BDL Tub Mod: Rear Screen

TNOutback
TNOutback Member Posts: 633
edited September 2019 in Modifications & Upgrades
Here’s my low-tech mod to place a backing screen on our 400’s aluminum tub.  I started with a 4’ piece of 16” wide wire shelving from Home Depot.  I cut down the length and then an opening for the back of the propane rack and one to pass the propane connection through.  No need to attach it in any way; it can’t move or fall out.  Materials:  $11.76, time:  about 20 minutes.


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  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,261
    Nice!!
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
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  • greggill
    greggill Member Posts: 45
    Sweet I love that!
  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    edited September 2019
    I did the same, but mounted it on the outside of the tub.  There is no need to cut for the propane tank if the screen is mounted on the outside.  I did copy the idea from TNOutback though.
  • JeffroNC
    JeffroNC Member Posts: 366
    Looks great. I have a 2019 that didn't come with the strut. Do you think you could look at the strut for a part number and measure it end to end? Maybe also the position of the brackets? It might be a common part that we can source.
    Thanks
    2019 T@B 400 BDL 2017 F150 3.5L Ecoboost
    Jeff & Amy
    Now in Manistee, MI

  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    edited September 2019
    @JeffroNC
    The strut is part #56004267 (about $15.00)
    You will also need the mounting brackets 
    Part #s 56004268 and part #56004269 (about $3.00 each)
    Prices depend on which dealer you order from.  some dealers will add a 50% to a 100% markup.  Shipping from nuCamp will run about $10 or so depending on your location.
    It is an easy install.  You just need to measure carefully to ensure you get it aligned properly.
  • davidden
    davidden Member Posts: 38
    Thanks for the idea! Made one out of 1/4” plexiglass. 
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    @davidden
    Make sure you leave some vent holes near the bottom in case you have a propane leak.
  • davidden
    davidden Member Posts: 38
    @falcon1970 There’s a cut out for the hose and the whole back behind the tank is open. It has to be given that the ring around the tank is welded to the metal opening in back. 
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    @davidden
    Sorry, I thought you had sealed the back of the box with the 1/4" plexiglass,  Since propane is heavier than air you could collect a lot of propane va
  • davidden
    davidden Member Posts: 38
    Yeah, it’s not sealed at all.
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  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,756
    It's not as robust, but I used this to keep things (chocks, etc) from falling out the back.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JD4QF6/
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  • davidden
    davidden Member Posts: 38
    @Marceline, I almost bought that, but I didn't have a good way to cut it. Looks nice. 
    • 2020 T@B 400 BD Lite, white with blue accent line
    • 2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited 4WD with air springs
    • Santa Cruz, Calfornia
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