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02-24-2013, 03:37 PM
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X17Z front storage mod
I know this has been done by several, but it is a really cool mod. A few notes though, if you opt to do this mod, be mindful of what you store in here. The X17Z tends to be very "tongue heavy", my first "ready to camp" CAT scale weigh showed 620lbs of TW! It really should be around 525 max(15% of 3500), it's very easy to go over that. All we have in here is a homemade ladder golf game, about 15lbs, it will also come in useful when camping. I was originally going to put a shelf in here, but opted to hold off on that since it works for our purpose as is. I did run some 1 x 3's to give a little more support to the front wall.
  
One more project done and one day closer to actually using this thing.
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2011 Jayco X17Z(traded in)
2010 Jayco Jay Series 1207(traded for the 17Z)
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71 CC 6.0L/3.73
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Reese "Pro Series" 800lb Trunnion WDH w/sway control
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02-24-2013, 04:48 PM
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Nice to have access to that area. I have done it, but I lined it and placed a shelf at the seat level of the dinette seat level. We only store bedding in that hold. In my signature line click on “dinette Rebuild” to see the details.
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02-24-2013, 04:58 PM
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I do like the shelf idea, I still may end up doing it.
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2013 Starcraft Travel Star 229TB
2011 Jayco X17Z(traded in)
2010 Jayco Jay Series 1207(traded for the 17Z)
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71 CC 6.0L/3.73
ITBC
Reese "Pro Series" 800lb Trunnion WDH w/sway control
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02-24-2013, 07:27 PM
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I only keep light weight items in the front "trunk".
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Tracy from Central PA
2010 Jayco 17Z Ex-Port
2004 Ford Explorer V8 with the tow package
2010 Camping Stats
Nights Camping 132 - Nights Camping in My Z 102
2011 Camping Stats
Nights Camping 107
2012 Camping Stats
Nights camping 133 - Nights camping in my Z 128
2013 Camping Stats
Nights Camping 66 Nights
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03-02-2013, 08:09 AM
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tlhdoc-- Like i said before, your a genious for finding/ building that space for stuff like the light weight, bulky, bedding Larry
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09-16-2013, 11:29 AM
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This is a mod we would like to do - how is that panel at the bunk edge affixed? Glued or with fasteners? Is it difficult to remove?
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09-16-2013, 03:59 PM
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It is stapled on, it's not to difficult to remove, just take your time. I also took a belt sander to each end of the shelf to shorten it just a hair, it was rubbing on the walls before.
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2013 Starcraft Travel Star 229TB
2011 Jayco X17Z(traded in)
2010 Jayco Jay Series 1207(traded for the 17Z)
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71 CC 6.0L/3.73
ITBC
Reese "Pro Series" 800lb Trunnion WDH w/sway control
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09-16-2013, 07:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by amabee
It is stapled on, it's not to difficult to remove, just take your time. I also took a belt sander to each end of the shelf to shorten it just a hair, it was rubbing on the walls before.
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Great - we will give it a try.
Thanks
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09-16-2013, 07:57 PM
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If you remove the 4 or so screws that secure the white dust/bug cover from the bunk hinge area and the two screws that secure the black web straps that keep the mattress up while traveling you can lift the entire finished board that is shown hinged.
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09-16-2013, 11:47 PM
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Nice mod, and well implemented by the looks of it.
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Enrico and Donna + 2 kids
RAM 2500 + Jayco Jay Flight 25BHS
Mods Done:
Black tank Quick-e Flush, MaxxAir Vent cover, TV bracket and LCD TV, added Slideout awning, bunk ladder, added socket and reading light to top bunk, added bathroom fan switch near light switch, insulated all externally accessible storage, sealed pass through storage from interior of trailer, LED lights throughout, added LED lights to storage compartments
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09-17-2013, 07:38 AM
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The one thing that I would recommend is cutting the top board same width as the bunk and not leaving it wall to wall, it is give you a larger opening. Larry
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09-17-2013, 12:24 PM
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Jagiven & 19H F250 - thanks for the insights. Looking forward to getting this mod done!
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