visit the inside...

 

A very cozy and inviting U shaped living room :) with three windows... This is the front of the trailer. This originally was a dinette with a large table taking up all the room and only two seats. I decided to open up the space by removing the table and adding a removable extra seat. I also perked up the design by covering up the flowery seat pattern with cool satin purple throws and many many cool trendy pillows... I got rid of the froofroo curtain tops which I hated. They made Houdini look like a country kitchen (yuk) - so I removed them, favoring a simple, more modern look where the blinds blend in better with the walls, also creating a better sense of space. A coordinated carpet of perfect size has been added in the center, for warmth. Under this seat you can find the 30 gal fresh water tank as well as the 6 gal hot water tank.  Under this seat there is nothing but storage space :)))). Much needed to pack your blankets, sleeping bags, or whatever you may want to take with you? The opening is a bit small (not sure why) and I may in the future create a larger access by adding 2 more removable panels design under the couch instead of just one. When I'm on the move, towing Houdini, the living room looks something like THIS. Everything heavy or large is stored in between the two front dinette seats, so to keep the front heavy and the back of the trailer, light (to avoid swaying and other accidents). Everything is secured so it won't go flying around when the trailer bounces up and down. Now a day I no longer haul the heavy table (you can see it on this photo) as I no longer need it with my new set-up :)). The microwave fits perfect under the extra seat and I can store my folding chairs there too, and secure the microwave at the same time hehehe...  The back of Houdini: Plenty of storage (for lighter stuff), nice wood cabinets and many drawers :). PLUS what I love the most (see next photo).... (note: second area rug by the entrance - to keep dirt out - well, at least SOME of it ;) ).   THE VANITY !! Complete with super powerful lighting above, a large mirror and a small counter space to place your make up, hair dryer, or even (currently) a fake (but convincing) orchid.   Kitchen area: A 3 way refrigerator works on either propane, electricity of battery. Tres cool.  Above is a large counter space (very appreciated) which I love!  under the fridge is a small storage area. I like to keep everything that has to do with my hitch in there. Locks, front stabilizers, wheel, hitch foot, etc etc... To the right of the fridge is the small wardrobe closet. Jackets will fit, long coats won't cause it is not tall enough. You can put a decent amount of clothes in there and it's bigger/taller than most small trailers closets I have seen.  Above the refrigerator:  An addition, the after market :) microwave. This is a General Electric and works great, complete with turn table but very small and only $39.00. Note: You cannot run any microwaves on battery power. You will need electrical hook ups or a generator. Same with the nice A/C system. Above fridge (where microwave now is) are two more storage closets where I store dry/canned food. Next to the microwave, above the fridge, is the stereo system that comes from the factory. In all honesty, it's real cheap. Could really be a LOT better. My advice? Pass on that option and install you own higher end stereo system. Meanwhile, it is light and mounts at the bottom of upper pantry closet, so convenient :).   Across the fridge is the sink and gas stove. On this photo both are covered to provide counter space when preparing a meal...   Here they are, uncovered and ready to rock and roll. Below sink is a fairly large area to store sauce pans. Below that I store light stuff like toilet paper, paper towel, trash bags... There are a lot of pipes down there so I am careful to only  store super light and soft stuff that can't harm the pipes.  Under gas stove is a drawer for forks, knives etc...   Flowers? No, just the gas stove LOL. Caution must be used while cooking: The fan above must be turned on and also preferably have a window cracked to let the toxic fumes out cause this is a small enclosed area. Note: Houdini comes equipped with a fire extinguisher, Propane leak alarm system, Carbon Monoxide alarm system and fire alarm system. All in all, pretty safe :) It also had a Babe Alarm, but every time Mr.181 stepped in the trailer, it went off, so I had to remove it hehehe (just kidding)   close up of the sink. I really like the white enamel :). The water pump routs the water from the freshwater tank to the sink or bathroom :). There is also an outside shower under this sink. You can access it from the outside, allowing to rinse your feet or wash your dog outside (with hot water hehe)     To the left of sink is the door to the bathroom. It looks like a closet or cabinet so many "visitors" don't know there is a toilet and hot shower in there hehehe... Magic again!  Surprise!!!! Open up the door and climb up if you are thin and limber enough (otherwise you'll have to settle for the closest shrub LOL). Great flushing on this little toilet by the way! Here we are looking UP at the bathroom's ceiling. You can see the shower head and also the ceiling vent with fan. Oh, and the light too.  Lots of light inside this small trailer: I counted 8 lights altogether!! Plus one outside porch light. the A/C unit (ceiling shot). Should bring Houdini to ice cold temps in no time! This is not a 'small' A/C unit per say, since it is the same A/C Shadow Cruiser use on their 16 and 19 feet trailers (so I was told, but don't take my word for it)   Outside view of the air conditioning  unit which is located on the roof. Careful when pulling under a carport or tree branch!!   Houdini's little antenna, deployed :). Well, actually, not so "little". This is the TV signal boosting antenna, which I personally have never used, since I don't watch regular TV LOL. When folded down the antenna cannot really be seen. It's a cool gismo to have if you are an authentic couch potato :). Above living room is the bunk. I call it "The bird perch". When folded up you can hardly notice it, but it is actually pretty large when opened up :). I have a cozy pillow, a special extra mattress top (Camp World) and my good ol' sleeping bag (back from the days I used to tent camp)  The upper bunk is pretty large and comfy but will take some time getting used to. If you are claustrophobic, good luck! Also, one always thinks they are going to fall down while sleeping. As a result, I don't usually sleep very well on the bunk.  Otherwise it is quick to set-up and provides sleeping for an additional person, bringing the total number of people that could sleep inside Houdini to THREE. Better be limber though, not everyone could climb up and (worse yet) come down without doing a header LOL.  My friend Jackie and I lounging in the living room during the maiden voyage... Bunk is folded up and as you see, it is pouf "gone", like magic! Same living room, converted to a large bed that same night.  Trip #3: Mr. 181 cozy and sleepy :)  Trip #1: My friend Jackie, cozy and not so sleepy :)... I give the large bed to my guests and I sleep on the bird perch LOL. (cause I'm nice :) ). One minute a living room, then pouf a bedroom and now pouf a dining room! I told you Houdini was magic! Portable cafe table (Camp World) of perfect size folds in 1 second and is super light, yet sturdy.  Here I am having a gourmet early dinner :). The same table doubles up as an outside table for outdoor dining :)   Dinner with a view! This photo taken from INSIDE Houdini. Had a spectacular view of the Malibu mountains while eating... Life is goooood! I hope you enjoyed the first part of our Houdini tour! Please watch your heads while you exit past the screen door :). Or don't: Houdini has a nice padded area above door, just in case you are tall and clumsy ;)... You won't bang your head, well at least not too hard :). Please watch your step as you ooops tumble down the stair and roll out of the trailer. That black carpet you just bit? That's my 'keep-the-dirt-out' carpet. I lay it out in front of the steps when I set camp. Not  comestible, so no need to  chew on it and let's move on LOL. Please do tip your guide hehehehehe... There will be a 15 min intermission, then I will lead you on a more technical tour of Houdini's hitch, stabilizer jacks, many switches and devices. Ladies, don't worry, I make it simple so anyone (yes, even YOU) can understand! This informative section includes some tips for the current and future owners of T-139s or those who are just curious and want to learn a trick or two... So please follow me on the second part of our ever so fascinating ;) tour... Just click on Houdini (right) and then select "take a closer look".