Grandby lid supports

[buzzman]

Here's some pics of a recent mod I made to my '07 Grandby. The three lids over the storage areas under the couch would not stay open unless I would hold them. So I added some toy box lid supports I found at http://www.rockler.com .
Since the lids on my '07 Grandby are in three sections, they are not very heavy so I used the lightest duty model of these supports, 35-40 inch lbs, back mount, model. They cost about $5/ea. They really work great.

 

[the fisherman]

]I didn't have to wait too long for another good idea. thanks

 

[bobg333]

This must be something new. My 04 Grandby doesnt have lids like that. The seat cushion is the lid.
Bob in LA

 

[Star152]

Buzzman how do you come up with all this good stuff. great idea

 

[DLN]

buzz,
Great idea, I just checked out the supplier site and will likely add them to the Eagle soon. Thanks for posting.

 

[buzzman]

DLN,
One thing I forgot to mention was that the screws supplied with each hinge are made for 3/4" thick wood. I used some 1/2" long screws. For the ones that screw into the lids I ground off about 1/32" of the tip of the screws so there was no chance it would poke through the other side of the lid.

 

[Linda]

lid hinges

The buzzman is a great ideator

 

[DLN]

Thanks buzz, I did catch the 3/4" application for those supports, no problem changing out the screws when it comes around. Also that is a great cabinet hardware site, I've spent a lot of time searching hinges to match existing doors etc. and I'll sure go back there the next time it comes up.

 

[MarkL]

Thanks for the great info! This is just what I've needed and I placed my order today

 

[Kilroy]

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