Is a washer/dryer worth it?

[Mr. Kelley]

Hi there,

My wife and I are planning to RV across North America on a full-time basis and would like to know if it is worth buying an RV with a washer/dryer set-up or is it better to simply use local laundry facilities?

Would love to hear from full-time RVrs on this.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Neal]

Most campgrounds have them, can't say it's really necessary but it is nice to have. Not having to wait in lines or compete with others for available machines, have coins on hand, etc. etc.

 

[Rich W.]

I don’t full-time and I wouldn’t be without them. Even a week long trip generates enough laundry for a couple loads. When I bought my current coach, a washer and dryer were on the required equipment list. I’ve had enough of public laundries. I use the washer as a hamper and when its full enough I run a load, usually every other day or so.

A couple other benefits besides those listed above: you don’t need to pack as much clothing so you can use some of that storage for other things, and it provides a lot of soapy grey water to use to flush the system after dumping the black tank. Also you know your machines are clean and not contaminated by whatever was washed previously.

 

[Neemer]

A resounding YES!!!

 

[FLSteve]

A resounding YES!!!

A 2nd resounding YES. Spend the money and get them.

FLSteve

 

[Joe Hogan]

Absolutely Yes,

 

[team bradfield]

agree, its needed

 

[J&JD]

X10!!

 

[purring along]

Washer and dryer was one of the reasons moving up from our baystar.

 

[Mr. Kelley]

Thanks to everyone who responded, your feedback is greatly appreciated.