Wrap It Storage Straps were through bolted to the wardrobe unit with machine screws, washers, and self locking nuts. This one is to hold our 25′ water hose.Two Storage Straps were mounted to secure tire jack on the edge of the pre-formed shower base under the wardrobe. This keeps them dry and out of the way.These are the machine through bolts, and washers on the wardrobe/bath side.Wrap-It Storage Strap XLarge, 6 pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ONH2EK
Overhead personal shelf was added above each bed to hold our phones, tablets, books, glasses and other misc items at night.We thought an in-basket was about the right size and height. After much research, the Staples Black Wire Mesh Stackable Letter Tray looked durable and relatively easy to mount. To order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WKZLD7W End closest to cab was mounted with ¾” wood screws and a washer through the existing wood cabinet end brace. The speaker covers were unscrewed to make it easier to attach.End closest to bath was mounted with ½” x ½” angles. First attached angles to letter tray with ½” bolts, washer and a self-locking nut. Then attached to cabinet above with through bolts, washer, and self-locking nut. Holes were pre-drilled through wood cabinet.The front is installed a slightly higher than the back so items will be less likely to fall out if forgotten before movement. The shelf liner was added to keep from scratching our electronics.
Shoe Storage enhancement with 5 black wire mesh wall pockets to mount under long bed – we got the idea to use these file holders from walking around an office supply store.Lorell LLR84144 Mesh Wire Wall Pocket were ordered because they looked durable and the dirt could fall through the mesh. To order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8X9WUM Horizontal 1″ x 2″ wood blocking was added in storage area and 1″ wood screws were purchased for installation.Each basket holds a pair of shoes plus depending on the shoe size.One basket added at short end of bed is used to hold small broom and small trash bag.
We found this 2-bed/2-bath townhouse with a driveway 12″ longer than the van.It has this great patio with mountain view for our enjoyment.This roadrunner wants to be fed and he is persistent but we are more stubborn. We are however keeping the hummingbird feeder filled.Beautiful sunrises with real brewed coffee! What a great way to start the day. Water aerobics at 9 if you want to venture to the pool.Or go to watch the sunset over the Santa Rita’s.We met up with our friends for a hike at Saguaro National Park West followed by a concert on the patio to watch the full moon rise.Enjoying the sunset with our snacks before the concert.It is so nice to be among the saguaros again – they are just too picturesque!And the sunsets just so spectacular! The guitar music was also very good – wonderful evening tho the moon rose through clouds.White Christmas with snow in the Santa Rita’s.We enjoyed walking around the condo development on the way to an ice cream social with the neighbors we borrowed tools from.The next day our friends came down for some fresh pulled pork BBQ sandwiches on the back patio – we had a group walk first in McGee Ranch area. See our get together from last year’s visit to Canoa Ranch http://tealsky.com/2015/12/14/green-valley-arizona/A final sunset as we finish our month here – lots of good relaxing from our month out of the van!
