RV washer/dryer

[nunya]

We have a 2007 Montana 3400RL on order, should be in the end of March and want to have a washer/dryer installed prior to pick-up, just wandering who is using what and what works best... ... ... . the separate stacked or the combo units? I`m sure some of you seasoned full timers can help out a future full timer, Thanks for the help as always.

 

[SDancy]

I have a stacked two piece washer and dryer and I love them. Some of the people I work with have the one piece combo unit and are always having trouble with them!

 

[Dutch & Di]

Washer/dryer

Oo. We second the stackables!!! Have had ours for 10 years and just love them. They hold more than the combo's and a big plus if you happen to have a lot of laundry to do, you can start a second load while the first load is drying. Diana

 

[Jim Smith]

Don't get a combo unit, you can only do one thing at a time. Mine is a Sears model ,two separate units in our Rv , but we have another one at our summer home which is a Sears single unit, dryer over the washer.

 

[RJOL]

I have a stacked two piece washer and dryer and I love them. Some of the people I work with have the one piece combo unit and are always having trouble with them!

I have used a Splendide combo unit since 1996. I have never had a single problem with it. In fact, when I traded my 1996 Alpenlite, I moved the unit into our new HitchHiker. If you have no constraints on room, and you want to do household sized loads routinely, then the stacked units are probably the best choice. Very few 5ers under 33' have a dedicated space for a washer and dryer. In fact, the Montana 3400 floorplan (38'+) puts it essentiall in the main living area next to the front door. We use ours to supplement our clothing needs and it does small loads very well. Just another opinion...

 

[JimBob24]

We just bought a Montana 3475RL and I asked a lot of people the same question. Several said that the single units dried too slowly, even with an outside vent. Everyone I talked to with the stackables liked them, so I had the dealer install the Sears stackables before I took delivery. We just finished a 3 month trip and they worked great! With the Sears units you can only use one at a time but that is obviously true with the singles too. I also like the fact that I can have any Sears service center do warranty work or make repairs if needed.



As RJOL mentioned, yours, like ours, will go in a closet on the right as you enter the entrance door, but our stackable was very quiet and with the closet door closed you really don't notice it.



It sure is nice not to have to go thru the hassle of the campground laundry and wonder what was in the washer or dryer before you used it!



Jim

 

[RJOL]

... Several said that the single units dried too slowly, even with an outside vent...

This is 100% correct. The combos run on 110V AC power, so the dryer is not running on 220V and they take longer to dry a load. It's not too bad as the load is smaller then a full size unit, and we only use it when we are connected to park power. If it takes a little longer, it's not that important. Outside venting is critical. You're going to put a lot of moisture into the inside of your trailer if it isn't vented. Another point to consider is the amount of water you will use in a stackable unit, versus a combo. The combo uses lots of water (I imagine the stackables use a lot more) and you had better be hooked up to full hookups as you will be dumping your grey water pretty quick doing laundry. Keep your grey water tank valve open while doing laundry or you're going to get a nasty surprise... :-laf

 

[RustyJC]

We had the non-vented (condensing) Splendide combination unit in our previous 5th wheel. Although it never gave any problems, its performance was..... well, when we bought our current 5th wheel, we didn't even bother moving the Splendide into it. If we get another washer/dryer (we're not full-timers), it will be the stackable pair.



Rusty

 

[Prairie Dog]

There was a discusion on this a little while back. Some folks are using Sears stackable propane units with great success.

 

[nunya]

sounds like the Sears stackable is the way to go... ... ..... now if I only knew for sure whether its a 24" or 27" space in the Montana 3400RL? Thanks for all the replies, keep them coming, I knew I could count on the TDR`s to come thru! Makin life easy, wife appreciates the replies too!!

 

[JimBob24]

sounds like the Sears stackable is the way to go... ... ..... now if I only knew for sure whether its a 24" or 27" space in the Montana 3400RL? Thanks for all the replies, keep them coming, I knew I could count on the TDR`s to come thru! Makin life easy, wife appreciates the replies too!!

You will want model 88732 which is 27. 25" in depth and 120V. The 24" model is 240V. You can see it at :



http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...ubcat=Stacked+Laundry+Centers&pid=02688732000

 

[RJOL]

If you have a Sear's Outlet store near your location, take a look there. You can save a couple of hundred dollars for one that will have the full warranty, but might have a scratch or dent in it...



http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/dpp.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=Splash&cat=Outlet&splash=true

 

[Jim Smith]

You should be able to use the Sears washer and dryer at the same time.

 

[RJOL]

You should be able to use the Sears washer and dryer at the same time.

The Montana model he is looking at has 50amp service. A lot of fifth wheels come with 30amp power and this may be a problem if you turn on everything at once (air conditioner, washer, dryer, microwave).

 

[JimBob24]

You should be able to use the Sears washer and dryer at the same time.

The Sears stackable unit commonly used in RV's has one common power cord for both units. There is a switch on the unit which selects either the washer or the dryer. Both will not run at the same time.