
Notes, Grade, Recommendation, Comments:
"Shower Review Flying J Virginia Fort Chiswell"
Was there anything else
noteworthy about your shower experience?:
There was a "friction strip"
along the top of the lip separating the shower stall from the rest of
the room. I assume this is to keep users from slipping when stepping on
it.
Although the main light in the room had space for two light bulbs, one
was burned out.
The liquid soap dispensers at the sink and in the shower stall had soap
in them. The soap at the sink seemed a bit thin.
The main light fixture in the middle of the room had room for two light
bulbs but one was burned out.
See photos.
Based on your personal
expectations, what grade would you give to this shower facility and
your shower experience today (A+ is best; F- is worst)?:
B+
Based on your experience
today, would you recommend this shower facility to other professional
drivers?:
Maybe
Additional comments::
There were places on the
ceiling where the surface was cracked (as in cracked paint). This is
possibly due to excessive moisture in the room.
Photos:
"Shower Review Flying J Virginia Fort Chiswell"
The friction strip on the top
of the lip going into and coming out of the shower stall at the Flying
J at Fort Chiswell, VA.
One of the two light bulbs
was burned out in the main fixture in my shower room at the Flying J at
Fort Chiswell, VA.
The cracked paint on the
ceiling near a vent in my shower room at the Flying J in Fort Chiswell,
VA.
The cracked paint near a vent
with a little dust on it in my shower room at the Flying J in Fort
Chiswell, VA.
