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Old 10-21-2013, 10:09 PM   #1
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Took delivery of 19' on Oct.17

and diving into set-up and mods.
Very pleased with workmanship!
U-shaped dinette so that with a chair in 'hallway' can place 4 around table.
Added bonus- table is smaller (just two of us to eat at it) and the slide is towards front of trailer, therefore more floor space coming in & out of trailer.
Requested the edges of cabinet & drawer doors be routed. A woodworking detail well worth the addt'l cost.
John in midst of making storage under bed & fitted board across ceiling & attachment for curtaining off bed.
Diane's non-dominent hand in cast due to arthritis surgery, so one handedly lining drawers, cabinets and finishing the board.. Sewing eyelets in curtain. Figuring which storage containers from old 5th wheel work and figuring placement of our stuff.
Just finally figured out putting our pin on map!!!
When it isn't a shambles inside, will try posting photos.
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Old 10-21-2013, 11:38 PM   #2
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Congrats! Will be me hopefully some day soon. We always love pictures.
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Old 10-22-2013, 11:56 PM   #3
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"Requested the edges of cabinet & drawer doors be routed. A woodworking detail well worth the addt'l cost."
would like to see the end result....
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Old 10-23-2013, 10:25 PM   #4
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"Requested the edges of cabinet & drawer doors be routed. A woodworking detail well worth the addt'l cost."
would like to see the end result....
Hopefully tomorrow board over bed for curtain & tub storage under bed completed. Then we can put stuff. Then learning curve on putting photos on Forum starts!
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Old 10-24-2013, 07:24 AM   #5
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Photo supplied during production. Corners appear to be rounded over.
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I really like that contrasting trim on the countertop, is that available @ local Home Depot
Good idea on the microwave.
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Old 10-24-2013, 09:01 AM   #7
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I really like that contrasting trim on the countertop, is that available @ local Home Depot
Good idea on the microwave.
I was disappointed the pretty red trim disappeared on the journey here...... Ha Ha!
Because of larger refrig, micro went under stove (which turned 90') & added drawers (sacrificed one door under sink)
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Old 10-24-2013, 09:17 AM   #8
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How do you find using a M/W installed that low. I know we have installed a couple directly under countertops in kitchens, as the customer did not want it anywhere else. Some people have reported back that it is a bit tough to read and program things in. Other than that, they do like it out of the way.
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Old 10-24-2013, 09:57 AM   #9
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John & Diane

Was your trailer delivered with Jim & Kim's from Kentucky? They are friends of ours and I know theirs was on the truck with one going to Michigan.
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Old 10-24-2013, 07:53 PM   #10
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That was only place it could go w/ larger frig. Have only heated water do far. Guess I'll hv to do yoga stretches to get leftovers in! Gotta do something to keep limber in old age .
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Yes it was. Cold, windy, rainy eve to take possession. Hope Jim & Kim made it home next day OK. Really nice Amish area. We always enjoy their farms, hardware store, etc.
Anxious to get out in TT. First chance will be after next week.
Give Jim & Kim our regards!
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I think I would rather have a microwave lower down so I can see the contents as I lift it out (soup, for example) and not let it spill on my hands and get burned. I've seen some microwaves above your head and you would not be able to see the contents as you lifted it down. Could be dangerous especially if the contents are heavy.
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I think I would rather have a microwave lower down so I can see the contents as I lift it out (soup, for example) and not let it spill on my hands and get burned. I've seen some microwaves above your head and you would not be able to see the contents as you lifted it down. Could be dangerous especially if the contents are heavy.
Exactly. In our former 5th wheel, it was in OH cabinet. Could not stir without removing. Revolving plate freq came off "wheel" in transit, even with cardboard tube wedged in. 'Twas a bear to climb on settee, reach over to adjust once in campground.
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and less change of breaking the rotating micro plate if it opens in transit
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