Upgrade Posts List:
In Part 4 we'll cover a few more of our Roadtrek Play upgrades, including:
Exit Slider Door Handle
I was a bit insecure stepping down out of the slider door, and the OEM handle on the right side is great for entering the van, but it's on the wrong side for me to step out.
We installed this great handle from Amazon on the sink cabinet from inside the cabinet and it's made the step down much more secure. It's almost like that corner of the cabinet was made for a handle....LOL.
- Slider Door Handle
- Exit Step Down Handle
- TV Mount
- Stove & Sink Covers
- Utensil Drawer Storage
Slider Door Handle Upgrade
The slider door OEM handle always felt like it could snap off. When we saw that an upgraded handle was available from 3D Tech we installed this one. It's a big, beefy handle and is easier to grab and there's no feeling that it will break off in your hand.
The slider door OEM handle always felt like it could snap off. When we saw that an upgraded handle was available from 3D Tech we installed this one. It's a big, beefy handle and is easier to grab and there's no feeling that it will break off in your hand.
Exit Slider Door Handle
I was a bit insecure stepping down out of the slider door, and the OEM handle on the right side is great for entering the van, but it's on the wrong side for me to step out.
We installed this great handle from Amazon on the sink cabinet from inside the cabinet and it's made the step down much more secure. It's almost like that corner of the cabinet was made for a handle....LOL.
TV Mount
Our Play did not come with a TV, so we purchased a 24 inch Roku TV and used this Rotating Mount from Amazon to install. The TV can be rotated to use in vertical position if desired.
Stove and Sink Covers
One of the first realizations with our Play was that without covers, we would quickly drop something on the glass stove & sink lids and shatter them.
I looked at a couple of solutions, and ended up buying a molded foam kitchen mat and cutting it in half. Because the inner foam is "crumbly, I sealed the cut edges with some silicone. The mats are sturdy enough to hold our induction burner or coffee maker, and they provide great protection for the glass lids. When not in use, they slide into the "Pizza Oven" shelf.
One of the first realizations with our Play was that without covers, we would quickly drop something on the glass stove & sink lids and shatter them.
I looked at a couple of solutions, and ended up buying a molded foam kitchen mat and cutting it in half. Because the inner foam is "crumbly, I sealed the cut edges with some silicone. The mats are sturdy enough to hold our induction burner or coffee maker, and they provide great protection for the glass lids. When not in use, they slide into the "Pizza Oven" shelf.
Utensil Drawer Storage
I really like keeping our cooking utensils protected. We haven't had rodent issues so far, but I worry about the possibility of one breaching our Play and contacting utensils. A Rubbermaid 4.4 Liter Take-Along fits nicely in the under stove drawer. The outer edges of the container need to be trimmed with utility scissors a bit to allow the contain to sit down into the drawer and allow smooth opening and closing.
