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fulltimin

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Posted: 01/07/21 09:38pm

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I also started work on a prototype setup for the rear shelf, which will go beneath the rear window cover.

Let's assume that the window behind the plywood is a wall. My shelf is 1/2" plywood, and as you can see, I routed out a portion so that a piece of 1/8" thick plywood will sit in there and the plywood will still be flush with the wall.

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fulltimin

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Posted: 01/07/21 09:43pm

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When the shelf is pulled into the upright position, the hinged piece of 1/8" thick plywood will automatically fall down into this position.

The only hardware needed is a hinge, as gravity will do the rest. When putting the shelf back into the down position, all I need to do is push the 1/8" plywood back up into position, and the 1/2" plywood shelf will fold down easily.

I do plan on using one of these towards each end of the shelf, so between the 2 of them, they should hold the shelf nicely, and out of the way when not in use.

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Posted: 01/08/21 05:40am

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Where does all the equipment required to "put on her face" go when the table is folded down. Sounds like a lot of work to move it to and from the shelf everyday.

What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
Can't we all just get along?

fulltimin

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Posted: 01/08/21 10:13pm

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Bill.Satellite wrote:

Where does all the equipment required to "put on her face" go when the table is folded down. Sounds like a lot of work to move it to and from the shelf everyday.

That's actually a good question. Currently, almost none of her "put your face on" items are on the counter. Almost everything is in a small cabinet behind a mirror above the sink area.

Using a drawer to the left of where the shelf will be will hold her "stuff". She doesn't use much makeup, so it won't take up much space.

fulltimin

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Posted: 01/10/21 09:52pm

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Had a family day yesterday with the son, and it was great. It's always a good time when family visits.

Anywhooooooo.......

Went to the close Lowes store, 3 miles, instead of the 8 miles to the Depot, and looked for hinges.

I ended up buying a pair of these to use with the shelf at the rear of the coach. They are 1 - 1/16" and are 30 inches long. Got 2 of them.

Yes, we are decorated for Valentines day.........

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Posted: 01/10/21 09:58pm

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This is what I was confronted with. The 2 with the red arrows were the same width, but different lengths.

The one at the bottom was 12" long, and the one at the top was 30" long.

Prices? $6.48 for 12", and $7.98 for the 30" one. 2.5 times longer for a mere $1.50. Whoda thunk?

Yes, they are identical, except for the length. Same width, same thickness, same finish - everything, including the same manufacturer. Go figure.

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Posted: 01/10/21 10:00pm

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Posted: 01/11/21 10:02pm

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I think we may have completed our list of kitchen appliances that are on our "must have" list. This is for fulltiming use.

Our first is a 3 burner cooktop, powered by propane.

We also have a convection oven which doubles as a toaster. There is a newer version of the one we have, which also serves as an oven, a toaster, a dehydrator, and an air fryer. There are about 13 different settings on the upgraded one, and I must say "I want one"!

In addition, we use a microwave frequently for reheating small amounts of food.

We also use an Instant Pot frequently.

We have a small portable blender, used daily, as well as a bread making machine that we use at least twice a week, plus at times making pizza dough, or dough for rolls, buns, or bagels, which get made in the portable electric oven.

We also use a Keurig coffee maker on a daily basis.

Our frying pan is of the non-stick variety, along with a few T304 surgical stainless steel pots for cooking things like pasta and veggies.

Along with that is my newest best friend - a vacuum food saver. I have discovered that most foods actually last muuuuuch longer in a vacuum sealed bag than food that is stored without vacuum packaging. In some cases, food that would have gone bad in 1 month have lasted 4 - 6 months! Yay!

As a result, I have created a few cardboard replicas of some of these items, so I know where and how they will fit.

Wahoo!