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Re: Flooring

Reply #25 – February 03, 2013, 05:59:30 pm

Howdy Chad,
  Yeah, the step-storage is one of the most handy things for me...I keep gloves, air gauges, small tools, etc. in the tool box.  Actually, got the idea from Barry Brideaux's coach at the 2011 Lemon Rally.  When I installed the Cork flooring, I re-built the step area. 
  Fairly easy upgrade.  I was able to remove/peel off the extra heavy duty vinyl that FOT uses on the steps and re-use.  Then just removed/destroyed the second step and first step wood and re-built with 3/4" marine grade plywood. On the first step I used some aluminum sheeting and caulking to water-proof the whole first step.  I also put a slight slope, to (hopefully) allow the water to seep toward the front (outside).
    The key to the storage is to just hinge (piano hinge) the tread plate on the second step. It really is handy, and IMHO, one of the best and most useful mods to the coach.
Good Luck, Dave Abel

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Reply #26 – February 03, 2013, 06:19:07 pm

Another item for my bucket-list; thanks, Dave. How did the TV upgrade come out?

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Reply #27 – February 03, 2013, 06:28:45 pm

Howdy Chad,
    It works great!!!  I send you some karma every time I swing the TV.  As a matter of fact, yesterday I was showing to a SOB owner, and he was checking out the website to order one for his TV.
ttyl, Dave A

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Reply #28 – February 04, 2013, 01:07:08 pm

Thanks for the pictures Dave! I love the backsplash as well in the Bathroom. Great Job.

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Reply #29 – February 04, 2013, 05:21:47 pm

Howdy Philtravel, 
    I got the inspiration for the backsplash from Bob and Faith (flite2010) when they re-did their backsplash in the galley area..I practiced in the bath and the galley area is next!!
Good luck with your upgrades/projects,  Dave A

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