A cover for the power vent above the queen bed and bunk, so the vent can be left open during rain, travel, and storage.
There was plenty of storage area unused behind the factory wall panel, so I removed the panel and cut it to fit for relocation next to the SHURFlo water pump, thus DOUBLING the usable storage space! We now can house all the stuff we stored under our T-160 curbside dinette seat and streetside couch.
Water pump view
Close-up view
Water pump view
The hot and cold water lines for the tub/shower faucet are overlong causing valuable storage area space under the galley to be unusable. I used an eye hook and a tiny Bungie cord to lift the lines up and out of the way. Shortening the lines was not an option, since they then would have encroached right through the middle of the narrow storage area upper shelf.
I installed a Closet Maid Glide Out Organizer ($19.46) from Home Depot as a utensil drawer. I used 5/8"x5/8" wood strips and left over wall panel pieces from my exterior storage enlargement to create a shelf above the drawer. It looks like it came from the factory that way!
Here's a Before and After look at the galley storage areas that highlight the elevated water lines and the galley utensil drawer.
Here's a FULL Before and After look at the galley (and a sneak peek at some upcoming mods).
To create a 31"x82" dinette bed, I built a portable frame from 1/4" plywood and 1"x2" and 2"x2" studs. The dinette seat cushions and backs provide 5 feet of linear cushioning, so we'll use our toss pillows to complete the remaining 2 feet for the sleeper's feet. One of our 36"x80" Coleman sleeping bags completes the bed setup. We now have very spacious and comfortable sleeping for 4 adults! Or, we can fit 5 adults in a pinch!
After
RVIA code won't allow the factory to install anything flammable next to the cooktop, but the customer can! At Target, I purchased an expandable tension rod ($3.99) and a 56"x15" valance ($9.99) that works and looks great!
The 5" seatback cushions for the dinette seats needed additional back support and comfort, and a splash of color. At Target, I purchased toss pillows that match the sink window curtain. Now the seats are comfy AND colorful! Also at Target, I purchased non-slip Berber rugs for the galley and the dinette.
Curbside After
Streetside After
Floor After
While the factory queen mattress is very comfortable and supportive, I added a lush mattress topper from Kohls. Now the bed feels absolutely PLUSH! What a huge difference after sleeping on our T-160 dinette bed for 7 years! A new color coordinated comforter from Kohls and more accent toss pillows from Target complete the transformation.
