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Almot
Dec 03, 2015Explorer III
One more thing about catalytic heaters: they are sensitive to dust. Keep it covered when not in use. New heater costs $260, replacement catalytic pad $120-150. They have vinyl covers on Amazon, but I just made a cover of clear plastic bag that it came in - with duct tape in corners and bungee cord around, to keep it in place. Doesn't look too ugly, I guess. Didn't want their black vinyl cover.

Bold spot on the wheel well is after the dinette bench - I removed one of them. Boy, what a right decision. More space, easy to get in and out of the table, comfortable chair to sit on. Not to mention how many other uses you'll find for a chair in your trailer. Before, I tended to avoid this bench and was sitting on the sofa with plate in my hands. Now I enjoy eating breakfast at the table. Storage space under the bench (now lost) is highly overrated, it was difficult to access. Later on I might install a small chest of drawers on this wheel well, under the table, facing towards the heater.

Bold spot on the wheel well is after the dinette bench - I removed one of them. Boy, what a right decision. More space, easy to get in and out of the table, comfortable chair to sit on. Not to mention how many other uses you'll find for a chair in your trailer. Before, I tended to avoid this bench and was sitting on the sofa with plate in my hands. Now I enjoy eating breakfast at the table. Storage space under the bench (now lost) is highly overrated, it was difficult to access. Later on I might install a small chest of drawers on this wheel well, under the table, facing towards the heater.
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