23RB Mods and Gadgets

[VinceN]

After 2 years of owning and enjoying our 2015 23RB, I believe we are close to being done with our "To Do List!" At this very moment, I can only think of two more things I want/need to do and that is mount our guitar and ukulele hooks somewhere and make a drop down shelf for the side of the couch.

I thought it would be nice to take a moment and post some pictures of our mods and a few of the gadgets that work for us. I also want to thank everyone who contributes to this forum because a lot of our ideas and decisions on certain things were made from reading your comments or looking at your pictures.

My DH sawed a hole in the bathroom closet to make me a clothes hamper.


Looking into the clothes hamper with the storage door open underneath just for some light so I could take a better picture.


Stacked two plastic storage drawer units on top of one another for better use of the deep closet space.


Hung a hand towel ring.


For traveling purpose only, we use an expandable curtain rod along with packaging bubbles to keep items in the medicine cabinet upright.


Purchased two Pop A Toothbrush holders instead of having a toothbrush holder on the countertop.


Put up hooks for wet towels and also had to use a door stop so the closet door would not hit the hooks.


Just installed the Oxygenics shower head yesterday and can't wait to try it out tomorrow. Also, you can see the expandable shower rod that we use in the shower to dry wet items.


Curved plastic tub/shower guard.


We use Command Hooks all over the camper.

[VinceN]

Double Command Hook used as a razor holder.


DH wanted speakers in the bathroom, so he mounted them on both sides of the sink cabinet.


In this photo you can see we use Command Hooks for the pot holders and as storage for the sink covers along the side wall next to the stove. I would like to point out the space we opened above the microwave for my frying pans. I am using a candle sleeve as a utensil holder due to the space being very narrow behind the cooktop. Also, mounted a paper towel holder on the vent top.


Spice rack above the window and shelves in the overhead cabinets.


Mounted Command Hooks under the kitchen sink on the cabinet door to hang my cutting boards and storage basket for cleaning items. Also, I use a magazine rack attached to the side wall with Velcro to store my kitchen wrap and storage baggies.


We made a fold down shelf to use as additional counter space or table when sitting on the couch.


Picture of the shelf when not in use.


Added hinges and a door knob on the panel under the refrigerator for easier access.


Added a basket in the space above the stereo to hold dvd's, our iPod and wires for hookup.


This wasn't anything major but it really added much needed space. We moved the center divider under the couch about 5" closer to the ducting so we could store our fold up table under there.

[VinceN]

Purchased a blackout curtain from Walmart, cut it up and made room darkener curtains for the windows.


Used a piece of the blackout curtain to cover the skylight on extremely hot days.


Installed a Closetmaid cabinet to store our shoes. If you look to the left of the cabinet you will see a dimmer switch, which is connected to the lamp, so we no longer have to walk into a dark trailer. We also mounted a push bar on the screen door.


I found the perfect trash can at Lowe's. It is very narrow and not in the way when walking into the bedroom.


Added coat hooks to the left of the door.


In the bedroom we hung a tv and a shelf above the tv to hold a dvd player. Also, mounted a mirror next to the window and hung the broom and dustpan using Command Hooks.


I purchased 2 single plastic storage drawer units to use on both sides of the bed.


Installed wire shelving in both bedroom closets.


Using 2 eye hooks and a bungee cord I was able to store my tabletop ironing board under the bed.


Cut and mounted a hanging shoe bag under the bed using industrial Velcro.

[RickAE]

2 thumbs up for your mods. Peggy really likes the laundry shoot. Guess I know whats next for me to make

[VinceN]

Used 2x4's to support the center of the bed.


We just installed the Alfa AWUS036NH 802.11n Wireless USB Wi-Fi Adapter and R36 3G & Wifi USB extender.


On the roof we mounted the Winegard Wingman and just sitting in our driveway we picked up 8 more tv stations. Not pictured is the MaxxAir 2 vent cover over the bathroom fan.


Made a drying rack using PVC.


Installed bug covers over all the openings.


Nothing beats the Andersen Levelers! I would have to say that they are totally worth the $$$!!

[VinceN]

Originally Posted by RickAE

2 thumbs up for your mods. Peggy really likes the laundry shoot. Guess I know whats next for me to make

I don't even want to think about what I would do without it! She would appreciate it sooooo much!!!!!

[bansai]

WOW! Excellent job on all the mods! How long did it take you guys to get all of that done?

[John H]

Great job, lots of good ideas.

[VinceN]

Originally Posted by bansai

WOW! Excellent job on all the mods! How long did it take you guys to get all of that done?

A few of the mods were done within a few months after bringing it home. Things like the hamper, bed support, Closetmaid cabinet, space above the microwave, the extra hooks and everything in the bedroom were done so we could be comfortable on a planned 4 week vacation. The husband and I are retired and unfortunately for him, I am always looking for new ideas.

[ctbailey]

Originally Posted by VinceN

I don't even want to think about what I would do without it! She would appreciate it sooooo much!!!!!

Yeah, but is there a laundry elf, too?
[emoji3]


Craig Bailey
New England
2007 Chevy 2500HD crew
2015 Jayco Jayflight 32BHDS

[DeeBee]

Vince, can I ask how you hung the mirror? I have been wanting to put one up.
Thanks for any help you can offer!

[VinceN]

Originally Posted by DeeBee

Vince, can I ask how you hung the mirror? I have been wanting to put one up.
Thanks for any help you can offer!

We used 6 mirror mounting hardware that I picked up at Lowe's in the Home Décor department by the wall mirrors. I used two on each side except for the left side due to it being so close to the wall.

[VinceN]

Made a fruit and vegetable basket this week using 2 baskets from the Dollar Tree and some chain that we had. As you can see in the picture, the weight was no problem for the hook in the bottom of the cabinet.

[VinceN]

One other mod this week that was badly needed was to find a place to hang my husbands parlor guitar. Placing it above the window in the bedroom area made it an out of the way place that never needs moved unless to be played.

[Rivercityjeff]

Thanks for sharing your mods.

Our 23RB has incorporated similar mods.

Our best mod was the digital thermostat or was it the battery disconnect switch on the battery box?

[Freedom]

Wow! What a great post! We have the same camper. Thanks for sharing these ideas.

[Iraq 69]

Where did you get your shoe caddy that is mounted to your bed?
Thanks

[Jay2504]

Those are some great looking mods! I will be stealing some of them for sure. Jay

[VinceN]

Originally Posted by Iraq 69

Where did you get your shoe caddy that is mounted to your bed?
Thanks

I just took a hanging shoe caddy that I purchased second hand, and cut it by rows to mount under the bed using heavy duty velcro.

[Square Dance Camper]

Also have the 23rb and opened up the cabinet above the microwave, but there's no "shelf" over the microwave to store anything. What did you do to this space to make it useable?