I made a decision on a washer that is definitely more work but works well for our needs. We ordered it through Walmart, it is a Twin-Tub Danby. It has a tub you put clothes in to wash then u switch then over to the spinner...then repeat. They come out of the spinner quite dry. Can't remember the name of the table top dryer I got...it is just okay.Right now my washer is portable and I'm hooking up to kitchen...but when he gets a breather he will run a line through slideout. Save $30 plus a week.
For my Big dog we find at Goodwill type stores kids cotton sleeping bags, lightweight, and cover that with a sheet for his bed in Freightliner. When I first got the Freightliner I put him on a command "down" on floor by door (in 55 degree temp to run in grocery) when I came back he was laid up in the back double bed...like hey lady this is great. Ah No ... had to explain the your a dog thing...lol.
Class C Boondocker said
12:36 PM Jul 14, 2012
Thanks for the post. :)
Wear looking for a small washer dryer combo for our newly renovated 33 foot travel trailer. Not much room to spare.
The Bear II said
11:37 AM Jul 17, 2012
Once when we were pressed for clean clothes. I took a small trash can and placed several plastic trashcan liners in it. Then I filled it 1/4 full of hot water and laundry soap mixture. Placed several dirty clothes in it. Put the lid on it and strapped it on with a bungee cord. I placed the trash can in the shower (rear of the TT). We drove to the next campsite (150 miles).
I rinsed out the clothes, squeezed out as much water as I could and then hung them up to dry in the shower. By the next morning we both had a clean outfit to wear.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Tuesday 17th of July 2012 11:38:20 AM
Kai said
04:51 AM Jul 18, 2012
The spinner idea in this washer is like the ones you see in some laundry mats that people use for their bed comforters. They spin much faster than a regular washer. I had just a spinner a few years ago (purchased from laundryalternatives.com) and I could only put about a half regular load in at a time but it would take out over a quart or more water (obove what washer had spun out). Then I would do the send half of the load...Then put then both sets in the dryer...(several pair of jeans, flannel shirts, long sleeve shirts, etc and they would be dry in 6 minutes. Very impressive. I ended up waiting for the washer to finish washing instead or the other way around which is normal. Great for good clothes, sheets.
Important: Because I was working 84 hours a week for so long I ended up hiring someone to do the laundry and she didn't understand the importance of balance. If you fold the clothes and lay them in there it balances right...if not and you run it you can get off balance and not work properly...Then you are back to drying clothes in 50 minutes...
Can't say I would want to do it for a whole family...of course my kids did chores in growing up so if everyone pitched it. Also you need to unpack it from whatever store you get it from and check it for dents...with it weighing so little dents would come easily in transport. I'm done
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Cheddar Yeti Travels said
01:30 PM Jul 26, 2012
The Bear II wrote:
Once when we were pressed for clean clothes. I took a small trash can and placed several plastic trashcan liners in it. Then I filled it 1/4 full of hot water and laundry soap mixture. Placed several dirty clothes in it. Put the lid on it and strapped it on with a bungee cord. I placed the trash can in the shower (rear of the TT). We drove to the next campsite (150 miles).
I rinsed out the clothes, squeezed out as much water as I could and then hung them up to dry in the shower. By the next morning we both had a clean outfit to wear.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Tuesday 17th of July 2012 11:38:20 AM
AWESOME! Fabreeze works well for pants/coats and bigger things but, you could do lots of socks and underwear in your bucket/shower/motor driven 'washer'.
As for the All-In-One washer/dryer combos, we had one in our tiny apartment a few years back and it was so small, it had to stay constantly running to keep up with our minimal laundry needs. It also did a number on the life of our clothing - not unlike the commercial machines at laundromats though.
krackle12 said
08:20 AM Jan 13, 2013
I have been searching for options on washing machines too. Its pretty complicated subject when it comes to motorhomes. We went to our local dealership and it was just overwhelming the information they threw at us. I did find an article online that was pretty good. Guide for RV Washer and Dryer. We ended up going with the ventless combo unit and we had it installed by a professional for peace of mind.
-- Edited by krackle12 on Friday 8th of February 2013 12:13:40 PM
Terry and Jo said
03:09 PM Jan 13, 2013
krackle12 wrote:
I have been searching for options on washing machines too. Its pretty complicated subject when it comes to motorhomes. We went to our local dealership and it was just overwhelming the information they threw at us. I did find an article online that was pretty good. Guide for RV Washer and Dryer. We ended up going with the ventless combo unit and we had it installed by a professional for peace of mind.
Craig,
You have a slight error on your link in the body of your post. When I click on it, it just keeps bringing me back to this same RV Dreams forum thread. You may need to recopy the actual URL link for your site again and edit your post to correct it. I don't know what link you were looking at posting, and as a moderator, I would have corrected it for you.
Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:09:54 PM
VanMar said
03:02 AM Jan 14, 2013
Kai wrote:
The spinner idea in this washer is like the ones you see in some laundry mats that people use for their bed comforters. They spin much faster than a regular washer. I had just a spinner a few years ago (purchased from laundryalternatives.com) and I could only put about a half regular load in at a time but it would take out over a quart or more water (obove what washer had spun out). Then I would do the send half of the load...Then put then both sets in the dryer...(several pair of jeans, flannel shirts, long sleeve shirts, etc and they would be dry in 6 minutes. Very impressive. I ended up waiting for the washer to finish washing instead or the other way around which is normal. Great for good clothes, sheets.
They are called a centrifuge, and I first experienced one in Germany in 1973 while in the Army. I was impressed but have never run across them here in the States. Guess they never gained widespread popularity.
Vance
krackle12 said
08:14 PM Feb 8, 2013
Sorry Terry I didnt realize that. I think I fixed it. Sometimes this tech stuff gets the best of me!
Terry and Jo said
09:11 PM Feb 8, 2013
Looks like it is working now. At least the link directed me elsewhere.
Just as a hint, wihen you put in a link, use the "Show Preview" button below the message area to see what your post will look like. When you do that, your link becomes "active" in the preview area and you can click on it to verify that it takes you where you want.
I made a decision on a washer that is definitely more work but works well for our needs. We ordered it through Walmart, it is a Twin-Tub Danby. It has a tub you put clothes in to wash then u switch then over to the spinner...then repeat. They come out of the spinner quite dry. Can't remember the name of the table top dryer I got...it is just okay.Right now my washer is portable and I'm hooking up to kitchen...but when he gets a breather he will run a line through slideout. Save $30 plus a week.
For my Big dog we find at Goodwill type stores kids cotton sleeping bags, lightweight, and cover that with a sheet for his bed in Freightliner. When I first got the Freightliner I put him on a command "down" on floor by door (in 55 degree temp to run in grocery) when I came back he was laid up in the back double bed...like hey lady this is great. Ah No ... had to explain the your a dog thing...lol.
Wear looking for a small washer dryer combo for our newly renovated 33 foot travel trailer. Not much room to spare.
Once when we were pressed for clean clothes. I took a small trash can and placed several plastic trashcan liners in it. Then I filled it 1/4 full of hot water and laundry soap mixture. Placed several dirty clothes in it. Put the lid on it and strapped it on with a bungee cord. I placed the trash can in the shower (rear of the TT). We drove to the next campsite (150 miles).
I rinsed out the clothes, squeezed out as much water as I could and then hung them up to dry in the shower. By the next morning we both had a clean outfit to wear.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Tuesday 17th of July 2012 11:38:20 AM
The spinner idea in this washer is like the ones you see in some laundry mats that people use for their bed comforters. They spin much faster than a regular washer. I had just a spinner a few years ago (purchased from laundryalternatives.com) and I could only put about a half regular load in at a time but it would take out over a quart or more water (obove what washer had spun out). Then I would do the send half of the load...Then put then both sets in the dryer...(several pair of jeans, flannel shirts, long sleeve shirts, etc and they would be dry in 6 minutes. Very impressive. I ended up waiting for the washer to finish washing instead or the other way around which is normal. Great for good clothes, sheets.
Important: Because I was working 84 hours a week for so long I ended up hiring someone to do the laundry and she didn't understand the importance of balance. If you fold the clothes and lay them in there it balances right...if not and you run it you can get off balance and not work properly...Then you are back to drying clothes in 50 minutes...
Can't say I would want to do it for a whole family...of course my kids did chores in growing up so if everyone pitched it. Also you need to unpack it from whatever store you get it from and check it for dents...with it weighing so little dents would come easily in transport. I'm done
\
AWESOME! Fabreeze works well for pants/coats and bigger things but, you could do lots of socks and underwear in your bucket/shower/motor driven 'washer'.
As for the All-In-One washer/dryer combos, we had one in our tiny apartment a few years back and it was so small, it had to stay constantly running to keep up with our minimal laundry needs. It also did a number on the life of our clothing - not unlike the commercial machines at laundromats though.
I have been searching for options on washing machines too. Its pretty complicated subject when it comes to motorhomes. We went to our local dealership and it was just overwhelming the information they threw at us. I did find an article online that was pretty good. Guide for RV Washer and Dryer. We ended up going with the ventless combo unit and we had it installed by a professional for peace of mind.
-- Edited by krackle12 on Friday 8th of February 2013 12:13:40 PM
Craig,
You have a slight error on your link in the body of your post. When I click on it, it just keeps bringing me back to this same RV Dreams forum thread. You may need to recopy the actual URL link for your site again and edit your post to correct it. I don't know what link you were looking at posting, and as a moderator, I would have corrected it for you.
Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:09:54 PM
They are called a centrifuge, and I first experienced one in Germany in 1973 while in the Army. I was impressed but have never run across them here in the States. Guess they never gained widespread popularity.
Vance
Sorry Terry I didnt realize that. I think I fixed it. Sometimes this tech stuff gets the best of me!
Looks like it is working now. At least the link directed me elsewhere.
Just as a hint, wihen you put in a link, use the "Show Preview" button below the message area to see what your post will look like. When you do that, your link becomes "active" in the preview area and you can click on it to verify that it takes you where you want.
Terry
Thank you Terry!