Portable Washer for our RV travels
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2024
- We purchased a Giantex Portable Mini Compact Washing Machine to use while we travel in our motorhome. Here we unbox and run it through the first wash and transfer it into our bathroom onboard.
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We are full time RVers and I just purchased a Costway portable washer/spin dryer. I'm really excited to get it and start washing our clothes at home instead of the laundromat! We are going to use it in the shower and will get a mat to fit under it to protect the shower floor. I know I'll still have to use a bigger washer for blankets and such, but fir everything else it will be so nice. Thanks for the great review and I'll make a video of my first load!
Thanks for sharing!! I simply love Alvin & The Chipmunks!!
Our pleasure! We love keeping up with the chippys!
Lol hubby did a great job showing the options on the machine
😊 thanks! He was exhibiting his inner Vanna
You can spin the clothes out before you rinse so your rinse water works better. If you remember the washer in your house spins before it rinses.
Nice idea, thank you. And thank you for watching!
We have one (the lint trap would really be nice) and It works great. Our clothesline (we call our solar drier LOL) attaches to the rear of our RV. We rig up the bedroom with a line for underwear. Our bedding we use the campground washer and drier as it’s too big for the little washer. It was good to see a demo of it and know it will help others. Thank you for showing how it works.
Good to hear someone else is getting good use from it too. It's a great little machine! We use a tension rod to hang our unmentionables 😁
@@Findingourspot ooh that's a good idea. I just moved into my RV full time. I have a clothes line for shirts and towels, but was wondering what to do with my unmentionables. the tension rod is genius.
WHAT A CUTE COUPLE 👍
Aww, thanks Cynthia!
This is a great video!! Always wondered about those machines. Will buy 1 for the camper & 1 for my daughter who has to pay at her apartment
Omg you two are so entertaining….plse continue to blog…your both naturals…well done..really enjoyed your educational video…
Thank you! Will do!
I saw a video where laundry mesh bags were used to keep clothes from tangling. (Those used for bras & socks) Will give that a try, larger bags of course..
How has your washer held up? Just so you are aware these newer models tend to only last max 2 years with regular use as eventually the spin dryer motor burns out. But you can repair if you know how. I got rid of the one you demonstrated and a lady fixed it so I was pleased for her. I then got 2 other models and the same happened, lasting 1 year before the spin dryer went. Now I have a smaller unit but opted to get one without the spinner and do it the old fashioned way. So back to my question how is your machine holding up with regular spins?
Hi, thanks for watching! Ours has held up really well. When it's too cold to air dry the clothes we tend to run to the laundry mat to get everything done faster. (We need to keep humidity out on the winter)
Awesome review guys. Im been curious about these little washers. I totally chuckled when the spin started up like an airplane. Lol Happy RVing guys. :Nic
Thanks for watching!
Store with lids OPEN to prevent mold and smells very important. easier to use in shower stall for putting water in and draining plus it will prevent floor damage if it ever leaks if u keep it in the shower.
For certain, those are both good points! Thanks for watching.
You guys ROCK!!! This is a great review and we are going to get one for our new RV. Thanks for the amazing review!!!
Awesome! Thank you! Glad to be helpful!
Hey, love your review. 😄😄
I have noticed a few people using this type of machine, please ensure your clothes have enough water to move freely when being washed, this type of machine washers differently to front loaders.
This is the reason your machine is wobbly, it's fighting to wash.
Thanks, we make sure we use a little more than what covers a full load.
Better job than I would have expected! I think it's a good investment.
After 2 months of solid use, I can say it is certainly a good investment. It's paid for itself 10x over :) Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for this thorough review. My husband and I will be full time RV'ers in a couple of months & our 2003 Winnebego Adventurer 35U does not come with a washer/dryer 😪. I would love to upgrade our RV to accommodate a washer/dryer but that's just not feasible at this time...so that's why I'm looking into a portable option. Because of that, I wanted to find a video that really shows how a portable unit worked when using it in an RV. I also appreciated that you mentioned the dimensions of the unit, showed how the lint trap worked & how it can be used outside as well as inside. Super helpful!!! Thanks again 🙂
Hi Heather, congratulations on beginning your journey!!! Thank you for the detailed feedback, it's really helpful. We're always wondering what else folks are looking for in reviews when we share our experiences. Feel free to reach out anytime!!! Seriously, best comment we've seen yet, thank you!!!!
Just a comment on your post Heather. We started out with a 2006 Gulf Stream Voyager Motor Home in 2010. It had a Splendide Washer Dryer combo (one machine, two uses) - I hated it. You could only do a few shirts, they didn't spin very dry and if you didn't stop in and shake out and sort of fold your cloths then put them back into the washer/dryer then dry the cloths they came out a wrinkled mess.
We traded the motorhome for a camper we could permanently keep on a lot in a members owned campground in Virginia. No washer/dryer and no room for it. After several years of going to the laundromat, a friend of mine found a used Costway washer with a separate spinner (a wash tub and a spin tub) for us. I put it in the shower in the camper, filled it from the shower and washed a small load containing a throw rug, then put the cloths in the spinner. This little thing did an amazing job! The spinner did as good a job a the 1200 rpm spinner on my washer at home and much better than the laundromat washers.
Bottom line, be careful what automatic washer you buy for your camper and I'd advise you to steer clear of the all in one units. Best of luck on your search. Mine is over - I love this portable washer. PS: I use a solar type dryer - it's better known as a clothsline! LOL
Funny and informative! Thanks for "hiking them up" before putting it in the shower! Hope you both are well!
Hi Steve 👋 thanks for the great comment. We're doing great and hope you and your family are well too!
ya cracking up your viewers only pertains to HUMOR not physical no nos....
You should maybe untwist your clothes if they bundle up, will be less vibration. More water, should be over the clothes. A rubber bathmat underneath is good👍 if it's outside a wooden platform works.
Ahh, thanks for the bathmat idea!!! We plan on getting a couple wooden interlocking platforms for our outdoor shower too.
you guys are great
aww, thank you! stay tuned for more.
I enjoyed your video and am thinking about getting a portable washer. Meanwhile, I bought a wet bag that I use for washing a small load (not a bag specifically for washing clothing). I figured that if it kept water out, it would also keep water in. It works pretty well for a few pieces of ladies underwear, or a couple of athletic, moisture wicking type short sleeve tops. The downside of the bag is that i have to dump everything, then add fresh water to get any kind of rinsing. I have found that for rinsing, it's just easier to do it in the sink!!
That sounds great for smaller loads, we've seen a product online called a scrubba that helps to agitate the clothes for you, have you seen that one? We're thinking about getting one for super small loads (underwear and masks).
@@Findingourspot I have, but this was really inexpensive and dies the trick, and yes, I only do it for tiny loads
I have the same washer its wonderful ..
It's amazing, so convenient.
There are markers by the filter showing the water levels: L, M, H. You might need a flashlight in order to see it. I marked mine with a marker. The machine will warp if your water is too hot. When the machine is on the ground, floor, or in the tub, it is not wobbly. It really doesn't have to spin more than 3.5 mins. Should it make really loud noise its because of balance but if you load it as you did here, you will seldom have a balance problem.
Thanks for the tips 😍
u can also get a vertical rack electric air dryer; theres one called Dri Buddy on amazon; its like a vertical tree clothes rack you hang up your clothes on the rack put the air fan dryer on the bottom then put the cover over the whole thing and turn it on; draws very little power but dries clothes fairly well. about $100 on amazon.
We saw that online, haven't given it a try yet. How long does it take to dry the clothes?
@@Findingourspot well it depends on how dense the fabric is im thinking. a better idea wd b to hang the clothes on hangers on a rack in the shower stall; put a fan pointed upward on the stall floor, and put a dehumidifier 70 pint in the stall also; open the roof vent, turn on the floor fan and the dehum and close the shower door; apparently that works very well.
Awesome eee...😊
Thanks 🤗
Very good video. Thank you for sharing!! I think this would fit in our Class C Thor very well.
Great to hear, glad we could help. Thanks for watching 😊
I bought one a month ago and I love it. I hang my clothes to dry and they're dry in an hour or less.
It's amazing how well it spins out the water! Thanks for watching!
This was a great review you two...great job and great little unit
Thanks so much!
Thank u very much! Very nice video u two are cute together 😍
Hi, thanks for watching. We hope it was helpful. We certainly enjoy our time together.
I have one as live in a small apartment London works great so quite and saves myself so much money as not going to laundrette
You're right, it's saved us so much this year :) Thanks for watching!
So while I LOVE this idea and have tossed it around, my biggest concern is that having it in the shower makes the shower unusable when it’s in there. So now where do you take a shower? Is it a hassle to pull out every time you want to shower and where do you put while showering? This is the main reason I think my hubby would be totally against us having one. 😬
Since this was 4 years ago, how has it held up. Have you had to replace it yet and if so what model did you go with next? Any suggestions to make it easier?
Can you tell me where you buy the laundry soaps please? Also how much you used for each?
I live in an RV full time. Is the washer heavy to move out of the shower? Great idea to use the pool noodle to stabilize the washer. Thanks for this video!
It's about 20lbs, not too difficult to move in/out of the shower. We move it 3-4x a week and it's still going strong. Thanks for watching!
Great review👍
Glad you liked it
I missed it. Did you leave it on drain while spinning per directions? If so, those clothes should be very, very dry...
Yes, we do leave the drain open when spinning out the clothes. It gets most the water out but they still need to air dry for a few hours.
Great review are you still using it and what do you think now?
Still use it almost daily as long as we have full hookups. 150+ loads so far! 😍
Is it still working now after 3 years ?
Thanks for the nice review. We are considering getting one of these for when we travel with our 5th Wheel. Can you comment on if it works ok for heavier garments like Jeans or sweatshirts? All I've ever seen are videos where the clothes that are washed are lightweight garments.
Yes, absolutely! We have washed jeans and sweatshirts/jackets but have to reduce the number of items. For example, 2 pairs of adult jeans, sometimes 3 - just washes better when we limit the heaviness of the load.
@@Findingourspot Thank you for replying. I appreciate it!
Hey guys!!!! Great Vana moves Z! I can’t believe I found your channel searching for “ how to remove rv dinette”. Maybe we will see y’all out on the road one day! Great channel! It’s helpful. Ya make me wanna buy a portable washer now for mine!
LOL, that's awesome! Let us know what you ended up doing for your RV!
Well done...we've been considering something like this since we're currently of the "haul it to the laundromat" set. So. Now that you've had it for a while, how do you like it? Hope that, as we go, we meet you guys on the road someday! Safe travels.
Sorry for our comment delay, we still use ours almost daily as long as we have full hookups. Did you end up getting one? I know we'll cross paths eventually :)
@@Findingourspot no worries. We don't have one yet...gotta do some repairs first 😉..but it's definitley on my list! Safe travels!
These work great with romaine also.
Romaine lettuce??? Salad spinner, we get it!!! Thanks for the laughs LOL!
Hey folks! It's been a few months. How is the washer working out for you both?
Still fantastic! When we're on full hookups we do about 1 load every other day and it keeps our clothes clean. We've saved a fortune not having to go to a laundromat! Thanks for checking in 😊
How is the washer still working out for you? Have you put a rubber mat down instead of using the noodle
We still use the noodle, it does the job. We still use it almost daily. Glad we purchased it.
If you're using non toxic detergent isn't it safe to drain outside?
In many campgrounds any used water is deemed grey regardless of how biodegradable the soap is. We recommend to always dispose of used water in the proper drain.
Just used your link to buy one for our RV. Thanks for the helpful video! Do you store the washer in the shower when you're going down the road? If so, how do you secure it? I saw the noodle but will that keep it from tipping over? Thanks again!!
Awesome, thanks for supporting us :)
It stays upright and doesn't tip over, we have a roll of reflectix and a potted plant we keep in there with it on travel days. Our shower has doors that close with a clasp.
How did you like those instructions? What a joke huh? Does that detergent have a lot of suds because I am finding that with just a little detergent it takes forever to get all the suds out?
We use about a 1/3 cap full of detergent, then after a full drain we fill the tub up with about 3 more gallons of water and let it agitate 3 minutes, it seems like all the detergent is out then. Instructions were wayyy funny! Thanks for watching!
I have a similar washer and am having problems with tee shirt necklines stretching out. Have you experienced this?
Yes, we have too. I've found that reducing the number of items and using a full load of water has helped. And using soft mode. It's usually the pants that will get caught up in the shirt neck.
@@Findingourspot Thought I would share some tricks I have come up with to prevent the collar stretching problem. I put 3-4 tee shirts into a mess laundry bag and wash on soft, spin, rinse and spin. This prevents the stretching and twisting that happens. Also, DH likes to wear those polyester athletic shirts (or whatever they are) and I have been putting one each into my bra bags. Hope this helps.
That's awesome! Thank you.
Pleased to meet you both. Difficult to hear both of you.
Thank you, we're working on sound improvements
$197.. now.
Isn't that crazy??? It's been that high for about 6 month now, we figure it's material sourcing.
To much cloth
Hi, thanks for your comment. We do have to wash low amounts of our clothes.