12V washing machine

[Guest]

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of a 12V washing machine??

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[Guest]

Barry,
I Don't know of a 12v washing machine, but I have heard of small
presurised hand operated ones, they are very effective so I've heard.

I've seen them advirtised recently for about £30, I can't quite remember where, but a caravan/camping centre would be a good place to try.

Regards
Sean Foster

 

[Guest]

Thanks Sean. I've seen these advertised, but was a bit sceptical. Do you actually know anyone who's used one.

I've also tried some of the caravan suppliers for a 12v one, but no joy.

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[stuartw]

I think you will be unlucky, by virtue of the current @ 12V that would be required for the heater, let alone for the motor etc. Even a 1200 Watt machine would require 100 amps @12V- a tall order even for a bank of batteries.
I have a washing machine in my motor cruiser. It is a baby Bendix, operating on 240V, ie when you have shore power. Although I have a genny as well, it is highly unlikely I will ever operate it without shore power.
So I think a small mains version is you best bet.
Rgds
Stuart

 

[jollyjacktar]

I see you have found your way to a forum that will give you good advice. I have used the small pressure type. [Better than the bucket recommended on scuttlebutt.] Works OK for small loads, needs some hot water that can be heated on the stove. I have used another system which works well if you have time. Suspend with an elastic bungee cord a bucket with a sealed lid in say the shower or some such and sail about for a while, the jiggling and shaking will agitate and clean things up a treat. Saves on power and effort, but a little slow. Only other things I have seen use power inverters and lots of electricity, or else connect to shore power when alongside.

Keep things clean.

 

[mica]

On reading your replies, I think the best thing you can do is - INSTALL A WOMAN.
Doubles as a dishwasher and electric blanket for the bunk too. Not to mention all the other amenities, Non of which draws power from your batteries.

Good luck.

MICA

 

[cynthia]

I've got one of the hand pressure washers in the loft. Better than a bucket, but takes up a fair amount of storage space and is a bit fiddly to use.

 

[trevor]

Try www.roadpro.co.uk they have all kinds of useful 12 and 24v stuff mainly for truckers.

Trevor

 

[stuartw]

A truck with a washing machine!

Lets not get too rediculous, I know truckers have lots of things in their cabs-a washing machine NO!- Lets keep it real.

 

[Guest]

NOT TRUE, the hair dryer takes up more current than the washing machine.