washing machines for a caravan

that's how we used to do it on all our previous trips, but .......we now have a caravan so we neeeeeeed a washing machine, if I can have my toy's I am certianly not going to stop my travelling mate from having hers, and besides that I think she desrves the break. pamper time don't you think.
broodie

Hi Broodie,
We had a Lemair built in. I am not pushing that brand as I am sure there are plenty of brands available.
I reckon it was the best money ever spent. It saved both of us hours standing around in the caravan laundry staring at washing machines not to mention chasing around for dollar coins. If you add up the coins spent on washing machines per year I reckon you would get your money back within six months.

I never measured their water use but I reckon they would be high end users so make sure you are close to a reliable source.
But their greatest positive is that you wont have to stand around in the laundry reading womens magazines. Unless you can come up with an excuse to get outof helping.
Jim

I agree completely with JimDi.
We have a frontloader built into our offroader and it is a godsend. At caravan parks it saves a fortune as well as time checking on the washing cycle. But when out camping we usually wash clothes by hand then put them into the machine on spin cycle only, as it usues less power than a full wash (and less water) but the clothes dry much faster and with less wrinkles than handwashed.

Yes, we have a large inverter (Xantrex 1800 watt) and four AGM batteries in the van.
Chris

Also to confirm that my Lemair 2.2kg will run off a Morningstar 300 watt converter.
Best thing since sliced bread when fitted into van when in caravan parks, but uses 60 -70 litres per wash so a bit difficult if free camping.

Hi apwaddo,

Just a related question while this post is current.
The Lemair I understand comes with a foam piece you put in the top of the machine to stop movement while travelling.
This will not last long - do you (or anyone) know if you can buy a stronger plastic type piece that fits on machine to stop movement in bowl while travelling?
Thanks.
Cheers

Wamuranman,
Our foam piece lasted seven years and was still okay when we sold the van. Not sure if you can buy a stronger insert. But with a little care the foam piece should last.
Regards
Jim

I wrapped our foam piece completly with Duct tape, to keep it protected

Thats a good idea, thanks