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01-25-2015, 02:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Louisville
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #10437
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washer dryer install
We're considering a Splendide combo (vented)for our 3665 and would like to know if other owners have installed it themselves and encountered any problems with installation(like where the sidewall "studs" are located). I know these units are hefty so is it better to pay for installation? We're seriously considering fulltiming in the next year and a washer/dryer will be a must have for us. We're also considering a new model with a front bath to get the laundry out of the bedroom. And speaking of front baths, we don't think the main floor 1/2 bath is necessary for us. It would make a perfect "laundry room"/ storage/ coat room, but so far we haven't seen a W/D option instead of bathroom. We're looking at SOB (as well as the Montana without the pantry option) that you can opt for walk in pantry/storage instead of the 1/2 bath. But right now, the original question is to have the W/D installed or DIY, and, besides losing a couple shelves of storage, for fulltime use, is it very inconvenient for having the laundry in the bedroom?
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01-25-2015, 02:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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We have a 3665 with the combo in the bedroom and love it. The dealer installed it but I removed it to install a drain pan under it. I had a local sheet metal guy fabricate a pan with a drain that I attached a hose to and ran in out by the front leg. If you go out in the morning when there is dew on the trailer, you can see the ribs in the walls. Then, you can see where to install the vent.
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01-25-2015, 02:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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As for a new model the 3720 or 3721 is a lovely plan with the washer/dryer in the hallway to the bedroom. In our 3610 the pantry is in the kitchen next to the fridge and we have the combo in there and we are very happy having it so handy.
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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01-25-2015, 09:43 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Louisville
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #10437
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We like the looks of the 3721 also, on paper. Would like to see one in person. I've seen SOB with a very similar floorplan as the 3720/3721 except it has a window on each side of the bed, which is my preference. We're in Florida until spring so we'll be collecting info until we get home. We're pretty happy with the comfort of our present rig so we may just stay with it but it never hurts to look around. Well,,,, maybe it does hurt, in the wallet sometimes!
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01-25-2015, 11:41 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I had ours installed by a dealer. Not enough room to work there for me and my bad back.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-25-2015, 12:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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We have the 3725RL which is the previous version of the 3720/3721. We love having the laundry in the hallway. We had the separate side-by-side unit washer & dryer installed when we bought our Montana. The hallway install is nice because you don't loose any closet space with them and the separate units allow you to have a load drying while another load is washing.
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