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jameshawk · 11-24-2014, 02:07 PM

Just picked up my new to me DP motorhome. It is plumbed for an 110 stacked W&D and I know I would need to run gas lines to the plumbed area. The coach is all electric except a cook top so I will have ample propane. The question is, is it common practice to install a propane dryer and if so what make is the best RV specific makes?

BFlinn181 · 11-24-2014, 03:50 PM

I believe the RVIA(Recreation Vehicle Industry Association) and the NFPA (National Fire protection Association) require that any fuel burning dryer be vented for combustion air and exhaust. The relatively small interior space of an RV would consume the oxygen rather quickly without combustion air venting.

Also keep in mind all appliances in an RV are 120 v AC, not 240 v like home dryers. Be sure any gas appliance is adjusted for propane, not natural gas. If you are using a campground's electricity, the dryer load is 'free.' If you're using your propane, you're paying for it.

NeilV · 11-26-2014, 07:27 AM

If its all electric then the propane tank would generally a tad small to support a gas fired clothes dryer however it probably would be difficult to find a gas clothes dryer certified for use in a Motor Home. Even a Mobile Home dryer, if one could be found small enough may not pass muster for use in a Motor Home. What are you trying to resolve by going with a gas dryer?

jameshawk · 11-27-2014, 08:22 AM

Better efficiency, another choice is to run a dedicated 220 line so that we can have a 30amp dryer.

palehorse89 · 11-27-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jameshawk

Just picked up my new to me DP motorhome. It is plumbed for an 110 stacked W&D and I know I would need to run gas lines to the plumbed area. The coach is all electric except a cook top so I will have ample propane. The question is, is it common practice to install a propane dryer and if so what make is the best RV specific makes?

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Our 120 v dryer works just fine......a little slower that 220v of course........When we come back inside.....its done.