[darmock667]

We opted for the stacked splendide with external vent. We paid the dealer to install it in our new rig. After we got the rig to it's new home we tried to do a load of laundry..... Turns out the dealer did not turn on the valves so no water! After much swearing and taking the dryer off turned the valves on. Noticed while I was back there that drain hose had not been secured to drain pipe as per spec. grrr. So my cautionary tale recommendations for dealer installs are:

1. If you get the dealer to install mandate that they test the washer dryer through a full cycle.
2. If you get a stackable tell them you want to see the connections for the washer prior to installing the dryer on top.
3. Ensure the dryer vent has been caulked!
4. Get the manual prior to the dealer installing the unit(s) and read through the install notes. (real dealers don't read no stinking manuals)

A future project will be to relocate the hot and cold valves from behind the washer/dryer into the gennie area to make it easier to isolate the washer should the need arise. Course have to ensure adequate insulation etc....

Not to cause controversy but we noticed that the vibrations from the washer dryer were distinctly noticeable during certain cycles. We checked to ensure that neither W/D were overloaded and to ensure the units were properly secured. We borrowed a king pin jack from a neighbor and gave it a try with it in place. The vibrations that went throughout the monty were gone. A lot of people decry the use of these gadgets but for this particular application it worked like a charm.

Tom