Question Replacing a washing machine in a Newmar Class A motorhome

[Neal]

Two loads today and still running great. So as of now sticking with what I have. I think the crucial part is using the machine properly, not overloading it.

 

[J&JD]

Two loads today and still running great. So as of now sticking with what I have. I think the crucial part is using the machine properly, not overloading it.

Only 3+ years of use to figure it all out….not bad @Neal. Good thing I have an intelligent DW that keeps me straight on this type of stuff. Hope the washer keeps chugging along so you won’t have to trade for that Essex???

 

[Goose man]

how do you get the washing machine in/out of the coach?

 

[oceansideb]

You're lucky to have the room to get a 24" machine in and out. I have 22 1/2" and that's after removing the pocket door into the bathroom. I've searched and there is not many (two) REAL washers that fits that dimension - Panda just came out with one. I say real because there are a couple .9 or .6 cu ft, like hand washing in a sink.

May I ask how you took the pocket door off? We're trying to install a washer/dryer in our 5th wheel and the opening with tuhe picket door is 1/2" too narrow. How do we get the door off? TIA

 

[Rich W.]

Two loads today and still running great. So as of now sticking with what I have. I think the crucial part is using the machine properly, not overloading it.

Late to this party and dont feel like reading the last 53 posts. What issue(s) are folks having with the stacked washer/dryers?

My machines were moving around too much (either while driving or during the simulated earthquake of the spin cycle) and dryer actually broke some of the louvers in the cabinet doors. I came up with a good fix that was easy enough. Used VHB tape to attach a piece of aluminum angle to the machine and then screwed said piece of angle to the cabinet wall. The thing can’t move now.

Anyone else experience this issue?

 

[Jim]

So @Neal, is the washer still working?

The washing machine in our rig stops working in the middle of a load of clothes. Error code is A-10. I can generally turn it off, restart it, and it’s fine for a while. It’s always been a little quirky and we’re at the point where we either need to get it looked at or get a new on. The washer is original to the coach, so that makes it 8-9 years old.

It’s a Whirlpool and I don’t know if I should just toss it or spend the money to get it repaired.

 

[Neal]

My Whirlpool is still working great. I've seen that error code at times in the past, can't remember if that's the one to clean the filter which is in the lower right of the machine, in my case it's a labrador retriever accumulated in the filter. Typically the washer has problems when putting too many clothes in it and it becomes unbalanced, try smaller loads.

In my research I found all compact washer/dryers have low ratings, they are not as reliable as typical residential units. Once learning how to use mine properly it works great especially after @J&JD's tip to bump out the back of the lock with a few washers so the lock action is tighter.

 

[GlampDaddy]

So @Neal, is the washer still working?

The washing machine in our rig stops working in the middle of a load of clothes. Error code is A-10. I can generally turn it off, restart it, and it’s fine for a while. It’s always been a little quirky and we’re at the point where we either need to get it looked at or get a new on. The washer is original to the coach, so that makes it 8-9 years old.

It’s a Whirlpool and I don’t know if I should just toss it or spend the money to get it repaired.

@Jim - You'll know when it's time because you'll be tired of the nuisance. We replaced our aging Whirlpool POS washer last week with a fancy, new Splendide. Jeanette loves it...'nuff said. The replacement process was fairly simple - just hire a couple of muscle-bound neighbors and supervise closely to protect doorways and new upholstery. Painters' tape on the doorways helped. BTW, if you have to remove the washer for repairs, just go ahead and get an new one...doesn't cost that much more!

 

[Neal]

@Jim - not mentioning names, but someone got me to spend a lot of money on golf clubs too.

 

[Rich W.]

Just bought these for our little desert winter home. The were no provisions for laundry and the closet (the only place we could put it) was too small for conventional machines. But given a little RV experience, the solution was obvious and I’m quite happy with it all. Around $2000 for everything and a lot of retro-plumbing work, but well worth it.