Custom Cabinets for Solo Travelers

Tabaz
Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
in Modifications & Upgrades

Had these built by a local shop for $940.  VERY happy with the result!  They can be removed and will fit through the door.  Did not get a chance to weigh them before the install.

Cheapie child safety latches for now.  They work great keeping the drawers closed during travel, so will go with a more permanent type soon.

This unit contains a small microwave on a slide-out tray:

It also houses a BluRay player and receiver for the Dish satellite TV.  Will get rid of the Lagun table mount.

The hole in the white shelf is for a pin to secure the microwave during travel. Also one on the other side.

Magnetic door latches keep the doors secure while traveling.  I simply plug in the microwave to either the 110V shore power outlet or inverter outlet when boondocking.  I also extended the in-line fuse for the carbon monoxide detector so it is accessible in the Alde cabinet.

Small table for eating while watching TV.  The hole in the side is for a pin to secure the drawer during travel.

The shelf is adjustable.  Using it for shoes right now.

2016 Outback 320
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

Comments

  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nicely done! Great use of space.
    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  


  • Estancio
    Estancio Member Posts: 243
    SUPER!
    Stancil Campbell
    2011 T@B
    Rockingham, NC

  • mona
    mona Member Posts: 246
    Very nice! I like! The pull out table is genius.     

    Jeannie
    2015 T@b S Max  white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk. 
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Really gives you a lot of options for storage and surface area.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Smullis7
    Smullis7 Member Posts: 221

    Brilliant!  If I didn't have a spouse who occasionally traveled with me, I'd do the same thing!

    Sheila and the Mullis Pups (Winston, Morgan, Leroy & Dakota)
    M@bel M@y, my 2017 T@B Outback Max S (silver w/black trim), towed by Maude Myrtle, my 2016 Jeep Rubicon Hardrock.



  • HR_Taly
    HR_Taly Member Posts: 119
    Wow!  What I wouldn't give for at least one of those!  Never thought to ask a local shop to make them for me.  Absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. *jealous!*

    2018 T@B Max S silver and black (aka TadT@B), Full-timing since July 2017

  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    I actually called the factory first.  They are too busy to pull someone off the line for custom work these days.  I had a very difficult time finding a carpenter to do this job.  Even the one I used for this project refuses to do another one!  He even subbed out the doors and drawer faces to an out-of-state company.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • BigBlue
    BigBlue Member Posts: 14
    So smart! Love the design.
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    Beautiful work!
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,261
    Beautiful!!!! I want to do something similar, but really only need it for the door side. I have a Clam, so want to have one bench seat and then leave my bed up all the time.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • ecyfoto
    ecyfoto Member Posts: 83
    So clever and practical. I'll be doing solo, too.
    2019 T@B 400 Silver/Black
    2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 Duramax oil burner
    Tampa, Florida
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Just got word that my cabinet maker would do more jobs. PM me for his contact info.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Fantabulous
    Fantabulous Member Posts: 4
    Great mod idea. How do they stay secure to the bench while traveling?  Or is the weight sufficient to keep them from bouncing onto the floor?
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Their weight is insufficient to keep them in place (ask me how I know).  The stock wood panels under the seat cushions were first screwed to the pedestal frames.  The cabinets were then screwed into those panels at each corner.  Have taken them on a few trips and all seems to be staying in place.  The microwave is actually bolted to the pull-out shelf.  Each door, drawer and shelf needs to be secured before travel (they will open, slide and fall out if not - ask me how I know).
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • GailandJohn
    GailandJohn Member Posts: 123
    Wow! Great use of space and fits right in. Solo travelers have so many more options.

    Gail & John 


  • 4ncar
    4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    GailandJohn said:
    Wow! Great use of space and fits right in. Solo travelers have so many more options.
    Yes, but... those of us who travel with a partner have one “option” solos don’t have...
    TV- '16 Chevy Colorado LT Crew Cab-DuraMax
    2018 320S Outback

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