Newbie with electrical conversion issues
I am not a RV'er per se. I am having to move to a spot with only a falling apart 19' Prowler. 1) roof falling in, wet throughout. 2) Will be stationary for years connected to normal 'House Power'....
Forum Discussion
As Westend said, you've got something that can be worked on.
I realize thatyou have little money, so the thoughts of looking for a better trailer just don't work for you....but I think you can get this one working for about a couple of grand...maybe less, if you find that the appliances are in workable condition.
I also agree that you should try and see if you can get the stuff you have to work. At the worst, you would be replacing things, but at the best, you will save yourself some money and time.
The separate water-heater system is probably a good idea, since you have no plans to move the trailer, and it would be less expensive (even with the little insulated shelter) than an RV water heater.
If your friend is paying for the electric used, and doesn't mind, yes, I'd put in electric heat....since the LP expense would be coming out of your pocket, and would be less efficient....this is why most folks look to hook up shore power at the CGs.
Get it cleaned out. You might want to see about investing in one of those tarp shelters that Harbor Freight has, to cover the trailer...or maybe just string a line between two trees and tent the trailer (putting at tarp on the roof won't do a whole lot, as is seen with the previous tarp in the bedroom:S) If you can keep the tarp up off the roof, it will also protect the TV antenna and A/C unit (which may work??)
I don't see a real reason for having a separate line for each side of the trailer....though a circuit for the A/C and electric heater (you won't use them both at same time), and one for the lighting/outlets should be enough....maybe one for the microwave?
Of course, a new mattress will be in order, as will probably be carpets, and flooring, if they sat and soaked very long.
Yes, we love pictures, so keep them coming....
You can start a thread on your repairs.....we'd all be more than happy to toss in our thoughts and ideas.:B (I was going to "say two cents", but money is tight!!:B)
I realize thatyou have little money, so the thoughts of looking for a better trailer just don't work for you....but I think you can get this one working for about a couple of grand...maybe less, if you find that the appliances are in workable condition.
I also agree that you should try and see if you can get the stuff you have to work. At the worst, you would be replacing things, but at the best, you will save yourself some money and time.
The separate water-heater system is probably a good idea, since you have no plans to move the trailer, and it would be less expensive (even with the little insulated shelter) than an RV water heater.
If your friend is paying for the electric used, and doesn't mind, yes, I'd put in electric heat....since the LP expense would be coming out of your pocket, and would be less efficient....this is why most folks look to hook up shore power at the CGs.
Get it cleaned out. You might want to see about investing in one of those tarp shelters that Harbor Freight has, to cover the trailer...or maybe just string a line between two trees and tent the trailer (putting at tarp on the roof won't do a whole lot, as is seen with the previous tarp in the bedroom:S) If you can keep the tarp up off the roof, it will also protect the TV antenna and A/C unit (which may work??)
I don't see a real reason for having a separate line for each side of the trailer....though a circuit for the A/C and electric heater (you won't use them both at same time), and one for the lighting/outlets should be enough....maybe one for the microwave?
Of course, a new mattress will be in order, as will probably be carpets, and flooring, if they sat and soaked very long.
Yes, we love pictures, so keep them coming....
You can start a thread on your repairs.....we'd all be more than happy to toss in our thoughts and ideas.:B (I was going to "say two cents", but money is tight!!:B)
