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@glennjuanehernandez6348

4 жыл бұрын

Hobo Ahle 5:28 You've got a bad posture, don't do that often, or you'll get used to it, it shows like I'm fine, but deep inside it's not.

@devanvelo3725

4 жыл бұрын

Why the ram tattoo ?

@garykelly2859

4 жыл бұрын

Id love to join the van life would be great

@willysilly1025

4 жыл бұрын

i like it. No dirty laundry bags to store. Wash clothes you used that day. Don't need as much clothes since there won"t be a dirty pile. You will need to store more water a gallon per wash, not so bad. Maybe look into fitting a clean water tank (10/20+ gal) above passenger seat area some tanks have plumbing kits with it. Maybe RV dealers have some ideas about install. :)

@MyCatsR2Crazy

4 жыл бұрын

The link says product not found

In my opinion, the small load doesn't match the pedaling effort. For hand washing, I would rather do it the traditional way: Putting my clothes in a bucket of water and hand wash them one by one

@Framlii

4 жыл бұрын

You would waste more water and cloths would be less washed by hand. I also think amount is low but when you travel solo you could wash week worth in 2 loads

@brianlam257

4 жыл бұрын

@@Framlii I have never tried this machine myself so I could be wrong xddd

@Skaterbun

4 жыл бұрын

I think its the spinning element that takes the chore out of washing by hand.

@kittenbrown2484

4 жыл бұрын

I use a basecamp portable electric washing machine and a spin dryer. Both fit in the tub and they both get the job done. They have them at the laundry alternative. Best money spent. The washer will only due 1 queen size sheet though, but all clothes are fine. Had them both for 5 yrs now. If the washer fails, i have a bucket and a plunger to replace it. Cleans your clothes just as well. 👍

@vampireslayer1989

4 жыл бұрын

Ma Sato, absolutely. Get two plastic buckets from Home Despot. One for soap and one for rinse. Plus you can use the buckets for other things.

Don't pedal so fast. The idea is to tumble the clothes in the tub, which is what cleans them. If you pedal too fast, the centrifugal force keeps them pinned to the sides of the tub. Unless your clothes are really dirty, you could use the same soapy water for multiple loads. Just squeeze your wet soapy clothes out and put them aside and wash another load in the same wash water. Wouldnt recommend doing this with the rinse water though.

@marybourgeois5235

Жыл бұрын

AGREED.....

$319 that is ridiculous. Very wasteful to be able to wash only one pair of pants at a time. I would stick to the laundry mat.

@huntstyle

4 жыл бұрын

Scrubba wash bag is $50 and I believe can wash 2 outfits at once.

@steveshea6148

4 жыл бұрын

A contractor bag is 50 cents. Used inside a sink basin or bucket.

@debbie90805

4 жыл бұрын

You would do better going to the laundromat.

@minimalist5555life

4 жыл бұрын

@@huntstyle what does the scrubba bag look like

@wwaxwork

4 жыл бұрын

You can reuse the water. Wash everything then rinse everything. It would save a bunch of water. It's only 3 minutes a load. wash 10 loads or 40 tshirts i less time that you could do it at the laundry mat

They should make a much bigger one that’s powered by a bike pedal mechanism. Then it would also double as an exercise machine.

@stacileharve7084

3 жыл бұрын

You should go on dragons den with that idea 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵

@user-dm1sd7fz2b

5 ай бұрын

You are not supposed to spin it very fast. As is said in the instruction manual 12 - 20 spins a minute. So that colthes can 'tumble' which cleans them instead of sticking to the walls and uselessly spinning.

Honestly, it's not a bad idea but the load is far too small for the effort requied.

@Greendragon434

4 жыл бұрын

Freedom Strider Not to mention the insane price.

@kristinamarie111

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

I have had my drumi for about 5 months. This is for minimalist with not much clothing and who like to do small loads. The best thing about this machine is the final rinse and spin cycle it helps with ringing the water out of your clothing . You will get a workout using it. And I do hang most of my clothing to air dry. I believe this is designed for people who like to live off the grid or van life. This machine works for me because I do not have many cloths and most are merino wool which dry much faster when I hang to dry.I only do laundry once a week sometimes one load or two loads. This machine is not for everyone, this more for the extreme minimalist.

Thanks for doing this review! I was able to determine that this wasn't the portable washer I needed. I appreciate the time/energy you spent on this for us!

@bereshitbaraelohim9471

Жыл бұрын

Are you absolutely sure?🤣 You mean, you don't want it as birthday gift?😇🤣

@XwaYdesu

Жыл бұрын

@@bereshitbaraelohim9471 I wouldnt turn it down. I dont live in the same place now. And the one I bought instead I gave away when I moved.

@bereshitbaraelohim9471

Жыл бұрын

@@XwaYdesu I was surprised when the girl on the video said the machine was big for to her liking....then she says it only washed socks and underwears🤣 plus you have to pedal and count....This machine can only be useful for prisoners on death row 😂 by the way congratulations on your move..hope you like your new place

A large salad spinner works just as well... I should clarify... If you want to do laundry in your van, with no electricity, You can use your bathtub to wash everything (They make hand held agitators that look like plungers,) Then spin with a salad spinner. I have the OXO brand because you pump it rather than turning a handle. Less work, more dry. 💕😃💕

@hellieree3236

4 жыл бұрын

Smart

@sage-asmr1653

4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video of the process?

@veronicavatter6436

4 жыл бұрын

I wash and dry wool that way too!

@NevadaLamb

4 жыл бұрын

Kimmi Did What? That’s what I’m thinking of doing. I hate spending money on the laundry mat when it’s so easy to wash clothes by hand. It’s just drying that’s hard, but hopefully a salad spinner will work well!

@user-bh3ew6ii4g

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm going to look for an OXO salad spinner then. I hand wash my socks because my laundromat often loses one. So a salad spinner would come in handy for me. I never would have thought of using one for that, thanks!

Or you can go to the dollar store and for about $10 set yourself up with the plunger and bucket method. The buckets can also be multipurpose.

@Asa-wv1zb

2 жыл бұрын

Whst is the plunger and bucket method?

@theWZZA

2 жыл бұрын

@@Asa-wv1zb Fill the bucket with clothes, water, soap, agitate with a plunger.

@denisesevera9490

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... I might just try that 🤔

I learned how to use a wringer washer and do laundry by hand from my grandma. Get a plastic dish basin and some OxiCleen (or generic) in a little warm water. Soak, squeeze, and rub and dirt off. Pull out and squeeze the water out. Put warm fresh water in the tub and rinse with the same method. Wring out excess water and hang to dry. Much cheaper and takes less room in your limited space. Still this is an interesting option using your feet if twisting with both hands isn’t physically possible.

I’m a bachelor who lives alone in a small apartment. i do my laundry just once a week or so, using a pail, but have it done full service (wash-dry-fold) in a laundromat if my schedule is more hectic (or if I’m feeling lazy). The pail I use is around 6 to 7 gallons in size, and a week’s worth of laundry takes just one load. If I used this device, i’d probably have to repeat 4 or 5 times, so i don’t think it’s worth it. But since you bought it already, might as well use it until it breaks.

When the Van is a rockin don't come a knockin... Because I'm doing laundry 😉

@Thegravyipass

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment!

@brigitteleafbarnes1441

4 жыл бұрын

👏🤣

use the scrubba wash bag. you can take it anywhere. no spin cycle however.

This is honestly more work than hand washing 🤦🏽‍♀️

@sexxiehighblue07

4 жыл бұрын

Beyond Paradigm 🤣🤣 so true

@bhp397

4 жыл бұрын

That method is very rough on the hands & it's nearly impossible to wring most water out, of jeans?! This looks like a BEST solution, at home with no utility expenditure; it pays for itself in the long run compared to the laundromat. 💯🌟👍😊

@---jb2ue

4 жыл бұрын

bh p okay but the price is a bit much- I would just stick to some laundromat that would clean more clothes at a time and just gets the job done without having to peddle or whatever

@bhp397

4 жыл бұрын

@@---jb2ue: Ok. Personal choice; I avoid laundromats like the plague. 😂

@wukong2282

3 жыл бұрын

@@bhp397 thats like 100 loads of laundry

That looks pretty cool and doable actually. Requires very little water and no power. I am seriously considering buying that. Thank you for demonstrating it!

I've been looking for something like this for my delicates. And when I go camping. Thank you💓

8:55 Spin Dry Cycle was my fav..., it looked like R2D2 was taking a whiz!! LOL!! 🤣

@KCGalanski

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😆

@hyacinthdibley2420

3 жыл бұрын

Squiddly Deadly hahahahahaha

Always wondered about those drumis thanks for doing a review. ❤

Thanks for this review! Nice to see the scale in your van + also see how much effort + steps + time it all took from begginning to end :)

That was cool, thanks! Favorite moment: "is it fun, is it everything you thought it would be?" 😆 😆

for that price i'd just buy new clothes for the whole year when my old ones are dirty 🤣

When my machine breaks I just use my hand in the sink, seriously just swish it around in a bucket then squeeze it out, same thing.

So glad you're still doing videos! I haven't watched in awhile and I'm excited to catch up!

I can't believe I just watched 12 minutes of this

@nemialavezares3506

3 жыл бұрын

we're in quarantine hahah

@sunnydaze6974

3 жыл бұрын

I'm just here to watch Ali... Took me 12 minutes 25 seconds to realise she's talking about a washing laundry gadget...

@YellowScubadiver

3 жыл бұрын

Yikes

@adh1980s

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto bro.....ditto

@mal4349

3 жыл бұрын

Right! I have insomnia.... but it was entertaining lol

One thing I like about this, as compared to my sink, is the drying cycle. Could be useful, but as mentioned below, not for $319.

Those clothes still have a large quantity soap residue.

It’s nice to have for emergencies thank you for sharing have a good day both of you

I love your smile & positive vibes all the time!

I like the little plug in ones that spin clothes mostly dry.

I think it's sick. You guys are hilarious too thank you for the fun and in depth demonstration! I'm buying one myself! :) Stay safe and enjoy life!

Thanks for the demonstration, I had been wondering about those. As a full time vanlifer of five years, I have gotten used to handwash from time to time if I don't have access to a laundrymat. And honestly, I think it takes me less time and definitely less water than this washing machine seems to. But it looks like fun to pedal, so could be really cool to use with kids, and of course for adult kids as well. ;-)

I can’t believe someone presented this thing in a board meeting and it actually got approved 😅😅😂😂😅😅😂

@iciecube

4 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for her if she bought it. There’s a lot of better options :-(

I would dry my clothes outside so it's not dripping in the van! Great idea! I like it!

I look on Pintrest for ideas on showering, bathing, or other daily chores.

Thank you for making this video. It seems to be a very honest review, and includes downsides of Dumi that I haven't seen anyone else cover. Thank you for sharing this info, it was really helpful. Personally, I'm going to stick to the breathing plunger with a bucket method for my off-grid laundry needs.

Good for you. It accommodated YOUR need. Keep enjoying YOUR adventure. Don't let negative comments bring you down.

I can't get over your eyes, absolutely mesmerizing 😍

Your new exercise program! I have tried many alternatives to washing clothes. My ultimate when on the road with no power? I'll go back to the bucket & plunger method! 😉

This is a pretty cool washer! Even if you just use it off grid like you said! Thanks for sharing. I might consider this when our van is done!

Some laundry mats offer free wash and dry for people who are in need. Look into that. I use to take that advantage when I was homeless for 5 1/2 months.

Yoooo!! A great alternative for this is the Scrubba! It washes about the same amount of clothes at once but takes up the space of like, a few reusable grocery bags, and it’s like 40/50 dollars.

@erinbanana22

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, only difference is hand shaking it of stepping back and forth on it gently rather than the spinning motion. Works great and fits in a backpack for hiking trips

U could store u dirty laundry in it until u wash them. That would save the room u were using to put a dirty laundry basket.

@9melissal

3 жыл бұрын

But it only holds 1 pair of pants, that's an entire load.

Love your choice of music between the cycles!!!😁

Very well demonstrated use of Oar, well done!

I use a $2 plunger with holes drilled into it and a Home Depot bucket then I dry with a spin dryer

I’ve always wondered about that little washer. We live in a 27ft RV and we ended up magic chef washer. I use it everyday. I hate going to the laundry mat. I feel like I spend hours there. Thanks for the video!

I didn't even know they made them that's awesome very practical

Wooooaaahhh waaahhhh you got the drumi?! They were on "preorder" for like 3 years!

Okay. Here's some constructive criticism... after the 1st washing, you need to remove the clothes and squeeze or wring out the excess soap water before replacing the clothes and refilling to rinse. Also, rinse the clothes at least twice with fresh water. Leaving detergent in will cause allergic or topical skin issues when worn. When you sweat or get wet, the residual soap will activate or lather up the clothes on you - not to mention the germs are still there hanging on. Your clothes may not smell so pleasant and neither will you if that happens. Great video, but, too costly for me.

I´d just stomp that for 10 minutes as fast as I can and then another 10 for rinse... lol Seems legit...

Love love your channel !!!

Wow ,I think that is so great , and it’s exercising at the same time , I love it , I’m so glad I seen this.you go girl 👍

You should check out Nomadic Fanatic& CheapRvLiving . They both have off grid style washers & dryers.

I inherited one of these with an Airstream I just bought and I’m now living in and I have no manual for it so this is very informative. I’m excited to be able to do my own laundry :) I’m going to have some very muscular legs from doing this lol

A 5 gal bucket with a lid and a new toilet plunger . Drill hole in lid and agitate with plunger works like a charm

This episode is fun to watch

That's a waste of money, energy and time....while you're peddling, I'm washing 6 pieces of clothes in 2 minutes lol

@thankheavenforseveneleven5522

4 жыл бұрын

Kizzy Harding Without electricity, how?

@kizzyharding3529

4 жыл бұрын

@@thankheavenforseveneleven5522 with my hands, the old fashion way, when I'm away from the washing machine I use my hands and the amount of time it takes to sit and paddle, I'll already be hanging my sh*t out and clean as ever 😂😂😂😂 even a hard brush will work better.

@cabinlifeatedensprings1710

4 жыл бұрын

It’s great if your off grid.

@livelongandprospermary8796

4 жыл бұрын

How? I used to hand wash and it’s not that fast.

@livelongandprospermary8796

4 жыл бұрын

ND Cr yeah try soaping, washing, rinsing, wringing, rinsing again.... it’s a lot. Especially jeans or thick items. Source: no washer for years and too poor for laundry mat/going to other peoples houses.

Save the rinse water for the next load

I was about to tell you that you can pump faster.... then you started doing it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁 great video! Cheers

Very handy appliance!!!! Good job 👍

For that much amount of clothing washed at 1 time, I rather wash them by hand. Much more faster, however at the dry cycle, they won’t get as dry as using this machine. 🤪🤪

@kateli1880

4 жыл бұрын

Panda55 C cheaper just use a large salad spinner .

Is it really that much better than just washing clothes by hand in a bucket?

@juanrubio9270

4 жыл бұрын

I guess only in the dry procees is way better

@quad4x

4 жыл бұрын

@@juanrubio9270 makes sense. Kind of like a salad spinner!

@knoopsylvia

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Wu salad spinner works for clothes too !

@eg6347

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer my salad tossed.

@bhp397

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am all in. "Hand" washing is not efficient & leads to rough skin! Thanks for sharing! 👕👗👖👚

I saw another nomad use a 5 gallon bucket and a toilet plunger. Worked really well.

I like the portable washer and spin dryer the best one runs with electric and you can connect to sink or bathtub any water fuset and dried it in your spin dryer with the hose in the sink or bathtub that seems to be proberly the best.

When he started going faster in my mind it would have just been so funny of that ball thing would have just came flying out! 😆 😆 😆

If they look and smell clean then this is a result. I'd probably spin them a bit more to take out the excess water. Great leg exercise! 😀

I love your sarcasm Ahle!

Very honest review. Thank you. :)

So, laundry day can also be leg day for you now.

It's basically a salad spinner for clothes. But off grid water is going to be the real issue.

@mer2633

4 жыл бұрын

I have a much cheaper drum style that I hand crank. I thought it would be great off grid. It washes more clothing than the one presented but takes 5 gallons of water per load. I have to compare how much water I have and whats more important in the desert, washing clothes or taking a shower.. I'm debating on whether its worth the storage space or as others mentioned, a "plunger" type which can be used i the tub or a bucket. You can even put water in a bucket or tub and let it soak and move a bit while your traveling. PS ...I use the gray rinse water for toilet flushing or giving my dog a bath... PPS. There is an AMAZING new shower method that involves a pump and water filter that only requires a 1/2 gallon of water and you can shower as long as you want!! so maybe using more water on clothes isn't even an issue any longer!

@amk1689

3 жыл бұрын

MER What is this amazing shower system?!?

Try putting a little liquid fabric softener in the rinse cycle, you'll be amazed at how good the clothes smell and feel.

Always wanted u to give this machine a try!

I think I’m gonna downsize and live the hobo life like you Ahle

We live on our 41 ft sailboat preparing to sail around the world... that is a really cool washing unit you have! We might have to look into that....

2 5 gallon buckets, inside one drilled holes all around with a plunger with hole in lid for plunger handle to slip thru. Plunge and spin laundry. Remove inside bucket tie rope to overhanging treebranch or some other overhang. then spin/wind bucket generously. Let go of bucket, step back and let it unwind spindrying your laundry. Yippeee 😂😁😊🌹🏁

Wow that is good I was looking for one thank

Reminds me of Rumpelstiltskin, "spin for that gold"

@mslynnette3098

4 жыл бұрын

😂

My mom told me if I don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all🤐. It is a neat contraption tho

@laurellawson9153

3 жыл бұрын

I learned the same thing; but from the movie Bambi (kids version not adult haha)

I use a large jar with a couple pumps of hand soap and water. Fits unders, socks, and 2 tops. Soak it at night, agitate and rinse in the morning. Then hang outside. Looking at this I might try a salad spinner instead of hand wringing. Also, after bathing in pet pool I'll soak my larger items then rinse and hang outside. Some days need a couple of rinses. Could stop at a laundry but I like the zen of it. :)

I have 2. A closed manual washer bucket. A laundry wand. In my opinion I prefer the wand for quick, targeted washing. So I can agitate the water on where I need it. The manual washer is a gentler wash so you have to propel wash like 20 mins. Manual drum: Pro: saves water and electricity. Get some exercise. Con: can only wash small things. Takes up some valuable space for draining and adding water. So the wand doesn't need special equipment. Just a bucket and water is all you need. It's like churning butter. But you can do it in your bathtub or sink or bucket. It collapses into a small area so can hide away easily. For the price, neither cost me more than $60.

The eyes, the eyes 😍

Trust me, kind this stuff, u buy it, try it one time then put it and never used anymore..lol

@ElSAVALDORfunes

4 жыл бұрын

If don't live a van life

@behappy9591

4 жыл бұрын

I have a portable washer I have had for 3 years and I live in an apartment and I use it faithfully lol mainly cause I can't always get to a laundry mat and don't always have the quarters. And cause my kids go to a uniform school so I wash they uniforms almost every other day 🤣🤣🤣

If you are looking at this video you should know that portable automatic electric washing machines are available. The GE Spacesaver, The Kenmore 1.6 Cu, the Giantex, The Black and Decker Portable. Hi-Sense, Magic Chef. There are even compact front loaders from Miele and Bosch that are designed to be tucked into the cabinets in vans and RVs.

Fun demo :) I think there are better, more economical and less tedious options for clothes washing in the van though. I like that you tried it so that we could see what it was all about. Thank you!

Just get a bucket and hand wash, so much quicker.

@GreaserCentral

4 жыл бұрын

That's always a good idea! How do you dry it?

@alonzomartii

4 жыл бұрын

@@GreaserCentral Big Bright, and hot everyday SUN.

@GreaserCentral

4 жыл бұрын

@@alonzomartii yea but it's hard to do that in the city, I can do that when camping 🤷‍♂️

@alonzomartii

4 жыл бұрын

@@GreaserCentral Hmmm, it might be in your city then. Cause in every city I have lived it I hung my clothes to get dry. Except when I was in an 5 floor Apt.

@greatcesarsghost

3 жыл бұрын

You mention a bucket ., there is a small ish size washer /dryer for motor homes that holds little more .. I have seen used for under $80 but ?need power if u don’t have power then I would stick to the bucket or laundrymat

Nope. Not worth the effort, even if the unit costs nothing. A plunger in a 5 gal bucket is as efficient and you can do sheets. 🙄

@omgnoi

3 жыл бұрын

Plunger like for a toilet ? Genius

@jennifera2349

3 жыл бұрын

Genius

Maybe a suggestion: Once u drain n rinse, after rinsing n draining I'd keep clothes in it and spin the clothes for about 2 mins, THEN, hang up. Like a spin cycle. Bet it helps. THK U for this!!! Stay safe. LOVE FROM TEXAS

myself I used a big blue tub, and a plunger. then hand rang my stuff. the drying rack brake in my case. I used an old clothes line and the kicker was it took forever. have too solved your power issue yet. have ya got a mini freg yet, there are other questions ,but nothing that can't wait. till next time. stay happy, and enjoy the road.

you did not spin them long enough nor fast enough for the rinse Thanks for the review.

I have no plans on van life. I watch ahle because her eyes are so mesmerizing😍. No disrespect intended.

I like it!!! Great job!

Good demo...thanks!

I would recommend getting a ROVSUN 10 LBS portable washing machine with twin tub electric compact washer it's cheaper and similar in size but costs only $75 on Amazon they work great and use little solar

Do you have solar power for your camera,phones, laptop ect? Or do u use the vans battery?

@vivaciousv1114

4 жыл бұрын

Assad Beats I think she still has a Jackery power bank and a solar panel.

@soulife8383

4 жыл бұрын

She lives in her boyfriend's condo... This is just side income from KZread

I once had the same Yirego Drumi that you are using. Over time, the gears stripped, so I starting sitting around it and churning it by hand. The capacity was just too small. Now I manually use a Washing Wand (essentially an air-vented, hard-plastic plunger) and a ten gallon industrial ice bucket, and I use a fast electric spin dryer after the wash and rinse “cycles.” All told, I can clean and hang to dry enough clothes for four days in less than half an hour. That would be too damp to do inside a van, but outside would be fine.

Use a bucket I've done my washing for over 30 years this way doing a little in my daily routean is simple saving a small fortune and time in a laundry. It's simple and it works while at the same time washing by hand is exercise. I use a oval shaped bucket for the reason it fits in my back pack easy and is allso used for my shower on the road less travelled.

Saw a vid of a bicyclist doing laundry from the motion of his back tire, sticking with him.....

Beside washing you can also exercising your legs.. 😆 I like it actually because i really don't like washing clothes with hand.

@soulife8383

4 жыл бұрын

I don't washing clothing with hand either

@mink33

4 жыл бұрын

@Maria i don't like washing clothes period!

Well the washing machine is a good leg work out. God Bless You 😃🌸🌸