Hinges on the back shelf of 2017 T@B

bicyclejim68
bicyclejim68 Member Posts: 2
in Modifications & Upgrades
We have the hydraulic(?) hinges on all of the cupboard drawers on our T@B. We would like to add hinges to the back shelf that lifts up as it is currently awkward to hold up the shelf and search for items stored.
Does anyone know when I would find such hinges and/or has anyone placed this type of hinge on their back shelf?

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  • Roamey
    Roamey Member Posts: 239
    edited September 2017
    Someone has put struts on back shelf to hold it up, but I can't find the thread, does anyone else remember?
    Here is another mod to rear shelf you might find interesting. 
    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/5299/rear-shelf-mod-in-2017-outback-max-s

    http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3097/rear-shelf-oooops-now-fixed/p1
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    I put together these support's for our doors. I  recently saw this same type spring support. In a new CS. Contact   Elsie at NuCamp. I like them much better than the strut type and they put a lot less stress on the hinges
    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    edited September 2017
    When I replaced the struts on all of my cabinet doors with spring loaded hinges I installed the leftover struts on the rear shelf, one on each side.  They do a great job of keeping the shelf door open and closed.  I can take a couple of pics if you like.
    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • Estancio
    Estancio Member Posts: 243
    That's a clever and simple solution!

    Stancil Campbell
    2011 T@B
    Rockingham, NC

  • jgram2
    jgram2 Member Posts: 1,522
    Elegant!
    John, Judi, Guinness & OD in PDX
    T@Bit@t 2015 S Max Outback, ‘18 V6 4Runner 


  • weaseldog
    weaseldog Member Posts: 17
    Finished my rear storage/shelf. Top was angled when I bought and hinges forced you to open towards you!. Raised front of storage area 5", new hinges and next I'll add moulding along the front edge to keep things 'in place'. Hardest part was figuring out how to get seatback out of the T@B all by myself!
    T@B-tini
    2 Catahoulas and their Biped 
    2014 T@B Q in Mendocino CA
    TV: 2017 Jeep GC  4x4

  • weaseldog
    weaseldog Member Posts: 17
    Finished!!!
    T@B-tini
    2 Catahoulas and their Biped 
    2014 T@B Q in Mendocino CA
    TV: 2017 Jeep GC  4x4

  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nice 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  


  • hymie
    hymie Member Posts: 150
    @Roamey. Brilliant!
    James & Jacquie     Almonte, Ontario
    2016 Jeep Cherokee & 2017 T@B Outback
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    I want to see what you use to contain things on the shelf.  Do you have a way to hold it open?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • weaseldog
    weaseldog Member Posts: 17
    edited October 2017
    Sam, I'll post pic of the finished shelf in a couple of days! (With pic of how it stays up!)

    T@B-tini
    2 Catahoulas and their Biped 
    2014 T@B Q in Mendocino CA
    TV: 2017 Jeep GC  4x4

  • BrianZ
    BrianZ Member Posts: 1,770
    edited April 2022
    @bicyclejim68, there are some good solutions here, but I'll add mine..
    http://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/7052/back-shelf-lid-stay-holds-lid-up-easy-down

    -Brian in Chester, Virginia
    TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
    RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods 
  • RonNAmy
    RonNAmy Member Posts: 9
    @weaseldog, our new-to-us 2014 has that same angled rear storage area  with the lid that opens toward you. It drives me nuts, so I love your mod! A few questions for you...

    Was there a specific reason you raised the front of the storage area 5" versus lowering the long, thin strip of wood that runs along the back piece? We were contemplating lowering the small strip of wood attached to the back panel but that little sucker is glued/attached VERY well so I think I like your idea of raising the front, but not sure how to do that. Do you mind sharing what you used to raise it and how?

    My guess is by raising the front, it brought the lid up level with that small, thin strip of wood along the back piece. If that is the case, did you just turn the lid around and attach the hinges to that little strip of wood along the back piece? Or did you need to reinforce the small strip of wood in order for it to be able to support the weight of the lid being hinged and opened from the front?


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