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- roam1ExplorerMy washer is 112 lbs. she does dishes, cloths, and drives so I let her ride inside!
- peterepeteExplorerLol lucky you, but how about an electric washing machine? Could the machine be secured to yhe rear cargo rack?
- roam1ExplorerI guess you could........but think about:
Protecting it from weather and spray while driving
How firm is the mount? Spin cycle on anything but firm ground could get interesting
Neighbors may sneak a load through while you are out :B - peterepeteExplorerThe guy said he would weld and bolt secure, tarps for cover, used machine 500.00. My hubby nd I just queston the safety to machine and tt
- bywaysExplorerWhere will you drain the discharge water? Beyond that, I don't see a problem, other than cosmetic...and that should only matter to you.
- I_am_still_waynExplorerPutting that much weight on the back of a travel trailer is a bad idea. The trailer frame is not designed for that weight and could cause structural problems. That much weight on the back lightens the tongue weight which could cause stability problems while towing. The machine itself is not designed to be out in the weather and you can expect for circuit boards and other electrical components to fail quickly. You could also expect rust to form in and around the machine ultimately rendering it unusable. Overall, this is a bad idea.
- peterepeteExplorerThank you for reply, discharge water will go into sewer. We'll be at a full hook up site.
- tvman44ExplorerLook out when it gets to the spin cycle, probably crack a lot of welds due to metal fatigue. :(
- peterepeteExplorerOk bare with me, why would metal fatigue be any different than inside the camper?
- peterepeteExplorerOops the machine will be bolted to rack not weled
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