GorillaLine Retractable Clothesline for RVs and Small Spaces on the Move

Doing laundry in an RV or camper van is one of the more annoying parts of van life. But a good clothesline setup makes it genuinely manageable. GorillaLine Max was designed for exactly this — compact, retractable, handles a real laundry load, and doesn't get in the way when you're driving.

Why RVs Need a Retractable Clothesline

The typical alternatives don't work well in RVs:

• Freestanding drying racks — Fall over on the road, take up floor space you don't have, and need to be stored somewhere when driving
• Bungee/twist lines — Low weight capacity, clothes bunch and don't dry properly, stretch out over time
• Over-door hangers — Fine for 2–3 items, not a laundry solution

A retractable clothesline solves all of this: it mounts to a fixed point and retracts completely when you hit the road. Zero storage needed. Zero floor space when retracted.

RV Setup Options

Inside the RV: Above the Sink or Shower

Mount the GorillaLine housing above one wall of the kitchen area and run the cord to a hook above the opposite wall. Many RV kitchens have 60–90cm of clear wall span above the countertops — enough for a full clothesline run. Alternatively, mount above the wet bath/shower where drips are a non-issue.

Inside the RV: Along the Length

In Class B vans, a line running longitudinally (front-to-back) between cabinet faces works well. Mount near the ceiling so clothes hang freely without blocking movement. Retract completely before driving.

Outside the RV: Between Two Posts or Walls

When parked, GorillaLine Max works beautifully mounted between two external points: a post and the RV exterior, between two trees, or between your awning support and a stake. This gives you full outdoor capacity when parked at a campsite or RV park.

Note: Remove outdoor setups before driving. The retractable design means the cord end just unclips from the hook — 10 seconds to take down.

Mounting in an RV: Material Matters

RV walls are typically fiberglass, aluminum, wood paneling, or thin composite — different from residential drywall. Use appropriate fasteners:

• Aluminum walls: Self-tapping metal screws work well
• Wood paneling: Standard wood screws, pilot hole recommended
• Fiberglass exterior: Drill carefully to avoid cracking, use large washers to distribute load
• No-drill: Adhesive strips are a good option for interior RV walls where you can't or don't want to drill

Laundry Strategy for RV Life

• Wash at laundromats when available, air-dry back at the RV — laundromat dryers are expensive and hard on clothes
• Hand-wash small items (underwear, socks) at camp and dry on the line overnight
• Use a high-speed spin at the laundromat to start with minimum moisture
• Run the line outside the RV when parked in sun — clothes dry in 2–4 hours in warm weather