fishmanmike
Bend, Oregon, USA
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I have done a few more modifications to my camper and thought I would post them up.
The first one was adding a storage compartment under the rear exterior storage . I keep all my leveling blocks in this. It is just an ammo box from the surplus store.
The next mod I made was to add a hatch to better access the basement storage area. It is a Tempress marine hatch and was very easy to install. I cut the hole right in front of one of the floor supports and then added a floor support on the forward edge of the hole just to be safe.
Floor support
I also added two peices of aluminum angle to the exterior fiberglass that is just behind the wheel wells. I occasionally bump this area while loading and am tired of repairing the gel coat. I adhered the metal with silicone sealant.
Thanks for looking!
2007 GMC crewcab, 3/4 ton, Duramax. 2004 northern lite 10-2000. Bend,Oregon
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jamminalong
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Greats mods! Not so sure I like the toe-stubber but maybe a throw carpet over the top will help. Really like the idea of storage for the levelers. Thanks for the ideas!
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fishmanmike
Bend, Oregon, USA
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I actually do have a carpet runner over it. It is low profile and I positioned it in front of the fridge so that I would'nt be half standing on it while cooking.
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GaryT
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Thank you for the ideas! Wanted to make little more use of my basement.
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DonCurley
La Sal, Utah
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I really like the concept of the basement access hatch, but if possible, I would prefer something flush with the floor if that was possible to do.
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sabconsulting
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Great idea - makes all that storage space more usable.
I guess if you did find the hatch being slightly raised was annoying, you could always replace it with a flush one at a later date, maybe just built out of plywood with a flush mounted brass handle.
Steve.
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SoCalDesertRider
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I would definitely want a flush hatch. Other than that, the mods are good. 
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shanty66
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Mike, nice and clean. I have a quicky question, what brand mud flaps are on the truck? I just bought a 2011 Silverado and starting to set her up and I can see that I need wide flaps to protect body. Thanks---LOUIE
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wnjj
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DonCurley wrote:I really like the concept of the basement access hatch, but if possible, I would prefer something flush with the floor if that was possible to do.
If the lid of that hatch is close to flat you could always make the hole oversized and mount it into a subframe so the top ends up flush. I think it would be easier to use the cut-out piece of floor as the door though. Carpet over the whole floor would make it disappear too.
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DonCurley
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wnjj wrote:I think it would be easier to use the cut-out piece of floor as the door though. Carpet over the whole floor would make it disappear too.
I agree ... I think that would work out best.
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