A few modifications to my 19

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by MyronL

Cannot not deny for me its installation/positioning required a complex understanding of practical physics, yogametrics, Egyptian geometry. Took awhile, finally made it work.

What ever works. Sometimes you just have to do what you gotta do.

Ron

[MyronL]

The change in cabinet doors at Escape got me motivated to do a cabinet door change of my own. Right over the bed, a custom accent would be nice. Plenty of rattan left over from a previous door. Dug into the wood bin for reddish cedar and built my new door. Like that red. My cedar has a lot of rotted gaps. Was a good opportunity to continue some previous messing with turquoise-tinted casting resin.

[cpaharley2008]

Beautiful there Myron, has it stopped snowing yet?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by MyronL

The change in cabinet doors at Escape got me motivated to do a cabinet door change of my own. Right over the bed, a custom accent would be nice. Plenty of rattan left over from a previous door. Dug into the wood bin for reddish cedar and built my new door. Like that red. My cedar has a lot of rotted gaps. Was a good opportunity to continue some previous messing with turquoise-tinted casting resin.

Beautiful Myron ! Can't wait to see in person . Pat

[MyronL]

Sunny here today, and yesterday, but 12-19 inches on the ground around the back yard and, another storm predicted for the next 2 days. Was 6°F out there the other night. It's got me yearning for Quartzsite. Still have to put the re-done tongue box back onto the trailer. Batteries currently sitting out there in the snow. The new doors project was a good diversion, keeping me inside.

[h2owmn]

The turquoise really sets it off nicely! It's beautiful.

Myron, do you know the brand of your trailer shed/shelter? Is the roof corrugated?
Thanks.

[MyronL]

Thanks much. The roof is heavy duty vinyl sheet. Not expected to last more than 2-4 years in my opinion so as a hedge I bought that grey tarp at Harbor Freight to cover the supplied roof and I replace it when it wears out. My first canopy was only 10 ft wide, bought at Costco, but when heavy winds here knocked it down I found this more expensive, 12 ft wide canopy online. That extra 2 feet of width made a really big, welcome difference when backing my 19 into it.

[MyronL]

I never thought of our closet much but after seeing the smart storage improvements you guys did I had to look more closely in there. Since we never hang more than four things that large space is clearly underutilized. We hang heavy jackets or hooded sweatshirts on a hook beside the john. So it’s back to the table saw.

Now, instead of digging under the bed, or in a suitcase on the dinette bench for everyday clothes, we can reach for them in the closet. The bottom could also serve as a pantry. Less bending down, more convenient.

[Steve Clark]

Originally Posted by MyronL

I never thought of our closet much but after seeing the smart storage improvements you guys did I had to look more closely in there. Since we never hang more than four things that large space is clearly underutilized. We hang heavy jackets or hooded sweatshirts on a hook beside the john. So it’s back to the table saw.

Now, instead of digging under the bed, or in a suitcase on the dinette bench for everyday clothes, we can reach for them in the closet. The bottom could also serve as a pantry. Less bending down, more convenient.

Good idea, and very nice work, Myron! We (Debbie) use too much of the closet for hanging stuff, but I (Steve)really like your idea

[Greg A]

How did you attach the shelf assembly, Myron?
We’ve found we have to be careful using our lower shelf as pantry with clothes above. The clothes take on food smells if not careful with what we put in there.

[MyronL]

The two shelves are 1/8 inch thick plywood glued to 1/2 inch thick strips to make them rigid. I tapped the right side wall finding the support framing we know is in there. Drilled holes in both shelves' under support strips and screwed (into the center) of the right wall. That is enough to make the entire structure rock solid tight and rigid.

[h2owmn]

That's really nice! And beautiful, too.

[MyronL]

Thanks, and for bottom storage yah, I'm thinking if anything, canned goods, baked goods, maybe a favorite pot, but no sneakers.

[Ron in BC]

As always, nice job.

We must be a minority. I'd make the closet twice as large if I could. We like hanging clothes up and usually have an assortment to cover the different climate areas.

Ah well, we 19 owners are a diverse bunch. I mean some folks sleep with their heads on the kitchen side.

Ron

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

As always, nice job.

We must be a minority. I'd make the closet twice as large if I could. We like hanging clothes up and usually have an assortment to cover the different climate areas.

Ah well, we 19 owners are a diverse bunch. I mean some folks sleep with their heads on the kitchen side.

Ron

Yup that sounds like us ! Kitchen side for sure ! Pat

[Greg A]

Kitchen side or referred to as the correct side for head placement.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Greg A

Kitchen side or referred to as the correct side for head placement.

Greg Pat

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Greg A

Kitchen side or referred to as the correct side for head placement.

Hmm, no comment.

Ron

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Yup that sounds like us ! Kitchen side for sure ! Pat

On second thought we sleep on the kitchen side because Escape installed the tv bracket on the refrigerator side . We didn't have a choice and didn't question the installation because maybe Escape had a reason . We are just used to it now . I think what ever side you feel comfortable with is the right side to sleep.Sometimes I do like I am on the passenger side if I am next to the road sleeping .Pat

[MyronL]

After seeing what could happen to my manual awning (re: cpharley's pictures) if the open/close lever gets accidentally moved to open while on the road, I needed to take some preventative action. So here's my awning lever lock. It keeps things put but is easily removed.