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08-22-2013, 12:08 PM
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#161
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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It helped, although he really wants an RC plane now
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08-22-2013, 03:01 PM
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#162
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Camping I have found the counter cluttered with flashlights, keys and park maps. I wanted to find a way to clean this up, while keeping it easy to reach. I started by looking at the side of the closet, but shifted to the wasted space at the top of the closet.
I used a hole saw and cut an access hole in each side of the closet. Then used some leftover trim to make the holes look finished. I used a pine plank, cut to size as a top shelf, then ran it over the table saw to thin out the middle, trying for any extra space I could squeeze out. I added a piece of trim along the bottom so things could not slide out and it was done.
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08-24-2013, 09:28 PM
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#163
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Boler
Posts: 1,175
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MAn!! really like that shelf on/in the closet.
I believe I will add that mod to our 74 Boler!!
Fred
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08-24-2013, 11:49 PM
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#164
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 2001 Spirit Deluxe 17" K5NAN
Texas
Posts: 688
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You keep out doing yourself on this. Wow. I think I will move the trim up and then put a magnum of wine in each side. Hmmmm what if we open up holes in the front horizontally and perpendicular to the wall then I could put 5 or 6 wine bottles like a rack. Great Job.
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K5NAN
"Miss Adventures"
If you Rest, You Rust
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08-25-2013, 08:42 PM
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#165
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Senior Member
Trailer: Chalet
Posts: 513
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Great work....Know you are getting in some Fun time with the camper.
I would like to ask where you found your Glow in the dark paint?
Happy Camping
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09-10-2013, 09:43 AM
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#166
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Thanks, got out camping with the shelf and it really cleaned up the counter, and when driving anything left up there stayed up there, with the exception of a hour drive we did on a gravel road, a map fell out, everything else stayed fine.
Glow in the dark paint was at Rona or Home Depot, although I had to ask as some locations where out.
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09-19-2013, 10:19 AM
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#167
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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09-19-2013, 09:05 PM
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#168
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Absoluetely have to love this thread All the cool mods that have been posted... but wonderful camping pics where you camped with other folks
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-25-2013, 03:25 PM
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#169
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Member
Name: Beverly J
Trailer: 1975 Boler
Washington
Posts: 92
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Wrap Around curtain rods?
I love the wrap around curtain idea!
Where did you purchase the rods?
Keep up the good work!!!
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Originally Posted by Nelmes
I did manage to get some body work done, but as it started raining again I was forced back into the garage.
I picked up the wrap around curtain rod, the idea being that over the counter it could hang storage, depending on what we need.
I have never used a rivet before, so I read the instructions on the back of the package and Riveted on the Starting point to the closet.
I installed the rod over the counter as well, and the bend that will allow the rod to wrap around to the other window.
The green tape is just to mark where the rod ends and the corner piece begins. Regrettably I need to Rivet through the shell to do the rest, so I will wait until after it is painted.
I stained the remaining wood pieces and cleaned the garage as I wait for the weather to improve.
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09-26-2013, 09:39 AM
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#170
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Thanks Donna D, glad you like it, it has been a fun project
Hi Beverly, The curtain rods are from ikea, I used straight rods, but added a gentle bend to the ones at the front and back to get a curve. Racka RÄCKA Curtain rod - black, 70x120 cm - IKEA
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09-26-2013, 09:41 AM
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Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 57
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Genital bend - sounds like it could be painful.
John
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09-26-2013, 09:52 AM
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#172
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Thanks John, didn't catch that
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09-27-2013, 08:28 AM
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#173
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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As the summer cooled down I played with a candle heater idea I found online.
The idea is to use a ceramic pot to take the heat from a candle and instead of it moving to the roof, radiate it outwards to warm a small space. I only had 2 pots around the house, not the three that seems standard online but decided to give it a shot.
I used a propane heater to warm the trailer before bed, then used this to help keep the trailer warm. It did raise the temperature, but the tea lights only lasted for 4 hours, so I have since picked up some that have an 8 hour burn time. I usually used 3 candles, which was all the little tin could hold.
I plan to play with possible other fuel sources, venting options and set up s that support a few of the 8 hour candles as this seems like a great way to add simple heat when without hookups (which so far is always).
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09-27-2013, 01:41 PM
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#174
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Senior Member
Name: Slavomir
Trailer: 1978 Boler
Washington
Posts: 275
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelmes
As the summer cooled down I played with a candle heater idea I found online.
The idea is to use a ceramic pot to take the heat from a candle and instead of it moving to the roof, radiate it outwards to warm a small space. I only had 2 pots around the house, not the three that seems standard online but decided to give it a shot.
I used a propane heater to warm the trailer before bed, then used this to help keep the trailer warm. It did raise the temperature, but the tea lights only lasted for 4 hours, so I have since picked up some that have an 8 hour burn time. I usually used 3 candles, which was all the little tin could hold.
I plan to play with possible other fuel sources, venting options and set up s that support a few of the 8 hour candles as this seems like a great way to add simple heat when without hookups (which so far is always).
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Hey, how about putting rocks into your fire and when the fire dies down get them carefully into a ceramic/clay/metal pot and into the trailer? Should radiate heat for a while and no candle fumes!
Cheers,
Slav
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1978 Boler - work in progress...
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09-27-2013, 02:40 PM
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#175
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Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 57
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Be careful with heating rocks. If they have any gas or moisture locked inside, they may explode in the fire. Having said that, lots of folks have done this. Some backpackers will wrap hot rocks in cloth/heavy fabric and place them inside their sleeping bags at night. You just have to be careful.
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09-27-2013, 07:34 PM
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#176
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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I like the heated rock idea, however I want to make sure I have a solution that always works. With fire bans common in the summer I don't want to depend on the fire, but will add it to the list of things to try (good warning about exploding rocks).
As for candle fumes, it is minimal and not something that poses any real risk for a couple candles. I also have detectors that are over sensitive in the trailer if it becomes an issue. I have looked at other heating options, and would vent outside if going with anything bigger.
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09-28-2013, 04:37 PM
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#177
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Senior Member
Name: Chris
Trailer: Boler
Alberta
Posts: 291
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Cut up a board and made a cover for the sink
Just need to pick up some magnetic tape to keep it place when traveling.
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09-28-2013, 05:42 PM
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#178
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Senior Member
Trailer: Bigfoot 17 ft (15B17G)
Posts: 150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelmes
Cut up a board and made a cover for the sink
Just need to pick up some magnetic tape to keep it place when traveling.
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If the sink is stainless, magnets may not adhere.
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09-28-2013, 08:39 PM
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#179
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
Posts: 982
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Don't think magnets will stick to stainless steel. Might want to test it first before you spend your money.
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