Thanks. It is a fiberglass flag pole that originally was 6 feet long. (I cut off 5” so I could stow it in the door jamb) It probably extends almost 5 feet out.
I slipped the stainless tube into 2” PVC pipe and epoxied that to the inner side of my fiberglass closet/pantry so it’s anchored at the base and the surface.
This first camping trip with it installed, we only got a quick rainstorm, but it kept the center of the awning from collecting rainwater. - so: success!
If you were going to drill a hole through a storage door to the outside, you could install something like this so it's still watertight https://smile.amazon.com/Weatherproof-Journeyman-Pro-Receptacle-Integrated-Waterproof/dp/B07XF5D8HK
(but I think you'd want to make sure to do that to a door, not the main shell)
I have a 13' Scamp. I use a BAL 28050 Light Trailer Tire Leveler, which is pretty awesome. I don't think I would use it on a trailer much larger than a mine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BH5MAA/
I use a MaxxHaul Trailer Dolly for our 17" Casita, and it works well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CE0TN4/
With two caveats...
Trying to do really sharp turns, the tire gets stuck under the tongue. I wish the ball was mounted just a little higher to avoid that. I'm working on it.
Second, I've only ever pulled mine around on hard surface. Not certain how it'd perform in the grass. But your Burro will be so much lighter than my Casita, that I think it'll do nicely.
You could upgrade that surge protector. They make 30amp ones, that should allow you to run that AC.
It might even be a good idea for plugging in at those sketchy old RV parks...
We use ours year round. Here's one from a ski trip tip Yellowstone last December
Obviously, you need to dry camp in winter. No water in the lines or tanks. (Be extra sure to drain that water heater)
And the floor could be better insulated. Right now we wear warm slippers to deal with it, but I've got plans to put in some insulating foam panels under the floor, and to sheet over the foam with sheet metal or plastic for protection.
The heater does a great job of heating it up. But the furnace IS loud, and its cycling can keep you up at night. So we bought a Buddy Heater ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002G51BZU ) and run it on low through the coldest night. Buddy heaters are quiet. Mostly we just bring a good down comforter and wear hats to bed and we do just fine.
lol..."Mom, I think I should take your Scamp out for a test camp. Just to make sure it's ready for use." Nice one.
Yeah, there are so many approaches to RV camping. I envy the comfort and storage larger campers have; but the portability, maneuverability, and just plain cozy feel one gets in the small campers is hard to pass up.
One other accessory I might recommend for your mom, an option that works well for small, lightweight campers is a trailer dolly:
https://www.amazon.com/MaxxHaul-70225-Pneumatic-Tires-600-Capacity/dp/B008CE0TN4
as long as her driveway is fairly flat, a device like this can take a lot of the pain out of backing the camper back into the drive. (not to be used on a steep driveway, though. things can get out of hand)
A weight distribution hitch will certainly be overkill, and an unnecessary pain in the butt for your mom.
A simple friction sway control bar should be all she needs.
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Eaz-Lift-48380-Right-Passenger-Control/dp/B007HRIVMI
that plate and ball screw mount onto the frame behind the hitch
the vehicle hitch will need to accept that additional ball, or you'll need a new hitch with the sway bar ball already attached. Any RV service center can hook her up.
Do emphasize to her that she'll want to watch some YouTube videos on how to use and adjust the sway bar. And let her know that there are times when she'll want to take it off, like backing into a tight spot.