Pictures of some of my favorite mods

driftless

Our latest mod in our 2014 T@b Q.  We wanted a dedicated bed and seating area.  We replaced the foam cushions with the high density foam as others have done and purchased the 2" organic cotton matress topper as well.  Added a bed slat and use one back cushion for the 70" by 56" bed.  That left us with two 17" seats  for the dining area.  We purchased a folding 18" by 26" camp table that we use outside most days but can bring it indoors if we have cold or rainy weather. We leave all extra cushions at home.  It worked well for us during our test run at Ucamp17.

Sharon_is_SAM

Very smart.  You have the best of both worlds!

Verna

Great!  I hope the table didn't smell too much like onions after the you guys helping me out when I ran out of time!  Thanks again!

driftless

Glad we could help out @Verna.  It was nice meeting you.  Always great putting a face with a name!

Roamey

T@B 320 RS

pittchristine

@Verna I tried to keep the onions on your cutting board!

Sharon_is_SAM

Is that European?

foxden

Wow @Roamey !  Don't know what that is but it is beautiful.  I love my Max S but really love the look of this one.

dsatwork

@Roamey You can't just throw a pic out there like that and not tell us what it is? Is this your custom interior? If so, it's absolutely gorgeous and really well thought out. I'm just awed by what custom wood workers can do when it comes to these types of renovations.

jgram2

Googled it-looks like it's made in Germany.

dsatwork

http://www.adventurelv.com/320-rs

Verna

The 320 RS in Europe doesn't have a bathroom option, although you can get a porta porti (per glancing through the link provided by @dsatwork). I'm trying to figure if we have more storage by having the the cabinets across the rear as opposed to cabinets along the sides like the European version. 

Roamey

You all figured it out. I wonder if some of that design will work it's way over here. Reflects some of the design style of the 400. It is also a little taller; 96.5" vs 89" outside and 71.7" vs 69" inside. Lists Truma heating and air conditioning. 

dsatwork

Roamey said:

You all figured it out. I wonder if some of that design will work it's way over here. Reflects some of the design style of the 400. It is also a little taller; 96.5" vs 89" outside and 71.7" vs 69" inside. Lists Truma heating and air conditioning. 

very cool but it needs a shower...I ain't no eruo free smelling kinda guy.

Roamey

BrianZ

@Dalehelman, thanks for sharing this great idea for mounting a wire shelf above the rear cabinets.  I am trying to replicate your mod & found a similar looking wire shelf at Home Depot.  Had to trim about an inch off the end of the 6'x12" shelf, and it seems to fit the space if I attach it directly to the wood shelf end support at the front.
How did you attach the front passenger side of the wire shelf?  In our 2018 T@B S, the wood shelf support does not hang as low as the driver side, plus it is an inch closer to the rear cabinets.  Also, how did you attach the shelf rear support brackets to the ceiling?  Do the side walls have any structural plywood backing in which to secure screws?  What about the ceiling?  Or are we just screwing into a thin laminate skin?  Answers may effect how many screws I use & where to place them.
How is yours holding up?  I'm assuming one should not use the shelf for anything heavy, but for things like Kleenex boxes, towels, lightweight clothing, etc.
Thanks again.

PS:  Did you find a cargo net to fit & if so, where?

Dalehelman

@BrianZ
Hereare some pictures. First one 4 to 6 across the back. Third is driver side. Fourth is passenger side. Weight is not an issue.
The end are just screwed into the wall. Since the force is down the shear force can handle quite a bit of weight. Over two years and 10,000 miles still holding strong

BrianZ

Thank you @Dalehelman !  A picture is worth a thousand words, as they say. 
Now I can see you did not fasten the front of the shelf to the side wooden shelf mounting, as I was thinking of doing.  If I did, it would be about 2-3" higher, with more headroom, however it wouldn't be as secure at the rear if hung from the ceiling.
Did you use any plastic anchors in the side wall screws or just the screws?  What length screws?  Would be nice to know what the depth of the space is inside the ceiling and wall.  I'm thinking a 3/4" screw should be ok, but not sure about a 1" screw.
I'm not tall, so headspace may not be an issue.
Thanks again.
PS:  With your current attachment to the rear cabinet frame, isn't the shelf so low that it interferes with normal operation of the swiveling corner lights?  Assume you can no longer aim them upwards?

Dalehelman

@BrianZ
The screws need to  penetrate the walls know more than 1/2”. I did apply some 3M double stick tape between the clips and the wall.

BrianZ

Thanks, @Dalehelman.
Does anyone know how far away [on the wall] from the corner of the wall and the back slope of the ceiling of the T@B 320S one would need to drill a hole to avoid hitting the frame?  It appears to be somewhere between 3/4 and 1-1/2 inch, because at 3/4" from the corner I hit metal.  Is the frame aluminum & what are its dimensions?  Wondering if I could just put a screw into the metal frame.  Trying to secure the back right side of my wire shelf to the wall.

Dalehelman

If you can screw into the aluminum frame that’s a plus. Just don’t go deeper than 1/2”.
The walls are about 1 1/4” to 1 1/2” thick. I call it 1” to be safe.

CherylinDallas

Dalehelman,

Thanks for posting that first photo of the paper towel holder.  I just returned from the shakedown cruise and foremost on my mind was "where can I put the paper towels so the roll is not always in the way?"  I am getting up a big order for Amazon, and the paper towel holder is on it.  Hubby will soon be installing it a la Daleheman.  Next I will search for a space for the garbage bag/can.

I appreciate the idea.

Dalehelman

@CherylinDallas
Please don’t laugh. We have been looking for over 3 years for the right place for a small trash receptacle. This is what has worked best for us. It’s up out of the way easy to get to and not under foot.

ericnliz

Too late, I already laughed!

Homebodyatheart

@CherylinDallas I used heavy duty velcro to hold my paper towel holder. No problems in over a year now!

JanandDave

We like the over-the-door option, too. Out of the way and yet very accessible from inside and out..

Just make sure to use a rubber band around the roll while traveling, otherwise....

dsatwork

Homebodyatheart said:

@CherylinDallas I used heavy duty velcro to hold my paper towel holder. No problems in over a year now!

what's the round wood thing?

Sharon_is_SAM

That’s the view from the door!

dsatwork

@SAM
I thought it was two separate pictures. I just couldn't see the entire picture until I clicked on it. What is the deal with the wood door, now that I know what it is? 

jgram2

@Homebodyatheart I thought you’d rusticated your T@B too until I figured out that trailer door was open, so we could see the wooden wall of your T@B’s home. I think.