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Fitting Washing Machine to a Van

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  • 09-01-2015 1:03am
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    Casati
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    Hi- was asked is it feasible to install a 6kg washing machine (and ideally dryer) to into a van - I guess we would need to have a generator to run it or could we power it off the engine using a power inverter? I dont have spec's on washing machine but guess they are 1200 watts, and a dryer probably 2000/3000 watts maybe.

    Anybody do this? Hook up to power source won't be possible

    Appreciate your thoughts on where to start?


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    This scale no problem, you could even run it from PV in the Summer.

    If you're thinking of a full scale domestic then plumbing and generator or hook-up are essential. Seen it done on a 7.5 toner.
    Domestic drier....not entirely practical. Not a chance on batteries. 3000watts is pushing the limits of a hook-up supply. Probably need a ~4kVA gene for that, ~5kVA if you want to use it with the washing machine.

    Casati wrote: »
    could we power it off the engine using a power inverter

    No.

    90A alternator * 12v = 1080 Watts in a perfect world where alternators were wired correctly and 100% efficient. Realistically I'd expect the engine to be using ~3kW idling and alternator producing ~400watts and if it's stock wiring they may well get molten trying to keep up and the alternator may well pack it in from over-temp.
    You'd be talking mega bucks for an inverter and battery set that can sustain the drum motor.


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    Casati
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    Thanks for the advice, it sounds like it could be too much effort as the power requirements are very high. It won't be used that often - its not for a camper but a sports club team van, and it would be handy to have means of washing gear when away at events over a few days as its often hard to get hotels/ B&B's to do this at weekends, bank holidays etc

    The mobile option might be the best bet though


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