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Splendid w/d removal

I have a Splendide 2000 that we have no use for. Can the unit be removed through the front door? Is this something requiring any special knowledge or tools? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
John and Kathleen Campbell and Belle
Coach sold Nov. 2021
1999 U320 36'
build# 5486
Motorcade # 17679

Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #1 –
You probably know it's big, awkward and heavy. Very few are bolted in. Just lift it out. If you can get access to the top remove 2 screws on the back (upper left & right) then push cover forward should come right off. Inside are 2 big cement blocks that are bolted in. Removing these will get rid of some of the weight. Put moving blanket down and pull the unit out and and lay on it side. Now work your way to the door and have the strong person at the bottom of the step and the other one at the top. Heavy end first slide down the steps and out you go.

My wife and I did this 3 or 4 years ago. Just plan it out and go for it.

see ya
ken
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Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #2 –
Thanks for you response and suggestions. Will tackle this sometime in July.
John and Kathleen Campbell and Belle
Coach sold Nov. 2021
1999 U320 36'
build# 5486
Motorcade # 17679

Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #3 –
Put down a piece of cardboard with plywood on top to protect the floor.

Pull out the unit and disassemble right there.  MUCH easier to carry out piece by piece.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #4 –
Ours removed easily and drawers installed in its stead.  Sealed off the water line
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #5 –
There are shut offs in the coach for the w/d water lines
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Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
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Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #6 –
This forum and it's members are so amazing! We will be installing drawers as the extra storage is really important for us.
John and Kathleen Campbell and Belle
Coach sold Nov. 2021
1999 U320 36'
build# 5486
Motorcade # 17679

Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Michael & Jackie –
Ours removed easily and drawers installed in its stead.
Mike,
 
Did you change the doors, or use the louvered original? Or just put drawer fronts in its place?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #9 –
well, traveling mostly by myself and often with full hook ups, I upgraded my Splendide because it gets so much use.

In any event - old one went out door, new one came in - two folks from MOT did the switch in 30 minutes.

I contributed an autograph to the effort - on the credit card receipt - glad not to hurt myself messing with the effort - it is pretty heavy

Tim Fiedler

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Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #10 –
What is the name of the upgraded W/D combo?
Tom
1998 U320 40'
 

Re: Splendid w/d removal

Reply #12 –
You will want to remove the screen door when taking the washer out.  Through a long saga, I have removed mine from the coach while at the Splendid Distributor twice for two failures at getting it to dry. I replaced it with a 2100XC, which is working perfectly. I think I should have waited though for someone getting rid of theirs. Would have saved me more than a coach buck.
2000, U320 36' with Cummins 450, Toad - 2016 Ford CMax Energi
Previous MHs; 1970 Winnebago, 1973 FMC 2900R, much later a heavily modified 1975 FMC 2900R.