WASHDAY.

Robby · Member

WASHDAY.

the rocket · Guru

Hello robby, we have a 3kilo auto washer we use when in showgrounds. If free camping use a bucket and hand wash

jrg · Senior Member

A 20lt sealed bucket placed in the shower recess on that non slip mat whilst travelling works a treat. Missus use Earth laundry liquid says it doesnt need rinsing and is happy with the results .

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I have a big basin and on a fine day put cold water in it with wool wash and wash the old fashion way, by hand and wring out by hand. 30 mins later all hung on a line between car and van drying away. I don't have to rinse by using the wool wash. Works for me.

If I am near a washing machine I will use one and if a public one I put a Laundry Sanitiser in the final rinse.

NeilandRaine · Guru

Pull into a caravan park

spida · Guru

I use an ecoball - no soap so no rinse. Put with water & clothes in a barrel in the ute when travelling or just leave to soak then hang out to dry.

-- Edited by spida on Thursday 8th of September 2016 04:54:38 PM

Robby · Member

Wow thanks guys. lots of ways to wash.I will be sure to look at eco balls and wool wash.happy travelling all.

villatranquilla · Guru

we have a mini twin tub - it travels in the shower

Ge · Senior Member

Just wear ya birthday suit, longer between swimming holes.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Yea we find its mainly swett that needs washing . Bucket or purchase a little 3kg under $100 Or ..a bucket and stamp ? Sure keeps ya feet clean .. Lol

Bushpie · Guru

Not to keen on your idea of doing your washing in the river.........look after the environment a bit .......what you should do is take the water out of the river and wash it in your bucket........dispose of the water quite a way up the bank so it soaks through the dirt....a great filtering system.....

Dick0 · Guru

Robby wrote:
HELLO all, just a simple question from a would be traveller (soon) We have bought a 24 ft Jayco Conquest with twin beds so we don't have room for a washing machine I am wonder what do others do in this situation beside doing it in the river?

If you have access to 240v one of these works well...Local supplier on Ebay for about $85.00...look on ebay "Caravan washing machine".

Moorey · Senior Member

There is always a better way depending which side of the machine you are on.

Moorey bleh

Tony Bev · Guru

Hello Robbie

When travelling solo I more or less do what Dougwe does, which is to just wash the clothes in a basin, at the sink

When travelling with the wife, we just put the used clothes in a large sealed plastic box container, and go to a Laundromat, when the container is full

Up until now, I was unaware that using some products, allows you to hang the clothes without rinsing them.
I am happy to have learned something new today, so thanks for that, to those concerned

dishlicker · Senior Member

Robby washday we find a country town with a laundry mat. the wife sets it up and then goes shopping for any supplies that are needed while i go down the local and give some support to the local economy. Then carry the washing back to the car. cheers

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Shower and wash at same time .. Lol shower ?? Yea we mainly wash small as we go . Out shirts and pants get left till we find camping ground or plenty water supply ., wool mix does the job ..