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What Dryer to get

We have a Splendide Aristotle model TVM63X.

I have taken this unit apart more then I care.  I have replaced the motor, and the temp thermals sensors. It take forever to dry items.  It looks like the unit is heating since I can check the amp load on coach and see that the unit is drawing 13 amps, which the name plate says is the load. 

Reading the manual it says it will take aprox. 170 minutes to dry a 13 pound of items which is about right for what it is doing.

My wife has talked to some others and they said they liked theirs.  So question is what new Dryer do I buy?
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #1 –
Turdojack, my wife didn't like the long dryer time so i disabled the dryer connections on the combination Splendide and put a 220v
apartment dryer above the washer.  Granted we can only use it when we are hooked to shore power but that is the only time she washes anyway.  Happy Wife Happy Life! We did loose pantry space but when I put ini a 10 cuft refrigerator I used the extra space for pull out pantry
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #2 –
Turbojack - did it work properly before and now it doesn't? Kind of a silly question, but have you cleaned the lint trap?  Not just the screen, but under the screen and all the way through to the vent in the side of the coach?  It can get really blocked up, and when we cleaned it, it dramatically helped.  In the interim before you get another dryer, it might make it work more efficiently if you give it a good clean out. 

We have the same dryer (Ariston TVM63X) and it has worked flawlessly for us for 7 years.  ***knock on wood***  I hope your dryer woes end happily.  :) 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #3 –
Has never worked good since we bought the coach 3 years ago. I think I have checked everything, but now you have me questioning myself
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #4 –
Look at Whrilpool, they have small washers and dryers as well as combo washer/dryers.
Tim Dianics
Pam Sapienza
Vader PupZilla Labrador Canine Beast (AKA Pup)
Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000
2021 Jeep Gladiator, Diesel

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #5 –
I have the combo, and now have taken the top and back off 3 times since 2015, to remove and clean the inside rubber flex tube from the drum to the back wall of the unit.  It's sadly and amazing how much link gets trapped inside the rubber flex tube!
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #6 –
I have a Bosch washer and 220v dryer in my coach. Happy with both.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Lon and Cheryl –
I have a Bosch washer and 220v dryer in my coach. Happy with both.

Is the dryer 220V 20amps or 30 amps?
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago
 

Re: What Dryer to get

Reply #8 –
Quote from: turbojack –
Is the dryer 220V 20amps or 30 amps?
Bosch Axxis = 15amps
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.