Dishwasher in place of Washer/Dryer on Solitude 3550

**Gigi73** · 02-16-2023, 08:24 AM

Our 5th wheel is being used full time and has a hookup for the washer and dryer under a cabinet in Kitchen area (as you walk in from the door to the right of the pantry) . It's rather large. We don't need the washer/dryer but a dishwasher would be great. Has anyone ever installed a dishwasher in this area? There is an outlet hot and cold water and discharge for water at the top left. Just wondering if anyone tried converting the cord to plug in and installed it in this area.

**Soundsailor** · 02-16-2023, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Gigi73

Our 5th wheel is being used full time and has a hookup for the washer and dryer under a cabinet in Kitchen area (as you walk in from the door to the right of the pantry) . It's rather large. We don't need the washer/dryer but a dishwasher would be great. Has anyone ever installed a dishwasher in this area? There is an outlet hot and cold water and discharge for water at the top left. Just wondering if anyone tried converting the cord to plug in and installed it in this area.

First off, it looks like you're new here, welcome to the forum. It sounds like a great project, in theory, a dishwasher should be able to use the same hookups as the washer/dryer. Do you have a unit in mind that fits in the space?

**geotex1** · 02-16-2023, 09:23 AM

It's doable and been done. I don't believe either who have are members on this board though. It's just a matter of how handy you are and finding the right dishwasher for a fit. The two I know approached it differently. One reworked the cabinetry and installed a drawer dishwasher and created much improved cookware storage. The other used an apartment-size dishwasher with plastic wash cabinet for weight considerations in order to be able to wash pots and pans easier. The latter has higher water demand and grey water discharge as a result, but they also camp the majority at full hookup sites.

**Gigi73** · 02-16-2023, 09:25 AM

Thanks! Yes I am new here

Honestly, the space is so big that it could possibly fit a normal sized dishwasher (in height and width and depth). The washer/dryer combo that would normally fit here would be much heavier than a dishwasher. 157lbs vs 95 lbs for a dishwasher. I was just curious if anyone ever tried doing this. I've looked online and haven't seen this done before. My concern would be the humidity inside of that cabinet.

**Second Chance** · 02-16-2023, 09:35 AM

As @geotex1 has said, I'm sure it's "doable." As full-timers, though, we would MUCH rather have a washer and dryer than a dishwasher (and our Solitude is prepped for both in separate locations). It's no big deal to wash dishes; going to a laundromat rates right up there with kissing alligators for us.

Rob

**huntindog** · 02-16-2023, 09:51 AM

I've thought about it. Todays dishwashers are really efficient on water use. That is a big plus for boondocking use. Water is usually our limiting factor. I never took a serious look at the AC consumption though. That might be a deal breaker for us.

**Second Chance** · 02-16-2023, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Gigi73

Thanks! Yes I am new here

Honestly, the space is so big that it could possibly fit a normal sized dishwasher (in height and width and depth). The washer/dryer combo that would normally fit here would be much heavier than a dishwasher. 157lbs vs 95 lbs for a dishwasher. I was just curious if anyone ever tried doing this. I've looked online and haven't seen this done before. My concern would be the humidity inside of that cabinet.

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