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Re: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
TURK2500 wrote: Since I don't have any large windows on the entry side of my TT, installing three Plexiglas panels (or Lexon) on the outside of my screen door allows more light into the TT when running the heat/air, while the main door remains open. I attached the panels with commercial grade Velcro, locating 2" long strips at required intervals. I used 3/32" tinted Plexiglas, but would recommend at least 1/8". The panels are mounted on the outside of the screen door making it a little easier to keep clean. Turk2500 Well, guess what I will be doing Saturday......This is a fantastic idea. I have plenty of windows, but this will save me constantly opening the main door to go in and out.365Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
CampingKinsey wrote: Rosehill wrote: I am not a "hang up clothes" kind of person. So I removed the closet rod and built in shelves, using 3/4" birch plywood and covering them with sheet vinyl for ease of cleaning. I trimmed out the edges with pvc corner bead. Now my clothes stay where I put them. I would love to do something like this as I've found that hanging the clothes in the little "closet" seems to be worthless (can't fit much in there and hangers are always falling off the rod and it wastes space). Now if I can only figure out how to go about it... Sending you a PM about how I did it.362Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012
I bought my little TT for a song because the previous owners let squirrels get into it and tear things up. They ruined the refer and chewed the wall between the refer and the stove, so......... I rebuilt the enclosure and had enough room left for my small micro to sit above. The enclosure is open in the back up to the original refer vent, so things don't get hot. Next......... The new backsplash took care of the area where the squirrels had chewed the wall. It's formica, put on with Grip adhesive and caulked in. Please ignore the tools, I am working on another mod in the kitchen. I decided I needed a place to put my shampoo and such in the shower, so... I found this neat little wire rack at Walmart, it was designed to use suction cups. I removed the suction cups and used short stainless steel screws with stainless washers to back them up. I used a small amount of butyl rubber caulk to guarantee the screws wouldn't leak into the wall. Now, I needed to do something about the closet........ I am not a "hang up clothes" kind of person. So I removed the closet rod and built in shelves, using 3/4" birch plywood and covering them with sheet vinyl for ease of cleaning. I trimmed out the edges with pvc corner bead. Now my clothes stay where I put them. Now for the extra things I want to carry..... I decided I needed an extra place to carry things like my EZ Up and extra chairs, cooler, etc. I built this carrier out of 2" x 2" 16ga tubing, and the deck is 1/8" x 1/2" expanded metal. I built in a carrier for my spare. It is bolted around the rear frame, so it's semi-permanent, but I could take it off if needed. The two uprights on the rear are for my dogs expens. Now, for those pesky leveling boards.... I got tired of the boards always being in the way, no matter where I put them. So I slung them under the new carrier. Their rack is built out of 1" x 1" 1/8" angle iron, suspended from the bottom of the carrier using 1 1/4" flat strap. I built in a drop pin and retaining clip, so they can't escape while going down the road. And finally..... I made the trailer "mine". The emblem on the door was done using my small plasma cutter. It is 1/8" flat plate steel, painted satin black. It's secured to the door using small stainless steel screws and Grip adhesive. I have more to do, but this is a start in the right direction. I am pretty sure there is no end to it :)336Views0likes0Comments
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