temperature was 4 degrees below zero. This standard also includes enclosed, heated tanks and the temperature throughout the pass-through storage areas was recorded at 58 degrees during this test. I mentioned the opposing slides in the body of the trailer—these create a huge living space when open. The passenger side slide houses a pair of reclining theater seats opposite the flat screen TV over the electric fireplace, which is housed in the opposing slide. Beside it are the kitchen appliances. When it comes to the kitchen, I always think that I’d want to have it as close to what I have at home in the way of amenities. Avalanche provides an 18-cubic-foot refrigerator, full- size microwave and four-burner stove with an oven. There is even a built-in wine rack over the microwave. For storage there are the drawers and cupboards you’d expect; however, there is also a large full-size pantry with a hard door. Hardwood cabinetry throughout the Avalanche features hidden hinges and quite a bit of glass. That pantry door has an opaque insert as does the wall-mounted curio cabinet and tinted glass in the cabinets over the TV. The central kitchen island in the trailer is fixed and is home to the sink and water faucet. This location makes it a focal point and the main prep surface that I’m sure will be in use constantly. The tall ceiling here also allows handsome hanging fixtures and a ceiling fan, not to mention the powered vent. House lighting is the LED type and nicely flush mounted. This kitchen space is
bracketed with a solid wood, free-standing, four-seat dinette in the opposite slide. The master bedroom in the nose of trailer is spacious and has good height. The 70 x 80-inch king bed in this master has its head in the third slideout. This opens up walking space at the foot of the bed and also provides small windows on each side of the bed—nice for a cross- breeze. Also found opposite the bed is the second TV, which is built into a chest with a stone counter top. The front corner of the bedroom has a handsome cabinet dedicated to a washer/dryer setup. This bedroom also gets its own sliding door bathroom access, while a second hard door is off the hallway for daily or guest use. Guests are accommodated with a hide-a-bed sofa sleeper that folds out at the rear of the trailer when needed. The bathroom, as you’d expect, is large; however, the size of the shower is still just a bit surprising. This floor to ceiling moulded stall has an integrated seat and ledge. Above is a full skylight and the translucent glass shower door makes for a bright space—open or closed. The sink is large; however, the counter is not. Still there is a full mirrored medicine cabinet and a built-in two-door linen closet. The toilet is porcelain and set at an angle in the corner providing lots of elbow room on either side. Spend a lot of time on the road and storage becomes a prime concern. Working my way through the trailer, I found a wide variety of spaces, most of which are well
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