PLASTIC BUCKET WASHING MACHINE

Hi Kiwi

I got one, I"ve stood there and watched him a couple of times over the past few years...and decided this year, I"m going to get one..[by the way becauseI stood there from the start of the demo to the end he threw in one of those pegless clotheslines and a cloth that's supposed to stop colours running], I've used it, washed some of the kids stuff and a pair of my jeans..and other clothes...and it worked great...and because it has the agitator you can drain the water off and then squash the some of the rest of the water out...saves ringing out so much...I know, I know..I could have just used a big bucket etc...but I thought...nahhhh...this looks easier..and it is....I've used it a couple of times at home too...and have had no probs..

I think you can get it from a company called caravan accessories..they're online..and I think the price is about $55.00..not sure on the postage....

Lyn

Kiwi, I had one & it broke... so I made my own using a 20 litre bucket & lid I got of my local baker that had icing in it... frankly I dont think they are worth $55. I found that sloshing the washing around in the bucket without the agitator in it did just as good a job. I dont use mine anymore as I just bought a little Lemair auto washer that spin drys etc...so You are welcome to my proffesionally engineered bucket with top & agitator. I bought the little washing machine because I'm not allowed to go off road & always seem to end up in a ***** van park where they charge like they have the only laundry on the planet and the cost will be recovered in about 30 weeks of holiday....But dont expect the bucket to do a big wash.. heavy clothes will soon tie it in knots and you have to stand there all day utilising that" gentle wrist action" when you could be laying back( naked if you wish) on the golden sand enjoying your holiday

Kiwi
I have one here some where belongs to a mate not used for years great if you have kids to turn the handle, Ok if in base camp or CP etc, if driving most days just use a plasterer's "topcoat bucket" with a tight lid works a treat on rough roads, and a bucket has many uses.

cheers

I had one until it fell off my roofrack on a bumpy track in Kakadu last year (if anyone found it let me know :-) )

I thought it wasn't bad, did an ok job and as mentioned allows you squeeze a good bit of the liquid out. However, playing the role of an agitator can only hold your interest for so long. In the end, its not quite the same as paying a few bucks to ruin your clothes in a caravan park laundromat, but it was better than turning your underwear inside out.

As for cost, have you tried buying a decent bucket with a lid lately?

I used to use one of those home brew drums with the big, screw on top. In go the smalls or whatever, a BIT of powder and drive around a few bush tracks and creeks. Take it out at the end of the day, rinse, chuck it on a nearby bush to dry - laundry done.

Bilbo

2) I have seen them at caravan parts places in WA there is a big one on Welshpool rd

Kiwi,
I use a 20 lt home brew drum. 75% fill the drum with water, add soap, add washing, put on lid, load in wagon and rinse at end of day.
Old Army trick. Let the rough roads do the work
Vince

Lex had to have one but it hasn't been tested yet

I saw a rotating drum with handle type arrangement at Ray's Outdoors (Vic). Can't remember what it cost but it was pretty cheap. No idea whether it works or not but the principle looked OK.

Jim.