, with families and couples all over the country . In most , there's almost all the essentials already built in to set travellers up for nomadic life, but sometimes you do have to stop for groceries, to refuel and do a quick clothes wash. While pulling over for supplies is inevitable, one Aussie couple, currently touring the nation in their caravan, found a handy way to wash their garments on the run — all thanks to Temu.
Taking to social media, Peter and Torhild Parkinson shared their success using the device. "Want to see something cool," Peter said online. "12 volt off-grid, $40 Temu wash machine.
Chuck the water in, chuck your jocks in, bit of soap — press the start button, and away it goes. "This thing runs on a 240 volt adapter, or we actually use the 12 volt plug out of our TV. Don't know how long it's gonna last, but we'll give him a crack anyway.
" In the video, the machine, about the size of a kitchen bin, is seen washing a full load of washing for the pair while their caravan is parked behind. Australians responding said they thought for a washing machine, $40 is "good value". "From Temu that's not bad," one person said.
"These are great for camping if you're away for a couple of weeks," said another. "So cool," said a third. Another person asked if the couple had noticed "any cons" yet.
Peter said in response: "Yeah — the spin cycle is pretty average, but...
it uses a lot less water [than a regular washing machine]." Previously, another caravanning family reve.