![]() Add fresh water to rinse, then go for another drive (this step is optional).Go for a drive to let the washing agitate.Fill up the barrel with water and add detergent.If the barrel or container doesn’t have a tap, you could add your own. Keep in mind that the bigger your barrel is, the more water you’ll need to fill it.įor this washing method to work effectively, you really need a tap at the bottom to be able to easily release the water. The method behind the agitation barrel is to get your vehicle to do all the work, so this is a clothes washer that you would use on travel days. Some people use a hard plastic storage box, which you can get from Bunnings. In fact, it doesn’t even have to be a barrel, you can use any container that has a good, sealable lid. Water Capacity (per cycle): 10 – 15L (for a 20L bucket)Īnother spin on the bucket & lid washing machine is the Agitation Barrel. On eBay: Bucket with Sealed Lid > FEATURES I’d rather use the bucket & lid method as a secondary option to using a washing machine. ![]() The process is cheap and simple, but I can tell you that using this as my primary form of washing for four of us on the daily got pretty old, pretty quick. Empty water & add fresh water to rinse.Roll back-and-forth on the ground to agitate for 1 – 3 minutes.This is the way I initially washed our clothes on the road for the first few months, before discovering how to use my washing machine off-grid (more on that below!). Unclip & unroll the bag, then remove dirty water ĭimensions (when rolled): 16cm (W) x 6cm (D) x 6cm (H)Ī really cheap and easy solution to washing your clothes in a caravan, camper or while camping is the old bucket and lid option.Rub the clothes inside the bag over the internal washboard for 1 – 3 minutes.Deflate the bag by twisting the valve, then pushing down on the bag.Remove air from the bag, roll down the top 4 – 5 times, then clip the ends.Add clothes, water & detergent to the bag (20 – 40% volume).It’s easy to move around with handles attached. Like the single tub, this is run with basic turn dial knobs and has a 15 minute timer, so you can set it and walk away. They’re generally 4.6 kg – 5 kg and require you to wash in one tub, then move your washing to the next tub for spinning it dry. The Twin Tub Portable Washing Machine is quite a popular piece of equipment for many caravanners and campers. On eBay: Single Tub Portable Washing Machine > FEATURESĮxtras: Rotary Knob Control, Shoe Brush, Timerĭimensions: 365mm (W) x 365mm (D) x 510mm (H) You can wash up to four pairs of shoes at a time in this machine, which can be handy on the road when you’re dealing with dust and mud. This is the only washing machine I know that comes with a shoe brush. They are a hardy mini washing machine, perfect for avoiding caravan park laundry queues. ![]() This is the machine that I used for four years and truly appreciated it with every load that I put through. ![]() You can choose between a 2.5kg or a 3.3kg unit. The Sphere caravan washing machine is a handy little top loader that is typically installed in Jayco caravans for customers who opt for the built-in washing machine. Water Capacity (per cycle): 15L (low), 20L (high)ĭimensions: 410mm (W) x 640mm (H) x 420mm (D) On eBay: Camec Top Loader Washing Machines > FEATURES Note that while the cold wash only uses 235 watts of power, the hot wash will draw 1035 watts. The 3kg washing machine has the option for a hot or cold wash. Make use of the ‘High’ and ‘Low’ water level adjustments for different load sizes. The Camec caravan washing machines have 6 – 7 different washing combinations, including a ‘Quick Wash.’ Plus, the LED display shows you how many minutes are left on your wash cycle. Most modern caravans come with the option of including a washing machine from build these days. TOP LOADER Caravan Washing Machines Camec Top LoaderĬamec do 2.5kg and 3kg top loader washing machines, which are fully automatic and can be inbuilt into a cabinet inside your caravan.
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