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carringb
Dec 05, 2020Explorer
I would focus on finding a trailer you can live with/in, as long as it has the electric water-heater option. Suburban allows you add electric later. Dometic can be converted with a "hot rod" that replaces the anode rod. It works great, but technically voids the warranty.
For heat, either add an electric fireplace if there's space (that's what I use on my trailer) or add a heat-strips to your A/C.
For cooking, you could use a portable inductive stove. And if you do use propane for cooking only, it'll last a very time.
Beware that most of the small lightweight trailers are NOT intended for full time use. The warranty might even be voided. You can into issues like condensation damaging adhesives, and the composite floor breaking down with frequent traffic.
I suggest looking into something built well, like Nash.
https://northwoodmfg.com/travel-trailers/nash/nash-17k-2/
For heat, either add an electric fireplace if there's space (that's what I use on my trailer) or add a heat-strips to your A/C.
For cooking, you could use a portable inductive stove. And if you do use propane for cooking only, it'll last a very time.
Beware that most of the small lightweight trailers are NOT intended for full time use. The warranty might even be voided. You can into issues like condensation damaging adhesives, and the composite floor breaking down with frequent traffic.
I suggest looking into something built well, like Nash.
https://northwoodmfg.com/travel-trailers/nash/nash-17k-2/
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