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Dorsey used 1/8-inch birch plywood for paneling and maple and birch for the cabinets and accents. Behind all of the paneling is a high-tech maze of wiring. The trailer sports three control panels, each with outlets for AC power, cable TV, phone/modem line 12-volt DC power and Monster cables for video and audio. In all, Dorsey had to drill 72 holes just to thread the wire.<br />
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The owners of the trailer told Dorsey that they wanted a queen sized bed, a full kitchen and a full bath with tub and shower; no mean feat for a nineteen foot trailer, which, after subtracting three feet for the hitch and bumper (trailers are measured from hitch to bumper) provided working space of less than a sixteen foot long by 7 foot wide. Dorsey removed the entire bathroom which occupied the entire width of the back, then was able to wedge in the queen sized bed by borrowing some space from the living area and appropriating the space formerly occupied by the bathroom. After establishing the footprint of the bed, he was able to configure the remaining space to accommodate a full working kitchen and a petite bathroom with small sink and a 12-volt marine toilet. But, where to put the tub and shower?<br />
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Dorsey's solution was, to say the least, ingenious. In the area under the seat for the dinette, Dorsey was able to appropriate just enough space to fit in the tub (and with the addition of a spray hose) the shower. If modesty is not required but a standup shower is, Dorsey provided an additional hookup for a showerhead on the outside of the trailer.