Our Mods/Organization

Sandiegogal
Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
edited February 2017 in Modifications & Upgrades
First of all a huge shout out to all of your post, pictures, suggestions and ideas on how to take a T@B S  and modify it to fit your needs!  We learned a lot from you all and so you'll see a lot of the same 'ol here but all these will make the use of our T@B much more functional.  

One of the main concerns I had was...where will we fit our clothing! We really wanted to keep all our main clothing in the T@B and searched until we found these great fabric baskets at The Container Store!  They do the job nicely!  Because they're woven, they can stretch and scrunch to fit onto our back shelves and into the back 3 cabinets plus they hold a lot! We've yet to figure out what will go into the small cabinets under the shelf in the back :)



 
 TY @happycamperwives for showing the placement of your dishes as that started the ball rolling for our kitchen organization.  You'll see we've put our dishes (Target), coffee cups & wine glass in the top 2 cabinets & b/c we didn't get the TV system, we're using the smaller cabinet to hold our spices.



The lower top cabinet holds 2 plastic drawers and IKEA silver containers for silver, utensils and napkins...yes, we use cloth napkins :)   My handy hubby @dsatwork  installed a wire shelf in the lower cabinet to hold our collapsible dish tub & drying mats above our cooking pots and coffee pot so all fits nicely in there now.  



We saw @RollingBnB 's facet at T@Bazona and loved how that worked;that was installed yesterday :)



 Many of you have done the wire shelving mod under the seat to hold up your bedding.  @dsatwork found that we only needed it on the left (passenger) side of the rig as the extra blankets (in protective cases--I can't remember who told us about that!) held the bedding on the right side.



  We did not have the A/C installed so again, handy hubby installed yet another shelf in there...yay! more storage! 



The placement of our towels inside the shower/toilet will not only give them a place to live they also act as a privacy barrier while in the privy :)



Last, but not least, is my hubby's "garage".  All his set up, must have and might need tools fit nicely in there.   We had the factory install the external door so he can access his garage easily.  


TY to @Dalehelman for the sideways sleeping mod idea; we've incorporated that too.  I'm sure I've missed someone, I'm sorry but i'm old and cannot remember everyone! :blush:

 We're super happy with how everything turned out and are anxiously awaiting our first trip scheduled for the end of March.  


Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
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  • RollingBnB
    RollingBnB Member Posts: 322
    Looks good
    2020 Tiffin Open Road
    2020 Nissan Versa Toad 
    Alan & Patty
    Southern Az
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Thanks for all the pictures. It's all about what works for you.
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • dmerzbac
    dmerzbac Member Posts: 289
    You two have done a really great job on your mods. Okay.....I need to head to the store for more 'stuff'. Lots of great ideas!

    2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey'  2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
    Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al






  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Very nice job! The reason for protection under the driver side rear compartment is that the Alde reseviour tank is located near there. If it leaks, everything in that compartment gets soiled. Ask me how I know.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    OutbackAZ said:
    Very nice job! The reason for protection under the driver side rear compartment is that the Alde reseviour tank is located near there. If it leaks, everything in that compartment gets soiled. Ask me how I know.

    So it was you I read that about ;) That's why we put the blankets in the storage bags to protect them :)



    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    dmerzbac said:
    You two have done a really great job on your mods. Okay.....I need to head to the store for more 'stuff'. Lots of great ideas!
    Tee hee :)



    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Wow! I love your mods and appreciate the pics. I've got those same bowls and matching plates in red and love them! Now I just need about one foot more snow to melt so we can get cement poured and bring her home so I can start playing! Thanks, and keep your pics coming!
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    Wow! I love your mods and appreciate the pics. I've got those same bowls and matching plates in red and love them! Now I just need about one foot more snow to melt so we can get cement poured and bring her home so I can start playing! Thanks, and keep your pics coming!
    Do you have the white with red polka-dotted plates?  They're so cute!


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • dmerzbac
    dmerzbac Member Posts: 289
    dmerzbac said:
    You two have done a really great job on your mods. Okay.....I need to head to the store for more 'stuff'. Lots of great ideas!
    Tee hee :)


    What is the make and model of that faucet? I really don't like the one that came with the camper.

    2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey'  2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
    Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al






  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    edited February 2017
    dmerzbac said:
    dmerzbac said:
    You two have done a really great job on your mods. Okay.....I need to head to the store for more 'stuff'. Lots of great ideas!
    Tee hee :)


    What is the make and model of that faucet? I really don't like the one that came with the camper.
    David got the Scandvik 70002 Chrome Plated Brass faucet @ boatstoreusa.com.  The only problem was that the tubing was too short so he had to buy a couple of adapters and more tubing. here's the link: http://www.boatstoreusa.com/plumbing-accessories/galley-pump/faucet-combo-systems/scandvik-70002-swivel-j-spout-galley-mixer/?utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_source=bc&gclid=CjwKEAiAxKrFBRDm25f60OegtwwSJABgEC-ZV-ciZlhs05iudnAkpay-AH6w8eV-hNVhvSZvSswQoRoC3Gvw_wcB 


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • RollingBnB
    RollingBnB Member Posts: 322

    David got the Scandvik 70002 Chrome Plated Brass faucet @ boatstoreusa.com.  The only problem was that the tubing was too short so he had to buy a couple of adapters and more tubing. here's the link: http://www.boatstoreusa.com/plumbing-accessories/galley-pump/faucet-combo-systems/scandvik-70002-swivel-j-spout-galley-mixer/?utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_source=bc&gclid=CjwKEAiAxKrFBRDm25f60OegtwwSJABgEC-ZV-ciZlhs05iudnAkpay-AH6w8eV-hNVhvSZvSswQoRoC3Gvw_wcB 

    We got ours thru Walmart, so we could return at the store if there was any problem I only needed two 1/2 " pipe nipples to attach the new faucet, no pipe. I wonder if it comes with different terminations.

    2020 Tiffin Open Road
    2020 Nissan Versa Toad 
    Alan & Patty
    Southern Az
  • cbarnhill
    cbarnhill Member Posts: 330
    Love your mods. So clever. 
    Cindy with my 2015 MaxS (Puppy) and my 2015 Subaru Outback (Boo)
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Sandiegogal, Nice job on the mods! Great use of space too! Go have fun time now. ;)
    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  


  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Sandiegogal I bought the solid red ones. The polka dots are a bit too busy for me, but they are cute! I also picked up the cutest little cake stand to match!
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Homebodyatheart, So....at Lincoln Rock you're bringin' desert, right? ;)
    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  


  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Ericnliz, I guess since you've talked me into it I have to now, don't I? That would make one for each night. Any requests? :-)
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • iz6
    iz6 Member Posts: 15
    @Sandiegogal, do you have a link for the fabric baskets? I searched and browsed the Container Store website and could not find them.. Thanks!
  • Seaduster
    Seaduster Member Posts: 147
    What does anyone store in the space beneath the lidded shelf behind the couch?
    2017 white/black trim T@B Outback; 2017 white Subaru Outback; Seattle
  • dmerzbac
    dmerzbac Member Posts: 289
    Nothing right now. I'm open to ideas also.

    2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey'  2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
    Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al






  • drpprmt
    drpprmt Member Posts: 117
    Wonderful pix!  My wife saw these and was very impressed.  Now it's gonna cost me $$$$$.  Anyway, well worth it.  You did a nice job.
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    edited February 2017
    @Sandiegogal, thanks for the ideas!
    Now I think we might have to rejoice, er, remove the AC unit for (more useful) storage...
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    edited February 2017

    Yes, if you google the model number many many online sources show up...I went with BoatStoreusa.com because they had the best price / shipping option available.
    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.
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    iz6 said:
    @Sandiegogal, do you have a link for the fabric baskets? I searched and browsed the Container Store website and could not find them.. Thanks!
    https://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/decorative/hughes-crochet-storage-bins/12d?productId=11002778
    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.
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    edited February 2017
    dsatwork said:
    iz6 said:
    @Sandiegogal, do you have a link for the fabric baskets? I searched and browsed the Container Store website and could not find them.. Thanks!
    https://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/decorative/hughes-crochet-storage-bins/12d?productId=11002778

    @iz6  dsatwork is my hubby



    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    edited February 2017
    Sandiegogal I bought the solid red ones. The polka dots are a bit too busy for me, but they are cute! I also picked up the cutest little cake stand to match!
    must have been someone else I saw with the polka-dots...cute, but like you a bit busy for me :)  Show me a pic of your cake stand!


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    ChanW said:
    @Sandiegogal, thanks for the ideas!
    Now I think we might have to rejoice the AC unit for (more useful) storage...
    @ChanW ...in 3 + years of camping in our Tear Drop we've only had a cause once or twice for an A/C so we elected to add more storage. :)


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    OreoTAB said:
    What does anyone store in the space beneath the lidded shelf behind the couch?
    @OreoTAB and @dmerzbac...we were thinking of stowing our bike gear (riding pants, shoes, etc) back there but we're not sure just yet.  If you have ideas let us know :)


    Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S 
    Married to Dave-aka, ds@work
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Member Posts: 744
    OreoTAB said:
    What does anyone store in the space beneath the lidded shelf behind the couch?
    @OreoTAB and @dmerzbac...we were thinking of stowing our bike gear (riding pants, shoes, etc) back there but we're not sure just yet.  If you have ideas let us know :)
    @Sandiegogal and I don't always agree..however, we both agreed that DVD's for entertainment should work, but since we only take a few with us there's lots of extra space. I keep saying that we shouldn't put anything that needs to be accessed often.
    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.
  • dmerzbac
    dmerzbac Member Posts: 289
    I'm going to need to give this some thought. That space should be very useful. I'm wondering if it gets very warm in there with the heating vent right behind. Could be a good location for extra clothing storage. (or a another spare garage)  :-)

    2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey'  2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
    Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al






  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    Sandiegogal...
    The tumblers are plastic, too. 
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red