Washing
Washing clothing.
Here's a trick that people living in camper vans and RVs use. Arranging this can be done if you put a bit of planning in to it. You will need a bucket of course, a container large enough to carry enough water to about half way fill the bucket and a source of water.
Get a big bucket or an Eski with a lid that prevents spilling or a bucket that is large enough that water will not spill over the edges. The bucket I use also doubles on occasion as a small bath. Put your dirty cloths in. Fill it about half to two thirds of the way up with water, add detergent and then seal the lid. Go for a drive. It is important that clothing is completely soaked, and laundry detergent is used. Ideally you should fill the bucket with clothing, water and detergent, drive for a while, empty the bucket of water, rinse the clothing under water and drive for a bit longer to rinse the clothing. The motion of your car driving and the vibration from your engine and the road will agitate the water and wash your cloths as you drive. You can wash your clothes on the way to work or back. All you need to do is dry them off some where. This could be a simple rope clothes line, in your van (but this causes condensation problems) or a laundry mat. Generally drying clothes at a laundry mat is cheaper than washing them.
I have tried washing clothing in a big bucket which proved to be extremely effective. This is after an hour's drive.
Rinsing out clothes in the van's sink.
Failing that, a laundry mat is a cheap and affordable place to wash your cloths. Most caravan parks have laundry mats. Many cities have them as well. They are becoming a little out of vogue in smaller towns though. I personally don't like them because I don't know what diseases the people using the washer before me had so I tend to avoid them. Still, they are a quick and easy way to wash your clothing and during wet weather you can dry your cloths there easily. They also tend to be quite warm in cold weather. Some that are not well attended are also a great place to charge your mobile phone or lap top.
