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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160909 is a reply to message #160903] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 16:32   |
jknezek
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Use the laundry facilities available at most campgrounds. The big joy of the GMC is its size and drive ability, adding things like dishwashers and laundry machines and you'd have to remove the majority of the seating, the kitchen, the closet, or the bathroom... Which of those would you sacrifice?
Not to mention the GMC barely contains enough white and blackwater space for a very careful 4 or 5 days of living (at about 10 gallons a day). If you are going to a campground with full hookups, making a washing machine more palatable from a dumping and water holding capacity, there is almost guaranteed to be a laundry room on site.
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160910 is a reply to message #160903] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 16:34 |
Mitch
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I've seen this on other forums, and it generally comes down to it not washing enough clothes in one cycle, and taking forever to dry them. Add in the space it takes in a 23 or 26 footer.
You'd probably be better off washing in the sink and running a clothes line on the roof.
At speed.
Mitch
Tacoma, Wa.
'80 Spitfire
'03 Windstar
'77 Jaguar XJ6-C
X(very)'76 PB 26 "The Beast"
Where it rains, always.
It's wet, No sun, Gray.
Go to Oregon.
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160932 is a reply to message #160916] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 21:28 |
mickeysss
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wow thanks. interesting. cool. ~
On Feb 19, 2012, at 3:19 PM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> Mickey,
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> Here is a link to one GMC with washer/dyer, dishwasher, etc. You have to go forwaard and bsck in the album to see all the features.
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=9377&cat=3814
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> Dennis
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> mickeysss wrote on Sun, 19 February 2012 15:54
>> what is the best design for clothes washing drying on the gmc please?
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>> this one has door opening 180 degrees, water limits adjustable, interesting model.
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>> video below:
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>> http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-pumps-water/rv-washer-dryer-combo.htm
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>> http://pinnaclecombos.com/17-2010.php
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>> any ideas appreciate it. thank you.
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160933 is a reply to message #160903] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 21:28 |
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Good question.
These take a small load. They work. The ventless systems take longer to
dry the clothes than the vented models. They are not cheap. They are
handy. The big coaches have these because they have the space. For the
quarters, the inconvenience of using a facility is cheaper. However, if
you want to wash something every other day and avoid a line, then the
combo units are your ticket.
The most popular brand is Splendide.
Now, having said all of that, back in the 1970s we had a home model and
liked it very much. Put the clothes in, turn it on, go back in 100 minutes
and take out dry clothes. It sure saved space. We got ours from Sears. The
repair guys didn't like them, however. Ours worked for 15 years before
dying. My wife cried. We had to get separate units. The only advantage was
drying a load while washing a load.
Byron Songer
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Subject: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity
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>what is the best design for clothes washing drying on the gmc please?
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>this one has door opening 180 degrees, water limits adjustable,
>interesting model.
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>video below:
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>http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-pumps-water/rv-washer-dryer-combo.ht
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>http://pinnaclecombos.com/17-2010.php
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>any ideas appreciate it. thank you.
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160935 is a reply to message #160916] |
Sun, 19 February 2012 21:33 |
mickeysss
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wow these are.... great designs. thanks.
On Feb 19, 2012, at 3:19 PM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> Mickey,
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> Here is a link to one GMC with washer/dyer, dishwasher, etc. You have to go forwaard and bsck in the album to see all the features.
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=9377&cat=3814
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> Dennis
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> mickeysss wrote on Sun, 19 February 2012 15:54
>> what is the best design for clothes washing drying on the gmc please?
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>> this one has door opening 180 degrees, water limits adjustable, interesting model.
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>> video below:
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>> http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-pumps-water/rv-washer-dryer-combo.htm
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>> http://pinnaclecombos.com/17-2010.php
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>> any ideas appreciate it. thank you.
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160951 is a reply to message #160910] |
Mon, 20 February 2012 02:48 |
mickeysss
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I think your both right. use the rest rooms and laundry services out source. Ok. got it.
Clothes are cheap here in L.A. from movie clothes resale. Amazing place here, it's a wrap
it was on oprah winfrey show as well.
http://itsawraphollywood.com/
If you ever get to L.A. go to this store to buy clothes.
dirt cheap and really cool.
buy cheap clothes and throw them away.
t shirts with pockets are 2 to 3 dollars. suites are 30 to 40 dollars.
shoes are 10 dollars, that are worth 100. Great place to shop
i take people to this place on my tours, clothes in australia are real expensive.
I shall forget about the laundry deal. I suppose.
tempting though with a filter and reuse the same water. Clean the filter every once in a while.
an above floor 10 gallon tank under the washer with a filter and use the same water over and over
just change it every once in a while and clean the filter. It is 195 pounds empty. a lot of weight empty and petrol
to carry around. I plan to stay on the street in the city or on the beach here most the time, it could be worth it. It would need
it's own water pump, big water filter, small tank, i think i will still look into it more. thank you for the ideas.
On Feb 19, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Mitch wrote:
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> I've seen this on other forums, and it generally comes down to it not washing enough clothes in one cycle, and taking forever to dry them. Add in the space it takes in a 23 or 26 footer.
> You'd probably be better off washing in the sink and running a clothes line on the roof.
> At speed.
> --
> Mitch
> Tacoma, Wa.
> '80 Spitfire
> '03 Windstar
> X(very)'76 PB 26 "The Beast"
> Where it rains, always.
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> It's wet, No sun, Gray.
> Go to Oregon.
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #160971 is a reply to message #160951] |
Mon, 20 February 2012 08:44 |
A Hamilto
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| mickeysss wrote on Mon, 20 February 2012 02:48 |
I think your both right. use the rest rooms and laundry services out source. Ok. got it. Clothes are cheap here in L.A. from movie clothes resale. Amazing place here, it's a wrap it was on oprah winfrey show as well.
http://itsawraphollywood.com/
If you ever get to L.A. go to this store to buy clothes.
dirt cheap and really cool. buy cheap clothes and throw them away. t shirts with pockets are 2 to 3 dollars. suites are 30 to 40 dollars. shoes are 10 dollars, that are worth 100. Great place to shop i take people to this place on my tours, clothes in australia are real expensive. I shall forget about the laundry deal. I suppose. tempting though with a filter and reuse the same water. Clean the filter every once in a while. an above floor 10 gallon tank under the washer with a filter and use the same water over and over just change it every once in a while and clean the filter. It is 195 pounds empty. a lot of weight empty and petrol to carry around. I plan to stay on the street in the city or on the beach here most the time, it could be worth it. It would need it's own water pump, big water filter, small tank, i think i will still look into it more. thank you for the ideas.
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There's this http://www.compactappliance.com/Laundry-Alternative-Countertop-Spin-Dryer-and-Washer-Kit-WONDERSPIN/WONDERSPIN,default,pd.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #198183 is a reply to message #160910] |
Tue, 12 February 2013 00:20 |
mickeysss
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This clothes washer works pretty good. Small enough to store in closet as clothes damper.
http://www.google.com/shopping/product/2066860763902790?q=Ezywash%20Portable%20Washer&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw .r_qf.&bvm=bv.42261806,d.cGE&biw=1137&bih=940&sa=X&ei=0d0ZUf2_F8GriALLx4CABg&ved=0CEMQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers
mickey
77 palm beach
anaheim ca.
On Feb 19, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Mitch wrote:
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> I've seen this on other forums, and it generally comes down to it not washing enough clothes in one cycle, and taking forever to dry them. Add in the space it takes in a 23 or 26 footer.
> You'd probably be better off washing in the sink and running a clothes line on the roof.
> At speed.
> --
> Mitch
> Tacoma, Wa.
> '80 Spitfire
> '03 Windstar
> X(very)'76 PB 26 "The Beast"
> Where it rains, always.
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> It's wet, No sun, Gray.
> Go to Oregon.
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| Re: [GMCnet] washer dryer options? Are these worth it. Water capacity problems vs clean clothes. [message #198200 is a reply to message #198183] |
Tue, 12 February 2013 08:38 |
John Wright
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Mickey,
Not to put a hole in your boat, but these small washers are just what they are, small washers, take up space and take forever to do your wash. use lots of water and you still have to dry your cloths. We are on the road 4+ months a year in our GMC and we work on the 10 day cycle when it comes to washing cloths. By that I mean we have 10 days of underwear, sock and etc. We find a large laundry mat and do our cloths in in about an hour and 20 minutes. In and out and gone. JMHO My time it too important to spend all day doing cloths.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On location in Florida
On Feb 12, 2013, at 1:21 AM, Mickey Space Ship Shuttle <mickeysss@me.com> wrote:
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> This clothes washer works pretty good. Small enough to store in closet as clothes damper.
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> http://www.google.com/shopping/product/2066860763902790?q=Ezywash%20Portable%20Washer&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw .r_qf.&bvm=bv.42261806,d.cGE&biw=1137&bih=940&sa=X&ei=0d0ZUf2_F8GriALLx4CABg&ved=0CEMQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers
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> mickey
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> 77 palm beach
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> anaheim ca.
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> On Feb 19, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Mitch wrote:
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>> I've seen this on other forums, and it generally comes down to it not washing enough clothes in one cycle, and taking forever to dry them. Add in the space it takes in a 23 or 26 footer.
>> You'd probably be better off washing in the sink and running a clothes line on the roof.
>> At speed.
>> --
>> Mitch
>> Tacoma, Wa.
>> '80 Spitfire
>> '03 Windstar
>> X(very)'76 PB 26 "The Beast"
>> Where it rains, always.
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>> It's wet, No sun, Gray.
>> Go to Oregon.
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