Have the new trailer. Any good suggestions?
Hi all. Not new to camping. Had a 2011 trailer we bought used. Now we have our first NEW trailer. 2015 starcraft autumn ridge 289bhs. Any good suggestions for mods, maintenance or things to do?
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Lots of things that can be done. There are a few I like to do that are easy and cheap, and make a long term benefit to the over all resale of the unit. Before cooking inside for the first time, get some plexiglass or the like and some 1' square Velcro Cut the plexiglass to make a clear surround around the stove, All units will be different, but I have always been able to do it using the fan shroud to help hold it in place. The Velcro is for areas that will need it. It is available in colors and clear, so a pretty close match to the wallpaper is possible. It can usually be installed so that removal for cleaning is easy.
Next look over all cabinets and doors, microwave, fridge etc. noting where they will bump into each other and walls leaving wear marks and even holes in the tissue thin wallpaper. You can get a variety pack of foam, rubber silicone and felt bumpers pretty cheap. IIRCC, I got them at WalMart. A tip here: When you have a choice as to which surface to apply the bumpers to, pick the harder more durable one. I have some of mine on the center of door knobs (the grey foam ones match the silver knobs) rather than the wall. And some doors may only interfere when both are in certain positions, but can still benefit from bumpers.
Next look over all cabinets and doors, microwave, fridge etc. noting where they will bump into each other and walls leaving wear marks and even holes in the tissue thin wallpaper. You can get a variety pack of foam, rubber silicone and felt bumpers pretty cheap. IIRCC, I got them at WalMart. A tip here: When you have a choice as to which surface to apply the bumpers to, pick the harder more durable one. I have some of mine on the center of door knobs (the grey foam ones match the silver knobs) rather than the wall. And some doors may only interfere when both are in certain positions, but can still benefit from bumpers.
