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09-26-2022, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,787
M.O.C. #22835
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Finally did it!
I stumbled upon an RV article showing a flip up-flip down counter top extension and the "Ah Ha!" moment finally happened. We've been wanting to do something like this ever since we purchased the Montana, but I just could not figure out the right way to do. In my head, nothing worked.... until I saw the article.
We ordered the parts off Amazon, as Lowes Home improvement does not have the flip down brackets, and Wall Mart did not have any wooden cutting boards like we wanted. I think both of those businesses are putting themselves out of business, especially when they don't carry things that we, the consumer, actually need, and then we are forced to go to Amazon.
Anyway, the parts were delivered today, and about 30 minutes later I had the job completely done. Here's the photos:
Counter before install:
The cutting board:
The brackets:
Partly assembled:
Completed:
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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09-26-2022, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Florence
Posts: 963
M.O.C. #20472
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Man…..that’s pretty awesome. This is going to start a trend.
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Titan 50 Gal Tank, Air Lift Wireless Bags
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09-26-2022, 06:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 287
M.O.C. #23051
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Great Job!
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09-27-2022, 09:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,283
M.O.C. #26190
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That came out great. Let the cutting begin.
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09-27-2022, 09:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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great mod, thanks for sharing
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09-27-2022, 12:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,579
M.O.C. #30417
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Well done
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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09-27-2022, 02:42 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,794
M.O.C. #7560
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Nice job Dave! I'm sure Mama appreciates the extra counter space when needed.
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09-27-2022, 06:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 1,016
M.O.C. #30262
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SWEET! Awesome job!
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10-02-2022, 01:26 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Kingsport
Posts: 61
M.O.C. #25935
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Just pay attention to it. If you flip it down with debris still on it, it's all going right into your heating duct.
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Kingsport, TN
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10-02-2022, 01:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #11972
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Nice job.
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10-02-2022, 01:58 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #27195
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What size is the cutting board? I can’t tell from the picture
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10-02-2022, 03:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DutchmenSport
I stumbled upon an RV article showing a flip up-flip down counter top extension and the "Ah Ha!" moment finally happened. We've been wanting to do something like this ever since we purchased the Montana, but I just could not figure out the right way to do. In my head, nothing worked.... until I saw the article.
We ordered the parts off Amazon, as Lowes Home improvement does not have the flip down brackets, and Wall Mart did not have any wooden cutting boards like we wanted. I think both of those businesses are putting themselves out of business, especially when they don't carry things that we, the consumer, actually need, and then we are forced to go to Amazon.
Anyway, the parts were delivered today, and about 30 minutes later I had the job completely done.
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I did this on our 3790RD; actually did one of them and my wife liked it so much that I did the other side. (the island is really small for the space).
But, I realize that even though I have another long thread for the mods that I've done, somehow I didn't post anything about this mod.
Either way, it is a great mod - we love it and I think you will too!
Brad
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2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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10-02-2022, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kowbra
I did this on our 3790RD; actually did one of them and my wife liked it so much that I did the other side. (the island is really small for the space).
But, I realize that even though I have another long thread for the mods that I've done, somehow I didn't post anything about this mod.
Either way, it is a great mod - we love it and I think you will too!
Brad
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I posted a write up of how this worked out on our 3790RD... not to hijack the thread, but to show how it looks when you have an island kitchen.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...31#post1262431
Hope you enjoy - we sure do!
Brad
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2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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10-02-2022, 05:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,787
M.O.C. #22835
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trudy
What size is the cutting board? I can’t tell from the picture
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15"x20"x1"
I really wanted a 16 inch wide, but could not find one at Wall Mart, Meijer, or anywhere. We have an older cutting board that is 16 inches and it was spot on perfect. So, the 15 inch wide is close enough. I didn't want to put the old one on instead of a new one. It's getting pretty beat up.
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2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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10-02-2022, 06:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DutchmenSport
15"x20"x1"
I really wanted a 16 inch wide, but could not find one at Wall Mart, Meijer, or anywhere. We have an older cutting board that is 16 inches and it was spot on perfect. So, the 15 inch wide is close enough. I didn't want to put the old one on instead of a new one. It's getting pretty beat up.
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Will this one work?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's the one I used, along with a larger one, in my 3790RD...
Brad
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2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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12-17-2022, 12:31 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Holyoke
Posts: 96
M.O.C. #23350
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Cutting board
We did it too. Loved the idea. Hubby built ours from various wood he had on hand. Thanks so much for sharing this idea
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