Pics of Interior Modifications on A frames ?
I would LOVE to see what folks with A frames have done to customize their interiors. Is there a thread on this ? where would i look ? i have already been to the Aliners owners club site to see w...
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We sold our Chalet so I have no pictures but DH is a handy guy to have around.
Previously, cooking pans had to be stored in the one and only compartment located towards the front, between the dinette seats. It opened at the top and it was a nightmare bending down and fishing through it to find what I needed. IT HAD TO GO ! We removed the dinette seats and stored them away. They were replaced with newly made smaller seats that accommodated 1 person on each side (not 2 per). One side had a porta potty under the cushion for midnight accommodations.
Then we made and installed a cabinet made from oak plywood which reached from side to side with 2 sliding doors. We decided sliders were better than doors on hinges that opened into the camper. Now we have storage for groceries, dishes AND cooking pans. Hooray ! Cabinet was maybe 10 or 12 inches deep, stained and varnished to match the interior wood, so we gained a new surface on top too. Cabinet covered an outlet but DH wired an outlet from it to the new cabinet top so we didn't lose the outlet. Great for recharging station or a place to put a crockpot. We didn't carry a table, we each use a lap tray if we ate inside and our beverages can sit on coasters on top of the new cabinet.
At the floor level, he used more oak plywood to make what I would call a cubby hole with no door. There was a 3" lip up from the floor and the same down from the top that ran from side to side. This held water jugs, etc. securely while we traveled.
We never use the sink so we took a piece of scrap countertop and added 4 legs so it just cleared the faucet. It's large enough to cover the whole area to the left of the stove and gave me wonderful counter space. It's removed for travel.
Then he made 2 metal brackets that hooked into the frame above the cooking area and we lay a piece of wire shelving on the brackets and 3 plastic dishpans fit up there. Dirty dishes go in one and I only wash dishes once a day. Again, brackets, shelf and dishpans are moved down for travel.
We stored the sofa cushions away and added a good, futon mattress. Bed stayed made up all the time - only way to go ! I was going to shop for plastic totes for clothes and towel storage under the bed but I discovered 4 cardboard apple boxes fit perfectly and served the purpose nicely at no cost. They slide out just like a drawer.
We traded camper in on something bigger and the dealership was amazed at our projects. We took some unforgettable trips and I miss that little camper !
Previously, cooking pans had to be stored in the one and only compartment located towards the front, between the dinette seats. It opened at the top and it was a nightmare bending down and fishing through it to find what I needed. IT HAD TO GO ! We removed the dinette seats and stored them away. They were replaced with newly made smaller seats that accommodated 1 person on each side (not 2 per). One side had a porta potty under the cushion for midnight accommodations.
Then we made and installed a cabinet made from oak plywood which reached from side to side with 2 sliding doors. We decided sliders were better than doors on hinges that opened into the camper. Now we have storage for groceries, dishes AND cooking pans. Hooray ! Cabinet was maybe 10 or 12 inches deep, stained and varnished to match the interior wood, so we gained a new surface on top too. Cabinet covered an outlet but DH wired an outlet from it to the new cabinet top so we didn't lose the outlet. Great for recharging station or a place to put a crockpot. We didn't carry a table, we each use a lap tray if we ate inside and our beverages can sit on coasters on top of the new cabinet.
At the floor level, he used more oak plywood to make what I would call a cubby hole with no door. There was a 3" lip up from the floor and the same down from the top that ran from side to side. This held water jugs, etc. securely while we traveled.
We never use the sink so we took a piece of scrap countertop and added 4 legs so it just cleared the faucet. It's large enough to cover the whole area to the left of the stove and gave me wonderful counter space. It's removed for travel.
Then he made 2 metal brackets that hooked into the frame above the cooking area and we lay a piece of wire shelving on the brackets and 3 plastic dishpans fit up there. Dirty dishes go in one and I only wash dishes once a day. Again, brackets, shelf and dishpans are moved down for travel.
We stored the sofa cushions away and added a good, futon mattress. Bed stayed made up all the time - only way to go ! I was going to shop for plastic totes for clothes and towel storage under the bed but I discovered 4 cardboard apple boxes fit perfectly and served the purpose nicely at no cost. They slide out just like a drawer.
We traded camper in on something bigger and the dealership was amazed at our projects. We took some unforgettable trips and I miss that little camper !
