Who has at least 1 Dale Helman mod?

jkjenn
jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
in Modifications & Upgrades
How many Dale Helman mods do you have?

 Dale has contributed so much to improving our T@b experience, I thought it would be fun for Dale to see how manuly of us have his mods at work. 

I have the fishing rod flag pole holder, am working on the window guard, and have made arrangements to pick up one of his plates to do the leveling jack mod.

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

Who has at least 1 Dale Helman mod? 31 votes

1
45%
Michigan_MikeVernajkjennmannylarrygonpthomas745SeadusterLauraReyhymieBirdieJaneMarcelineOpenSkytomis916VictoriaP 14 votes
2
19%
larrygonTabaz Smullis7ChrisandAlexisMuttonChopsAmazonica 6 votes
3
3%
BrianZ 1 vote
4+
12%
ericnlizHomebodyatheartGeonTracietybladesmith 4 votes
None, yet, but working on it!
19%
Photomomdb_cooperTerryV6dragonsdoflyHerFineMessRWSmith 6 votes

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  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    2
    The portable drill tongue jack (my favorite mod) and the single discharge sewer drain.
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • 4ncar
    4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    Plumbing vent conversion to allow tank flush! Brilliant!
    TV- '16 Chevy Colorado LT Crew Cab-DuraMax
    2018 320S Outback
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    This is to funny.
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  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    None, yet, but working on it!
    None yet, but I want to do the single dump mod at some point.  If I were closer to Ucamp by 2000 miles we'd be gettin' 'er done!

    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    @db_cooper
    I am in Spokane. With the name db_cooper you must not be to far away.
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  • BrianZ
    BrianZ Member Posts: 1,770
    3
    I voted 3, but then realized I have four:
    1.  P-trap replacement
    2.  Rear wire shelf
    3.  Door strut
    4.  Drill jack handle replacement
    Probably more coming. 
    Not the first time I've said this, but thanks again, Dale!  👍👏
    -Brian in Chester, Virginia
    TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
    RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods 
  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    None, yet, but working on it!
    Dalehelman said:
    @db_cooper
    I am in Spokane. With the name db_cooper you must not be to far away.
    I see what you are doing there, trying to flush me out of hiding.😎

    We are full time wet siders, part time dry siders (Leavenworth).  We'll be passing through mid July, maybe I can buy you a cold one.  Wait, that's @Ericnliz. 😀
    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    4+
    @Dalehelman you are an amazing mentor and definitely the King of Tab mods! I just used my tank flush mod this afternoon. Works like a charm! I’m usuing the safety pin to keep the pipe insulation piece from disappearing down the tube. Since I know it works I’m going to attach it with silicone on the bottom half, keeping the top flexible for various hose widths. It’s a great backflow preventer!
    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
  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    None, yet, but working on it!
    We have none yet but should be coming back from ÜCamp 18 with 4. P-trap replacement, single dump valve mod, jack handle mod, and coleman 15' x 15' dome with  custom leg extensions so the dome clears the t@b ih height. More to come. I think @Dalehelman is a tenured professor at t@b university. Either that, or he's Nücamp's west coast senior r & d consultant under a non-disclosure agreement. I vote we give him the platinum patch for t@b modification excellence.  Just sayin'.
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    @dragonsdofly
     Sharing Ideas allows me to feel useful as I get older. Thank you
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  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    None, yet, but working on it!
    @Dalehelman, I only speak the truth. I'm sure many others would agree.
    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    4+
    It's gettin' to the point that I have a hard time keepin' track of all @Dalehelman's helpful hints & mods! A HUGE thanks to Dale for all the help & advise you've given to not only myself, but a lot of others as well. I feel very fortunate to have you close enough for "hands-on" help & pointers. :)
    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  


  • mona
    mona Member Posts: 246
    Not really a mod. I use the bed sleeping arrangement, that still allowes 1/2 of the floor space between benches. Thanks Dale!

    jeannie
    2015 T@b S Max  white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk. 
  • 4ncar
    4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    Homebodyatheart said:
    @Dalehelman you are an amazing mentor and definitely the King of Tab mods! I just used my tank flush mod this afternoon. Works like a charm! I’m usuing the safety pin to keep the pipe insulation piece from disappearing down the tube. Since I know it works I’m going to attach it with silicone on the bottom half, keeping the top flexible for various hose widths. It’s a great backflow preventer!
    Remember ....this IS. Your plumbing vent, and should not be sealed. Dies that rubber gasket press up against the door?
    TV- '16 Chevy Colorado LT Crew Cab-DuraMax
    2018 320S Outback
  • 4ncar
    4ncar Member Posts: 1,072
    edited June 2018
    My version...what can’t be seen is that I epoxied window screen to the back of the lid to keep vermin & such from going thru the holes I drilled 
    TV- '16 Chevy Colorado LT Crew Cab-DuraMax
    2018 320S Outback
  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    None, yet, but working on it!
    Is there a tutorial on here for the tank flush mod? I can't find one.
    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    edited June 2018
     Search: How I flush my black water tank. Sorry I do not know how to link to it.
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  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,756
    1
    db_cooper said:
    Is there a tutorial on here for the tank flush mod? I can't find one.
    Try this.
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    4+
    @4ncar I do know it’s a vent for both tanks, and the cover is not sealed or airtight. It’s not a rubber gasket, it’s pipe insulation which is split at the top. It is not flush with the door. It’s also the same hatch recommended by @Dalehelman, reconfigured at my own risk. Thanks for your concern. 😊
    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
  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    None, yet, but working on it!
    Thanks Y'all!
    2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra  -- Retired
    2022 Ford F350 Tremor |  2022 Cirrus 620



  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
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    Dale's window guard, complete! 

    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

  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Very cute and so is your window guard.
    Do you plan on securing the ends similar to the way I did?
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Nice job Jenn!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,421
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    Dalehelman said:
    Very cute and so is your window guard.
    Do you plan on securing the ends similar to the way I did?
    Yes, but after this trip...I need to cut more off of the metal strips and I ran out of time. The window film was disaster. I will just clean the window before putting the cover on, for now.

    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

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