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01-04-2017, 05:12 PM
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The Myth
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Killeen
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Off the grid washing machine
Just saw a video on facebook for an off the grid washing machine that looks pretty promising. It's called the Drumi. You can find it on yirego.com
Won't start shipping until the end of the year though. Looks pretty effective and uses very little water.
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01-04-2017, 05:58 PM
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Retired.
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This off-grid washing machine has been around for a very long time. It's tried and true design is extremely simple, and intuitive to use:
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01-04-2017, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
This off-grid washing machine has been around for a very long time. It's tried and true design is extremely simple, and intuitive to use:
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And you do not have to wait a year.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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01-04-2017, 07:43 PM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
This off-grid washing machine has been around for a very long time. It's tried and true design is extremely simple, and intuitive to use:
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And both pieces double as musical instruments. 
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01-05-2017, 11:01 AM
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Or, you could get this one
https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Clothes-...PC9AWQY20PHQKV
and use it with a 5-gallon bucket.
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01-05-2017, 12:28 PM
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Ive been using a 5 gallon bucket myself. Just thought this looked pretty cool. I do love having spare instruments around though.
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01-05-2017, 12:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2001 25' Safari
Ridgefield
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
This off-grid washing machine has been around for a very long time. It's tried and true design is extremely simple, and intuitive to use:
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Will it work with 12v power or does it require 110?
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01-05-2017, 12:44 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
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How about a bucket and a small plunger?
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01-05-2017, 02:51 PM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
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I use my wife as my washing machine. She dries and folds too. She doesn't coins, but she nags.
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01-05-2017, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
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Cazual hopefully you wife doesn't read the forum or you may need bills instead of coins for the next load.😅😂
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01-05-2017, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
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And can forget about that larger AS . . .
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01-05-2017, 03:05 PM
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Washing is one thing, but what about drying? After all, who wants to hang all their old underwear out on a line for all to see. Here's an idea. Cut a hole into the bottom of a small metal garbage can and connect it with a flex metal tube to the exhaust pipe of your TV or RV. Then just drop in your wet clothes and step on the throttle to blast in enough hot exhaust to tumble dry those clothes!
I haven't actually tried this idea myself, but it seems so cheap and easy....why not?
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01-05-2017, 04:08 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
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I love the smell of hydrocarbons in the morning!
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01-05-2017, 05:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USAtraveler
Washing is one thing, but what about drying? After all, who wants to hang all their old underwear out on a line for all to see. Here's an idea. Cut a hole into the bottom of a small metal garbage can and connect it with a flex metal tube to the exhaust pipe of your TV or RV. Then just drop in your wet clothes and step on the throttle to blast in enough hot exhaust to tumble dry those clothes!
I haven't actually tried this idea myself, but it seems so cheap and easy....why not?
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Flagpole and clothes pins? I've heard it pays to advertise...
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
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01-05-2017, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Flagpole and clothes pins? I've heard it pays to advertise...
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I'm still trying to find a nations flag that would match the, um, character of my under shorts.
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01-05-2017, 06:08 PM
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I'm loving the comedic relief.
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"the minibar"
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01-05-2017, 06:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
I'm still trying to find a nations flag that would match the, um, character of my under shorts.
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Best I could find was this one. You would need to reverse the color scheme to get closest to what you would need:
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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01-05-2017, 06:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Best I could find was this one. You would need to reverse the color scheme to get closest to what you would need:
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Naudoti krautuvai su šoniniu ženklai
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01-06-2017, 07:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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2001 36' Land Yacht XC Diesel 300 hp w/slide
Woodbury
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Drying? How about this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/Household-E...dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
Dissasembles into a trailer-friendly small package and does not produce poisonous exhaust fumes.
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01-06-2017, 07:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
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Not as intuitive as you might think.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
This off-grid washing machine has been around for a very long time. It's tried and true design is extremely simple, and intuitive to use:
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We found one of these set up for use at a living history farm. It took a few tries to teach my granddaughter how to use it properly. She wanted to stand in front of the rub-board and scrub "uphill." I had to show her that by standing behind the board and rubbing the other way it keeps the water from running down your arms and keeps the clothes you're wearing dry.
Of course, grandma was the only one who had experience with the technology and could do the teaching.
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