We lived in a fifth wheel for three years, with a Splendide. It was great, once we realized the limitations of the unit. Do NOT overload it!
Also, be sure to get the VENTED version, not the condensing one.
We would run one or two loads per day, usually in the morning and evening.
It was wonderful not having to spend half a day in a laundromat, and, we always knew exactly what had been in the washer before we used it!
If wqe ever go full-timing again, it WILL be in a unit with the washer/dryer!
CM1, USN (RET)
2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10
Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ
Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly
Toy: 1977 Dodge W100 CC SWB, 3/4 ton axles & springs
"When seconds count, help is only minutes away!"
We are full-timers and have the unvented Splendide. Sure, it is not perfect and the loads are small, but we love having it. We usually use CG's with full-hookups; if you are a boondocker it may not be as important to you.
Sandie & Joel
2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12
2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ with ReadyBrute tow bar/braking system
Official WiFiRanger Ambassador WFRAMB303
Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels
I don't think I want to do a tiny load of laundry daily, butwould rather spend 2 hours at a laundry mat once every two weeks. That is what I have been doing for years.
It would be nice if the built in washer/dryer was about 2.5 - 3 cubic feet, would handle a large blanket, but they don't.
I don't stay in full hookup sites often, thus my desire not to have one.
I do have a Fisher Paykel dishwasher, and use it at least twice a week. Single drawer, it is just below my sink.
siggyd777 wrote: Yes,go for the separate washer and outside vented dryer.
The combined units are not so hot,but better then nothing,I guess.
we have a stacking washer/dryer combo in the M/H and the splendid XC
in the outdoor kitchen.The splendid XC is as good as or better than the combo stacking for washing but for drying the stand alone dryer is more effective
If you have the option, get the stackable. We have the Bosch stackable w/220 dryer. Load size is very close to what we use at home and dryer is fast. Need to have the 10kw generator to make the dryer work or 50amp shore power. Not a problem so far and we can wash and dry two loads in a couple of hours or less.
2005 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV 42'
04 F450, 6.0 auto, 4:30 rear; BrakeSmart; 50 gal aux.tank, 01 HR Presidential 35CKS, 3 slides, axles flipped; TrailAir Pinbox. pin weight 2760. Total gross TV and 5th: 24,060 lbs.
Highly recomend the splendide combo. Has worked well for us for almost 9 years of full timing. We will be changing it out this year for the newer model. Its getting a little quarky but still runs.
2003 Revolution 40C Class A. 2002 Vanguard 22 foot Class C. Diesel smart car Toad or pulling a 2009 Timeout Tent Trailer.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but rather by the moments that take our breath away.
barlow46 wrote: If you have the option, get the stackable. We have the Bosch stackable w/220 dryer. Load size is very close to what we use at home and dryer is fast. Need to have the 10kw generator to make the dryer work or 50amp shore power. Not a problem so far and we can wash and dry two loads in a couple of hours or less.
the 110 dryer works well and no extra and exspensive rewire system required
Offline
