Tijuana Flats is OK , used to know an owner there ,, the new Chipotle right next door is FAR FAR better.. I'm in Errol Estate ... been to that Harbor Freight Many times
16:27 it squeaks BECAUSE you oiled it ,, (if it has plastic bushings) ,, use graphite lock lube after you remove all oil with brake-kleen or carb cleaner spray.
Hi, love your videos! Those cupboards under the kid's day bed should open down and use a magnet to hold them in the closed position (like an oven door). It'll be easier for the kids to see what they are putting in and out of their cupboard. Good luck!!
I have my trash can hanging on my door, looks like you have room to do that too. We use command hooks the one with the wire, cut two holes into the back of the trash can in the back and hang it on the door. There's bit of fiddling to get it in the right place, mostly to close the door, but if you put it to the hinge side not centered it'll work. Mine is only a 4 gallon one, we just empty it more often.
I don’t know if others have made this suggestion, but on you flip the doors under the beds so the hinges are on the bottom you don’t need struts or brackets to hold them up. Then the kids can see everything without bend under to see their stuff in that area. Add a magnet or hook to the top to hold the door closed. Love your channel!
Suggestion. Instead of having the cabinet hinge on the top I would put the hinge on the bottom. Then the kids would open the cabinet from the top down. You could then install some type of closure for the cabinet to close at the top.
Thanks for sharing your DIY adventures with us. Sometimes it takes some trial and error to figure out the best solution. 😊 You could glue and screw a couple of wood strips horizontally to help strengthen the doors without adding much weight, and might reduce future warping.
Instead of having the door swing up to open, move the hinges to the side so it swings open to the side. I did this. Added a magnetic latch to keep it closed.
Love the idea for under the sink! I’m looking at setting up an outdoor kitchen on our camper. I love the idea of the wire shelves upside down so items/containers don’t fall off. Might give that a go. Thanks for the food for thought. From a relatively new follower in Australia 🇦🇺
If the cabinet door holder does not work out, the struts could be relocated to a different position which would definitely work. It’s about geometry.. the top anchor(on the door) determines the amount of movement (stroke). Moving it down (closer to the hinge, will reduce the amount of stroke.
As to the suggestions to have the hinges on the bottom of the door, the kids would have to reach over the door because you would not want them resting on the door to reach their bins. Also, at least add a hinge to the center of the door to even out the warp.
Here's a thought. instead of a lift-up lid,, make it a drop-down lid, with hinges on the bottom and a mere latch on the top to hold it shut. MUCH easier to get stuff in and out - you even have a ramp! Cleverness optional, see? Also, do you have a light in there?
Did we miss the 3rd project,lol. I think the doors could be made a bit heavier, maybe frame style and would be better with the hinges on the bottom. Look into getting a pocket hole jig.
Get to know the Brinkley people and check out their RVs. They are RV users which is why there are so many niceties built into their rigs. Speaking of water, do you ever fill your tank when you are not boondocking? How do you clean your water tank? My pipes were loaded with antifreeze but with no instructions, I didn't know that and drank a fair share of icky water before I realized what the slime was and where it was coming from. And, thanks for the RV Digest-It tip. I got some. Since you don't live in your RV full-time, do you know of an extended warranty company that will insure a full-time lived-in RV? I've watched most of your videos but don't recall you discussing an extended warranty, rig and "towed" insurance, and the pitfalls we might encounter. That would be a great source of info. Have you?
Your plywood on your doors are too sand you need three-quarter inch plywood or have not 3/8 yet have at least half inch or smaller a smaller door, but that size of door needs to be a three-quarter inch plywood
With 3/4” plywood it would make it heavy. 1/2” would be good. Birch plywood is good looking and strong. To correct the warp a cross beam or two would stiffen & strengthen it.
Kids' under-the-bed situation: There are lots of UA-cam videos showing how to calculate the location of, and install, the struts - but more importantly, in addition to holding the cabinet doors up, why didn't you install a pull out shelf under the bed for easier access? Inquiring minds want to know 😀
I think the manufacturers leave space in such a way that the owner can make it their’s to suit their needs. It is impossible to anticipate what everyone will need. That’s also why RV mattresses are cheap. They know everyone has their own likes and dislikes when it comes to sleeping comfort.
as a southern california native, that tijuana flats b-roll did not look appetizing. I'm sure it tastes fine, but I'm spoiled living in the land of authentic good mexican food.
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Tijuana Flats is OK , used to know an owner there ,, the new Chipotle right next door is FAR FAR better.. I'm in Errol Estate ... been to that Harbor Freight Many times
16:27 it squeaks BECAUSE you oiled it ,, (if it has plastic bushings) ,, use graphite lock lube after you remove all oil with brake-kleen or carb cleaner spray.
Hi, love your videos! Those cupboards under the kid's day bed should open down and use a magnet to hold them in the closed position (like an oven door). It'll be easier for the kids to see what they are putting in and out of their cupboard. Good luck!!
I was thinking this too
Great idea!!
I have my trash can hanging on my door, looks like you have room to do that too. We use command hooks the one with the wire, cut two holes into the back of the trash can in the back and hang it on the door. There's bit of fiddling to get it in the right place, mostly to close the door, but if you put it to the hinge side not centered it'll work. Mine is only a 4 gallon one, we just empty it more often.
I don’t know if others have made this suggestion, but on you flip the doors under the beds so the hinges are on the bottom you don’t need struts or brackets to hold them up. Then the kids can see everything without bend under to see their stuff in that area. Add a magnet or hook to the top to hold the door closed. Love your channel!
Suggestion. Instead of having the cabinet hinge on the top I would put the hinge on the bottom. Then the kids would open the cabinet from the top down. You could then install some type of closure for the cabinet to close at the top.
Thanks for sharing your DIY adventures with us. Sometimes it takes some trial and error to figure out the best solution. 😊 You could glue and screw a couple of wood strips horizontally to help strengthen the doors without adding much weight, and might reduce future warping.
They are called cabinet door telescopic struts. I used to work in a hardware store.
Instead of having the door swing up to open, move the hinges to the side so it swings open to the side. I did this. Added a magnetic latch to keep it closed.
Great tip!
I’d prefer holding it up if the bracket only opens half way. You have to put your face on the floor to see anything. I agree with opening them down.
We are just starting to set up our cupboards. I have decided to only use clear bins and containers. I need to see what I've got. 😂
A piano hinge on those thin doors would probably help to keep it from bending and cracking
Man that Ben really knows how to plan things out and he’s a pure genius when it comes to storage idea’s! Way to go Ben!!😁😁😁
Love the idea for under the sink! I’m looking at setting up an outdoor kitchen on our camper. I love the idea of the wire shelves upside down so items/containers don’t fall off. Might give that a go. Thanks for the food for thought. From a relatively new follower in Australia 🇦🇺
If the cabinet door holder does not work out, the struts could be relocated to a different position which would definitely work. It’s about geometry.. the top anchor(on the door) determines the amount of movement (stroke). Moving it down (closer to the hinge, will reduce the amount of stroke.
Great episode!!!
Put the hinges on the bottom so the door folds down to the floor with magnets or latch for the top.
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As to the suggestions to have the hinges on the bottom of the door, the kids would have to reach over the door because you would not want them resting on the door to reach their bins. Also, at least add a hinge to the center of the door to even out the warp.
Here's a thought. instead of a lift-up lid,, make it a drop-down lid, with hinges on the bottom and a mere latch on the top to hold it shut. MUCH easier to get stuff in and out - you even have a ramp! Cleverness optional, see? Also, do you have a light in there?
Great idea and no- we need to add a light! Great idea!
You guys always talk about the Glamper Hideaway. Have you ever considered doing a video on that?
Yes!! We have one coming this week!
Great job! Now you need to put pullout drawers under neath lol
Good idea!!
That's definitely a strut. ❤
Flip the doors so they open down, You can put a latch on them to keep them closed
Good idea
where did you buy the struts and what is the part number?
What mic and recording camera are you using? Thanks
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Just one concern on the closet maid shelf. Iam a little worried that the pex is going to rub through against the metal shelf
Flip those doors so the open down! Just need good magnet closures. Will let you see in better too.
Good idea - thanks for watching!
Why don't you move the hinges to the side of the door. Then you only need a magnet on the other side to keep it closed.
That's a thought.....
Could you use command hooks to hang shelving?
Command hooks most likely would support the weight
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I suggest you move the strut down an inch so the upper attachment falls below the top rail, and move the door handle to the side with the strut.
Did we miss the 3rd project,lol. I think the doors could be made a bit heavier, maybe frame style and would be better with the hinges on the bottom. Look into getting a pocket hole jig.
We didn’t get to the 3rd project after the time involved with the first two, lol - which means another video coming soon
cabinet hinge would work
Your top piston mount was hitting the frame.
You have have them open going down instead
I thought you were starting with the "easiest" project! Lol!...looks like that last one was easier!
Happy Mother's Day!
It was! Funny how what we think is easy is t always that way, 😂
We’re in Cocoa Beach if you haven’t try Crydermans meat market ❤
Thanks for the suggestion!
Mount the door with the hinges in the bottom and the magnets on top and gravity will hold the door open when you want it open.
Good idea!
Get to know the Brinkley people and check out their RVs. They are RV users which is why there are so many niceties built into their rigs.
Speaking of water, do you ever fill your tank when you are not boondocking? How do you clean your water tank? My pipes were loaded with antifreeze but with no instructions, I didn't know that and drank a fair share of icky water before I realized what the slime was and where it was coming from.
And, thanks for the RV Digest-It tip. I got some.
Since you don't live in your RV full-time, do you know of an extended warranty company that will insure a full-time lived-in RV? I've watched most of your videos but don't recall you discussing an extended warranty, rig and "towed" insurance, and the pitfalls we might encounter. That would be a great source of info. Have you?
Use a little white lithium on the door hinges, wont evaporate like crc
Good to know!
After I said that you used that 😂
Happy Mothers Day.
Good luck
They are called gas springs
Autozone has those shocks
Good to know!
My husband called the things that held the doors up,, he called them Struts
Gettem at auto parts store, NAPA
We like release for most cleaning but found pine sapp is resistant. Consider removing tree sapp from the commentary.
I'd have made the door open down instead of up. They way you have it, the door is in the way of seeing what's insude
"Fahlater" is the dog chow that my dog left on her nose after eating.
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Ben's piston was too strong and girthy 😂
Agreed! 😂
Gas struts
The kids will complain it does not open enough.
I say, Life in an RV is like a bed of rose-bushes!
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Your plywood on your doors are too sand you need three-quarter inch plywood or have not 3/8 yet have at least half inch or smaller a smaller door, but that size of door needs to be a three-quarter inch plywood
With 3/4” plywood it would make it heavy. 1/2” would be good. Birch plywood is good looking and strong. To correct the warp a cross beam or two would stiffen & strengthen it.
Kids' under-the-bed situation: There are lots of UA-cam videos showing how to calculate the location of, and install, the struts - but more importantly, in addition to holding the cabinet doors up, why didn't you install a pull out shelf under the bed for easier access? Inquiring minds want to know 😀
Thanks for the ideas
Holy crap, just put 4 magnets on each door and have them completely removed when accessing the storage.
I don’t know why the kids cupboard doesn’t open down
I think the manufacturers leave space in such a way that the owner can make it their’s to suit their needs. It is impossible to anticipate what everyone will need. That’s also why RV mattresses are cheap. They know everyone has their own likes and dislikes when it comes to sleeping comfort.
as a southern california native, that tijuana flats b-roll did not look appetizing. I'm sure it tastes fine, but I'm spoiled living in the land of authentic good mexican food.
I’ll bet!
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Do you homeschool your children
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