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Old 05-19-2016, 10:55 PM   #1
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This turned out to be one of the most simple mods with the highest payback in terms of the amount of time it took to do compared to the use it gets.

First of all, I'm not sure if it was Jim who did a similar thing using a piece of oak crown molding. It's one way and looks nice. I used two strips of oak with small end pieces to hold the strips in position.

I think the advantage of using the two strips is that the objects that get put in it are relatively small and it's easier to see through the gap where each item is.

Basically I use that shelf every time I come and go from the trailer. Things like sunglasses, wallet, small cameras, phones get put there. Easy to put in on entering, keeps them off the table and easy to reach when needed.

I did open up the space under the furnace and the end of the kitchen counter to the left of the door. I bought the doors from ETI. It's written up elsewhere but here's a couple of photos to jog your memory.

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Old 05-19-2016, 11:24 PM   #2
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Where is the over the door shelf anchored, Ron. Is it screwed through the cabinets or some other way? Very nice work, I'm going to look at that space next trip to storage and may tackle that one.
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This turned out to be one of the most simple mods with the highest payback in terms of the amount of time it took to do compared to the use it gets.

First of all, I'm not sure if it was Jim who did a similar thing using a piece of oak crown molding. It's one way and looks nice. I used two strips of oak with small end pieces to hold the strips in position.

I think the advantage of using the two strips is that the objects that get put in it are relatively small and it's easier to see through the gap where each item is.

Basically I use that shelf every time I come and go from the trailer. Things like sunglasses, wallet, small cameras, phones get put there. Easy to put in on entering, keeps them off the table and easy to reach when needed.

I did open up the space under the furnace and the end of the kitchen counter to the left of the door. I bought the doors from ETI. It's written up elsewhere but here's a couple of photos to jog your memory.

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Thanks Ron for reposting ! Pat
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Where is the over the door shelf anchored, Ron. Is it screwed through the cabinets or some other way? Very nice work, I'm going to look at that space next trip to storage and may tackle that one.
The top of the screen door provides sort of a base that almost allows it to sit there without requiring much to hold it place. There's a single small screw through the end plates into the cabinet sides.

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Old 05-20-2016, 05:04 AM   #5
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Cool, a take-off of the Alf Shelf! Looks really nice.
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Old 05-20-2016, 09:38 AM   #6
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Cool, a take-off of the Alf Shelf! Looks really nice.
Hi: Donna D... Thanks for the link post. I'm not sure it's an original idea but I did it!!! Lost my truck keys once... looked for days before remembering I threw them up there in a "Rit of felous jage". Alf
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Ron as always very nicely done.
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Old 05-20-2016, 10:49 AM   #8
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Cool, a take-off of the Alf Shelf! Looks really nice.
Nah, not a take-off, just your classic case of great minds.....

I'd done this mod right after getting the trailer, Alf's version was posted in reply.

I posted it again because Pat had asked about it in another thread.

But, as I said previously, anyway you do it, it'll be a high return mod for effort vrs. reward.

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Ron,

What are the dimensions of the under furnace door you ordered from ETI? I'm going to be doing this mod myself.
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What are the dimensions of the under furnace door you ordered from ETI? I'm going to be doing this mod myself.
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Yes Ron . I want to also know . Thanks for posting again . Pat
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As Henry Ford is reputed to have said, "you can have any color of car you want, as long as it's black". With ETI, at the time I bought mine, the policy was that you could buy any door that was a production item in their production line. In other words, no custom sizes.

The door under the fridge is 12 1/4" high and I wanted the same height for the new door under the furnace. At first it didn't seem one that height in the width I wanted was available. In the end they found one, for one of the models, that was the right height and width. I was prepared to trim a small amount off the next available size if they couldn't supply one exactly 12 1/4" high.

So, both doors are 12 1/4" high and 11" wide and came with hinges and door handles. More pricey than MarkVT paid but worth it to me.

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Where did you remount the CO2 detector from the old spot under the furnace?

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To the left of the lower kitchen cabinet doors. There's a power source there.

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Where did you remount the CO2 detector...
I'm sure everyone understands which detector this is, but it detects CO (carbon monoxide), not CO2 (carbon dioxide).
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I did a similar shelf over the door but mine's too narrow and I can't see what I put up there (mostly pencils). May be ripping it out for a do-over.
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I'm sure everyone understands which detector this is, but it detects CO (carbon monoxide), not CO2 (carbon dioxide).
I knew that dammit

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Ron,

Are you going to the rally? I'd like to see how you did the additional storage space mods.

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Not this year, I'm going to the BC Eggs meet in Fort Langley, same weekend.

Feel free to ask for any specific dimensions etc. or other info.

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Not this year, I'm going to the BC Eggs meet in Fort Langley, same weekend.

Feel free to ask for any specific dimensions etc. or other info.

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Ron , Got one for you especially since I am not good with electrical but can follow directions and drawings . What does it take to move the carbon , gas detector ? Where do you wire it too ? I know there is wasted space under the heater . Help Pat
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Wiring isn't the only issue for gas detector. It needs to be just above the floor and out of drafts. Best read installation instructions before you move it.
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