So as we get ready for our final shake-down trip, we're putting the last touches on Ernie T. The counter tops made it too easy for things to roll off between the cabinet and the wall so we added a little barrier to stop things from escaping. The two slides in the back turned out so nicely that we put the foot locker on a pair, too, so now it is so easy to move it back and forth. I am happy to report that the 400 pound weight capability is at least in the ballpark, since when I stand on the box to get up to bed there's likely over 300 pounds being held by the slides, and they seem to handle it with aplomb. I don't plan to put any lead weights in the locker, but even the stuff we have in there already adds up to over 70 pounds.
We thought we were done, but then we saw a YouTube video and got one more idea. Sharon really wants to be able to enjoy sitting outside and enjoy the shade Ernie will provide. So we added a piece of plywood on a piano hinge to the back of the cabinet in the doorway. We now have a table that extends out the side! Most of the work was by Sharon, giving it multiple coats of paint. All I did was find a scrap and cut it to size, and buy the hinge. I found the chain in my workbench, and we had the velcro lying around. A test drive suggested that the chain doesn't make any noise, so we aren't going to cover it in plastic for now.
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| Velcro at the top holds it securely for travel |
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| The chain keeps it level for appetizers and beverages |
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