I used my "extra day" at Sweetwater Forest Campground to do things inside "Mercedes." (Very few of the T@BBers have arrived.) Here are some pictures of things I've done to make life a bit more organized. As I told a Teardrop trailer friend (in an e-mail): "I've needed to reorganize AGAIN (and again, and again). Too much stuff!!! Furthermore, I wanted to make it look neat when visitors, and T@BBers, arrive. I took pictures with the new rugs covering the cushions, and bed. But I had a long process before I could take the pictures!!
"I am using a three inch foam mattress that I had in my Little Guy Teardrop trailer. (My Little Guy finally sold a couple days ago and I'll get a check for a measly $1,000. The RV dealer wanted it off his lot [in Indiana] and I didn't see how I could go get it.) So I have the very nice, very comfortable 3 inch mattress crosswise. But every time I hit rough roads--or a big bump--the mattress slides forward four or five inches. Things on the bed cascade forward, too.
"I've had in my mind that I wanted a long flat strap that would wrap around the sofa bed cushions. I found a package of two, twelve foot cords with cinch, at REI (the other day). So today I struggled to move the heavy mattress off... store sleeping bags, etc., under the bed, replace the mattress, and thread the straps so I could secure the mattress.
"Some time ago, I bought a long, 25 foot Bungee-type cord that I use to secure things. It is threaded through the supports when the back of the sofa bed is in the 'up' position. Then, last week, at Wal-mart, I bought a net that I also have stretched across the back of the bed for little things that always went flying off the bed. Time will tell whether I have solved some (or all) of my 'cascading problems.' ~~ So I took pictures as I reorganized.
"It has been much cooler today and I worked comfortably. BUT, I took a shower shortly after noon because I was hot and sweaty. I have a little fan that moves the air in the trailer. Actually, I even have a larger fan if I need it. ACTUALLY, the T@B came with a window airconditioning unit!!!!!!!!! There is a framework that fits in the side window and it is covered with the same white material (fabric) as the cushions. I wonder if that was made in Germany?? The A/C is a GE and quite heavy. There is no way I could lift it up to put in a window. ~~ I'm satisfied with the little fans.
"Two more T@B units arrived a few minutes ago--while I'm at the store using WiFi. Too bad you can't be here. I think there are 21 registered. But enjoy Cloudland Canyon. Maybe this Fall--or Winter--I'll join you--and others--at Cloudland or other locations in the South."
Brief description of the pictures.
* The net across the back. The cords that hold the mattress in place. Note the "Bungee"-type cord (laying on the mattress) threaded through the hooks that would secure the back of the sofa. I always have the "back" down.
* I "tie down" the screen because the little hook is broken.
* The pretty new rugs to cover the bed, and cushions.
* On the picnic table... the "stuff" that usually rests on the bed, or cushions.
* Corralling the "stuff" in the net.
* Using pillows to camouflage the "stuff."
* The 25-foot "Bungee"-type cord that secures the table & my computer case.
* Kitchen shade has a broken hook (before I bought it). I improvise with an auto shade. See my tiny TV and tiny fan?!
* My only "modification": I have added several metal hooks screwed to closet/kitchen wall, closet door, and valance.
* Using auto shades to block the sun and heat while traveling.
* I couldn't resist the copper-color (almost orange) Butterfly "welcome" sign. It is on a hanger, in front of an orange T-shirt.
Ijust love the orange rugs. They sure look very neat and help to make the inside look very organized.
ReplyDeletePatty from New Jersey