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filrupmark
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Sep 21, 2015

Washer/dryer or washer and dryer combo ?

We Would like your thoughts on RV washing machines. Combo sets or all in one units. Splendid ,Dometic or ? . Vented or non vented units.
  • We have Whirlpool units with the dryer being vented. They work great and wash a decent size load. The dryer is not the quickest since its 110 volts but the washer removes a good bit of water on its final spin. Your campng so what's the rush.
  • We have a combo unit. It's slow but, gets the job done. We like it.
    However, our next one will be a vented model.
  • We have the Splendide Ariston washer and dryer. They are small, dryer is 110, vented and takes a good while to dry anything. Having said that, I like them. My only experience was with a combo unit in son's apartment. It took forever to wash and dry a load. Now, that has been a few years ago, so they could definitely have improved.
  • We've had the combo, now the stacked units. Both vented. DW would never go back to the combo unit.
  • Ventless units are junk. Once you try it you will know why the smart money goes with vented. The combo vs all in one debate is another ? If you have the room two pieces have an advantage. But after 10 years our all in one works very well. You just can't be on a hurry as they do rake time and small loads are important.
  • DW loves her Dometic combo. It is ventless and no hole thru the wall of our Keystone Alpine 5ver. You can't be in a rush as it takes about 3 hours per load. It is claimed to use 12 gallons of water per load. It is also very quiet.