RV Washing Machine

[nickelman]

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

[Executive45]

Unfortunately, you asked a simple question but phrased it such that it sounds like you're not sure if your need/want a w/d in your coach. Yes, many newer rigs are preplumbed for w/d even if they don't contain one. If that's the case, it's simple to install one. If it's not pre-plumbed, the cost would be prohibitive. Now on to whether or not you NEED one.

You'll find differing opinions on this subject. There are those who would rather have an extra storage cabinet to store stuff. Then there are those who enjoy the convenience of doing laundry right inside the coach at their leisure. We fall into the latter category. I'd rather sit outside my coach enjoying the weather and company of friends in the campground while my laundry washes, than sit in some dingy laundromat who knows where, visiting who knows what, washing my clothes in filthy machines that may still contain bleach or worse. The choice is yours.

For us, we would not have a coach without one. We put the clothes in while watching TV or going to bed. The convenience alone is worth the added expense. Extra storage is only for collecting 'stuff'. We are not hoarders, so we travel light....the choice is yours...if you're still not sure, do what I do, ask your wife...:B....Dennis

[nickelman]

Thanks for your incites. I've seen all kinds of upgrades and refits on youtube but nothing on washer/dryer install.
This is a must have if we are to hit the road.

[rr2254545]

Born To Travel wrote:
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...

Totally disagree - not all have and some of the commercial ones are just nasty - had to drive 40 miles one way in SC to find one and it was nasty

Best add on we have - had both and the stacked ones are best

[Sandia_Man]

Shouldn't pose a problem if rig is already plumbed for it, a retrofit would certainly be more of a hassle and may limit going with separate washer and dryer units depending on available room. The best way to go would be getting a rig plumbed for both a washer and dryer, the combo units do a decent job but go with a vented version if going the single unit route.

[the_bear_II]

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.

[Born_To_Travel]

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...

[DutchmenSport]

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]

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]

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!!