Attached exterior accessories

[nrody]

Ok, progress has slowed to a snails pace on the Bean.
At this point I have installed some insulation but before I get too far I would like to ask everyone out there what attached exterior accessories are your favorites and must haves. Perhaps things like bottle openers, boat cleats or anything else that make your tear's that much better (or worse).

[aggie79]

I haven't made it to that point yet but I plan to add a cleat for a side table. I also plan to have a 120v electrical connection too that is acessible with the hatch closed.

[bobhenry]

I gotta second the exterior 120 v outlet. Here is a link on a rather inexpensive table attachment method for removable side tables....

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=43504&highlight=side+tables+again

We tested out the bat wing tables on the chuckwagon at the Crossroads of america gathering, and they worked great. Not a thing I would do differently. Having an outlet directly above the table worked out great for lights as well as small appliances you may want to use.

(The blender for the margaritas)

I am going to install identical rails on the 4x7 sleeper trailer and I will be able to "borrow" the chuck wagon tables to use with the other trailer as needed.

I have just had an original thought while thinking about the boat cleat. By mounting a heavy duty pull handle on or just under each side it would make a great anchor point to hook a ratchet strap for the ez up to keep it on the ground in windy situations.

I have already added a redneck bottle opener to the chuckwagon.

A short elevator bolt pulled thru the side and a 1/4 " carriage bolt just above it. I spaced the carriage bolt out the thickness of the square shoulder bolt by using an undersized washer so the carriage bolt extends out about 3/16 - 1/4 ". Just slide the bottle cap under the carriage bolt lip and pry down on the flat head of the elevator bolt and pssssst its open.
I like it because it drives folks crazy trying to figure out what the hell it is !

I know, I know , I gotta get a picture

Here was my inspiration........

[green_eyed_diablito]

It's never too early to plan!

I installed a table to the exterior of the Menehune Hut. It clips into a rail that is permanently affixed to the wall and the leg rests on the wheel. I was trying to figure out how to make a telescoping leg so the table would be level no matter what the terrain was like, but then it hit me. Why not rest the leg on the wheel so that as long as the trailer is level, the table will be level.

The table itself is 1/2 of a 50's dinette table.

[bobhenry]

Guess I had better get you to level my crooked stove .....




What can I say I was up against a deadline !

Here is a shot of the tables !

[nrody]

All wonderful Ideas folks. Keep em comming. Now I need to look for the thread for the table rail. I saw it recently but now I need to find it.

[jerry101jlh]

All wonderful Ideas folks. Keep em comming. Now I need to look for the thread for the table rail. I saw it recently but now I need to find it.

This link might be of help

https://www.berrylandcampers.com/rv-parts/product.php?productid=2998&cat=9&page=30&js=n.

[planovet]

I kinda like the window boxes I made, it's very Swiss.

They are attached with the same type of rail that the above tables are attached. That way I can easily take them off for travel.

[Shadow Catcher]

We have two 120 AC outlets one for the AC and one for what ever. Door holder opens. Kedar/awning rail three sides.

[S. Heisley]

No matter how careful and thoughtful you are now, there will be something that will come up later that you wish you could do. The following may help you do that:

While your teardrop is stripped down to the studs, something that is inexpensive and easy to do is to tape some Kraft paper onto the stripped side of the wall and trace where everything is. Trace the wood joints; mark where screws are, and maybe even the wiring. Then, roll it up and mark what each Kraft sheet is for (i.e. drvr wall or psngr wall or front or...?) and store it for future use. The sheet won't cover the entire wall, top to bottom; but, if there is something that is important that isn't covered, you can write it on the sheet, explaining exactly where it is. That way, if you want to do something after the bean is closed up, you'll know where everything is down to a fraction of an inch and know what you can do and be able to figure out how you can do it. Pictures are also helpful but the traced Kraft paper seems to help me the most.

[Big Dan]

This is whats so cool about these trailers. Theres no (cookie cutter) about them. Each trailer reflects the owners personality. And there is no limit to what you can do.

[Sam I am]

I have a side table and a gravity feed water tank that hang on interlocking aluminum extrusion cleats. Also, a trash bag holder on the other side. Those extrusions are great! They lift off or go on in seconds.

[bobhenry]

No matter how careful and thoughtful you are now, there will be something that will come up later that you wish you could do. The following may help you do that:

While your teardrop is stripped down to the studs, something that is inexpensive and easy to do is to tape some Kraft paper onto the stripped side of the wall and trace where everything is. Trace the wood joints; mark where screws are, and maybe even the wiring. Then, roll it up and mark what each Kraft sheet is for (i.e. drvr wall or psngr wall or front or...?) and store it for future use. The sheet won't cover the entire wall, top to bottom; but, if there is something that is important that isn't covered, you can write it on the sheet, explaining exactly where it is. That way, if you want to do something after the bean is closed up, you'll know where everything is down to a fraction of an inch and know what you can do and be able to figure out how you can do it. Pictures are also helpful but the traced Kraft paper seems to help me the most.

This is the single most intelligent piece of advice I have seen on this forum in the 4 1/2 years I have been around !

Damn it Sharon why didn't you tell me sooner !

Poking nail hole after nail hole thru your finished wall to find a framing member and later realizing you also found (and shorted out) an electrical circuit with an errant nail or screw isn't funny

I have relied on my build pictures many times to guesstimate just these facts when adding new features to the trailer and some guesses were wrong. Perhaps with help getting a tape measure strung thru a picture would be of benefit also .

[S. Heisley]

Gosh, Thanks, BobHenry. I did tell people; but, it was a while ago:

http://tnttt.com/viewto ... c&start=45