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Old 02-01-2015, 10:36 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by vskid3 View Post

I would like to go propane-less like you (at least when on shore power). The biggest hurdle will probably be the water heater, which I believe is propane only. We'll have to see how much propane it ends up using and see if switching would be worth it. How do you like just using the toaster oven?
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The toaster oven is easily the same size as the small gas oven below it, and I have an electric hotplate instead of the stovetop-works great. I would definitely recommend a crockpot for lots of 'fire-and-forget' recipes you can ignore while you spend the day at work and play...

I only use my own water heater as needed to save power(remember-can't insulate) and it takes 15 minutes to full temp with about 10 gallons. If your'e replacing yours for electric only I would recommend visiting an RV store to see if there is a Tankless available that won't pull enough watts to trip the breakers.

If some or all of your beds double as storage pods like mine did, I recommend getting rigid styrofoam to line the walls and floor under the bed lid-you can friction-fit them without glue, remove them at will and the difference to your mattress temp will be substantial. Also, check to see if you like the mattress-I like it firm but my Mom spread two sheets of Memory Foam under hers to make up for a lack of box springs...

Hope you're going to be as happy with yours as I am with mine!
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