SixInTheRoo wrote:


Quick qestion,
I am new to the site and already have a long list of things that I want to do to our Roo but I am unsure of what your last picture is of? Is it some sort of reflector blanket that you snapped on? Any info would be great. Thanks so much

SixInTheRoo wrote:

Thank you so much! I wasn't expecting an answer so quickly. I will add this to the things to google today. I am really excited to have found this site and look forward to sharing our camping adventures!! Thanks again for the help.

SixInTheRoo wrote:

Thank you so much! I wasn't expecting an answer so quickly. I will add this to the things to google today. I am really excited to have found this site and look forward to sharing our camping adventures!! Thanks again for the help.

GeoRoo wrote:

Finally got around to the RV a few weeks ago. All ideas were derived from this forum, so thanks all!

Screen door push bar (so simple yet a necessity):


Assist grab handle:


RV Truck box mod (I choose Husky):


Measuring the frame to box:


welding complete:


Curt Mfg hitch receivers:


frame with spray on bed liner:


Frame test fit:


Spare tire fits under here too!


Spare under frame:


Test fitting box (left room for future bike hitch or accessories):


Mounting bolts:


Done!



Finished left side view by Geo662, on Flickr


Checking ground clearance by Geo662, on Flickr


finished right side view by Geo662, on Flickr


Good ground clearance by Geo662, on Flickr


Curt Mfg hitch receivers by Geo662, on Flickr

And finally, installed snaps to my PUGz:

Pugz with snaps by Geo662, on Flickr


The snaps make installation of 3 PUGz "a snap!" OK, lame, but really it only takes 3-5 minutes to install them now (most of my time is spent climbing up and down the bunk ends).

Thanks all for your great ideas, and to 4Happycampers for the truck box advice!

vr, Geo

I like the snap idea and am going to try and do that on my flagstaff popup

Moderator edit to remove duplicate pictures and correct formatting.

popeye59 wrote:

Those snaps don't interfere with the sealing of the door do they?

GeoRoo wrote:

Leaf-Peeper wrote:


I saw this posting a few nights ago... although it does look pretty and may seem solid and "safe" to you, it did get me wondering that perhaps you might have a mechanical engineer take a peak at this. Maybe you know a relative that’s a mechanical engineer, maybe someone in the neighborhood, or someone at work? Show the engineer each of your pictures of this box and spare tire carrier, explain that you’ll be throwing some stuff inside that box that’ll make it some bit heavier than it is now and that it’s gonna have hit an occasional bump or pothole while traveling down the road. Give a listen and some consideration as to what he/she has to say.