Hydro-Hot revisited

[pt40wl1]

John, Ernie, Blair, Mike & George,

Thanks for the replies! Wiser heads do have excellent points and
that is one of the great things about this forum.

I planned to either keep or upgrade the electric heaters.

My wife really likes the Origo two burner electric cooktop, Model
ORI-OR 3200-120 available at http://www.sailorsams.com for $327.00 and the
Maytag 15 cubic foot Refrigerator with ice maker. It will fit in
the current location with very little modification. It could be a
power hog but specs list it as fairly easy on the current draw. That
will allow us to remove the factory icemaker and open more room in
the salon. Also plan to keep a 10 gal portable propane tank for the
outside grill.

Thanks for the input on the maintenance issues. The filters and the
maintenance items seem to be in line with other BB maintenance items.

I am 60 years young and in good heath so another 15 to 20 years of
good mobility should be in the plan (knock on wood).

Our camping has been roughly 50/50 between boondocking and
campgrounds with hook-ups. The fuel costs are still cheaper than
motels and I can do my own cooking which is much healthier than
eating out. Besides, after 38 years of airport motels I want my own
bed every night.

I will keep the forum informed as this project progresses. I am
sure more questions will arise. Thanks again for the advise guys.

Roger Sadler
Little Rock, '84 PT40WL