Proposed T-209 Fun Finder
March
2005
Here’s
my
latest
design
which
flexibly
adapts
to the
needs of
both a
couple
and a
larger
family!
Yahoo!
Dr. Wes
Leggett
Target: Niche between 18’9” T-189 and 23’6” T-210. Seats 9-11. Sleeps 5-7. Dry weight 3000 pounds.
Features: Front & Rear living – dining – sleeping configurations. Large beds. Large shower. Large rear window. Wide aisle.
Design notes:
1. Wide 28” entry door facilitates egress. Space available for hauling bicycles and other items. Optional swivel rocker recliner.
2. Optional folding table and folding chairs (stored under gaucho or in 6” open space next to bed) convert rear living to dining.
3. First 10” of gaucho has liftable seat for handy shoe storage at entry. Remaining 72” can extend to 40” for larger bed.
4. Storage under gaucho is unobstructed for full pass-thru via baggage doors. Baggage door to storage under dinette bench.
5. With gaucho extended, entry door can still be accessed for safety. Cabinets over sink stop several inches shy of doorway.
6. Double sink next to entry door provides handy outside access. Sink covers provide extended countertop space.
7. Cabinet drawers are full depth (not shortened). Optional oven replaces drawers. Optional microwave sits overhead.
8. Refrigerator (5 cu.) cabinet is like T-189, but with open shelf for TV and side panel for direct access to converter & cord.
9. Tub/Shower is close to hot water tank for nearly instant hot showers. Step tub is used due to wheelwell encroachment.
10. Raised Fantastic Fan over tub provides additional headroom. Curved shower curtain track provides additional elbow room.
11. 36” high suspended bowl sink provides access to step and knee room for stool. Fabric curtain hides exposed drain pipe.
12. Raised stool puts seat at comfortable standard height. Linen storage cabinet above stool. Medicine cabinet above sink.
13. Fabric dividing curtains which store flush to walls provide privacy and dressing area. Angled bath door keeps aisle wide.
14. Wardrobe cabinet is like T-160, but with full open shelf for TV. Adjoining storage closet can be configured as needed.
15. 6” space between wardrobe and dinette allows easy access to bed. Dinette cushions easily replaced by Queen mattress.
16. Optional permanent Queen bed configuration increases space to 14” with 8” space opposite. Room for small night stand.
17. Dinette is like T-139FK with sectional table. Benches provide individual 26”x 68” beds or giant 68”x 82” bed.
18. Fold down bunks are 33” above lower seat cushions for sitting headroom (6’0” adults) with 210+ pound rated capacities.
19. Optional overhead cabinets can replace bunks. Antenna crank location is easily accessible (not inside cabinet).
20. Plentiful interior lights and electrical outlets. Interior switch controls exterior outlet. Hidden switch controls battery cutoff.
21. Air Conditioner is flanked by dual Fantastic Fans, one of which is positioned for convenient hair drying in dressing area.
22. Appliances are over axles and hot water and fresh water tanks are in front of axles for optimum weight placement.
23. All water lines run along walls or through storage areas to minimize exposure to freezing. Optional heated holding tanks.
24. Dual batteries are located on tongue along with single 30 pound propane (LP) tank. Optional dual propane tanks.
25. Optional 14” axles/tires provide higher ground clearance and huge cargo capacity with 7000 pounds GVWR.
Consider: Increase interior height 4” to 6’8” to allow 37” between bunks and seat cushions for 6’4” adult sitting headroom.