Customizing my 'new' camper

[LadyFaire]

Purchased an almost new 2013 Keystone Springdale Summerland 2600tb, and have been busy as a beaver making it suit me. My hubby and I are both seniors, so there are some aspects that are unnecessary - such as the bunkbeds. Don't need them, will NEVER need them, so I took them out.





It was not DIFFICULT, but it had issues - such as screws that did NOT want to come out.







But, I persevered and now have a 'closet'. I put in a heavy duty hanging rack that has been secured to the walls (using same screw holes as the bunk supports) and since the rest of the area is such an unusual size, I used the Rubbermaid drawer units for folding clothing.







I think we are going to have a BLAST!

[Brantlyj]

That’s pretty cool. Could also be a she-shed. Or she-closet anyways. Haha

[Hamilton09]

Good job! I wish I could find space for our clothing...guess I just need to downsize even more..lol!

[LadyFaire]

We do a lot of reenacting - Renaissance to Civil War eras. The 'garb' is voluminous and there are many LAYERS. Especially for the women.




The so-called closets in the camper would not even accommodate one of hubby's VESTS, much less anything longer. We have avoided going to a lot of reenactments out of our immediate area due to the problems with carrying the garb without it getting impossibly wrinkled, and driving for any length of time (we already drive 2 hours to most events) is terribly uncomfortable - especially for me in a corset and hoopskirts! The clothing was not made with automobiles in mind. Now, we can range further afield and stay longer!!


Can't WAIT!

[LadyFaire]

Oh, here is a picture of the two of us at a civil war reenactment.

[flybouy]

I would caution you on overloading the rear of the camper with excess weight. If you add too much weight behind the axles you change the center of balance and can end up with too little tongue weight. That will cause controllability issues by inducing sway.

[LadyFaire]

Agreed, and I appreciate the reminder! I imagine I will probably run 'dry', with nothing in the water tanks, to try and minimize any overloading. Everywhere we have plans on visiting will have water available, and I certainly don't want almost 500 pounds adding to the weight. I really is helpful to have this forum, to offer advice and answer questions!

[Brantlyj]

Your Springfield probably has the fresh water tank in front of the axle. If you put 100 lbs of clothes in the back, offset it with about 12 gallons of freshwater.

[Gary R.]

Very nice job ya'll did with the mods to the RV!

Enjoy your travels!

Stay safe,

Gary

[LadyFaire]

Originally Posted by Brantlyj

Your Springfield probably has the fresh water tank in front of the axle. If you put 100 lbs of clothes in the back, offset it with about 12 gallons of freshwater.

I honestly don't knw WHERE the tanks are. I know the drains are just BEHIND the axle on the driver's side. I'll have to pull out the owner's manual and look. Thanks!

[gregrc75]

Great job! You gained a room!

[Brantlyj]

Originally Posted by LadyFaire

I honestly don't knw WHERE the tanks are. I know the drains are just BEHIND the axle on the driver's side. I'll have to pull out the owner's manual and look. Thanks!

It’s were the fresh water I let is. Or look underneath. There will be a white outlet and valve. That’s the bottom of the tank.

[Hamilton09]

Y'all look Grand and daper!

[LadyFaire]

Originally Posted by Brantlyj

It’s were the fresh water I let is. Or look underneath. There will be a white outlet and valve. That’s the bottom of the tank.

The water tank IS in front of the axle - just, but in front.