rv washer dryer 220 v ?

[Grizzly]

grizzley,

gas would be great,just tell me where to find a small 24 inch unit and ill get it.

ive looked everywhere and i dont think they are avaliable.



in my 01 toy hauler i have a maytag atlantis wash and lp dryer.

I know one is not available, but why can't an RV appliance manufacture produce one. I mean why not, they make LP generators, LP refrigerators, LP furnaces and LP water heaters.

 

[JStrasser]

The change from using natural gas to propane must involve metering internals in the dryer itself (possible a relatively simple swap of parts). We use a propane gas dryer at home- nobody has natural gas around here- looks just like what we used to have when we lived in the NYC area and had a natural gas line coming in from the street. Consumption might be a concern- even with two 40# bottles- we have a 300+ GALLON propane tank buried in the ground on the side or our house.



But any gas dryer sold in a rural area probably is set up to run on propane.



Good luck,

John

 

[Prairie Dog]

Maybe this site will help:



http://users3.ev1.net/~crossstitch/RVWiring/wiring.html



Good luck...

Good site Rick, did anybody else check this out?

In short it says the 50 amp outlet is indeed 220v and that some bigger high end motor coaches have 220v appliances. It also says that aside from those few rigs, all other RV's operate their stuff off 120v even though both legs are available at the RV's panel. It sounds like you could install a 220v dryer but may have to replace or alter the breaker panel.

 

[Weatherly]

I live in a toyhauler full time. Have Sears stackable washer and dryer. Dryer is 110 and has been converted to propane. I can dry six loads in it and not make an dent in a 40lb propane can



Bobby

 

[LEPage]

I would bet if you tried a Whirlpool model #LDR3822PQ1 you would be very satisfied. That's what we have in our new Supreme. Stay away from any 2 piece that say Majestic or Splendid(same units w/diff. name), thats what the factory put in ours and it was a bunch of ****. After much fighting with them, we got them to put the above dryer & Whirlpool #LHW0050PQ front load washer in the coach, and they are great. When the clothes come out of the washer, they are nearly spun dry, which is what makes the biggest differance in drying time. As for the all in one W/D, what kind of moran even came up with that? Been fulltiming for over 8 years, & been there, done that.

 

[RJOL]

... Stay away from any 2 piece that say Majestic or Splendid(same units w/diff. name), thats what the factory put in ours and it was a bunch of ****.

There are always tradeoffs to any purchase you make for your RV. I happen to own the Splendid washer/dryer combo and it works just fine for me. While I agree that this might not be a good choice for a family that is full timing, due to its load size and drying with 110V, it is just fine for those of us that only go out 5 or 6 times a year (a week at a time).

... After much fighting with them, we got them to put the above dryer & Whirlpool #LHW0050PQ front load washer in the coach, and they are great. When the clothes come out of the washer, they are nearly spun dry, which is what makes the biggest differance in drying time.

I'm sure this is a fine setup. Does the dryer run on 110V or 220V?

... As for the all in one W/D, what kind of moran even came up with that?

Probably some "moron" that wanted to design a setup that will do a limited amount of clothes at one time, take up as little space as possible, and deliver it for under $1,000. I think you should remember that one shoe doesn't fit all situations. My setup works just fine for me...

 

[Aliff]

thanks for all your imput.



LEPage. how long does it take to dry a large load in the whirlpool dryer?

how many pair of jeans can you load in washer?

can you run both units on one outlet... ... 20 amp breaker?

 

[Aliff]

how bout it LEPage??

 

[LEPage]

I would say the dry time to do a "large" load is about the same as if you filled a normal dryer with a "large" load, an hour or so. The dryer has a timed dry and an auto cycle... . I'm want to say that yes they will both run off a 20A breaker, but if your rig has W/D prep, there should be two outlets in the closet to connect them. I just checked and both the washer & dryer are marked 120V-12A... . As for how many pair of jeans in the washer, I've never really counted as I'll put a coulpe pair of jeans, welding shirts, & tees in all together. I do know the book said it could handle 16 full size bath towels. I just believe it's easier on everything to not try to do 6 or 8 pair of jeans at the same time. The spin cycle on the washer really makes the biggest differance in dry time. I can tell you this, your furnace will run a bunch when it's 15* out and the dryer is running.

 

[RJOL]

If you do have one of the "Splendid" type combo units (or any other type), make sure you cleaned the lint trap regularly. It is located where the vent hose attaches to the unit, on the upper back left part of the unit cabinet. If you don't, your drying time will be FOREVER!!! On one of the trailers I owned, Alpenlite installed the unit in the lower part of a closet and then covered the unit with a wood shelf. It has a small access cover in the back (over the vent) that was screwed down. Nowhere in the Alpenlite owners manual did it say to use this access to clean it out. After our loads of wash started to literally take over two hours to dry, I stated investigating and found the vent almost completely clogged up... Also... It will significantly reduce your drying time if you shake the clothes out after the washing cycle. The washer spins them into a tight ball around the washer drum and they will dry in that ball if not shook out...

 

[Aliff]

thanks for the imput.



lots of help.



i ordered whirlpool w/d today



cant wait to get it in.

 

[SSage]

Yes to propane dryers.

I like the LP dryers. Kenmore makes 24" units. I currently have a 24" Kenmore Laundry Center in my 5th wheel. The LP conversion kits are a simple install, I used the Splindide chrome vent kit and added a metal flex duct from Ace Hardware. I prefer propane dryers for the faster drying time, reduced power use when your on 30 amp and its great when boon docking when the genny is working hard to keep up with it all. I would guess a 30 pound bottle would last most people two months or so. I have over 40 loads through mine right now. My dryer propane supply is isolated in my toy hauler garage so I can judge how much it burns. I can wash and dry one load per hour with ease, maybe two loads if its not heavy towels etc. Towels and jeans take 45 min, less heavy stuff takes 30 min to dry.

 

[Pawpaw]

Excuse me for jumping in, since I know nothing about RV units.



In years past (don't ask how many) most home 220v dryers used one 110v leg for the motor and the other 110v leg for the heating element. They didn't really use 220v at all.



Some even had instructions on the back for converting it to 110v operation by simply moving one wire.



If your dryer is indeed set up this way, you could either convert it =or= run it from two separate 110v circuits so you won't pull too much current from one.



When I was stationed in Europe, I had to convert my dryer to 110v operation and change the cord to a 3-wire 110v (US standard). Then I ran it off a 1600 watt 220/110 transformer.



For any who don't already know, European power is one 220v phase, not two 110v phases like we use.





Bob

 

[Grizzly]

I like the LP dryers. Kenmore makes 24" units. I currently have a 24" Kenmore Laundry Center in my 5th wheel. The LP conversion kits are a simple install, I used the Splindide chrome vent kit and added a metal flex duct from Ace Hardware. I prefer propane dryers for the faster drying time, reduced power use when your on 30 amp and its great when boon docking when the genny is working hard to keep up with it all. I would guess a 30 pound bottle would last most people two months or so. I have over 40 loads through mine right now. My dryer propane supply is isolated in my toy hauler garage so I can judge how much it burns. I can wash and dry one load per hour with ease, maybe two loads if its not heavy towels etc. Towels and jeans take 45 min, less heavy stuff takes 30 min to dry.

Another plus for LP dryers, I will talk to to some RV Manufactures to see if they will talk to their appliance providers to make LP dryers for RV's.

 

[Aliff]

should i run both units on the same outlet?

it has #12 wire.

thats the whirlpool units.

and does anyone know where i can find a over flow pan for the washer?







thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Grizzly]

should i run both units on the same outlet?

it has #12 wire.

thats the whirlpool units.

and does anyone know where i can find a over flow pan for the washer?







thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can try running both and if you trip a breaker then you know not to do that again. Any plumbing supply house should have the overflow pans.

 

[rwerner]

I have been an electrician for over 30 years and I would like you to show me a 50a single pole breaker or a 2pole breakor that runs the same phase from a panel.

 

[jacqnbill]

Excuse me for jumping in, since I know nothing about RV units.



In years past (don't ask how many) most home 220v dryers used one 110v leg for the motor and the other 110v leg for the heating element. They didn't really use 220v at all.

Bob

I respectfullly disagree with your statement. The motor, timer and all components except the heating element use 110 volts. The heating element uses 220 volts (across) both 110v legs.



Bill Davis