I am new to the RVing world and do not currently own a RV. The plan is to buy a used RV in the next couple of years and Full/SemiFull time in retirement. I've started doing as much research on RV's as I can and looking at used RV sales to have a good idea what I want and what the price range should be. I haven't got it down to a specific make/mdl yet but Have me list of whats in a coach started. One of the wants I have that I have not had much luck getting info on is RV washer/dryers. I living in a RV for long periods of time to me makes having a washer/dryer a necessity. This narrows the selection substantially. So my question is is it difficult to add a washer/dryer to an RV once a suitable location is located on the coach?Thanks

It might be an enormous job to retrofit a washer/dryer into an RV that wasn't originally designed foe it. You will be far better off buying one that has one in it. The plumbing on a retrofit might be a nightmare!!

If th coach does not already have a washer and if it is plumber for a washer you will not have much of a choice as to where it s going to goIf not plumber then there is ususally a location thet would have been where the washer was supposed to go. Again not much of a choice. If npne of the above every floor plan is different so now you are knid of on your own. Another decision to make assuming you have to have a washer is do you want a combination washer dryer or stacked unit. Stacked unit will take more space than a combination. As for desireability: DW says washer or no motor home. Now that we have a stacked unit in our current coach it would have to be same again. no combination unit. I for one would not mind spending some time each week in a laundry, but wife is driving this subject.

If you had the space, I think you'd have no problems installing something like this:Washeror thisDryerActually, my wife is wanting to get these for the trailer and we do have space to put them. And they are small enough, I suppose we could use them as end-tables for the couch!

I do not have a washer/dryer in mine, But I have found that washing clothes are not a problem.. Most all campgrounds have a laundry room and most towns have a Laundromat.. For something you may only use a couple hours a week to me is not worth taking up the extra space...

Most Larger RVs 32ft + have been pre-plumbed and pre-wired for Washer/Dryer since 1994. Chances are you will find a recent model with or ready for a washer/dryer.We have a stacked Maytag set in our RV. It comes in handy.However, many private campgrounds have laundry facilities which provide a way to clean clothes plus the advantage of socializing with other campers as they do their laundry.There are several countertop washers some electric and some hand crank. These work well and will keep up with the clothes two adults use. Just hang the clothes up in the shower or outside (if allowed) to dry.

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DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
If you had the space, I think you'd have no problems installing something like this:

Washer

or this

Dryer

Actually, my wife is wanting to get these for the trailer and we do have space to put them. And they are small enough, I suppose we could use them as end-tables for the couch!
imgoin4it
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
If th coach does not already have a washer and if it is plumber for a washer you will not have much of a choice as to where it s going to goIf not plumber then there is ususally a location thet would have been where the washer was supposed to go. Again not much of a choice. If npne of the above every floor plan is different so now you are knid of on your own. Another decision to make assuming you have to have a washer is do you want a combination washer dryer or stacked unit. Stacked unit will take more space than a combination. As for desireability: DW says washer or no motor home. Now that we have a stacked unit in our current coach it would have to be same again. no combination unit. I for one would not mind spending some time each week in a laundry, but wife is driving this subject.
gswcgi
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
It might be an enormous job to retrofit a washer/dryer into an RV that wasn't originally designed foe it. You will be far better off buying one that has one in it. The plumbing on a retrofit might be a nightmare!!

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