Pictures of some of my favorite mods

Dalehelman
Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    How did you attach the baskets to the door?
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Lesley_and_Ian
    Lesley_and_Ian Member Posts: 67
    Love the "tent" dome.  Where did you get it from?  
    Also a description of how you did some of the mods would be very helpful.

  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Baskets were attached with 3M red backed double stick tape and 2 screws at the top.Lesley_and_Ian said:
    Love the "tent" dome.  Where did you get it from?  
    Also a description of how you did some of the mods would be very helpful.

    Colman Point Loma dome from Amazon last price was $175
    for more information on other mods please  specify which ones.
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  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    Dale, these are great mods. Inspiration for winter projects.
    I might have to move our paper towel from 'over the sink' to 'under the sink'. Seems way more sensible there. (Then I'd need to fill the darn holes though)
    Thanks for posting.

    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588
    Is that a 12' or 15' dome?
    Did you have to do anything to raise the feet?
    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    edited June 2018
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  • Lesley_and_Ian
    Lesley_and_Ian Member Posts: 67
    Thanks for the info on the dome.  Looks great and a good price.
    Can you comment on the 2 cargo racks attached to the front?  That looks like a great idea.

  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    ATV cargo rack from Harbor Freight about $50. Cutting and welding was required. Then it was bolted to the tongue. Drilling also required.
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  • Lesley_and_Ian
    Lesley_and_Ian Member Posts: 67
    OK thanks, i am out cannot weld!!
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Lesley_and_Ian said:
    OK thanks, i am out cannot weld!!
    There are people that can weld it for you.
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  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    I like that tongue rack idea too..  Also can't weld...  Maybe another similar rack would only have to be bolted on...  Then of course there is the tongue weight issue.. Is that the Outback that has that look?  Well, all winter to dwell on it...
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





  • webcrawler
    webcrawler Member Posts: 133
    Nice!!!
    Kennesaw, Georgia

    2016 Silver/Black T@B M@x S with Scuba Black interior.  2015 Lincoln MKC AWD 2.0L Ecoboost tow vehicle. Tekonsha Prodigy wireless Brake Controller.
  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,858
    Pretty cool mods Dale, thanks for sharing!  You DA man!  
    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Michigan_Mike said:
    Pretty cool mods Dale, thanks for sharing!  You DA man!  
    Thanks Mike always looking for the next idea or challenge. This little trailer had been a wealth of fun.
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  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    Yup..  I'd take it on our next trip to the U.K. Or perhaps Paris France, but they haven't finished the bridge.... grin
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





  • phulishcat
    phulishcat Member Posts: 89
    Quick question, I see a lot of people storing the black/grey water hose in a tube in the back, how are you attaching that? And is there drilling required?
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    It is through bolted. Drilling is required
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Very nice
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    You  obviously built them yourself correct? Please explain how they are attached.
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    edited January 2017
    Nice job, and same question as Dale. Could you also give the dimensions please?
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    I removed the two vertical maple pieces from the rear of the existing shelves above the windows on each side. They were screwed into the wall with two pocket screws on each side. I drilled pockets in the new shelving face frame to match the existing screws and also screwed the frame into the existing above-window shelves. The bottom of the new cabinet is 3/4" maple plywood. I drilled for five pocket screws and then screwed that into the top of the face frame of the existing rear cabinet. The new face frame is attached to the new cabinet bottom by five screws. Those screws run directly through the face frame into the 3/4" maple plywood. Those holes were filled.  I then ran a bead of clear caulk between the top of the new face frame and the roof, attached the doors (the hinges are on the top so the doors swing up) and was finished.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    So, if I read your directions correctly, you used the caulk between the top of the new face and the ceiling as an adhesive as well as a sealer?
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    More as a sealer than an adhesive. It was really well fixed without the clear caulk.
  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    Another feature we added: a pull out drawer beneath the bed slats. We keep the slats in place and do not use the fold up table the trailer came with. We made a 23"W x 32"L drawer with 24" soft close slides to keep our food (in bins). It pulls out 24" which is the width of the aisle in front of the kitchen counter. The soft close holds the drawer in place while traveling.
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    @dlud How deep is the cabinet and how high are the openings? Do you plan to use this for additional clothing storage or did you have something else in mind?
    2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I love your idea to  utilize the space above the rear cabinets. A wood structure was a little more involved and trying to match the wood would be difficult. So in order to take advantage of the space I went with a removable light weight wire  shelf. I think I will also add a cargo net. Thanks for the  inspiration.
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Man, don't ya hit your head on those cabinets/shelves when kickin back on the bench seat? I sure would and I'm short.
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    PXLated said:
    Man, don't ya hit your head on those cabinets/shelves when kickin back on the bench seat? I sure would and I'm short. 
      

     Surprisingly no.
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