Wet towels....

kdee69 replied on 18/10/2016 13:43

Posted on 18/10/2016 13:43

Nice and easy one for a Tuesday...how do you dry them?

I see lots of people hanging them over the wing mirrors or on airers out of windows but when it's raining, have people come up with creative ways to dry? Tongue Out

AstralRanger12 replied on 20/10/2016 09:52

Posted on 20/10/2016 09:52

We have found the best way is to use a flannel in each hand to remove as much water as possible before using ( if necessary) a towel. This results in a very wet flannel and an almost dry towel. It is much easier to carry spare flannels than spare towels.

Tammygirl replied on 20/10/2016 10:53

Posted on 20/10/2016 10:53

Oooooh, sorry, but the thought of microfibre towels on my skin puts my teeth on edgeEmbarassed It's bad enough using the cloths to clean the motorhome, they sort of catch on your fingers...Cool

brian, its not that kind of microtowel, I think you mean the ones that have small loops a bit like velcro, these type I hate myself as you say they stick and catch, especially on unshaven faces my OH reports. The micro towels we have are just like lovely brushed cotten suede feel, they dry very quickly even hanging in the van.

Tammygirl replied on 20/10/2016 10:55

Posted on 20/10/2016 10:55

We have found the best way is to use a flannel in each hand to remove as much water as possible before using ( if necessary) a towel. This results in a very wet flannel and an almost dry towel. It is much easier to carry spare flannels than spare towels.

We do that aswell when its wet weather and can't get the towels out for a good blow, as you say drying is easy and taking half a dozen flannels away takes up very little room. 

kdee69 replied on 20/10/2016 11:31

Posted on 20/10/2016 11:31

Oooooh, sorry, but the thought of microfibre towels on my skin puts my teeth on edgeEmbarassed It's bad enough using the cloths to clean the motorhome, they sort of catch on your fingers...Cool

brian, its not that kind of microtowel, I think you mean the ones that have small loops a bit like velcro, these type I hate myself as you say they stick and catch, especially on unshaven faces my OH reports. The micro towels we have are just like lovely brushed cotten suede feel, they dry very quickly even hanging in the van.

Ooh i'd love a link for those....they sound perfect

Takethedogalong replied on 20/10/2016 13:47

Posted on 20/10/2016 13:47

They are like chamois leathers for drying humans off! Much beloved of competition swimmers and divers, can be purchased from sports shops and some leisure centres, and of course online. Wring out almost dry, old ones are brilliant for quickly wiping down bathroom after a shower as super absorbent and dry quickly. Look on www.zoggs.com

N1805 replied on 20/10/2016 16:47

Posted on 20/10/2016 16:47

To avoid condensation we put wet towels in a plastic bag & hang them out when it stops raining even if that is next day.  We always have 8 towels with us (all older hand towels so not large or thick) If necessary we dry them in site tumble dryer.

Tammygirl replied on 20/10/2016 18:08

Posted on 20/10/2016 18:08

Oooooh, sorry, but the thought of microfibre towels on my skin puts my teeth on edgeEmbarassed It's bad enough using the cloths to clean the motorhome, they sort of catch on your fingers...Cool

brian, its not that kind of microtowel, I think you mean the ones that have small loops a bit like velcro, these type I hate myself as you say they stick and catch, especially on unshaven faces my OH reports. The micro towels we have are just like lovely brushed cotten suede feel, they dry very quickly even hanging in the van.

Ooh i'd love a link for those....they sound perfect

Sorry for the delay been gardening Smile

Right the ones we have are Large towels Gelert, small towels Trekmates. Both makes are classed and sold as 'travel towels' we bought them in a popular large 'Direct' sports shop Wink at this time of year you will usually find them on special offer.

TTDA love your description "chamois leathers for drying humans" Laughing perfect.

Takethedogalong replied on 20/10/2016 20:39

Posted on 20/10/2016 20:39

Oooooh, sorry, but the thought of microfibre towels on my skin puts my teeth on edgeEmbarassed It's bad enough using the cloths to clean the motorhome, they sort of catch on your fingers...Cool

brian, its not that kind of microtowel, I think you mean the ones that have small loops a bit like velcro, these type I hate myself as you say they stick and catch, especially on unshaven faces my OH reports. The micro towels we have are just like lovely brushed cotten suede feel, they dry very quickly even hanging in the van.

Ooh i'd love a link for those....they sound perfect

Sorry for the delay been gardening Smile

Right the ones we have are Large towels Gelert, small towels Trekmates. Both makes are classed and sold as 'travel towels' we bought them in a popular large 'Direct' sports shop Wink at this time of year you will usually find them on special offer.

TTDA love your description "chamois leathers for drying humans" Laughing perfect.

We sold them in swimming pools and sports centres at work! Great for packing up small, but not for wrapping round you when water runs out mid shower in van!HappyEmbarassed

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