Opinion Poll. Dishwasher. Yes/No and why?

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We got a bunch of the enamel-covered metal plates and bowls from Stansport. They aren't that heavy, and they clean up very quickly. Do NOT get their cups (either the 12 oz. or 24 oz.). We got one box of each and about 1/3 were already damaged. If they drop on the floor from where a 4 year old would hold it, they become useless.

We also have a few plastic plates that we got at WalMart where they sell microwaves. They also clean up pretty good. A dishwasher would be nice, but storage is nicer. We do have a washer and dryer for clothes, but with little ones that's a must have.

If you are looking for paper plates and plastic silverware, Amazon has some deals if you use their monthly delivery. You can get 1000 pc. boxes of heavy duty tableware that are meant for catering that save a LOT of money if you go that route.

[MoonShadow_1911]

We got a bunch of the enamel-covered metal plates and bowls from Stansport. They aren't that heavy, and they clean up very quickly. Do NOT get their cups (either the 12 oz. or 24 oz.). We got one box of each and about 1/3 were already damaged. If they drop on the floor from where a 4 year old would hold it, they become useless.

We also have a few plastic plates that we got at WalMart where they sell microwaves. They also clean up pretty good. A dishwasher would be nice, but storage is nicer. We do have a washer and dryer for clothes, but with little ones that's a must have.

If you are looking for paper plates and plastic silverware, Amazon has some deals if you use their monthly delivery. You can get 1000 pc. boxes of heavy duty tableware that are meant for catering that save a LOT of money if you go that route.

Yeah, we are considering taking a place setting of four of our Correlle ware. We already have plastic cups and a boat ton of plastic utensils. As for the W/D... Splendide units, and they is on the must have list; not the combined unit, but the separate units. We don't want to take 4 hours to do one frickin' load of laundry!

[Ynot4me2]

If I could, I would.

[PHMadness]

We had one installed in the 310GK. We arent fulltiming anymore/yet, but it does get used. I'm sure we would be fine without it too.

[MoonShadow_1911]

If I could, I would.

What is the reason(s) why you would?

[cfowler55]

I also installed a Bosch in our 310. My wife wouldn’t be without it , and we use it every night. Generally set it to wash after we go to bed. So quiet you need to touch it to see if it’s running. It uses less water than hand washing as well. Best I recall it weighs about 70 lbs.
Charlie

[boyscout]

So, the question I have for those of you who full-time is this:

Does a dishwasher add value to your living? If so, why? If not, why?

I wouldn't consider for a second not having a dishwasher in our home. However in our trailer - which we've lived in for up to five months at a stretch - we've managed fine without one.

Others in the thread already mentioned enjoying the large storage space where the dishwasher would be installed, but you yourself mentioned a key reason I'm inclined against - don't want to be putting stuff into the kitchen gray tank.

Rather than use a tub we wipe all dishes into the garbage with paper towel before we wash them. After that - which we'd do even if we had a dishwasher - washing them is quick, easy, and plenty sanitary enough that we don't need a dishwasher to do it.

[Ynot4me2]

What is the reason(s) why you would?

I've just got better things to do. Even if it's just reading a book or counting leaves or plucking nose hair. I hate cleaning, I do it but hate it. If I could I'd also have a maid. Lol
There is also a big difference between weekend warriors and full timing.

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[MoonShadow_1911]

I've just got better things to do. Even if it's just reading a book or counting leaves or plucking nose hair. I hate cleaning, I do it but hate it. If I could I'd also have a maid. Lol
There is also a big difference between weekend warriors and full timing.

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lol! Okay, I can respect that! Thanks!

[metalvelo]

Just a weekend warrior, but I'm 99% sure I'll install one in our next rig that we are dreaming of. Wife is the $ maker, I'm the "home maker" who does all the cooking, dishes, etc. When we are out having a fun trip, I'd like to cut back on the time it takes to wash all the dishes. I don't mess around when we are out and cook some amazing meals which results in a pile of dishes. Its just 3 of us, but often have friends and family over during our trips. I'm pretty damn efficient at washing the dishes by hand, and they come out clean, but it's time I could be doing something else. Plus, the drying rack takes up a considerate amount of counter space, which our current trailer has very little of. I guess you could hand dry, but then you just added even more time. I don't view the storage under the kitchen sink as some sort of amazing storage area. Yes, I have stuff currently under there, but it all could easily find a new home else where. I just would like to transfer my home routine over to the trailer. Run the dishwasher at night, put away dishes in the morning. I'll still still have to wash the larger pots and pans by hand, but washing 2-3 things vs 20+ (counting all plates, silverware, etc) is more to my liking. Yeah, paper plates are a thing, and we relied heavily on that last weekend cause' we had a 4 might trip but no full hookups, but I really hate "one use" items. Anyhow, my opinion. In the end, it's your trailer. There is a reason why there are a gazillion floor plans and options out there in the rv world. We all view things differently and our priorities are all over the place.