Forum Discussion
- LwiddisExplorer IIPull a modified utility trailer with a W/D? Extra storage for toys too.
- KD4UPLExplorerI've never heard of a W/D in a Class B. There was 1 or 2 truck campers offered with the option. I think maybe Chalet or Host had it.
- routefortyExplorerYou're looking at a total living area that is probably smaller than the bedroom in your 5th, in which is fitted your living room, bedroom, kitchen, bath, & storage. Now where could we put a W/D :h. Maybe a 5 gallon bucket with a toilet plunger for the washer & a rope for the dryer? :W Gary
- ryegatevtExplorer IIThere is also the ever-present consideration of weight, always an issue with a van. And even if you could find a space to fit a washer I think there might be and issue with water management as well.
- SkiMoreExplorerI wonder if you could fit one of those small combo W/D machines in the back of a
Travato 59G in the storage area under the bed. - ctilsie242Explorer III looked at this, and for the most part, a W/D in the precious little space a "B" has is not worth it, unless you have a trailer (as mentioned above).
Here is how I am going to address the W/D issue:
1: If I get a trailer, I'll buy a vented W/D combo. That way, all the humid air heads outside and doesn't affect air quality inside the trailer. Plus, ventless W/Ds have to have extra components for dehumidification, which adds complexity, and the clothes tend to wind up slightly damp.
2: Until then, I will use a retractable clothesline (if the class "B" doesn't have a hanging bar in the bathroom) for the inside dryer. With the bathroom vent open and a Vornado fan-forced heater aimed at the clothes, it will do a decent job in winter. For washing small items, the five gallon bucket, a specially designed plunger, and Bronner's soap will suffice. Simple, but works well, and takes up relatively little space (the bucket can be used for storage when not in use.)
About Motorhome Group
38,705 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 14, 2025