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Old 12-24-2008, 08:05 AM   #1
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Storage solutions

Thanks to Sailer John, I wanted to create more storage space. Unfortunately, I don't have John's talent or tools, so my wife and I went the pre-fab route and went shopping at Lowe's and Home Depot. With Kathy's help, we got it completed in no time!

Television on swing-out arm. Notice the wire shelving near the ceiling of the basement. The BBQ rests on the sterilite lids when traveling (catches any residual grease).




The wire shelving resting on double J brackets that are screwed into the plywood ceiling.




Attached some plastic drawers to the wire shelving.




My humble, outside, trash bag.


Got these shelves in the "kitchen storage area".


Guess what's in the blue chair storage bag resting near the dust pan? Extra hoses and extension cords.


Spice racks in the bedroom (attached to side of closet by bed).


Used those special rounded nuts and washers to avoid scratched fingers and also to provide strength.


Used toggle bolts for this one on the bedroom sink wall. I know these work because we had them in our old 5er and didn't remove the stuffs when moving down the road.


Gotta have something to read in the library.
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 08:23 AM   #2
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Michael, Thanks for sharing, some good mod's there that I may have to copy.
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Old 12-24-2008, 09:34 AM   #3
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Looks good Michael, I wish I had all that storage room in the basement. I use the "stuff/stuff" method. You know, just stuff all that stuff in there somewhere......Knowing where you stuffed certain stuff is important stuff!!!! Merry Christmas to you folks!!!!!
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Old 12-24-2008, 09:54 AM   #4
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Very, very, nice and neat. Goes along with two neat people....and a neat pooch....
Congrats on the new home.
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:03 PM   #5
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Ozz, You are such a sweetheart! The basement actually looks better in person than it does in the photos. We were really at a loss as to what to do, but clutter makes us both tense and luckily we work well together. We spent an afternoon just staring at the space in the basement. Finally, I said we need to get these chairs off the floor. We had been looking for shelving, but hadn't been successful. It wasn't until we knew there was no other option and we wanted it done right now that it all came together. We ended up at Lowes and Home Depot just wandering the isles and staring (AGAIN!). Finally, we found something we thought would work and BINGO!

Once that stuff was off the basement floor, I asked Michael to pull out every container of stuff he had and put it in piles as to what it was or where he used it. I love it when a plan comes together! Merry Christmas to you and my BFF!
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:57 PM   #6
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OK you two

WE NEED A NEW PHOTO OF THE NEW RIG!!!

In your sig line!!

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Old 12-24-2008, 03:27 PM   #7
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Hey guys , i think you did a great job and maybe after looking at mine you came up with better solutions , but whats importament , it works for you sailer
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Old 12-24-2008, 04:07 PM   #8
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To darn neat for me! I'd never find anything!!!

Nice job.
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Old 12-24-2008, 05:52 PM   #9
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Michael and Kathy, Great job, Good looking and very functional.
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Old 12-24-2008, 06:23 PM   #10
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Geez Michael, my garage at home isn't that well organized.

It really looks great!!

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Old 12-25-2008, 03:59 AM   #11
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Thanks so much for sharing the storeage ideas. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. We are gonna copy some of your ideas. Thanks again.
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Old 12-25-2008, 04:30 AM   #12
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Michael and Kathy now thats a very professional job. We are kinda the same as for clutter. Delaine has a full time job keeping me in line.

I do have a question but I think I know but, what is the timer for in the docking station. Thats a good idea if its what I think it is. GBY...
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Old 12-25-2008, 05:15 AM   #13
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Nice job. Very creative, I hope I can find something to do with my basement equally as efficient!
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Old 12-25-2008, 10:12 AM   #14
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Lindy,

The timer is on when I am using the black tank rinser and have the valve closed. I don't want to get distracted, and the chirp helps to remind me to open the valve.

Thanks to everyone else for the fine posts. We are very happy with the outcome, although after thinking on it for the night (with a cocktail to help the focus), I am going to reinforce the J brackets' attachment to the aluminum rafters by using some bolts. May not need them, but couldn't hurt.
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Old 12-25-2008, 12:29 PM   #15
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How long do you leave the valve shut when cleaning the black tank???
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Old 12-25-2008, 01:08 PM   #16
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About 5 minutes, depending on the water volume out of the spigot. You can hear when the sprayer gets submerged. That's too much for me. Realistically, you could probably go 10 minutes, but again, that is too much for me.

Carol (Mrs. CountryGuy) can shed more light on the subject as I trust Al and her.
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Old 12-25-2008, 02:19 PM   #17
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We go about 5 minutes as well.

BUT, here is a heads up on that submersion comment.

Last winter when we arrived in the RGV, we had trouble with that sprayer. I believe Al replaced that check valve, but something just was not right. Mostly the SOUND was not right. It used to sorta roar down there, you know, you could really hear that thing spraying the inside of the tank, and then, yes, if it got to the point that the sprayer was submerged, the sound changes pitch. Ours was not loud enough, when the tank was empty and we were just starting to run the sprayer, which meant to us, that the water output the sprayer was giving was poor to middlin.

WELL, after a lot of fuss and thinking and contemplating, Al got the tank full, and left it that way. I believe he filled with clean water, added a bit of soap, calgon, etc. and let it set with most clean water in there for a long while. I don't remember exactly HOW long, but, I am gonna say, it was over 4 hours, and may have been overnight.

Short result of my long story: We believe that there was gunk, paper or just minerals, not sure, dried on that sprayer hose that had the sprayer clogged and that by soaking, we softened it up, and it floated away.

From then on, we could hear that sprayer again.

BUT, when that sprayer is working as intended, about 5 minutes is our max as well.
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Old 12-25-2008, 04:06 PM   #18
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lfw, I think everyone flushes a little differently; for example, I empty tank, then run water for 2 minutes, completely empty, then close valve and run 2 minutes, while running, empty for 1 minute, repeat the two/one minute process. I also have the clear 6 inch extension and check for clear water before shutting down. Then the galley gets emptied, then finally the gray tank, which is mostly soapy water from the shower. Want to leave that hose smelling good. I then run about 1 minutes worth of water back into the black.
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Old 12-26-2008, 01:31 AM   #19
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Thanks to everyone for all the information. I was not sure how long to run it..
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Old 12-27-2008, 11:49 AM   #20
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lfw,

Like exav8tr says, we run 2 minutes worth of water back into the tank, then we add (flush) calgon or some type of soap into the tank so that while we are driving the agitation will help soften whatever is left in the tank. You will be surprised at how well it cleans that tank!

Michael and Katy....real nice job. Gives me lots of needed ideas!
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