bedroom closet door on right hits the bed; obstructs access to stacked washer/dryer.

[SolitudeAtLast]

The door for the front right closet hits the bed, which is annoying. We had a stacked washer/dryer installed, and the door limits how far the washer door opens. Also, have to leave the door open when running the dryer so it gets enough air. We removed the (24”) door, and replaced it with 24” louvered bifold door from Lowe’s. Separated the bifold door, into two 12” doors. Doors were too tall, had to cut them down to fit. Lowe’s only had them in White primer with white hinges. Bought new silver/chrome hinges at Lowe’s also. Hinged one door on left & one on right side of opening. Left door opens all the way, no longer hitting on the bed. Right door hit the dresser. Pulled drawers out of the dresser, removed screws holding the dresser and moved the dresser about 1” to the right, so door would clear dresser by 1/8 inch, and re-secured the dresser. Now there is more room, new doors open wide, and hide washer/dryer when closed. Louvers will allow air for dryer when closed. We plan to stain or paint the new doors to match other wood.
Seems GD could do this at the factory to improve access to the closet whether it will remain a closet or have washer & dryer installed.

Dealer installed the washer/dryer with a fiberglass drip pan and drain hose. We had them use stainless braided hoses for the washer, rather than the plain rubber hoses that come with the washer.

For now, the original door is stored in the loft.

[Second Chance]

Hmmm... our door barely brushes the quilted bedspread (with a blanket and flannel sheet underneath) if the Tuft & Needle mattress is on the platform properly. I like the mod, though. Seems it would help with airflow and reduce the chances of mold and mildew - especially in Florida. I'll have to show this to my wife and see what she thinks.

BTW, the stain match for the 2020 Solitudes is Minwax Jacobean 2750.

Rob

[howson]

GDRV-Megan -- not the first comment / suggestion regarding the washer dryer access. Since this is a '20 model I'm not sure if the issue has already been addressed in the '21s. If not, please forward the post from SolitudeAtLast to the production team.

Howard

[GDRV-Megan]

The door for the front right closet hits the bed, which is annoying. We had a stacked washer/dryer installed, and the door limits how far the washer door opens. Also, have to leave the door open when running the dryer so it gets enough air. We removed the (24”) door, and replaced it with 24” louvered bifold door from Lowe’s. Separated the bifold door, into two 12” doors. Doors were too tall, had to cut them down to fit. Lowe’s only had them in White primer with white hinges. Bought new silver/chrome hinges at Lowe’s also. Hinged one door on left & one on right side of opening. Left door opens all the way, no longer hitting on the bed. Right door hit the dresser. Pulled drawers out of the dresser, removed screws holding the dresser and moved the dresser about 1” to the right, so door would clear dresser by 1/8 inch, and re-secured the dresser. Now there is more room, new doors open wide, and hide washer/dryer when closed. Louvers will allow air for dryer when closed. We plan to stain or paint the new doors to match other wood.
Seems GD could do this at the factory to improve access to the closet whether it will remain a closet or have washer & dryer installed.

Dealer installed the washer/dryer with a fiberglass drip pan and drain hose. We had them use stainless braided hoses for the washer, rather than the plain rubber hoses that come with the washer.

For now, the original door is stored in the loft.

Thanks for posting your solution to this issue here! I have passed this suggestion to our Solitude product manager. I will update here if I have any follow up or any further questions. Thanks!