Solitude 310GK Washer Dryer

**Second Chance** · 08-08-2020, 05:15 AM

Prior to late 2020 model year builds (? first quarter of this year), the doors and one side of the moldings for both the bedroom and W/D closet doors will have to be removed. Modifications will also have to be made to the front wall of the W/D closet to install the vent. It is doable and many of us have had it done. You'll get different opinions on it, but I highly recommend vented separates for load capacities and drying times. We had ours installed (Whirlpool washer and dryer) at the beginning of the pandemic to avoid laundromats and are SO glad we did!

Rob

**DECelt** · 03-31-2021, 07:34 AM

Sounds like your dealer just doesn't want to do it. We've had the Splendide 2100 in three rigs and they fit...you might have to remove the closet door but that is no big deal. They also sell a right-angle exhaust kit, but I've never had to use it.

Google this for the part...Westland Sales Vi490d ELBOW90DEG. Offsetlow Pro

**Second Chance** · 03-31-2021, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by DECelt

Sounds like your dealer just doesn't want to do it. We've had the Splendide 2100 in three rigs and they fit...you might have to remove the closet door but that is no big deal. They also sell a right-angle exhaust kit, but I've never had to use it.

Google this for the part...Westland Sales Vi490d ELBOW90DEG. Offsetlow Pro

Who are you replying to? If you use the "Reply With Quote" (to the right of "Reply") as I have done here, folks will know whom you are addressing and that person will get a notification.

Rob

**DECelt** · 04-25-2021, 06:23 AM

I would recommend drilling just a pilot hole from the inside (using a long bit) and then drilling your 4 1/4 inch hole from the outside using the pilot hole to guide you. Easier

Originally Posted by 286rocks

We have a 2021 344GK and Grand Design has relocated the "drill here" sticker to behind the closet wall almost exactly where you describe. They added a small access panel, but realistically the closet wall needs to be completely removed to get a drill and 4" hole saw in there. The forward facing wall is held in with about 8 million brad nails, and an equal amount of staples so it makes for a long day if you want to remove it cleanly. We also used a few self tapping screws to remount the wall after the vent and piping were sorted. Like you, we took the opportunity to add a full 30 foot roll of R-30 insulation to the front cap area after seeing what a half assed job the factory did. We also installed the Splendide stackable washer dryer, and yes the doors and trim need to be removed, but it's fairly simple. The biggest thing I would suggest is adding shut-off valves in the basement as the factory one's will be fairly inaccessible once the W/D is installed. (They're chintzy anyway)

**antidad** · 06-21-2021, 05:39 PM

here's what I did. Had to remove the trim on 1 side of the closet door, no big deal. Removed bedroom door(unscrewed hinges)Ran Dryer duct to behind front closet wall so that it wasn't crushed. Moved outlets for access. whole project took a couple of hours