Low Cost Mods

[Mark G]

5 years and 319 replies, this IS a great topic. Here's one of mine. I have the velcro pile in my FWC. I made several of these bags to get stuff off the countertop.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Great use of that velcro strip around the liner top.
Frank

 

[PackRat]

Not really a mod, more of a tool....an old folding WWII era Army shovel with canvas cover will fit in the truck almost anyplace. Good for burying smoldering ashes, digging a hole to bury waste products or getting you out of a jam in soft dirt or snow.

 

[yovik]

This is my go at a cheap side awning. I used ETAV8R's tips and suggested hardware (+/-) for the set-up. I added two gromets to the tarp to get close to the right span.

The poles are from Amazon, and were also suggested on this thread.

The guy-line is reflective paracord, and I'd highly recommend it.

With two guy lines on each of the ground-based poles, and some rubber grommets over the tarp on the truck-based poles, this little awning held up very well in decent afternoon breezes.

 

[Lighthawk]

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This is my go at a cheap side awning. I used ETAV8R's tips and suggested hardware (+/-) for the set-up. I added two gromets to the tarp to get close to the right span.

The poles are from Amazon, and were also suggested on this thread.

The guy-line is reflective paracord, and I'd highly recommend it.

With two guy lines on each of the ground-based poles, and some rubber grommets over the tarp on the truck-based poles, this little awning held up very well in decent afternoon breezes.

Looks like a nice basecamp! I used something similar to save the BBQ zone on a wet Medocino camp out.
I also have a spool of the reflective paracord and it's perfect for clothes lines and guy lines.

 

[craig333]

Inexpensive but having face planted tripping on guy lines I have developed an aversion to them.

 

[nikonron]

I carry these Coleman single burners along with a Partner stove. Made a cheap hanger to store them up under the counter. Ron

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I carry these Coleman single burners along with a Partner stove. Made a cheap hanger to store them up under the counter. Ron

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Nice mod. Neat and out of the way.
Frank

 

[One-derer]

taking notes of these cool ideas

 

[ski3pin]

The power of the sun.........................................

The Lady loves this simple solar powered luci light.

she keeps it tucked in the window for charging. It provides enough light for evening camper chores, reading, and scramble games at the table. Red lights are also available to save your night vision.

 

[MarkBC]

The power of the sun.........................................

The Lady loves this simple solar powered luci light.



she keeps it tucked in the window for charging. It provides enough light for evening camper chores, reading, and scramble games at the table. Red lights are also available to save your night vision.

Very cool. I have one, too, and use mine in just the same way. I keep mine on the dashboard of the truck. I've given a few as gifts -- spreading the light!

 

[TrapperMike]

Nice light. I have one with opaque sides and it throws out a nice diffused light. Forgot it last weekend because it was in the house during a power outage and I didn't have it on my camper gear check list (Now it's on the gear check list).

 

[ETAV8R]

The power of the sun.........................................

The Lady loves this simple solar powered luci light.

she keeps it tucked in the window for charging. It provides enough light for evening camper chores, reading, and scramble games at the table. Red lights are also available to save your night vision.

I have some friends who do mission type work in the south Pacific. These lights are included in each run and given to the native people. Truly amazing that in this day and age that an invention such as this brings so much joy to people who are off the grid for all intents and purposes.

 

[2trout]

The power of the sun.........................................

The Lady loves this simple solar powered luci light.



she keeps it tucked in the window for charging. It provides enough light for evening camper chores, reading, and scramble games at the table. Red lights are also available to save your night vision.

Which seems to work the best, clear or frosted?

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Those lights are great. We have a solar LED lantern but it is a hard one the size of yours extended.
I will have to check them out next time at REI.
Thanks
Frank

 

[mitch h]

I think that my be one of those , gotta have one.

 

[ski3pin]

Which seems to work the best, clear or frosted?

We have the clear and like it

 

[XJINTX]

Funny my son just bought me 2 of these for my Bday... we will test this weekend

 

[Bad Habit]

Also have 3 of the clear, they work great. They do need strong sunlight to recharge, Used them at Halloween for some subtle pathway lighting and with the low sun and clouds up here, couldn't get them to recharge till we finally got some clear skies

 

[badtoytrd]

Here are a few more of my cheap organization mods.

Shoe holder modified

Soap holder

Paper towel holder

Dish towel with velcro