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LisaP · 03-03-2010, 09:10 AM

jwvastine,
What did you do with the shower curtain? It hangs on that curve as I remember. We have not picked the trailer up yet. Hopefully we will get it this week. Spoke with Glastop about a sofa bed. The Flexsteel I wanted weights 225 lbs. It opens to a queen. Not sure it will fit. He suggested a Magic Bed but I don't see that is much different than what is already there. Got to have a comfortable bed!

Bluto · 03-03-2010, 06:36 PM

If you are planning a trip to Jackson Center any time soon you can call ahead and tell them what you need and they can get it and install it for you. Once while I was there I wanted a shower curtain and they made one while I waited. They can order any type and color of couch you want or any kind of covering you want for it or a dinette. They had people there that sewed this stuff on site. I'm not sure if they still have that service but it might be worth a phone call to them to find out. At least you'll know it fits and is custom made for your trailer.

LisaP · 03-03-2010, 07:44 PM

Thanks Bluto,
Thats great info! Sounds like that is a definite destination once you own an AS!

jwvastine · 03-04-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LisaP

jwvastine,
What did you do with the shower curtain?

I haven't replaced the shower curtain yet. I used the shower curtain shown in the photo for the fabric to make the curtains. I had looked and looked for fabric and couldn't find any that called my name. Then I saw that shower curtain and BAM. It was light in color, with a modern, nature-inspired feel, and the print was not too busy. Perfect, except it is very sheer and a little difficult to sew, but I dealt with it.

I do have a full shower curtain left from the curtains and may use it in the bathroom but it will require some re-engineering.

We are also in the process of replacing the roll-up blinds. We purchased 2 CHEAP off the rack, cut-while-you-wait blinds from Lowe's as an experiment and are pleased with them. We will now replace the rest.

In the bathroom I'm doing away with the roller blind and the deteriorating plastic curtain. I find all that paraphernalia in that small area nothing but a pain. I'm going to apply Rice Paper window film, as I like the light we get from that window but need some privacy when we aren't out in the boonies.

Judy

jwvastine · 03-04-2010, 08:15 AM

Googled Magic Bed, now that was eye-opening!

But, I did find the sofa-bed for RVs. Looks nice, but that's a lot of money if it's not comfortable.

Judy

LisaP · 03-05-2010, 05:21 AM

The bed is going to be my first project after we clean it. Just deciding what to do with it. I felt the same about the bath window treatments. Too much going on there. I like the rice paper cover idea. I will check it out today. Do you use that shower curtain or is it easier to leave it open? Thank you for sharing your opinions on your AS .

mutcth · 03-05-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jwvastine

In the bathroom I'm doing away with the roller blind and the deteriorating plastic curtain. I find all that paraphernalia in that small area nothing but a pain. I'm going to apply Rice Paper window film, as I like the light we get from that window but need some privacy when we aren't out in the boonies.

One thing to think about if you do that. At least in our trailer, when towing, you can look in the rear view mirror and see straight through the trailer to see traffic behind you. Putting the film on that back window would eliminate that.

I think your trailer is designed to give the same view.

Tom

LisaP · 03-06-2010, 06:10 AM

Mutcth,
My sister mentioned the same thing. Our Bambi had a smaller window in the back and I don't think there was a view but this window is large. The bath door looks as though you have to close it to secure it. There is not anything to secure it in the open position while traveling.HMMMM

Aage · 03-06-2010, 10:09 AM

Isn't the rear bath window an emergency exit on most AS TTs?

If so, it might also be important to be able to see where you are jumping out to!

LisaP · 03-06-2010, 12:11 PM

Hopefully Aage I will have time to open the window first!

Aage · 03-07-2010, 01:05 AM

Personally, I hope you never have to jump out!

jwvastine · 03-07-2010, 08:00 AM

re seeing traffic through BR window: That's a good point but we tow with the door closed and the shades pulled down.

Judy

jwvastine · 03-07-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Aage

Isn't the rear bath window an emergency exit on most AS TTs?

If so, it might also be important to be able to see where you are jumping out to!

If the emergency calls for jumping out that window-I'm thinkin' I wouldn't care what I'm jumping into!

Judy

jwvastine · 03-07-2010, 03:35 PM

A few photos:

Actually, the colors are a little off in the photos. The dinette cushions coordinate with the curtains better than it appears.

Xbob2 · 03-07-2010, 03:38 PM

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A few photos:

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Are you supposed to put img or imag in brackets in front and after the pictures url?

jwvastine · 03-07-2010, 03:42 PM

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Are you supposed to put img or imag in brackets in front and after the pictures url?

Wow you're fast! I had that up and down in no time and you had time reply! I had never put an image up on here before and it is quite an involved little process compared to other places.

Judy
But now it's memorialized for all time : )

LisaP · 03-08-2010, 06:50 AM

Very nice! You did a great job on your drapes. The color is much better with the trailer than the original ones.

jwvastine · 03-09-2010, 07:26 AM

Thank you, LisaP!

I'm also planning to paint all the fake wood to lighten up the interior and I'm hoping it will make the oak a little less orange.

I've also contemplated gel staining the oak but will try this first.

Saw this at Camping World, it was OK to sit on but the foam did not feel firm enough to hold up to a lot of use.

Judy

LisaP · 03-10-2010, 05:07 AM

Interesting.. Have you thought of just recovering the existing sofa? I don't know what the cost difference would be. New vs recovered. The one in our trailer looks great and is very comfortable to sit on just outdated fabric.