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01-22-2007, 11:28 PM
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Rivet Master  
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 913
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Spaces under doors
Do all the recent models have large gaps under the bathroom and folding doors? What's the purpose? It seems like the 3-4" space negates the privacy the doors should provide. Or do we have an anomoly?
Janet
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01-22-2007, 11:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,293
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We got them too...it seems standard....does anyone have a clue?
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01-22-2007, 11:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,259
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Could be:
1) Larger gap = more room for error upon installation?
2) Makes for even increment of materials
3) Allows for flex while on the road
4) Your trailer is so big, you need to see if someone is "missing" in the other room
Uhhh...I don't know, seems odd. 
Shari 
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01-22-2007, 11:50 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,311
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Originally Posted by TIMEMACHINE
We got them too...it seems standard....does anyone have a clue?
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Maybe a portal for passing reading materials?
Or....? 
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01-23-2007, 12:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Altoona
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,644
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Could it be for the HVAC air distribution within the unit?
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01-23-2007, 12:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,978
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I thought it was for air circulation.
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01-23-2007, 08:14 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Lady Lake
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 355
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I know that at least some SOBs have the space too. One brand we had had about 8 inches!
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01-23-2007, 08:30 AM
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Always Airstreaming!
2005 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
Anytown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,115
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Guess what? You are all right! Air circulation being one of the top five. Keeping the bottom away from the floor prevents scuffing and jamming and a few inches times 425 units = $ saved. But the one I like the best is the reading material portal! Very cleaver. 
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2009 Silverado 2500HD
2004 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
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01-23-2007, 09:55 AM
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Airstreamin and luvin it
Commercial Member
2005 25' Safari
Northwest Panhandle
, The Sunshine State/WBCCI 6637
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,524
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Space
I have a heater vent in my bathroom so I think the ventilation is right on also.Sometimes it would get so hot in there when the heater is running.Then again it could be a way vent some air when the fan stops working also.I guess there is another good thing for the fantastic fans to be in the rear.
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01-23-2007, 11:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 913
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Thanks for the responses! We suspected it was for air cirulation but haven't camped in it enough for the logic to kick in. Seems like a big gap--but then again, some might like to have their Woodalls brought to them in the library 
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01-23-2007, 12:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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One explanation not seen yet is so our Welsh corgi can get her nose scratched any time she wants. The bathroom is too small to have her with me in there.
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01-23-2007, 02:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 913
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We have a Corgi mix and two Norfolks that "go to ground"--and can easily get down gopher holes with narrower openings than the "ventilation space". Hope they don't get any bright ideas!
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01-23-2007, 02:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 53
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by starflyte1
I know that at least some SOBs have the space too. One brand we had had about 8 inches!
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Now THAT is for easy toilet paper roll distribution! Just roll me one under the door honey!
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01-23-2007, 03:12 PM
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Always Airstreaming!
2005 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
Anytown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,115
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WOW, you guys are lucky! We have a wet/bath so no space under the door. Once you are in, your in!
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Sandi Gould
NEU New England Unit
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Proud Member of WBCCI
WBCCI #3411
AIR #17099
2009 Silverado 2500HD
2004 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
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01-23-2007, 05:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,978
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by rickandsandi
WOW, you guys are lucky! We have a wet/bath so no space under the door. Once you are in, your in!
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Does someone have to let you out?
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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01-23-2007, 05:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Think about it, your traveling down a bumpy road... The rig flexes...... 
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01-23-2007, 05:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,259
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I'll bet a TV tray slips under there real smooth too! 
Shari
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01-23-2007, 06:49 PM
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Silver Mist
1977 31' Sovereign
Riverhead
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,008
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I'm installing solid cherry wood doors on the bath and rear bedroom, they will only have 3/4" floor clearance, like Janet said otherwise what's the point.
Good point about the heat in the bath, perhaps a vent in the hallway may work?
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'77 Sovereign Intl 31' CB
WBCCI R2 Rep VAC 11411 Metro NY VP
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