Did we make a mistake putting a washer-dryer in our camper?
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Fulltimer RVers Liz and Paul discuss the pros and cons of putting a washer/dryer in the camper.
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We've been full timing for 3 years and moved up to a Class A with a stacked WD. Love having it. There are some things worth the cost due to convenience and not necessarily due to a strict cost analysis.
Yes, that's an excellent point. You can't just look at whether it will provide a good return on your investment. Thanks for your comment!
@ "Seeking 70" and Liz & Paul : I agree. I'm a "convenience" guy, and although I'm always on a tight budget and not a big spender, I would gladly pay (well maybe not _"gladly"!)_ whatever it takes for the convenience of having a washer-dryer in my rig.
Great point. What is your time on this planet worth? Spending less of it at a laundry mat, and traveling to and from it are worth thousands to me. You can get money back, but you can't get time back.
We like laundromats as we get all laundry done at once. We save time by doing it all at once. While I get groceries my husband does the laundry. In 2-3 hours we accomplish both tasks for the week. We usually do it ona rainy day.
@@LizAmazingWhat is the FB link or is that only for Patreon?
Love your channel. I live in a 20 foot travel trailer so, obviously, a washer/dryer isn’t going to happen. I have to say one positive thing about laundromats. Go to the local laundromat in a little town, find the bulletin board (there WILL be one), and you can find out about every raffle, church pot luck dinner, babysitting services, and “handyman for hire” in the whole area! A whole world of information right in front of you while you do your laundry!
Hi Jeff! That's true. Laundromats can definitely be entertaining!! AND you get it done all at once! Thanks for watching and commenting!
a useful community magazine posted on the wall
I love the gift you gave to yourselves for dealing with the stress of the accident! I also love how honest you are about life's ups and downs. Thanks for sharing all of it with us!
Thank you! We love having you with us! See you in the next video.
We aren’t full-timers, but we go camping typically every month. We have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 367BHS - and when we ordered it, I also had the Splendide 2200 vented combo installed before we even picked it up when it came in. We LOVE it. Our young grandkids go with us a lot, and it’s so nice to be able to throw their dirty clothes right into the washer/dryer. It’s also nice to not have to take tons of clothes with us on trips. We paid about 1900 total for the unit & installation - and have NO regrets. We also researched all of the brands available - and Splendide always came in as the top choice.
Part timer and I can’t imagine not having my stackable washer and dryer. Makes glamping more comfortable. It also helps my germaphobe self feel better.
Can't imagine not...
Same. And I'm presently building out my van to live in. Yes... van. An 07 extended E350 high top van.
Where there is a will there is a way... 😁
We love our splendid unit. 18 years old and running strong. Couldn’t live without it.
I generally watch this channel for the intro! I love the same line Paul says in every vlog. Fun, fun!
First off love you guy's. The best part of having your own washer/dryer is that you know what was washed prior to your load unlike using a laundromat washer/dryer.👍😊
Hi Scott, that's a very good point. Who knows what was in that washer before our stuff!!!
Great to see, that another guy feels the same way, normally it's the opposite! Those were my thoughts instantly for the pro's, and or the detergents that was used prior!👍🏾
Glad you got it. I can’t imagine living full time without it. Hours spent sitting at the laundry mat kinda sucks. Looking threw my clothes to find something I can wear again gets old 😜 Cheers
Love you guys You guys are the definition of a POWER COUPLE Stay Safe travel more!
Oh my gosh, you are so sweet! Thank you!!!
We no longer RV, and we were never full-timers, but we did make a couple of cross-country trips in our big rigs. Our first motorhome came with a stacked unit. Loved it. The second one had a combo unit. I liked the stacked better, but I learned that doing a load every day in the morning kept us on top of laundry and we didn't have to pack so much when we went on trips. I threw everything in together; thank goodness for Colorguard!
Our 5th wheel had a walk-in closet, so no storage problem. Ours was a stackable unit. Didn't realize how we disliked laundry mats after installing washer/dryer. A God sent item while RVing. Love your videos. More Please 😊👍🇺🇲
We are fulltimers and we purchased a stackable washer and dryer when we purchased our 5th wheel. We absolutely love it! Cloths are cleaned very well and the dryer works just as good. I can't imagine not having one. We have the Pinnacle
824N + 860V.
For just a split second I thought when Paul opened the dryer, Liz would be in there! LOL
Oh, I love it! That would have been too funny!!!
thats exactly what i was expecting, and liz would reach out, grab the door back and slam it back shut!
I expected the very same!!!! 🤣😂. Too funny!
With their quirky endings; these 2 have started an avalanche of snickerdoodle ideas from their viewers eh!!
LOL
Good morning Liz and Paul, thank you both for the video and Take Care stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧.
We have one in our newer rig, had one in our old one and it began to leak but it was amazing when it was working. But in our newer rig, we have a place for it, and WOW! After spending $20 a week at the laundry mat in different places. When my dogs get sick or have an accident, I can just throw them into the wash. I don't have a pile of gross stuff waiting for the laundromat. However, the con to this is it can be running the dryer on 30/50 amp with no A/C because it does take a lot of amps to run. So, for the summer, we bought 2 drying racks and put our clothes on them to dry. I would not trade this for the world. It really is freedom!
Congrats guys!!! I know your loving your new combo unit!!!🤗
Thanks Lisa! We just did laundry today! Clean clothes all the time!!!
We have a 2021 GD 310 w/the combo washer/dryer and it's was great decision for us. It provides flexibility, convenience.
I bought and installed the Splendide 2100XC (vented combo as well) before I hot the road. Absolutely love it and the convenience. I generally run the wash/dry cycle normally and then if it needs a little more drying time, I flip it to one of the dry-only positions for another 10 minutes or so. It really lets you fine tune your results.
Thank you for all the tip and information been thinking about getting one Love you videos and your bike ride channel sending positive energy safe travels 🙏🏼❤️🤙🏼
Awww, thanks so much Mark! We love you!
I think you both will 💕 love the washer dryer combo.
Thanks, we already do. Can't believe how much cleaner everything is!
we are renovating our older 5R (40'..triaxle..20k)...it has a space for a combo, vent everything there. We have 100g fresh and 165 grey/black in 5R and 100g each on truck (HDT)..I've gone back and forth which one to get combo or stack, cause gonna get one or other...thank you for this, you just made my decision for me. We have a home base for summers and will only partially boondock in winter, hence the monster tanks ..
"Paul and I" had an accident... Thats a very sweet characterisation of what happened, Liz. You're a cute couple. Happy trails to you.
Awww, thanks so much! Big hugs to you!
We have had a combo unit for over 10 years . Absolutely love it !
Yay! Glad to hear!
I love my washer dryer combo it’s an older one but so much better then the laundry mat
You guys are great, i really look forward to your videos each week. Blessings!
Thank you, we love having you with us!
I really regret not getting the combo unit when we ordered our rig. I’d trade the extra bed for it right now, if we could. LOL! At home, our condo building only allows ventless dryers (separate units, but same tech). Yes, it takes a little longer, but not much. It’s also a very quiet machine that works very well.
Sometimes it's NOT the money, it's the convenience and knowing what has been in the washer you are using. And NOT having to haul your cloths to the laundry matt. I can not elaborate enough about the pluses of having a washer drier in the unit. We don't use our washer when boondocking but the longest we normally boondock is 15 to 18 days and we don't need to do laundry to survive that long. It's not always about the money.
What an excellent point! You are so right. You can't put a price on having clean clothes AND taking care of your clothes. I've had some clothes ruined by laundromats. Thanks for your comment and see you in the next video.
love you guys, you all are so smart
came here for electric bikes and I'm still watching your channel even though I dont RV :) love your inspiration
Hi Rosy! Well that is SO awesome!!! We have lots of viewers who just travel virtually with us. So you are very welcome here! Did you get an ebike? We would love to see you on the bike trail someday. If still doing research, here is our ebike playlist with reviews: czcams.com/play/PLSTkbVK0L14VAOJivDCprYn7Cs904xhBc.html
I love my washer/Dryer in the RV 🤩
Yay! It truly is the best. Can't believe we went two years without one! So happy to be able to take better care of my clothes now. See you in the next video!
After retirement. We knew we wanted to travel. RV'ing seemed the best option. Laundromats got old quick. Next rig had room for a stackable, and a large walk-in closet. Was great for us. Always knew when dryer was done. Ha Ha !!! Truly appreciate your videos. Yours and next exit are my go to. My wife and I are pushing the big 80, and Dementia. Back in sticks and bricks. Still miss RV'ing a lot. Best times of our life's. Keep doing your videos and enjoy life together ❤.
Hi Terry! So happy to hear that the two of you got out and experienced RV life. At least you did it while you could!!! Big hugs to you regarding the big D, that's a toughie for sure. Thanks for your kind words and know that we are so happy to have you with us each week in our videos! See you in the next one, hugs again from Liz and Paul
Thank you for sharing your experiences as well as the pros and cons associated with the purchase/install…
My wife and I are not RV people yet, but we’re working towards it…
The few times that we’ve needed to utilize a laundromat while traveling it’s not been too bad of an experience. However, of those few times there were a couple that we could have done without, the ones without air conditioning or the machines that don’t work properly, or smell so bad it makes you wonder what the last user put in there…
I think the convenience, as well as time savings far outweigh the costs.
Liz, I would be thrilled too about having a washer/dryer if I was rving full time. It would be an absolute must have, and I think the convenience is definitely worth the cost.
Hi Piper! Thanks so much. I'm glad I did the laundromat route for a couple years. Now I KNOW that having a washer dryer in the rig makes sense for me. I did not enjoy having my clothes beat up in laundromats. Agree that money should not be the only deciding factor when considering this. Can't put a price on convenience!!! Thanks again for your comment, see you in the next video!
Just picked up our GD3950BH...I wanted the washer and dryer put in, hubby did not see the point. We ended up buying a 2021 model that was already at the dealership and since we were giving up some of our wants, we negotiated the washer and dryer into our deal. I have not used it yet but I am so thrilled to have it in our rig. For me the convenience and cleanliness outweigh anything else. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!!!
Yay!! So glad you have a washer and dryer ow! And congrats on your new camper! Wow, just think of all the adventures you will have and all the memories you will make! Happy travels and see you out here!
Live in my 2016 Jayco Eagle 338. Bought new. Installed a Splindide (splin deed) 2100 washer/dryer combo. Love it. By myself, I wash one load per week, with occasional extra load for extras. Need to learn how to use it and how to keep it clean, etc. Great addition.
Hi Michael, we definitely love ours. The only thing we're doing to care for it is we dry the seal after using it. If you pull that flap back you will see water collects in it, we take a paper towel and sop it up.
Thanks for watching. P.
We're glad you're decision has worked out well for you. It wouldn't work for us because of our lifestyle. We've been FTing for 3 yrs in our 36ft motorhome. We like to boondock a lot, 7-8 or more months a year. The best part is being able to live in some of the most beautiful wilderness areas imaginable, and not being sandwiched into an RV space, lined up with 50-100 other RVs like sardines in a can. The savings generated by living rent free on Forest Service and BLM land doesn't hurt either. Of course there are challenges, like in any worthwhile endeavor. Stretching our limited water supply and tank capacity is one of them. We carry 110 gallons with us, which is usually enough to last the 2 week BLM and FS limit before we must move, dump and take on water. It's our limiting factor, but it's just enough if we are frugal with showering and dishwashing - our two biggest water uses. We have three, 5 gallon collapsible jugs in our compact car toad that we must sometimes fill to help us squeak by, like we did today, as our dog needed a bath and we used some extra water cooking, washing rice, cleaning fish and such, as we eat sushi often (I'm a retired sushi chef). We have a 15 gallon blue tote that just fits in our car, to haul off excess gray water when necessary.
I'm afraid that a washer and dryer would stretch our water supply a little too far. Plus there's the added electrical consumption that would require running the generator for a couple hrs. a load (about $4 in gas.) Being smaller than the big machines we currently use, it would require at least 5-6 small loads a month, or about $20 in generator gas just for laundry. Normally our 620 watt solar array is sufficient for 90% of our modest electrical needs. This doesn't take into account the space/weight capacity we'd be losing - important when you travel with full tanks as we do, nor the high initial expense of buying and installing the compact washer/drier to begin with. Then I must consider all the extra trips to town for water (which sometimes costs as much as 40 cents a gallon) and dump. All together, it seems like an expensive proposition that is not at all convenient, considering all the extra labor involved. The 4-5 months that we sometimes winter over in a FHU RV park, (not this this year, as we will be on a BLM LTVA) we also have in-park laundry facilities available that are convenient and relatively inexpensive, costing about $20 a month, similar to your experience. But if it works out for you based upon your lifestyle, that's what matters.
Thanks so much for your comment, Chip! Very well thought out about what it's really like to boondock and the different variables you are dealing with. Would love to chat around the campfire with you someday- IF you ever get to a campground! I know we would learn a lot about boondocking!
Been looking into one for my trailer. Good information thanks
Thank you for watching!!
Getting ready to add one into our 5th wheel so this was very helpful! I've heard a few horror stories of them breaking down but it seems that not overloading and using it correctly prevents those major issues. Excited to not spend all afternoon in the laundry mat!!
Yes! We've never looked back!!! Enjoy yours!
We love our washer/dryer combo. I hang all my tops, husbands shirts on a hanger on a line under our awning. I try to put less in the dryer so clothes don't get wrinkled. I love our combo
My first RV I had washer and a driver. My new RV I have the washer/dryer combo. I hope I never have to use the laundromat. The salesman said to wash a load of clothes each night, especially with water and sewer hook-ups, for the best service from the combo. It does sound like a jet plane is landing on spin, so I was pleased when y’all said it was a shaker. Mine diffidently shakes.
Safe travels…
We had a stackable in our 2009 and our 2021 has them wouldn't want to travel without them. Love my washer and dryer and my dishwasher. You got the vented kind which is very smart for the combo unit. Glad you found you like it!!
Yay! So happy to hear this. You just can't put a price on having clean clothes whenever you want!
@@LizAmazing Absolutely!
I install our myself and we didn't have the room for the separate washer & dryer, now even though we are not full timer like you guys but this work for us we figure going to some of those campsite shady laundry mat that this was ideal for us. We love our we put a few things in and forget it or we leave to go somewhere and come back it's ready for the dryer.
I bought our washer & dryer at Camping World they had it on sell and plus with my military discount I got it for less than a thousand. The dealer said when I ask that they will do it for $2300 so I look at a lot of CZcams video and install it myself that was one of the best mod I did. Oh I forgot I did drill a 4" hole in the side of the camper after I email Jayco to get the side wall diagram for it and after the hole it was a piece of cake.
had a stacked units in my 2012 Tiffin Phaeton. They were very handy.
The best part of separate units is that you can wash and dry at the same
time.
Yes, I bet they are more efficient, too. We couldn't give up the storage space and are very pleased with our combo.
@@LizAmazing _"We are very pleased with our combo."_
I'm glad to hear you say that, because a combo unit would be my preference, too. But I've heard they do a lousy job. But you say yours works well, yes?
We have the stackables in our 310 gk and my wife loves it. We don't like boondocking either.
We love our stackable washer/dryer got to do a review soon
When we built our tiny house we factored in the fact we wanted a washer dryer combo. We loved it so much so that when we ended up getting our 38' outback we found one with a washer hookup. Some things money doesn't matter. Glad you finally got one
Yes! Sometimes you can't put a value on convenience. We love always having clean clothes and I feel that I am taking much better care of my clothes. Thanks so much for your comment!
Thank you for sharing your experience with the W/D in your rig. Please give us a long term update in the future of any issues with it. We are considering going to a fifth wheel from a TT and my wife says her #1 have to have is a W/D. I am surprised nobody makes a dryer that uses propane, seems that would halt the issue of poor drying. I would think they could use a vent similar to a RV furnace to use the outside air for combustion.
Hi Campnut, we will do a follow-up on the Splendide, thanks for the idea and a propane fired clothes dryer sounds like a good idea, you might be on to something there. Thanks P.
Great video again guys! Another reason to have a machine in the rig.. laundry is hit or miss in some parks. They don't always work or are out of service. 💯 Stay safe and sending love ❤️
That's so true! Thank you!! And we love you, too! See you in the next video!
I think you guys made the right decision. Me and my wife dont full time yet but wanna eventually go that route. Your video sealed the deal with my wife. We will have a washer and dryer in our rig also. Thanks for the great information.
Glad to hear our video helped! Congrats and looking forward to meeting you in a campground someday!
@@LizAmazing that would be lovely...we hope so also.
You guy' convinced me! we are buying our first RV vry soon!
Wow! Super duper! Would be so fun to meet you in a campground someday.
We ended up becoming full time in our RV due to a fire in our condo building which destroyed or damaged a number of units two weeks before we planned to list it for sale. Nearly a year later, repairs are expected to be done in December. We recently purchased a GE ventless steam washer/dryer combo. A cycle takes 2-3 hours,. I had read that this type of machine does not dry clothes very well. The first load I ran, I reached in after a cycle and was upset to find out that the clothes felt damp. I took the load out and set them on the bed - and a minute later realized they actually were dry. My theory is that I’m feeling the steam from the machine. I have never had an issue with anything getting dry except with some delicates. A clothes rack that fits in our shower solves that problem. I am also thrilled to not have to drag clothes to a laundry. Happy with our decision.
Glad to hear this, Terri! Sounds like a good machine. So sorry you are dealing with the aftermath of the condo fire. I bet you are looking forward to December!!
We have the stackable and we love them!
Love the channel!
Yay! And thanks for commenting!! Enjoy your clean clothes and see you in the next video!
After doing the laundry I put a stackable in our 5th wheel. Worth every penny for convenience and not knowing what was washed before you. We have been to parks with no laundry facilities and not having to drive to a laundromat and being able to do a load at you convenience. We love it
Hi Liz! There is a wonderful selection of little washing machines out there that include a spin drum. I bought mine for under $275 CND. It weighs about forty pounds. I enjoy line drying my clothes so a dryer was never necessary. I absolutely LOVE it. My last camper didn’t have hookups, but the washer itself was compact enough that I could pop it in to the shower and fill and drain it in there, and then set it aside when we needed a shower. I use it all the time even for just spinning out the kids bathing suits and swim towels to dry them more quickly. My new camper has the hookup so it stays there now and I appreciate not having to move it anymore. Full disclosure, we are not full timers! I can’t do big loads in it or I would burn out the motors. However, it’s great to get a couple towels done and some t shirts and shorts. It can handle a pair of jeans or two. We always have clean socks and undies! 😂 So I hope this is helpful for anyone that doesn’t want to make a big investment but would enjoy a bit of convenience! I will try to find a link to the style I bought and post on your thread. I love your videos. We are in our forties and so not full timers yet, have kids etc, but you guys are a go to for me for educating myself when the time comes! Thank you for sharing g your experiences. Much love from Manitoba! Jen
Great information as always!
thank you, Angela, glad to have you on our team!
Love love it, clothes go in dirty and come out dry and clean!!
Thanks for this video! Good to know you like the combo. Looks great where you have it 👍Eventually I hope to get one for our class A. You just never know how your laundry loads will come out when using laundromats.....many times had to rewash a load 🤨
Hi Karen! Yes, that's happened to us. More frequently has been putting money in and finding the machine broken! When we go to newer laundromats we noticed the machines look the same size but the tub is about half the size. Same price though.... Hope you get your combo someday. Good deals to be had buying used. Happy travels to you and see you in the next video.
100% agree with the convenience factor. We find also that we don’t need to pack as many clothes for the long trips which then saves space. Our motorhome was purchased used and came with the washer dryer and I never thought of it as a must have item. But now I would never do without. If it breaks down it will need to be quickly replaced. Now the dishwasher, on the other hand, quickly got repurposed into the Vitamix storage drawer!
Oh that's so funny about your dishwasher! As you may know, Paul LOVES to wash dishes so we have no worries there! Yes, the convenience factor can't be overstated!!! It's true about clothes as well, suddenly I have more than I need and so I need to offload some. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm buying a renegade XL comes with a washer and dryer in it already and they're both so much better than anyting
Yay! Congrats on your Renegrade and on your washer dryer! You'll love it!
Good choice and a great gift for you both .
Thank you, glad to have you with us!
We are very happy we got our Washer and Dryer. Make sure to wipe out the rubber gasket on the door with each load. Easy place for mold to form. Might be better with your combo unit in drying it out.
Yes, great reminder, thank you! Glad you like your washer dryer as well! See you in the next video!
Our Class A came with the combo Splendide. We are not full time and have not used ours, but our grandkids have been asking to go RVing with us and I think it's a good thing to have. I winterized it maybe 8 yrs ago and have never even opened the door to it. LOL I was thinking about it the other day and thought maybe I should run it and make sure it works. I know several people who found the plumbed drain line still had the stopper in it and had a spill. some had problems with the water lines leaking and one even had a problem with the vent for drying. So maybe I should test it out before having to NEED it and something doesn't work. Thanks for the reminder! HUGS~Donna
Hi Donna, I agree that a test-run would be a splendid idea 😉
Thanks for watching. P.
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Thanks so much, and now we have clean clothes!!!
Yup, we'll be getting a combo for our RV 👍
Yay! Glad to hear!!!
Congrats! When I was searching for a used Class A to purchase, a washer/dryer was second on my "need" list (the first being a Chevy/Workhorse). I ended up with an RV with a stackable set, the previous owners removed the combo unit. I love not carrying laundry to the laundry mat and no need to hang around to watch your clothes. Like you said, you're already hanging around in your RV, might as well do a load in comfort.
Yep, and that's another great point. While I took my laptop to the laundromat sometimes, I really was not near as productive as I am now doing laundry at home. Happy travels to you!
Thanks for the video. We have a motorhome on order with the same combo.
Yay! I think you will love it. I am thrilled with ours and love knowing that I am taking better care of my clothes now. Congrats on your new motorhome!!!
We don't full time, but do winter in Florida. Our last 5th had the stacked/vented washer and dryer by Splendide. Loved them. New rig only has space for a combo so we got the Splendide once again but due to Covid and supply issue our dealer could only locate a non-vented one (7200XC) which I was not happy about. However, after having used it for a couple of months, we are extremely happy with it. Doesn't make our rig any hotter inside than the vented ones nor does it take any longer to do laundry. We previously knew people who had a combo unit and complained that clothes came out not dry and were wrinkled - well I only have this to say. If you don't overload your machine and remove your clothes after the cycles finish there is no problem with damp wrinkly clothing. That was the fault of the users. We're very happy with our combo and would probably get the combo again in the future even if we had room for the stacked. JMHO
Yay! Glad to hear this, you are the first we've heard happy with the ventless. Yay for that! We have not had a problem with wrinkles or heat in the rig. Like you said, some of the complaints must be operator error!
We put a vented combo Spendide into our new 5th wheel (installed it.ourselves). We've only been out in it twice, so far, but would never be without one. Love the convenience and coming home without a bag of dirty clothes.
We bought a European one just like it when we first got married in 1986. We worked night shifts so I'd turn it on while we slept and we'd wake up with clean clothes.
Love your channel, started watching even before we bought our first one last year.
So glad to hear this Mary! Thanks for watching, and congrats on your fifth wheel!
Just recently purchased our new Park model type travel trailer. It came with the same exact washer/dryer combo. We just tried it out. Stated that you can wash a larger load then dry. Take some clothes out and only dry have a dryer at a time. I put in 4 pairs of men jeans/work pants. Had to take two pairs out after first dry cycle to let the other two dry and then put the other two back in. Seems to get very hot and feels like it is steam drying the clothes even on Cotton. It sure does take a long time and be careful after opening it because it does get very hot inside. I think it is good to have especially since we have dogs. I can wash the sheet they lay on or small items like that if need be. I think the more serious part for us is making sure we winterize it properly. Safe travels.
Yay! Glad you like yours. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.
We are not full timers as you are; but we enjoy having ours in our class A as long as we are at a full hook up site. We will be traveling next week and can’t wait.
Really enjoy your very informative site.
Hi Phillip! Thanks so much for being on the A-Team! Sounds like you have an exciting trip to look forward to, hope to meet you in a campground someday. Happy travels!
We bought a used 5th wheel that already had a washer/dryer installed in it. I told the seller that it really wasn't a selling point, but after using it while out, I'm a fan. I love it and was so surprised by my reaction. If it tanks on us, we will purchase a replacement - that's how much we like it.
Yes! I feel the same way Carole. Honestly, if we hadn't had the accident we would still be going to laundromats. Now we've had one we are never going back! Thanks for your comment!
I have a portable washer n dryer in my travel trailer. Love it.
Yay! Enjoy your clean clothes!!!
Its good to hear that you like your W/D combo. Ive been debating on that, and my fifth wheel closet is like yours. I had put a fireplace in there and loved it, but Im sick of hauling heavy laundry baskets in and out. I think this year I will get the combo W/D.
So glad to hear this! Let us know how you like yours!
Ok, Liz, you are correct. I have the combo washer dryer same kind as you have. I am a Widower and I hate hanging around a Laundrymat. I try to keep my life simple and this is great. Set it all up to wash and dry my clothes in one swoop. Don't have to be there to change them to a different machine just set it, go to town, eat and come back and all done. Do not beat up my clothes. The dealer was against it only I think it hard for them to install. Did it anyway despite their negativity, the Greatest thing ever I think. The only problem I have is it will not fold a fitted sheet. If it did perfect I say. GET VID I have the combo unit all in one.
Hi Ron! So glad you stuck to your guns and got the combo unit you wanted! Yes, now if only they will make one that will fold a fitted sheet!!!! Love it! Thanks for being on our team! See you in the next video.
Some of the greatest people we have met are in a laundromat! Fortunately we have a washer and dryer in our Casita we had built in Yuma Az and we are there 6 months out of the year.
Wow, in a Casita, that's awesome!
30 years of long camping weekends to a couple week stretches. Those stretches made me know that I truly wanted a W/D when we retired to our RV. The convenience and cleanliness of our clothes far outweighs the costs. Love my LG combo! Honestly, I'd even pay more, after suffering worn out washers and dryers at many RV parks...hit and miss. The dependability of having my own machine lessens my stress level to boot!
Yep, so true. Since we did laundromats for over two years, we know we could do it. BUT we would never want to go back to them after now being able to do laundry in our rig.
*Alternative: Bought a tiny Costway wash and spinner 4 years ago (that's used for 3 loads a week). Light, inexpensive, works well. Don't need a dryer as spinner gets clothes 99.99% dry. Hang up clothes on rack for an hour or so to dry.
I'm working on my 20th day of full timing. I have a washer and dryer, and that was a mandatory thing for me. I didn't want to spend extra time in the laundry mat. I work full time so time is precious. With the in house washer and dryer, I'm free to do loads whenever is convenient. Lots of time at night. It's really hot in Texas right now, so I do at lease one load a day. So far so good. I think time is the most precious thing we have so being able to skip the L mat makes the investment well worth it.
Yay, congrats on your new full time life!!! And an excellent point about time being the most precious thing we have. Enjoy your new adventurous life!
You guys are AOK and do a good job on your vids thanks. I have the $100.00 plastic washer spin dry in the back of the truck, it's a little better then using a rock down by a creek.
Sounds way better than a rock in the creek!!
Buy one of those pole hangers for the back seat of your pickup, it hangs off the hooks across the back seat, that's where we hang our winter coats a jackets! Works great, it only takes up about half of the space of the back seat and isn't in your mirror. Of course that depends on how many winter coats you have! 😄
Now that's a great idea!!! We don't have tons and are glad we could keep them in their spot by getting the combo. If we get lots more hanging clothes now we know where to keep them, thanks to your comment!
We got our Splendide washer-dryer stackables in ours about a year after we bought our Montana in 2016. Best decision we ever made. Never had one issue. (knock on wood). One thing you mentioned was convenience but also the days you spend seating waiting. It takes away the time you have left. After all, we are doing this because we love the lifestyle 😀
So true. We are living life more with having it in our rig! Happy travels to you!!!
Even though I have plumbing in my rig for built in.... I decided to purchase a used Haier HLP21N Portable Washer machine used for $100, and easily replaced the $6 drive belt. the17" footprint fits exactly in my shower/tub. Hooks with quick connect water to shower supply and hang the drain on the water knob. I easy remove it when Shower needed to shower. Best to raise it couple inches, and I lucked out with a small heavy duty refrigerator adjustable plastic stand that has level bubbles... used to make it precise if needed. Many settings and nicely one load Washes 2 good size each load, 2 jean, 2 shirts, 2 under ware, 4 socks and pillow cases! Drying? well Mostly let solar take of it, otherwise take two or three loads to the local laundrymat. Save money and time.
Sounds like a winner! Yay! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love my Kuppet. So small footpring, and the fling wring!
I will have to google Kuppet, sounds like a good gadget!
@@LizAmazing Look at other brands and reviews too, but I sure like this one.
I converted my second bathroom into a laundry room. I got an LG 2.4 cuft. Ventless combo. Cost me 1200. I did the conversion myself. I've had it for 1 year and a half. We are full timers with 2 kids so it was worth it for us. We were spending near $100 a month before hand. It has paid for itself already.
How well does it work? I've heard the ventless ones don't dry very well.
I would absolutly say yes....... ive used several types of "portable" washers. The double bin with the wash side and spin side works well enough but is still manual and can be a bit of a pain. The newer top loader mchines are great. Fully automatic. Hooks up to the kitchen sink or most basic faucets. Light enough qnd compact enough to roll into the closet when no on use. Black and decker makes a few. Comfee is the brand I have works great. Ive used panda machines. They also have small portable electric dryers however i just hang my stuff up it works out fine. I got my comfee on amazon prime day i pqid a total of 200 after tax.
I'm ok with doing laundry all at one time at the campsite. I also hang dry a lot of my clothes. I do have my own washer/dryer in my seasonal RV spot in Florida in my shed. However I'm there for 5 months in one spot
I think it's nice to have it! especially if you have limited clothes and can wash it to wear it again. i'm definitely one of those people who easily sweats and does a lot of walking, too. so i am always washing my clothes
First motorhome had a combo. Better than not having one. Second motorhome had a stacked washer and dryer. Loved it. Wouldn't RV without it. We drove over 70,000 miles in six years of motorhoming, including to/from Alaska. Had a couple of failures which I repaired myself. We normally used full hookups so never had a water usage/dumping issue. We obviously had more storage in our diesel pusher than a fulltimer may have in a fifth wheel, so closet space wasn't a real issue.
Glad to hear. Every Class A we've looked at has had room for a stackable washer dryer. that's so cool that you have driven 70,000 miles over six years of touring the country. Paul and I hope to do the same! Happy travels!
We have a washer-dryer combo in our 38 ft diesel pusher motorhome... In our experience the small size of a load of clothes and the time required to wash and dry limit our usage to "occasional"... Spend two days doing the week's laundry in the coach or take it to a laundromat and have the whole thing done in an hour and a half... If you have a few "dainties" or items you need right away then yes, the convenience of doing the wash in the coach is worth it...
Yes. It's not for everybody. Honestly, if we had not had the wreck we likely would still be going to laundromats. We did that for over two years. But now that we have our combo, we love it. We do laundry once every two or three days. Glad you found something that works for you! Happy travels!
Much smaller loads, 150 Lbs for our splende combo. We love ours just have to keep up more often
Wish I had one in mine. Laundry Mats become a dreaded chore.
Love our splendide stackable. So convenient to do laundry. And no dirty laundry mat.
We got a new 2021 GD Momentum 376ths and had the dealership put in the same combo unit as well.
Yay! Congrats on your new toyhauler and enjoy the washer/dryer- we love ours!
Washer and dryer have always been on our must have list. We had been in the "no" group for a combo unit, but are hearing more positive reviews about them. Periodic updates on your experiences with it are greatly appreciated.
Thank you Dave & Laura. Yes, we fully expected to have to get the stackable, we are very pleasantly surprised with the combo. We will keep you posted if there's any change in that status. Have a great weekend!
The key is to get the vented model. You do NOT want all of that humidity being discharged inside your trailer and you can buy the combo in either vented or non-vented.
for me...i am a singe guy who will be using the 5th wheel maybe 3 times (week or two) per year...having the same washer/dryer you have, not only is saving me from having to babysit my laundry at the laundromat, but will most definitely increase the value of my camper should i decide to sell!!!!
Glad you did this! I was wondering if you would install a w/d in your unit. While we don't RV full time (just part time) when we do, I hate having to use a complex's laundromat. I was even thinking of those "spin" washer's (that would have been fun "not"). You won't regret installing one !!!!
Thank you! We love ours!! Thanks for being on our team, Colleen!
We have a 30' Vista, I wish it had a washer dryer, but that is short for one...next coach will have one!
You two are awesome I really enjoy your channel thanks guys
Thank you, Billy, we love having you with us!!!
@@LizAmazing maybe sometime y'all can tell us about the spookiest night you've had 🤔 that would be fun to hear thank you for what you guys do👍
@@kingofthenorth6856 yes, it would be fun to sit around the campfire!
Guys just not having to use a washer that who knows what’s been put in there. Just look around the laundry room. Always filthy And a toy hauler is the answer . We have ours in the garage area and fits perfect so we purchased the Mac daddy LG all in one and it’s been awesome. yes a full size one. hope you get your home back soon.
Thanks! We are back in our camper and enjoying life! And, yes, so many things to love about a toy hauler! Happy travels!