Which 5th Wheel with Washer and Dryer Do You Like?

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Stephanie Hatley

Favorite Trip

Staying at Watchman Campground inside Zion National Park was one of the best experiences of my life! We also love Acadia, and my kids are begging us to return to White Sands.

Home Base

North Carolina

Favorite RV

Our family travels in a 2022 Grand Design Reflection 28BH, but we hope to one day own an Airstream!

About Contributor

Originally from NC, our family has traveled America since September 2021 in our fifth wheel, visiting 29 states and over 50 national park units. We love the roadschooling adventure, learning more about ourselves, our country, and other cultures. Our favorite memories are at Zion and Acadia, where the sweeping beauty has captured our hearts!

For some, having the comforts of home makes RV camping more enjoyable and relaxing. We’re talking residential appliances, king beds, larger showers, and plenty of kitchen countertop space. While an RV with a dishwasher is still harder to find, there are many fifth wheels with washer and dryer units. If you’re looking for the same amenities on the road as you have at home, the RV industry is answering the call!

How Do People with RVs Do Laundry?

Most RVers don’t have access to a washer and dryer in their camper. Rather, they use campground laundry facilities or a local laundromat. Weekend warriors don’t tend to wash clothes at all since they’re only gone 2-3 nights at a time.

However, campground laundry rooms are often small, perhaps having two or three machines to serve the entire campground. A laundromat trip requires valuable time that could be spent hiking, biking, and exploring. So, many RVers choose to find a 5th wheel with a washer and dryer to avoid all that hassle!

What Is the Best 5th Wheel with a Washer and Dryer?

Once you get into full-profile fifth wheels, a washer and dryer are almost always a standard feature. They help campers save time and money. RV manufacturers have unique ways to include washers and dryers in closets and mud rooms so they’re easily accessible yet tucked away. Let’s explore some of our favorite 5th wheels with washers and dryers.

Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen ROOST43

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Specs

  • Length: 43’9”
  • Dry Weight: 15,044 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 2,951 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8

The Wildwood Heritage Glen ROOST43 truly feels like a home because of its spacious first-level living area. The L-shaped sectional sofa and coffee table make it the perfect place to hang out with friends or watch a family movie. The bar stools around the kitchen island offer a place to have a conversation while meal prepping, and the residential appliances will make you feel like you have never left home.

The first level also includes a spacious front mudroom with a washer and dryer, sink and vanity, shower with teak seat, and excellent storage options. When you want to have all the comforts of home, the ROOST43 gives you everything and more.

You’ll find secondary sleeping areas upstairs, including two bunk mats for the kids and a 66” X 80” king bed for guests or older teens. The primary bedroom on the first level has a 72” x 80” king bed, a private half bathroom, an electric fireplace, a desk/vanity, and plenty of storage. We can’t say enough good things about this 5th wheel with washer and dryer.

Forest River Sierra 3800RK

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Specs

  • Length: 44’1”
  • Dry Weight: 12,849 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 2,651 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

The Forest River Sierra 3800RK features a spacious rear kitchen floor plan that’s ideal for RVers who like to entertain. With this residential-style kitchen, you don’t have to reserve your delicious home-cooked meals for your house; you’ll have everything you need to make whatever your heart desires. I especially love the U-shaped countertops, which provide plenty of space for meal prepping and conversing with friends.

The main living area also features a desk, theater seating, and a tri-fold sofa. This spacious floorplan allows you to easily host 4-5 friends with plenty of room to move around, sit together, and enjoy conversation.

Another highlight of the Sierra 3800RK is the middle mud room. Here, you’ll find the washer and dryer, a countertop for folding, and overhead storage. It’s the perfect setup for having laundry at your fingertips while hiding it away from guests. 

Forest River Impression 360MYR

Specs

  • Length: 42’11”
  • Dry Weight: 12,338 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,547 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

The Forest River Impression 360MYR features an open-concept living area with a central table and chairs for family dining or friendly game nights. The kitchen counter lines the entire rear wall and includes a dishwasher and other residential appliances.

Along the camp side is a desk and two recliners, the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee or evening refreshment. To maximize space, Forest River installed hidden shelves behind the entertainment center, so not only do you have overhead cabinets and a pantry, but also hidden storage for the items you don’t necessarily need every day.

But where are the washer and dryer? They are placed in their own middle mud room, which includes a drying rack, sink, and overhead storage cabinets. It’s an excellent design, making it convenient to do laundry while keeping dirty clothes hidden from guests.

CrossRoads Redwood 415RD

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Photo by CrossRoads RV

Specs

  • Length: 44’7”
  • Dry Weight: 17,194 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,806 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

Check out a giant fifth wheel—the CrossRoads Redwood 415RD. At over 44 feet long, this fifth wheel with washer and dryer features a huge rear living space with three seating areas, an electric fireplace, and an entertainment center. The two tri-fold sofas also provide additional sleeping space for grandkids or friends who come to visit.

The central kitchen is also spacious and includes an island, residential appliances, a dinette table with a buffet, and plenty of storage. You’ll certainly feel like you’re in an apartment rather than an RV with the comfortable interior of the Redwood 415RD.

In this fifth wheel, the washer and dryer sit in the main bedroom closet, keeping it tucked away and providing maximum square footage for welcoming guests. With five slide-outs and a specially designed layout, the Redwood 415RD boasts a great space for entertaining friends and family.

Forest River Salem Hemisphere ROOST43

Specs

  • Length: 43’9”
  • Dry Weight: 15,044 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 2,951 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8

Getting deja vu?! The 2025 Salem Hemisphere ROOST43 is virtually identical to the Wildwood Wildwood Heritage Glen ROOST43—just with a different exterior logo. Both are destination trailers in fifth wheel form that boast approximately 530 square feet of livable space. Depending on your region, you may find one brand more readily available than the other. 

In addition to the features outlined above, these destination-style 5th wheels offer a 4-burner gas cooktop, a 30” residential microwave, and a whopping 20 cubic-foot 12V refrigerator. Because these destination RVs are designed for extended stays or permanent RV living, Forest River also equipped them with park model-style front windows, 12V heating pads on all holding tanks, and a pitched roof that sheds water to the off-camp side. 

Forest River Impression 44STAY

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Photo by Forest River

Specs

  • Length: 44’
  • Dry Weight: 13,829 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,786 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

If you’re looking for a separate space for a child, check out the Forest River Impression 44STAY. The rear loft has two bunk mats plus storage cubbies. When it’s time for the family to hang out together, you’ll love the huge L-shaped sectional and opposing slides in the living area.

I also love the large kitchen island with bar stools—perfect for a family. The kitchen also features residential appliances, a huge pantry, and a half bath. But the highlight of this space is the triple-slide patio door. You’ll have natural light all day long!

This fifth wheel with washer and dryer has a unique location for those features: underneath the sink in the main bathroom. While you lose some storage space, they’re easily hidden while still remaining convenient. Forest River has certainly maximized the interior of the Impression 44STAY.

CrossRoads Redwood 401LK

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Specs

  • Length: 42’7”
  • Dry Weight: 15,676 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,824 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

The CrossRoads Redwood 401LK (previously known as the 4001LK) boasts a rear U-shaped kitchen and a huge central living area. The kitchen has a single slide, while the living room has opposing slides, creating a comfortable area to entertain or host family members. In addition, the tri-fold sofa provides a place for guests to sleep, and the ample counterspace gives you all the room you need for meal-prepping for multiple people.

Like many full-profile fifth wheels, the Redwood 401LK has a front bedroom with a washer and dryer tucked into the closet. While this layout takes away some storage space, it maximizes the camper’s rear entertaining and living areas. 

Is It Worth It to Have a Washer and Dryer in an RV?

Whether you need a washer and dryer in your RV depends on your travel style. If you’re a full-time RVer or you travel for weeks at a time, a 5th wheel with a washer and dryer can save you valuable time. You can simply throw in a load of laundry, hit the trail for a couple of hours, and return to put clean clothes in the dryer.

However, having a washer and dryer also means having another appliance that could break and more pipes that could leak. These units also add weight and take up precious storage space. So, you’ll have to decide whether or not having an RV with a washer and dryer is worth it.


If you’re looking to travel with all the comforts of home, perhaps one of these 5th wheels with washer and dryer is your next RV! Consider these models and consult our RV experts to make an informed choice for your adventures.

Check out these articles for more great options for your next RV!

Do you have a 5th wheel with a washer and dryer? In the comments below, let us know how it has improved your camping experience!

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    Originally from NC, our family has traveled America since September 2021 in our fifth wheel, visiting 29 states and over 50 national park units. We love the roadschooling adventure, learning more about ourselves, our country, and other cultures. Our favorite memories are at Zion and Acadia, where the sweeping beauty has captured our hearts!

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