combo vs. stacker

[BoaterAl]

Aside from doing laundry on the road in the bus there are a few memories of the college days at the laundry-mat. And thats where meeting chics was a possibility. Sometimes while going to get some refreshment.... while of course were waiting for the machine to finish. well so much for getting the laundry done. Oh the good old days !
This has absolutely nothing to do with fixing the bus.
AL
2005 Marathon XL II

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

We just put in our XLII Royale, Maytag washer and dryer. They are separate pieces, but we stacked them. They are both front loaders and the washer uses very little water. I love them!!!! Yes, they are both Energy Star efficient, also.
Sandy

[george frudakis]

I am planning to put in stack unite where my combo unit is located in my 97 liberty. What unites are the best and will fit in the alloted space? Any other requirement? What should the cost be having them installed? I agree having to go to a public laundry is not what i prefer.

[Jeff Bayley]

Like some I too have had both. Correct that. I have both right now. I have a combo unit on my Angola and a stacker on my Royale. Every inch of space is more important to me than the convenience of the stacker washer and dryer. personally, I would rather have the extra space. (this is my attempt at making a short post)

[Kenneth Brewer]

We have a stacker washer/dryer now. In the past we had a combo. The difference is like night and day. We do all our laundry on the bus in the stacker and have never had to use the campground laundry.

This is our experience as well, and combined with Jon's reply concerning the ability to wash & dry at the same time, we would not consider a combo. However, in either case, I think it will become necessary to periodically blow (clean) out the dryer exhaust ducting to the outside (in our coach it is to the bottom of the coach). One further comment; the separate dryer should be a 240VAC unit rather than 120, in my opinion.

[Devin W]

We have a combo W/D right now and we're satisfied with how it washes, but I could get things dry faster by wringing them out and wearing them. Is there any reason why I shouldn't just buy a dryer and stack them myself -- the combo then becomes a dedicated washer? It seems like even if I managed to sell my combo, this could still save me $500.

[CCMH]

Jon,
Christine and I are going to be putting in a stackable washer and dryer.... where did you vent the dryer to the outside? Would love to know... Thanks!

Curtis

[Sid Tuls]

Mine is vented to the bottom of my bus. So I guess is straight down. It sure makes it nice not having to cut an extra hole on the side of your bus,

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Hello Curtis. On our 97 royale, our combo was NOT vented because it was a condensor dryer. You just had to make sure there was a window open or the vent fan going.
On our '01 Royale the combo was vented down under bus. We replaced it with separate units and stacked them Maytags. Both front loaders & apartment sizes. LOVE THEM!! Work great!
Sandy
Dryer is 240v

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Jon,
Christine and I are going to be putting in a stackable washer and dryer.... where did you vent the dryer to the outside? Would love to know... Thanks!

Curtis

Both our coaches had the dryers vented to the outside. How it is routed is dependent upon where the dryer is located, with both of mine exhausting beneath the coach. My current coach uses a Kenmore and the lint trap at the rear of the dryer has a foam block inserted in it when not in use to prevent outside air or dust and dirt from traveling getting into the dryer. It has to be removed prior to using the dryer.