I know others have said this but the very best thing you could get is a dehumidifier. Regardless of drying your washing, it will help keep your entire home drier, warmer and mould free at relatively low cost. You can vary the settings so it only comes on when the humidistat is at the level you've set. You can also use the resulting distilled water for your plants. Keep warm and carry on!
As someone as already said put the dryer on top of the washer, save a bit of space in your shed for something else, good luck to you both and have a lovely Xmas. Keep the video's coming mate.
Hi Ivan quick maths, dehumidifier normally runs at 150w/hour, so 6 hours to dry clothes would be 900w of energy whereas tumble dryers usually run at 2kw/ hour, and they normally take about a hour maybe bit longer to dry a load, so dehumidifier is definitely cheaper to run plus added benefits of taking moisture out of rest of van, take care Steve.
Thanks Ivan, another problem solved then mate and a great bargain also. A Happy Christmas to you and Ginny and all the very best for the New Year. Stevie
We have dehumidifiers in our house 2 in the basement it is unbelievable how much water it takes out of the air. One I empty every day and one is plumbed in. We also have a small one for our RV this was the first year we used it again what a great asset we are in a very humid and warm climate in the summer months.
Years ago I used to have my tumbler on top of my washer to save space, but if you don’t fancy that, hooks and shelves in that shed, use all that spare space
The best option for you atm imo. Wishing you and Ginny a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Thanks for all your helpful videos throughout the year. 🎄🙏🏻🌱
Great video old friend. Couple of silly questions for you. You may have shown this in your other videos and I may have missed it, but outside your van, can you park up close to it/next to it? If your washing machine is in that wee shed outside, was it fairly easy to plumb in? With the washer and dryer outside, the room you saved in your kitchen must be good, have you installed a dishwasher? Thanks for the updates. It would be cool if you decorate your van this Christmas and post pics on your RUclips channel. If you don’t share anymore videos this side of Christmas, I hope you and your good lady have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
People really need to look at the bigger picture. A typical vented tumble drier (the least efficient of the types available), typically use a minimum of 5kwh of electric to dry an 8kg load, possibly in 2hrs. Using a total of 5kwh x 45p (I can't recall your unit price, so guessing) = £2.25?? Yes a dehumidifier will take 6hrs to dry your clothes, but costs less than 20p/hr ( I've doubled the cost for your higher unit costs). The dehumidifier will also keep your van drier, which equates to a healthier environment, less chance of mould and a lower humidity environment is cheaper to heat. I mentioned ages back the meaco dehumidifiers, and the non- condenser units running down to almost 0C environments, so ideal when you leave the van unheated. You can't just quote "it takes 6hrs to dry clothes using a dehumidifier" without recognising its benefits, including health, mould reduction, heating cost reduction and cheaper than running a tumble drier! So actually " Its far better to use a dehumidifier". Keep up the good work, stay warm (& dry with a dehumidifier). No I don't work, sell or have any financial interests in them At £60, compared with £200 for a dehumidifier, you've got £140 to spend on electricity, so in your case you're quids in👍
Regarding the dehumidifier, your viewers understand that a dehumidifier is not the best for drying clothes. But your problem is or was moisture in your van, a small one will get rid of your wet windows and damp on your quilt, and moisture in the van.
hello my friend its bloody cold alright im working a lot at the moment havent had time to watch the quizes i think people have gone mad the wind has done a lot of damage so its keeping me busy i just wanted you to know i havent for got you both merry christmas both
How did you plumb your washer in outside? Mine is in my second bedroom in my static caravan and it's terribly damp.I have my dryer in the shed outside but how to fix the washer?
Think you need to redo your maths, a standard tumble drier will consume over 4 kWh of electricity running for an hour. A dehumidifier like the Maeco Dry Arete will consume 900W over six hours. Plus is dual use.
Heat pump tumble dryers are said to be the cheapest to run but I believe they're more expensive to buy. I don't envy you living on site this time of year to be honest. Didn't you originally have plans to move into a flat over Winter?
@@CaravanLifeUK ivan and jenny; it is actually AoifeMaria lol, mum added maria from my confirmation name and double barrelled my name to AoifeMaria, truly,wishing you and your dear wife jenny a very blessed christmas and a safe and healthy new year in 2025, and many more years of good health,happiness and blessings in your wedded life together.
You could actually rent your dryer out per hour, or as a community, why not get all to chip in a tenner for anew communal one, they cost nothing really, and if the site won't pay, you've lost nothing but a tenner and managed to dry clothes all winter for free next to nothing..?
What do you do with the washing that you cant tumble dry ! you've not re-invented the wheel think you'll find that most sheds outside caravans have a washing machine and drier inside them ,but buy yourself a dehumidifier for inside the the van , are you not site maintenance guy if so have a look at the site tumble drier ,
Who ever said dehumidifier drys cloths is an idiot full stop, the clue is in the name, Why is your dryer on the floor save your back put it on top of the washer,
I own both a tumble drier and a dehumidifier. I've not used the tumble drier for years / since my very young kids grew up ( sick in bed, quick wash and dry in case needed in early hours), where as my dehumidifier is constantly used in winter months. It has a clothes drying setting, takes much longer than a tumble drier to dry clothes, but at a fraction of the cost, so I don't, based on experience and backed by solid financial costs, consider myself to be an "idiot". But may consider those in opposition to the above, as needing information to see the truth (ignorant of the facts perhaps, But not in a rude way). However, with factual evidence/information, hopefully no one will be classed an idiot, no matter what educated decision they choose. Oh and a dehumidifier...removes moisture from the air ( relative humidity rh). Place a damp item in a low humidity environment and the item moisture will equalise to the (dry) environment. Yes it really does dry clothes
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Glad you have that shed for your washing and drying. Have a lovely Christmas Ivan & Ginny! 🌲🥂
Merry Christmas to you and yours have a wonderful Christmas every one 😊
Happy Christmas
That’s pray hard that 2025 is better for us all
Great buy well done. Have a great Christmas and a happy new year 🎉
I know others have said this but the very best thing you could get is a dehumidifier. Regardless of drying your washing, it will help keep your entire home drier, warmer and mould free at relatively low cost. You can vary the settings so it only comes on when the humidistat is at the level you've set. You can also use the resulting distilled water for your plants. Keep warm and carry on!
Still thinking of getting one in the new year just needed to dry clothes quicker Thank you for watching Luke
He’s too stubborn to get one.
A dehumidifier is to keep the moisture content down, not for drying clothes. It will make a massive difference in a poorly insulated caravan.
As someone as already said put the dryer on top of the washer, save a bit of space in your shed for something else, good luck to you both and have a lovely Xmas. Keep the video's coming mate.
Hi Ivan quick maths, dehumidifier normally runs at 150w/hour, so 6 hours to dry clothes would be 900w of energy whereas tumble dryers usually run at 2kw/ hour, and they normally take about a hour maybe bit longer to dry a load, so dehumidifier is definitely cheaper to run plus added benefits of taking moisture out of rest of van, take care Steve.
Good video thank you for doing it I think some dehumidifiers can be very expensive to run. So you have to be careful.
Thanks Ivan, another problem solved then mate and a great bargain also. A Happy Christmas to you and Ginny and all the very best for the New Year. Stevie
Thanks for the update Ivan, wishing you Ginny and all the followers, a merry Christmas. Stay safe, will see you all in the garden, in the new year.
We have dehumidifiers in our house 2 in the basement it is unbelievable how much water it takes out of the air. One I empty every day and one is plumbed in. We also have a small one for our RV this was the first year we used it again what a great asset we are in a very humid and warm climate in the summer months.
Get a dehumidifier and plug in oil radiators before winter truly sets in....
well i love my dehumidifier it has a cloths dryer mode
drys the cloths
keeps the flat warm and dry too so doing two Jobs stops any condensation ❤❤
May still get one in the new year just needed a quick fix for now Thank you for watching
@@CaravanLifeUKdehumidifiers are going cheap on eBay at the moment / I just ordered one at over half price off compared to Argos
Happy Christmas & New Year to you both. Stay warm! 🎄
So glad you have dryer lovely you will both benefit from it.
I think you need to insulate your metal shed.Electrical Appliances can be damaged if exposed to frost and that shed will freeze up
Years ago I used to have my tumbler on top of my washer to save space, but if you don’t fancy that, hooks and shelves in that shed, use all that spare space
Did cross my mind Thank you Tom
Your first year in a static and mine also but I have just decamped to southern spain for three months. Worth considering for you both too.
The best option for you atm imo.
Wishing you and Ginny a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Thanks for all your helpful videos throughout the year. 🎄🙏🏻🌱
Never thought about drying washing , don't need to when you go on holiday , Merry Christmas to you both x
Spot on mate really enjoyed your stuff this year!!
Thank you Stevie much appreciated
Great idea Iven.Thanks Tim 😊
Thank you Tim
Great video old friend.
Couple of silly questions for you.
You may have shown this in your other videos and I may have missed it, but outside your van, can you park up close to it/next to it?
If your washing machine is in that wee shed outside, was it fairly easy to plumb in?
With the washer and dryer outside, the room you saved in your kitchen must be good, have you installed a dishwasher?
Thanks for the updates. It would be cool if you decorate your van this Christmas and post pics on your RUclips channel. If you don’t share anymore videos this side of Christmas, I hope you and your good lady have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Cheaper electricity on Sundays as well
good idea 👍👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you! 😊
People really need to look at the bigger picture. A typical vented tumble drier (the least efficient of the types available), typically use a minimum of 5kwh of electric to dry an 8kg load, possibly in 2hrs. Using a total of 5kwh x 45p (I can't recall your unit price, so guessing) = £2.25??
Yes a dehumidifier will take 6hrs to dry your clothes, but costs less than 20p/hr ( I've doubled the cost for your higher unit costs). The dehumidifier will also keep your van drier, which equates to a healthier environment, less chance of mould and a lower humidity environment is cheaper to heat. I mentioned ages back the meaco dehumidifiers, and the non- condenser units running down to almost 0C environments, so ideal when you leave the van unheated. You can't just quote "it takes 6hrs to dry clothes using a dehumidifier" without recognising its benefits, including health, mould reduction, heating cost reduction and cheaper than running a tumble drier! So actually " Its far better to use a dehumidifier".
Keep up the good work, stay warm (& dry with a dehumidifier). No I don't work, sell or have any financial interests in them
At £60, compared with £200 for a dehumidifier, you've got £140 to spend on electricity, so in your case you're quids in👍
Will the washing machine not freeze up in winter ? Good idea though to be able to do your own washing and drying as you say.
Regarding the dehumidifier, your viewers understand that a dehumidifier is not the best for drying clothes. But your problem is or was moisture in your van, a small one will get rid of your wet windows and damp on your quilt, and moisture in the van.
hello my friend its bloody cold alright im working a lot at the moment havent had time to watch the quizes i think people have gone mad the wind has done a lot of damage so its keeping me busy i just wanted you to know i havent for got you both merry christmas both
That metal shed you've got is cheap ( £ 199 ) but tell.the public putting it together is a complete pain to put it mildly ( 2 people job )
2 nd post be gentle with the doors ( they come of rails dead easy)
December, January and February is winter.
Winter starts Saturday, 21 December 2024 according to the Met
Thank you for watching Sheila
Hi have you looked into a Chinese diesel heater?
How did you plumb your washer in outside? Mine is in my second bedroom in my static caravan and it's terribly damp.I have my dryer in the shed outside but how to fix the washer?
Merty Christmas matey to u ànd youre missis
Think you need to redo your maths, a standard tumble drier will consume over 4 kWh of electricity running for an hour. A dehumidifier like the Maeco Dry Arete will consume 900W over six hours. Plus is dual use.
Heat pump tumble dryers are said to be the cheapest to run but I believe they're more expensive to buy. I don't envy you living on site this time of year to be honest. Didn't you originally have plans to move into a flat over Winter?
@caravanlifeuk ivan and jenny,wishing you both a very blessed christmas and a safe and healthy new year in 2025,with warmest regards Aoife
Lovely of you Thank you Maria
@@CaravanLifeUK ivan and jenny; it is actually AoifeMaria lol, mum added maria from my confirmation name and double barrelled my name to AoifeMaria, truly,wishing you and your dear wife jenny a very blessed christmas and a safe and healthy new year in 2025, and many more years of good health,happiness and blessings in your wedded life together.
I think you will have to drain down the washing machine after using it as it will freeze up in the shed.
Did you smile on the Thumb Nail?
You could actually rent your dryer out per hour, or as a community, why not get all to chip in a tenner for anew communal one, they cost nothing really, and if the site won't pay, you've lost nothing but a tenner and managed to dry clothes all winter for free next to nothing..?
Good luck with that....
6 hours to dry a load?? Are you mad?
What do you do with the washing that you cant tumble dry ! you've not re-invented the wheel think you'll find that most sheds outside caravans have a washing machine and drier inside them ,but buy yourself a dehumidifier for inside the the van , are you not site maintenance guy if so have a look at the site tumble drier ,
Who ever said dehumidifier drys cloths is an idiot full stop, the clue is in the name,
Why is your dryer on the floor save your back put it on top of the washer,
I own both a tumble drier and a dehumidifier. I've not used the tumble drier for years / since my very young kids grew up ( sick in bed, quick wash and dry in case needed in early hours), where as my dehumidifier is constantly used in winter months. It has a clothes drying setting, takes much longer than a tumble drier to dry clothes, but at a fraction of the cost, so I don't, based on experience and backed by solid financial costs, consider myself to be an "idiot". But may consider those in opposition to the above, as needing information to see the truth (ignorant of the facts perhaps, But not in a rude way). However, with factual evidence/information, hopefully no one will be classed an idiot, no matter what educated decision they choose.
Oh and a dehumidifier...removes moisture from the air ( relative humidity rh). Place a damp item in a low humidity environment and the item moisture will equalise to the (dry) environment. Yes it really does dry clothes
@macff Our dehumidifier has a laundry drying function. It's very efficient, and although it's a bit slower than a tumble dryer, it's cheaper to run.