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Washer and Dryer Advice!

fallonator22
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We are looking to get a washer and dryer for our Sandpiper. I have read about both combo and stackable options and think stackable will probably be the best way to go. Just curious what everyone uses, how tall/wide they are, and how they work for you??

Also, I have read you have to have sewer connections for the stackable? If so, how would that work? I see where the water connections are, where you would drill for the vent in the wall...but other than that....??
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memtb
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djousama, I guess we kinda "dodged a bullet there", we keep that line closed. We don't use the ice maker. Also, the same with water filter at kitchen sink.
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl

djousma
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memtb wrote:
djousma, The last part of your comment is very valid....I failed to mention that. However....I was more "wasteful" than you. I probably sent a gallon or maybe more out the drain. Call me paranoid! 😉


Yep! Thats my middle name. We must be related. Wyoming, Michigan, it gets pretty cold in the winter. Dont need any surprises in the spring with any of the "fancy stuff". Waterline to the residential refrigerator is another one. That line runs from the heated basement area, outside the coach, back into the slide that the refer is located. So, have to beware of camping in early spring or late fall where it gets below freezing at night. That thin line will freeze pretty quickly where it is exposed to outside air.
Dave
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2017 Forest River Cardinal 3850RL

memtb
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djousma, The last part of your comment is very valid....I failed to mention that. However....I was more "wasteful" than you. I probably sent a gallon or maybe more out the drain. Call me paranoid! 😉
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl

djousma
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Have the whirlpool stackables. usually, the dryer vent has to be cut into the body of the trailer. We ordered from factory installed, so they did that for us.

As for the comment about winterizing, no problem. Just run (separately), hot cycle long enough to see A/F in the tub, then go directly to spin cycle, that will pump everything out, including the A/F through that pump. then repeat on the cold cycle, again long enough to see a/f in the tub, and then run the spin/drain cycle again. In all, probably uses 1/2 a gallon of a/f or more, but better safe than sorry. Then you are done (with the washer winterize)!

EDIT: the other thing I would mention, is that the washer is Not the first thing that I winterize. I've already run a/f through all the rest of the waterlines at this point, so what water remains is whats left in the water pipes from the last "tee" in the lines to the washer itself, not all the way from the waterpump.
Dave
2016 F350 Lariat 4x4 FX4 SRW CC SB 6.7 Magnetic Metallic
2017 Forest River Cardinal 3850RL

azjeffh
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Have Spendide stackables with a vented dryer. Had to talk the wife into it. Now she would never do without.
Jeff
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memtb
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memtb wrote:
You may consider the drain connection being put in the grey tank drain line downstream of tank, but upstream of grey tank drain block valve (if possible). Just be "very" certain that your dump valve is open! I believe that the thought behind this, is just in case your level indication is incorrect... you cannot have an overflow issue.



In this post...I mentioned plumbing your washer downstream of the gray tank and "Not" into the gray tank!!!!

The reason I suggest this is.... I just (this morning) winterized my washer. If you are plumbed into the tank you can not "visually" witness the washer pumping the antifreeze to drain. If you get a good pink color from the open ended sewer connection....then you know that you have thoroughly "winterized" the washer lines and pump. If it goes to the tank... you will never know if you got a "good" winterization! Again...just my 2 cents worth!
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl

Greentow
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Had Kenmore stackable units in previous rig. Would not fit in the new Creek, had to co to Splendide units, (stacked but seperates).
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memtb
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You may consider the drain connection being put in the grey tank drain line downstream of tank, but upstream of grey tank drain block valve (if possible). Just be "very" certain that your dump valve is open! I believe that the thought behind this, is just in case your level indication is incorrect... you cannot have an overflow issue.
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl

stickdog
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We had the all in one Splendidi 2000 in our present 5er getting the 2000xc in the new 5er DW thinks it works well for us. She had the option of seperate washer and dryer but still went with the combo. As with most things RV there is a learning curve.
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gbopp
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Our 96 Southwind has a combo. We like it and it does a good job.
But, you are correct, the stackable is the way to go.

Lwiddis
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"have to have sewer connections...". Yes
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fallonator22
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Jim-Linda wrote:
You certainly need sewer connection, water in washer has to go somewhere. Most have drain going into grey tank for shower/sink. we have Kenmore stack, 24" wide to fit thru entry door. It is a 110vac unit, drying is slower than household, but we are retired. If you have a space for W/D the height should be no problem. Would not be without one.

Jim


ok just saw that it does have the sewer connection. so we are looking at about 69" max - just need to do some research i guess! thanks!!

Jim-Linda
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You certainly need sewer connection, water in washer has to go somewhere. Most have drain going into grey tank for shower/sink. we have Kenmore stack, 24" wide to fit thru entry door. It is a 110vac unit, drying is slower than household, but we are retired. If you have a space for W/D the height should be no problem. Would not be without one.

Jim