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Organized External Stowage in Lazy Daze
Yahoo Message Number: 3008
Before our Lazy Daze, our Class C external stowage was so limited that things were randomly stuffed into two external compartments and when we neded something, we just rummaged for it. Sewer hose was first stuffed in a yard trash bag.

The Lazy Daze external compartments provided so much more room that a different scheme was required, and of course the access doors did not cover the entire compartment.

I

therefore measured the door openings and bought some rubbermaid stowage tubs which could be removed and reinserted into the compartments with no hassle and I would know where everything was. For all but the rear compartment, I got small ones for different purposes - lubricants (motor oil, transmission oil, power steering oil, general lubricants, cleaning wax etc.), general tools (ratcheting PVC pipe cutter for campgrounds where you have to cut branches off trees to get into the space without scratching the rig, clothesline, power cords, screen reinsertion tool, etc.). I got the largest tub that would fit for sewer hose and dumping accessories. The tub cover is left ajar until the hose dries after dumping, then I fasten the top - I never had any smell problem but didn't want to, either. Another of the same size is used for water accessories. I have a potable water hose, a utility water hose for dumping, cleaning, and emergency fire usage. I use a "Y" fitting on the campground faucet, connect the potable water hose to one side for coach water, and with a hose cutoff fitting connect the other. It is always ready for dumping, or God forbid, for quick fire service should it ever be needed.
In any event, my Lazy Daze is stowed in an orderly fashion and I know where everything is. Hope this is of value.

Happy Daze

Gus Weber
Organized External Stowage in Lazy D
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3021
Gus - I saw the "Y" fitting at Camping World.
Are you saying that you also connect a cutoff fitting to the "Y"? If so, what is a cutoff fitting and what does it do that the "Y" does not?

I would appreciate Gus and other experienced RVers lists of "must haves" for my LD. I don't think I will be out with a PVC pipe cutter cutting limbs (not enough upper body strength) but all input is welcome. e-mail is  -lovemyld-
Organized External Stowage in Lazy D
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3025
Gus,

I am awaiting my new 26.5MB (due June.) What type of rig do you have? Can you please share any specifics on the Rubbermaid bins (either item number or dimensions?) I have been considering Rubbermaid storage bins also. Thanks for your help.

Clarence
Organized External Stowage in Lazy D
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3030
Hello Gus, You certainly have an orderly method for stowing your items in the lower compartments.

I've been using cardboard boxes which I replace every so often - but based on your info, I'm switching to the plastic tubs.

Thanks, Don McG
Organized External Stowage in Lazy D
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3039
Can you please share any specifics on the Rubbermaid bins (either item number or dimensions?) snip

Do your bins have lids, or are they open on top?
 
Organized External Stowage in Lazy D
Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 3048
"I would appreciate Gus and other experienced RVers lists of "must haves" for my LD." I too would appreciate a list of items to have with you in a new LD.
This is our first RV experience. Many of the posts I read here are a bit intimidating for newbees like we are albeit very helpful. A list of such items, should be kept in a special place on the Web site so it can become a very helpful permanent feature of this wonderful site.

Kent and Margaret Picking up our LD in September