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Old 07-06-2014, 02:00 PM   #1
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2013 Roo 233s Hidden Storage

I discovered some hidden storage in the back of the Roo today. There is an access door at the rear of the Roo where we tend to keep the water hoses and electric cords. To the right side of the cubby hole is that thin divider that rockwood likes to use to hide what's behind something. I took a few camera shots to see what was on the other side and low and behold, nothing. Just access to hoses and electric where rockwood decided to be lazy and not attach hoses or attempt to be pretty. Just the spot to put longer decking boards that I like to use for leveling. I wonder how hard it is to put an access door on the other side?
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Old 07-09-2014, 07:14 PM   #2
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I do remember a post somewhere in the ROO MODS titled area where a person took that small rear square door out and replaced it with a larger rectangular one to gain easier/more access to that space. Another poster stated he might add another cargo access door to the "door side" of his ROO just to gain access to that space behind the shower for his fishing poles. I haven't gotten up to courage to "cut into" the exterior walls and add a new door but am chomping at the bit to find some way to access all that extra space you are talking about. Wonder if anyone can reply/post what "adding a new cargo" door entails?
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YUP just found someone else chasing the same idea!

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Old 07-09-2014, 10:50 PM   #4
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I guess ill wait for that picture, but installing that access door shouldn't be too hard. Just cutting a hole the right size and then screwing and caulking the access door in place. Looking that any of the existing doors, it seems simple. There is a lot of room back there as you can see from my photos. Would be easier if I had an access door . Either a longer on in the back, or a smaller on on the side like he was saying. Not sure why they didn't better utilize this space, seems simple to me....... Famous last words
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I'll see if I can swing by the farm where my trailer is at and snap some pictures of the door I put in. I bought the door on Ebay from this guy:

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The door I bought is 11" wide by 20" tall. Fairly easy once I had the door to create a template to put on the outside of the trailer. Drilled a half inch hole through the wall so I could put my saber saw blade through. I used blue painters tape all around the cut line so that my saw wouldn't leave any marks. Then I said a prayer and cut away. The saber saw cut through the inner and outer walls, along with the layer of insulation like it was butter. I didn't use any silicone as I had picked up a role of butyl tape at the local RV dealer. Sealed tight and haven't had any issue with water getting in.

I think the best past is that I can put anything I want in the compartment and not have to try and get it out through the factory door when the bunk is down.
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Old 07-10-2014, 03:16 AM   #6
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AWESOME reply Mark...thanks for the notes about your install, I will be chasing things like MuddauberE stated..."famous last words"!
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Old 07-11-2014, 07:10 PM   #7
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I like the idea of having one on the side. I believe on the 2013 Roo 233s, the opening will only hold a door about 11" x 16" due to the side marker light. I just measured and this might be the limit. Just a heads up.
I just thought, . It might be possible to mount the side marker light on the door so you can install a bigger door.......


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Hopefully I'll snap a picture on Monday of the 11x20 on my 2013 233S...


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Old 07-11-2014, 08:42 PM   #9
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That would be awesome. Trying to find an 11x20, not easy
Can you tell me if the opening is 11x20 or is that the outside measurements?

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OK! Here we go. First I want to say that there are some vital components to the trailer hiding in that space. There are water lines that are exposed when you open up the space. I think they sectioned it off to make sure you don't do anything that could rupture or cause harm to those lines. I just make sure that I'm not tossing anything in there to cause any issues. And really, I don't toss anything into the other compartments either. I try to treat my trailer with respect as I intend to have it a long time!

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thanks a ton for the pics. I photo explains a lot and I can see more detail. I did notice the water lines being exposed on mine and was thinking about how to re-route them. You said the door you installed was 11x20. Do you remember if that was the opening dimensions or the entire outside edge dimensions? Finding a door of those dimensions has not been easy.
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Do you remember if that was the opening dimensions or the entire outside edge dimensions? Finding a door of those dimensions has not been easy.
So sorry - I do not remember what is was for this door. But most cargo doors that I see now on eBay indicate that the stated size is the "cut-out" dimension and NOT the size of the actual door. I should have measured when I was down at my trailer but didn't think about it. I should have held a tape measure up against it for the pictures.... And in this case - size does matter.

If you look at the outside pictures, you'll see that the door frame butts up against the side marker light in the lower left corner. Any further to the rear of the camper and it will interfere with the light. Then if you look at the inside picture you'll see that if you try any further to the front of the camper, the frame will actually interfere with the interior back wall of the shower. And you have the same problems with height. The door any lower will once again run into the side marker light. Any higher and it runs into the wooden shelf area that runs along the back bunk. As it is, when I made the cut, I removed a section of the 1"x1" cleat that is made to support that wood. It still has the cleats on the long edges and that part of the camper it the most inaccessible part. My daughter puts her dolls or stuffed animals there when she is sleeping so I'm not worried about it collapsing or anything.

All in all, I got VERY lucky when I purchased this door. I made a template of the cut out and taped it to the outside of the camper. I drilled a pilot hole through the wall and then used that to do measurements on the inside to see what the cutout would interfere with. That's how I knew I needed to butt up against the marker light. Then I adjusted the template, measured about 10 more times, said a prayer, and went to work with the saber saw. It cut through the wall like a hot knife through butter so I had to be careful it didn't get away from me.

All in all, the best mod I've ever done!
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Thanks for the input. I think it will be the best mod I'll add as well. The current being the underbody storage bins made from 5" hollowed fencing posts. I love those things .
I really appreciate you being detailed on how right it was to fit the door. I'll continue to look for a door. That seller you mentioned seems to have a lot. I'll just wait and see when he posts a new one. There is. 12x20 he's selling but with how tight the fit is, it won't work. I can't wait to get this one together.

My other idea was to move the spare and put a longer door along the back. This would be pretty easy but still difficult to access things while the bunk end it down. Oh well, we'll see .


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If you can wait until a door becomes available, I would highly recommend that before putting a larger door on the back. Being able to walk up to the side of the camper and get stuff out of that space easily when the bunk is down is HUGE.

Maybe you can find something smaller... I found a 19x12 which would allow the extra width.... But it is textured instead of smooth.

Or even a 17x14???


This company looks like they can make any size. But it probably comes at any cost too...
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I think I have 2 11x20's left over from a project sitting in my garage.


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Well look at that! I do have 2 11x20 and a smaller 8.5x13.5
That's the size of the cutout needed. I cleaned this one but the other 2 are just as filthy.
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ABSOLUTELY AWESOME MARK! Thanks so much for sharing I can see my next mod already brewing for my ROO too!
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Well look at that! I do have 2 11x20 and a smaller 8.5x13.5
That's the size of the cutout needed. I cleaned this one but the other 2 are just as filthy.
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I hear the keys are a pretty hot item...I suppose you'd want those, too!


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