Pimp my 26rr

[rmac04401]

As far as weight I was well under weight the last time I crossed the scales. That was with my bike fully loaded and tanks full. The only thing of weight that I have added since scales were the stabilizers I just added. I had 2765 lbs cargo avail according to sticker.

[mxdad]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

Which vent was this?

That was the one at the tail end of the camper. The one in the bedroom is the same way.....if you stick you hand up there, you can't feel the end of the duct system.

[mxdad]

Originally Posted by extxn

Huh?? We have an attic in the 26RR? Neat!!


I'd like to see the weight tickets for mxdad and rmac trailers going over the scales, would be a tight bet who's will be the heaviest mod adapted ~ LOL.
Meant in good humor guys ~

Funny you asked.... we went to the scales last week and were at 5500# empty with 1000# of hitch weight for a total of around 6500. Now we can't take the 4Wheeler with a full water tank. That leaves just enough for 3 bikes, the generator, and water.

I started researching placing 5k axles and 15" tires on the trailer.....it could be done relatively cheap. I just don't know if the limiting factor is the axles or the frame.

[extxn]

Originally Posted by mxdad

That was the one at the tail end of the camper. The one in the bedroom is the same way.....if you stick you hand up there, you can't feel the end of the duct system.

The heater duct to our bedroom runs underneath the sink cabinet in the bathroom then under the shower pan. Found it when I went under there to straighten out the fresh water fill line. When things warm a bit more, I'm going to straighten out the mess. Looks like they used about 40' too much to snake around everything! A complete tangle of water lines and everything else under there along with the 12 volt pump. The trick will be to pull it from under the shower and get in back into place.

[rmac04401]

Yeah I noticed that when I went to set up my winterizing valve.

[extxn]

Glad to hear about the weight factors of both trailers, makes me feel good about what the DW packs ~ I should have plenty leftover for the trike!

Just have a few minor mods to take care of as soon as I can blaze a path thru 20" of white on the ground which is solid enuff to walk on!
Found something off the cuff ~ at HF, they have a small LED work light (item 62955), swivel head & magnet base, battery operated. Have picked 1 up, going to drill holes for screws and then mount it in the cargo bay. Easy enough to change batteries, won't be needed enough for a hard wired light. The head can be unscrewed from the base if required.

[mxdad]

Originally Posted by extxn

A complete tangle of water lines and everything else under there along with the 12 volt pump. The trick will be to pull it from under the shower and get in back into place.

I would definitely recommend looking at another route. When I added my extra duct, I used 3" ducting (4" is stock) and had a heck of a time routing it under the shower. There isn't a whole lot of room to mess with under there, and I kept tearing the new ducting when I was running it.

[extxn]

Originally Posted by mxdad

I would definitely recommend looking at another route. When I added my extra duct, I used 3" ducting (4" is stock) and had a heck of a time routing it under the shower. There isn't a whole lot of room to mess with under there, and I kept tearing the new ducting when I was running it.

Thanks for the heads-up on that mess! I'll definitely look real close and decide what I'll do.
You should've seen me getting around the bed and under that corner to turn the winterization valves on the water heater!! Thought the DW would have to get the chainsaw to get me outta there, was about ready to dismantle that dang bed frame setup. Just kept thinking ~ breath deep, relax, repeat!!!

[rmac04401]

Originally Posted by extxn

Thanks for the heads-up on that mess! I'll definitely look real close and decide what I'll do.
You should've seen me getting around the bed and under that corner to turn the winterization valves on the water heater!! Thought the DW would have to get the chainsaw to get me outta there, was about ready to dismantle that dang bed frame setup. Just kept thinking ~ breath deep, relax, repeat!!!

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[extxn]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

Another MOD??? [emoji848][emoji848][emoji848][emoji848][emoji848][emoji848]

Not really, but the water heater stuffed up in that corner sure made it hard for a fatboy to get under there and turn the valves! Have thought about doing something with that panel under the closet, maybe it would be easier to take it off and then get to the valves, or maybe the bottom panel in that closet ~ What cha think? Maybe Velcro tabs??

The battery light I mentioned will be just inside the access door where I can turn it on and angle where I might need the light.

Will be adjusting things under the foot of the bed frame anyhow sooner or later. Need space for shoes & clothes hamper! Going to do hang up shelving on her side and normal hangers on my side in the closets.

[rmac04401]

Originally Posted by extxn

Not really, but the water heater stuffed up in that corner sure made it hard for a fatboy to get under there and turn the valves! Have thought about doing something with that panel under the closet, maybe it would be easier to take it off and then get to the valves, or maybe the bottom panel in that closet ~ What cha think? Maybe Velcro tabs??

The battery light I mentioned will be just inside the access door where I can turn it on and angle where I might need the light.

Will be adjusting things under the foot of the bed frame anyhow sooner or later. Need space for shoes & clothes hamper! Going to do hang up shelving on her side and normal hangers on my side in the closets.

I crawl through the cargo door two times a year, since boarded off under bed from the front cargo area. Thinking of a little door on front of base under closet for easier access.

Like I really need another MOD!!! I'll be out of time for any more mods this year. First camping trip is in three weeks.

[mxdad]

For the water heater, I considered cutting out a square, framing it in, and adding a cabinet door for easier access.

[extxn]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

I crawl through the cargo door two times a year, since boarded off under bed from the front cargo area. Thinking of a little door on front of base under closet for easier access.

Like I really need another MOD!!! I'll be out of time for any more mods this year. First camping trip is in three weeks.

Glad someone is getting ready to camp! Still no sign of Spring up this way at all, well ~ with some luck, mud season will kick in shortly.

Instead of a semi-major mod of building a door for the front of the closet base, what about a removable closet bottom? Mine already has a spot cut out for the H2O pump power cord to come thru. Just adapt so pick the bottom 'shelf' up and the valves should be right there.

NO WAY could I crawl in and out through the cargo bay, quite sure the hatch isn't big enough.

[extxn]

Originally Posted by extxn

Glad someone is getting ready to camp! Still no sign of Spring up this way at all, well ~ with some luck, mud season will kick in shortly.

Instead of a semi-major mod of building a door for the front of the closet base, what about a removable closet bottom? Mine already has a spot cut out for the H2O pump power cord to come thru. Just adapt so pick the bottom 'shelf' up and the valves should be right there.

NO WAY could I crawl in and out through the cargo bay, quite sure the hatch isn't big enough.

Humm ~ won't let me edit, meant to say the H2O HEATER, not the pump!
Just thinking the removable bottom would be much easier than adding another 'door' and the need to get between the bed & the wall to reach the valves for winterize/de-winterize process.

[rmac04401]

Originally Posted by extxn

Humm ~ won't let me edit, meant to say the H2O HEATER, not the pump!
Just thinking the removable bottom would be much easier than adding another 'door' and the need to get between the bed & the wall to reach the valves for winterize/de-winterize process.

You could always just cut a 6" x 6" hole in the closet bottom then cut another piece of Luan the size/ dimension of the bottom of closet and just lay in there with a handle or something to get it open.

[extxn]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

You could always just cut a 6" x 6" hole in the closet bottom then cut another piece of Luan the size/ dimension of the bottom of closet and just lay in there with a handle or something to get it open.

Yep, that was the thoughts. Just can't get into mine right now to look & see if the closet bottom could be 'unstapled' or would need to be cut.
As you know, be careful leaving edges on Luan ~ they get sharper over time, at least mine do even if I sand them.

[rmac04401]

Got tired of my but being sore after sitting on. Each couch for a while. So I constructed a new base that resembles the inner workings of a couch. It's still not a recliner but we can at least watch a full movie without feeling we sat on concrete all night
Destruction of bench

New framing

Addition of spring clips

Addition of springs

Tacking on the batting

Adding the dust sheet

Addition of hinges

Screwing it back in place

Covering wood with batting

Looks same as old one reapplied skirting

How it looked folded up. Added another 2x4 to back bracing so it folds much nicer with cushions behind it

[rmac04401]

Washed roof. And ran strip of eternabond tape across the front seam

Perfect day to be out getting trailer ready for season.

[rmac04401]

Also added shelf above the sink. No more stacked high dishes

[mxdad]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

Washed roof. And ran strip of eternabond tape across the front seamAttachment 133688Attachment 133689

Perfect day to be out getting trailer ready for season.

Eternabond is good stuff. I have it on all the seams and openings in the roof (skylights, vent fans, etc.)