Seneca 36FK Washer Dryer Install
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Information on the installation of a Splendide WD2100XC washer/dryer in my Seneca 36FK.
Below are the links for the products that I installed:
Washer/Dryer
www.amazon.com...
Vent Kit
www.amazon.com...
MountingFeet
www.amazon.com...
Absolutely loved the work that you did. The cabinet door customization was genius and well done.
I had that model combo washer/dryer unit in a previous fifth wheel I owned. It worked pretty well overall, but found that the unit did not have a lint filter. This was kind of a pain as it would slowly plug not only the dryer hose, but also the dryer exhaust tube inside the washer/dryer. This meant that I had to pull the unit out of the cabinet and clean the lint out of everything. Once you got past that it really was a pretty good unit.
Bi folding door was brilliant :-) Nice job!
Thanks, work great!
Late to the game but I love your videos! Heck of a lot better than most on TH-cam! Please keep them coming.
I appreciate the comment! I have a few new ones in the works...
Excellent...and brave cutting that vent hole!
Thanks!!
Y C exactly! 😨😵
OK - I am convinced I too need a washer / dryer. Thanks for the push towards getting one!
You know I am always the voice of reason......maybe
Thanks for sharing! I've been wanting one of those washer/dryer combo machines. It's good to know they make a vented model.
+Ann Bellinger your more than welcome. After a couple of months it is working great.
Same here Kuhl Odyssey... I'm loving mine, works great, happy I spent the extra bucks and got the Splendide 7100 XC Ventless model...
Venting should help with drying. Another thing that makes a difference after the spin cycle take the clothes out and shake them before starting the dry cycle. It won't dry as fast or as well as a home but we had one for years and we were very happy with it. Do small loads every day or 2. We full timed for a few years and very rarely used a laundry mat.
Great video, Thanks for sharing... My fifth wheel was built to take on the washer dryer combo. I purchase the Splendide 7100 XC Ventless, and with the help of my nephew we were able to get it into the RV and lifted into the cabinet. Talk about darn near bustin yer balls, yer right about the weight, that washer dryer combo is heavy. Also, I could just about see you guys when you were getting your washer into that rather tight fitting area. I'll never understand why the people that build these RV's don't put the washer closet down on the lower floor, and if possible, over or between the axles. I own the Titanium Mystique 30E35SA, and my washer is located up stairs in wardrobe slide out. Talk about a hell of a place to put a heavy washer... Anyway, I want to say that I love the idea you had with the doors. Mine is two doors as well, But after seeing what done with yours, I'm soon to get that piano hinge and make mine like yours. So thanks for sharing this great video.
It was a crazy PITA to get mine in that tight corner! Had to do sort of a lay it down and scoot type of operation. I agree, they do not think about these things when they design RVs. Loving the doors, they are working perfectly for me.
Howdy, Hope you and yours had a great Christmas, and are having a nice new year. Well I did remove my doors, and added the piano hinge. That was a great idea you had. I love the way I can now swing the doors aside to get full access to washer. So thanks again for sharing your video. Thumbs up and you have a new sub to your channel.
Got the stackable washer and dryers but looking into the combo so that it gives me more storage space, best investment for my rig to date.
I am loving it so far, no laundromats in the last two months and no issues with longer cycle times.
We have the exact same coach. Just picked her up two weeks ago. Awesome idea with the piano hinge on the double doors. Even leaving the drawers in there, I think that'll make a huge difference in our ability to utilize the space. It looks like you flipped the tv door as well? Mine opens into the room, making the nook behind it all but worthless.
I did not flip the TV door, mine aways opened this direction. The only thing I would caution with the piano hinge and leaving the drawers is wether or not it will fold flat enough for the drawers to still open. Before made the hinge modification and was playing with the idea I noticed the handle kept the doors from going all the way against the wall. No big deal with the washer, but it may keep the drawers from opening very far. I would just play with it first... Hope you enjoy your Seneca as much as I enjoy mine!
I wonder if my TV door was just installed upside-down then. Wierd. Definitely makes more sense the way yours opens.
Nice modification on the doors man. That’s pretty cool.
Thanks so much, that was a life saver for ongoing use
Great idea with the piano hinge. Not sure if it was my computer or you but the audio was real low. We enjoy your channel.
It was on my end, I have been working on better audio and hope future videos will not suffer the same issues. Thanks for watching glad you are enjoying some of the content
Excellent job! I really like the washer/dryer combination!!!
I am loving having it, so convenient
Nice Video - the information about vented versus ventless was helpful (read below it was working well - great to hear). Subscribed and working my way through your videos - Thanks !
You are more than welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the video. I was wondering when you drive do you notice anything with the vents? I was wondering if it blows air into tthe venting hose or does it make any sounds? Just curious.
Have not noticed any issues like that.
Can you tell me how you attached drain hose to the pvc fitting that screws into 1/2” drain. Or what pvc fitting did you use. Thanks
I was wondering with such an expensive rig, what are your insurance costs and how good is the coverage?
+Gianna Giavelli really the insurance is not that bad. I am in the neighborhood of $14-1500 a year for "full timer" coverage. Have a low deductible and also have liability coverage similar to home owners insurance. I have been with Progressive for many years for RV insurance.
Do you think all (or many) Senecas come from the factory with the electric and plumbing for a washer/dryer?
I believe it was a standard feature.
So how did the washer/dryer work over time. I see you did the original video in 2017. Any follow up?
It was perfect. I am now in a different RV, much smaller, but I installed another of these units in the small RV. Take at look at my video list for Bigfoot RV interior tour. This second unit has also worked perfectly for me. Don't think I could live without one.
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Nice Video, could you tell me where you got that screw in drain where the washer hose fits in the top perfectly
I glued a ABS Female Adapter and then added a PVC threaded reducing bushing that I believe dropped it from a 1 1/2" to a 3/4" which allowed me to snuggly fit the drain hose into it
You're quite the handyman :)
Thanks, I have a bad habit of finding projects!
Are you able to wash your clothes only without using the dryer option?
Yes, you can run wash only cycle and then hang the cloths outside if you like. The spin cycle actually does a great job of getting them pretty dry already.
Great Job!
Thanks so much!
Do you have a long term review on your washer/dryer?
I had this unit for two years and loved it. I also installed on in our replacement RV and have two move years with the new one. At this point I would not be without one.
Thank you good info very helpful
+Bill Phillips glad you found it helpful!
Great job.
Thanks, it was a fun project!
awesome video!!
Glad I could share my experience, thanks for watching!
I don't know how hot the air that comes out of the vent is but I would watch the marker light to make sure it doesn't melt.
Never had any issues, worked flawlessly
Looks great!!
Thanks, fun project
thanks...
Your more than welcome!
Looks like a Indesit Washer dryer. But in US Splendide
I believe that is correct
The Kuhl Odyssey Compare this one with Indesit widl106( on Google)
You are right, just an Indesit with another badge.
Compact appliances in North America are standard ones for the Euro market.
How much water does it use?
On a pretty full load it seems to run about 8 gallons total. It does self adjust to the size of the load and uses less most of the time.
Silicone job is very poor. I would have applied silicone onto the back of the flange and at the screw points and then press it in and screw it down. The silicone bead around the perimeter doesn't do anything as it will deteriorate pretty quickly with the sun heating the rv up and then the rv cooling down.
I'll be keeping an eye on it as I do with all sealants on the RV. To date the silicone is working just fine. I also wanted to be able to easily remove the vent housing to inspect and check for any lint or anything that gets trapped inside. Attaching it with the silicone would have made it very difficult to remove. I have taken it off already once to make sure the vent hose it staying clear and it was a snap. I also could have used butyl tape, but again I was looking to be able to service it easily and the silicone on the perimeter is easy to remove and to replace on my annual inspections.
I am scared when I see you are holding the drill. You have the guts to do that, not me.
After a while of doing project like this, you start to build up some confidence in your abilities and are not so worried. It can still be nerve racking occasionally. This one I was very confident that I would not have any issues.
It’s such a shame you guys over in the states have to pay so much for these machines here in the uk they are a very cheap budget machine with awful reliability issues
No kidding. I have to say I am just gald to have one anyway.
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