Best RV Washer and Dryer in 2023 (Reviews and Comparison)

1. LG WM3998HBA Ft. Smart Wi-Fi – Overall Best RV Washer And Dryer

The LG3998HBA is one of only a few washer dryers on the market that boasts Wi-Fi capabilities. Once you have downloaded the companion app to your phone, you will have full control over your washer dryer no matter where you are. This includes seeing how much time you have left on the wash or dry cycle. Sure, the control panel on the LG WM3998HBA is easy to use, and the companion app makes controlling the appliance even simpler.

The LG WM3998HBA offers 4.5-cubic feet of drum space. This means that there will be ample room for a family to do their washing.

Even if you have to do multiple loads, you will be pleased to know that this LG appliance is quick. It makes use of LG’s patented 6Motion technology. Rather than just spinning your washing around in the drum, the machine will move it in six different ways. This results in a far quicker wash. Not only does this result in you getting through more loads, but it also increases energy and water efficiency. 

Installation should be simple. This is a ventless dryer. This means there will be no need to drill any extra holes into your RV.

The IMEF rating for the LG WM3998HBA is 2.4. This means it is towards the top end of the energy-efficient scale. Not bad for something with a large capacity.

What We Like

We enjoyed the Wi-Fi capabilities. It made programming our wash and dry cycles so much easier. It is also nice to be able to see how much time is left on a cycle without having to be near the machine. It makes those RV vacations much more pleasant. We wish more manufacturers incorporated Wi-Fi features into their appliances. Until you use it, it seems like a gimmick. Once you have used it, you will love it.

We also loved the versatility of the machine. With 14 different wash programs covering everything from sportswear to delicates, it is easy to find a program suitable for your clothing. There is even a setting specifically for ridding clothes of pet hair.

Because this is an LG product, you can also expect it to be well constructed. This is something that is likely going to see years of use.

What We Don’t Like

While the wash cycle is quick, the dry cycle isn’t. Because the LG WM3998HBA uses ventless drying technology, it can take several hours for the clothes to dry properly.

Even at the end of the dry cycle, you may sometimes find that there is still a bit of moisture left on the clothing. Although, if you leave the clothes in the dryer for 30-minutes longer, most of that moisture will clear up.

Not all cleaning features will be directly accessible through the machine. For some reason, LG has locked certain features to the smartphone app. So, unless you have a smartphone connected to Wi-Fi, you won’t be able to unlock the full potential of this appliance.

The Panda PAN50SWR1 has been designed specifically for those who may not have much space in their RV. Measuring just 19.75″ wide, you should be able to find a space for it in most RVs. Even if you do not have a dedicated space for it in your RV, there are two rollers built into it. This means that you can roll it into position whenever you need to carry out a wash and then put it back into storage when you are done. 

While the 1.6-cubic feet drum is paltry in comparison to the previous LG model, we find that it is still more than enough space for a couple or a solo traveler. You should easily be able to fit a couple of days’ worth of clothes in the washer.

Despite being a portable washer dryer, it isn’t lacking in features either.  There are six different wash programs. This means that your clothes can be cleaned in the best possible way.

It is even easy to use. It offers a responsible touchpad and an LED display, so you know exactly what is going on.

This is one of the more energy-efficient washer dryers. However, do bear in mind that it is a portable unit. Part of the energy efficiency comes from the fact that it doesn’t completely dry your clothes. It will spin dry them, and then you have to hang the clothes up to dry afterward.

What We Like

When they say that the Panda PAN50SWR1 is a portable model, they do mean that it is portable. While it is a small size, you don’t need to leave it hooked up all the time. The convenient wheels mean that you can bring it in and out of storage as needed.

We also loved the fact that while Panda was clearly building this product to a budget, they didn’t cut corners on the features. There are multiple wash cycles and a wash delay feature. These are things that you wouldn’t normally get at this price point.

What We Don’t Like

Since this is a portable washer dryer, it does suffer from the fact that it is not going to get your clothes completely dry. It will get rid of most of the water, but the clothes will still need to be hung up afterward. 

The finish on the appliance isn’t that great either. This is more a washer dryer that you will buy for practical purposes rather than aesthetics.

You get two appliances here. You have your washer and your dryer. They stack neatly on top of one another.

If you are regularly dealing with a lot of laundries, then you will love having one drum for washing and the other for drying. It means that you can constantly have two loads on the go. The 3.5-cubic feet drums will ensure that they can be rather sizeable loads too.

Because the dryer included in this set is a vented dryer, it means that your clothes are going to finish their drying cycle far drier than with any of the other models that we have discussed so far. The drying cycle will be completed a whole lot quicker, too, thanks to the high-powered fans that the Equator has loaded this model up with.

On the washing machine side of things, the drum can spin at a rather capable 1,200RPM. This helps to ensure that your clothes get cleaner, much faster. 

This set offers a variety of power and water-saving options too. This includes an automatic power off after 5-minutes of a cycle being completed, something which is surprisingly rare incomparable models.

On top of all of this, this Equator set has a winterize function, which has been designed specifically for RVs. With a press of a button, your washer/dryer set will automatically winterize in over 2-minutes, saving you a whole lot of time and effort.

What We Like

We do enjoy vented dryers. While they are a little bit tougher to install because they will require you to drill a hole in your RV, there is no denying that they get your clothes dried so much quicker.

We also liked the fact that the Equator has designed a washer and dryer set that takes up space under 24″ wide. The two separate drums mean that you can double the amount of washing that you do in the same amount of space as other washers/dryer combos for RVs.

What We Don’t Like

There are fewer wash cycle options than other products on the market. For most people, this is unlikely to be a problem. However, if you are the type of person that enjoys a lot more control over your wash, then the Equator may not deliver.

Because the Splendide WDV2200XCD is a vented dryer, it can complete a drying cycle much faster than other RV washer and dryer options on the market. When your clothes come out of this model, they really will be dry.

If you only have a small water tank in your RV, then the Splendide WDV2200XCD may come in useful. A single wash cycle can use as little as 8-gallons of water (some cycles can take up to 16-gallons). This means that this appliance is highly water-efficient. 

This particular model feels very similar to the type of washer that you will have at home. This means eight different wash cycles, a clean cycle, and three different dry cycles. This gives you full control over how you do your washing.

You can add detergent, softener, and bleach to the washer dryer. They will be dispensed automatically. Most other RV washer dryers won’t have a dedicated space for detergent and softener. Instead, you will be required to put them in the same tray, which can mess up the wash. That isn’t a problem with the Splendide washer dryer.

This model is especially quiet too. You certainly won’t be able to hear it outside of the RV, which can make it useful for use on campsites.

What We Like

We like how clean this model can get your clothes. It is almost as if Splendide has looked at a full-size machine and just shrunk it down without cutting features. This genuinely can give a wash and a dry as good as any appliance that you have in your home.

We also like how little water it uses. On a basic cleaning cycle, 8-gallons is barely anything. Most other RV washer dryers will consume much more than this, which means they demand much larger water tanks and waste disposal.

What We Don’t Like

It isn’t the most intuitive machine in the world. It has an easy-to-read display, and the buttons are very responsive. However, sometimes it can flash various error codes at you, even when you think you have done everything right. If you are going to purchase this, then we suggest that you give the manual a good read. You really won’t be able to work out what is going on just by looking at it.

Sure. The Giantex Portable Mini Compact isn’t necessarily brimming with features, but at 15″ wide and weighing in at just 29.3lbs, you aren’t going to get anything more compact than this. This is the sort of washer dryer that you can pull out for a quick wash and put back into storage.

There is no need to plumb this washer dryer into anything. The tank is built into the washer and dryer. Just fill it up with water, and you are ready to go. All hoses, including a wastewater disposal hose, are included in the box.

Despite being compact, you have both a wash basket and spin basket built into the washer dryer. These can be used independently of one another. This means that you can have multiple washes going on at once. This is exceedingly rare in something this low priced. Although, do bear in mind that this is a portable dryer. It won’t get your clothes completely dry with a spin.

What We Like

This is a compact washer dryer. It is lightweight enough that you can easily carry it around. The small size means it doesn’t have to be permanently set up in your RV. You can just bring it out whenever you need to do the washing.

It is also easy to use. It isn’t brimming with features. However, there are a couple of wash cycle options, and these can be accessed by a quick turn of some dials. It takes less than a minute to get going.

What We Don’t Like

While having a separate spin basket can come in useful, it is also a bit inconvenient. It would have been nicer if the spin functionality had been built into the wash basket. That would reduce the amount of hassle that it takes to do the washing.

It is also somewhat annoying that the spin basket can only hold half of what the wash basket can hold. This means that for every wash, you have to spin twice.