Washing ones clothing

[tomwalt]

Originally Posted by jimmyjnr

Came across a guy that had a large cooler fixed to rear of RV , he put laundry in and added detergent and water , then drove an hour , drained and refilled with clean water.
Removed clean clothes when he parked for night .

I've seen this as well as 5 gal buckets. I've asked how well it works and I've been told it works OK - not great for badly soiled, but OK for normal wear and tear.

[SarahW]

Originally Posted by abnjim6

Thanks everyone for the very useful information, but I have decided to hit the creek and use the rocks to get the job done But when the quarters are plenty, I will buy a spendite (sp). In the meantime, I will use a laundramat at Wally's world. This is 29 footer so I should find room.

Off topic, but I plan to drive two thousand miles soon, therefore, what would be a comfortable daily mileage plan. 'am a newbie and do not want to fall asleep at the wheel......Yikes?

Thanks again for the washing and other info.

James

PS: The new paint job with a new design will be finished and this coach willl be ready for pickup next week. I am excited

Make sure you use environmentally-friendly detergent in that stream!!

As for driving fatigue, I'm sure most people are different. We usually plan on ~400-500 miles per day, depending on how early we get started. The good news is, we can stop whenever we wish to rest, walk around, or take a nap! Have fun.

[abnjim6]

Originally Posted by RanCarr

I'd rather use the space for other things and do our wash at the CG laundromat. It also gives me a chance to socialize and meet other campers. Sometimes I do wash small stuff by hand and hang it in the shower or outside to dry.

I am newbie and plan take a cat along. Are there any speciail considerations? I dont want loose her

[BFlinn181]

Originally Posted by abnjim6

I am newbie and plan take a cat along. Are there any speciail considerations? I dont want loose her

Special considerations? Yes, don't put your cat in a washer, whether a Splendid or Laundromat machine. According to how fast the cat can run, it is O.K. to exercise them in a dryer for short periods of time!

[SarahW]

Originally Posted by abnjim6

I am newbie and plan take a cat along. Are there any speciail considerations? I dont want loose her

Welcome to the forum. Be sure to check out the "RVing with Pets" section of the board for lots of info. RV'ing with Pets - iRV2 Forums

[rickjmiv]

Check out http://thelaundrypod.com. Laundry Pod. For another option

[RanCarr]

Originally Posted by abnjim6

I am newbie and plan take a cat along. Are there any speciail considerations? I dont want loose her

Make sure everyone traveling with you knows to keep the door or doors closed at all times. Also the cab windows of Class-Bs and Cs, and those with no screens in Class-As. A cat can escape from a small space. Some cats easily figure out how to open RV screen doors. When moving it's safer for cats to travel in carriers. In an accident they can become flying missiles (which can be deadly) or even be thrown from or escape from the RV. Never let her leave or enter the RV on her own, always carry her in her carrier. It's so sad to see those lost cats in the CGs wandering endlessly looking for their owners who never return for them. Keep washers and dryers CLOSED. Cats have died in these things when the owner didn't know they were in them and turned them on.

Also, get her chipped.

[450Donn]

Personally 400-500 miles is a lot of driving that equates to 8-10 hours a day behind the wheel. Unless your in a big hurry you are far better limiting yourself to no more than 5-6 hours a day behind the wheel.