If the system is sealed properly you shouldn't smell any propane. Check the system with soapy water to detect leaks. If the tank was recently filled, run a burner on the stove to purge any air from system, turn off and then check with the soapy water, use a spray bottle to apply.
It would not fit in my Hawk, measure your space, go on Thetford's website, it has the dimensions of the 345. I use the 135 Thetford, it fits under the rollover end compartment
I have made several bungee cords for securing items for travel, you can purchase online or West Marine stocks it. Suggest to use at least 1/4" bungee cord. The nice thing is you can modify very easy for your applications.
There have been a few posts regarding repair/rebuiding heater on Wander the West Forum. It would less exspensive to rebuild rather to upgrade. Plus you would not have to modify your cabinets. I belive there was a post by ski3pin regarding repair to heater, check it out, it could save alot of...
I think the way to go would be some sort of adhesive material with a pattern or mural cut to fit in place to cover panel boards. It's a big job to replace the boards !! your right, the black boards do nothing for interior decor.
Seems to be the trend, too many people !! I am greatful for all the years that it wasn't this way today. Hopefully it will calm down after Covid. Thanks for sharing Monty.
Would not advise on this type of wash, very high pressure, they use a acid type wash solution. You would get water into areas of your camper that would not be good.
I welded a second 2" receiver under my Ford factory hitch with a 1" spacer and use a step from Geny Hitch, their serrated hitch step. Can tow my boat with step in place, also all steps from the camper to bumper to step are the same distance apart