Van Life Laundry | How to Wash Clothes in a Campervan

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There are indeed a few challenges to keeping our clothes clean while living in a van full-time, but we have a few tips and tricks to make van life laundry a breeze.

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Washing clothes uses a lot of water, so relying on a camper van's water system would deplete the freshwater supply rapidly.

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Space is precious in a campervan, and unless you own a huge RV or overland truck, you probably don’t have room for a standard size washer.

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The best way to deal with van life laundry is to reduce how often you need to wash your clothes. And it’s way more environmentally friendly too.

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Never put anything damp or wet into your dirty laundry bag, or it will smell and go mouldy quickly, affecting everything else in the bag at the same time.

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Doing laundry at a laundrette is our number 1 option when it comes to washing our clothes. Most places have a laundromat of some sort.

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From Van Life Challenges Of Doing Laundry to Use A Laundromat Or Laundrette, we have all these tips lined up for you! Swipe up!

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How to Stop Condensation in a Van for Winter Living

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Van Life Laundry | How to Wash Clothes in a Campervan

We’re often asked how we manage to cook in the van. How do we wash clothes?