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Temporadas

Hello everyone. We just picked up on our 2018 T@b Outback – used. Apparently, the original owners used it on one very short trip and decided it was way too small, so they switched to the 400. I think we were lucky, being in the right place at the right time (all new spring inventory coming in and not much space at the dealership) so we got it a very nice price.

We’ve been backpack camping for most of our lives, but are starting a new adventure in life and this fits in nicely. We plan on using it to explore parts of the west that we may want to eventually settle in.

I had one quick question about a possible modification – my husband is over 6 feet and quite good at woodworking, etc. I was wondering if anyone has modified the door at the bottom of the passenger side bench (near the fire extinguisher) to swing upward, extending into a platform? I thought he may be able to resize the door, and using hinges like these (https://www.walmart.com/ip/2-pack-100N-Hydraulic-Gas-Strut-Lift-Support-Cabinet-Hinge-Kitchen-Cupboard-Door-Gas-Spring-Shocks/739533359) to make it level with the end of the bench when open.

I also want to thank everyone for this forum. It’s actually what sold us on a T@b vs. other makes. Hope to see people on the road!

pthomas745

Welcome, and start your reading here on the bed extension mod. Or, make up your own and share! Only about a zillion other  threads to go!

https://www.google.com/search?ei=DNrlWoPrEMfgjwSpp66wDQ&q=bed+extension+site:http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/&oq=bed+extension+site:http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2894.11862.0.12854.28.21.0.0.0.0.510.3212.4j10j0j2j1j1.18.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..15.0.0....0.0EmcUS3TPz4

ScottG

I don't recall that particular solution, but it sounds elegant and efficient if you can make it work!

Homebodyatheart

@Temporadas congratulations and welcome to the Tab family! My only caution would be to maintain the integrity of the seat structure for sitting on, etc. Sounds like a fun mod to me, and we always appreciate pics of anything Tab!

Sharon_is_SAM

Even if you used other supports to hold the door up, you could then put a cushion for the feet and sleep rear to front.  This is currently being discussed in another thread - Search “Clamshell bed extension”