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03-26-2023, 06:17 AM
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Spartan Chassis
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Washing Machine
When we are using the washing machine it shakes the coach. Does this happen
to every one. In our previous Tiffin this never happen. We have separate Whirlpool washer and dryer.
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03-26-2023, 06:23 AM
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Location: Brenham, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hcarmon1
When we are using the washing machine it shakes the coach. Does this happen
to every one. In our previous Tiffin this never happen. We have separate Whirlpool washer and dryer.
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I believe it has a lot to do with where the washer is located in the RV. Our previous 5th wheel had the washer in the front closet and it did shake the coach. Our present coach is heavier and the washer is more centrally located and it shakes very little. Make sure it is fastened down good.
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2018 Newmar Ventana 4369
2021 Jeep 4 dr Wrangler
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03-26-2023, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2021
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It should not shake the coach. It’s either overloaded, not installed squarely or something is wrong internally on the unit. I would have it looked at by your selling dealer or any NIRVC service center. Have you ran it empty to see how it does.
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03-26-2023, 07:44 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: St. Augustine Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hcarmon1
When we are using the washing machine it shakes the coach. Does this happen
to every one. In our previous Tiffin this never happen. We have separate Whirlpool washer and dryer.
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As the song goes, "Good, Good, Good Vibrations"! 
Reality yes some moderate vibration, but load distribution in the machine will have some effect!
We just enjoy the fact we can "wash & dry" right in our Coach! 
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2020 Newmar Canyon Star 3710
2017 GMC Terrain(toad) 2017 Colorado ZR2(toad too)
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03-26-2023, 07:31 PM
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Just a little when it starts the spin cycle.
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03-26-2023, 08:07 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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Ours is installed properly, works properly and it does shake some on the spin cycle. It's done it on both of our Dutch Stars.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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03-26-2023, 08:25 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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I've had 1 coach with a combo that didn't shake at all and 2 coaches with stackables and both shake a little when going into a spin cycle. Maybe a little more when on the higher spin settings.
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03-26-2023, 10:26 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: WA
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We have had 3 RVs and the washer in the spin cycle shakes the coach. I just assume it is normal. The installation appears good in all 3 cases.
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2019 Dutch Star 4018
Freightliner chassis 450
2020 Tahoe LT
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03-27-2023, 06:06 AM
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I assume that your washing machine shakes fairly violently when using.
This occurred to our Splendide washing machine and we quit using it for a while. I called splendide and the customer service was great. They instructed me to remove the top of the washing machine to inspect the 2 springs which act as dampers while washing and spinning. Sure enough, one of the springs was not connected. Once the spring was connected back in its place, all staining stopped. They also told me that this "misbehavior" was much more prevalent on RV's where the washer was installed towards the rear of the coach.
There are a few videos on you tube to help you through the process.
Good luck.
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03-27-2023, 07:52 AM
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I wonder if excessive shaking like that could (over time) cause problems with the seals on leveling jacks.
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03-28-2023, 03:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
Ours is installed properly, works properly and it does shake some on the spin cycle. It's done it on both of our Dutch Stars.
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Ours also shakes the coach and it’s installed properly.
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03-28-2023, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Our prior 2 coaches had the combo washer/dryer and we could feel some movement when it was running, but not significant. and both mounted mid coach. Current coach has the stack-able mounted in the rear door side corner and is noticeably more movement when running. Enough that the movement will often send our rear Nova awning in when running.
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04-02-2023, 09:10 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Middle GA
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Yes, Splendide combined washer/dryer. Located in the front of the toy hauler garage. Only shakes motorhome in spin cycle. Not concerned about it.
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04-02-2023, 09:19 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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I used to get shaking on my old Dutch Star. My London Aire does not shake. The only difference I can tell is their positions in the coaches are in different locations. The DS it was mid coach. The LA it is in the rear bathroom.
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