Favorite Mod Under $100

[blkmagikca]

Thanks for the heads'-up perryg114. I looked at the rivet in question - it is not loose, and the black "powder" is not loose at all. I'll be in JC in 3 weeks for my regular servicing and I'll ask them.

[perryg114]

Try to stick your fingernail under the rivet heads around both sides of the door. You can see a black streak on it. Most of mine were on the right side of the door and some sneaky ones at the bottom of the door frame. If you can't get a nail under it then most likely it is good.

Perry

[blkmagikca]

Can't get a fingernail under any of those rivets, Perry. They all look fine to me.

[perryg114]

Sometimes I like being wrong. Good deal.

Perry

Originally Posted by blkmagikca

Can't get a fingernail under any of those rivets, Perry. They all look fine to me.

[Hoonanea]

I made an outdoor shower curtain rod out of PVC pipe, elbows, and couplers. The short sections are held in place mostly by friction but couplers on the end fit nicely over the round button of the suction cups. They are the kind that have the red ring to let you know if it is coming loose.

The longer piece fits in the crevice under the awning where the top fabric meets the roller tube. I used two lightweight microfiber shower curtains and some basic rings to put it all together. It isn't terribly roomy but it works. I will use some binder clips tied to soda bottles filled with water to weigh down the bottom hem and pull it out away from the trailer a little for some more room. The total cost is less than $50.

[switz]

It cost $9 per storage area access lock to get them re-keyed away from the ubiquitous CH751 tumblers. I had them keyed to the truck camper shell lock pattern and reduced the number of keys for trailering I need to carry by one.

[bolerama]

Thanks for this great idea. Our grey tank on our 23D fills quickly, so we were thinking of using that outdoor shower more effectively. Very innovative. Too bad we don't have side awnings, but we will one day.

Lisa

Originally Posted by Hoonanea

I made an outdoor shower curtain rod out of PVC pipe, elbows, and couplers. The short sections are held in place mostly by friction but couplers on the end fit nicely over the round button of the suction cups. They are the kind that have the red ring to let you know if it is coming loose.

The longer piece fits in the crevice under the awning where the top fabric meets the roller tube. I used two lightweight microfiber shower curtains and some basic rings to put it all together. It isn't terribly roomy but it works. I will use some binder clips tied to soda bottles filled with water to weigh down the bottom hem and pull it out away from the trailer a little for some more room. The total cost is less than $50.

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[masseyfarm]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, pictures please.

I think post 478 refers to this style of 2 way vent Robert? I have installed these on my CLIPPER rear cargo bay doors to assist in air flow and cooling.

They are available from any trailer supply, including eBay.
8" x 12" Aluminum Air Vent Two Way Pop Up Horse Trailer Cargo Salem Side Wall | eBay

You can get various interior trim rings to match your decor? These used to be standard cab vents on over the road trucks before the integrated HAVC systems became standard.

Dave

[SteveSueMac]

http://www.thegoodsurvivalist.com/ho...-easy-to-make/

I haven't tried this yet but can imagine it would be very helpful in hot summer days as a supplement to the ac!

[ZoominC6]

How about a screen door handle we can get our hands around? We love this little mod.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by ZoominC6

How about a screen door handle we can get our hands around? We love this little mod.

Hi, changing the screen door handle makes a huge difference. I was able to change mine to one that matched the rest of my cabinet handles. I couldn't get my fingers in the factory screen door handle.

[Sbb]

I made similar mod for show, I built a 40" square of piping and use a tarp cut to correct height and shower curtain hooks. My roof if needed was beach umbrella minus the pole kept on via bungee. It worked great, on one side door of my teardrop.

[Rocinante]

I just peeled the Thor sticker off my AS on a warm sunny day. Our 2014 trailer hadn't suffered any damage from the infamous Thor sticker, but I saw it just sitting on the trailer, which was warm enough to soften the glue and the decal...it just peeled right off, no fuss, no muss, and the trailer looks happier now.

I also made our trailer into an LRF-compliant device by applying Little Rubber Feet to the sliding cabinet doors above the galley so it has a little more friction on the slide. We're hoping that will solve the problem of those doors sliding open during travel. Lastly, we added the same LRF to the frame of the bathroom door. Now it doesn't rattle every time someone walks by, and instead closes quietly and gracefully.

[RMB]

Here are two photos of an inexpensive mod I just made.


Splatter on the veneer beside the range top has been a mild concern. We first thought of covering the whole partition with aluminum sheeting and I troubled myself with thoughts of how to attach it, how to make it lie flat etc etc....


An ad in the local paper solved those problems! I found some aluminum tiles with a self adhesive backing that we think worked out quite well. Judge for yourself.


While you are judging, look at the last photo which was another wonderful mod - perfect for an Airstreamer - for under 5$ which we enjoyed while admiring our work!

[albert]

Love the aluminum tiles. Where did you find hose? Looks like a perfect solution for my bath shower wall! Thanks!

[triterra]

Added shelving with drawers (amazon $55) to the pantry. Now there is room for veggies and fruit in the lower basket and bread on the shelf. Added a second wood shelf up above. Then I got a two pack of automatic motion sensor battery LED lights (costco $20) for the pantry in the A/S and in the house. Now you open the doors and go ahhhhhhh because you can actually see what's in there!

[RMB]

Re tiles:

They are made by a company called "STILEST".

They come in vertical or horizontal , long or short grain and are available in aluminum or stainless steel They consist of two pieces of metal with some kind of sandwich material in between - about 1/8" thick.

I experimented with one tile and banged it with this and that to see if it would dent....short of a hammer blow or a chisel, no dents. Its not fragile.

They are easy to cut - band saw, hack saw, scroll saw - leave a clean edge and are bendable. To go around corners the manufacturer suggests using a router to cut a v notch on one side or a round groove depending upon the corner you want to wrap.

Cheers!

[wolf146]

Replaced the two fluorescent lights in the bathroom with 2, 12 volt bulb units. The fluorescent lights didn't always work properly when using battery power, so now I don't have that problem anymore!
Also replaced the light in the shower area with a slightly yellow colored LED bulb which we use as a "night light" when we camp with only battery power.

[Schools Out]

This was an easy change that almost doubled the available storage space under the refrigerator. It also takes care of the annoying problem of the drawer coming off the flimsy track.
First, I removed the drawer front from the drawer box, removed all the slider track hardware, added hinges & a closure and….wala we have a cupboard that's much bigger than the drawer. (8" wider, 6" deeper, 6" taller)
Down the road, I'll ad a back board, & some sort of dividers or organizers. Might even put a wine rack in there.

[palmtreegirl]

Hello Airstreamers!

I found this folding stool and I must say that it's awesome! Folds flat, not heavy and provides a place to sit (I use mine in the kitchen). Who doesn't need an extra place to sit?
Amazon.com: TG 82-0827 24-Inch Cushioned Folding Stool, Black: Home Improvement

I even bought one for my house kitchen and I use it all the time! Price? Such a deal at about $25.00! Wt. limit ~300 lbs.