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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- While inspecting all these beautiful RVs, I see a myriad of cool and useful options. Lately, I have been seeing that my basement storage is a mess and also I need a way to keep tools oraganized on-hand when I am RVing. Recently, my friend Stacy, gave me a toolbox because he is incredibly kind and I wanted to put it in my RV, but I didn't want to lose all the storage in the one place I could fit the box. So imagine my joy when one of my dealers, Integrity RV in Mesa, AZ, offer to give me a tray system that has been sitting for years in the scrap bin? I knew immediately how I could use it. So here is a fun small project of re-using a lot of trash into a very useful basement slider tray.
I hope you enjoy watching because it shocked me how well it turned out too.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice! You’re going to start an RV toolbox revolution!
One of the BEST RV Technicians with genius ability to invent! Greetings 👋 from the U.K.! 🇬🇧
Hope you enjoyed it!
That Beaver is going to be better than a Prevost in just a few more months ! Nice job great upgrade you give me new ideals all the time ! Its never boring watching your videos thanks for your time !
Thanks 👍
As soon as you started talking about it i said to myself "he should have everything he needs with old parts" and sure enough he did😂. Great job with used items. I do that a lot myself. And i need that slide on my front storage on my 2013 TT too!
I need to send you a picture of my toolbox. Slide out conversion in my Monaco you would appreciate it. Thanks Thomyt
Really great to see you putting these touches on your Beaver. Hey, you can take your Beaver when you go to do inspections and repairs and get to write it off as an expense. Keep these great videos coming 👍
That's a great idea!
As a tax accountant, I concur!
A dab of white caulk will hide the corner cuts, if it really bothers you…project looked great.
I have been a diesel mechanic for 35 years now. I’ve got 12 years to go to retirement. We own a boat and a camper, and yes, tools are imperative on the road. Sometimes we only travel 40 miles, sometimes just over 700 miles. But in the event of a breakdown, especially during an expensive vacation, the last thing you want is to ruin that vacation with a costly breakdown you know you could have repaired yourself IF you HAD the proper tools and parts.
My wife thinks I’m crazy for all of the tooling and spare parts I carry in the pickup truck, that is, until something fails and I fix it on the cheap because I prepared myself in advance. Naturally you can’t predict every failure in advance, but you can for more common failures, and NO ONE wants to spend half or more of their vacation budget on a roadside repair and technician.
Personally, I think your build is freaking awesome ! Wish I could make myself something like that.
Besides that, who really cares what anyone thinks when it comes to derogatory comments anyways ?
You are an awesome tech with a shitload of knowledge and integrity, which is one of the reasons the little things will keep you up at night, and why your client base is so loyal.
Rock on bud, and enjoy that machine of yours, you deserve it !
و حتی بعد از پرداخت هزینه بالا و ساعتها انتظار کنار جاده و کشیدن ناز مکانیک ها،هنوز هم مطمئن نیستی که ایا واقعا مشکل برطرف شد؟🤔ایا نیاز بود فلان و فلان قطعه را تعویض کند؟چرا به قطعه سالم با چکش ضربه زد😏؟چرا با انبرقفلی ان را فشار داد و خراب کرد؟چرا انقدر پیچ را سفت کرد که رزوه هایش خراب شد؟ایا واقعا به اندازه کافی پیچ ها را سفت کرد؟نکند در میان جاده چرخ خودرو کنده شده و مسیر دیگری انتخاب کند و و و 😂
هشتاد درصد خرابی ها دلایل ساده و کوچک دارند که احتمالا از اخرین تعمیر یا تعمیر قبل از ان ایجاد شده است و به سادگی قابل برطرف شدن هستند و هشتاد درصد از بیست درصد باقیمانده، تخریبهای جدی هستند که مکانیک قبلی به وجود اورده است.😂🙋♂️❤
You never seem to amaze me with your ingenuity when you build something, job well done.
Great upgrade! You could add some LEDs inside the aluminum frame, and another strip along the bottom of the front edge of the drawer. It will illuminate the ground when the drawer is deployed. So when you drop a 10mm socket, you’ll be able to find it!
That's a great suggestion! Adding LEDs inside the aluminum frame and along the bottom of the front edge of the drawer would definitely make it easier to find things in the dark. It's those little upgrades that can make a big difference. Speaking of upgrades, have you heard about the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse that can keep your devices and appliances running for extended periods. Check it out if you're looking for a quality backup power solution. Happy camping!
My packrats in Tucson ate the Irish Spring soap we put under the hoods of the cars last year. I haven't found anything that really works. My latest attempt is Peppermint oil with Pine Sol which smells really bad for the first few days. I know it repels me and I didn't want to drive my truck...
love it!
Well, I finally already had something in my 2001 Monaco Dynasty that you hadn't added (until this video). Thanks for the break - it's tough to keep up with you sometimes! But I really do appreciate all the videos that you have made over the years that have taught me so much about repair and maintenance of RV's. Your Beaver might be the best coach ever made, but I'm not sure if it is better than mine or not. Regardless, there is always something more to be fixed or upgraded in these beautiful beasts. I hope you can keep the videos coming for a while yet!
Twas about the first thing IO did to our Dynasty after we purchased it t had what I assume was one OEM full length slide tray in the basement, in which I installed larger box than you. I am a toolie, so the collection of tool sis ever-growing.
Good stuff
That added a touch a awesomness!
You just increased the value of the RV with that fine tool box drawer slide. Excellent work!
Thank you very much!
one of a kind beaver..super cool
absolutely..,I’ll always have tools in a tool box on my coach. Brilliant job.
Very nice!👍🏻
Where can you find RV salvage yards?
Another great job and what a deal on the grill and tool box 🎉
Thanks 👍
Nice job. Love the fact you built it using materials you had on hand or were donated to you.
Trrrific! Way to go James. Happy trails!
Props to James for wielding tools with his left hand while filming with his right, and doing a better job than me using two hands.
Great addition. I truly believe in having some type of toolbox in a travel trailer, 5th wheel or motorhome.
whenever westerners mention prices of stuff I buy as well; it just keeps blowing my mind how much more expensive it is in the west ... at least 2-3 times, often up to 4-5 times for basically the same stuff
James get some tool drawer pads so you don’t hear the tools rattling around driving down the road. Now you’ve got Doug and me thinking…
I like that handle on the existing slider. I am going to add one to mine.
James, you may not like the switch location but with it there you shouldn't have to worry about anything shifting/bumping and inadvertently switching it on.
Great job!
Excellent, love the slide out feature.You accomplish more one handed than most folks do with two or more. 🙏👍😎🦅🇺🇸c
Great upgrade made better being free, love it!
It really is!
VERY nice addition, AND I like the simple & frugal engineering!
Excellent job James very good addition to the rv
I think I would just take the top lid off the tool box. Very good low cost mod.
Nicely done! The right tool for the job makes for a much easier day.
Very nice. I always enjoy watching your projects. Keep it comin' !
Thanks, will do!
Love it!!! My Sarfari Serengeti needs one
👀 ooh! I have the pull out drawer that our exterior TV was on.... 🎉🎉🎉🎉 weekend project!! Thanks, James!
That is awesome!
Nice job! Free is always good too! 😃👍
It sure is!
Worked out nice, I like it.
Love the class A really great idea putting the toolbox on rollers.
Excellent job! I love being able to use spare/recycled parts for DIY projects. Well done.
I like your videos. I have learned a lot and enjoy watching them for entertainment.
As an idea for a video, you could show us which tools you take with you when you travel.
Nothing like a slick looking Beaver.
🇨🇦Nicely done. Add two caster wheels on the back of the bottom side of your board. Give u the support u need.
You could also mount caster wheels at back of drawer for support.
Yes learn as we go. Modify as needed
Impressive! You are the best!!!
Thank you! 😃
For the fresh water tank drain valve you can make an extension pipe from PVC with notches to fit over the valve, and maybe even a T handle at the other and you can open/close the valve from outside next to the toolbox. And it might even store there too :). Love the channel!
I was thinking something similar too. Thank you!
Great project upgrading your RV!
Thanks!
What a great addition! I see a project in my future! I really appreciate you talking through your thought process as you go and why you make the decisions you do. Best...
I've been thinking about this for a while. You got me inspired.
I love making stuff work that was being used in a different design and function.That is why I have such a hard time throwing anything away. Great job!
You know...EVERYONE is going to crawl back into your garage and say "LOOK AT THAT CORNER! HE SHOULD HAVE JUST PUT A STRAIGHT CUT ON IT." Nice job on your build.
Excellent idea, a guy needs his tools and that is a great way to store them; convenient, compact, accessible.
Home Depot must be sponsoring this video with all the home depot buckets.
My shopping bags? :) No Home Depot sponsorship on this one.
Newmar Dutch Star ⭐️ they put that peg board and shelving in in front of the fresh water tank-It is useful-🤩
My hero. This is the kind a stuff I've done all my life. Great Job James and thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
James, I’m beginning to believe that your Beaver, truly is the best RV ever built! It looks so awesome and I love all the work and upgrades you’ve done. I’m envious. I have a lot I’d like to do on my ‘07 Navigator but can never find the time or energy.😮 When we looked for our Navigator, I did want every storage bay to have a full slideout tray and it does. I wish they were power but I’ll live. Great project and thanks for taking the extra time to video and share.👍
Just thinkin', you could cut tool box lid bout 3 or 4" from the front edge & use piano hinge, that way you could open front half then maybe have enough room to open the top all the way up
Nice work James.
I really enjoy your channel!
Like minds....
I added a taller tool box like that one to my repowered 89 Fleetwood Limited's bay next to the side entry door, but it's not powered.😢
I used some 36" long 500 lb drawer slides and mounted my Husky tool box the same orentation as yours. My basement isn't as deep, so I built some (2) 12-inch long 2" square tubing posts with 4" square flanges on one end and capped the other end. I cut holes in the back wall so the drawers slides would go inside the tubing at the back of the compartment wall. (Still plenty of space between the tubes and the coach frame.) This way my tool box will slide out far enough to be able to raise the lid all the way without hitting the bay door. My bay doors are hinged at the top and with longer nitrogen lifts, they open all the way flat to the coach outer walls. Rubber stops keep the bay doors from damaging the gel coat. I modified all my bay doors so I could eliminate the catches that were getting ripped out.
My tool box just slightly rubs the weather stripping when going in and out. I used a removable detent pin to lock the toolbox drawer in for travel.
I store spare parts under and behind the tool box. Stuff like the old starter that I rebuilt after installing a new one. A water pump, and the old alternator.( again it was rebuilt after it was replaced with a new higher output one)
I figure if I don't need them, I may run across someone who does, and I'll just get them back on the road with them.
I'm like you, I carry way to many spare parts, and tools most folks won't have with them. ( like a Cummins clocking tool for rotating the crankshaft by hand.)
Plus I put a 120 volt shop compressor in one of my drivers side bays and plumbed in a 33 gallon air tank next to the chassis so I can run my air tools. Plus, there are air chucks at every tire & front and rear bumper. In case I need to air up somebody's tire or swap a tire. (My air over hydraulic jack & impact has proven to be a life saver.)
I'm jealous about that powered drawer slide!
You have a killer setup too it sounds like :)
Take lid off tool box and put a felt flap over the top to keep major dust out and full access. Just thinking outloud. Good upgrade.
You may need to add something to make sure the drawers stay closed as on many husky boxes the drawers don't lock closed. That's a great upgrade to your coach.
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your channel. I use you for inspiration. Although I don't have a beaver I do have a 2001 Country Coach Allure We full time between my between my job in south texas and our family in ohio always in decent weather... Love working on my projects turning trash into treasures...
Well done Jim! Always a place for you in central WV!
Great job. Well done. I am impressed with your work.
James on our 76' trawler, we keep an inventory of all parts and locations for future reference, both for usage and reordering, but also to know where things have been stored at around the boat. Not sure if that might help you as well.
Nice project
Thanks
Definitely a good addition. I've thought of doing something like this too, but don't have as much room. So I just have multiple tool boxes. Have you though of mounting the switch into the front or side of the toolbox?
Get yourself a a couple of pieces of plywood to work and lay on. My elbows hurt just watching you roll around on that gravel. If I was closer I would pour you a complimentary slab of concrete to work out of. My first shop was a poll barn with a gravel floor. My knees still hurt 25 years later. 😂 nice build. I think operating it manually is always my first choice
Ah yeah it came out really good
Great now I want a slider .... hey I was looking for that is one of my phrases
James; Another well thought out excellent project. Good job
Thats pretty nice James. Congrats.
Nice job James, i did this on our alfa gold when we bought it 6 years ago,i have 2 top boxes side by side,and mine is a Manuel slide with hook latches,a mechanic has gotta have his tools with him😊
Am so jealous! My tools are piled under my table n in the backseat of my truck, chaotic 🙄(Truck camper).
Bang up job 👍🏻🍻
I really enjoy your approach and demeanor to all your repairs and projects. I have similar traits of saving parts and designing/engineering concepts. Thanks for your insights!
You already have a toolbox, it's your car! ;- )
I call my drawer slide the Maintenance Drawer. Toolbox, spare parts, and lubes!
Nice Job
I would mount the switch to the toolbox side. Nice upgrade though. I want to build a slide drawer for my pass through on my 2014 Alleged RED 33aa.
I would use aircraft lock nuts on the underside of the carriage bolts to ensure they don't come off while traveling.
James, the corner on the tray makes it unique. Great upgrade.
Nice project/addition James, would be sweet if manufacturer incorporated into every coach, or offered as option.
I think so too. Even just as outside drawers or organizers, rather than use as a toolbox
Real nice. I would have used through bolts with a washer underneath on the slideout facia because simple wood screws could pull out.
Great job, Thinking, you could go a step farther and put a set of locking drawer slides to the side of the electric one with a wood tray so when the electric tray is extended out you could slide out the tool box that way you would be farther out and the tool box lid would open without hitting the RV compartment door, just thinking out loud....
Awesome! Great idea I carry all my tools on the road with me and I spend half the time looking for a particular tool that I know that I have but cant find it in the mess. This would be a great idea in my RV!
I’m gonna do this,thanks! Enjoy your channel
Very cool 😎
Great Fab work on this one James amazing. I love following the steps. And seeing how a pro does it.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome project!
Thanks for all the videos. I watch them all and have learned much about rv repairs and modifications. I own a 2004 Holiday Rambler 36 DBD about 15 months now and have made many upgrades and repairs. The slide out tray is very nice. You might consider moving the switch to the right side of the tool box with extra wire I believe it may be more convenient. Again thanks, Dennis
Nice job your quite the fabricator ✌️
Loved this one! I also like making useful stuff from the trash of others.
This is a great idea 😊
Nicely done! I like that.
James, I have the same vision that you do however I have none of your skill!!!! Awesome work on that and I love the fact you are using used throw away equipment.
I have the same tool box setup on a manual slide. It's a great addition to the motorhome. Great organization of tools.
It sure is!
Smart move!!
Looks Great!!!
Great job! I love making used stuff work also. Most of the time the manufactured stuff is not as fitting as you made. Take care
Very good job sir.