---
product_id: 71741419
title: "Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA)"
brand: "lavario"
price: "VT30198"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/71741419-portable-clothes-washer-manual-non-electric-portable-washing-machine-camping
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# 0 electricity usage 5-gallon capacity Made in USA, durable build Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA)

**Brand:** lavario
**Price:** VT30198
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Wash smart, live free—laundry without limits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA) by lavario
- **How much does it cost?** VT30198 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/71741419-portable-clothes-washer-manual-non-electric-portable-washing-machine-camping)

## Best For

- lavario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lavario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rapid Refresh:** Cleans clothes in under 20 minutes—perfect for busy lifestyles.
- • **Heavy-Duty Clean:** Patented tech handles jeans and sweatshirts with ease.
- • **Eco-Friendly Power:** Hand-powered, zero electricity—wash anywhere, anytime.
- • **Cost-Saving Champion:** Pays for itself after just 4-5 avoided laundromat trips.
- • **Ultimate Portability:** Lightweight 10 lbs design fits perfectly in RVs, apartments, and camping kits.

## Overview

The Lavario Portable Clothes Washer is a patented, hand-powered, non-electric washing machine designed for ultimate portability and eco-conscious living. With a 5-gallon capacity and durable USA-made construction, it cleans heavy fabrics like jeans and sweatshirts in under 20 minutes, using minimal water and no electricity. Ideal for campers, apartment dwellers, and anyone seeking a fast, cost-effective laundry solution on the go.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- PATENTED! Best portable clothes washer in the world. See our 2-minute video. Lavario is the only non-electric clothes washer that can wash jeans & sweatshirts.
- ECO-FRIENDLY: Hand-powered, non-electric, easy up & down motion, incredible cleaning power.
- SAVES MONEY! Pays for itself in 4-5 trips you won't take to the Laundromat. No electricity required. Uses only a fraction of the water and detergent used by electric machines.
- CONVENIENT: Portable, lightweight and easy to use anywhere. Cleans clothes in less than 20 minutes. Great for RV's, camping, apartments, dorms, delicates, exercise clothing, and more. Also ideal when you only have a few items to wash.
- MADE IN THE USA! Lavario was meticulously engineered for durability & performance, and is proudly made in the USA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand Name | LAVARIO |
| Model Info | 1204 |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 19 x 19 x 24 inches |
| Item model number | 1204 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Energy Use | 0.01 Kilowatt Hours |
| Capacity | 5 Gallons |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Part Number | 1204 |
| Special Features | Lightweight, Portable |
| Color | Blue & White |
| Control Console | Knob |
| Standard Cycles | 1 |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Fuel type | "Manual (Hand-Powered)" |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Product Dimensions:** 19"D x 19"W x 24"H
- **Brand:** LAVARIO
- **Capacity:** 5 Gallons
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight, Portable
- **Access Location:** Top Load
- **Finish Type:** Painted (White and Light Blue)
- **Color:** Blue & White
- **Cycle Options:** Delicates, Drain, Gentle
- **Item Weight:** 10 Pounds
- **Material:** Plastic

## Images

![Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61I60-cJpoL.jpg)
![Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tjOD6aexS.jpg)
![Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7126bIknF5L.jpg)
![Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71f2yknn56L.jpg)
![Portable Clothes Washer (Manual Non-Electric Portable Washing Machine for Camping, Apartments, RV’s, Delicates) (Blue & White) (Made in the USA) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EdH7+TshS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be disassembled to travel in a suitcase?**
A: No. Once assembled, it is not disassemble.

**Q: How well would you say the wringing out feature is? I don’t expect dry, but is it still super wet?**
A: The wringing out feature is utterly and completely unwell.  It takes forever to drain out, first of all, and the you have wring out the sopping wet laundry by hand.  The feature is pretty much useless.

**Q: How does the lavario spin water out of clothes?  I realuze you rinse as much as you would need to get soap out of clothing, but ring out?**
A: It does not spin the water out.   You can move the clothes from the washer basket to the bucket and press down on them with the basket.  This produces moderate results and you will want to wring them anyway so I don't bother.

**Q: How many gallons and cubic feet is the barral can part  not the piston 5 gallon part**
A: Thank you for your question and patience. We wanted to ask the inventor to confirm this information before answering. Our bucket (barrel) is 1.38 cu ft (2,393 cu in), and 10.4 gallons. We hope this is helpful. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly What We Needed for Many Thi
*by P***T on November 3, 2020*

We first caught wind of this a while back when it was only $120 or even $99 I think, I may be wrong about the $99 price tag but it has been in the "saved for later" list for a while to see it go in and even longer out of stock many times.We have been looking to add a manual of some sorts washing machine to our stock for quite some time now, moreso because we live up 2 flights of stairs in a community just to make our lives a bit easier but something like this is great to always have on hand for anything, more than just power outtages. Its also a great addition to our camping/survival gear.The unit itself is very big indeed (but also extremely light for the size and heavy duty at the same time) being able to hold more than 5 gallons of water. To that point; they say to fill it with 5 gallons. However, we tried that with a medium load and felt like we needed more (this may be a personal preference but it seemed to help more) so we filled it a little over the recommended 2/3 with plenty of room to spare still. We also used it in our bathtub with ease.I asked a question on here as to if we can take the clothes out of the basket and put them in the bottom of the wash basin, then push down on the clothes with the empty basket to help ring them out before hanging before we purchased and it yeilded no definitive answer.I can tell you firsthand now that yes, not only can you do that but the directions that come with it instruct you to do so if desired.While we have only used it a couple of times now it has by far met our needs for what we need (both home and abroad). It is quite big so it may be difficult to transport along with any other camping or other gear of sorts if you dont have a larger vehicle, but it is almost, if not a full size washing machine basin. Again what we were looking for.Its large, very heavy duty polymer material, has a pin to lock on the lid even though it locks tight as is, long thick ergonomical handle, option to squeeze ring clothes, drain at the bottom to easily swap water dirty for clean water without tipping the whole thing over and it holds quite a bit of clothes. You can even order an adapter kit with 4 pieces for only $25. This kit includes a 4 and 10' hose, a shut off valve and faucet adapter I think.Overall we are quite pleased with this product and know it will last a lifetime. Now why the old school clothes ringers that have two long rods that you hand crank clothes through to ring dry before hanging is dam near $200 on average confuzzles me....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works well if you use it correctly
*by E***A on December 29, 2018*

My portable electric washer broke and I replaced it with the lavario. There is of course a learning curve. The instructions state to leave the clothing soak for five minutes, but I found that 5 minutes was not long enough to remove stains, food or underarm deoderant residue from the clothing. If I soak heavily stained items in warm to hot water for 30 to 60 minutes, the clothes come out clean. for items with no stains, a 10 to 15 minute soak works great. I only use warm to hot water, If you use cold water only, I would recommend soaking the clothing for at least an hour. lifting the basket up and down 30 times for each load of laundry can be difficult, to save your shoulders, push the basket down and let it float back up naturally, pushing it down takes no strength at all, pulling the basket up, is a true bicep workout. Lastly, get an electric spin dryer, the lavario says to empty the bucket, put the clothing in the bottom and push down on the basket to drain water, no matter how hard you push, the clothing will still be soaking wet. I like this washer because it will never break, its quiet, easy to use and works well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy and effective clothes washing with a few caveats
*by H***K on October 21, 2018*

This definitely cleans clothes and it works really well versus other options I've tested, but a few missteps make me think it doesn't deserve the 5 star rating everyone else is giving it. Also, before you purchase, I recommend looking at the manual online. It's posted to their website and gives a few more details that might help you decide if this device is right for you.Pros:* Worked great on exceedingly bad smelling clothes and sweaty workout clothes, just okay with a bath towel with a persistent mildew smell.* Lightweight, low difficulty, and good output. Durable construction.Cons:* Difficult to dry - Clothes are soaked with water no matter what you do (as other reviewers have pointed out) even as the documentation suggests you can press out the water under the basket once finished. The best I've been able to do is leave them in the bathroom on a drying rack with a high fan on them overnight. Even twist-drying them doesn't help.* You cannot remove the handle. In fact, there's a big warning at the beginning of the manual saying you could break the handle if you try. This is problematic both because it would be SO much easier to store the thing with the handle removed, but also because if you need to return the device, removing the handle is going to break it. I didn't see anything on this when I was researching this purchase. Note that there is actually a way to do this with a flathead screwdriver and some patience, but I wouldn't bother.* Soap - No suggestion on how much soap to use or how to run multiple cycles with one bucket of soapy water. I've tried to detail some suggestions below, but that seems like a big missing piece.Suggestions for use:* Bathtub: The bin holds a lot of water that might cause problems if knocked over, so doing this whole process in a bathtub might be ideal, especially in an apartment.* Soaking - If you have time, soak clothes for 4-8 hours (overnight). Note that earth-friendly soaps will start to smell bad after ~14 hours, since the whole point of earth-friendly soaps is that they break down once they get out to the sewers. Clothes get a lot cleaner this way and you break down a lot of stubborn smells / stains. You can use this in concert with half a cup of bleach, vinegar, or baking soda (see warning about bleach below).* Bleach: This is covered in the manual, but due to some splashing with this device, use caution with bleach, including eye protection and gentle cycling. I'd recommend normal bleach (sometimes listed as "color safe") and not chlorine bleach.* Soap use: I used the following to good effect: earth-friendly HE soap, 1/2 of the first "small load" marker.* Multi-cycle: The instructions only discuss a single cycle followed by a rinse, but you can save a LOT of water and soap by re-using the same soapy water multiple times to wash lots of clothes. After your first load, take out the wet+soapy clothes, set them aside in a bucket or bathtub, and add a little more water+soap each time to make sure that it covers the basket. I've done this a dozen times with no issue, and on two occasions reusing the soapy water 3x.* Bucket: I'd recommend having a spare one on hand for adding water, holding clothes inbetween cycles, etc. It's just very helpful* Draining: You can lift the bucket out of the water and rotate it a little so that it sits above the water to ease the process of draining. After that, you can empty clothes into the bottom of the bucket and press down with the empty basket to help get more water out. If you already have a method to wring clothes, you might skip this step.* Do what the instructions say x2 - Out of an abundance of caution, I double the recommended lift-push and cycles just because I don't want to mess about with the slow process of drying still-dirty / smelly clothes.Issues* Floating basket: if the basket rises to the top of the water, take off the lid and press down on all the clothes to get all the air out. Or put a bucket on top and add something heavy to create a counterweight.* Persistent mildew smell: For clothes with a mildew smell, you might want to soak longer and go through more lift-and-drop cycles. I also like adding baking soda (add to a full container of water before any clothes). I did roughly 20 minutes and 20 lift-and-push down cycles and that was effective.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/71741419-portable-clothes-washer-manual-non-electric-portable-washing-machine-camping](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/71741419-portable-clothes-washer-manual-non-electric-portable-washing-machine-camping)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-01-29*