Laundry in the Van? MOYU Portable Foldable Washing Machine Review.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Update: This item is no longer available on Amazon, but you can still get it on Aliexpress. Just be careful when you order. There are three models, a mini, the original, and a more expensive sixth generation model with a heated lid to speed up drying. For each model, there are two colors to choose from. Don't get the "mini" as that's too small to be useful. There's the original Moyu, which is what I have. I have not personally tried the more expensive model with the drying heater, if you end up getting it, comment below and let me know if it works. MoYu Portable Washing Machine: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDHyyB3

[@amiralions2681]

Absolutely I want one! I already have a set of collapsible buckets for car and floor washing. Great inventions!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

They're great. Check on Amazon before you buy, they may have some newer or better models out now since I made this review.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Great concept. Speed Queen should jump on this and make a bigger, more premium version. My school backpack is 20 L and this washing machine is only 10 L, way too small. I'd like to see a 40 L collapsible washing machine with a much better motor. It would be perfect for apartment dwellers. You could do your laundry in the shower or the bathtub.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I agree, I wish they made a larger one. I think this was meant to be travel sized so it can fit in a suitcase, not for vanlife or apartment dwellers. But as someone who used to live in an apartment in NY, there's totally a market for a bigger one.

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@IAmATravelAddict Yep, I'd love to have a larger one, say 40 liters, I could set up in my shower or bathtub when needed. Afterwards, fold it up and put in a closet. This could be a game changer.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Hi guys, a few of you have reached out to me since I published this video to ask about purchasing the washing machine from Temu. I have never heard of this company before until you guys brought it to my attention. On first glance, their pricing seem impossibly cheap for the US. But after checking the comparable prices in Chinese Yuan (with exchange rate), some prices are comparable. However, from my personal experience shopping in China, there is a reason why some of these things are dirt cheap. The rules and regulations for products are much more relaxed and quality and shopping experience is going to match exactly what you paid for (hint: poor). So while I'm not going to tell you where you should do your shopping, please do your own research on the store before you purchase.

[@afrodite9801]

bought mine from Temu and it is fine. It doesn't fit a lot though,, cant wash sheets in there or bath size towels.

[@azawamiodkibuwa7436]

I bought one on Amazon and it’s a different brand than yours. I am pleased so far and will leave a comment later for my final review. Thank you for the video , it was very helpful.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Yes please share. The new ones on Amazon are cheaper and I'd be interested in knowing how they perform! Thank you!

[@joapd3559]

my husband is a truck driver and this will work so good for him

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I actually sometimes watch trucker hack videos, a lot of similarities between trucker life and van life. Btw, please thank him for working a very important and underappreciated job to keep this country running.

[@joapd3559]

@@IAmATravelAddict thank u so much :).

[@TheDarose25]

I purchased this machine. My money was very well spent .I do not have a washing machine in my apartment. It is great for socks, panties, and anything that is a thin matter. If you only need a few things, it wahed it is great. Do not expect this to like a full-size machine is not only for small iteams. Great for baby clothes. I highly recommend it.

[@4potslite169]

One of these works surprisingly well for me, for delicate technical hiking clothes that I don’t want to put in my buildings community washers. At $6 a load to wash and dry it’s just not efficient to have to do a partial load. Now I’m taking along on road trips and it works great.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I know, I was laughing at the idea of bringing a washing machine on my trips, but I just brought it for my Korea trip and it worked great!

[@chimonade]

Thank you for review. I ordered one because of your review. I am giving to my elderly parents who live in assisted living and want to be able to wash their own smalls. All their washing is done for them but they hate the idea of their smalls going in with everyone else's.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

That's a great use case I never thought of. I hope they like the washing machine.

[@nicalove77]

Thanks for sharing. I came across this portable washer machine through a KZbin ad, this is exactly what I need to wash my delicate shirts that I don’t want to wash with other shirts and I hate to wash just a single shirt on my regular washer, I think this is just what I have been looking for and I like the fact I can take it with me when I travel outside the US and I don’t have to bring my luggage full of dirty clothes 👍👏

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Yeah, I started bringing it for international travel, too. I could bring less clothes and save money on hotel laundry.

[@lindasue8719]

There's a laundry soap company called Soak and their schtick is you don't have to rinse (saves water!). Normally I do rinse anyway, but I don't obsess over that part of the process. It's available on amazon, and also retail in Canada.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@angelah8247]

I found the pink one with a spin basket at the thrift store for $20. I’ve washed everything in it from my reusable cloth wipes to yoga pants. Lots of underwear and socks. It does take a ton of water but this is for home and travel so it works for my needs. The spin basket does pretty well but I can still hand wring after the fact. Overall I use this for the above mentioned items. Heavy items like jeans and thick pants and hoodies I use my big washer. But I only do about 1 big load a week (or less) because I use this small washer for everything else.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

That's a great deal. I should go to thrift stores more! :)

[@kelpyventures5050]

Best review yet. Thank you!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you!

[@alisha516]

Yes Ty. I’m waiting on mine. I think ppl have a misconception of what they can wash. Ppl try n push the limits. Hey it’s good to know. Thank you keep up the hacks.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you for watching. Hope you enjoy your new purchase!

[@ldygzlle1291]

Thanks for the review. I’m a full time banner and I’m researching this topic. I have been in my van for 2 years and have been using a salad spinner to spin dryand just hand washing in my sink. Storage space, capacity and water consumption are my priorities. I have used the twin tub style and they work great - getting more water out than the salad spinner,but I don’t have a place to store one.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Capacity would be where this washing machine falls short. I've never tried, but I doubt my jeans would fit in this. Still, if you have to handwash the bigger items, and use this for smaller items, it's still a win. Great idea on the salad spinner, btw!

[@lynnebizlyne436]

Love the salad spinner usage 👍 Clever 😊

[@NkengeCrowe]

Excellent Video! Very Helpful!!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you!

[@Elgin2Strathmann]

Excellent review Peng! I purchased this and tried it out tonight, worked perfectly. Love the small size! Will be added to my gear in my STO.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you and I'm glad you like it! Beats hand washing in that little van sink. :)

[@declangallagher1448]

I never knew these existed, holy frick this is awesome.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Haha. That was my thought the first time I heard about it.

[@euniceskeete3353]

Yes, I will buy it. Thanks for the information

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Hope you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbryan4373]

Excellent review and yes, I would consider purchased the MOYU machine. It looks like it would save many hours of sitting at a laundromat and that is a good thing.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you! I didn't even think about it, but yes, I guess it's another pro, to be able do laundry in the shadows of mountains, instead of a wall. I'm not sure if it really saves that much time, though. The machine is pretty small and you might have to do multiple batches. I usually work on my photos while the machine does the washing.

[@TheRubeeRose]

Thanks for this review. I'm planning to go out into the RV world next year. So I'm in research mode. Looks like I can use this for most of my wash. I'm planning to take 2 pairs of jeans. One of my questions was about this type of wear. You answered that in the cons section @ 7:37. Your review is very useful as I now know what to look for in my purchase next year.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I'm glad you found the review helpful, thanks for watching!

[@Bozegirl]

Thank you for sharing this useful machine! I'm getting my Storyteller soon and this is added to my purchasing list!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Glad to be of help, hope you like it once you get it!

[@palomahealing5073]

Hey, it's not right for a pair of jeans? But it's right for Everyone!!!!! Make it work no matter what...it sure saves your hands from manually wringing it yourself!😳❤️❤️❤️ What's better than that?

[@SonofDarnell]

I love pong the storytelling machine!❤🤓

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you! 😊

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We just bought one of these (a different brand) and tried it out for the first time today. We are full-time in our small”ish” trailer and I think this is going to be a great purchase! Excellent review.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Glad you liked the review, thank you. I hope you enjoy your new purchase. Great channel, btw. I subscribed and I'll have to take some time to watch all of your videos and get travel ideas. :)

[@susanna1207]

Great review! Thank you 😊

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

[@amyharris5894]

Great review!! Thanks so much for taking the time to share!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

My pleasure!

[@nighatr]

Thank you for sharing! I got the pink one and it works great!!! 😊

[@IAmATravelAddict]

That's great to hear. Thank you for watching!

[@Maryann-wc9vo]

Thank you excellent video. I bought an Inbekea machine. It’s nice but the one you have looks larger. Spin baskets are small, easier to wring out. I’m going to check out the washer you have. Thanks for tip about touch panel.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@rkwsr]

Excellent review just bought one

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you! Hope you like it as much as I did.

[@Solo50plus]

Really good review...thanks for sharing :)

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@louis220558]

THANK YOU THIS WERE AN AWESOME EXPLANATION

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindasue8719]

Fantastic review! I was curious if this is the approximately 6 L size or approx 10 L? Could this handle one pair only of lightweight jeans (not the heavy-cotton denim type)? Thanks!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you. I have my doubts. It's pretty small. Even if the jeans can fit, it might not wash properly if it doesn't spin.

[@kyles5337]

Thank you!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

You're welcome!

[@bobbysnow5478]

Thanks for the video!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

You bet!

[@scttstnfld]

Great review! Happy to see you posting more videos

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you! I try my best when I have time in my life. :)

[@MaryOKC]

Thank you! I chose this one but before I buy I needed to know more. One thing I’d like to do is have a multi use item where I can use the machine as a bucket and put my shower pump inside the bucket so I don’t need to carry around two buckets…I think it would work for that … ?

[@IAmATravelAddict]

How heavy is the pump? I would hesitate putting heavy things in the bucket because there is a motorized spinner on the bottom and you may damage it over time. However, if the pump is not that heavy, and if you wrap it well enough to cushion it for transportation, I don't see why not.

[@edug1168]

Is the output of the power pack 12 volts, (12VDC}

[@bassmonk2920]

Does the STO have a hanger over the shower pan for drying?

[@IAmATravelAddict]

No. I have an aftermarket shelf over the cab and there's a hanger rod on that. That's where I hang dry my stuff. I also tie a rope from the back cabinet (there's an old bed hook left over from their previous bed design) to the front rod if I have a lot more stuff to dry, but I rarely use it since I never really wash that much stuff in one go in real life.

[@dferrerll]

One with more capacity would be great .. but great product

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I agree, I wish they made something slightly bigger, but all the folding ones seems to be about the same size as this.

[@josh-bs1vq]

i like this review

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Thank you!

[@briverrier]

I would buy it if we had an adventure van. :) What mountains are in the background?

[@IAmATravelAddict]

You can bring it on your cruises. :) It's just some unnamed mountains near where I live.

[@briverrier]

@@IAmATravelAddict Great idea! Maybe one day we will make it to the unnamed mountains. :)

[@leongsem]

Hi travel addict, may i know how reliable is the outlet drain pipe? I have one existing one, there is water leakage from the outlet pipe after use for few week

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I’ve used mine for a year and a half now and mine has not been leaking. But I am only one user, so my own experience won’t be representative of their quality. Did you buy this from Amazon? If you did, check your purchase date, you can return it within 30 days for defect.

[@lindawillis1094]

Where can I buy this from

[@IAmATravelAddict]

Here's the one I bought: amzn.to/3G1cG55 , but like I said in the video, you can also google and see if you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

[@ToddB987]

My daughter has a TEMU version of this. Question…? How much force does it take to pull out dry basket? My kid tried to pull it and it’s pretty firm. Please advise.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

I’m a grown man, so it’s not extremely difficult for men to pull out. It also loosens up over time. It was probably designed to be a little tight so the basket doesn’t come loose when it’s spinning.

[@ToddB987]

@@IAmATravelAddict thank you. We got it with a little pull.

[@MarySpain1958]

How much seen a few of these on Temu but wondering if thisxbrand cheaper. Saw this exact size but the price varies on aTemu for same thing.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

These are all grey market imports, so I think the price is determined by the importer. I would go with the seller you trust most, and if it's cheaper, even better.

[@EllyWoman777]

Can you trust Temu with your credit card information? Can it get in the wrong hands? I am afraid to trust buying on internet from foreign companies. I heard too many horror stories. I live on very low income. I can't afford to have my info stolen. Thank you for your response.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

@@EllyWoman777 Just like Amazon, Temu is the middleman, so your credit card payment would be handled by them in the US, not the seller in China. Plus, you should always check your credit card balance frequently. Call the credit card company as soon as you see unknown charges, they can replace your card and you won't be responsible for those charges.

[@monicae67]

I wanted to purchase this for my camper as well for longer trips. MOYU actually came out with one that is known as the “6th generation”. The 6th generation is supposed to have a drier element as well. That is the one I’m looking to get but don’t know of a reputable place to purchase it and one that has the American plug. By the way, I’m down with a portable dishwasher!! 😂 Which do you recommend? It actually might save water. I’d appreciate your input. 👍

[@IAmATravelAddict]

If you can find the washer you like, don't worry too much about the plug. Just make sure it takes both 110-220v (I think they all do). You can always get an International travel plug adaptors like this one: amzn.to/3IcGKKD . I agree dishwasher saves water. I use as much water washing dishes as showering. I was looking at buying one in China and bring it over, since they don't sell it here. But, these two I found on Amazon has very close form/functions. I've never used these, so make sure to read the reviews and see which one you like. 1. amzn.to/3KgVyus 2. amzn.to/3I2loQg

[@monicae67]

@@IAmATravelAddict The website that I found that sells the Moyu 6th generation washer F2G model is called Banggood. Are you familiar with them?

[@monicae67]

@@IAmATravelAddict Your the best!! Both don’t require water hookup. Adding to cart!! 😂 I’ll see which one I like better because they both got really good reviews so I’ll be purchasing one of them for the camper. It will absolutely save water!! Funny how laziness actually works!! 😂😂😂😂

[@IAmATravelAddict]

@@monicae67 No, it looks like a middle-man website for Chinese goods. I would be careful using these. If everything goes right, then you won't have any problems, but if something goes wrong, the customer support is going to be minimum at best. Probably no returns, either.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

@@monicae67 Yeah, the one we have in China is the same, you put it next to the sink, pour water in from the top, dirty water hose in the sink, and dishwasher does the rest. Do you plug in at campsites or have a powerful battery? These have heating elements and they tend to use more power. Let me know how you like it, if these are good, then I might get one myself.

[@bortega4098]

How do u remove the basket when done

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Just lift up - probably easiest with two hands so the basket isn’t getting twisted.

[@IAmATravelAddict]

It's snapped in, you just need to pull straight up.

[@elenwey]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌

[@IAmATravelAddict]

🙏🙏🙏

[@palomahealing5073]

For God's sake.. fill that puppy up with water up to 3/4 of the way...close the lid and go to town! It washes clothes better than a regular washer, and the spinner works amazing the same as a regular washer! Obviously you have to hang it all to dry🤔

[@beatrice24encanopee80]

👍🫶🏼🙏🏼🇫🇷

[@siriusdragonfly1054]

Thanks!

[@IAmATravelAddict]

A super thank you to you!