Modifications- Lagun table, shelving and more

luv2travel
luv2travel Member Posts: 50
edited June 2016 in Modifications & Upgrades
I have been making some changes to my 2012 “L” T@B that I have had for 2 years. I will be attending my first Tearstock next month, and I felt I had better alter my T@B before arriving:) There are so many great ideas on this forum and I helped myself to some of them. Thanks to everyone! I will try to attach some correctly sized photos. This written part is cut and paste, so I apologize if the format is not lined up well.

 1. I added the springs on my 3 front cabinets- love them!

 2. I moved my television higher up the wall behind the stove. It is near the ceiling now, so I have more counter/wall space for taller storage below (maybe future shelving?). I am also attaching magnetic bar on wall near stove.

3. I found far too many “over the cabinet door” items-plastic garbage bag holder, towel bar, hook, baskets-yikes!  

4. I added an extra support rail above driver’s side window for taller items. I plan to do something similar on the other side. I also mounted a couple of towel bars.

 5. My paper towel roll is above door.

 6. I added slide out drawer in cabinet below stove (above A/C). Handy!

 7. New cushions (thanks Elsie, for your help!). I had split cushions made so I can easily access just the half of the bench I need. I had a special cushion made (approx. 29x30?) for my version of the U seating. I will be sleeping wheel to wheel, so I can remove the 2 rear back cushions at night for extra stretch. I can store the slats in the forward driver’s side bench if I want the entire floor area open.

 8. Lagun table- mounted on driver’s side. I cut matching maple spacer behind bracket to clear the bed rail. I had to order longer stainless bolts from Fastenal to clear the 2x4 behind the bench. I first had to shore up one edge of 2x4 – not pretty, but it worked. I can spin the offset-mounted top 360 degrees to a variety of options. I just used ¾ inch plywood, 30x24, to be used (if needed) as a big bed slat with one or two of the 6 bed slats I already made.

 9. IKEA side table- I drilled through bench covers and middle 2x4 support below (half circle in each cover). I drilled a partial hole in scrap block and fastened to vertical stud at floor. I kept the flat 3 arm table base tucked away to possibly use with table leg and top outside (easily lifts out, but sturdy in place). The table is a rounded triangle and spins 360 degrees plus adjusts in height.

 10. I added shelving and a curtain rod to back cabinets, plus a supportive divider that only goes down halfway- I can slide the remaining T@B cover to the right, if needed, but it lifts as well. I may add a piano hinge. I also have warm light puck lights inside cabinet shelves.

 11. I bought 2 little speakers to attach in the rear upper corners (not sure best way yet- the mounting bracket will be useless). The originals are too muffled with the cushion in place. I am just switching speaker wire – is it possible to split sound easily to all four?

 Out of sight below rear cabinets is roomy. I have the T@B tent/poles, XL Visor/poles, water hoses, lawn chairs, grilling tools, backpack, hiking poles, Cleanwaste Go Anywhere portable toilet, sleeping bag and homemade silver bubble insulation cut to fit windows and ceiling fan.

 Future plans when I learn how- battery shut-off switch, 3-way fridge fan addition for hot counter problem, maybe peel and stick "wood" flooring, and perhaps move spare tire up front.

 I have the Trailer Valet (love it) and I may want to swap out the jack.

 Many more ideas, but here is my T@B progress for now.
2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring

Comments

  • luv2travel
    luv2travel Member Posts: 50
    Sorry about the terrible looking giant paragraph- It looked so nice and organized  before I posted it.  This is my first "non-introduction" post:)
    2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring
  • luv2travel
    luv2travel Member Posts: 50
    I also meant to file this under Modifications and Upgrades- sorry, moderator team!
    2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I also meant to file this under Modifications and Upgrades- sorry, moderator team!
    Done
    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”
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Sorry about the terrible looking giant paragraph- It looked so nice and organized  before I posted it.  This is my first "non-introduction" post:)
    @luv2travel is this better? ;)
    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”
  • luv2travel
    luv2travel Member Posts: 50
    Wow!!! That was amazing and fast!!  Thanks!
    2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Wow!!! That was amazing and fast!!  Thanks!
    You're welcome. I removed the 1st attachment, also. 
    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”
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    OMG, you are the Queen (King?) of the Mods! I am not worthy!  :)
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • luv2travel
    luv2travel Member Posts: 50
    You are too funny, Photomom, but thanks! - I am female but Queen of nothing. 
    2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    edited June 2016
    You can refer to me as Goddess (of oopsies). LOL. One required stitches, alas! 

    Edited to add telepathic thought that didn't go thru: Great job and thanks for sharing picts @luv2travel!!
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    Well done! 

    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

  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nice touches, and great job! :)
    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  


  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
    @luv2travel what hardware did you use to support the shelves in the rear cabinets? Thanks! (Please tag with @AldebaranJill)
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    Those rear cabinets look nice! 
    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • luv2travel
    luv2travel Member Posts: 50
    Hi- I used flat L brackets on the inside of the door frames.  I am very happy with the results, but it was not fun doing odd twisty back bends while drilling and dropping screws:)  I hope this helps!   Sorry- I do not know how to tag you, @AldebaranJill.  Perhaps a sympathetic moderator can help me?  Thank you.
    2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring
  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478


    Hi- I used flat L brackets on the inside of the door frames.  I am very happy with the results, but it was not fun doing odd twisty back bends while drilling and dropping screws:)  I hope this helps!   Sorry- I do not know how to tag you, @AldebaranJill.  Perhaps a sympathetic moderator can help me?  Thank you.


    Gotcha! Thanks! Those backbends are difficult :-)
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    AldebaranJill gets the T@B University Yoga Badge!! :)
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • luv2travel
    luv2travel Member Posts: 50
    I might add that the brackets I used were big enough to have 3 drill holes, and extend a good bit across the shelf.  It is quite sturdy. Happy remodeling!!  I just pulled my T@B cover off and tucked it away.  Hopefully snow is finished here in Green Bay. My T@B is anxious to travel soon.
    2012 T@B L, 2020 Honda Passport Touring