Personal RV Laundromat & Heat

Doing laundry in my RV in my tub. Talking about propane heat for this winter. “Thingamajig” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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[@mikefiore2259]

Thank you for another great video Eric :) This will be great for my future boondocking.

[@sandydouglas3799]

Jax cat is the best.

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

on days like these catching rain for laundry would be great, Gr8 vid E&J

[@charleshart5563]

Great product.

[@b2thebugout953]

The most serious stretch to make a RV video I've ever seen RV mold

[@chickentimefuntime6809]

Love the video have a good day thanks.

[@jacabuswalford4201]

Great washing idea. I'll try that when I go camping

[@SmoreRacinRV]

I love this video. I want a Tioga even more now after watching your videos.

[@wassupmrdan]

Thanks Eric. Good Video.

[@nancykas-sut4337]

My Mr Heater Buddy is one of the best investments I have ever made. I have two of them now. And I love your washer!!! great vid Eric.

[@chuckpolhamus5080]

Your so smart and cool Eric, and the cat... You are the best take it easy you work to much...

[@chuckpolhamus5080]

+fatguy309 ...Hee Hee Hee What you don't think mr dip shit Eric needs to relax from doing nothing all day?

[@louier66061879]

Awesome video like always. Keep up the good work. God bless both you and Jax. Happy trails stay safe!!!!

[@jaymewitcher7852]

love your videos! helps me allot.... please keep it up

[@rcz2523]

Thank you if been wanting this for a while

[@aHigherPower]

This is your best warm fuzzy intro. I still like this one the best!

[@rmcnasty7319]

Good idea

[@patricial.6758]

Had to laugh at the sore arms thing. :-) Think about a hundred years ago when the women did "washing day" and had to beat and scrub all the sheets, towels, clothing all day long. Wow, hats off to you for doing all that laundry and not bailing to a laundromat.

[@RonnieTheFish]

Good video Eric

[@lenfarneth]

Hey Eric. Love your videos! I live on a boat at the moment, saving up for an RV. I am a few months away from what I want. Your videos are inspiring. Thank you.

[@robvannNS]

Nice editing .. I've noticed the quality of KZbin vids have gone up a lot in the in the past year and I'm thinking it's thanks to people like yourself whose efforts continue to set new standards..Kudos

[@BookWirmm]

Quite informative for anyone planning this lifestyle, good videography as well.Keep up the good work.

[@gilbertatwood7150]

Ho, Ho, Hello Eric, Thanks for another good informative video. have a great weekend. Santacerely, Santa Gilbert

[@lauracress7117]

Just bought an RV this week. I love your videos, so informative, I am learning so much from you. Thanks for taking the time to educate. Great idea for hand washing clothing, I didn't want to store any of the small washers I have seen advertised. Love Jax the cat!

[@bjnz4328]

Hi Eric. Carbon Monoxide gas is lighter than air and floats up to the ceiling, so that's where the detector should be mounted. Propane is heavier than air, so a propane detector is positioned at floor level.

[@MrMeddle2243]

You don't need a flaring tool. get fittings with ferrals on them

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Looks like fun

[@JonTanOsb]

How does Jax keep warm? He lays in the sun. :) Re: laundry. To prevent arm burn, don't wait until your dirty duffel is full. You also don't need so much detergent, plus soaking clothes overnight in a bucket gets out a lot of dirt. Use a couple of buckets -- one to wash, one to rinse. Oh, and plunge with the bucket in the bathtub or shower so splashes don't matter -- then put dirty laundry water down the toilet to clean the tank.

[@margolambert1018]

Very resourceful of you, Eric. Haha

[@armandvaquer8843]

I saw a machine at Camping World that is both a washer and dryer for RVs. It doesn't take up much room. You should check it out.

[@eric09laura]

I would prefer a laundry mat, but that's a great alternative.

[@GatorLife57]

I want to get a Buddy Heater too. Wado for sharing Eric ! ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@sparkystours]

great idea........put i'll stick to the Laundromat down in town :)

[@davethesignguy4414]

Yo Eric... They make conectors that do not require you to flare the ends of copper tube. Sold at home depot as well as lowes. You can even conect plastic flex line to cooper line with these connectors. They are awsome and will stansd a lot of PSI's. I used them to put in T's for my air compressor!

[@mistermusic140]

FYI When you hook the 12 foot hose to the heater you should use teflon tape on the threaded end of the hose. It even states this on the yellow tag that is attached to the hose.

[@whatsupwithlori6396]

I remember the days of doing my laundry in the tub to save quarters, I do not miss it. :)

[@TheWoodsOnline]

Glad to see the plunger brought back out. You need to check out the washing machine that traveling campervan posted on his video.

[@johncnorris]

I've been looking into quick release propane connections for heating and cooking. I'll post them if I see any that might help.

[@judithneeley5229]

Add a big squirt (1.4 cup) of hydrogen peroxide to your wash water. It helps lift dirt and sanitizes at the same time. It's especially great if soaking overnight and helps to brighten up whites. It's not as toxic as clorox, and you can get it for 89 cents at Walmart for a large bottle. I use it for cleaning and disinfecting, too. It's also good for getting rid of odors putting it in your wash water. I put it on sponges, too. I use it at the laundromat, as well.

[@thomaschainey3230]

For a back up check out the big buddy heater it runs with one or two panels turned on, low, medium & high, works great for me.

[@catlayland8734]

Good. Exercise! It's the wringing out phase. I dread.

[@jcarmack0946]

Eric, get a large pot and when you're camping you can boil water and as an added measure you can boil your clothes to also kill any bacteria and also get them cleaner. My grandmother would use large cast iron cauldrons to wash clothes with sometimes and to also do large things like quilts or drapes.

[@4xangler505]

Hey Eric, Another cool vid. You may want to relocate your Carbon Monoxide detector from it's current location at floor level. When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.

[@K7CARadio]

Check out the Olympian Wave 3 cat heater ($200). I've been using one for the past year and it's awesome. It can be wall mounted or used portable. I've had several Buddy Heaters and they always die after about 1-2 years of use. Why don't you tee off your inlet side of your hose and run a direct line that way? You don't need to buy the extenda stay kit, just get the Tee for about $20 off Amazon-E-bay etc. and use your 12 ft. hose.

[@vaeagle1]

you can get a free loaner tool (flare kit) from autozone and that line is a single flare which are pretty easy to make.

[@lemoncrinckles]

No wonder your arms are so strong so that you can hold your cameras up for such extended periods of time...it's working out with this beast! (:

[@greytailwolf]

Eric, have you considered using a solar heater? They are not very expensive to build and they provide a butt load of heat as long as you are parked where you can get sun exposure. It's basicly a wooden box with aluminum cans affixed to the inside and painted black with a plexiglass top. Two holes, one for an air intake and the other for heat exhaust. You can power it with 2 dc muffin fans like the ones in a pc. One blowing air into the chamber and one blowing it out. Connect it with dryer vent hose to the top of the RV. Simple design and very effective. Just make sure to keep the snow off of it ;)

[@affromma]

Eric, great video. Considering that my HE washer uses less than 2 gal for 8 lbs of clothes and tosses them for 8 minutes, you're probably over-doing it. and don't miss the opportunity to 'rinse' the clothes outdoors in the rain!

[@twocents760]

Thanks for the tip. Great way to get by if you need to. The weather you described is a lot like new zealand weather...four seasons in one day. That buddy heater btw is a great source for heat but it's not dry heat like a fireplace. It'll leave a nice thin layer of LPG residue on all your shiz after about a year. A great way to get by though.

[@cindyweber7652]

Eric, make sure you are WELL ventilated when you use the propane heater. Several guys I know took one with them when they went hunting, Their tent flap blew closed during the night. None of them woke up, ever.

[@genesmith6509]

Nice video. Like your buddy heater, would like one, my furnace is jut like you said. Thanks!

[@19Photographer76]

Have you thought of the 'HE' type detergent? It's the low sudsing stuff so it rinses out easier and your gray water tank won't be full of suds.

[@johng4250]

I kind of like going to the laundromat and reading a book while the machines and dryers do their stuff.

[@gloshafer5205]

Hello, just saw this video. Many years ago I washed laundry the same way for my children and myself when our washing machine quit working. Where there is a will, there is a way.

[@rolloverriderpgr]

LOL!! I'm thinking that your mother, a girl friend or some old nosey lady at a laundry mat didn't teach you that cold water is the best to wash clothes in. Doesn't fade colors or shrink. Hot water for whites. I keep looking at that darn Black and Decker coffee maker! I miss mine that disappeared out of my garage when a neighbor moved away! How do you like it? Easy to fill with water instead of having to move the thing to fill and it's always out of the way. You should do a short segment on how it works. Maybe they will bring it back on the market if RVers start to request them along with their newest design.

[@flomeli82]

Greetings from L.A! Peace!

[@flomeli82]

Nope!

[@flomeli82]

Nope! Goodbye Troll!

[@nancysmith9844]

Eric's method is a heart-health promoter, imo.

[@88Nick8]

G4T talks a lot of trash about your channel. I like your channel. You do stuff, you go places and help others. I am glad I found it.

[@88Nick8]

+Sue Pete I disagree because Eric is a good guy and has a lot to say. I actually would have never found this channel if it was not for the him. So, actually your comment is really not necessary.

[@88Nick8]

+Sue Pete Sue you are sticking your nose where it does not belong. You are nosy. It has nothing to do with you. Is this a common thing you do to get into other's business?

[@88Nick8]

fatguy309 He fixes things, comes up with solutions and has a cool cat. He is single and his life does not interfere with anyone or make kids live a different lifestyle. Yes, is it nice to see someone out there being happy.

[@88Nick8]

Sandy Carty That's funny. No, I have not because I am new to this channel. He does not have a family or kids. I like his cat. It's more like a dog. Does he have good tips on things?

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

+88Nick8 -subbed your channel.

[@lifeafterstrokewithtom4804]

You can put the clothes in before driving and let your vehicle motion clean the clothes and rinse when you stop.

[@williamrice6892]

i use a portable rv/dorm washing machine does 10lbs at once and spin dries. i keep it in the shower when i dont shower, and just move it to the hallway when i shower

[@wkdemers]

I bought one of those panda washing machines, only runs on 110v, never tried running it on inverted battery power but otherwise it works great!

[@tlcblazersteinman]

I use a panda washer and spin dryer, not as much work as your way but it is work! lol And it was nice to see I am not the only one that dries my clothes with my heater, but I use a fan with the heater and it gets them dry really fast. And instead of the bathroom I use the closet that was made for a vented washer dryer combo, sometimes I wish I had a combo lol, but the price and energy uses is just too much for us.... :)

[@douglamp178]

Most places I've stayed have Laundromats. We have one of those all in one machines in the coach but have never used it. The plunger dealy would be ok if that's what I had.

[@bernadetteanderson2141]

Jax is so sweet. You shold compile a video of him and his r.V life

[@toptobottom247]

I would love it if you would visit an RV show and just kind of give your opinion on some class b and class c rv that you find appealing based on your life on the road. Just a thought.

[@skaggsjohn]

To bad you didn't have a funnel or something with a hose on it to fill your water tank for free with all that rain. That JAX is one awesome cat. Happy travels to you both.

[@gmansworld7186]

Just a suggestion, but I'd rather have a Wonder Wash. It takes like two minutes to wash a load of clothes and uses no electricity. Hand power only. It costs about $60-$80 on Ebay but you may be able to find it cheaper somewhere else and possibly Wal-Mart. There are videos on KZbin for them too. Also, get the Wonder Wash if you plan to buy one. They are the original. They're other copycat washers out there. Peace!

[@tomg7008]

eric you can get flaring tools for around 10 to 15 dollars (ebay,auto parts stores) and from that point on you will have that tool when you need it and even the cooper line can be bought for around 25 to 30 dollars.

[@steelfist65]

Just a little info, it's not Co2 it's CO as in carbon monoxide. Love your videos.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

+Steel Fist Doesn't matter, the only concern is actually - primarily O2.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Yes! Now were cooking chicken. And correct me if i'm wrong but most of the detectors installed in older RV's are alleged to be CO detectors but actually are O2 detectors. I have purchased every type of catalytic material to date except for the new secret catalytic material in MSR's Reactor.. cant wait to get my hands on one. For heaters the asbestos fiber material is the best for lower BTU range and lowest noise but I'm a fan of the ceramic elements even though they are quite noisy. I'm wondering if the Reactor is palladium coated carbon? Anyway, sulfuric acid is a respiratory irritant and likely causes mutation in our cells - cancerous, so that's really our main concern in the end. A perfectly clean burn would have to be free of Nitrogen.

[@themaskedscotslass]

your awesome I'd love to live in a mobile home

[@TommyboyGTP]

Get a Wonder Wash portable washer. Holds 5lbs and is a hell of alot more efficient than washing your clothes in a tub or sink. Lots of off grid people use it and it's a great backup in case you go without power for an extended period of time.

[@dennisdaniels4320]

I spend a lot of road time moving from one fishing area to another. This is my way to wash my clothes .Put clothes in a 5 gal bucket with detergent and water, snap on lid , wash your clothes while driving. -Dennis Daniels

[@sjgoltara]

That looks like way too much work for me but I give you credit for doing your laundry that way. We just toss all our quarters into a zip lock baggie and when we have enough saved we go to a Laundromat.

[@ozzyseda]

Hey Eric !!!!!!! . I think it would be great if you could put a rainwater collection system like Justin Credible did . I think that it could help you when it`s raining

[@DataSlam]

my god that laundry procedure looks beyond tedious.

[@johncnorris]

+DataSlam These are things you need to have available when you are boondocking. Uprooting your camp everytime you need something in-town gets old very quickly.

[@fookdatchit4245]

+DataSlam like eric said he has 4 ways 2 heat the rv, he also has more than 1 way 2 do the laundry and so on

[@storxusmc]

Have you ever thought about using the small propane tanks you use for camping cookers and just buying an refill adapter to refill it from time to time from you main tank... I do this using the larger tank from my bbq grill to refill the little ones.

[@NMjack2000]

There are flaring tool and copper tube cutter kits on ebay for less than 20 bucks that you could use to do the propane line. Be sure and do a soapy water leak test after doing that propane line. Propane leaks act like a river following the lowest route to any spark that could start a fire so be careful.

[@Burps___]

Thanks for the laundry video. Although agitation helps, the clothes aren't muddy, so I wonder if, after a minute of agitation, you could just let it sit for ten minutes. Hmmm. I don't know. Thanks, Eric.

[@fookdatchit4245]

+coolkayaker1 V good suggestion, might take longer, but takes the sting outta the operation

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

+coolkayaker1 -subbed to your channel.

[@Burps___]

That's a great tip, Judith. The overnight idea. Thanks. I'll be at a hotel for two weeks soon & I'll give that a whirl.

[@storxusmc]

+coolkayaker1 I have a friend who lives out of his RV that does his own laundry, but he uses a 5 gallon bucket outside when he does his and he built this small contraption with a junkyard windshield washer motor that plunges the plunger up and down in the bucket for him via using a little electricity

[@judithneeley5229]

I love it! McGuyver of the Rev world!

[@flatbedtruckingsamrides.9355]

Laundry day.... those clowns on the corner 'Will Work For Food?' + laundry agitator, chicken nuggets & tator tots! haha!

[@rae1957tn]

Glad to see you didn't add whites with your colored clothes

[@jwalden541]

I don't know if it has been mentioned or if you've thought about it but your stove can also be turned on and be used as a heat source as a backup as well.

[@bobhope5259]

Hey Eric. Maybe the Dickinson newport solid fuel heater is something for you. Im very happy with mine, got it a year now, installed in a caravan.

[@catherineandoliver8151]

It helps to make sure the detergent is the "he" kind. It creates less suds. All the major brands have "he" types. As for your arms getting tired.... Thinks of the muscles you are building!!!!

[@williamkambeitz1179]

Dude, I use a covered 5 gal bucket. Put your wash into the bucket with water and detergent. The motion of driving washes the load.

[@buddycan1]

Eric, I saw a man in an RV who says to go to Walmart and buy a3 or 4 gallon clear plastic bucket (square) with a sealing top and before you start out of a day ,put your dirty clothes, water & detergent and when you stop at night the clothes will have been agitated with all the driving. Hang them on a folding rack. Repeat next day and stay ahead of the dirty clothes.James.

[@stephionG]

Why do folks talk trash about this channel ..news flash its his fu$#ing life...if you don't like it don't watch don't follow...talking trash is not going to stop Eric from living and camping and enjoying jack the cat or eating his pizza or nuggets...wtf is the issue...he is living the dream, paying high rent and high bills of any kind is soooo not the dream , get a life ...Eric I am a fan thanks for your video and sharing your life

[@stephionG]

No what do u mean not by choice he has a degree

[@laureljoy1086]

Do my laundry next! :D

[@tedgegi155]

Ahhh, that's ok. Think I'll scrounge up the $10 and visit a laundromat.

[@alfredenewman2366]

Eric, our theme song always makes me feel butterfly's in my stomach. I hope I can wear white to the wedding?

[@davidgriffin14]

any major auto parts chain has flaring tools you can rent for free.

[@NextDay666]

Hey man, nice vid. I've hated on you in the past, I'm sorry for that. I actually love what you are doing. Take care

[@macsoutsidetony1588]

Eric Long time listener first time caller as they would say on radio! But for the buddy heater and hard wiring it to you existing system I've done it and it is relatively easy. Most decent garages will have a brake flaring kit and this can be used for your gas lines, once you have the pipe and female and male fittings it is not out of your ability. If you called to any decent mechanic on your travels I'm sure they would lend you the flaring kit or at a small price. T

[@macsoutsidetony1588]

I Don't care where he has been or has not been, I was only offing my advice to the problem he has. What is wrong with this world why do people have to put others down. John 8:7,. “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.

[@Flexmeister]

you're not afraid Jax's tale might catch on fire on that heater?

[@Kikinahm]

Camping world has a manual washer. It is a basket in a bucket. Easier?

[@chrisdiamondtravels7209]

Great Video Eric,,,,When u come to Florida,give me a holler,im at Silver Springs near Ocala.Theres a national forest here with free camping.

[@TheShootist]

+Hank taylor and mermaids . . .

[@DaveBegotka]

I used to be a milling machine

[@Bendova215]

you should invest in a portable washing machine they sell small ones with a spin cycle for drying there's videos on KZbin about them

[@life5161]

its good to know if your ever in a situation where laundry machines and service is not available. Or you just wanna save 10 bucks.

[@diamond_lover0954]

good idea 👍how lo jack. .🐈🚎فكره جديده حيات سعيده ومنكم نستفيد. .👋😗😴

[@ollie4dad]

That actually looks like not that bad of choir for a rainy day in an RV. Try calling some auto parts stores, in Ohio you can borrow tools from Auto Zone, all you need is an id.

[@ollie4dad]

Sandy Carty How on earth would you know? Get a life Sandy..... And yes, you can borrow tools you might only need once from good auto stores. Again.. Life, get one.

[@ollie4dad]

Sandy Carty So don't and shut the fuck up about it.. Because you sound like a twit with little to offer the world.

[@ollie4dad]

Sandy Carty Or maybe get a new hobby ya white knight loser. You must cry yourself to sleep every night because of all the random people you couldn't "save" from the internet's terror....

[@ollie4dad]

Sandy Carty Such a nice time chatting with you, hope you do well storming the castle buddy.

[@judithneeley5229]

+Ollie W Ahh, you've met Eric's obsessive troll who also goes by a number of other names!

[@Drifter5.7]

I dont know about bypassing the RV regulator, they put them near the tank so there is no high pressures through the whole RV, not so bad in a house. You have to remember you're on the road and impact on that high pressure line in an accident..ouch! otherwise not a bad idea, love the laundry procedure.