Crabman Mods

**Crabman** · 02-29-2012, 05:28 PM

I thought I would put all my mods in one thread so they can all be easily accessed instead of being spread across several threads. I can also update the thread as necessary. After all, we`re never done with our mods now are?

Water pump silencing and accumulator tank mod:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...PUMP+SILENCING

Front storage insulation, luan finish, hangars:

Battery disconnect switch:

Vortex Fan upgrade:

**Crabman** · 02-29-2012, 05:32 PM

Frig fan, pic borrowed from tafische:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...highlight=frig

Curt Class V Hitch Upgrade:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...t=hitch+update

Reese Spring bar, Hitch Head and Dual Cam upgrade:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...ght=reese+dual

Others include:

Barker VIP 3000 Jack
Barker 22 tote with 10" pneumatic wheel mod
Wireless weather station
Articulating TV mount in bedroom, 19" TV
Imitation Chrome plastic Hub covers
LED Puck lights in front and rear storage compartments
Crab signs
Va Campers index flag

Quahog · 02-29-2012, 05:58 PM

I really like what you did with the front storage and the accumulator. I have to work on those areas too. Did you block off the storage area to segregate access to the under-the-bed area or did your TT come like that?

My battery box currently looks the same as yours too with the same type of switch. It works well until I change out my single 12V for two 6Vs (coming soon).

**Crabman** · 02-29-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Quahog

I really like what you did with the front storage and the accumulator. I have to work on those areas too. Did you block off the storage area to segregate access to the under-the-bed area or did your TT come like that?

My battery box currently looks the same as yours too with the same type of switch. It works well until I change out my single 12V for two 6Vs (coming soon).

My trailer came with the partition in the front pass through under the bed that you see in the pic. But it was unfinished. So I filled it in with 3/4 block insulation and then covered it with luan. There is another under bed storage area behind the partition. I wanted to keep the bed and bedroom a bit warmer for those cold Fall camping trips. But there is still a gap between the mattress and the nightstand where cold air can enter. I can close that off with a small towel or such. You can see I also insulated the bottom of the bed, but still have not finished that off with luan yet.

Lady Fitzgerald · 02-29-2012, 06:20 PM

When I saw the title of this thread, I thought Nambarc had made some changes to Crabman.

**Crabman** · 02-29-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

When I saw the title of this thread, I thought Nambarc had made some changes to Crabman.

nambarC was a big help in compiling this thread. I should have mentioned that in the credits.

Lady Fitzgerald · 02-29-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Crabman

nambarC was a big help in compiling this thread. I should have mentioned that in the credits.

You definitely should have. Otherwise, it might have not been just his finger up his nose.

Murphie · 03-01-2012, 02:15 AM

Lee, Great job on the mods! I like the way you finished the storage area. At the top of your storage area you have some boards stored. Are these your crab signs? I saw a real neat sliding storage drawer a guy made for the back of his truck using 3" castors. I want to make something similar for my truck and also for the pass thru storage. The guy has a website called "there's a better way".

**Crabman** · 03-01-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphie

Lee, Great job on the mods! I like the way you finished the storage area. At the top of your storage area you have some boards stored. Are these your crab signs? .

That is actually sheets of foam insulation that is attached to the underside of the bed. I used gorilla glue and a strip of luan to hold it in place. My intention is to cover it entirely in luan but I`m concerned the bed may be so heavy it will be difficult to lift, even though luan is fairly light weight.

Quahog · 03-01-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Crabman

My trailer came with the partition in the front pass through under the bed that you see in the pic. But it was unfinished. So I filled it in with 3/4 block insulation and then covered it with luan. There is another under bed storage area behind the partition. I wanted to keep the bed and bedroom a bit warmer for those cold Fall camping trips. But there is still a gap between the mattress and the nightstand where cold air can enter. I can close that off with a small towel or such. You can see I also insulated the bottom of the bed, but still have not finished that off with luan yet.

You're right, of course. Mine is also partitioned off. I must have been sleepy when I typed that. I knew yours looked different so I guess it was the luan that threw me. It's always bothered me (a little) that you can access that area with the common 751 storage key and push up on the bed to gain access to the inside. I may try to devise some sort of locking mechanism for that, along with changing out those common locks for something more secure. In my spare time of course. LOL

Rustic Eagle · 03-01-2012, 08:04 AM

Lee,

All great and functional MODS! I have yet to add the frig fan, or quiet down my pump........., maybe this year.

I wish I could keep my pass through storage area as clean as yours

Bob

**Crabman** · 03-01-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

Lee,

All great and functional MODS! I have yet to add the frig fan, or quiet down my pump........., maybe this year.

I wish I could keep my pass through storage area as clean as yours

Bob

Bob, that mod was done two years ago. Believe me, it aint that clean now!

I got the pump quieting mod idea from your buddy Les. Before it was mounted to the wall, and was VERY LOUD! You could hear it several campsites away, not to mention when someone used water for the head at 2 am and you are laying in the bed!

**Crabman** · 03-01-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Quahog

. It's always bothered me (a little) that you can access that area with the common 751 storage key and push up on the bed to gain access to the inside. I may try to devise some sort of locking mechanism for that, along with changing out those common locks for something more secure. In my spare time of course. LOL

Yes that is one drawback to the universal 751 keys and having a front pass through storage with the bed over it. If you are in the storage door, you are in the trailer!

But I suppose anyone that determined to get in will do it anyway. These things are not exactly Fort Knox.

Quahog · 03-01-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Crabman

Yes that is one drawback to the universal 751 keys and having a front pass through storage with the bed over it. If you are in the storage door, you are in the trailer!

But I suppose anyone that determined to get in will do it anyway. These things are not exactly Fort Knox.

Agreed but it's like leaving a laptop sitting on the front seat of your car. Why make it easy, eh?

**Crabman** · 03-01-2012, 08:35 AM

I guess if we just lay on the bed all the time they can`t get in.

At least not if I`m on it! I`ve seen where folks have changed out the locks, probably not a big expense.

Seann45 · 03-01-2012, 08:46 AM

GRRRRrrrr every time I see water pump photos I get upset...I have to get at my pump through a TINY 6" hole... I dont work well in tight areas...

Lady Ann · 03-01-2012, 04:54 PM

Pics of the Crab Sign, please?

Love the insulation in the pass through. Guess what else I just added to hubby's list.

Chakara · 03-02-2012, 11:36 PM

The water pump silencing is the one that has me excited. Not difficult but likely high gain.

I also love the hooks in the front compartment. Yet another DOH - why didn't I think of that.

Both likely done before first camp this year in April...

-Chak

**Crabman** · 03-03-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Ann

Pics of the Crab Sign, please?

Love the insulation in the pass through. Guess what else I just added to hubby's list.

I`ll try to post the crab sign pics.

Where you have an Eagle, your front pass through storage area may already be finished off, unlike the Jayflights which are not finished on the partition.

1979w72 · 03-03-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crabman

I`ll try to post the crab sign pics.

Where you have an Eagle, your front pass through storage area may already be finished off, unlike the Jayflights which are not finished on the partition.

Unfortunately not. Here's a pic of Lady Ann's pass through. And yes, it's my list that grew

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