Splendide install in a 317RLOK

[Inthewind]

So, with the lack of support from Jayco regarding the missing "Drill Here" location sticker for the dryer vent hole making us a little hesitant to move forward with this mod, we decided to say what the hell and go for it.

I have to admit that Jayco did "eventually" send us the door side layout plans that we needed to be able to locate braces and studs and brackets that we needed to avoid to drill. So I'll give them that.

That was the most difficult part of this mod. Finding where to drill the hole.

Once that was figured out, it was pretty easy to do with a little muscle. This is where the DW came in, as she's a cross fitter and managed the heavy work!

After I emptied out the shelves from the cabinet and we determined where the hole was going, (making sure we were cleared of the outside seam as well) I started drilling from the inside and stopped just as I broke thru to the outside. Then I went outside and, after taping the fiberglass, used the pilot hole to finish.

[Inthewind]

I can tell you that getting it up in the RV wasn't that difficult.

A couple of tips:

* Don't use the stairs. Fold them in and just muscle it up into the door opening.
* Remove the bedroom door and cabinet door at the same time you remove the shelves.
* Once you get it up the stairs, set it on a towel or sheet so you can just slide it across the carpet towards the cabinet.
* Push it all the way up against the ledge and then once its there, tilt it back away and then while sitting on the floor, push it up into the cabinet with your feet.

[Inthewind]

Of course, prior to pushing it up into the cabinet, hook up the hoses and drain hose.

We also used a periscoping slim dryer vent.

I also attached the outside vent cover and used flexible, heat/sun resistant silicone along the whole border AND screws before we put it in the cabinet.

[Inthewind]

As you can see, it fits perfectly and the door even closes!

Without a doubt the best mod to our 5er yet.

If anyone has any questions about measurements etc., feel free to ask.

[Mopar_Earl]

Sweet!


Earl

[Robbbyr]

Nice job!

My only comment would be regarding air flow to the unit while operating. Especially when drying it needs air into the cabinet to replace what it exhausts out the vent. Plus cooling for the unit as it operates. You might consider some way to provide air to the unit, or at least make sure you leave the door open when operating.

I installed the same unit in my Seneca, since the Splendide was not factory-installed it had the solid raised panel doors. Had it come from the factory with the unit pre-installed the cabinet would have had louvered doors. I had my local dealer order me the louvered doors, they arrived in 3 weeks and perfectly match the originals color-wise. Not cheap but they look great!

I also agree, one of the best additions yet!

[Mopar_Earl]

Might want to ponder adding the leak pan under it. Splendide makes a pan for their units.


Earl

[Magnolia Tom]

Very nice! Great write up and pics. Thanks


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[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Inthewind

So, with the lack of support from Jayco regarding the missing "Drill Here" location sticker for the dryer vent hole making us a little hesitant to move forward with this mod, we decided to say what the hell and go for it.

Good job, but as I mentioned to someone else having a "sticker" is useless since none of the w/d's vent in exactly the same spot?

We switched brands and there was over 12" difference. We had the factory fix the fiberglass where the old vent was located so our dealer could make the switch.

[Jayco Rich]

Thanks Inthewind for the step by step and pictures of the install. Nice job. Oh I don't have the "Drill Here" Sticker either.

[Ultratravler]

Did you put the drip pan under it, and if so where did you run the drain to? Very nice step by step pictures, thanks.

Dave

[Big1]

Nice clean job, it does look good.