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bigorange
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Jan 19, 2014

Need suggestion for covering hole

Previous owner of my TT added a second radio to use instead of the original radio which had broken. I decided to remove the old radio and am looking for creative suggestions on what to do with the 5x5" opening left by the radio...besides just covering it with a piece of trim or wood.

The opening is in the side of the galley base in the doorway, so high traffic area.
Thanks,

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  • In our old Sunnybrook, I replaced the radio to add CD capabilities. Scrapped the old radio and made a CD storage rack where the old radio used to be.



    There is a thin 1/8" strip on the bottom of the opening where the CDs slide in to keep them in place while underway. The mount above the radio is for the XM receiver. I also added a cig outlet and shelf above the door for a place to charge cell phones and keep them away from the sink.
  • rjf7g wrote:
    "Galley base" means bottom of the dinette? Is it easier to get to from the outside reaching in than from the inside bending down? Consider patching it and painting the back of the dinette with magnetic paint or chalkboard paint. If you have little kids or grand kids, they would love the chalkboard paint and the magnetic paint would allow you to decorate the back of the bench with magnets from places you travel or other fun stuff.

    Rust-oleum Specialty Paints

    A pic would have helped...by galley base I mean the side of the cabinet under the galley sink. And yes it's definitely easier to reach from outside than inside bending down. Too low for key rack...that's already on the upper cabinet. Kids might like magnetic or chalkboard paint.
  • "Galley base" means bottom of the dinette? Is it easier to get to from the outside reaching in than from the inside bending down? Consider patching it and painting the back of the dinette with magnetic paint or chalkboard paint. If you have little kids or grand kids, they would love the chalkboard paint and the magnetic paint would allow you to decorate the back of the bench with magnets from places you travel or other fun stuff.

    Rust-oleum Specialty Paints
  • Key hook....4-5 hooks mounted to a finished pad.....always looking for those keys.....or flashlight holder....
  • Turn it into a drawer.
    Turn it into a small storage with a drop down door

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