COSTLY Mistakes - RV Washer/Dryer Install Gone Wrong (Our Fault)
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- Avoid making the SAME costly mistakes we did when installing an RV washer/dryer combo! Whether you're a full-time RVer or a weekend camper, this video is a must-watch for anyone considering adding a washer/dryer unit to their RV.
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Use both the 4" hole saw AND a 4.25" hole saw together. The 4" will fit in the existing hole and the 4.25 will cut out the .25".
I was going to recommend the same thing. You can pair the smaller hole saw with the new larger size and enlarge your hole.
What this guy said.....saved my ass more than once...
Good info 👍
you nest the old hole saw size inside of the hole saw size you want to drill to make the new size…
Others have commented about nesting one hole saw inside the other. If necessary, put a spacer / washer between the two so that the smaller hole saw extends further than the larger hole saw.
I've recently had many bad days, weak, sick, unable to move,. This morning I couldn't even fix myself breakfast but I started to watch this episode and within minutes I felt better. I love you guys. you're wonderful! I believe in you. If I were only younger and in better health....
My wife is a ER Nurse of nearly 30 years and I am a retiring Paramedic after 45 years in Fire and EMS. You guys are my hero’s! I bought our 37’ 5th Wheel this summer. Came with the Splendid Washer and dryer. First lesson learned was don’t wash large brand new cotton blankets in RV Washer, plugged up the drain pipe. Second lesson learned; I saw someone already wrote keep grey tank open when doing wash. Absolutely one load can use as much as 30 gallons of water. You will know your grey tank is full when your shower backs up ;-). I put a drain pan under my washer Should have come with the combo as well. I would call Camping World back! The water sensor is also a great idea. Good Luck Y’all. Maybe will see you on the road!
😂 that happened to us! Our washing machine backed up into the shower! Lesson learned. 😂
I hate the washer dryer combo - extreme creasing when it washes then spins and dries - now I stop the cycle after washing to remove and shake out the laundry wrinkles before putting it back in and setting the dryer.
We have learned to either open the valve on the gray tank when using the washer , or be sure it is empty. The washer doesn't know when the tank gets full and can overflow at the drain . Even with a sensor, by the time you turn the washer off you'll be mopping .
To prevent splintering when you first start drilling, start drilling with the drill in reverse until you get a circle in the wall.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Reverse with a new hole saw is your best friend
Of course for anyone reading this you need to get the pilot hole drilled forward first ;)
Also tape it off with painters tape to help with the splintering and alway drill a small pilot hole that can be filled with Fiberglass and repaired before going with a large hole first..
I would duct tape those rough edges of the inside vent hole to protect the tubing from tearing. Or put duct tape on the tubing itself where it sits through the hole
I just watched your washer/dryer install. That looked like it was fun and definitely a learning experience. There is only one thing I would like to recommend. It’s not urgent but I would get a pair of stainless steel braided supply hose for the water line. I have seen rubber ones fail after time. Just a heads up. Happy trails
You guys did a great job on the install. I wouldn't worry much about the aluminum stud you drilled through. There is enough rigid foam insulation encased around it that it shouldn't be a problem. I like how Dexter showed us his "sidewalk superintendent" skills.
We enjoyed the install you two! We were waiting to see Dexter with the instructions…lol.
The sticker is NEVER where it’s supposed to be…I think it’s put on while blindfolded.
Also, don’t use silicone; use Butyl tape for a watertight seal.
For your next project, you can replace the flex with a solid, insulation wrapped dryer tube. We know from experience, that flex tube will become an unwanted heat source.
AJ & Melissa
Another tip for using hole saws: Once the hole saw bites into the workpiece, stop drilling. Remove the hole saw from the drill and install a small 1/8 inch bit. Drill 4 holes with the 1/8 bit in the perimeter of the large circle. Just place the small bit in the grove made by the hole saw at 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock. Drill those small holes all the way through. Next, put the large hole saw back on and complete your cut. The small holes will help prevent the hole saw from overheating, they will give waste material (dust and chips) a place to go, and they will help prevent binding. You will be amazed how much easier it is to cut a clean hole. I learned this trick years ago in my contracting business and never went back to doing it the old way. Good luck Hanks. We love you!!
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Not a cooler or more entertaining couple on TH-cam🥰 A ❤️ for each one of you, Thanks Hanks😎🇺🇸
David!! Thank you so much for saying this! It means a lot 😊 - The Hanks family
My wife and I did a combo install in our motorhome last summer. The combo weighed in at 335lbs. We had to get it in the doorway (had to remove the grab bar) by sliding it up some 2x6 lumber. I then had to go and purchase a hydraulic lift table because we had to get it over 32 inches high to get past the fireplace shelf leading to the bedroom (no way we could lift it that high). The lift table only went to 30 inches so used some 4x4 and plywood. We then had to get it up to 35 inches to slide (well force)it in the top cabinet. Then had to lean over the top (only about 15 inches of room) while standing on a 3 step ladder to make the vent connection and then push everything back. First time we ended up pinching the hoses and had to take it out and do it again. Drilling the vent hole was the easy part, used a stud find to make sure there was nothing in the way. Don't forget the leg locking tabs to keep the machine from bouncing when going down the road. P.S. we are both over 70 and we will never attempt this again!
I wondered how they were going to keep this washer/dryer from bouncing out of that cubby while driving as well.
Can’t believe you did that yourselves! With some things, it’s better to hire pros. Now you know why they get the big bucks.
Oh my goodness Chris... That is insanely heavy! What a conundrum you both had to face putting that washer and dryer in. we will be sure to keep a close eye on the hoses and thank you for mentioning the leg locking tabs. We appreciate all your support and for taking the time to watch our videos - Kyle and Renee
The washer dryer combo currently sits super snug with the trim piece above it. We were going to give this a trial run and see how well it holds up during travel days. I foresee us having to invest in some kind of add on or something to help keep the machine stable during travel days.
The tip to park next to the hardware store is gold! Thank you!
Absolutely! We have been to the hardware store so many times during our projects 😅 Thank you for watching!
In the morning when it's cooler, take a look at the outside wall and see where the changes in condensation are, when the conditions are right you'll see the framing. Take a picture for later reference. Not for hole cutting but so you know what that horizontal frame beam is connected to. I would guess it's a stability cross member and in that case shouldn't be a big issue. Also your cut forms an arch which is a stable shape.
Well it brings me a lot of comfort reading this insightful comment! Thank you for bringing us some peace of mind 🙂 We appreciate your support in watching and taking the time to share - Kyle and Renee
I tell my wife that I can never use a stud finder because it always points to me. lol
@@ifly64s LOL!
If you ever need to make a hole bigger when using a hole saw here's an easy fix. Get a piece of wood like 1/8 thick cut square that is bigger than the hole you need to make. Then you can either screw that piece onto the wall or use a hot glue gun to attach it temporarily over the smaller hole. You can then use the hole saw to drill the hole bigger and then remove the scrap of wood.
Hi Michael! That's a really neat hack that you shared. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. If we are ever in that position again, we will definitely keep this comment in mind 😊
That exactly what I would of said Michael Cain. Be in my 70s I have had my share of oh s@#& when working on projects. Iam just to cheap to pay someone.
You didn’t take enough out of that aluminum stud to worry about. The leg on the other side of that stud was not damaged.
Oh good 😅
Well sense the peace of aluminum was running horizontal it’s clear it was not a stud. More like a cross brace or met for added screw point for vent from factory.
A lot of those studs are 2x2 so it looks like he nearly drilled all the way through. That whole side of the trailer is going to completely fall off going down the road and the vortex will rip the washing machine right out the side.
@@BarkyWalruslol, i think that piece of aluminum was there for the vent to be drilled into… they do things like that, for example when you have your antenna on the roof, or the ladder, they put sheets of aluminum down for something to bite into…
@@bounderchris I’m aware they do that. I’ve drilled plenty of holes in numerous campers. A wood filled aluminum tube, that is the same construction as the support structure of the camper seems like an interesting choice from the factory as a drill through location and a bit over kill for four little screws to hold a vent cover, where typically they just go through the fiberglass laminated luan with screws and slap silicone on it. One thing is certain. That stud is holding up the entire wall of the trailer and it’s going to fail like a final destination movie.
As far as SMELL…..I put a 1/4c of baking soda in each load. It’s good for your clothes, helps rinse out soap, plumbing, and prevents smell. Oh and leave the door ajar as much as possible after each load. Good job you guys!
These are some really great tips! Thank you very much for taking the time to share them with us 😊
It’s nice to see there are other couples that do it like we do! Go big or go home! Nice job to you both!
Just make sure to have sealed all around the outside vent to prevent water wicking in around it. Love Dexter's assistance!
Good call!! I will be sure to stay on top of that 🙂 Yes, Dexter is always bringing about the best assistance 😹
Yikes making holes in the rig 🙀 You two are so brave. Thanks for sharing and as always wishing you three safe travels.
We were so nervous as well, Linda! I definitely had the shaky Elvis leg going on 😄 Glad it's done though! Thank you for your wonderful support as always!! - Kyle and Renee
So sorry y'all had to through this. My husband were travel nurses before we retired. We bought a fifth wheel and I wanted a washer and dryer in the camper. Others tried to talk us out of it. It was the best thing I did.
Hey Hanks, love ya’ll. Look for you every week. I have been looking into this combo washer myself but have been warned that it takes forever to run (that isn’t an issue for me), that it does not dry properly (although I believe that is an issue for the non-vented) And that it holds like 1 towels and one shirt (which cannot be realistic).
If you could, please demonstrate the use of the washer. How much clothing (use towels or something) that washer holds at once, how long it runs per wash & dry. How dry do the clothes come out?
Would appreciate any demo you can. There are only one or two others who show this. Thank you.
I want this too
A tip for anyone needing to drill through the outside wall like this. Take the smallest drill bit and drill some test holes from the inside. You only need to about .5 inch deep. You're just checking for studs and it's not very noticeable. Drill every inch or so until you find the clear 5 inch section you're looking for. You should only need a few test drillings.
What a great job you both did. When I used to work with my dad and I made a mistake he always said, "Well, if that's the worst thing that happens to us today we're doing ok." I do think I saw Dexter rolling his eyes though. 😏
RV washer/dryer ; great idea! drilling thru a stud, um.... I saw what i considered the BEST washer/dryer set up Ive ever seen in any RV, was on Nomadic Ramblers yt channel, it was done in their OLDER videos when they had their aqua coloured trailer, it was a small vertical rack that had the washer underneath and the dryer on the rack above it. was perfect and worked perfect that I could see, simple and effective. Hope your project does fine.
Thank you so much! So far so good and holding up. We will keep you posted as we go along 😊 Stay safe
We installed a stackable washer and dryer in our Rockwood trailer and hubby did his homework first...First of all, our sticker was in a completely wrong spot that said "Drill Here". Thank goodness he didn't believe it. Next he drilled a small hole where he guessed it should be. Next he took a wire hanger and poked around inside the wall to make sure there was nothing that he would hit while drilling a big hole. Three years later, his install has been perfect and we have youtube to thank for the heads up.
Additions for suggestion.... Get a dishwasher water catch pan to put underneath machine. Maybe even a foam or rubber mat under that for vibration and shock absorption. The sensor is a good extra touch as well. On the 4.25 hole to the outside.. (its in now so maybe not) but use spray foam to fill the gap. Helps with vibration and also insulates. I already mentioned in a reply to someone elses comment, on the side wall "hole", you could have or should have put the 4.25 hole saw on then the 4.0 on next... 4 goes in hole you made and acts as guide. You're done but hope these suggestions help the next person.
I love that you guys aren't afraid to tackle things yourself!! Can't wait to hear how you like it. We have a prep area for one and not sure if it's worth having.
I love to watch you two work together and conquer a challenge! No Fear!
I think you did a great job. I’m proud of you for even trying that install. ❤❤
Hi Carl and Renee. First of all, great job on the improvement. I love that you all tackle these on your own as I do.
Not sure if anyone else tossed this one out but I thought I would share an idea to enlarge a hole once you cut it. You can take a small piece of luan, or plywood and attach it over the hole you just cut. Then you can use your new hole saw and go through that new piece and the existing hole and the bit will bite just fine.
We really enjoy your channel. Hope to get to meet you all at an event sometime soon.
Bruce Becker
Thank you for the great video. I learned a lot. As the unit I’m buying soon has washer dryer prep, this was very helpful as I plan to install it myself also. Great job to both of you and I enjoy your videos. Happy new year.🎉
We had our stackable washer dryer installed at build but I get the terror of drilling a hole. We installed a Parsec antenna and the measure 20 drill once applied when putting a big hole in the roof. I had frame schematics from Grand Design and still slightly caught the edge of the roof trusses
Well geeze Carl. I use to measure twice and cut once but then I bought a combination board stretcher and hole mover and now I can just guess and cut. Works great
Haven't seen a comment on the sewer line, so you'll definitely want to tie down the hose where it enters the drain tube. Those can easily pop out from the pressure of pumping the water out of the washer.
If you notice, there's a hole on the plastic bend that you can zap strap to the drain. If there's no hole to attach the zap strap to, you can fasten it to the plastic backing in your little "wet bay" with a small self-tapping screw.
Love following you guys on your adventures!!
Great tip, Paul! Thank you very much for sharing. We noticed that hole to either drill or tie down the drain tube. I will need to go back and address this. We appreciate your time in watching! - Kyle and Renee
Nice job guys, thanks for sharing. Happy new year.
Nice work you two! I love how you keep working past the obstacles. Couple suggestions, definitely replace the water lines with braided lines, especially in an RV. Second, instead of using the collapsible vent line, replace it with a solid vent line, less potential lint collection and you won't have to worry about something in the cabinet piercing the vent line.
I think that you 2 are great! I have made some of the mistakes that you have. It is a learning experience. Thank you for your time. I have learned so much from you. Great video.
good job, glad to see you take on projects that challenge you.
Uh-oh, need to make a hole saw sized hole bigger?
We've all been there, done that, and tried to fix it, but probably failed miserably in the process even though the end result "works".
These days, I have a hole saw kit with an interchangeable arbor pilot bit (the drill bit in the middle) and can swap out different sized hole saws onto that arbor bit. So, I just put the desired, larger hole saw onto the arbor, size up a hole saw blade for the too-small hole, add the smaller hole saw onto the arbor bit, and use the smaller hole saw as a guide in the too-small hole to drill the new, larger hole, but that wasn't always the case.
So a long time ago, I wrote down a little 3 step reminder sticky note that I still keep with my hole saws for what I found that worked for me 99% of the time:
*Hole Plug --> Center Bit --> Guide Hole*
That's all there is to Mr Sticky Note, but for a better explanation of the sticky note:
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Here's how you can do it in 3 easy steps:
** If you drilled the wrong sized, too-small hole:
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1 - find the circle "plug" piece that you just drilled out of the too-small hole
2 - insert the center hole of the "plug" onto the new hole saw drill/guide bit
3 - line up the "plug" in the exiting hole and drill out the larger hole using the "plug" as a guide for the larger hole saw
- clean up as necessary
- enjoy your new, bigger hole!
Note:
- if drilling through an aesthetically sensitive area, tape off the backside edges of the hole where the new hole will be to reduce blowout when finished drilling the hole
- if drilling through an aesthetically sensitive area, first drill in reverse-mode to cleanly "score" the wall before drilling in forward-mode to complete drilling the hole
- if you don't have the "plug" piece, drill out a new plug from a piece of scrap material (wood, plywood, drywall, etc..) using a holesaw that matches the smaller hole, then follow the above steps.
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Now, if you don't have the smaller "plug" piece, you don't have a hole saw that fits the smaller hole, you only have a hole saw for the new, larger hole and you don't want to buy a hole saw for the smaller hole to make the smaller "plug":
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1 - find a piece of scrap material (wood, plywood, drywall, etc..) that's bigger than your current hole
2 - drill out the new, larger hole in the scrap material
3 - cover the current hole with the scrap material that has the new, larger hole and line up the holes to have an even gap around the edges between the smaller and larger holes
4 - attach the scrap to the wall (nails, screws, tape, etc.. whatever keeps the guide from moving on you)
5 - line up the larger hole saw blade in the newly created scrap "guide" hole
6 - drill the new hole
- clean up as necessary
- enjoy your new, bigger hole!
Note:
- if drilling through an aesthetically sensitive area, tape off the backside edges of the hole where the new hole will be to reduce blowout when finished drilling the hole
- if drilling through an aesthetically sensitive area, first drill in reverse-mode to cleanly "score" the wall before drilling in forward-mode to complete drilling the hole
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Honestly, I'd say that when I mess up a hole saw sized hole (which, I swear, feels like every other time I use a hole saw) it's because I need a bigger hole than what I just drilled, so I just kept my little sticky note with my hole saws and wrote the other methods down in my notes app for if Mr Sticky Note ever fails me and I need to search for the other methods later (which I think has only been once or twice in years and years). Then again, I've certainly gone too big on the needed hole size on more than one occasion .... which is always a terrible can of worms of options for remedying that I truly don't wish on anybody. Eventually, I'm sure I'll get around to measuring it right the first time....surely...but until then, the arbor bit and Mr Sticky Note can keep coming to my rescue.
Congrats on your new washer/dryer combo! Hope it will stand up to the test of time! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Lynn! We hope so too 😊 Stay safe ❤️
You guys are the best! You so deserve a great washer and dryer! Thank you for sharing your steps of installation. I agree, being next to the hardware store is a great idea when doing repairs. Happy New Year! Fingers crossed for it to all work out!
Happy New Year to you as well, Megan! Thank you for your great support in watching and leaving a nice comment 😊 You rock!
I learned a valuable lesson drilling drains in my custom-built RV: If you screw up, get a piece of plywood and drill a hole the size you want through it. Then put the plywood over the hole that is too small and use that to hold your hole saw in place while you drill through.
Oooh! I like this one 😃 Thank you for sharing! I'll keep it in mind for the next time - Kyle
You both are awesome! Love your videos and the information you give us!
TH-cam has brought you back , so good to see
You two again,
I just bought the exact same combo washer/dryer today and will be installing it myself. I have to say, I’m very nervous about drilling a huge hole in the side of my brand new 5th wheel! I did make sure to get the vent kit when I bought it at Camping World.
Howdy Hanks, it's great to see you today.
Happy New Year, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
May you be blessed in 2024.
Thanks so much! Happy New Year!
Keep up the great work guys, love the videos. Hope to see you at the Tampa show.
When I had a motorhome was planning to install a CB. Had to mount the antenna to a metal structure. One morning it was all the perfect weather conditions and dew formed on the outside, expect for where the aluminum studs ran due to them being close to the inside temp of the RV. Like a skeleton. Quick took several pics all around it. Saved them for future reference. Now I knew where I could drill/mount anything down the road.
Y’all got a washer/dryer!!! We did that before moving in… learned quickly to do a small load every other day lol. Happy new year to y’all!!
Great video thanks for the tips and all the great comments from your followers. Hope everything works out! safe travels
I use a stud finder that flashes and blinks when it spots plumbing or electrical wires. It will also detect metal plates.. it’s not the newer x-ray type just a simple type you can get at HD. Works great and prevented me from drilling holes where I shouldn’t.
You'll love it.
Just curious is the stick on the dark side of the basement?
Tip. Drill Just enough with the hole saw from the inside to get thought the Luan, then peel it off to see what's behind. Now, drill the pilot hole all the way through and then drill from the outside.
Thank you for confirming to Brian that everyone goes to the hardware store multiple times during a project. 🤦🏻♀😆 -- Michelle & Brian Coleman
😄 Hi Michelle and Brian! I always feel like I am the only person running to the hardware store multiple times...but I think it happens way more than I can imagine LOL We appreciate you both! - Kyle and Renee
Great job you two! If you're concerned about the aluminum section you drilled out, all you have to do is get a foot or so of flat aluminum (maybe a 1/4" thick) and screw on the inside to the stud with multiple screws. That way the stud is supported across the section that was removed. Good luck.
I would like to see a review of the washer/ dryer on how you like it!
Good job!
We will be sure to keep you posted. Pat! Thank you for your amazing support 😊
The look on your face said it all. We know drilling holes in our trailer feels. Our stomach ached for u. Great job sharing with us. My wife was asking if drilling through the floor was and option. Any hoot, safe travels and stay warm.
You Guy's are awesome for Solving Problems,,,😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
We try our best 😅 Thank you for your support, Larry!
Give you guys a lot of credit for trying something that your not famolar with. Love your videos and content
Thanks
I've watched enough of your videos to know that you two ARE the PROFESSIONALS. I seriously doubt a "professional" RV tech could have done that install any better. Plus, think about the savings. Did you actually cut through framing? As in a vertical aluminum beam?
Thank Hanks for a video of Real Life events. I think you did great the only thing I would have done different is a barrel sander (because I have one of those) to ream out you pantry cut. Every Thursday is my Carl & Nanae education day
Parking near a hardware store is the best advice, thank you!!
Absolutely, Judith! Thank you for your amazing support 😃 Happy New Year!
I've been using a splendide combo vented model since 2015. No issues ever, great choice!
When living on the road, you got to have what you need,
Hope it works well for you.
Absolutely, Mike! We are excited to have this for some more convenience when full timing. We will keep you posted on how it works out 🙂 Thank you for your support
Love your content, it was tough watching you drill that hole made me nervous, keep up the good work and thanks for the laughs
Another great episode. Looking forward to hearing more about the event in June.
I love you guys…. Maybe I’m old but I would have sold and bought new. The trip to Alaska put years on your equipment. Good luck wishing the 3 of you safe travels.
Great how to video. Im looking forward to the road test out come of your install.
Happy New Year guys. You guys are to funny I installed the same unit in our 150,000.00 motorhome and my legs weren't the only thing shaking I have the full body paint and I must have measured 25 times before I did it but nothing makes you feel better than to accomplish a task like this and It went off without a hitch. You look like you did a proper install. I didn't notice your cabinet doors back on that sucks if they didn't give you enough room so you can hide the machine when not in use. That is the best unit out there you're going to love it. Have fun and be safe.
Pro tip you can stack hole saws in the Chuck.. ... . If you drill the hole to small just put the bigger one over it and use the small.one as a guide
Brave. You all did good.
Thank you so much 😊
Yeah, I installed our by myself, and at 65 years young then it went pretty good I also watched a lot of TH-cam videos before I drilled that 4.24' hole in the side of our 5th wheel. Our had the sticker that you were talking about but I have heard that sometimes they don't put those in the correct spot, so what I did to make sure I didn't hit metal I took one or two magnets and slid them on the side of the inside wall and if it stuck I know that is a metal stud.
The dealer told me that to install the washer & dryer combo it was going to cost me 2,700 dollars, lol, well I bought the washer & dryer for about $1k and installed it myself, but once you get it installed we were so glad we did. Oh one more thing when I drill the 4.24" hole in my 5th wheel I use that blue painter tape so the fiber glass wouldn't rip but I see that it came out pretty good, you are going to love it.
We have heard that exact same thing happening with the sticker being in the wrong place. That's a great tip with the magnets! Isn't it crazy how much the dealers up charge for these small conveniences of installing one?! Thank you for taking the time to share this, we appreciate your time and support in watching our videos - Kyle and Renee
Yes anything to make our life easier I enjoyed you guys videos.
Great job! I look forward to seeing how it works!
y'all GOT TO make some friends where you park at cause there are people like me out there who would be happy to share knowledge so y'all could have a much better plan of attack, take advantage of all the years of experience people in the park have..... good video 🤠
Thank you very much for your kindness and support in watching our videos! We really appreciate you. You sound like you would have been a big help as well. Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!
First, I'd like to say yall r funny, I like the vibe. I screwed up the combo install in my 5th wheel but managed to make it work. I put the hole on the wrong side. DUH! I purchased one of those slim line adjustable vents and made it work but talk about a screwup. I did it and the wife was not thrilled.
You ALWAYS want to drill from the inside out in an RV. Loosen and push the pilot bit nearly flush with the hole saw blade. Drill slowly until the inside wall paneling is cut. Stop if you see aluminum shavings. Doing this allows you to move the holesaw if you happen to choose a spot with an aluminum tube. You can glue the paneling back in and move the hole. Also some better deep wall stud finders can locate the aluminum studs.
You guys do amazing job together!😊. Happy New Year 🎉
We really appreciate your kindness in saying this 😊 Thank you very much! Happy New Year!!
Y’all are doing great, another great video.
Thank you for your wonderful support! 😊
We have the same washer/dryer. Be prepared to clean our the vent about every 6 months or so. Also using rigid vent duct for the majority of it would be better with just a short piece of flexible.
Thank you for sharing! We were curious on how often we needed to clean out the vent. We appreciate your time and support in watching 😊
You did a Great job, I don't think you will have an issue with the wall and stud. We installed a washer and dryer in our 5th wheel ad it was not fun either. Stay Safe
My fav TH-camrs! Always relaxing & positive to watch to wind down, or give me a smile and a laugh on my lunch break. You guys bless me and so many others!
I have an RV question... I want to RV one day for sure, but I am honestly afraid of the propane. I've heard that faulty propane equipment can be a huge fire hazard. Is this a reasonable concern to have? How do RVers have peace of mind when it comes to fire safety with propane?
We put a rubber washer catch basin under ours. It saved us when our hose loosened up. We like your leak sensor idea, that will be next.
Awesome video!
That magnetic tipped screwdriver you used. If you take the tip out most of the time a hose clamp uses this size socket.
You just blew my mind! Thank you, Tony! That is an awesome tip 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Add ground, L brackets so it does not move during travel...Great job, Hanks!
Good job looks good. Happy New Year
yes you can make that hole bigger with another hole saw, by doubling up the hole saws, the smaller one would be your guide and the larger one would cut your desired hole.
Oh that's a neat trick, I have never thought of doing something like that before. Thank you for teaching me that! We appreciate your support - Kyle and Renee
You can put a structural pipe around the vent pipe inside if the wall to take the load of where the stud was.
Happy New Year Enjoyed the video
We bought the benches for the rv based on y’all recommendations. We think they will be a better option than the chairs. Thanks Hanks!
That's great to hear! We hope that they work well for you. We sure get a lot of use out of them and they help provide more storage space which is always nice 😊
We're impressed - you're awesome. I dont think you ruined anything. And, no need to go to laundry mats now! 😀
If you get a ton of yucky comments- READ THIS ONE!!! Y’all are so vulnerable and that is BRAVE!! Watch Ted Lasso if you haven’t and remember what Rebecca says, “F&$& the haters!” Thank you for your content!
Love your channel ….. thanks for the info I enjoyed the video
For future remodeling. Look at your sides in the cool of the morning and it will show you where your framing is. Less condensation over studs. Still being full timers it will same on laundry cost.
We did the All-in-one Spendid ventless, no drilling to the outside.
I'm glad to hear that. We can't even get the hot water working in a 2024 40CFK2.... much less try the washer/combo.
You both did a great job 🍻!
You 2 are braver than I would be when you drilled through the fiber glass. Very clean job.
😀 loved your comment about parking your RV in a hardware store parking lot. 🤣😂
I can relate to that.
I was working on our Class A and needed a bolt for our rear stabilizer I even brought the darn thing woth me. They put it in the bolt sizer. It fit, so I thought. I made another trip to the store. Come to find out it was metric. 🤔 project completed after 2 trips to the hardware store.
Safe travels to you 3
Like pulling the black tank valve, sometimes you just gotta let 'er rip, Looks like you just caught a portion of the aluminum stud, I wouldn't sweat it. Great job and kudos for doing it yourself.
Love watching your videos ❤great job installing the washer…..dryer.
Aww thank you very much for your amazing support 😊
My wife and I both live your videos. One thing I would do is use some L brackets and a piece of wood to support your exhaust hose so it won't sag over time.
I love that tip! I could see this happening as well. We appreciate you taking the time to watch and let us know 😃 Stay safe
Maybe a stud finder would have been handy to find the aluminum stud? Also tighten up the clutch on the drill or set it to the drill setting.
Pretty nice job though.
i dont think a stud finder will work on aluminum
It will, plus there’s a wood stud within the aluminum
a stud finder is not looking for wood its looking steel in the wood like a screw or nail so i dont belive it will work@@eagleteam2004