I apologize for the length of this post. I'm new to the site and new to owning a TT. I have so many questions to ask experienced RVers and trying to keep them at a minimum.We have a 2012 Trailrunner TT. I want to upgrade some features. Any advice on some or all of my questions is greatly appreciated.1) We only have a microwave and cook-top inside. I was looking at taking out the microwave and putting in a microwave/convection oven. Do you have any recommendations on a quality brand? Is this a good idea?2) Speaking of cooking, I want an outdoor gas grill I can mount on the back of the trailer when camping. Any suggestions on grills?(We have 4 people in our family)3) I need to install a new radio/cd/DVD player. Any recommendations again on quality brands? Should I use one of the all-in-ones or go with individual units?4) Lowes/Home Depot want too much for new blinds. We currently have aluminum blinds and the people before us didn't take care of them. Where can I find good prices on some blinds for a TT?5) Even though our trailer was a year old when we pulled off the lot, the exterior looked fantastic, like new. What kind of polish/wax should I use to keep that awesome shine?6) I know this is kind of a vague question and that the site is sponsored by Camping World, but do you know of any home recipes for anything to save money rather than buying products or equipment?(just trying to find ways of saving money)Thank you very much!

Why do you want a grill to mount on the back of the trailer? We have a Coleman on a stand, before this grill we had a table top one.All but one of the campsites we have stayed at have had the picnic table beside the firepit and at the side of where you would park. I would not want the grill at the back of the RV. But maybe that is just me.

1) Any microwave/convection oven that will fit into the space. I do not beleive you will get to pick from a large number2) I am with the other post why the trailer?? I do not know how you cook on a grill but when I cook the grease flys everywhere. or drips down. I do not want any thing like that on my unit. Get a free standing or table one.4) Go to a blind shop in your town with the sizes. I am sure even there the cost will suprise you.Good luck and enjoy your camper

1. Any microwave/convection oven that will fit will work.2. Get a Weber Baby Q for about $120. Expensive yes but worth it. And it will still be going strong after you have thrown away 10 of those $29 Walmart grills.3. Any automotive radio player will work. Your choices are endless.4. Any blinds that fit will work. Use your shopping and internet skills to find whatever please you at the price you want to pay.5. Any good grade of automotive cleaner and/or wax will work. Again, your choices are endless.6. Home recipes? Cooking? Don't understand the question.

My TT came with a grill and a rear bumper mount. Used it once and it barley cooked hot dogs. I looked on CW and did not see anything for bumper mounted grills. You can find info on waxing and the radio refit by using search - have seen a couple of posts regarding wax in the past few days alone. not sure about the convection oven - it's more fun to cook over a fire/grill when camping to me. We don't use the microwave except to heat up leftovers.I also Googled rv blinds and curtains - lots of results. check it out and happy camping!

BarterOnly wrote:I apologize for the length of this post. I'm new to the site and new to owning a TT. I have so many questions to ask experienced RVers and trying to keep them at a minimum.We have a 2012 Trailrunner TT. I want to upgrade some features. Any advice on some or all of my questions is greatly appreciated.1) We only have a microwave and cook-top inside. I was looking at taking out the microwave and putting in a microwave/convection oven. Do you have any recommendations on a quality brand? Is this a good idea?2) Speaking of cooking, I want an outdoor gas grill I can mount on the back of the trailer when camping. Any suggestions on grills?(We have 4 people in our family)3) I need to install a new radio/cd/DVD player. Any recommendations again on quality brands? Should I use one of the all-in-ones or go with individual units?4) Lowes/Home Depot want too much for new blinds. We currently have aluminum blinds and the people before us didn't take care of them. Where can I find good prices on some blinds for a TT?5) Even though our trailer was a year old when we pulled off the lot, the exterior looked fantastic, like new. What kind of polish/wax should I use to keep that awesome shine?6) I know this is kind of a vague question and that the site is sponsored by Camping World, but do you know of any home recipes for anything to save money rather than buying products or equipment?(just trying to find ways of saving money)Thank you very much!1. Any brand that will fit the space2. A stand alone will serve you much better, look at the Weber Q2003. Go individual and buy a 12v car audio system or a cheapo 120v home theatre type4. You will not get blinds cheaper anywhere else IMO. Stick with aluminum5. Keep it washed and polished with quality auto products6. Big question but yes there are good alternatives on SOME items. Most things you will need can be purchased from a dollar store, WM, or local RV dealer.

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limbery
Explorer
May 13, 2013
Re: Grill - Holland makes a nice small portable, all-stainless grill that's great for camping and will last you for many years...Expensive but worth every penny...
BarterOnly
Explorer
May 13, 2013
AWESOME! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!

I was looking at different set-ups when at dealerships but I knew experienced RVers would be able to tell me exacts. Weber it will be(but not on my bumper).

Great advice on convection oven. My wife is the one pushing for the convection oven. I just see us grilling outside. I think I will just get her a non-attached convection oven and store it to see if she uses it before I replace the microwave.

As far as the other items. Just didn't know if there were any "secrets" I should know, but again, learning by experience is half the fun!

Thanks again for the advice!
Opie431
Explorer
May 12, 2013
We bought a folding table that lays on a bed while we travel.
The grill fits on it, an electric frying pan and anything else. A card table would do but this is narrower and longer.
Friends have a grill on folding legs that they use.
Redterpos3
Explorer
May 11, 2013
I was looking for a new home gas grill, my 12 year old weber finally bit the dust. So as I was looking for a large type grill, I noticed the Q100, and realized that I needed one for the new trailer. So I bought this small one, and hooked up to my normal 20lb propane, and it does great at home for the 2 of us (3 kids now in college). I put it in the trailer when we go away, and set it up on its own table next to my 30lb propane tanks, and hook up to one of them. Works great! Small profile, and very easy to move around!! I would recommend fully!! Just cooked myself a rib eye this evening and it was wonderful1!!
Bonefish
Explorer
May 10, 2013
1) We only have a microwave and cook-top inside. I was looking at taking out the microwave and putting in a microwave/convection oven. Do you have any recommendations on a quality brand? Is this a good idea?

You had better research this one a bit. It is NOT just anyone that will fit in the space. I wanted ours swapped out and was told that there was not enough ventilation space around the existing unit to handle a convection oven.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
Once you get used to a convection oven, you will like it. You do need to purchase one that vents out the front so you don't have to put venting out thru the side of the trailer. You will have to look at size more so than a brand to get what fits in the space you have.

The grill mounted on bumper. I wouldn't want that as they do get hot. I worked in insurance and I can't tell you how many claims were paid because people had gas grills next to their houses (sitting on the deck) and it melted, scorched or burned the siding on their homes. Wouldn't want to clean the grease off either and what about when you have the fire flare ups while cooking?
Majja13
Explorer
May 10, 2013
I just kind of went through #2. And the best answer here seams to be go with, and I am choosing a Weber Q series. I went with the 220.

If you mean like camp stove I recommend a Camp Chef. About the only thing I cook inside my trailer is boiling water, and baking in the oven. I do all other cooking outside as to ot mess up the inside. I set everything up under a 10x10 awning. If you are a coffee drinker you have a few options, I shoose to go witha french press as it is easy and does not require any electricity.

#6 look at walmart, or even if you are upgrading to new stuff int he main house move the old out to the TT if it is good.

We have kids so we use a lot of plastic ware and paper plates. Easy to dispose of fairley water wise if you are boondocking, nothing to brake. I still have some plastic cups and plates for things like steaks but they hardly get used.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
May 10, 2013
BarterOnly wrote:
I apologize for the length of this post. I'm new to the site and new to owning a TT. I have so many questions to ask experienced RVers and trying to keep them at a minimum.

We have a 2012 Trailrunner TT. I want to upgrade some features. Any advice on some or all of my questions is greatly appreciated.

1) We only have a microwave and cook-top inside. I was looking at taking out the microwave and putting in a microwave/convection oven. Do you have any recommendations on a quality brand? Is this a good idea?

2) Speaking of cooking, I want an outdoor gas grill I can mount on the back of the trailer when camping. Any suggestions on grills?(We have 4 people in our family)

3) I need to install a new radio/cd/DVD player. Any recommendations again on quality brands? Should I use one of the all-in-ones or go with individual units?

4) Lowes/Home Depot want too much for new blinds. We currently have aluminum blinds and the people before us didn't take care of them. Where can I find good prices on some blinds for a TT?

5) Even though our trailer was a year old when we pulled off the lot, the exterior looked fantastic, like new. What kind of polish/wax should I use to keep that awesome shine?

6) I know this is kind of a vague question and that the site is sponsored by Camping World, but do you know of any home recipes for anything to save money rather than buying products or equipment?(just trying to find ways of saving money)

Thank you very much!

1. Any brand that will fit the space

2. A stand alone will serve you much better, look at the Weber Q200

3. Go individual and buy a 12v car audio system or a cheapo 120v home theatre type

4. You will not get blinds cheaper anywhere else IMO. Stick with aluminum

5. Keep it washed and polished with quality auto products

6. Big question but yes there are good alternatives on SOME items. Most things you will need can be purchased from a dollar store, WM, or local RV dealer.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
My TT came with a grill and a rear bumper mount. Used it once and it barley cooked hot dogs. I looked on CW and did not see anything for bumper mounted grills. You can find info on waxing and the radio refit by using search - have seen a couple of posts regarding wax in the past few days alone. not sure about the convection oven - it's more fun to cook over a fire/grill when camping to me. We don't use the microwave except to heat up leftovers.

I also Googled rv blinds and curtains - lots of results. check it out and happy camping!
I_am_still_wayn
Explorer
May 10, 2013
1. Any microwave/convection oven that will fit will work.
2. Get a Weber Baby Q for about $120. Expensive yes but worth it. And it will still be going strong after you have thrown away 10 of those $29 Walmart grills.
3. Any automotive radio player will work. Your choices are endless.
4. Any blinds that fit will work. Use your shopping and internet skills to find whatever please you at the price you want to pay.
5. Any good grade of automotive cleaner and/or wax will work. Again, your choices are endless.
6. Home recipes? Cooking? Don't understand the question.