Pictures of some of my favorite mods

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  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    @Dalehelman
    what size shelving did you go with? Are you going to paint it silver to match the interior?
    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
    12"x72" cut 2" to fit. It came in gray so there was no need paint to go with our silver gray interior. I used Command strips for mounting for easy removal.
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Amazing - I'd have egg head welts everywhere :-(
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    So you're using the hardware that comes with the shelf unit and instead of screwing into the wall you use the command strips to adhere to the wall?
    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
    dsatwork said:
    So you're using the hardware that comes with the shelf unit and instead of screwing into the wall you use the command strips to adhere to the wall?
    Correct 
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  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    Before I completely and irrevocably installed the cabinets I tested the height to see if I would be constantly hitting my head (which I am inclined to do). Clearance was ok so I went ahead.
    Dsatatwork: the cabinet depth is 13." We plan to use them mainly for clothes.
  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    dsatwork: the openings are 6.5" high.
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    edited January 2017
    The wire shelf is an interesting idea, when I liberate my T@B from winter storage I'll look to see if it's doable. Might not work with DH who's 6'5". 

    I assume that you you fastened the ends to the wooden valances with something stronger than command strips?
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    everything was so much easier in the LG 5W with the 3/4" plywood walls...you guy have become ingenious with your Tab Mod Hacking Skills.
    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
    Photomom said:
    The wire shelf is an interesting idea, when I liberate my T@B from winter storage I'll look to see if it's doable. Might not work with DH who's 6'5". 

    I assume that you you fastened the ends to the wooden valances with something stronger than command strips?
    I'm trying a couple of things for the ends. If the Command products will not hold and I continue to like this mod I can go to a more permanent  solution.
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  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    One tip - don't leave any significant weight on the shelf when it is really hot. I have a wallpaper bubble caused by leaving something heavy on a command hook last summer.

    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Photomom said:
    One tip - don't leave any significant weight on the shelf when it is really hot. I have a wallpaper bubble caused by leaving something heavy on a command hook last summer.

    We had that happen on a previous RV. By using a hair blow dryer I was able to shrink it back into place leaving no damage.
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I decided to put some baskets on the wire shelf. That way I can store small items and they will not fall through. So far the total investment is about $20.
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Nice job, Dale! I have actually considered doing a similar mod with a HF ATV rack. These little things get repurposed all of the time! What size action packers are you putting there?

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • LauraRey
    LauraRey Member Posts: 338
    I really like this mod!  I'm definitely going to add it to my list.  Very creative!

    Red and White, 2017 Max S being towed by a 2014 Honda Ridgeline.  Hello Mountains!
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    jkjenn said:
    Nice job, Dale! I have actually considered doing a similar mod with a HF ATV rack. These little things get repurposed all of the time! What size action packers are you putting there?

    I found those bins at Walmart about $19. They are not quite as heavy as Rubbermaid Action Packers. They have held up well. What I like about them is the lids are attached and hinged.
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Dale, Very smart mod in a storage challenged S model.  Good use of space!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Ok Dalehelman, looks like I need to make another trip to check some of this stuff out personally! I like the shelf idea a lot. I would look at that area when inside & think "what a waste of space, what if' & now whoa la, two great ideas!
    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  


  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    edited January 2017
    Dalehelman said:
    12"x72" cut 2" to fit. It came in gray so there was no need paint to go with our silver gray interior. I used Command strips for mounting for easy removal.
    IIRC that is the shelving sold for garage/utility shelving. At home stores I've seen it in an area separate from the white closet stuff. The gray looks nice.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Photomom said:
    Dalehelman said:
    12"x72" cut 2" to fit. It came in gray so there was no need paint to go with our silver gray interior. I used Command strips for mounting for easy removal.
    IIRC that is the shelving sold for garage/utility shelving. At home stores I've seen it in an area separate from the white closet stuff. The gray looks nice.
    Home Depot has the white and gray together in the Closet Maid section
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Dalehelman, It's starting to look like Santa's T@B workshop at your place! If 'ya get bored,[and I get my T@B dug out of the snow] I can trade you a totally unmolested one for yours! =) Just kidding. Nice mods. Just a thought though [I have coffee, no lawn chair!] , could you fashion some type of hooks on either end from the remnants of cutting off the shelf to incorporate to the existing side shelves for support of the long back shelf rather than the use of command strips? 
    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  


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Eric.  Believe it or not the ends of the side shelves are not the same.

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  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    dlud said:
    I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.
    Mine too, no idea why.
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • cbarnhill
    cbarnhill Member Posts: 330
    Dale: I can't wait to see your mods at tabazona. 
    Cindy with my 2015 MaxS (Puppy) and my 2015 Subaru Outback (Boo)
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I hope to find some new ideas as well. 
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    I'll have to take a look at mine as soon as I can get through the snow to it. :s
    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  


  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    edited January 2017
    I thought the valences/shelves are different because the AC unit needed to take up more space on that side... 
    Photomom said:
    dlud said:
    I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.
    Mine too, no idea why.

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

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • DebM11
    DebM11 Member Posts: 26
    edited March 2017
    Both shelfs mods, very cool

    SOLD: My T@BLEAU
    2016 Max S Silver & Lt Blue T@B, 2007 Lexus 400h, Rockville & Port Republic, Maryland

    Now riding/driving a Thor Vegas, 24.1 around the country

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