Construction of a bathhouse in My Summer Car - one of the most complex and resource-intensive projects in the game, requiring not only time, but also a precise understanding of the assembly mechanics. If after installing the foundation you have I can't position the walls correctly, the furnace refuses to heat, or the roof is leaking - the problem lies in the sequence of actions or the lack of key parts. For example, many players miss that to seal a bath you need to use special boards with grooves (Tongued and Grooved Boards), and not ordinary ones, otherwise heat will escape through the cracks.

In this article, we will analyze the process from start to finish: where to get materials, how to avoid bugs with the physics of objects, and why the sauna may not heat up even with proper assembly. We will place special emphasis on hidden mechanics - for example, the fact that the temperature in the bathhouse depends not only on the stove, but also on the quality of the floor insulation (which many guides are silent about). If you have already tried to build a bathhouse and are faced with the fact that the steam room does not work, check the list of common errors at the end of the section.

Let's proceed to a step-by-step analysis, starting with site preparation and ending with the first start-up of the furnace. All actions were tested on the current version of the game (1.7.2), taking into account the latest patches that affect the physics of buildings.

1. Site preparation and foundation: where and how to build a bathhouse

Bath place in My Summer Car not by chance: it should be smooth, away from trees (branches can interfere with construction) and large enough to accommodate a stove and benches. The best option is a site next to the player’s house, but not close to it (otherwise it will be difficult to maneuver with long boards). Before construction begins:

  • 📏 Check the levelness of the area using a level (Spirit Level). Height differences of more than 5 cm will lead to a crooked foundation.
  • 🪓 Remove all bushes and stones within a radius of 3 meters - they can block the installation of walls.
  • 🔧 Prepare your tools: hammer (Hammer), saw (Hacksaw), roulette (Tape Measure). Without them, it is impossible to accurately fit the boards.

The foundation of the bathhouse consists of concrete blocks (Concrete Blocks), which need to be laid around the perimeter of the future building. Important details:

  • Blocks must be stacked strictly back to back to each other. If there is a gap between them, the walls will not hold.
  • For a bathhouse measuring 3x4 blocks you will need 14 pieces (4 on the long sides and 3 on the short sides).
  • After laying, check the foundation for strength: if the blocks are wobbly, it means the ground is uneven and needs to be leveled.
⚠️ Attention: If the foundation is built on a slope, the walls of the bathhouse will “slide” down even after fixing. This is a game physics bug that can only be fixed by complete demolition and rebuilding.
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To save concrete blocks, you can use Wooden Stakes (wooden stakes) for temporary marking of the perimeter. They do not affect strength, but help visually control right angles.

2. Walls and roof: selection of materials and assembly

Bath walls in MSC are built from boards with grooves (Tongued and Grooved Boards), which can be purchased at Fleetari Repair Shop or make it yourself from ordinary boards on a circular saw (Circular Saw). Regular boards (Planks) will not fit - heat will escape through them and the bath will not heat up.

Wall assembly procedure:

  1. Install vertical posts (Wooden Posts) at the corners of the foundation. Their height must be at least 2.5 meters.
  2. Secure the horizontal beams (Beams) above and below - they will hold the boards.
  3. Start sheathing the walls with grooved boards, starting with the bottom row. Each board needs hammer down (key LMB), otherwise it will fall.

For the roof you will need:

  • 🪵 Rafters (rafters) - 8 pieces for a gable roof.
  • 📦 Roofing Sheets (roofing sheets) - 6 pieces.
  • 🔨 Nails (Nails) - at least 50 pieces.

The roof is assembled in the following sequence:

  1. Install the rafters at a 45-degree angle, starting at the ends of the bathhouse.
  2. Secure the cross beams (Cross Beams) for rigidity.
  3. Lay the roofing sheets starting from the bottom row. Each sheet should overlap the previous one by 10–15 cm.
How to save on roofing materials

If not enough Roofing Sheets, can be used Corrugated Sheets (corrugated sheets), but they provide less protection from rain. Overlapping boards are also suitable, but this will increase the weight of the structure and can lead to collapse in strong winds.

Material Quantity Where to get it Price (€)
Tongued and Grooved Boards 40–50 pcs. Fleetari Repair Shop 2.5 per piece
Concrete Blocks 14 pcs. Tegel quarry 5 per piece
Roofing Sheets 6 pcs. Fleetari Repair Shop 8 per piece
Sauna Stove 1 piece Fleetari Repair Shop 250

3. Stove and insulation: why the bathhouse does not heat up

The most common problem when building a bathhouse in My Summer Car — the stove does not heat the steam room. There are several reasons:

  • 🔥 Oven (Sauna Stove) installed not on a concrete base, and on a wooden floor. This results in a fire or lack of heat.
  • 🚪 The door to the bathhouse is not closed or there are cracks in the walls. The heat goes out.
  • 🌬 Ventilation holes (Ventilation Grilles) are missing or blocked.

To ensure the oven operates correctly:

  1. Build a separate foundation for it from concrete blocks (2x2 blocks in size).
  2. Install the oven strictly in the center foundation. If it is crooked, the heat will be distributed unevenly.
  3. Connect the chimney (Chimney Pipes) to the stove and take him out through the roof. Without a chimney, the bathhouse will smoke.

To check the tightness of the bath:

  • Close all doors and windows.
  • Light the oven and wait 5-10 minutes. If the temperature does not rise above 30°C, look for cracks.
  • Use Thermometer (thermometer) to accurately measure temperature.
⚠️ Attention: If the stove smokes inside the sauna, check:
  • The connection between the chimney and the stove (must be sealed).
  • The presence of draft - for this you need to open the ventilation hole at the bottom of the door.
📊 What stove do you use in your sauna?
Purchased from Fleetari
Homemade from a barrel
Teimo oven
Not installed yet

4. Interior decoration: benches, shelves and lighting

After assembling the bathhouse box, you need to arrange the interior space. Minimum set for a functional steam room:

  • 🪑 Benches (Sauna Benches) - 2–3 pieces. They can be made from boards and legs (Bench Legs).
  • 💡 Lighting: wall lamps (Wall Lamps) or portable lamp (Portable Lamp).
  • 🚿 Bucket (Bucket) and ladle (Ladle) for water. Without them it is impossible to supply steam.

Optimal layout:

  • Place benches ledge (the lower one is at the entrance, the upper one is near the stove).
  • The oven should be in the corner opposite the door so that the heat is evenly distributed.
  • Shelves for things (Shelves) can be hung on walls, but they do not affect the game mechanics.

For comfort, add:

  • 🧺 Towel (Towel) - hangs on a hook (Hook).
  • 🕯 Lantern (Lantern) - if you want atmosphere.
  • 🍺 Beer (Beer) - for realism (but don’t get carried away, otherwise you’ll fall asleep in the steam room).

Install benches at different heights|

Hang up the lighting and check its operation|

Place a ladle of water near the stove|

Attach the towel to the hook|

Check the door tightness-->

5. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced players My Summer Car encounter problems when building a bathhouse. Here are the most common:

Problem Reason Solution
The sauna does not heat up Gaps in walls or roof Check the tightness, use boards with grooves
The stove smokes inside There is no chimney or it is blocked Install the chimney and check the draft
The walls are falling The foundation is uneven or the boards are not nailed down Level the area, secure all the boards with a hammer
The roof is leaking Roofing sheets not laid correctly Cover the roof with an overlap of 10–15 cm

Critical error: many players forget that to light a stove you need firewood (Firewood). Without them, the oven will not heat, even if everything else is assembled correctly. Firewood can be chopped with an ax (Axe) from logs (Logs) or buy from Teimo.

Another trap - physics of objects. If you built a bathhouse on a slope, the walls may “slide” even after fixing. To avoid this:

  • Build on level ground.
  • Use Wooden Stakes for temporary fixation of walls.
  • Do not place heavy objects (such as an oven) until the box is fully assembled.
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The main rule: the bathhouse in MSC works according to simplified physics. If something does not heat up or falls, check the tightness, levelness of the foundation and the presence of all key elements (stove, chimney, boards with grooves).

6. Optimization and improvements: how to make a better sauna

Basic sauna in My Summer Car functional, but could be improved:

  • 🔥 Floor insulation: lay a second layer of boards or use Insulation Mats (insulation mats). This will increase the temperature by 10–15°C.
  • 🚪 Double door: install two doors with an air gap - this will keep the heat in longer.
  • 💦 Pool: You can build a wooden font next to the bathhouse (Wooden Tub) for cooling.

To automate the process:

  • Connect to oven thermostat (Thermostat) to maintain a constant temperature.
  • Use Water Pump to supply water to the bucket (you will need to lay pipes).

If you want to make the bathhouse as realistic as possible:

  • Add Sauna Thermometer (bath thermometer) on the wall.
  • Install Wooden Ladder for lifting to the top shelf.
  • Hang Clock (clock) to track your vaping time.
⚠️ Attention: Improvements such as a swimming pool or automated water supply require additional resources and time. If your goal is just to take a steam bath, the basic configuration is enough.

7. Where to get materials: map and farming tips

Construction of a bathhouse in MSC requires a lot of resources. Here's where to get them:

Material Place Tips
Tongued and Grooved Boards Fleetari Repair Shop Can be made from regular boards on a circular saw
Concrete Blocks Tegel quarry Need a shovelShovel) for gravel mining
Sauna Stove Fleetari Repair Shop Costs 250€, but you can find used ones Teimo
Firewood Forest near the house Chop the logs with an ax and split them into firewood

Resource saving:

  • 🪵 Instead of buying boards, cut down trees in the forest and saw them into Planks, and then process it on a circular saw.
  • 💰 Buy scrap metal (Scrap Metal) y Teimo and melt it in the furnace (Furnace) to create fasteners.
  • 🔨 Rent tools from Fleetari, if you don't want to buy.

If you don't have enough money:

  • Sell unwanted car parts at a junkyard (Junkyard).
  • Hand over the bottles (Bottles) to the store for a deposit.
  • Complete tasks for Teimo (for example, beer delivery).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about building a bathhouse

🔹 Why doesn’t the sauna heat up above 40°C?

Most likely the problem is with the insulation. Check:

  • Do you use boards with grooves (Tongued and Grooved Boards).
  • Is the door closed and are there any cracks in the walls?
  • Is there enough wood in the stove (at least 5-6 logs are needed).
🔹 Is it possible to build a bathhouse without a foundation?

Technically yes, but the walls will wobble and the stove may collapse. A concrete block foundation is required for stability.

🔹Where can I get a chimney for the stove?

Chimney pipes (Chimney Pipes) are sold in Fleetari Repair Shop. For a bathhouse, 3–4 sections are enough.

🔹 How long does construction take?

If you have all the materials - about 1-2 game days. If you farm resources from scratch, it will take up to a week.

🔹 Is it possible to move the finished bathhouse to another place?

No, transfer is not possible. You'll have to dismantle and rebuild.