Fulltime RVing Demo Mini Washer and a Salad Spinner

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

Years ago I saw a video of a guy living somewhere pretty wild. He took a 45 gallon oil drum. welded it to a frame and then welded the frame to a truck rim. He drilled holes in it and then fitted it to the back of his jacked up truck. He piled a ton of wet clothes in it, put on a lid held in place by four bungee cords, started the truck, put her in gear and his clothes spinner whirled away flinging out the water as it went. After five minutes he put the truck in a higher gear and gave it about 1 minute of spin at high revs. The video ended with him and his family posing in front of a long washing line filled with clothes. He had eleven children. I got his point.

[@rustyandres14]

What a great idea to spin!

[@TexCynRVLife]

I have since bought a great little washer from laundry alternatives. It washes my clothes clean, then spins!

[@strawberrykisses4113]

we have the same table, good to know I can't run the machine on it but can store it on it when not in use! 😊

[@TexCynRVLife]

NoOneSpecial Yes. It comes in handy & stores easily behind my drivers seat :)

[@strawberrykisses4113]

+ReignBeauHounds :)

[@donnaparks1919]

I like the old time roller wringer

[@TexCynRVLife]

Someone gave me one last year. Might become handy in my future when traveling. Since that vid, I have tried a few other types of washers.

[@tiredrummertube]

i have seen you can plug the end of the hose with a wine cork!

[@TexCynRVLife]

good idea!

[@melaniebruno4632]

That's what I do; I thought the machine was leaking but the water would pulse up into the drain hose and out the top. It stopped when I got the brilliant idea to plug the end with a cork. No more leakage.

[@pegb856]

It looks like the spinner is working pretty well for the small stuff. Do you have any ideas for the heavier items? I'm thinking a nylon rope ran thru the belt loops of jeans tied to your ladder then going for a brisk drive would work well. :-D

[@TexCynRVLife]

OH! I think that the dryer would be cheaper than putting gas in my tank...but now I've got that image stuck in my mind. Gee, gonna have one weird dream tonight! ;) I'm still thinking about buying a hand wringer. But I'll admit that I was surprised how faster the jeans dried compared to the other things. Maybe the weight of them made gravity pull the water out more?? Don't know... (ok, dream has already started, somehow my mind just turned my jeans into a sail for a sail boat!)

[@pegb856]

I hope you didn't have weird dreams last night, the jeans comment was just my attempt at lame humor. Now that my mind is really going awry I'm thinking pants on the back of your RV might send a whole different sort of message to some people. Best not to advertise that your pants are off. LOL Have a good day and always stay safe.

[@raylovett9187]

Just found your channel, nice demo of the mini washer. Looked that and the Nina dryer up on amazon. Both seem to work well, sure beats the plunger and hand wringing. Looking forward to more video's... :-)

[@TexCynRVLife]

+Ray Lovett Thanks. The mini washer broke, something electrical I think? I do have a Nina Spinner now, LOVE IT! Found a wonder wash at a resale shop, so am using that for now, but I like the mini washer better. Thanks for your comment :)

[@raylovett9187]

I did some poking around on Amazon... have you seen this? washer and spinner in one. www.amazon.com/dp/B01ALBMIEI?psc=1

[@TexCynRVLife]

+Ray Lovett I would have ordered a combo unit, but they are too large to fit in my tiny RV tub. So for now, it's the Nina spinner (which works great) & my wonder wash until I can get my washer fixed. Thanks for the link though. Maybe someone else will see your post & find it perfect for them!

[@raylovett9187]

Oh you're welcome... just wanted to throw that out there. didn't know if you'd seen it before. ;-)

[@CharlieVIDEOK]

Thanks for the information! nice holiday ! :)

[@TexCynRVLife]

Thank you!

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

Just get a freking short rubber tube you insert on top to make it longer.. done!

[@justlivinginarv6029]

cool i like it, I'm buying one thx

[@christinashelley7716]

Hi 😊 Does the washing machine plug in, or no power? And your dryer there, is that a laundry pod?

[@TexCynRVLife]

Yes. It plugs into regular power. The thing I was experimenting with to spin the clothes was a salad spinner! Those were my early days of testing, now I have better equipment.

[@sherena888]

ohh i thought it should come with a dry spinner tray. i saw another vid with one

[@TexCynRVLife]

They do have one out now with a built in spinner - same brand as mine, but I hear the spinner really doesn't work all that well. unfortunately, my washer fell off the pedestal I use it on & broke the capacitor. Now I need to find a new capacitor. This washer really washes my clothes well.

[@nancyphillips7558]

put holes in the bottom of the salad spinner, cause the water is being re soaked when you stop spinning

[@TexCynRVLife]

That's a good idea. I have since gotten a small washer with a built in spinner.

[@2012escapee1]

Gee, I thought you were going to spin a salad in your washer!

[@TexCynRVLife]

Um...I'm trying to come up with a clever comeback...um...well, I got nuthin'. Oh yea, I forgot, I was going to make margaritas with it wasn't I?

[@2012escapee1]

Save one for me!

[@TexCynRVLife]

Will do! We can make those in our mini blender things too. It's about time for a good party don't you think??

[@2012escapee1]

Absolutely!

[@meboyotube]

I was looking for a way to wash salads because I need to do it like 10x in order to be able to eat them (some weird allergy). I was thinking that's what you were doing and then heard you say "I can use this tub for water OR laundry" and thought: gross, dirty socks in the tub used for a salad? She must be really pressed for space in that RV. Lol! Then I figured out it's not for food at all. Damn KZbin. :)

[@TexCynRVLife]

Patrick Kelly Oh you gave me the laugh of the day!!! That's so funny!

[@meboyotube]

TexCyn RV Life : me too. I'm still laughing at the though of dirty socks in a a bin that holds salad. ;)

[@shellyortiz1977]

I just to have the panda which I will reorder again if ur going to get the washer u need the spinner..

[@triplerrv1998]

I agree I would spend the few xtra bucks for the washer spinner combo.

[@TexCynRVLife]

+Rusty Lee At the time I needed to store it in my small RV tub. I have since gotten a Nina Spinner. That thing is great!

[@triplerrv1998]

ReignBeauHounds Great thanks for sharing your video. I was looking up rv washers because I plan on living full time in an Rv or trailer coming summer 2017. I wish the unit you had, had just a spinning cycle that would dry the close also. Like an all in one. Anyhow thanks again!

[@TexCynRVLife]

+Rusty Lee They do have ones with built in spinners. I have heard that the Basecamp model with a spinner is not that great. Downside to having the separate washer & separate spinner is storage space. So be aware of that when you start looking. I have to store mine in my van.

[@triplerrv1998]

Thank you I think I will go with the dual model. I will be living in an Rv for the rest of my life might as well make it as comfortable as possible. =-)

[@gabbyhoffman6800]

What is name of this washer and where can I buy .....Thank you

[@TexCynRVLife]

It's a Basecamp mini washer. You can find it at Camping World or order it through Academy.

[@marylentz8958]

does the mimi washer have a spin cycle to ring out the water?

[@TexCynRVLife]

No. This one doesn't. They came out with a new m9del that does, but from reviews, it doesn't spin the water out of clothes well.

[@marylentz8958]

will it fit a couple sheets?

[@TexCynRVLife]

No. It can only handle small amounts of clothes.

[@Minoriscful]

question what is the maximum temperature while washing

[@TexCynRVLife]

You fill it with water, so you choose your own temp. I don't know the maximum on it, but my RV water is really hot & I've used it in it. I don't know the temp of my water. Have never checked it.

[@rongarrett6858]

You can buy a washing machine that washes and spins like a salad spinner. You can also buy a Panda that has a separate section for the spin cycle.

[@TexCynRVLife]

I needed something that would fit in my very small tub. Did alot of research back then & it was the best fit for my small motorhome. I eventually want to buy a spinner, but for now, storage is an issue, so I hand wring. Thanks for your suggestions though. :)

[@solunalunasol1211]

Can Jeans be washed in this? and if so, how many pairs at once?

[@TexCynRVLife]

Probably a couple of pair & a few t'shirts.Jeans get heavy, thus slowing down the agitation.

[@pearpocket1952]

I have a Koblenz washer and it don't want to drain that good

[@TexCynRVLife]

That's a bummer. I've not heard of that brand.

[@monicadiggs3817]

Where did u get that at

[@TexCynRVLife]

Bought it at Camping World. One of the sporting good stores sells it online too. I think Academy? Google Basecamp mini washer.

[@joferzly]

lovely :)

[@TexCynRVLife]

It broke. I got a machine with a spinner. Gave tjis one to a friend & he fixed it. Thanks for watching!

[@dobro73]

Тараканы на полу?

[@davidgears8569]

could this video be any longer? Omg! too much yacking!

[@shawnchristianmontgomery3714]

I HAD THAT EXACT SAME WHITE SALAD SPINNER BUT I BROKE IT

[@TexCynRVLife]

I found mine at resale shops. Maybe you can check there? Have a safe Happy Holiday! 🎄🎆✨

[@shawnchristianmontgomery3714]

@@TexCynRVLife Its okay cause I have a new one 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🥬

[@bhavinishah874]

How to oder

[@TexCynRVLife]

That video was made in 2014. I bought it at Camping World, but there are mini washers with built in spinners now. Do an internet search to see what's out there. Laundry Alternatives makes really great little washing machines. Yes, this one is small, it fell against a wall & broke.

[@klarananskani6310]

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[@حوراء-غ3ص]

اين تباع

[@ilzabliss]

oh gosh you are having a hard time, it is better to wash just by hand than with that tools, my fingers can not do this job all day long waisted

[@TexCynRVLife]

I was experimenting. That little washer washed well, but I have a much better washer now!

[@snugglebug4tm]

Way to much work.

[@TexCynRVLife]

I no longer use the salad spinner. I bought a Nina spinner, which does a great job. But yes, this may be too much work for some people.

[@ghstbird3338]

Why not wait until you get to a town that has a Laundromat and do a big wash with a REAL washing machine that does a MUCH better job than this cheap crap and dry your clothes in a REAL dryer....... ❓🙄 Lordy, crazy RV people who spent most of their vacation time doing the SAME thing they do at home - cook, clean and wash. WOW🙄

[@TexCynRVLife]

It's not a vacation...it's a lifestyle. But I was practicing around, testing. The washer actually did a great job of washing clothes. I now have a really good spinner by Nina & it nearly dries my clothes. It doesn't take them long to dry after I hang them.

[@billredding2000]

@TexCyn RV Life: Yes, you're correct: The "cheap crap" machines -- as James calls them -- often clean clothes better than many full-size washers. It seems that James is just ignorant about these machines...but actually he's doubly ignorant, as knows noting about RV life and what works best in that scenario, either. Finally, there are several reasons NOT to go to laundromats, but again, that'd escape people like James. Happy Travels, -- BR

[@pebetsingwana]

James D. LaRough thats rude and yes unnecessary. If you think her video is useless then why you even watching it🤔

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

I have the costway washer and a matching spin dryer. I live in a very small apt. It's better than sharing one washer & dryer with 9 other apts and tons of strangers.