original vs modify

[John Fazio]

My rule of thumb is to make no modification that, if it poops out, I can't go camping or have to shorten a trip.

Amen!

I am planning on adding a few tie down points inside to keep my outside gear stowed propperly. I was thinking of using boat hardware. I like the way some boat hardware is recessed and folds flat which would save my shins etc...

Anybody used any boat hardware?

-John

[Donna D.]

Anybody used any boat hardware?

-John

If you're asking about Tie Downs, only in the bed of my 1953 truck. The floor is wood... kinda like my Scamp! I bought the recessed tie downs at True Value Hardware... and I bought the stainless steel. Work as advertised.

[John Fazio]

I was thinking stainless steel tie downs set into the base of the couch. The flip up rings would allow for bungees during travel. Not cheap but would have a nice appearance... should last forever too. I actually have a boat but it is purely for fishing so I normally install plastic hardware. Makes me feel weird for wanting to install stainless in the camper.

My camper will be here on Wednesday so I may be jumping the gun but I already have chairs, table etc... I will be needing to secure for travel.

Sorry for the hijack - mods are good but I leave the big stuff to the pros.

-John

[Sharon Herman]

I was thinking stainless steel tie downs set into the base of the couch. The flip up rings would allow for bungees during travel. Not cheap but would have a nice appearance... should last forever too. I actually have a boat but it is purely for fishing so I normally install plastic hardware. Makes me feel weird for wanting to install stainless in the camper.

My camper will be here on Wednesday so I may be jumping the gun but I already have chairs, table etc... I will be needing to secure for travel.

Sorry for the hijack - mods are good but I leave the big stuff to the pros.

-John

OK, I feel like a big idiot....You want to tie down a boat to your couch? Huh?????????

[John Fazio]

OK, I feel like a big idiot....You want to tie down a boat to your couch? Huh?????????

If I could get the 16ft boat inside the 13ft trailer then YEAH!

I want to bungee my chairs and table to the couch. I just feel weird about wanting the nice stainless hardware for the camper and buying the el cheapo plastic hardware for the boat.

-John

[Sharon Herman]

If I could get the 16ft boat inside the 13ft trailer then YEAH!

I want to bungee my chairs and table to the couch. I just feel weird about wanting the nice stainless hardware for the camper and buying the el cheapo plastic hardware for the boat.

-John

OK, I'm wit you now! hee, hee I must have read your post late at night!

[Per Walthinsen]

We're probably all over the map about keeping it original or not. For me, if it resembles its original state, I've missed something.

For the longest time I was under the impression that FGRV had a hit squad aimed at people like me. I tended to hide in the house and not notice the car with the darkened windows across the street. It's not paranoia when they are actually after you.

Since then I've realized the truth, and now I drill, cut, replace, and modify with a pure heart. It's so liberating.