In short, I believe this washing machine is perfect IF:A. You're tired of visiting laundromatsB. You need a washing machine large enough to wash blankets and/or pillowsC. You're willing to sacrifice alittle bit of floor space in order to get the benefits of "A" and "B."When you live full time in less than 250 sq ft of space, you learn to get creative and prioritize what matters to you. After 2 years of visiting laundromats, I began to look for a solution to installing a portable washing machine in our RV. If you've ever put "best RV washing machines" into a search engine, you'll know you'll come up with dozens of makes, models, and sizes to choose from.I knew I wanted an electric model (there are old-school "manual" washing methods out there. Not against that, but in a family of 4 with 5 dogs and 2 cats, that isn't practical for us in the long term).I knew I wanted a larger model. They have tiny...and I mean REALLY small washing machines out there, but I wanted something that I could wash basic bedding in it if I needed to, like a pillow or a blanket. This machine is the equivalent of washing half of what a "normal" home washing machine can do, BUT it's still large enough to wash a standard-size pillow in. (obviously, to wash a massive comforter or our giant weighted blankets, I'll have to go to a Laundromat, but that was always true even with a larger machine at our house).Lastly, I love this machine because not only does it spin the clothes REALLY well, so they don't need a long time to line-dry, there is an "air dry" feature built into the washing machine (takes an extra 60 minutes, but especially for heavier items like towels and jeans it's totally worth it).Trade off? We lost some floor space in our 2nd bathroom. We can still use the toilet, sink, and shower, it's just alittle tighter than it once was. For us, this was a win, because we wanted a washing machine that could actually...you know...keep up with our family and wash all our clothes. AND that hose is a "quick disconnect," so it's super easy to remove and we can still use the sink for washing hands, getting ready in the morning, etc.To address some of the negative reviews -- first of all, read the Manual. #1...because it's hilarious, as the native-language-to-English- translation is comical.#2. Because it addresses ALL of the problems people are mentioning, like:Leaking? Well, check your hose connections, and it says right in there to make sure to not overfill the washing machine with water as it can splash out of the drum. The bottom of this machine is "open," meaning any water splashing out of the drum will go on your floor. We put shams down, in our case, just in case that should happen.Oh, it's not filling up with water? They tell you how to add more, at any point, during the wash cycle, if the water level isn't up to your expectations.Water comes out of the drain hose too fast? Yep, it does. Cuz it's draining it. And it may overflow a tiny RV sink, so find a bigger drain (like the one in a shower).In short, like everything in the RV world, you have to prioritize what's important to you. What you need, and what you're willing to sacrifice (if need be) to fulfill that need. For us, this machine is a game changer, a life changer, that will help make things easier for many years to come by saving us time, energy, and even money in the long run...and the only thing we sacrificed is unused floor space in a bathroom we typically only use in the morning and at night.For us, it was a win-win-win.