Couple Questions on Recently Purchased 2019 2720QD

[Axeman]

First of all, a big thanks to those of you on this forum who helped us with questions we had during our search for a Trailmanor. We set out late last year looking for a later model 2720SL, preferably built while the factory was still in Tennessee. We became a bit frustrated and impatient after several units we were interested in were quickly sold to others before we could make a deal. So, we started looking at 2019 models that had been discounted by the dealers. Through a series of events in early March, we were put in contact with Bob Eickhoff at Trailmanor who offered us what we felt was a very good price on the last remaining 2019 they had at the factory – a 2720SD. Not exactly the model we were looking for, but close, and we’ve found that it probably fits our situation better anyway.

So far, we’ve made 4 fairly short duration trips with it and are learning something new each trip. Overall, we’re very pleased. Most of the issues we ran into initially were due to our inexperience with the unit and turned out not to be problems. A couple of real issues we experienced were the A/C unit not blowing cold air and a couple small ceiling leaks. The outside air temp was too cold to test the A/C when we picked up the TM, but we’ve since had the unit replaced under warranty. We’re still troubleshooting the ceiling leaks, which we just discovered on our last trip.

A couple questions that I would appreciate your insight or assistance on.

I would really like to use a WDH. I know there is a great deal of info on this forum about the topic, but I’m wondering if the 2019 setup may be different than earlier models because I’m having a hard time seeing where there’s room on the street side frame to fit the snap up bracket. I contacted Reese tech support about a model I was interested in (Pro Series 49586) and was told the bracket needs to be mounted 28 ¾” back from the center of the coupler. As you can see in the first photo (looking down at the street side of the A-frame), that’s not going to work because it’s almost dead center on top of the bolt for the safety cable. The emergency breakaway brake switch is mounted almost immediately behind that (second photo), so I’m trying to determine if there’s a WDH that will work as things are currently configured on the frame or if I need to relocate the breakaway switch to create some space. I’m going to contact TM for their thoughts, but would definitely be interested in any insight you may have.

Bill – I think I read a recent post indicating that you still had screen door kits available. Is that accurate? One of the first things my wife mentioned on our maiden voyage is that she would love to have a screen door on the TM. Please let me know.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

Todd