Planned modifications to BlackJack….

[paulw]

Originally Posted by TAfraser

Paul, our 21 shower floor is 22"x 26". Wonder why the difference?

I was just commenting on the size of the deck Jim linked to.... I don't have my trailer home to measure, but I'm sure they all come out of the same mold .

[Sandra L]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

That stuff looks like it doesn't breathe, Myron. No worries with mold?

I know Tammy has used that in the past. I use a material similar to Dry-Dek with the foam mat on top, and a rug on top of that. The latter I can shake out periodically to keep the dirt down. I also squeegee and then dry the floor after I shower. So far no mold problems.

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by paulw

I was just commenting on the size of the deck Jim linked to.... I don't have my trailer home to measure, but I'm sure they all come out of the same mold .

I believe I got the medium sized unit 26x 20 size and trimmed it down. The shower floor is actually smaller than the measurement as it curves in at the very bottom, due to the curvature of the walls. I realize that the bamboo states not be be immersed in water, but it has plastic little feet which keeps it raised off the floor, thus any water is surface water. It just keeps your feet off the floor and looks so good. In addition it is coated with a preservative, the one I use outside has not shown any issue with being wet.

[J Mac]

I'd prefer to not use anything that gets my head even closer to the ceiling... so I don't use anything. The one time I used the shower ...I sat down.

[7th Heaven]

Jim,
Have you ever thought to create a public "wish List" on Amazon

[cpaharley2008]

No, but I know the UPS delivery person by name….I received a "Prime" membership as a present since I'm a in inhome caregiver. Thus most of my non perishables are via amazon.

[cpaharley2008]

Some recent additions, installed a stock light over the bed with the red led nightlight. Found a neat step addition that really makes the step more secure and less wobbly. Installed the hitch stabilizer. Someone gave me a Bose sound link, blue tooth speaker system, really sounds great inside. Installed some wooden shelfs on back wall and neat little deer lamp.

[cpaharley2008]

more pictures

[cpaharley2008]

final one with lamp and new throw rugs

[Donna D.]

Nice, very nice Jim. Now about the rugs... where did you get them? That's EXACTLY what I'm looking for!

[cpaharley2008]

Here you go Donna...Decorian 3-Piece RV Rug Set - Peppercorn - Prest-O-Fit 5-0263 - Floor Coverings - Camping World

[Donna D.]

NEATO! Thanks Jim. I see those are internet only prices. Weeellll, there's a Camping World about three miles for me. Guess I should go check it out!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Love this review:
Doesn't slide, hides dirt, easy to clean - just rinse off w/water

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Here you go Donna...Decorian 3-Piece RV Rug Set - Peppercorn - Prest-O-Fit 5-0263 - Floor Coverings - Camping World

GREAT! I know you're on the road Jim, but wanted you to know I stopped by Camping World on my way home from work and bought a set! Just what I was looking for to use in my new 5er.

Happy camper here!

[cpaharley2008]

After living in BlackJack for past 3 weeks, I now realize some changes need to be made. I have to install my water heater "on" led and install 3 shelfs in the closet, plus install trim on cubbies.
Will post pictures of my progress.Thanks to everyone who expressed their appreciation at the rally of my ideas and modifications posted here, it is nice to receive "positive" feedback.

[TAfraser]

WOW Jim, you must have the more time then anyone, in a 21, at this time. Are you going to put slideouts on those three shelves?
Tom

[cpaharley2008]

After seeing yours, I feel the need to install something, I'm on a fence between slideouts or just shelves.

[TAfraser]

Jim
My wife loves the one under the sink. She no longer has to unload the cabinet in order to get the one pot or pan that she wants. Pulling out the drawer is so much easier. She also loves the one under the bed, although she's had me modify it already. We're still getting use to the three drawers in the closet, like what to pack on or in them, but they're going to come in handy also. Twenty three inches is a long way to reach for the item at the back of the shelf. Over all, I'm pretty sure she'd agree with me, that if we had it to do over again, we wouldn't change a thing.

Good luck on yours, and post pictures of the completed projects!
Tom

[cpaharley2008]

Finished my "to do after Osoyoos list" and here are some changes
purchased some plastic wheel chocks to save weight, the step support really came in handy during trip, left my heavy step at home. Installed my water heater "on" led to remind me to turn off, extra light in closet, set of 5 shelves bought from Walmart, just fits inside with a screw thru top into the hangar bar and one below, it is secure. Using binder clips to hold each drawer shut. Notice the cedar floor in the closet, keeps everything "fresh".
Installed a led voltage meter on bed end facing outside for ease of observation, this meter will flash if voltage drops below 12 volts. I also installed an extra 12v receptacle under the bed end for extra chargers. Speaking of which, found neat 12v meter with built in UBS 2.1 port. Finally I installed extra trim around the cubby holes to finish all 4 sides.

[cpaharley2008]

next set

[cpaharley2008]

last one, here is the link for the gauge http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1