My bird book, binoculars and star chart go in the passenger's side of the
rear overhead compartment. The first aid kit and toilet paper's up there
too. ;)

On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 5:59 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Mark, just glad to know someone else on the list has natural history
> interests.  I carry my field guides in a canvas bag, ready to hand.  The
> bird guide, I put in the handy holder on the driver's door.  I used to just
> put it on the floor between the driver's and passenger's seat, but I've put
> a console in there.  Binoculars, field guides, other paraphernalia can get
> to be cumbersome in these vehicles.  You're right, a shelf like in a ward
> room or a captain's library would be nice.  But we're so cramped for space
> .................. .  I'll put some thought to this.  DMc
> ---- Mark Hineline <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET> wrote:
> > The original Peregine was a '76 transporter that I turned into a
> > camper by making cabinets, etc. One of the cabinets was a bookcase,
> > with three shelves, bolted to the back of the passenger's seat.
> >
> > I need something similar in Peregrine fille, but since the passenger
> > seat swivels (yeah!), that option is out. It will be nice when the
> > kinds of books I carry are available on iBooks or Kindle (not even
> > Sibley's bird book). In the meantime, I need a new option for a
> > permanent library in the camper.
> >
> > I can sort of figure out the Rubbermaid option myself. But if anyone
> > has a cool way of carrying books, I'd like to know about it.
> >
> > (My first choice is to replace the board under the bed with an angled
> > bookcase.)
> >
> > Mark
>
> --
> David McNeely
>

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