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Re: Washer/dryer
The washer I have hooks up to the sink. Since I won't be traveling in the trailer, I had though of possibly building a small covered shed to go outside the trailer. It would be under cover, so that's not an issue, but I don't know how I'd hook up water to it. I might just use my brother and SIL's washer/dryer. A pain in the winter though. Still thinking...647Views0likes0Comments- 649Views0likes0Comments
Re: Living full time in TT (not RVing) - Maintenance
A park home or mobile home won't work. I already checked with planning & zoning on that. We plan on putting up a solar system for power. His neighbor lives in a trailer and has gone fully solar; even has a windmill. Gray water tanks will go into the ground. We have huge drums for the black water and every so often will take to the dumping station in town. Well, I won't freeze to death since I'll be right next to my brother's house; although I do have an electric fireplace I'll be using. Will insulate the heck out of the hoses and pipes and such. Have temp gauges inside, outside and underneath. Still researching what type of skirting will work best. And whatever TT I get will need to have good ventilation. I actually went and looked at some trailers today just to get a feel for size, makes, models, floorplans. I'm in a 500 sf space now, so going into a trailer isn't going to be much of a difference for me. It was good to go look and see though. Made me think of some things I hadn't thought of before, so now I can plan better. One with a slide out would be nice, but I could do without if I can't find one I like. I found this site while doing some research on insulating. Pretty cool info on it. Looks like they took the wheels off, doesn't it? Also, Marine by Choice, I was told not to use hay bales or straw. Someone told me it's a fire hazard. He had a friend that did that and lost their trailer and truck in the fire. 2gypsies, I hear you on the mice/rat thing. My dog is a ratter by breed genetics. She would love it! Me....not so much! :)347Views0likes0CommentsLiving full time in TT (not RVing) - Maintenance
I'm going to be buying a TT to live in for my retirement. I grew up in a TT and loved it. Size is not an issue. Just me and my dog. I would need an extra (pull-out? bunk?) for visitors though. I'll be on my brother's land, so no rent. I'll have fresh, gray & black water tanks & will be hooked up to my brother for utilities, so no real expense there (working for him to make up for the cost). Great idea for retirement with no bills! Also, my brother's background is in auto mechanics and he knows a lot about trailers, so I'll have help there too. Anyway, I'm wondering about a couple of things people here might be able to help me with: 1) If the trailer is not going to be moved (I wouldn't be towing it), what kind of annual maintenance am I looking at? Would I be better off looking at new trailers or a good used one? My brother is planning on building a lean-to to go over it so it would be somewhat protected from the weather too. And he's planning on jacking it up so the wheels aren't on the ground, saving on tires. 2) Are there certain brands/models that are better for full-time living that I should be focusing on? It does snow there in the winter. My budget max to purchase the trailer is probably going to be $20K (maybe up to $30K). Any ideas are very much appreciated. Thanks, Mary2.5KViews0likes13Comments
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