Product review (5 stars): Yep, I'm Taking a Washer Camping....It is Happening.
<div id="video-block-R20DIM4O24IAAN" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1H5gre2yNS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91%2Bcj-uQ-pS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a camper and I have been looking at mini washers for awhile.  When the chance came up to review this one, I was excited.  Our plans this year include a few week long trips and I wanted to cut down on the amount of baggage we take on our trip.  Well, physical anyway, emotional baggage count still yet to be determined....

I was a little hesitant about how well this mini-size barbie looking version of my industrial beast in my basement would fare.  I set out with a shirt coated in peanut butter from my less than clean two year old and the stinkiest sweat socks and and undershirt I could find.  Once I unpacked it, it was still larger than I imagined, but it is still a fairly compact unit.  It would be perfect for a first apartment, a second unit or even a dorm room. Inside were a fill hose, the spin dryer clothes cap and a book of instructions tucked away at the bottom of a the washer side.

The instructions to this washing machine are almost laughable to read,  but maybe give it a shot and then just follow my review below.  There is a numbered diagram for the parts included, but it doesn't actually give you a key to figure out what they are so I did my best to interpret for you.

Here are the important highlights of the call out diagram in case you are wondering:
1. Wash water inlet (i.e., hole for water)
2. Wash time selector
3. Wash type selector (includes normal, soft or drain select)
4. Spin time selector
5. Rinse water inlet (see #1)
6,7,8. Your washer in a nutshell (It calls out a lid here, so maybe make sure you have one on yours?)
10.  Your fill hose  (Don't lose this!  This picture resembles a dead gardener snake, luckily it is not.)
11. Your clothes lid for your spring dryer (Don't lose this either, It is not a Frisbee for the dog!)
13, 14, 15.  Your spin dryer in a nutshell (Calls out a lid here too, I'd make sure you have one attached, just for good measure...)
12.  I think it's your AC plug (or an antenna for satellite, no wait, that is definitely the electrical plug.)

I'm going to summarize the rest because it made my head hurt.  Put in your water through the wash inlet by connecting the hose to the sink (which for record, probably will never work unless you have a super tiny faucet head to clamp it on) If you get super practical and impatient, just dump in a bucket of water to the level you need.  The levels are marked next to the lint trap which is the only thing that is removable INSIDE the washer...look close they are there (see my picture if you can't find them).  The small load is about 2.5 gallons, medium about 5 gallons and large about 7.5 gallons.  I wouldn't put much more in, I'll tell you why later.  Add your soap and let it swirl around a bit by turning your wash selector to normal and for about a minute to mix your detergent.  Add your clothes.  Pretend you shut the lid, but sit and stare at it with an intense curiosity of what is happening in this tiny little miniature version of the larger thing.

Once, complete, you have 2 options for rinse.  Move them to spin dryer side and fill with water to rinse with no agitation or drain the wash side and fill again and rinse with agitation.  I chose the latter.  To drain the water, select drain on the wash selector.  Ensure your drain hose is secure in a 10 gallon bucket or floor drain.  The drain works well on it's own on the small load, but for the larger loads you may have to turn it off and on again to get the drain to pull again and the large loads splash a lot and seem to work a lot harder to move around in the machine.  Once drained, toss your hose is in the washer so you don't leave a giant mess like I did and then fill your washer back up with clean water from your bucket.  Let the wash rip for a few more minutes and do this once more if you want.  Once rinsing is done, drain again and move your clothes from left to right into the spin dryer.  Set them in as even as you can and then put the Frisbee (er spin dryer lid) on the top, push down, shut the fence looking lid and then the main lid.  Sadly, you cannot watch this one in a majestic awe, it disengages if you open the top.  Set the spin selector to max, trust it's working and just let her rip.  The clothes will even out during the spin and be nearly dry when coming out.  A little air dry later and voila, a laundry mat fit for queen...or someone who just wants some clothes that don't smell like death.

This washer did a great job for such a compact unit and well, the price was right to suit my practical side.  The laundry came out clean, even the peanut butter.  I'm sure someone will laugh at me profusely while I do laundry camping, but it will be me with clean skibbies and pajamas sipping coffee and enjoying the last laugh outdoors in the peace and quiet.

DISCLAIMER: I received this product for free or at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion. In no way, shape or form, did the seller influence my reviews or opinions about this product. My reviews are my own personal experience with this product and yours may differ in nature with use.