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dadmomh
May 14, 2015Explorer
Hi again...took another look at some other pictures/dealers with your same trailer and spotted a couple of things I hadn't seen before. Looks like above the front bunkend you have a storage area that runs along the top and has netting to keep things in place....that's a dandy place to store blankets or fleece throws, etc.
It was hard to tell in one of the pictures, but looks like they have NOT done you a favor with the electric outlet in the kitchen area...it's right next to the stove. Is there one on the end of the cabinet next to the dinette? If not, you're going to need to come up with something safe and level to set a coffee maker, etc. There may be a cover available for your stove that would fit well. Some folks get something like a large cutting board either wood or plastic. That does mean you can't use the stove at the same time unless you set it over the sink. Current countertop appliances have MAYBE a 2' cord and really not handy. Sometimes these designers just don't think. You could use an extension cord to get to the countertop area, but not sure that would be very safe. If you have a handy person around, you might check into adding an outlet near the work area. It would need to be a GFCI.
Another plus for your new trailer is the nice window over the kitchen area....like that!
On your earlier post you mentioned using the shower rod for hanging clothes. Suggest you are very careful with this weight. I would use the containers and fold clothes even if they have to go in the tub. For coats, sweatshirts, etc, we just put up a couple of nice looking nickel-finish hooks. They were easy to get to, but still out of the way. Believe DH used plastic anchors with any screws he put in and we never had a problem. Same for towel rods or rings.
Is there any storage available under the seats? Did you just prefer not to use that if it's available? FWIW, it does make a good spot to store things like a toolbox or other things you need to have available, but not necessarily at arms reach.
Will you be using both bunkends regularly? If not, the unused one is a great place to stow things while you're set up at the campground. We used the front bunk as our bed and opened up the rear for more light and openness...stowing things in the rear bunkend has most things out of sight and keeps the camper looking neater. You can also add a couple of those hooks on the wall area in that bunk for extra coats, etc.
There seems to be a lot of folks looking for a nice, smaller trailer and I think yours has a lot to offer. Congrats.
It was hard to tell in one of the pictures, but looks like they have NOT done you a favor with the electric outlet in the kitchen area...it's right next to the stove. Is there one on the end of the cabinet next to the dinette? If not, you're going to need to come up with something safe and level to set a coffee maker, etc. There may be a cover available for your stove that would fit well. Some folks get something like a large cutting board either wood or plastic. That does mean you can't use the stove at the same time unless you set it over the sink. Current countertop appliances have MAYBE a 2' cord and really not handy. Sometimes these designers just don't think. You could use an extension cord to get to the countertop area, but not sure that would be very safe. If you have a handy person around, you might check into adding an outlet near the work area. It would need to be a GFCI.
Another plus for your new trailer is the nice window over the kitchen area....like that!
On your earlier post you mentioned using the shower rod for hanging clothes. Suggest you are very careful with this weight. I would use the containers and fold clothes even if they have to go in the tub. For coats, sweatshirts, etc, we just put up a couple of nice looking nickel-finish hooks. They were easy to get to, but still out of the way. Believe DH used plastic anchors with any screws he put in and we never had a problem. Same for towel rods or rings.
Is there any storage available under the seats? Did you just prefer not to use that if it's available? FWIW, it does make a good spot to store things like a toolbox or other things you need to have available, but not necessarily at arms reach.
Will you be using both bunkends regularly? If not, the unused one is a great place to stow things while you're set up at the campground. We used the front bunk as our bed and opened up the rear for more light and openness...stowing things in the rear bunkend has most things out of sight and keeps the camper looking neater. You can also add a couple of those hooks on the wall area in that bunk for extra coats, etc.
There seems to be a lot of folks looking for a nice, smaller trailer and I think yours has a lot to offer. Congrats.
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