Thanks Paradox123, that's very helpful information!
I picked up the camper last weekend and it looks like the 31XT batteries will fit. It looks like there is adequate room and pretty good access to upsize the battery wires and run everything around to the converter. Also good access around the dinette. Still considering components before ordering. After some thought I think I'll skip the inverter for now. I can run computers off 12v and that is more efficient anyway. If I want to run the A/C it really needs to be off shore power or generator anyway as it's such a hard load. If my wife really wants to use the microwave we can always turn the generator on for a few minutes. We haven't had a microwave for the last 12 years of RVing so I think we can survive.
One other question to the board involves adding a Marinco shore power adapter. On my 88 this was no problem as the factory power cord came through a small opening and the Marinco adapter just needed slightly more trimming for a tight fit. The 2000 has a 4-6" door that swings open so the opening is way too big unless I fiberglass in around it. The reasons I like this set is it seals tight, it insulates better, it is easy to replace a damaged cord and in bad weather it is faster to remove/store. My fiberglass skills are functional but not pretty and I don't know how well a gel coat repair would look. Unlike the 88 camper the 2000 has nice shine to it now.
