washer -dryer combo
What are the pros and cons to having a washer -drier machine in your 5th wheel ?
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I don't disagree about the fact they are expensive - at least the Splendides are. But I believe there are also cheaper brands available.
Mine also do take up one complete closet. If I was doing it over, I would probably get the single W/D combo unit as I'm a single. Regardless, there is no rush to get done so doing multiple smaller loads is not a big deal.
Since I use mine all the time (1-2 times a week), I don't know whether the gaskets will dry up or not - assuming it's the one large round door gasket, I'm sure that would be easy to replace.
BUT I do disagree about on e thing - Mine are the Splendide brand which most of us get and they absolutely do not use much water at all. They are of the new 'High Efficiency' generation. They use about a teacup of water and spin the clothes at about a million RPMs so they come out mostly dry before heading off to the dryer. I am always tempted to pour in an extra gallon or two because it does not seem possible that clothes could be washed in so little water.
IMHO it comes down to three basic things:
1. The up front cost.
2. Can you live with the loss of closet space.
3. The convenience factor.
Having said all this, I'm not sure I would get them unless I was periodically heading out for 2 week trips or was a full timer. Easier and cheaper to just bring the dirty clothes home.
Mine also do take up one complete closet. If I was doing it over, I would probably get the single W/D combo unit as I'm a single. Regardless, there is no rush to get done so doing multiple smaller loads is not a big deal.
Since I use mine all the time (1-2 times a week), I don't know whether the gaskets will dry up or not - assuming it's the one large round door gasket, I'm sure that would be easy to replace.
BUT I do disagree about on e thing - Mine are the Splendide brand which most of us get and they absolutely do not use much water at all. They are of the new 'High Efficiency' generation. They use about a teacup of water and spin the clothes at about a million RPMs so they come out mostly dry before heading off to the dryer. I am always tempted to pour in an extra gallon or two because it does not seem possible that clothes could be washed in so little water.
IMHO it comes down to three basic things:
1. The up front cost.
2. Can you live with the loss of closet space.
3. The convenience factor.
Having said all this, I'm not sure I would get them unless I was periodically heading out for 2 week trips or was a full timer. Easier and cheaper to just bring the dirty clothes home.
