Rescue Duct Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 We are getting ready to order a new Renegade and we have a question. Question what is every one thoughts on washer dryer, having a combo unit or have separate systems. Our thoughts is if we have a combo the other half of the closet can have hanging or have drawers installed. Second question can you do laundry while traveling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orvil Hazelton Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 It's difficult to know which type of unit best fits your floorplan as well as space needs. We have the combo Splendid unit which my wife loves. Your experience may be different. You should never run the washer/dryer while traveling. This includes leaving wet wash sitting in the tub: this will cause the spindle to warp and damage any bearings. Enjoy your new rig, as always, oRV oRV 75065 Lifetime Member 2010 Phaeton 40 QTH 2014 Honda CR-V Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Drainage may make washing while driving difficult. Twin sets allow washing and drying at the same time, while the combo is one thing at a time. In our trailer we had a set and the Bounder only has room for the combo. If we had our choice, it would be the set. We carry too much stuff as it is. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Welcome to the Escapee forums! We are happy to have you with us. 15 minutes ago, Rescue Duct said: what is every one thoughts on washer dryer, having a combo unit or have separate systems. That is one of those things that depends mostly on how you plan to use it. Some like the combo unit because they run one load, starting it as they leave, while others like starting a second load while the first is drying. What is more valuable, the storage space or the ability to have two loads going at once? 23 minutes ago, Rescue Duct said: Second question can you do laundry while traveling? Generally, no. There are several things that could be an issue, but I'm sure that it has been done. Yo Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Welcome to the Escapee forums! We are happy to have you with us. 26 minutes ago, Rescue Duct said: what is every one thoughts on washer dryer, having a combo unit or have separate systems. That is one of those things that depends mostly on how you plan to use it. Some like the combo unit because they run one load, starting it as they leave, while others like starting a second load while the first is drying. What is more valuable, the storage space or the ability to have two loads going at once? 26 minutes ago, Rescue Duct said: Second question can you do laundry while traveling? Generally, no. There are several things that could be an issue, but I'm sure that it has been done. You will need to supply 120v-ac power which can be done. You need a lot of water and you could have drain issues. It could be done but I can't think of anyone I know who does so. Is it the Renegade Super C that you are looking at? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 We use separate units. I get clothes very dirty. Not retired though. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Welcome to Escapees good choice on the Renegade. Which one? Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 We had a combo unit in our last coach and didn't have any issues with it BUT in our current rig we have a stacker washer/drier and like it much better. Being able to was & dry at the same time is a plus and I think this washer might, just might wash a bit better. Regardless of which way you go being able to do laundry in your rig is priceless in my book. Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Given the space, my choice would always be the two separate units. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Separate units. In my opinion, more capacity, does a much better job, and helps prevent one from adding more unnecessary stuff to carry. As stated, no washing while driving. 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rescue Duct Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 4 hours ago, fly2low said: Welcome to Escapees good choice on the Renegade. Which one? Renegade Verona 40VBH We have a Coachman Concord 30 ds now retiring soon after 35 years as a Firefighter. Looking forward spending more time traveling and being a in a WARM climate in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 We had a Combo unit. Bad choice but now have seperate Whirlpool Washer/Dryer. My wife love them. No more wrinkled clothes. Clay Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rescue Duct Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 4 hours ago, fly2low said: Welcome to Escapees good choice on the Renegade. Which one? Renegade Verona 40VBH We have a Coachman Concord 30 ds now retiring soon after 35 years as a Firefighter. Looking forward spending more time traveling and being a in a WARM climate in the winter. Thanks for all the great reply. We meet some full timers that were members of Escapees, they gave me a magazine a lot of info. Going to join I have a bunch of questions. We started in a Northern Lite TC 7 years ago, purchase our new camper last year. We have look at 100's of campers, 5th wheels to DP when we saw the Renegade it had everything we have been looking for. Looking forward to gather more info moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Combo unit. No regrets. We have space for a stacker, but opted to use the top space as a coat closet instead. Regardless of the choice, it is better than not having one, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Joyce Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, remoandiris said: Combo unit. No regrets. We have space for a stacker, but opted to use the top space as a coat closet instead. Regardless of the choice, it is better than not having one, IMO. X2 We have friends who commonly run a load in their Splendide vented combo unit while driving and don't seem to have a problem. We haven't done it since our Generac generator does not put out clean enough power for the Splendide, while our friend's have an Onan that does. 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 11 hours ago, Rescue Duct said: Renegade Verona 40VBH Nice choice! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 What ever you have room for IMO the stackable is the better choice but we only had room for the combo. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchman Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 The wife says she will never have a combo unit again. Nuff said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 11 hours ago, hutchman said: The wife says she will never have a combo unit again. Nuff said! One really has to learn how to us a Combo unit small loads, etc.We may run 3 or 4 loads a week. We will use the CG laundry for large items. When full timing or long timing one must utilize space available. The stackable is the best choice but one can make do with what ever they have. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchman Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 12 hours ago, richfaa said: One really has to learn how to us a Combo unit small loads, etc.We may run 3 or 4 loads a week. We will use the CG laundry for large items. When full timing or long timing one must utilize space available. The stackable is the best choice but one can make do with what ever they have. True but, if the wife does not like it, we won't have one. That's my rule.....Happy wife, happy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwicklund Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 We've had the Splendidi 2000 the last 7 1/2 years have room for side by side W/D in the new 5er but Sandi wants the Splendidi 2000xc. It does the job and my closet will be where the dryer would have sat and she has the whole front closet for herself. Besides when your spending the night in one of those RV parks between the interstate and the RR tracks that rhythmic woomf, woomf, woomf of the dryer turning is a pleasent white noise to doze by. John 2017 F350 King Ranch DRW 6.7 4.10 B&W hitch 2017 DRV MS 36RSSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 9 hours ago, jjwicklund said: We've had the Splendidi 2000 the last 7 1/2 years have room for side by side W/D in the new 5er but Sandi wants the Splendidi 2000xc. It does the job and my closet will be where the dryer would have sat and she has the whole front closet for herself. Besides when your spending the night in one of those RV parks between the interstate and the RR tracks that rhythmic woomf, woomf, woomf of the dryer turning is a pleasent white noise to doze by. The truth comes out . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 We have a Haire 1600 combo model which does a good job, however we rarely use the dryer and instead hang dry the clothes inside or out depending on the weather. If our unit ever needs replacing, I would consider just getting a washer and doing without the dryer. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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