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08-10-2015, 09:57 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
Posts: 384
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Front storage bin mods
Soon to pick up a 270BH. The front bin is huge but my only exterior storage so I need to make full use of it. I hoped to find ideas\pics on here but no luck so far.
Anyone had luck finding just the right size bins? Ways to maximize every square inch? How about a hamper pass thru from the front bedroom?
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08-11-2015, 04:02 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
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Bins keep things organized and easier to find, but they use up extra space as well. Most of them are bigger on the top than on the bottom, which results in wasted space between the bins. I guess it depends on how much stuff you have, and also how much room you have in the tow vehicle for storage.
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08-11-2015, 05:50 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: PA
Posts: 177
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I have bins but moving in the direction of buying bags/ sleeves made or ones that fit what you want to store. They will keep things together and less waste.
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John and Julie
Dubois, PA
2015 Zinger ZT31SB- 2008 Toyota Tundra
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08-11-2015, 08:08 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: , RI
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There are a variety of stackable containers available including plastic milk crates.
Some articles can be hung for easy access hoses, extension cords etc.
Organize according to frequent use. Have fun making your storage puzzle.
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2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
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08-11-2015, 08:16 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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I'm looking forward to it! That 1 bin is bigger than all the outside storage i had in my Roo 23SS.
Anyone know if the 270BH has power in the front bin?
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08-12-2015, 07:13 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: La.
Posts: 200
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Yes, my 270 has a light in the storage area.
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2015 Sunset Trail 270BH
2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7L
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08-12-2015, 09:16 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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Thanks KingFish. Is it on the passenger or drivers side?
So far I'm going to add peg board to the side walls, buy 3 under bed storage bins to hold all my various hook ups and tools and add 16 feet of LED light strip.
I'd like to add a 120V outlet in there. Going to seach for any one who has done it now.
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08-14-2015, 08:23 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
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I did this, hope the pics help.
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08-14-2015, 08:53 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: La.
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[QUOTE=Burgy;100547]Thanks KingFish. Is it on the passenger or drivers side?
Sorry Burgy, I have it in storage and rarely use the light so I'm unsure. Want to say it is on the side with the door and awning.
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08-14-2015, 11:29 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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Harley, I like that idea! Did you drill and screw the mounts to the front wall? That woudl scare me, I'd worry about a hole in the front.
Kingfisher, thats OK. I pick mine up tomorrow....will know soon.
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08-15-2015, 06:53 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
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just use the plastic clips that com with the closet shelves and use short screws. the panelling is about 1/8th ". it won't go thru the front...
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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08-15-2015, 11:05 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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That wall is not the front of the camper that he screwed into, it's a false wall that is a few inches behind the cap.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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08-23-2015, 06:35 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 8
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Has anyone installed bigger doors ? The height is fine but wish they were wider
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08-23-2015, 06:06 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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I had to slide in there this weekend. If not for the larger door on the passenger side, not sure I'd have made it. Its not huge, but if i can fit..its not small either.
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02-04-2016, 01:21 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harley
I did this, hope the pics help.
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What do you put on thise racks?
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02-04-2016, 02:29 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chiveon
What do you put on thise racks?
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In the front storage compartment along the front wall.
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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02-05-2016, 08:40 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
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Not sure how much CR's has changed over the years but I have light at each door, including the main switch and batteries, just not in the propane compartment.
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2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
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02-05-2016, 09:12 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: CA
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I like the idea of adding an outlet up there! I never thought of that. Socoguy had a good point, organize according to use. My dad taught me take everything out in the same order, and reverse when you put everything away. Then if you have an open spot, you know something is missing. It makes setting up/taking down a lot faster when you have the same routine. (If my trailer wasn't at the dealer I would add some pictures). I bought these spring clamps and mounted a bunch of stuff to the roof of my storage: broom, squeegee, hatchet, propane tree, shovel, manual cranks, etc.. Robot Check. I've never had anything fall out of these clamps yet.
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09-10-2019, 09:38 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Alberta
Posts: 6
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Does anybody know the size of the pass through door (specifically the height) on the 270BH?
I am looking a Weber Q2200 BBQ and I’ll need 16 to store the grill in the pass through area.
Thanks in Advance
Jamie
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09-11-2019, 01:57 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Mb
Posts: 474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiehorwood33
Does anybody know the size of the pass through door (specifically the height) on the 270BH?
I am looking a Weber Q2200 BBQ and I’ll need 16 to store the grill in the pass through area.
Thanks in Advance
Jamie
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Not sure of your year but comparing photos with my ZT260BH they look the same and you have only 13 3/4” of clearance. At least that’s what mine have. My Q200 has to go in the back under bunk. I have a big back door.
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