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| Re: [GMCnet] washing machines/ dryer combination in GMC's [message #291146 is a reply to message #291131] |
Sat, 28 November 2015 19:37   |
kerry pinkerton
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We have one in our Discovery pusher. The washer is OK although very small. The dryer is nearly useless. Takes a long time, and clothes are still damp. We might use it for underwear and such but I can't imagine doing more than one sheet at a time.
Installing one in a GMC uses a lot of pretty valuable and scarce square feet.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: [GMCnet] washing machines/ dryer combination in GMC's [message #291149 is a reply to message #291131] |
Sat, 28 November 2015 19:41 |
Ken Henderson
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Location: Americus, GA
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Nancy,
Our last SOB (a '97 Safari 40' diesel pusher) had a Splendide (IIRC)
washer/dryer combination. Jim's correct about their being SLOW. For some
reason, perhaps the possible absence of 240vac, they do not use heat for
drying. Instead, they use some condensation form of moisture extraction
which flushes the removed water down the drain -- NOT blown out an external
vent as humid air.
Curious, I Googled a "how does it do that" question and found this:
http://www.splendide.com/splendide_vented_or_ventless.htm
So, they DO offer externally vented models. I wouldn't consider anything
else.
Frankly, IMHO, it's not worth the space in a volume-constrained vehicle
like every GMC. The immediate availability is not very important for short
trips; for longer ones, or full time, the space it occupies will be
severely missed.
JMHO,
Ken H.
On Sat, Nov 28, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Nancy White
wrote:
> We are getting one installed. Anyone had experience or thought about with
> this they would share?
> --
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] washing machines/ dryer combination in GMC's [message #291210 is a reply to message #291207] |
Sun, 29 November 2015 21:04 |
mrgmc3
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Think of using a laundromat another way;
I have a friend with perfectly good washer and dryer at home. He is a short drive from a laundromat (maybe 2 miles). He always takes his wash out to the laundromat because "I can do 4 loads simultaneously....in an hour I'm done for 2 weeks. It takes all day to run everything through my machines." Some people have different value on their time.
Chris Geils - Twin Cities / W Wa
1978 26' Kingsley w/ very few mods; PD9040, aux trans cooler, one repaint in stock colors, R134a, Al rad, Alcoas, 54k mi
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| Re: [GMCnet] washing machines/ dryer combination in GMC's [message #291218 is a reply to message #291210] |
Sun, 29 November 2015 22:09 |
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USAussie
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Chris,
Last couple of trips to the USA we'd take our laundry to a Laundromat in Huffman, TX, put it in the machines with the cleaning
agents and left. The lady that ran it would take it out of the washing machine, put it in the dryer, and fold it when done for twice
nothing. The big bonus was that she could fold the PITA fitted sheets FLAT!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
PS - You related to J. Geils?
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Geils
Think of using a laundromat another way;
I have a friend with perfectly good washer and dryer at home. He is a short drive from a laundromat (maybe 2 miles). He always
takes his wash out to the laundromat because "I can do 4 loads simultaneously....in an hour I'm done for 2 weeks. It takes all day
to run everything through my machines."
Some people have different value on their time.
--
Chris
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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| Re: [GMCnet] washing machines/ dryer combination in GMC's [message #292863 is a reply to message #292852] |
Thu, 24 December 2015 11:29 |
Gary Berry
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We have one in our SOB. It only washes a pair of jeans and maybe a shirt. Takes a long time. Uses LOTS of water, and can only run if the generator is running or connected to a 50amp service. On the other hand, Diana loves it...
Gary Berry
Prosser, Wa
73 Stretch
> On Dec 24, 2015, at 4:57 AM, Peer Oliver Schmidt GMC wrote:
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> Hello Nancy,
>> We are getting one installed. Anyone had experience or thought about with
>> this they would share?
>
> Old thread, but maybe
> https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/drumi-the-foot-powered-washing-machine#/
> is of help for you in the very foreseeable future (Autumn 2016).
>
> --
> Best regards
>
> Peer Oliver Schmidt
> PGP Key ID: 0x83E1C2EA
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> '76a Eleganza II, VA
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