Thanks for the warning/update. We made a big deal out of having the Splendide included in the purchase when we first ordered our MH. Like you, we have found that it is seldom used when we travel. The small load capacity means that it will wash a handful of underthings, or two towels, and each load takes many hours to complete. So, it is used when we take the grandkids to the beach to quick clean towels or socks...most of the time we gather up a few large loads and head to the Laundromat at the campground. Seems like the highly rated campgrounds we pick have excellent Laundromat facilities. In our next MH we have already decided to skip the washer dryer and keep the extra storage space.
JMHO