What do you consider to be your "Most Valuable" trailer mod?

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    bernermom5 - There's a thread somewhere with pics. Sorry, don't have a link but recall seeing it.
  • Pop-T@B
    Pop-T@B Member Posts: 199

    Bernermon5,  here's the link to my post  for the single black/gray water drain setup,

    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3453/single-black-and-gray-water-drain-setup#latest

  • TomStephens1
    TomStephens1 Member Posts: 88
    Lil_Lucy said:
    Front and rear sewer hose storage.


    Hi Lucy,

    Where did you get these?

    Regards,
    tom
  • lapowers57
    lapowers57 Member Posts: 186
    Best mod was removing the table and adding bed slats.  We just did our first rip after this change and it felt very spacious inside and no risk to the doorway when taking the table in and out.
    2016 T@B M@X S grey/red 16 Foot Airstream, towed by 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 4x4, Central Connecticut



  • Lil_Lucy
    Lil_Lucy Member Posts: 82
    TomStephens1 said:
    Lil_Lucy said:
    Front and rear sewer hose storage.



    Hi Lucy,

    Where did you get these?

    Regards,
    tom
    I got them at Camping World (EZ Hose Carrier by Valterra).
    You can get them at Amazon also.
    2016 T@b 320 Max-S (Silver/Red Trim) / TV: 2019 Ford Flex
    "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional."
  • ronin718
    ronin718 Member Posts: 92

    We just had several mods made, and I'd say the best has been the shelving and the added power outlet in the front.  For pics, go here...  http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3813/mods-to-the-h-wk-t-b

    John & Lori in Northern VA
    Former owner of 2015 T@B CS Max "Uteki" aka "H@wk T@B"
    2012 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 Off-Road "Zame"

  • JackStaub
    JackStaub Member Posts: 3
    Lil_Lucy said:
    TomStephens1 said:
    Lil_Lucy said:
    Front and rear sewer hose storage.



    Hi Lucy,

    Where did you get these?

    Regards,
    tom
    I got them at Camping World (EZ Hose Carrier by Valterra).
    You can get them at Amazon also.
    I got PVC pipe and mounted it like Lil_Lucy. A lot cheaper and painted it black.
  • Jltab
    Jltab Member Posts: 89
    Mouseketab said:
    My most valuable mod has been installing my Enduro Power Mover

    www.purplelineusa.com

    It gives me complete control on parking the camper, hitching, unhitching, and storing in my garage. I "can" back up the trailer, but this guarantees I will never get into a backing up pickle that I can't get out of without help.

    My 2nd most valuable mod were my storage doors to access the bench seating. I added two exterior doors, and the now standard bench door. There is lots of storage under the bench seats that I wasn't using as I hate "moving something to get to something else" so accessing those areas from doors instead of lifting the bench seating became very useful.



    Did you do it yourself? Where did you buy the doors?
    2016 T@B Maxx S, Nissan Pathfinder
  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588
    There are several interesting ideas on this blog. How about a shoe holder for the bottom of your T@B door?
    http://roadtreklife.blogspot.com/2015/11/wall-mounted-shoe-storage-rack-for.html
    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,756

    Lil_Lucy said:


    TomStephens1 said:


    Lil_Lucy said:

    Front and rear sewer hose storage.





    Hi Lucy,

    Where did you get these?

    Regards,
    tom


    I got them at Camping World (EZ Hose Carrier by Valterra).
    You can get them at Amazon also.


    Sorry to resurrect this old post but I'm looking for a better storage solution for the hose on the 2013 T@B that I just bought. Do the fittings on the T@B hose fit inside this storage tube? What length tube is required (there are a number of options on Amazon). 
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S3NEN2

    Thanks!
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • Lil_Lucy
    Lil_Lucy Member Posts: 82
    Marceline,

    I used a 46 inch hose carrier. It holds a 10 foot hose (with fitting) and straps on the tongue real nice.
    2016 T@b 320 Max-S (Silver/Red Trim) / TV: 2019 Ford Flex
    "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional."
  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,756
    Thanks! I will put it on my Amazon list!

    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Marceline - what a pretty name - we got the Valterra 64 inch version and have it on the passenger side of the tongue.  It holds up to 20 feet of compressed rhinoflex hose.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    The on/off LED switch for the Jensen stereo and fixing a speaker that was cutting in and out at the same time (loose connector next to the Jensen. Adding the spare tire mount (mine got put on the Yakima rack). Heater vents (2015 didn't have those on the back shelf) and finally, the digital Alde panel (now standard).

    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • TennTim
    TennTim Member Posts: 8

    Ratkity said:

    The on/off LED switch for the Jensen stereo.



    Great idea! I've been using electrical tape. In a tiny T@G, those blue LED's are like lasers! Use one switch to kill both TV and radio.

    Now I just need to find a switch for the AC fan that I can't kick off at night. All of the covered switches that I can find flip to off on cover close.
  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Member Posts: 489
    best mod for me us so far was finding a place to hang towels/drying rack/coat rack, 2017 T@G Max XL, of course the wood pole comes down while sleeping or in travel mode
    Former 2017 T@G Max XL
    2021 T@B Boondock CS-S
    2018 Nissan Pathfinder
    Ontario, Canada
  • wizard1880
    wizard1880 Member Posts: 442
    ...and this thread is awake again! :D

    I was debating between the dual golf cart batteries or the TriMetric battery monitor, and I have to say my favorite is the battery monitor.  I had it installed first when I still had the group 24 battery.  Having the ability to see my battery's TRUE capacity, from 0-100%, is priceless.  No more guessing if I have enough power to make it through the night, or if my batteries are dropping below the critical 50% threshold.
    T@@bulous
    2014 T@B CS Maxx
    TV: 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 V6 TDI (diesel)
    Martha Lake, WA
  • Bill_Cochrane
    Bill_Cochrane Member Posts: 103
    Don't think it has been mentioned yet so.. motion sensitive, battery operated, LED lights ( just small ones) in each of the cupboards.  Open a cupboard door an there is light enough to see stuff.  Also in the bathroom for night visits.  Will be placing a push on/off one above the main door ( a soft light ) to use instead of the main ceiling light.  I find the one installed from factory almost unusable because it's so bright.
    2017 White with Black T@B Outb@ck, Max S ( rec'd on May 2nd, 2017)
    TV is a 2017 White Honda Ridgeline, Detroit Auto Show North American Truck of the Year  Love it. 
     


  • Runtarooti
    Runtarooti Member Posts: 76
    @Bill_Cochrane Great Idea!!  Do you have pictures of your motion sensor lights?
    2015 T@B Max CS-S Silver and Black
    Goes where it's towed to by 2017 Subaru Outback
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    @Dalehelman that is my number 1b mod. My tabletop is 1a!
    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
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414

    Homebodyatheart said:

    @Dalehelman that is my number 1b mod. My tabletop is 1a!


    Your own mod should come first and it deserves to
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  • Bill_Cochrane
    Bill_Cochrane Member Posts: 103
    The higher light is a push on/off.  The bigger one is motion sensitive and typically in the lower cupboard but I put it here for the picture to show the difference.
    2017 White with Black T@B Outb@ck, Max S ( rec'd on May 2nd, 2017)
    TV is a 2017 White Honda Ridgeline, Detroit Auto Show North American Truck of the Year  Love it. 
     


  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Dalehelman, Having to only move the sewer hose from it's resting place to the single evacuation port...ROCKS! =)
    A BIG thanks again! :)
    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  


  • Bill_Cochrane
    Bill_Cochrane Member Posts: 103
    I am so frustrated with the sewer hose.  Where to put it on the Outb@ck?  I am tired of have to find a safe place away from the dog, bedding and other stuff on board the T@B and truck.  It does not fit well on the Yakima rack or at all on the checkerplate outback propane box.

    2017 White with Black T@B Outb@ck, Max S ( rec'd on May 2nd, 2017)
    TV is a 2017 White Honda Ridgeline, Detroit Auto Show North American Truck of the Year  Love it. 
     


  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @Bill_Cochrane, Go to Amazon, search sewer hose storage. Or, go to the search menu above & type in sewer hose. There are ALL kinds of ideas & remedies for the good 'ol "stink hose"! ;)
    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

    Bill_Cochrane said:

    I am so frustrated with the sewer hose.  Where to put it on the Outb@ck?  I am tired of have to find a safe place away from the dog, bedding and other stuff on board the T@B and truck.  It does not fit well on the Yakima rack or at all on the checkerplate outback propane box.



    Here is my DYI. 4" drain pipe from HD with snap on end caps.
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  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588
    edited May 2017

    Assuming 1) it's available as a kit from nüCamp and 2) it will mount fine inside a 320 tail, the new 400 hose storage solution looks pretty slick to me.

    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • Bill_Cochrane
    Bill_Cochrane Member Posts: 103
    But if you put it on the tail, what are you drilling in to?  It should be frame mounted.

    2017 White with Black T@B Outb@ck, Max S ( rec'd on May 2nd, 2017)
    TV is a 2017 White Honda Ridgeline, Detroit Auto Show North American Truck of the Year  Love it. 
     


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414

    Bill_Cochrane said:

    But if you put it on the tail, what are you drilling in to?  It should be frame mounted.



    Why, it is not very heavy 6000 plus miles held on by 4,  1/4" bolts and fender washers no issues.
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