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Post by alexmercer on Dec 13, 2017 22:17:08 GMT -8
I'm adding accessories for the restroom in my trailer as part of a renovation project. Since space is limited, I'm thinking about drilling some holes to create a small glass window to let light into the place. Read somewhere that, visual space is directly proportional to the incident light. Anyway, the other plan is to add a shower mirror with a thick frame opposite to the window. The idea is to reflect the light entering the room and the frame is meant for contrast. Idk how this will turn out to be. Lastly, buying custom-made shower caddy from an online supplier. I believe investing in storage can help increase it." |
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Post by nccamper on Dec 15, 2017 19:45:01 GMT -8
I've never had a camper big enough for a bathroom/shower but I agree about making the most of the light available.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Dec 18, 2017 13:15:52 GMT -8
I am not sure how you can add a window without peeling back the skin and adding framing. Someone else on here may have an idea on that, but I think its pretty tricky without removing the skin. My trailer had a full length mirror on the door which reflects light. A light color vintage wall paper can look really good too. I am "dressing up" my trailer bathroom a few ways. -I am pulling back one of the walls by 4 inches, and grabbing some dead space that was there and unused. I am adding in the tiniest finger bowl sink I could find, (about 16 inches long, by 5 inches wide) -I'm adding vintage mid century pink plastic tiles on the walls. Totally cosmetic as I don't have a shower, but will add a ton of vintage charm. -I am going to create a vanity door beneath the sink, which will open into a cabinet space that is currently a kitchen pantry area. Thinking outside the box this way can help you find additional storage space. -I added a wine rack above the toilet in one of my trailers, which works well for towels. The one in the photo is pretty heavy, but you can find a lighter smaller one if needed. I figured out where the closest stud was and installed it into the wood framing. -I also have a vintage rack like the one in the photo below that I may use in the bathroom if it fits. -I have an original vintage medicine cabinet in my trailer that will go above the little finger bowl sink. -I have some original atomic accessories, with stars on them, like this toilet paper holder. They are original to the trailer, but I have searched and found soap dish and cup holder that are the same era. Here are a couple of my ideas / inspiration below..     SaveSaveSaveSave |
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Post by Teachndad on Dec 31, 2017 20:04:46 GMT -8
Hi Alex,
I don't think ther are any easy ways of putting in a small window. Water is the stick and tin trailers arch enemy. Drilling through the skin is asking for trouble. Water being the biggest IMHO. Any opening needs to be clear of any of the internal framing in the wall. You don't want to cut through any wall supports, unless you want to lift the skins to see where the supports are.
I guess you could do the same in the roof, but that would be worse. A solatube came to mind, but I really think this would increase the possibility of leaks.
Why not put a small window in the door of the bathroom up high? That would not compromise any part of the structure. Maybe add more mirrors inside the space.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by alexmercer on Jan 1, 2018 19:39:23 GMT -8
Now, that's some proper planning. Thanks for adding pictures! Appreciated  |
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Post by alexmercer on Jan 1, 2018 19:40:25 GMT -8
Hi Alex, I don't think ther are any easy ways of putting in a small window. Water is the stick and tin trailers arch enemy. Drilling through the skin is asking for trouble. Water being the biggest IMHO. Any opening needs to be clear of any of the internal framing in the wall. You don't want to cut through any wall supports, unless you want to lift the skins to see where the supports are. I guess you could do the same in the roof, but that would be worse. A solatube came to mind, but I really think this would increase the possibility of leaks. Why not put a small window in the door of the bathroom up high? That would not compromise any part of the structure. Maybe add more mirrors inside the space. Cheers, Rod Yep, that seems to be the only solution. Placing the window up high, now I gotta figure out how to do that. |
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Post by denniscarlton on Apr 5, 2018 20:09:48 GMT -8
That was really nice Lady Wendolyn.
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