Mods/Upgrades while waiting out social distancing . Please share yours.

ADRawli · June 2021

My mod. Posted about the project here.

Denny16 · June 2021

Alan, your TV monitor cabinet came out grand, nice job!
cheers

gande · June 2021

@AndreO…
Great work on your modifications!

I’ve been contemplating changing the cabinet to two drawers for quite a while, also. Can you share any information about the part numbers and pricing on the drawer pull material and the catches behind the drawers (if you used them)?

The first modification to flip down the panel in front of the open storage is a great idea. I've already ordered the slam latch.

In your item #9, "RV Level 4 Made by Joe", I cannot figure out where that picture was taken. Is it in a 400 like the other modifications?

Thanks for any information you can provide--again, great mods!!

gande

AndreO · June 2021

@gande Thanks Gande.
Posted a reply but not seeing it so I'll try it again.

Unfortunately I picked up the latches and handle while I was at the Nucamp plant for a tour so don't know the part numbers. I only needed one handle as I reused the existing door front. I also used soft-close sliders and they take a bit of effort to open so don't know if I need the latches on the back yet.

The real trick to getting the dropdown in is to find a hinge skinny enough. Got mine from Lee Valley Tools.
Also putting the screws in under the shelf without damaging it is a really awkward, tight task. Putting a thin hard plastic between shelf and screwdriver shank helps a bit.

The attached is a diff view of the location of the MadebyJoe sensor. It requires a USB power port so I put one in high on the panel side that way it is close to the door. I only plug it in when I arrive. Also top of the cabinet is a great out of the way place to charge my phone/tablet etc.

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Cheers.

gande · July 2021

@AndreO… I finished building my drawers today and installed them using the soft close guides.

I was wondering if you’ve had a chance to test out your theory about the soft close guides holding the drawers closed without the need for the latch in the back of the drawer box.

Thanks,

Gary
@gande

AndreO · July 2021

@gande Hi Gary, yes was out last week. You will need a latch of some sort. Once I added weight the drawers opened.

Andre

gande · July 2021

@AndreO...I thought that might be the case. I was able to source latches that look identical to the ones NuCamp uses here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R6SB59Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My problem now is that I built the drawer boxes as large as I could and now have to find space behind them for the latches. They're just a little too "thick" to fit on the side of the drawer (in the 1/2" space needed for the drawer guides).

Gary

AndreO · July 2021

@gande... LOL same issue as Me! Well at least for the bottom drawer. I was able to cut the register cover in the back of the top drawer to allow me to attach the hitch to the bottom. No such luck for the bottom drawer though. No matter, the latches would interfere with the soft close functionality.

Currently looking for an inset latch possibly like the ones used on the round cabinet. The issue is I would have to add them to the left side of the cabinet where there is a side pannel. Looking at my options now. Thinking even a thumb latch could work as they just require a drill hole. Just not sure if it sticking out would be a safety issue.

Really not finding just the right hardware.

I'll let you know what I have come up with... if you don't solve it first that is.

Andre

gulfarea · July 2021

Could you put 2 magnets in the back to hold it closed. Art

Mouseketab · July 2021

Added some new bling. 2007 T@B Clamshell

Took the old big T@B sticker off the clam hatch. She was peeling and had scratches.
Spent about a week deoxidizing and polishing the hatch.
Got the new style sticker from Elsie while at uCamp.
Also added a full color Musket Mickey that I've had for a long time, but wasn't sure where to put it.

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gande · July 2021

@AndreO…I was able to mount the catch for the middle drawer at the back of the original shelf which has been left in place.

Today I’m going to see if I can mount the catch for the bottom drawer on the underside of that same shelf.

Gary

gande · July 2021

@gulfarea…if my above posting doesn’t work, I’ll give your magnet idea a try.

Gary

AndreO · July 2021

@gande, Ah... I took out the shelf to gain the 1/2 height. But I am looking at putting in a "desk gang lock". As soon as I can source the materials. It would lock all three drawers at the same time. I'm avoiding catches or magnets as my wife complained they make the drawer harder to pull out.

Andre

AndreO · July 2021

@gande, It just occurred to me. If you left the shelf in and depending on how wide you made the back half of you bottom drawer, you might be able to put a vertical support in and attach the catch to the side of the drawer next to the wheel.

Unfortunately I made mine too tight a fit for that.
Andre

gande · July 2021

@AndreO…I hope I resized these pictures correctly.

I was able to mount the catch for the middle drawer on the top of the original shelf.

I was able attach the catch for the bottom drawer on the underside of the shelf.

We just pulled into our campsite after about a 3 hour drive and everything stayed closed and latched.

Gary

AndreO · July 2021

@gande Happy to see you got it figured out! I'll post mine when I get it in. Enjoy your trip. 😁

rcarlson1957 · July 2021

Love the mod with the ICECO 20. We have one we plug in the console in the TV and then we take it out and set it on the tub and run 12 plug in window and plug it in 12v below radio. So nice keeping things cold and not worrying about it. I'm thinking of getting a 2nd one and doing your mod. Question for you. Do you run it on battery going down the road? How long does it last? I don't have solar. My Ridgeline doesn't keep T@B battery charged enough thru 7 pin on the stock 3-way fridge. I'm wondering if I can run the ICECO off the T@B battery till I get to the site. I don't think I've used my propane tank for anything other than a once in a blue moon cooking inside. I'm normally on shore power and I bring a 5lb propane tank with me for my 2 burner grill.

Sharon_is_SAM · July 2021

@rcarlson1957 - in order for the member with the ICECO to receive a notification of your post, precede their name with @ - just like I did to notify you. Otherwise, they may not read your post.

atlasb · July 2021

The 3 newest mods to our 2018 400. One helps a damaged human back and the other helps control the 100 deg + Oklahoma heat! Both worked great so far.

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atlasb · July 2021

Blueespy · August 2021

dutsmiller said:

Installed some lockable storage.

Might I ask where you found the storage box?

Blueespy · August 2021

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Had a antique maritime map wrap put on the table. This table is the new lighter weight one but it was prone to markings, so we had the wrap installed.

Blueespy · August 2021

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Aluminum shelf my brother-in-law made for us. I attached it under the table, opening towards the driver's side. Attached with small wood screws and liquid nails. Perfect for holding a 15" Mac Laptop and Ipad Pro. I'm 6'2" and my knees don't hit it.

TheBellHop · August 2021

We don’t camp where there’s electrical hookups and live in the mostly cool PNW (except this crazy summer) so we never use the AC. It took up a ton of space.

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So I removed it (stored it), put in a plywood bottom and sides (covered the AC vent in the inside with plastic insulating board) that sits in the AC drain pan and secured to the cabinetry with L-brackets.

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Ordered a drawer from The Cabinet Door Store with undermount, soft-closing slides. Had to build some supports for the slides.

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I ordered the drawer front unfinished and used Amber Shellac to match the other cabinetry. Now we have storage for our clothes and griddle!

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AirBoss · August 2021

An effort to keep the bath cooler in warm weather and provide addition ventilation. Hope is the when running the A/C I can leave the bath fan on low setting and it will draw cooler air from cabin into the bath. Used silicone on bath side to seal.

TABNewbies · September 2021

First mods inspired by this forum to make things easier.
The Jensen cube switch, with also a cigarette lighter socket added for a cheap and cheerful battery voltage.

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The cutlery drawer slider to ease access underneath.

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Voila ...

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Blueespy · September 2021

During a July 2021 visit to the nuCamp factory to have our floor replaced, we had the larger storage tub and platform installed. I thought it would be easy to find to smaller aluminum boxes for each side but how wrong could I be. So, first time welding aluminum, my brother-in-law and I made two and it only cost me $120 and two days. While not perfect, we made them and we think they look great.

CanadianTabber · September 2021

Built a cheapie canopy/tarp!

https://youtu.be/dExpq7KqD6o

DenverJaguar · September 2021

Blueespy said:

During a July 2021 visit to the nuCamp factory to have our floor replaced, we had the larger storage tub and platform installed. I thought it would be easy to find to smaller aluminum boxes for each side but how wrong could I be. So, first time welding aluminum, my brother-in-law and I made two and it only cost me $120 and two days. While not perfect, we made them and we think they look great.

What are the dimensions of those extra boxes? They look great and for perfectly. Exactly what I want!

Blueespy · September 2021

I believe they are 18" H, by 15" width (as you look from L to R) and 12" depth (F to

. To give you perspective, in the driver's side box I have the bridge that goes with our stinky hose, box of rubber gloves, a 20' black hose and a 6' black hose. The passenger side holds the hitch lock shown in the picture, a wheel hub lock, four rubber pads (as backup for the red plastic pads we use under the stabilizers) a small shovel and axe. I was surprised there is plenty of room left for whatever else we needed. Our plan for the main tub is to put a second propane bottle (for our soon to be acquired Honda generator) and our small Coleman Gas Grill. I have a spare tire mount that I will mount to the front of the larger tub to hold our spare (we upgraded to one with matching rim and size to what is on the trailer). We haven't increased the tongue weight too much - everything I mentioned was already being carried somewhere on the tongue. The big addition will be the extra propane bottle (20lbs).

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