Custom Cabinets for Solo Travelers

Tabaz · January 2018

Had these built by a local shop for $940. VERY happy with the result! They can be removed and will fit through the door. Did not get a chance to weigh them before the install.

Cheapie child safety latches for now. They work great keeping the drawers closed during travel, so will go with a more permanent type soon.

This unit contains a small microwave on a slide-out tray:

It also houses a BluRay player and receiver for the Dish satellite TV. Will get rid of the Lagun table mount.

The hole in the white shelf is for a pin to secure the microwave during travel. Also one on the other side.

Magnetic door latches keep the doors secure while traveling. I simply plug in the microwave to either the 110V shore power outlet or inverter outlet when boondocking. I also extended the in-line fuse for the carbon monoxide detector so it is accessible in the Alde cabinet.

Small table for eating while watching TV. The hole in the side is for a pin to secure the drawer during travel.

The shelf is adjustable. Using it for shoes right now.

ericnliz · January 2018

Nicely done! Great use of space.

Estancio · January 2018

SUPER!

mona · January 2018

Very nice! I like! The pull out table is genius.

Jeannie

Sharon_is_SAM · January 2018

Really gives you a lot of options for storage and surface area.

Smullis7 · January 2018

Brilliant! If I didn't have a spouse who occasionally traveled with me, I'd do the same thing!

HR_Taly · January 2018

Wow! What I wouldn't give for at least one of those! Never thought to ask a local shop to make them for me. Absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. *jealous!*

Tabaz · January 2018

I actually called the factory first. They are too busy to pull someone off the line for custom work these days. I had a very difficult time finding a carpenter to do this job. Even the one I used for this project refuses to do another one! He even subbed out the doors and drawer faces to an out-of-state company.

BigBlue · February 2018

So smart! Love the design.

Photomom · February 2018

Beautiful work!

Mouseketab · February 2018

Beautiful!!!! I want to do something similar, but really only need it for the door side. I have a Clam, so want to have one bench seat and then leave my bed up all the time.

ecyfoto · February 2018

So clever and practical. I'll be doing solo, too.

Tabaz · February 2018

Just got word that my cabinet maker would do more jobs. PM me for his contact info.

Fantabulous · February 2018

Great mod idea. How do they stay secure to the bench while traveling? Or is the weight sufficient to keep them from bouncing onto the floor?

Tabaz · February 2018

Their weight is insufficient to keep them in place (ask me how I know). The stock wood panels under the seat cushions were first screwed to the pedestal frames. The cabinets were then screwed into those panels at each corner. Have taken them on a few trips and all seems to be staying in place. The microwave is actually bolted to the pull-out shelf. Each door, drawer and shelf needs to be secured before travel (they will open, slide and fall out if not - ask me how I know).