Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012

[2Rad4U]

My daughter was getting a little warm in her bunk during our last camping trip, so I decided to put her a fan in to keep the air flowing.

I had been wanting to add a 12-volt fan to the main living area anyway, so I decided to tackle both jobs today. A trip to Wal-Mart for two fans($8.48 each) and we're halfway there.

She picked the spot, and I got to work -



I picked up the power from her overhead light. All I have left is to install a short piece of wire cover and I'm done -



I added one in the main area -



I dropped by Lowe's and found this cool soap dispenser. I also just installed these Pop-a-Toothbrush holders -



I added a sopa dispenser to the kitchen area as well. I also installed a Pop-a-Napkin under the radio -



Here's an easy mod. I found this over the door towel rack at Walmart and it works great -

[Coolerman]

Zeppe807 wrote:
I was looking towards installing awning lights on my trailer, mounted against the house vs on the roll. But then I visited someone that had them, and I didn't like the light, nor the glare when looking towards the trailer.

So I bought a dozen LEDs off Amazon for cheap, and added them to the bottom of my frame rail. I made one mount, tested it, liked the ambiance, so I made more. I added 5 total, but I think I may add one towards the hitch, one at the steps, and one facing back.

Unfortunately I have the trailer parked near the curb,so you don't get the full effect of the light. I will update the pictures after this weekend trip.


It was pretty dark last night, considering the street light was out, so it really put out a lot of good light.

Happy Trails,
Joe Zeppe

Nice! I just installed LED strip lights under mine this past weekend.

Another option for mounting your LED lights, especially with the style frame beam you have, would be to use beam clamps with the 1/4" threaded holes. Clamp to the beam then just screw in the 1/4" screw holders you already have!
http://www.showmecables.com/product/Iron-beam-clamp-for-1-4-20-thread-single-item.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=93-260-119&zmam=49733141&zmac=5&zmas=1&zmap=93-260-119&gclid=CJroutWli8gCFQ-IaQodiBoEjA

[Roscopcoletrain]

Gene&Ginny wrote:

Roscopcoletrain wrote:
So on my Jayco, I had this white pvc tube mounted for my sewer hose ....

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interesting

[Gene_Ginny]

Roscopcoletrain wrote:
So on my Jayco, I had this white pvc tube mounted for my sewer hose ....

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[dontexas]

Roscop, I put a cheap battery box on the rear bumper behind the spare tire to carry adapters. Used large pull ties to hold it on. Been on there 3 years....

[legolas]

Roscopcoletrain wrote:
So on my Jayco, I had this white pvc tube mounted for my sewer hose



thing is, the wife doesnt want this mounted on the tail of the Springdale. Says its ugly lol. So I've been putting the hose in the back bumper. I really don't like doing that as I already see a bit of rust on the hose, and I cant store the adapters in it, as they're too big for the bumper. Soooooo any reason I cant mount the tube in the pass through?? Don't think it would stink up the pass through or into the trailer would it??

I bought a 5 inch PVC fence post (white) painted it black and attached to the rear bumper (sits on top of the rear bumper) with black UV rated zip ties. Been there for three years with no problem. I would not put that slinky in my pass through for any reason. A benefit of the fence post idea is that I can put my fishing poles in the bumper space.

[Roscopcoletrain]

hmm, maybe some sort of storage container mounted on the back bumper for the adapters. hmmm hmmm hmmm

[AH64ID]

I've only ever used the bumper as well.

[Roscopcoletrain]

tenbear wrote:
I have used the back bumper for my hose storage with no problems for 10 years.

Before I put it away I drain the hose well by compressing the hose about a foot at a time while holding the hose vertically. This gets almost all the water out of the hose and I haven't been bothered by rust. YMMV.

Good to know. Maybe I just invest in a small container or bag for the adapters

[tenbear]

I have used the back bumper for my hose storage with no problems for 10 years.

Before I put it away I drain the hose well by compressing the hose about a foot at a time while holding the hose vertically. This gets almost all the water out of the hose and I haven't been bothered by rust. YMMV.

[Roscopcoletrain]

So on my Jayco, I had this white pvc tube mounted for my sewer hose



thing is, the wife doesnt want this mounted on the tail of the Springdale. Says its ugly lol. So I've been putting the hose in the back bumper. I really don't like doing that as I already see a bit of rust on the hose, and I cant store the adapters in it, as they're too big for the bumper. Soooooo any reason I cant mount the tube in the pass through?? Don't think it would stink up the pass through or into the trailer would it??

[Bigbird65]

Sonworshiper wrote:
How did you attach the supports for the shelf in your closet? I don't see any screws, did you use "No Nails"?

Thanks in advance!

Which post are you talking about?

[Sonworshiper]

How did you attach the supports for the shelf in your closet? I don't see any screws, did you use "No Nails"?

Thanks in advance!

[Bigbird65]

Here is another project that I have been working on. I wanted a good indoor/outdoor thermometer for the Minnie. I bought this and an extra sensor from Amazon. Upon powering it up on my desk after an hour all 3 items were within 0.5 degrees of each other and matching the thermometer that I have hanging beside the desk. I do like the big numbers and clock.

I have one sensor in the pass through and one mounted under the Minnie out of the rain. Where I put it was very definitely a compromise location because on a still day the afternoon sun where I have the trailer parked radiates heat from the trailer to the sensor. The best place would be under the center of the trailer but then I would have to crawl under the trailer to retrieve it before drive off. On my drive off check list I have a note to remove the sensor below the Minnie. One nice advantage to the system is that I can bring the readout in the house to see the outside temperature when not traveling.

[kiloseven]

Bigbird65 wrote:
I used kiloseven's idea to put up these two pockets. Sure going to be handy.

I never thought about using them the in the bathroom. smart.

[Bigbird65]

I used kiloseven's idea to put up these two pockets. Sure going to be handy.