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Date:         Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:03:33 -0600
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar
              modification?
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <86476e2505081209263c880445@mail.gmail.com>
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> RE: Storage with top bunk out > The space up there is 5 1/2" high, just right to partition with > 6"x1/2" finished lumber (actually 5 1/2" wide). I store tarps, solar > shower, small tools, books, video, sandals, a box with misc. hardware > and wire and electrical connectors, shower pump and hose, maps and > tour books for areas I'm not in but travel to on occasion, etc. > Mostly stuff that I only pull out when parked with the top up. The > forward compartment (12" deep with fold down door in front) is > reserved for things I know I might need without popping the top, the > small tools I mentioned, the books, sandals, flashlights, etc. > The partitions are about six inches in from the edges along the side, > about ten inches from the back. My camera tripod in a soft case goes > on one side and can be extracted with the top down, a walking stick on > the other. Umbrella also. With the top up the wooden partitions act > as a base for placing larger heavy things up there without crushing > the permanent contents. It's worked very well and much better than > the two long plastic storage bins I was using before. I've seen other > Westy owners with similar setups, store clothes, food, anything you > want. > BTW, I believe that the total for all lumber and parts (hinge, > latches) was under $20

Cool! Thanks for the info.

I guess the only drawback is it precludes sleeping accommodations for any other overnite guests, except for the one(s) you want to sleep w?

Grin,

Tom


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