Ralph Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thinking about buying a portable twin tub, mainly for the spin dryer part. See http://tinyurl.com/2uz9jnl for example. Anybody used one? Does the spinner work sufficiently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ntersun Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Seen quite a few on my travels. My wife is tempted but as I have to carry all the hot water for the wash and remove all the waste water I said I would rather pay for a washer on site. Bur with some sites charging 7 Euro a wash it must be tempting. They do work though Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Bought one last winter as it seemed an ideal solution for my needs. They take up a lot of room and are quite heavy. The first one would not empty (pieces of foam were fpound in the pipes). This was replaced (no questions asked) but the second one completed soaked the carpet with soapy water (problem found underneath) so I asked for a complete refund which I received. I was very disappointed as like you it was the spinner that I really wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 Went to my local camping shop today and saw one "in the flesh" They are a bit big aren't they? and weighs 10 Kg. I think I agree that perhaps we'll stick to using the machines on sites when we visit instead. Pity nobody seems to do just a portable spin dryer. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrocker Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 What about this then! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tefal-Portable-Spin-Dryer-/250676870435?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Washing_Machines_Dryers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 yrocker - 2010-08-17 7:46 PM What about this then! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tefal-Portable-Spin-Dryer-/250676870435?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Washing_Machines_Dryers The Tefal spinmaster is no longer manufactured - source and possible alternatives http://www.portablewashingmachine.seemoreinfo.co.uk/spin-dryer.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 We've got one! Cracking bit of kit if you are someone that does long term tours like we do. We bought it last year and it's paid for itself already. We did a five month tour and the cost of using washing facilities on sites or laundrettes would have been easily more than the machine. It takes a double duvet cover as a single load and spins very well too. I'm that good at it I can now do a main wash, two rinses and another main load with 25 litres of water! I've added a photo, (hopefully!) of a wash day in Cabo de Gata last year, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Nope sorry the server won't let me! Something about an internal fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi Tomo Means the size of your Photo is too large. Can you post the name / model (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 It's outside in my vans' "shed", (under bed storage area, too small to be a garage! ;-) ) I'll need to go out and look so hang on for a minute or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 It's an XPB20-05S. The rest of the name has rubbed off. It is made in China, (isn't everything?) It has a 2.0KG capacity for washing and spinning, 155Watt washing motormotor, and the spin motor is rated at 105 Watts. Size wise it's just too wide and long to fit in what was the gas locker on my Cheyenne, but easily lies down under the bed area. Weight wise I would roughly guess at about 10Kg. As I've said we've made it part of our long term tour kit and infact take it anywhere we will be away for more than 2 weeks. I do get a few funny stares on some club sites and have been questioned by one site manager about using it on my pitch. I pointed out I was using less water than their machine in the laundry and pitch wise was using less electric han the other vans around with their light strings around their awnings and hot air heaters in their awnings. he was unhappy with me not putting money in their laundry facility but couldn't think of a reason why I couldn't use it. However, because the weather was wet we did have to use their tumble dryer so I think he was happy with that as a compromise. Because it is reasonably low wattage rated we could use it with our inverter in an emergency but in reality we just wait until we get to a site once a week. Abroad nobody on any site even batted an eyelid, in fact some people asked me where we'd got it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm reasonable sure this is the one Tomo has. Specification http://hemudu.en.made-in-china.com/product/joOJtBEYXncF/China-Washing-Machine-XPB20-05s-.html I think this is the same http://www.towsure.com/product/9620-Twin_Tub_Washing_Machine#largeimage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Yes, both the links look similar to the one I saw. I could get it in the under-bed storage but it would take up a lot of room usually reserved for essentials (like beer) :-D Might reconsider if we decide to do a long term UK tour but I think it might not be the best use of space for going south when (hopefully) it's warm enough to dry naturally. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 flicka - 2010-08-17 10:11 PM I'm reasonable sure this is the one Tomo has. Specification http://hemudu.en.made-in-china.com/product/joOJtBEYXncF/China-Washing-Machine-XPB20-05s-.html I think this is the same http://www.towsure.com/product/9620-Twin_Tub_Washing_Machine#largeimage The second one is the one that I bought but would not recommend. However, at the side of your first link it showed a photo of just a spin dryer which looked interesting but I could not see a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelo Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hi Do you mind if I ask why you would not recommend this machine as I was looking to purchase one for the odd bits and pieces. Pelo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patr Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 The small generic Chinese twin tubs are fantastic bits of kit and at £60 or thereabouts are an absolute bargain. They will work off a 300w inverter, weigh 11kg, and when in use on site attract more attention than even the fluffiest, cutest dog. Bought mainly for the spin dryer, the washing part of it is equally good giving an excellent wash. The spin dryer bit is superb. Had ours a year, used extensively and still going strong. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 We have an ordinary domestic Spin Dryer in our van, it's 250 watts and works very well off our inverter when wild camping, it's my wifes favourite bit of kit,as after use the washing dries in no time. :-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Pelo - read my reply above, second one down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Ralph - 2010-08-17 5:37 PM Went to my local camping shop today and saw one "in the flesh" They are a bit big aren't they? and weighs 10 Kg. I think I agree that perhaps we'll stick to using the machines on sites when we visit instead. Pity nobody seems to do just a portable spin dryer. . . I thought all spin dryers were portable,we have an ordinary domestic spin dryer in our van permanently, a bit of kit my wife would not be without, another good way to spin your smalls is with a Salad Spinner,works very well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 vindiboy - 2010-08-27 10:20 AM I thought all spin dryers were portable, OK, yes. In theory anything that isn't bolted down is portable but I guess I was looking for "easily portable" And again, yes, it depends on how much space you have available just what you consider to be portable. :-D Tried the salad spinner idea once but I can wring as much out as that did. Oh for some sort of lightweight mangle. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 We use one identical to the Towsure machine ( http://www.towsure.com/product/9620-Twin_Tub_Washing_Machine#largeimage%3C/div%3E ). Does what it says on the box. If you have a elecy supply there is little problem, we just drop a kettle of hot water after the cold fill to get a reasonable washing temp. Spin is OK, machine takes a double duvet cover (max !) Plan B is using an Coolbox with some warm water, let it sloop about in the shower as we travel, rinse and dry when we stop. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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