Biggest complaint with Trailmanor

After using our Trailmanor (2002 - TM3023) for one season, my wife and I both agree that our Trailmanor has two major problems. I thought I would post them on the forum and see if there was a work around for them. The first is the noise from the airconditioner. It is positioned over the back sleeping area. We have tried several things including; sleeping at the other end of the TM (small bed) and sleeping with our head at the other side (which is the better of the two). The other problem is stepping up to the bed. It's not so bad with me, but my wife is short, and even with a stepping stool, that midnight trip to the bathroom is very frustrating.
I'm not sure anything can be done short of going with a different type of camper, but I told my wife I would ask. Again, thanks in advance for any and all help.

[ripp1202]

Don,t turn on the a/c get a ladder!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding Even with the a/c in the front it was loud !!!!We keep it on low and I would thing you could get a bigger step stool!!!

[rtcassel]

User mjlaupp started this thread about noise abatement:
http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=2084

[Keith Wire]

Randy,

The AC is noisy, but I think it is the same in all RV's. If I need AC then I put up with the noise. There have been some people who have done a modification to their units to quiet them somewhat. Here is a thread that may help you some.

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=2084

Also as far as getting into the bed, I'll agree the step stool isn't always the easiest to use. I have been thinking of making a ladder similar to what you see on bunk beds. It would have more than one step and could even have a hand rail. But it must be able to detach...

If you are handy, you could be the first to build one and show us your plans

Keith

[Keith Wire]

Tim, you are too fast...

My only "problem" involves the low storage (Im 6'5") shelves- insignificant compared to the TM's ease of towing. It might be a bigger problem if we had to live in the trailer for extended periods...

[tucsoncarol]

Rubbermaid makes a two step stool very like the one that came with our TM. The little fold-y step that is sold at Camping World also comes as a two step model (CW may not carry it, just look on-line). At least one actual metal household folding ladder with two steps looks really good to us. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's and shop 'til you drop.

The little folding stepstools that tucsoncarol mentioned from Camping World are really great, I disposed of the supplied one and replaced it with one of these, and fold it up during the day and it's out of the way. I also added a two step one for when we have younger children with us, and store it in the outside compartment until needed, these take up very little space when not being used. It would also work well for a shorter grownup.

We also did the air conditioner mod mentioned above and highly recommend it.

my biggest complaint is shoddy work. screws falling out of stripped holes. the ends of formica falling off. a hole in the filler panel which spans the gap. no crank for the stabilizers. (last two my dealer Maiden Creek in Penna. never made good on - after several tries i gave up.

[Bill]

Did you look for the crank under the bed mattress?

Bill