Anne Pearse Hocker wrote:
> Well, I re-joined the band today and took delivery of my new-to-me
> 1999 27' twin bed Safari. I finally had some time to sit alone in the
> coach and start making notes and plans, and it was nice to have a
> silver shadow in my rear view mirror again.
>
> I am having a Max-Air 2 cover put on the fantastic fan vent, and
> eventually want to add a fan and vent cover in the BR as well.>
Anne,
Fantastic Vent say do not put a cover over their fan........ I had one
and got rid of it, it got so dirty it was disgusting and it does limit
air movement. Dotty showed me how to just open the fan a little way so
it can't rain in.
>
> Where do folks put flat screen tv's in a twin bed layout? On the
> cabinet sides? And how do you fasten the wall mount so it doesn't
> pull out when traveling, or do you remove the tv each time you move?>
I have a closet behind the wall and I put a 2x4 up against the inside
wall and screwed into it.
>
> I'm splurging and getting a satellite tv system and have opted for
> the roof mount, with an advisory to leave enough room for eventual
> solar panels. Any warnings or better suggestions? I thought about a
> portable system but I suspect they get stolen a lot. I don't want to
> have to haul it in every night or whenever I leave the coach parked.>
I have a wingard roof mount.... it finds the signal automatically. The
only problem is, I can't park under trees.
>
> The city water inlet on the side of the rear bumper (that was a
> surprise) is uncovered and just has a screen filter between the pipe
> and the road. What part is missing? Surely it is not supposed to be
> that way.>
Beats me.....
>
> I can't wait to rip out the carpet and replace it with just about
> anything else. What are materials to consider or stay away from?>
Consider cork, vinyl sheeting, pergo, hardwood....
>
> I'm seriously considering a Wilson trucker/RV antenna and cell phone
> booster, but wonder if there is a better option? Do you need two
> complete systems i.e. one for the truck and one for the RV? I get my
> internet by Verizon MiFi and also have a Droid for a phone.>
Check out the Wilson Sleek.
>
> And finally (ha, for now), if you want to have a spare tire and
> wheel, is it safe to mount it on the frame, or does it need to be
> carried in the truck?>
Mine is up under the front of my trailer. Airstream makes a carrier to
go there.
Hunter
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