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07-07-2022, 03:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 34 J
State: Ohio
Posts: 680
THOR #1295
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Entry step storage box
My brother's 2017 Newmar Baystar has a cool and convenient storage box under the second entry step. I always wondered why Thor did not put one in my Hurricane so I did it myself.
Easy job after simply prying the step up, trimming it so it would clear the plastic trim pieces on the top floor, Trimming the rubber step liner, installing two hinges and a small gas strut - done. Now a perfect space for storing my tool bag.
Such a simple thing but Thor does not do it!
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Darren
2015 Thor Hurricane 34 J
Custom paint 2019 (Pro Custom Inc., Elkhart, IN)
2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport 6 speed manual
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07-07-2022, 04:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 34F
State: Alberta
Posts: 296
THOR #22490
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Step storage
Nice job.
I believe that some models of Hurricane/Windsport actually came with this feature, unfortunately mine didn’t.
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2015 Thor Windsport 34F = empty pockets
2010 Kia Soul
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07-07-2022, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2020 Magnitude SV34
State: Florida
Posts: 4,148
THOR #12751
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Nice work!
I had a battery compartment under the steps of my Magnitude Sv34. I converted to Lithium batteries and installed them in the coach. I thought about converting that area to storage. I would need to move around some wiring and the BIM and Battery Disconnect Switch in there but this gives me some ides of what I could do with that area.
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07-07-2022, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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My 2016 Hurricane 27K came with that step storage. No strut.
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07-07-2022, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,491
THOR #12698
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My 2022 Miramar 37.1 also came with that storage under the step. I just have to lift up on it to open it up.
Paul
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07-07-2022, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,437
THOR #17765
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Mine has that drawer as well. Although I don’t use it as you need to leave the door open. In the Southeast, with near 100 temps, I don’t want to lose cool air.
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07-07-2022, 02:04 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,325
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nursx2
Such a simple thing but Thor does not do it!
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Actually, as seen from above responses, Thor does do it. My ACE has both the step lift storage and a drawer storage in the step below that.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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07-07-2022, 02:29 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Nice mod on a model that did not come with step storage.
Thanks for sharing.
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07-07-2022, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Ohio
Posts: 4,149
THOR #16721
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Thanks for taking the time and effort for posting!! Very creative. These are the type of posts that make this forum valuable! Sharing creative ideas is always appreciated!
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07-08-2022, 02:28 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: windsport 34f
State: Texas
Posts: 17
THOR #24881
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fantastic, I was impressed with your carpet, mine came with entrance squeak. Maybe give this a try. thanks.
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07-08-2022, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,437
THOR #17765
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Did you get indoor/outdoor mats and cut to fit for stair treads? That’s nice. I’magonna do that. Thanks!
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07-08-2022, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 34 J
State: Ohio
Posts: 680
THOR #1295
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Menards - step mats that I had to trim laterally. A few tiny screws to hold them in place in the corners. Works great and easy to vacuum.
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07-14-2022, 01:59 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Forest River 2400R MBS
State: Missouri
Posts: 280
THOR #13744
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The 2020 Thor ACE we used to own had a box like that under the entry steps.
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07-14-2022, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 524
THOR #9553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nursx2
My brother's 2017 Newmar Baystar has a cool and convenient storage box under the second entry step. I always wondered why Thor did not put one in my Hurricane so I did it myself.
Easy job after simply prying the step up, trimming it so it would clear the plastic trim pieces on the top floor, Trimming the rubber step liner, installing two hinges and a small gas strut - done. Now a perfect space for storing my tool bag.
Such a simple thing but Thor does not do it!
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My 2018 Thor Windspoet 29m has one!!
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07-14-2022, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Ace 33.1
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,266
THOR #20274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Actually, as seen from above responses, Thor does do it. My ACE has both the step lift storage and a drawer storage in the step below that.
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Right I use mine all the time. The top has a level, tire pressure gauge and the drawer has a bunch of tools, pex crimper, tape measure, screw driver, fuses, the list goes on and on.
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07-15-2022, 12:21 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: HURRICANE 35C
State: Florida
Posts: 24
THOR #16807
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My 2016 Hurricane 35C has the storage compartment under the top step and a slide-out drawer under the bottom step!
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