Black95
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falconbrother wrote:Here's the van I'm starting with:..........
Looking good! When you start modifying it and converting it into a camper, start a new thread and keep us informed of what you are doing to it.
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Black95
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Based on information I found on postings by other camper van conversions, I modified my center console box for my Porta-Potti. I cut the top off and added a hinge so that it can lift up. This way I do not have to slide the Porta-Potti out at night when we use it. It also gives me more floor space at night.
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garmp
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That's pretty much how we did ours, and for the same reason, although our "honey bucket" is of the older style.
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Black95
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That looks familiar. I think your posting was where I got the idea to modify my console. I really like the extra cup holders you built into it. Thanks.
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garmp1 wrote:That's pretty much how we did ours, and for the same reason, although our "honey bucket" is of the older style.
If you turned that around, you'd never have to stop driving!![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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I put mine behind my recliner so I dont have to close any but the back curtains... AND... I can watch TV while sitting in. Having had some leak issues with attendant smells I am more comfortable with it in back.
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Black95
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On my last camping trip I found a new use for my tire step. It is now my "coffee corner" as we try to spend most of our time outside when we camp. It is also under the canopy when it is raining.
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stan909
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Bravo.
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Black95
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Today's modification to my van was the addition of a magnetic screen door. It's size was for a normal house door so my wife had to cut it shorter and hem the magnets back into the bottom. It came with Velcro to attach it to the top and sides. It works very well at keeping the bugs out.
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It opens and closes easily in the center with magnets.
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Black'95, great posts and ideas. Way to think outside the box.
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