Retired Mytag man here, 1st..hated any service call in an RV or motorhome..lol.. mainly because of the space constraint especially if either unit needed to be removed..uhg.. but the H20 error is almost always a slow fill, long fill the control unit wants the water level satisfied in a certain amount of time. This is usually caused by either low water pressure coming, an inlet hose not fully opened or one closed or a syphon condition caused when the drain hose is shoved too far down the drain pipe allowing water to drain out as it is filling also the drain pipe should be as close to as high as the top of the machine itself. If you can access the drain hose you'll only want 6-12 inches inside the drain pipe just make sure it's secured with zip ties so as not to pop out when draining or during travel. Happy RVing enjoy the channel.
I had a Splendide vented combo washer/dryeriin my2000 Bounder MH and I loved it. You get used to just how many pieces you can do at one time and it is so nice to just take them out at the end and they are dry and ready to fold and put away. On caveat: never get an unvented unit or dryer. You can wait all day and the clothes will never finish drying.
I've got a similar unit in our travel trailer. For us, we usually just run the wash cycle, then pull the clothes out and shake them out, then put them back in to dry. Otherwise, they tend to come out wrinkled. Currently we live in Europe and have an unvented dryer. The "efficient" washer takes a couple hours, and then the "efficient" dryer takes a couple more hours, at least!
I have the combo too. I wouldn’t go without one in our motorhome ever again. I just do small loads every single day but anything is better than wasting time at some sketchy laundromat.
Once in awhile, it pays to put your towels thru a wash cycle with white vinegar rather than soap! Towels tend to hang on to a residue of soap and over time will get stiff! You will be pleasantly surprised with the results! They will be much softer!
I should begin by saying we have the Splendid brand washer and dryer in our 40' 5er, so I'll be speaking from experience. Couple things that you didn't mention that are absolutely imperative... 1. You MUST HAVE YOUR GREY TANK VALVE OPEN when you are running your washer. I know people who either didn't think about this or thought they knew how much water each load created. Both ended up with water on the floor of their RV. 2. There is a 1-way spring valve 'thingy' in the drain line so don't ever try to 'roto rooter' the line if you think it's clogged. You'll break that 1-way valve. I don't know anybody who has done this, but I read about it in the RV directions when we purchased it new in 2017. 3. This was mentioned in another comment but I thought I would repeat it here... Don't shove the drain line down far enough to where you can see Chinamen. Just put it in there easy like. You'll also want to secure it with a large zip tie because those Splendid washers have some pressure on the drain hose; at least ours does. The very first couple loads we did I watched it closely throughout the entire cycle. The drain line seemed like it was going to shoot out of the hole so I zip tied it and that satisfied me.
@@AC-Cowboy41 : Well... If you have more than 1 and your washer is in the front of your unit I would say the front one. Vice Versa if it's in the rear. At least this is how mine is set up with washer in the front and it drains into the front grey tank. edit: If you're still not sure (because all units could be somewhat different) I don't think a drop of blue dye down the washer drain hole would hurt anything. Then you would know for sure.
I have this exact set-up, mine is in the Grey tank in the back combined with the shower, but I’ve never had to open that Grey valve while doing my laundry… I can do 3-4 loads before I have to dump the tank, but if it does overflow it just comes up in the tub… I’ve never had water leak in the trailer 🤷🏼♀️ But every trailer is different so it definitely is better to be safe than sorry
We love ours. Works great. MUCH better than a combo system. Does shake the RV during spin but it's not too bad. Makes it so were not relying on laundromats. We can do laundry anywhere we go. Should mention we're a family of four full timing in our fifth wheel. We couldn't do without ours.
I have that same washer and dryer in my fifth wheel and I love it. I was really surprised on how much I can put in the washer. I live in mine full time and wash a week’s worth of clothes at one time. I Usually set the timer and have the wash finish just as I get back from Worth to the camper. The dryer is awesome. I just didn’t like cutting the hole for the dryer in the side of a new camper. The spin cycle shakes the camper more than I would like but I am sure if I put less clothes in the washer it wouldn’t shake as bad. The washer and dryer by far are the best upgrades I did for my camper.
We’ve had a combo washer/dryer in our last 5 rv’s and I love it. I find you can wash double the amount of clothes than you can dry at a time. I like to wash, take the clothes out and shake it out before drying. I found the dryer would “dry” the clothes out and leave it wrinkly even when using a dryer sheet. I now use wool dryer balls and they work perfectly, with the clothes being soft when they come out of the dryer.
I installed a Splendide washer/dryer set, same models as shown in this video, in my previous trailer. Traded 5th wheels this spring, new unit has Whirlpool, to me the Whirlpool is vastly better.
Have same set in our 356QB. Works great make sure gray valve is open fills tank quickly. Camping World did not caulk well around dryer vent and water accumulated inside dryer vent hose had to replace and dry out floor under units. Not a large volume of clothes but cleans well.
We live in our RV full time. We have a Splendide combination washer dryer And we love it. Some people complain about how long it takes to wash and dry we don't think it's a big deal. We just start a load and go exploring for the day and come back and it's done. My wife will run the dryer a few minutes to get the wrinkles out and is done.
We have a Splendide combo it works great. We have only had on issue in 7 years. My husband called Splendide and they talked him through changing a switch. Great Service.
With our full size stackable Whirlpool units only the Dryer has a reversible door. This is for the option to have them side by side or if you wish to stack them in which case the doors open the same way once you change dryer door
Have a Splindide washer & dryer in one. Never had in trouble with it over ten years. Ours said H20 on its first used. We called the RV dealership that installed our unit and they said it might had a air pocket in the line or pump itself. After our first use it never read H20 again. We love our unit and if it ever give us any problems in the future. We will purchase another unit. Its so convenient to have a washer and dryer when you on a trip for several weeks.
My wife and I have a 2019 Alpine with the Splendide washer and dryer and have not had any issues with either and we absolutely love them. We would not do without them from now on!
We have had Splendide and Whirlpool in our RV's. We have the exact set you have now in our Solitude and just love them. So convenient to be able to do your clothes while out seeing sights instead of sitting at a laundry. This set does the best job of keeping the clothes wrinkle free.
This is my exact washer and dryer and I love them. They both work great. The clothes get clean. Light loads dry quickly but jeans and heavy towels take awhile. I can wash two queen sheets and two pillowcases in one load.
I created a laundry room in mine and I'm running a ge ventless combo 2.4 cu ft and love it i run about 5 loads a week with a family of 4 full time living and 0 complains. I've had it for 4 months
I have the vented combo washer/dryer and I love mine. It did take sometime to learn all the little quirks but after I learned don't know what I'd do without it
About 6 years ago we lost our house to a house fire, and we lived in a Georgetown Drive RV for about a year and a half after that my mom had a washer and dryer hook up installed in it she got tired of having to go to laundry mats and rooms of RV parks, best thing she ever did anyways she got a full size front load Samsung front load washer with the matching dryer put in the first bathroom. So it doesn’t necessarily have to just be one of those brands you can actually have one put in or you can make your space bigger if you would like to get a different washer and dryer. But yours seems to be doing fine. Ours gave us the same problem the first three weeks we had it in because there was stuff in the waterline. All we had to do was wash it out. Literally LOLThere was a small washer and dryer hook up in the second bathroom but she had that taken out and a small closet put in for her dresses. She’s from Scotland, so she was big on religion and being well dressed for church. But she also needed her washer and dryer.Also regarding your detergent? As long as it has the HE on it it does not matter what brand you use. That’s just a suggestion really.
I have a stand alone Whirlpool washer and dryer, and have not had any issues with them. I highly recommend using the X-chock wheel stabilizers to reduce vibration in the RV during the washer spin cycle.
The fifth wheel that I own now is the second one that I have had a washer dryer combo in the wife loves it the only think that she would love better is a washer and a dryer. Both combos we have had were Splendide and have given us no problems.
We’ve been fulltimimg for almost a year, with the exact same splendide set, and fabric softener is a must to kill wrinkles! Also, we’ve fit our king size bed comforter in it, in an emergency.. 😂
We are full timers and have the exact same washer/dryer units they work well, never had a problem and work far superior and more convenient than using the RV parks laundry facility. Because of their size we do an average of 8 loads per week.
I believe the reason the doors of the washer and dryer are hinged on the left is because if the doors were ajar and the sliding door was to close, the sliding door would pass by the W&D doors without hanging up on them causing damage.
We had two Splendides. One in a motorhome, a combo, and loved it; had no problem at all. The other was a stacked unit in our 5th wheel and again no problem. You do have to be careful when putting in detergent, about 2 tablespoons is sufficient. Put too much in and the washer actually quits and you have to pull it out and have it thoroughly cleaned. Too much detergent clogs it.
I would love to own a R.V. Thats a dream of mine. But due to unseen circumstances l cant. But l did l would definitely 👍 have to have a Washer Dryer. Something necessary for me. So luve my dream Thanks
I have an LG 2.3 cf residential washing machine and a 110v Kenmore dryer in my 34 foot 5th wheel. They both work great. Much better than going to a laundromat.
We had that combo in our North Point. We are a family of 4 and we lived in it part time for almost 2 years because of work. It worked great. I agree with Doris Shank, venting it is a must.
JD....only you could make an episode of doing laundry suspenseful and interesting.....LOL....That very unit will soon be residing in our Montana. Thanks for the video.
We’re thinking of modifying our TT so we can add a combo washer/dryer. Laundromat gets very expensive on an extended vacation. I really like the Splendide units. I prefer the stackable units but we don’t really have that much extra space in the RV. Love this series of videos on the Beacon.
One of the main considerations when I get my toy hauler 5th wheel is that it have W/D prep. I have to have it, because it is hard for me to use laundromat's because I am horribly allergic to tide as it is full of fillers and I can't control what the last person put in the washer at a laundromat. The worst part is the soap goes away, but the fillers in Tide hang out to contaminate my clothes and give me a horrible rash! So when you said you were just going to use Tide, my skin crawled really bad! I am like, "OMG! Why would you put that in the machine!" That said most soaps in general give me a horrible rash so it is just me! Still every time I see Tide, I shudder! Yeah, the same goes for bars of soap. I can't even pick one up to move it out of my way! LMBO! Life with weird allergies!
I just bought the Vilano with the same floorplan. Identical in every way except for the exterior full body paint and the interior paint job. All the quality and workmanship throughout. My unit did not come with a Washer/Dryer. After watching this video I have moved this little project to the TOP of the "honey-do" list.
If I'd be living for longer time in a 5th wheel I would definitely look for one that has a washer and dryer stacked. The combo units are not as efficient and you have to do smaller loads. You also have a harder time fixing/replacing them when something breaks down.
When doing liquid detergent 1 TBS for a load. Any more and you'll where out the belt and piston. The piston will break. Had it happen to my front load washer at home. The extra detergent will wear on the parts.
I have owned and been an appliance tech company for 30+ years. The problem with a LOT of the appliances that are installed in RVs are VERY poor quality at premium price. I have looked at many different RV washers and dryers and couldnt find anyone to send me parts. Its at the point that I wont even look at them anymore. My advice .... buy name brand COMMON appliances for your rig. If they dont fit... dont install something else.
We have the same set. They really aren’t bad. Just watch your head when taking laundry out of the washer and raising up to the dryer ……ouch lol. I can put 4 towels maybe 5……or 3 of the bath sheets which are bigger and heavier. So far so good. Downy…helps. I do use the unstoppables, liquid and dryer sheets and knock on wood ……no wrinkle problems yet!
We have the same equipment and are happy with them. But first experience with it was a combo washer dryer, same brand, and absolutely do not recommend that because it takes much longer to do a complete load.
In the UK, these machines are manufactured under the Hotpoint, Ariston and Indesit brands, so really nice to see it in the US. Also, compact machines in the US are standard size in the UK.
When I had a front loader I left the detergent door and front door open a crack. This way the washer dried out and didn't smell moldy next time I used it. Not sure if you can in an RV.
@@queenbetsy2 really makes a difference right ? The kid who sold them to us told me the trick. I was very grateful. I would have been livid if a almost 1000 washer smelled moldy !
We've had a Splendide combo (all in one washer/dryer) for 3 years now. My gripe is Montana put the electrical outlet and the hot and cold water connection behind the washer. And our electric chord did come unplugged once. We have to pull the washer all the way out to get to the connections in back. And our wsher will get a 'vent obstruction error" about once a year. And the solution is to pull the washer part way out and disconnect the vent hose and squirt water into the washer. So I built a table that sits in front of the washer so I can pull it out. Our's sits about 18 inches off the floor. I also cut a small access door in the closet wall so I can reach behind the washer. So with a double-stack imagine you had to pull them out to put in a new vent hose or water hoses. Or to plug your electrical connection back in for either unit. Other than that, we wouldn't be without ours. No more spending a half a day in a laundry mat and it reduces the pile of dirty clothes sitting around. Just wish they had a sensor that told you your valve for the tank it drains into was closed. Love your video of your experience. Which tank does your washer drain into? Do you have 2 gray tanks or 1?
We have the LG combo. The stackable wouldn’t fit. We are full time for 3 years now. Love the LG with the WiFi, if we’re outside and the phone app will let you know when the cycle is done. Drying and wrinkles are always the issues, with RV units. With a little time and practice everything is working out well for us. Dry camping is a challenge because the gray tank fills quickly. Oh and our unit is not vented.
Question-does the washing machine heat its own water (like European models) or does it use the hot water from the rv? Does it have a hot water booster in case the water is not hot enough? I guess this is why an on-demand water heater would make sense.
Here in Australia, quite a few caravan parks operators do not like to see RV owners using their own washer dryers they want you to use their coin-operated washers & dryers. And that is designed to gouge more money out of travellers.
There are many RV manufacturers, many floorplans, and many potential locations for the W/D. It would be helpful for appliance manufacturers to design their products with reversible doors.
Dave & Laura Phillips Part of design is integration. I do component integration for a living. Form, fit, function are just as important as reliability. If that WD doesn’t work, find one that does, or re-design location. Just like the TV and fridge issues. Lazy...
thanks for the help. i was scared to death the washer would leak or dryer catch on fire. just completed my first load after following your directions!!
We have virtually the same set. We have ours for over three years. Did have to replace the dryer due to lint issues, even cleaning the lint filter. I always use 4 (it’s one hour), with cold water and 600 rpm for the spin. Never got the “no water” warning. And I never leave the rig when it’s running. It’s not a heavy duty unit but it’s availability in the rig far outweighs the pain of going to the laundromat. The dryer takes awhile to get things dry. But honestly, if it said 1:22, it will take 1:22. The timer is dead on.
What are the procedures for winterizing the washer? I'd be interested in whether that adds considerable difficulty in getting the camper winterized for storage in cold northern climates.
I enjoy the channel but I have to admit this series feels more like a commercial for the brand versus a real critique. There have been way too many problems for a $150k RV.
Texas Guy in the brands defense, the host has mentioned several times (you might have missed this) that this RV was delivered directly to the host and was NOT put through the normal “PDI” pre delivery inspection process. So mast if not all of these minor issues would have been caught and addressed by a dealer. Even with a dealer PDI, I’ve found from experience that you will experience issues with every brand no matter the cost. Even a new home has issues that the builder has to address. Having said all that, there have been quite a few issues.
The Splendide ARWXF129W washing machine is not getting water. You will need to make sure the hot and cold water lines are open. This sometimes happens when the hot water is turned off because the machine needs to mix the hot and cold water to make a warm water temp.
Ive watched videos of rvers using the upright stacked units instead of the front loading washers. From experience I far prefer the top load washers; clothes come out much cleaner than any front load. also i used 1.5 tablespoons of dawn 4x blue dish soap in my full size washer; it cleans great and PLENTY of suds in a full load plus WAYYYY cheaper than regular clothes detergent and SO much smaller to store. great on collars cuffs n stains too.
H2O Code The Splendide ARWXF129W washing machine is not getting water. You will need to make sure the hot and cold water lines are open. This sometimes happens when the hot water is turned off because the machine needs to mix the hot and cold water to make a warm water temp.
Always wondered about this setup, its been in a few 5th wheels we've looked at. I'm very intrigued to see how they hold up and what you and your wife's opinions are in a couple months
I have the same set in my 2019 road warrior and If I knew then what I know now I would have went with a different brand. The washer works great but the dryer constantly has a heat issue and even with 3 bath towels it gives off a weired smell. I've made sure it wasn't a water issue from the resort and also followed the weight limits for the unit. My set will be on the curb soon and will be replaced by whirlpool.
FINALLY! The first video I have ever seen in how long that I've searched for RV/Mobile laundry Systems, talking about it. Why? WHY don't beeble TALK about RV/Mobile laundry systems and choices to do laundry in RVs, laundry-SOAPs FREE, i.e. the used water needn't be harmful to throw out anywhere. Am I the ONLY one pondering these things?
Question for you: After four months, would you still recommend the set-up you have? Thanks for sharing this! How long does it take to wash (2 hours?) and drying? (2 hours?)
This video was very helpful. Can you please share where the valves are that you checked after you got the error message on the washer? Also, we seem to be experiencing a leak into our RV storage/garage area and believe it’s coming from the washer, but we have no idea how to access the back of the washer to see if anything came loose. Thank you!
We are about to take the plunge and become full timers. The RV we want to purchase does not have stackable choice. The dryer goes on one side of closet and the washer goes on the other side. Anything we should be careful about?
JD....I have a question off topic....I currently have an F350 SRW and am using a PulRite 20 K auto slide hitch to pull a Montana 3120. Gonna buy a newer F350 DRW, and wonder if I can use the same hitch in an 8 ft bed. I know it's not needed in a full size bed, but hate to have to buy another hitch. Both trucks have the "puck" system, so it would be a plug and play swap. Any downside to a slider in a full size bed?
Thanks for this video. Seems all washer / dryer / dishwasher manufacturers feel the need to offer so many options for cycles. How about just wash & rinse? Do all those options really make a difference? Nice note from another to leave the gray tank drain valve open. I normally leave the gray tank valve open all the time, except a day before dumping the black tank, so the soapy shower water gray can chase the black and rinse the drain hose well. Seems simple enough, but many folks do not know to do this and end up with a stinky mess.
Hope you checked that the water hose was connected strong enough, not leaking that is....remember, it came straight from the manufacturer , not dealer that does a pre sell systems check.
How hot would you say the clothes were outta the dryer? Did they take forever to dry? Our new Beacon’s Spendide dryer isn’t great. I called The number on the dryer sticker and they told me to call some RV repair place. I called them and they won’t call me back. I will stop trying if it’s just not a great dryer. Maybe a bad heating element, buuuutttt.....
That’s kind of funny. That bit about matching the pictures up to understand the descriptions. Guys probably appreciated that but if someone said that to a woman it would be called man’s planing. Hilarious
I never thought I would watch a video of someone washing a load of towels, but here we are.🤣
lol i watch it to
Thanks for the giggle this morning lol struck a cord with me. I was thinking the exact same thing!
Same. Lol
Retired Mytag man here, 1st..hated any service call in an RV or motorhome..lol.. mainly because of the space constraint especially if either unit needed to be removed..uhg.. but the H20 error is almost always a slow fill, long fill the control unit wants the water level satisfied in a certain amount of time. This is usually caused by either low water pressure coming, an inlet hose not fully opened or one closed or a syphon condition caused when the drain hose is shoved too far down the drain pipe allowing water to drain out as it is filling also the drain pipe should be as close to as high as the top of the machine itself. If you can access the drain hose you'll only want 6-12 inches inside the drain pipe just make sure it's secured with zip ties so as not to pop out when draining or during travel. Happy RVing enjoy the channel.
LOVE the stackable over the all-in-ones. They take too long & I only do 2 loads a week.
I’m not confident it’s fixed, I’m coming over with my laundry and let’s test until it’s all done and folded!!! Lol
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I had a Splendide vented combo washer/dryeriin my2000 Bounder MH and I loved it. You get used to just how many pieces you can do at one time and it is so nice to just take them out at the end and they are dry and ready to fold and put away.
On caveat: never get an unvented unit or dryer. You can wait all day and the clothes will never finish drying.
I've got a similar unit in our travel trailer. For us, we usually just run the wash cycle, then pull the clothes out and shake them out, then put them back in to dry. Otherwise, they tend to come out wrinkled. Currently we live in Europe and have an unvented dryer. The "efficient" washer takes a couple hours, and then the "efficient" dryer takes a couple more hours, at least!
I have the combo too. I wouldn’t go without one in our motorhome ever again. I just do small loads every single day but anything is better than wasting time at some sketchy laundromat.
I've never heard good things about the combos, that basically they don't dry for sh!t.
The new GE combo units don't vent and they do a fantastic job.
Once in awhile, it pays to put your towels thru a wash cycle with white vinegar rather than soap! Towels tend to hang on to a residue of soap and over time will get stiff! You will be pleasantly surprised with the results! They will be much softer!
You know, Im going to try that. Never heard that before.
I should begin by saying we have the Splendid brand washer and dryer in our 40' 5er, so I'll be speaking from experience.
Couple things that you didn't mention that are absolutely imperative...
1. You MUST HAVE YOUR GREY TANK VALVE OPEN when you are running your washer. I know people who either didn't think about this or thought they knew how much water each load created. Both ended up with water on the floor of their RV.
2. There is a 1-way spring valve 'thingy' in the drain line so don't ever try to 'roto rooter' the line if you think it's clogged. You'll break that 1-way valve. I don't know anybody who has done this, but I read about it in the RV directions when we purchased it new in 2017.
3. This was mentioned in another comment but I thought I would repeat it here... Don't shove the drain line down far enough to where you can see Chinamen. Just put it in there easy like. You'll also want to secure it with a large zip tie because those Splendid washers have some pressure on the drain hose; at least ours does. The very first couple loads we did I watched it closely throughout the entire cycle. The drain line seemed like it was going to shoot out of the hole so I zip tied it and that satisfied me.
Good to know. Although, WHICH Grey Tank? Kitchen sink or Shower? Thanks!
@@AC-Cowboy41 : Well... If you have more than 1 and your washer is in the front of your unit I would say the front one. Vice Versa if it's in the rear. At least this is how mine is set up with washer in the front and it drains into the front grey tank.
edit: If you're still not sure (because all units could be somewhat different) I don't think a drop of blue dye down the washer drain hole would hurt anything. Then you would know for sure.
@@TrailTrackers Makes sense. Mine would be in the rear then, so the Shower Grey. Thanks!
I have this exact set-up, mine is in the Grey tank in the back combined with the shower, but I’ve never had to open that Grey valve while doing my laundry… I can do 3-4 loads before I have to dump the tank, but if it does overflow it just comes up in the tub… I’ve never had water leak in the trailer 🤷🏼♀️ But every trailer is different so it definitely is better to be safe than sorry
We've had our Splendid W/D stackables for almost 3 years. Not one single problem so far!! We love it!!
We love ours. Works great. MUCH better than a combo system. Does shake the RV during spin but it's not too bad. Makes it so were not relying on laundromats. We can do laundry anywhere we go. Should mention we're a family of four full timing in our fifth wheel. We couldn't do without ours.
I have that same washer and dryer in my fifth wheel and I love it. I was really surprised on how much I can put in the washer. I live in mine full time and wash a week’s worth of clothes at one time. I Usually set the timer and have the wash finish just as I get back from Worth to the camper. The dryer is awesome. I just didn’t like cutting the hole for the dryer in the side of a new camper. The spin cycle shakes the camper more than I would like but I am sure if I put less clothes in the washer it wouldn’t shake as bad. The washer and dryer by far are the best upgrades I did for my camper.
We’ve had a combo washer/dryer in our last 5 rv’s and I love it. I find you can wash double the amount of clothes than you can dry at a time. I like to wash, take the clothes out and shake it out before drying. I found the dryer would “dry” the clothes out and leave it wrinkly even when using a dryer sheet. I now use wool dryer balls and they work perfectly, with the clothes being soft when they come out of the dryer.
By the way, tennis balls do the same thing for a lot less $$. Been using them for years!
I do the same thing. I have the exact set he’s showing here.
“Just hit the play button”🤣😂Oh JD, I love that!!
I installed a Splendide washer/dryer set, same models as shown in this video, in my previous trailer. Traded 5th wheels this spring, new unit has Whirlpool, to me the Whirlpool is vastly better.
Have same set in our 356QB. Works great make sure gray valve is open fills tank quickly. Camping World did not caulk well around dryer vent and water accumulated inside dryer vent hose had to replace and dry out floor under units. Not a large volume of clothes but cleans well.
We live in our RV full time. We have a Splendide combination washer dryer And we love it. Some people complain about how long it takes to wash and dry we don't think it's a big deal. We just start a load and go exploring for the day and come back and it's done. My wife will run the dryer a few minutes to get the wrinkles out and is done.
We have a Splendide combo it works great. We have only had on issue in 7 years. My husband called Splendide and they talked him through changing a switch. Great Service.
I have the all in one vented model.
3 years strong and loving it.
These machines are hard working machines.
With our full size stackable Whirlpool units only the Dryer has a reversible door. This is for the option to have them side by side or if you wish to stack them in which case the doors open the same way once you change dryer door
Have a Splindide washer & dryer in one. Never had in trouble with it over ten years. Ours said H20 on its first used. We called the RV dealership that installed our unit and they said it might had a air pocket in the line or pump itself. After our first use it never read H20 again. We love our unit and if it ever give us any problems in the future. We will purchase another unit. Its so convenient to have a washer and dryer when you on a trip for several weeks.
My wife and I have a 2019 Alpine with the Splendide washer and dryer and have not had any issues with either and we absolutely love them. We would not do without them from now on!
We have had Splendide and Whirlpool in our RV's. We have the exact set you have now in our Solitude and just love them. So convenient to be able to do your clothes while out seeing sights instead of sitting at a laundry. This set does the best job of keeping the clothes wrinkle free.
This is my exact washer and dryer and I love them. They both work great. The clothes get clean. Light loads dry quickly but jeans and heavy towels take awhile. I can wash two queen sheets and two pillowcases in one load.
I created a laundry room in mine and I'm running a ge ventless combo 2.4 cu ft and love it i run about 5 loads a week with a family of 4 full time living and 0 complains. I've had it for 4 months
I have the vented combo washer/dryer and I love mine. It did take sometime to learn all the little quirks but after I learned don't know what I'd do without it
About 6 years ago we lost our house to a house fire, and we lived in a Georgetown Drive RV for about a year and a half after that my mom had a washer and dryer hook up installed in it she got tired of having to go to laundry mats and rooms of RV parks, best thing she ever did anyways she got a full size front load Samsung front load washer with the matching dryer put in the first bathroom. So it doesn’t necessarily have to just be one of those brands you can actually have one put in or you can make your space bigger if you would like to get a different washer and dryer. But yours seems to be doing fine. Ours gave us the same problem the first three weeks we had it in because there was stuff in the waterline. All we had to do was wash it out. Literally LOLThere was a small washer and dryer hook up in the second bathroom but she had that taken out and a small closet put in for her dresses. She’s from Scotland, so she was big on religion and being well dressed for church. But she also needed her washer and dryer.Also regarding your detergent? As long as it has the HE on it it does not matter what brand you use. That’s just a suggestion really.
I had the same thing with my new washer you’re supposed to run a test cycle “rinse and spin” to fill the lines
I wash my clothes in tide
Cause it's too cold out tide
washer/dryer is a must have on my list when we get ours! let us know how long it took to dry those towels...that and jeans take the longest.
I have a stand alone Whirlpool washer and dryer, and have not had any issues with them. I highly recommend using the X-chock wheel stabilizers to reduce vibration in the RV during the washer spin cycle.
The fifth wheel that I own now is the second one that I have had a washer dryer combo in the wife loves it the only think that she would love better is a washer and a dryer. Both combos we have had were Splendide and have given us no problems.
We’ve been fulltimimg for almost a year, with the exact same splendide set, and fabric softener is a must to kill wrinkles! Also, we’ve fit our king size bed comforter in it, in an emergency.. 😂
Do you use liquid fabric softener or were you referring to dryer sheets? We just bought this set but have not used it yet.
??? I thought this was review of first time use. How was the dryer? Did it completely dry the towels? How long did it take to dry?
We are full timers and have the exact same washer/dryer units they work well, never had a problem and work far superior and more convenient than using the RV parks laundry facility. Because of their size we do an average of 8 loads per week.
I believe the reason the doors of the washer and dryer are hinged on the left is because if the doors were ajar and the sliding door was to close, the sliding door would pass by the W&D doors without hanging up on them causing damage.
We had two Splendides. One in a motorhome, a combo, and loved it; had no problem at all. The other was a stacked unit in our 5th wheel and again no problem. You do have to be careful when putting in detergent, about 2 tablespoons is sufficient. Put too much in and the washer actually quits and you have to pull it out and have it thoroughly cleaned. Too much detergent clogs it.
I would love to own a R.V. Thats a dream of mine. But due to unseen circumstances l cant. But l did l would definitely 👍 have to have a Washer Dryer. Something necessary for me. So luve my dream Thanks
I have an LG 2.3 cf residential washing machine and a 110v Kenmore dryer in my 34 foot 5th wheel. They both work great. Much better than going to a laundromat.
In the UK these are Hotpoint use to have this washer till my sister blew it up 🤣🤣🤣
I have the same units in my 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397th. Best upgrade ever! No issues with mine for the last two months.
Yoo Troy, is your washer dryer still doing a good job? Thanx, -keith
@@keithnorris8982 running great
@@troya2od Thanx for your response. I've watched several resviews and now convinced this will be a good choice. Again Troy, thank you... -keith
I have combo unit. Used for 2 years happy with it.
We had that combo in our North Point. We are a family of 4 and we lived in it part time for almost 2 years because of work. It worked great. I agree with Doris Shank, venting it is a must.
JD....only you could make an episode of doing laundry suspenseful and interesting.....LOL....That very unit will soon be residing in our Montana. Thanks for the video.
Haha thanks
@@BigTruckBigRV my old school had the same dryer but hotpoint tvm570
Hey, BTBRV! Welcome to San Antonio. Hope you enjoy your stay here.
Always do! Thanks
We’re thinking of modifying our TT so we can add a combo washer/dryer. Laundromat gets very expensive on an extended vacation. I really like the Splendide units. I prefer the stackable units but we don’t really have that much extra space in the RV. Love this series of videos on the Beacon.
One of the main considerations when I get my toy hauler 5th wheel is that it have W/D prep. I have to have it, because it is hard for me to use laundromat's because I am horribly allergic to tide as it is full of fillers and I can't control what the last person put in the washer at a laundromat. The worst part is the soap goes away, but the fillers in Tide hang out to contaminate my clothes and give me a horrible rash! So when you said you were just going to use Tide, my skin crawled really bad! I am like, "OMG! Why would you put that in the machine!" That said most soaps in general give me a horrible rash so it is just me! Still every time I see Tide, I shudder! Yeah, the same goes for bars of soap. I can't even pick one up to move it out of my way! LMBO! Life with weird allergies!
I just bought the Vilano with the same floorplan. Identical in every way except for the exterior full body paint and the interior paint job. All the quality and workmanship throughout. My unit did not come with a Washer/Dryer. After watching this video I have moved this little project to the TOP of the "honey-do" list.
If I'd be living for longer time in a 5th wheel I would definitely look for one that has a washer and dryer stacked. The combo units are not as efficient and you have to do smaller loads. You also have a harder time fixing/replacing them when something breaks down.
When doing liquid detergent 1 TBS for a load. Any more and you'll where out the belt and piston. The piston will break. Had it happen to my front load washer at home. The extra detergent will wear on the parts.
I love our stackable Splendide! We also live in our Valeigh Beacon. Beautiful 5th wheel!
I have owned and been an appliance tech company for 30+ years. The problem with a LOT of the appliances that are installed in RVs are VERY poor quality at premium price. I have looked at many different RV washers and dryers and couldnt find anyone to send me parts. Its at the point that I wont even look at them anymore. My advice .... buy name brand COMMON appliances for your rig. If they dont fit... dont install something else.
I think there was air in the lines since first used and had to be flushed out .that's why took a bit to work through.
We've got them in our redwood 3901wb, and we use them daily 👍👍
Next week on BTBRV we watch paint dry! Lol. Thanks for the video, I want w/d in my rv, too. Take care!
Loving our mini washer dryer combo units. I rather have less clothes taking up all the storage and just wash the stuff I need when needed.
We have the same set. They really aren’t bad. Just watch your head when taking laundry out of the washer and raising up to the dryer ……ouch lol. I can put 4 towels maybe 5……or 3 of the bath sheets which are bigger and heavier. So far so good. Downy…helps. I do use the unstoppables, liquid and dryer sheets and knock on wood ……no wrinkle problems yet!
the matching dryer is the ariston tvf63x and these are rebranded hotpoints
We have the same equipment and are happy with them. But first experience with it was a combo washer dryer, same brand, and absolutely do not recommend that because it takes much longer to do a complete load.
In the UK, these machines are manufactured under the Hotpoint, Ariston and Indesit brands, so really nice to see it in the US. Also, compact machines in the US are standard size in the UK.
We have the very same ones and I love them!
If I get into RV'ng it'll be for mountain biking travels so I'll definitely want a washer/dryer in the RV.
When I had a front loader I left the detergent door and front door open a crack. This way the washer dried out and didn't smell moldy next time I used it. Not sure if you can in an RV.
suedefringe I do the same and I have the same set on this video.
@@queenbetsy2 really makes a difference right ? The kid who sold them to us told me the trick. I was very grateful. I would have been livid if a almost 1000 washer smelled moldy !
We've had a Splendide combo (all in one washer/dryer) for 3 years now. My gripe is Montana put the electrical outlet and the hot and cold water connection behind the washer. And our electric chord did come unplugged once. We have to pull the washer all the way out to get to the connections in back. And our wsher will get a 'vent obstruction error" about once a year. And the solution is to pull the washer part way out and disconnect the vent hose and squirt water into the washer. So I built a table that sits in front of the washer so I can pull it out. Our's sits about 18 inches off the floor. I also cut a small access door in the closet wall so I can reach behind the washer. So with a double-stack imagine you had to pull them out to put in a new vent hose or water hoses. Or to plug your electrical connection back in for either unit. Other than that, we wouldn't be without ours. No more spending a half a day in a laundry mat and it reduces the pile of dirty clothes sitting around. Just wish they had a sensor that told you your valve for the tank it drains into was closed. Love your video of your experience. Which tank does your washer drain into? Do you have 2 gray tanks or 1?
We have the LG combo. The stackable wouldn’t fit. We are full time for 3 years now. Love the LG with the WiFi, if we’re outside and the phone app will let you know when the cycle is done.
Drying and wrinkles are always the issues, with RV units. With a little time and practice everything is working out well for us. Dry camping is a challenge because the gray tank fills quickly. Oh and our unit is not vented.
there is a video on YT about a guy cutting a hole beside the dryer to vent it.
Question-does the washing machine heat its own water (like European models) or does it use the hot water from the rv? Does it have a hot water booster in case the water is not hot enough? I guess this is why an on-demand water heater would make sense.
Watching paint drying,, and clothes washing on rv .always wanted to know about washing clothes on rvs
Here in Australia, quite a few caravan parks operators do not like to see RV owners using their own washer dryers they want you to use their coin-operated washers & dryers. And that is designed to gouge more money out of travellers.
If I could attach a picture we love our washer and dryer in our RV
Such a rebel using tide against the manufacturers suggestion.....🤣
Miele makes a washer and dryer ventless dryer stackable unit that only needs a 110 outlet that can wash and dry in 2 hours does a great job.
Are you still happy with the Miele.
Rather than force Splendide to alter their component design, why not have VL design an appropriate cabinet for it?
BTW it’s “splen-deed”.
There are many RV manufacturers, many floorplans, and many potential locations for the W/D. It would be helpful for appliance manufacturers to design their products with reversible doors.
Dave & Laura Phillips Part of design is integration. I do component integration for a living. Form, fit, function are just as important as reliability. If that WD doesn’t work, find one that does, or re-design location. Just like the TV and fridge issues. Lazy...
It should have reversible door
"Were gonna throw a load in and see what happens" 9 months later: Well crap
Lol too far
thanks for the help. i was scared to death the washer would leak or dryer catch on fire. just completed my first load after following your directions!!
100% worth it! We have the washer/dryer combo and I have to do small loads daily but I’d never go back to having to go to a laundromat.
We have the Splendide washer and dryer for our RV. We love them.
We have virtually the same set. We have ours for over three years. Did have to replace the dryer due to lint issues, even cleaning the lint filter.
I always use 4 (it’s one hour), with cold water and 600 rpm for the spin.
Never got the “no water” warning. And I never leave the rig when it’s running. It’s not a heavy duty unit but it’s availability in the rig far outweighs the pain of going to the laundromat. The dryer takes awhile to get things dry.
But honestly, if it said 1:22, it will take 1:22. The timer is dead on.
What are the procedures for winterizing the washer? I'd be interested in whether that adds considerable difficulty in getting the camper winterized for storage in cold northern climates.
TIP for towels.... BUY micro fiber travel towels for RV laundry!
I enjoy the channel but I have to admit this series feels more like a commercial for the brand versus a real critique. There have been way too many problems for a $150k RV.
Texas Guy in the brands defense, the host has mentioned several times (you might have missed this) that this RV was delivered directly to the host and was NOT put through the normal “PDI” pre delivery inspection process. So mast if not all of these minor issues would have been caught and addressed by a dealer. Even with a dealer PDI, I’ve found from experience that you will experience issues with every brand no matter the cost. Even a new home has issues that the builder has to address. Having said all that, there have been quite a few issues.
The Splendide ARWXF129W washing machine is not getting water. You will need to make sure the hot and cold water lines are open. This sometimes happens when the hot water is turned off because the machine needs to mix the hot and cold water to make a warm water temp.
Ive watched videos of rvers using the upright stacked units instead of the front loading washers. From experience I far prefer the top load washers; clothes come out much cleaner than any front load. also i used 1.5 tablespoons of dawn 4x blue dish soap in my full size washer; it cleans great and PLENTY of suds in a full load plus WAYYYY cheaper than regular clothes detergent and SO much smaller to store. great on collars cuffs n stains too.
can you please do more vids of this washer and dryer please
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The Splendide ARWXF129W washing machine is not getting water. You will need to make sure the hot and cold water lines are open. This sometimes happens when the hot water is turned off because the machine needs to mix the hot and cold water to make a warm water temp.
Always wondered about this setup, its been in a few 5th wheels we've looked at. I'm very intrigued to see how they hold up and what you and your wife's opinions are in a couple months
I have the same set in my 2019 road warrior and If I knew then what I know now I would have went with a different brand. The washer works great but the dryer constantly has a heat issue and even with 3 bath towels it gives off a weired smell. I've made sure it wasn't a water issue from the resort and also followed the weight limits for the unit. My set will be on the curb soon and will be replaced by whirlpool.
FINALLY!
The first video I have ever seen in how long that I've searched for RV/Mobile laundry Systems, talking about it.
Why?
WHY don't beeble TALK about RV/Mobile laundry systems and choices to do laundry in RVs, laundry-SOAPs FREE, i.e. the used water needn't be harmful to throw out anywhere.
Am I the ONLY one pondering these things?
Question for you: After four months, would you still recommend the set-up you have? Thanks for sharing this! How long does it take to wash (2 hours?) and drying? (2 hours?)
I like the Idea of have a Washer & Dryer in a 5th Wheel Toy Hauler. ! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
That’s exactly what we have. LOVE them!
This video was very helpful. Can you please share where the valves are that you checked after you got the error message on the washer? Also, we seem to be experiencing a leak into our RV storage/garage area and believe it’s coming from the washer, but we have no idea how to access the back of the washer to see if anything came loose. Thank you!
I’ve had such a problem with using way to much detergent pods and softener!🤯🔫🚙
Thanks for sharing. We've been looking at washers and dryers.
Well i watch guys sanding and painting boats, now I'm watching a flat screen TV shaped like a front loading washer... damn you Covid19!
We are about to take the plunge and become full timers. The RV we want to purchase does not have stackable choice. The dryer goes on one side of closet and the washer goes on the other side. Anything we should be careful about?
JD....I have a question off topic....I currently have an F350 SRW and am using a PulRite 20 K auto slide hitch to pull a Montana 3120. Gonna buy a newer F350 DRW, and wonder if I can use the same hitch in an 8 ft bed. I know it's not needed in a full size bed, but hate to have to buy another hitch. Both trucks have the "puck" system, so it would be a plug and play swap. Any downside to a slider in a full size bed?
I'm pretty sure it should work so long as the current truck is 2011 of newer. Not sure about older trucks.
Big Truck Big RV 👍 Going from a 2014 to a 2017. Thanks
Thanks for this video. Seems all washer / dryer / dishwasher manufacturers feel the need to offer so many options for cycles. How about just wash & rinse? Do all those options really make a difference? Nice note from another to leave the gray tank drain valve open. I normally leave the gray tank valve open all the time, except a day before dumping the black tank, so the soapy shower water gray can chase the black and rinse the drain hose well. Seems simple enough, but many folks do not know to do this and end up with a stinky mess.
This would have been an excellent video for the MRSBTBRV channel!
Seems if the doors were flipped, they wouldn't open as far because of the door. Just wondering. (Edit, I meant "because of the wall")
Hope you checked that the water hose was connected strong enough, not leaking that is....remember, it came straight from the manufacturer , not dealer that does a pre sell systems check.
How hot would you say the clothes were outta the dryer? Did they take forever to dry? Our new Beacon’s Spendide dryer isn’t great. I called The number on the dryer sticker and they told me to call some RV repair place. I called them and they won’t call me back. I will stop trying if it’s just not a great dryer. Maybe a bad heating element, buuuutttt.....
They weren't nearly as hot as our home units but we're certainly more than warm. Like our home units on medium heat perhaps.
How much water does it use ? What model washer and dryer is it? (I found out the washer is a Splendide WFL1300XD)
That’s kind of funny. That bit about matching the pictures up to understand the descriptions. Guys probably appreciated that but if someone said that to a woman it would be called man’s planing. Hilarious
this dryer is a hotpoint tvm572 dryer