rving4us Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 The washer and dryer are here. Anyone cut the dryer vent hole themselves? I'm scared to cut into the full body paint. It looks like a simple job, but I know there is no room for mistakes. The dealers around here say about 4 hrs at $110.00 per hour. Ouch Any Advice? 2014 Ram,4x4,dually,CC Cummins 2011 Carriage Cameo 37KS3 full body paint, Most options except Generator SKP# 123923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH2 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I haven't cut a dryer vent but I have drilled holes for a variety of reasons in our sidewalls. Selecting a good quality hole saw will insure a clean cut. Dryer vents have a flange that will cover any minor imperfections caused by the hole saw. It certainly is NOT a 4-hour job! Not sure what they plan on doing to your coach during the remaining 3-1/2 hours Mark Mark & Sue---SKP#86611 '06 International 4400LoPro DT570 310hp 950ft-lbs.-Allison--3.70 gears '05 36' Teton Liberty '12 BMW F650 twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeneighe Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I would be more concerned about finding a clear space that does not contain any structural members or wires in the wall. Not clear that a Home Depot type guy is going to know how to do this in an RV wall. Be sure that its location won't create any kinks or sharp bends in the exhaust hose which should be as short as possible. Think in terms of how easy/ hard it will be in the future to clean out the accumulated lint without physically removing the dryer. Above all, be sure that you have a good seal around the outside vent facia. A small water intrusion over time is a really big deal in an RV wall. RVBuddys Journal Our progress into full-timing.Budd & Merrily ===-> SKP# 088936 Other Websites:---> Hub of all my blogsClifford - 2000 VNL64T770 :: DakotR - 1999 C40KS King of the Road :: $PRITE - 2013 Smart Passion w/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Look closely in your washer closet. Both of our rigs had a clearly marked area for the vent In our 5th wheel it was not in the correct place. We used the appropriate size hole saw and cut it ourselves. I certainly winced during the process but all was well Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rving4us Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Well it is done. the washer and dryer are in, and the vent is cut. What a job. having to lift the dryer on and off several times by my self, I need a hot tub. Carriage didn't give a 16th of an inch to spare. Matter of fact the door would not close because of the inside door knob, but that is an easy remedy with a plate on the inside. Who needs a door knob on the inside of a closet anyway? Now we need to figure how much to load and how much detergent to use. The DW will have to figure that out. Thanks to everyone for you advice and opinions. this group is awesome. Cary & Toni 2014 Ram,4x4,dually,CC Cummins 2011 Carriage Cameo 37KS3 full body paint, Most options except Generator SKP# 123923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Loads generally are 3 Pair of jeans and 3 T shirts. That's a good weight guide. A weeks load of undies for 2 or a set of queen sheets are also about right. Mine does not like cotton Bathmats or throw rugs. If its a front loader then use a detergent that is marked "HE" for high efficiency. Use the smallest amt marked on the cup I just tried the new Tide advertised as "6xpower 1\2 time &temps". The cycles were significantly shorter and laundry clean. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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