How desirable would a washer/dryer be in a truck camper that's going to be used fulltime?Would it be worth it? Meaning; reliable/reasonably low maintenance/actual washes clothes reasonably, etc.I'm currently looking at the Host 'Mammoth' model truck camper which offers an over-under washer/dryer.I plan on doing mostly boondocking/remote/primitive/off-the-grid camping (65%/35% ratio~). Baseline of set up:1) I'm single (meaning one person).2) Truck will be Ford F-550 or F-600 4WD PS diesel.3) Fulltime travel/touring of N. America from Idaho.4) Will be Winter camping. 5) Will be traveling on mostly fire roads/back country roads/forest roads, etc.6) Will only be returning to civilization to restock/replenish/or travel/change location.

While I don't have one, I can say, it would be a great benefit assuming all else is workable.Only concern would be the water consumption and gray holding tank capacity. I suspect that's been considered in the option and washing probably doesn't take much more water than a shower.. Sounds good to me.. curious to see what others say.. thanks for posting..

You’ll need a generator. How much water does a load use? What’s your fresh water and gray water capacities? Water is issue when boondocking. Bunch easier than laundromats.

In my humble opinion I would not consider a W/D1- added weight to haul2- severe shaking promotes breakage hence repairs needed3- washing by hand in the sink is easy for one guy.4- select non cotton easy dry fabrics for sheets and clothes.5- use a smaller towel5- more space to store your stuff in the camper

If I was full timing in a TC, I would need to tow an enclosed support trailer for all the bulky/heavy stuff you don’t want in the truck or camper. That’s where I would put a small washer/dryer pair or a combo unit. I just can’t see the need to have something like that IN the truck camper itself. :):)

We have a splendide combo which we use all the time and it is wonderful. Despite going down the road about 150000 miles, still running strong.However................we have a 40' motorhome, and even in that, it takes up a lot of space, makes noise, uses electricity, uses fresh water, and fills the gray tank after about 3 washes.May want to reconsider.

Fulltime RV'ing-Truck camper; built-in washer/dryer Question

NRALIFR
Explorer
Mar 28, 2021
If I was full timing in a TC, I would need to tow an enclosed support trailer for all the bulky/heavy stuff you don’t want in the truck or camper. That’s where I would put a small washer/dryer pair or a combo unit.

I just can’t see the need to have something like that IN the truck camper itself.

:):)
cooldavidt
Explorer
Mar 28, 2021
In my humble opinion I would not consider a W/D

1- added weight to haul
2- severe shaking promotes breakage hence repairs needed
3- washing by hand in the sink is easy for one guy.
4- select non cotton easy dry fabrics for sheets and clothes.
5- use a smaller towel
5- more space to store your stuff in the camper
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2021
You’ll need a generator. How much water does a load use? What’s your fresh water and gray water capacities? Water is issue when boondocking. Bunch easier than laundromats.
fpoole
Explorer
Mar 28, 2021
While I don't have one, I can say, it would be a great benefit assuming all else is workable.
Only concern would be the water consumption and gray holding tank capacity. I suspect that's been considered in the option and washing probably doesn't take much more water than a shower..
Sounds good to me.. curious to see what others say.. thanks for posting..

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