Does anyone know how much water is used on the different cycles. We do a lot of free camping and all I can find is a Standard Cycle 42 litres but we couldn't find what cycle uses the least. We normally use Rapid 30 as it washes better than Rapid 14 however I suspect it may still be using a lot of water. Any help as Google or the Manual shed no light on this.
They are thirsty little buggars - 42 litre per cycle. What we do is; if not attached to water or in area with water restriction in place is wash by hand, then use it for spin dry - When free camping we sometimes just use town laundromats anyway.
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We had a small washing machine fitted but took it out as we mainly freecamp and it used far to much water. We now carry a few more spare clothes and do the washing when we can in laundromats. We find this a much better use of our weight allotments. Landy
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Bucket, but we don't have a choice. Let it soak overnight with very little detergent to reduce rinsing & most of the work is done without elbow grease.
If you have 2 buckets even easier.
Then use that water to wash the car.
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Bucket, but we don't have a choice. Let it soak overnight with very little detergent to reduce rinsing & most of the work is done without elbow grease.
If you have 2 buckets even easier.
Then use that water to wash the car.
You are almost on a par with a friend who claims that his wife showers first, standing in a large plastic tub in the base of the shower. He showers with the same water, picked up by his 12v pump/shower out of the tub. At least that's what he claims after a few drinks. Seems strange that he hasn't done away with the plastic tub & just pick up the used water in a bucket at the shower outlet! LOL
edit .. Perhaps they keep recycling the water out of the tub into the shower head whilst showering thus using even less water.
I suppose that you could then use the shower water to wash the clothes & then wash the car, with it standing on the grass to keep it green. That's using the water at least 5 times.
That's the sort of thing that you bush campers do isn't it ? LOL
Reminds me of my CMF days when water was at a premium when out trudging thru the scrub with the grunts. Each morning a single mug of water (no paste) was first used to clean my teeth then to shave (no soap) & finally to moisten my neck rag to wipe the armpits & crutch. The wet neck rag was cooling when wrapped around the neck. .... never thought of washing clothes ... could extend the life of sox by turning inside out, changing feet turning inside out once again that's 4 days from one pair. Similar with undies, back to front inside out, back to front again, then none that's 5 days a pair. True. Change the diet, no smoking, eat a lot of fish paste & rice and most of the euro smell gone. Never tried the last though.
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I suppose that you could then use the shower water to wash the clothes & then wash the car,
Have done that. The above photo was stage 3. Two x 2.5L water heated, wash & rinse me, wash & rinse cloths, wash car. I did dust off the car first with an air duster/gun.
Cupie, undies what are they, I quit wearing undies after the first 12 months in the army, at 18yo, have never warn them since, still the same 44 years later.
Cupie, undies what are they, I quit wearing undies after the first 12 months in the army, at 18yo, have never warn them since, still the same 44 years later.
A bit off topic but your comment brings back memories of a relo who as a young airman in the RAAF living on base, got into the habit of washing his undies in the shower. Still did it 50 years later. Another guy used to not to wear undies and often when he sat on a lounge chair his family jewels would poke out of the legs of his ruggers .. gross.
after reading the posts on this topic i sure am glad we dont free camp for more than 2/.3 days......we like a bit of luxury when away clothes washed in the laundry [we do spray the washer with disinfectant before use ] free camping is ok for 2/3 days and thats it then its of to a nice van park ...to each there own ....hate having to watch the water use and the power use anyway ......
Does anyone know how much water is used on the different cycles. We do a lot of free camping and all I can find is a Standard Cycle 42 litres but we couldn't find what cycle uses the least. We normally use Rapid 30 as it washes better than Rapid 14 however I suspect it may still be using a lot of water. Any help as Google or the Manual shed no light on this.
Can be difficult to answer as the water levels are automatically determined.
"The washing machine is equipped with a self-adjusting water level system. This system enables the machine to use the amount of water needed to wash and rinse the laundry in relation to the particular load. This results in a reduction of the water and electricity used, without in any way compromising the washing and rinsing performance. In fact the amount of water and electricity used will always be appropriate for the clothes load. The washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing results at minimum cost whilst respecting the environment."
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