Anyone have a mod for more counterspace 233s?

[thestrangebrew]

During our maiden voyage the only thing we realized we needed more of was counter top space. We new going in that it was lacking, but actually using all of it was a bit of a hastle. Has anyone with a 233s or similar TT done a mod to increase the counter top real estate? I'm looking into a few things but haven't put together anything solid. My wife suggested just getting a few tv trays/stands to use for things like the coffee maker or whatever but I don't find that acceptable for our new unit.

[VinceU]

Can you supply floor plan or pics?


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[rbq]

We bought a 4' long table that we put in front of the couch. This is our extra counter space & additional eating space when we have more of the family with us. When we need the floor space the table stands up on end against the right side of the fridge.

[ParrishCamper]

We also use a 4' long narrow table when needed. Mainly for extra eating room.
I don't like to cook inside so I place towels over the glass stove cover and use that as my extra counter space. What I find frustrating is no electrical outlet except down on the floor next to the stove. Makes it hard to plug a coffee pot in.

[RCCS]

Exactly why we choose the 23IKSS after looking at many Roo models. Was looking at the 21ss first, then the 233ss but soon realized that the counter space was minimal.

[Roocrew1]

My opinion, not much you can do. Some folks have taken the little flip up night stand shelf near the middle bed, and mounted it in front of sink area. We still do our old pop up style, and enjoy setting up some stuff outside on a couple small tables. I even like to keep my coffee pot out there... I try to maintain the outdoorsy camping feeling as much as possible. Putting tables inside would cause problems for our family of 5.

[Shado]

We use something like this:

Amazon.com : Lifetime Personal Table with 30-by-20-Inch Molded Top, White : Folding Tables : Patio, Lawn & Garden

We keep it inside and shift it around as needed (either by the dinette, byt the counter...) where we need it. It's small enough that we can move it almost anywhere.

i do like the idea of the 4ft table though. But with the 2 girls and wanting to give them their own beds the 233S was our only option.

[whitmw]

Go up. Add some kind of free standing shelving to the counters.

[Kuba]

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What counter space??? The 4" space i have??? im thinking of getting one of these sink covers.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by thestrangebrew

During our maiden voyage the only thing we realized we needed more of was counter top space. We new going in that it was lacking, but actually using all of it was a bit of a hastle. Has anyone with a 233s or similar TT done a mod to increase the counter top real estate? I'm looking into a few things but haven't put together anything solid. My wife suggested just getting a few tv trays/stands to use for things like the coffee maker or whatever but I don't find that acceptable for our new unit.

Is your stove top cover (Tin or Glass)? If sheet metal,remove and go the (Wood Cutting Board) Mod. Youroo!!

[MuddauberE]

Originally Posted by rbq

We bought a 4' long table that we put in front of the couch. This is our extra counter space & additional eating space when we have more of the family with us. When we need the floor space the table stands up on end against the right side of the fridge.

This is what I was looking into. CW sells a table that folds down pretty small but looks like it makes a pretty decent coffee table. With the floor real-estate in front of the couch, I think this is the route we are going to go.

We also looked into adding folding shelves on the side of fridge next to the dining table. Ones that fold flat and will stay out of the way of the slide-out. Another idea was to set something up inside like there is outside with the table that attaches next to the grill. Many ideas but nothing implemented yet. Just thought I'd share them.

[MuddauberE]

Here is what I'm looking at getting
Folding Coffee Table - Walnut - Four Corners D32-0004 - Tables - Camping World

[thestrangebrew]

Thanks for the responses everyone. My stove top is glass so we put a towel over it and then used it as countertop space. I had to move the dinette closer to the front bunk to use as a coffee station and breakfast nook for my daughter to eat breakfast. One day i just set up the coffee maker outside and that worked fairly well.

I was thinking of making something on a hinge where a table of sorts swings up, but also swings out so that it sits in front of the stove. Basically makes an L shape counter top. I have no idea if they make those hinges, and I'm not very mechanically inclined lol.

VinceU - here's a link to the floorplan: http://www.forestriverinc.com/images...large/233S.jpg

[Shado]

Mine is glass and we use the sink cover over it and throw the coffee maker and other odds and ends there.

This has me thinking of a mod....have to take some measurements and see. Want to see if I can build a removable counter to fit over the sofa. If you know it wont be needed that would be a huge amount of space. If it's needed I want it to be easily removable......oh fun fun

[MuddauberE]

Oops. Wrong post ignore this comment

[VinceU]

So here is a shot in the dark- how about two vertical poles with flanges both ends. Secure to the floor and ceiling on flange ends. These are mounted to end of sofa side of doorway. Fabricate a lightweight counter section fit with hinges to the poles and a swing down leg. I have no dimensions but it seems it could be 24" deep by 26" wide useful space only owhen you need it.



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[johnleann]

Looking at the floor plan of your model, I would think that a folding shelf on the side of the fridge near the slide would be your best bet.

I did a folding shelf on the side of our stove cabinet that is one of those particle board shelves with the veneer on it. Think it is about 12" wide but had to cut it to length since it was longer than the stove cabinet was deep. Just put the cut end toward the slide and no one can tell it has been cut. With the fridge being a deeper cabinet in your case, you probably won't have to cut the premade shelf at all. Got everything I needed at Home Depot.

[Roocrew1]

Checkout this site for hinges, and go to Home Depot and get a melamine shelf board and cut to specs... Or, have a handy friend do it!

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[MOD Guy]

You could also try a small roll around island, and just park it where needed.

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[BeagleIL]

Our 233S came with a small table that hangs outside on a channel. I bought a section of the same channel and mounted it in front of the sink. So now I can put that shelf there. It isn't much but it does help... We also will sometimes put our coffee maker up by the TV since there is an outlet there.


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