Cabana 706 Simple Build

Copied a great idea from this forum to add a simple side table to cabaña 706. Had this finished piece of wood hanging around so I used it. Ideally the table would be a little bigger, but
with this piece of wood it’s easy to store in the camper.

Peace.

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Just added a mount and height extension for my solar shower using one awning mount, a 3/4" aluminum rod, and some rope ties.

Fill the shower on the ground, hoist it up to the top, tie off with two half hitches, then shower!

My shower is untested. I will report back after first use. I believe it will work adequately.

Peace.

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My “friend” wants to know if this works with a bag of wine. Pls report back.

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Those work great. Get a black one and they really heat up in the sun.

Where did you get the westfastia sticker?

A friend of mine cut it. I shamelessly modified the westfalia art…

Peace.

any chance I could buy one from ya :slight_smile:

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If you end up making them actually can I get in on a few of them too!

Thanks!

Peace!

Yes. Decals haven’t been my friend’s focus recently. If I can get him tp print some more, I’ll share here.

Peace.


I printed mine a little smaller and this is how it turned out!

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If you print more I’m willing to buy one off you!

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I will let you know!

Thanks big dawg!! :love_you_gesture:t4:

Added this to the build today…

Food box drawers. For chips, canned foods, cookies, bread, tortillas, etc. that don’t need to be in the cooler. Made it to easily uninstall with the one strap if needed. I’ll probably just leave it in all the time, though. We’ll see…

Peace.

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I like the paracord to keep the drawers closed. I appreciate the simplicity of your build. Some of the goose gear style builds hurt my head to look at. :call_me_hand::call_me_hand:

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Added this simple cargo net to the front of my cargo bin. Currently, it’s untested, but I think it will loom large to keep secure some odds 'n ends that usually end up bouncing around the camper on rough roads.

So simple it’s almost stupid.

Peace.

Added a water saver handwash station to the cabaña today. Stows perfectly in the cabaña behind my shovel and hi-lift. One more thing that remains ready that I don’t have to dig out when setting up camp. Hand towel is retractable. And hopefully, since it’s tethered, it won’t get lost. We’ll see…

Peace.

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With the Tractor Supply Box was there enough head room to sit on comfortably on the box or is it too tall? (Obviously before you put the storage bins on top). I like the idea of this, but also want to have a storage solution where I can still throw the cushion panels on for seating.

The TSC box is too tall for sitting even without the dry food boxes. I use the floor of the truck bed for sitting. I kept the dry food storage boxes low enough to not impede myrear view through the windows.

Peace.

I added some security and versatility to the build today…

As all GFC owners know, the panel locks are adequate, but could be a bit more secure. So, I had been thinking about how to increase security if I was to leave the camper at a trailhead for an extended time or park in a place that didn’t seem as secure as I’d like. I have a V1 and I have the @jedgar rear hatch sliders which can be slid into place even with the rear camper locks locked. That offers some additional security because the hatch can’t be opened with them deployed. I often did that and used the side panel access to slide them back to allow the rear panel to be opened.

That leaves the side panels… They were still not super secure with just the GFC locks and I need to open them to release the rear jedgar sliders. Here is what I came up with:

I used a cable to secure the door utilizing the GFC holes in the internal panel lip. I used little D-rings from Home Depot. The cable is secured at the front and rear to the GFC camper tabs on the V1 using pad locks. The cable allows enough opening room to reach in and move the jedgar sliders back, but the side panels won’t open completely. The added benefit is doggie venting when camping. The panels will stay open with the cable in place, but the panel can’t be opened because of the cable. I will likely fashion a prop-rod of some kind to keep the panels taut against the cable if it’s windy. I haven’t added that yet. My main mission was increasing security.

When not needed, I just store in the front corner locked to the GFC tab.

I know the new contraption isn’t super secure, but is one more level of security with the cable and jedgar sliders. A would-be thief may give up before getting in. I hope…

Peace.