Hi folks,
As a followup to my 4/14/2012 post of the same name in this forum, here are pics of some more of our Grandby Shell improvements, described in order of their appearance below: A homebuilt exterior Reflectix wrap for layering over the Grandby's popup vinyl, cost about $40 in materials and 7 hours of time to cut the appropriate window passages and apply industrial stick-on velcro; it's ~37' long and 24" high to precisely envelop the popup surface area, and rolls up into a tight, 4-lb, 12" diameter bundle; we expect to use it only for the very chilly, toasty, or stormy weather that it was designed to target; a cheap alternative to an arctic-pack for those so inclined, and no resulting interior condensation (because it mounts on the outside); thanks go to MarkBC for the original inspiration for what we set out to do; subsequent shots show the various window configs: storm flaps, awning style for gentle rain or full sun, and fully open. Other shots: An upper shelf added to our lower cabinet. Our two cats' water and food bowls velcro'd to the cabinet surface. Cats' high-sided litter box. See-through clothing organizers in the upper loft, more sense for us than suitcases or other options. A soft guitar case allows me to bring along my well-used 1970 Martin D-28 in the upper loft, it's sure great being able to play my trusty axe while out and about. Leftover pieces of Reflectix from the wrap were used to make an ice-chest cover that helps keep the cooler's ice from melting so fast. A front fork lockdown mounted on the right-hand outer side of the cargo step allows me to skewer my mountain bike forks at a right angle to the rest of the bike, for more efficient space utilization and solid contact with the truck/camper unit . U-bolts and two-sided velcro straps provide the rear bike wheel with a flexible but secure lockdown on the left-hand outer side of the cargo step. More pics to come one of these days when time permits. We're sure enjoying our ability to get way way out in the Wild West boondocks in Grandby high style; it's many large steps up in comfort and amenities from our previous tent-camping.
RicoV
As a followup to my 4/14/2012 post of the same name in this forum, here are pics of some more of our Grandby Shell improvements, described in order of their appearance below: A homebuilt exterior Reflectix wrap for layering over the Grandby's popup vinyl, cost about $40 in materials and 7 hours of time to cut the appropriate window passages and apply industrial stick-on velcro; it's ~37' long and 24" high to precisely envelop the popup surface area, and rolls up into a tight, 4-lb, 12" diameter bundle; we expect to use it only for the very chilly, toasty, or stormy weather that it was designed to target; a cheap alternative to an arctic-pack for those so inclined, and no resulting interior condensation (because it mounts on the outside); thanks go to MarkBC for the original inspiration for what we set out to do; subsequent shots show the various window configs: storm flaps, awning style for gentle rain or full sun, and fully open. Other shots: An upper shelf added to our lower cabinet. Our two cats' water and food bowls velcro'd to the cabinet surface. Cats' high-sided litter box. See-through clothing organizers in the upper loft, more sense for us than suitcases or other options. A soft guitar case allows me to bring along my well-used 1970 Martin D-28 in the upper loft, it's sure great being able to play my trusty axe while out and about. Leftover pieces of Reflectix from the wrap were used to make an ice-chest cover that helps keep the cooler's ice from melting so fast. A front fork lockdown mounted on the right-hand outer side of the cargo step allows me to skewer my mountain bike forks at a right angle to the rest of the bike, for more efficient space utilization and solid contact with the truck/camper unit . U-bolts and two-sided velcro straps provide the rear bike wheel with a flexible but secure lockdown on the left-hand outer side of the cargo step. More pics to come one of these days when time permits. We're sure enjoying our ability to get way way out in the Wild West boondocks in Grandby high style; it's many large steps up in comfort and amenities from our previous tent-camping.
RicoV
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