A few interior mods

Photomom
Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
in Modifications & Upgrades
I have a long list of nearly 20 things I want to do to our T@B and started with a few interior, high value things.

The first was the cabinet spring mod, although it pained me greatly to drill into the beautiful cabinets.


Next I added command hooks for keys above the door, and also came up with a way to mount my Acurite fridge temperature monitor. There is a command product for everything; the picture hanging strips seem ideal for this.


I had noticed that the shower floor seems a little slippery, so I added these safety treads from Bed Bath and Beyond. 


I am still thinking about what to do about the back shelf that new T@Bs are coming with. It is quite heavy but there is usable storage beneath it when the back of the sofa is down. My simple solution was to use a paint stirrer stick, shortened by about an inch. but it would be easy to knock out of place and then the shelf would bang your fingers. I am wondering if the spring mod would work, but I hesitate to drill into the shelf (3/4" plywood) itself unless I'm sure it will work.

John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    Is there anything below the shelf?

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I think the rear shelf will be too heavy for the springs. This would be a good place for either the struts that were shown here in the past couple of weeks (good for those who had to remove them from the upper cabinets), or even better would be two of those toy chest hinges that are used so children won't have the lids fall on them. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    edited May 2016
    It is a nice space, about 54 inches wide, 6.5 inches front to back, and 6 inches deep. There are two wood braces at about 18 inches and 36 inches, so you can't put anything long there but otherwise it is an open space. I would love to know what the designers thought people would use the space for since it is only accessible with the sofa back down. Maybe pajamas?
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    I would use it for batteries or extra cables.

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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    I was thinking it would be nice for hiding expensive lenses and electronics, but it gets quite warm with the Alde on since the heat comes up behind the space. Probably too warm for battery storage with the heat on.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    Photomom said:
    I was thinking it would be nice for hiding expensive lenses and electronics, but it gets quite warm with the Alde on since the heat comes up behind the space. Probably too warm for battery storage with the heat on.
    The T@b towel warmer. :giggle:

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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    Oooh!
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,260
    Yeah, I would think it would be for "just in case" stuff. An extra set of sheets, an extra blanket. Stuff you wouldn't get out every trip, but want to bring just in case. Maybe emergency toolkit (ratchets, sockets, pliers, etc.)
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I was looking at my rear space yesterday trying to figure out how to make space there. Yee ole woodworker.....thinking......thinking....have to preserve my scrollwork....thinkng.....
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    Bed slats?

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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    jkjenn said:
    Bed slats?
    Not long enough. I cut the board into four pieces in order to be able to scroll easier with the 20" throat of the scrollsaw; needed the ability to have a shorter turning radius.

    I could attach cleats on the underside of the board or just make separate lift tops for separate sections. I like the idea of a T@B towel warmer!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    No, because of the braces that run from front to back, nothing long will fit. I assume those are functional and shouldn't be removed. Plus it would be a shame to put the rough slats into a nicely finished space. @Verna let me know if you want any detaied measurements or pics. 
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I put rails on mine and used it for canned and boxed goods. Found I didn't need to carry that much stuff so is empty at the moment.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Photomom said:
    No, because of the braces that run from front to back, nothing long will fit. I assume those are functional and shouldn't be removed. Plus it would be a shame to put the rough slats into a nicely finished space. @Verna let me know if you want any detaied measurements or pics. 
    Thanks, Photomom. I would have to build the bottom and sides and dividers. Sort of "play it by ear". I would allow for a slot at the rear for the heat and my scrollwork would allow excess heat to vent from the storage. I like the idea of small stuff storage--I always have little things that need a dedicated place. Cords, pens, pencils, small pads of paper, etc. I need to see if a mirror on the rear wall will allow me to see the glycol level in my reservoir, too. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited May 2016
    Remember, anything back there needs to be secured as it's the bounciest place on the inside. My canned goods (generally) stayed in place but the lighter stuff wouldn't without netting or something.
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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    So, no beer, then.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited May 2016
    I wouldn't want to be close when you opened them der beers after being shakin up.
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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    Husband suggested using that space as the T@b slow cooker if the alde is on. So many possibilities! Each compartment for a different dish.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    PXLated said:
    Remember, anything back there needs to be secured as it's the bounciest place on the inside. My canned goods (generally) stayed in place but the lighter stuff wouldn't without netting or something.
    Rare earth magnets--a wonderful thing to have on hand
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I suppose they'd hold the canned goods in place. :-)
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    PXLated said:
    I suppose they'd hold the canned goods in place. :-)
    Oh yes, but not for aluminum cans ;)
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Member Posts: 553
    Nice!  Very clean looking and efficient.  :):)
    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
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  • NomadPilgrim
    NomadPilgrim Member Posts: 111
    @Slange nice! What is the monitor next to the shower door?
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  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    This is my version of the area behind the back seat.  I covered it with thin plywood, two pieces, with access holes for easy lifting.  As you can see, the back cushion folds flat...


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  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    I got these at the dollar store.  They clip on the frame above the window and you can then hang your lantern on them.  Works well.   Still have to figure out a interior screen add on to help keep the bugs at bay that are attracted to the lights...
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    TerryV6 said:
    I got these at the dollar store.  They clip on the frame above the window and you can then hang your lantern on them.  Works well.   Still have to figure out a interior screen add on to help keep the bugs at bay that are attracted to the lights...
    Cool. Where would I find something like that - have only been in dollar stores a couple times and found them very confusing.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Member Posts: 890
    Most dollar stores have a section of laundry items, mops, racks, etc. at the end of the aisle that has laundry detergent.  If you can navigate the clutter, they often have cheap, useful items.  I have also found similar items in the hardware section at Wal-Mart, even some metal ones if that is to your liking.

    The multiple-hooked hanger on the left in this photo is a modified tie rack I found at a dollar store, and the magazine/book rack on the right is a modified basket I found at Wal-Mart.


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  • Slange
    Slange Member Posts: 11
    NomadPilgrim The monitor is a temperature/humidity gage from RadioShack.  I bought the T@B tank monitor system but have yet to install.
    Steve
    West Chester, Ohio; 2015 Sofitel CS; 2015 Ford Escape
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  • leroybort
    leroybort Member Posts: 61
    Hey!  We're in West Chester too!  Thought I'd reach ot and say Hey!  lol
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