Add a Washer/Dryer Combo to a order?

[explorer2316]

1st post, great forum!

I have a Landmark 365 on order and it is due to be built on 6/15/15 or so. I had planned on adding the washer/dryer in after we took delivery but, I am having second thoughts. I have read a lot of the post here and read the Splendide installation instructions (good instructions). I'm just alittle skittish about drilling a vent hole, running a drain line and making the suggest floor mods recommended. I should also say, it has to be done right or I’ll twitch for as long as I own the trailer.

I'll like to hear the pros and cons of having it done at the factory and thesame from some do it your selfers.

All thoughts appreciated.

Thanks

 

[danemayer]

Hi explorer2316,

Congratulations on the Landmark 365 - you'll love it.

We have the Splendide stackable units that were factory installed.

It's possible to do a nice job locally, but there have been some posts where dealers didn't quite do a perfect job. Some owners have done the install themselves and found it manageable. The hardest part is probably getting the dryer vent in the right place. It can also take a bit of work to get the washer and dryer into the prep area.

One thing to consider - with body paint, having the installation done at the factory will give you a vent that's painted. Adding it locally will leave you with a white vent that needs to be painted.

 

[MTPockets]

We don't have W/D, but would recommend if you want one to have it added in at the factory. That would then include the factory warranty on the installation, hook-ups, vents.

 

[explorer2316]

Thanks for the quick reply. You are right in that cutting the vent hole is the tricky/hardest part. Paint is not an issue for me as I went with the standard graphics package and did not get the full body paint.
Thanks again.

 

[explorer2316]

Yea, that is a good point on the warranty stuff. Thanks

 

[kowAlski631]

Get it done at the factory. Saves a lot of stress.

 

[explorer2316]

That's exactly what my wife said too and I usualy don't argure with her. Thanks

 

[Jim-Lynn]

We installed our washer / dryer combo ourselves - my suggestion, let the dealer or factory do it.

 

[travlingman]

Get it from factory. We had ours dealer installed and were supposed to get a new unit. Tried to get warranty work done and found out the unit had been registered a year before we bought it.

 

[explorer2316]

It's begining to sound like the right thing to do. Thanks for your comment.

 

[explorer2316]

Ok, this is, while not a good story, good information. Thanks

 

[putnamom]

Will Heartland install a washer dryer combo... I want to keep the space above it for hanging coats... but we want the factory installation...

 

[Bob&Patty]

Only on an ordered coach before assembly at the plant.

 

[explorer2316]

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

I contacted my dealer and was able to do a change order. The factory is going to install a stackable pair.

Here's the units they are currently using at the factory. Looks like nice units.
Washer - Splendide - 120V/60Hz - White - ARXL126WSPNA
Dryer - 120V -White - Splendide - TVM63XNA

 

[GETnBYE]

I am trying to add this option to my Bighorn 3685 order also, awaiting an answer whether this option is going to remain available . I wonder if this only going to be a landmark option?

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

I contacted my dealer and was able to do a change order. The factory is going to install a stackable pair.

Here's the units they are currently using at the factory. Looks like nice units.
Washer - Splendide - 120V/60Hz - White - ARXL126WSPNA
Dryer - 120V -White - Splendide - TVM63XNA

 

[buddyboy]

We specified the Splendide models of washer and dryer we wanted and our dealer made sure those were what we received.

 

[Bohemian]

Again, it see,s as it Heartland does nolt offer the combo W/D only the stackables. It would be great if the factory would install the combo W/d. Do they? Will they?

 

[buddyboy]

Again, it see,s as it Heartland does nolt offer the combo W/D only the stackables. It would be great if the factory would install the combo W/d. Do they? Will they?

I'll defer to others. Personally, I don't like the combo units. Had one on my boat and never liked it. If memory serves me correctly, I could have chosen a combo when the order was placed.

 

[explorer2316]

Just a quick follow up to ths topic.

I made my change order in time for the factory install. The dealer was very fair and sold the option at the same discount rate that the other options cost pre-order.

I picked up my trailer June 22nd, packed it up, and started camping on June 26th. We absolutely love it!

The washer works quite well, not much different than a smaller version of the typical home unit.
As many others have stated, the dryer takes much longer than normal. This is expected as it is a 120 volt unit and makes half the heat of a 240 volt unit, at the same current. Overall it fits the bill and we are very pleased.

I have a list of 8 items, so far, and have a appointment with my dealer on July 13th to get the issues taken care of.