Toy Hauler Garage Office Mod for Full Time RV | Changing Lanes!

This toy hauler garage office modification is one we've been wanting to do for several months now, and the time was finally right! The basis of this garage office modification in our grand design toy hauler is very simple. Unbolt the Happijac benches and put a desk in their place. This mod is a huge plus in our full time RV life!
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[@truthdogschell8473]

A small piece of cove molding maybe 1/4” around the edge of the desk would keep things from rolling off. Just a suggestion but a great job you guys did

[@TrevorJonescreator]

Brilliant. Now I want to do that. And I don't even have my RV yet.

[@northbndyooper6524]

RBF, very funny Tara !! Love your videos. You two do a great job.

[@rogerpaul6835]

Ok, I’m a recent subscriber because I also have a larger rig with an older toy hauler so I was interested in your adventures. I follow a few similar sites over the years but don’t usually have much to say. That said, the office mod, let’s call it the “Changing Lanes upgrade” is the most innovative thing I have seen in a while. Great job! I will be applying this to my new rig. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for the sub, Roger! Hope you enjoy following our journey! 😊

[@seamansj]

Great idea! Really enjoyed seeing how you converted all that into a "portable" office area.

[@ronaldmyers8875]

With the top bunk in the up position, is there enough air flow from the AC?

[@curtwalp5120]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cutest RBF I've seen in awhile 🤣 Safe travels and good health

[@sociopathmercenary]

Nice setup. I've been wondering why I haven't seen anybody use the Happy Jack's like that.

[@billspeer6991]

Hi Guys! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@WanderingWeekends]

Tara you do a wonderful job editing! Merry Christmas guys!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! And, Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄😊

[@dougduncan5223]

Looks awesome y’all. Thanks for sharing. Happy Birthday. Safe travels

[@TravelingonAdventures]

Happy Birthday! An sweet new office!!!

[@The.Real.Timmii]

awesome spot you have there, and thanks for the clickable links!

[@richardcook4691]

This was very useful...at some point when I become a full time RV...I'll use this concept...thanks for the share

[@katphyre]

That's a fabulous idea. I never thought of using the happy jack brackets. That's brilliant.

[@garykwiatkowski4903]

Hey Guy's! "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" TO YOU ALSO...... You Guys are Great! Always watching you..

[@joelevy6813]

Very innovative use of space, great thinking on your part. Love that view off the back of the office.

[@lifeofenomiellvlogs671]

THE DECK SPACE! On these beauties is one of the main reasons why I got one 4 years ago & been Customizing ever since.

[@christinapittsley786]

This is great! We're trying to figure out what we want, my husband has a 9-5 IT job too and nothing seems quite right but this would work!

[@ChangingLanes]

After using it for a couple of months now, we really like it! Thanks for watching!

[@mycheallhamlet1603]

Hey guys I am a 30 year IT professional and was wondering what type of sector job you can do on the road. Would really appreciate the answer

[@TomahawkSmith1]

Great job thanks for sharing ..!!! Can't wait for the next video's Guys..!! safe travels.. !!

[@MichaelBrown-kk6ck]

Had been debating whether I wanted the HappyJac system when I get new toy hauler. Now it’s obvious I do. And standing desk as well, can’t beat that. Great work!!! Just me so I’d probably leave bench on one side & do desk on the other.

[@Jill_T]

This is why I wanted that same type of toy hauler, because I needed to have room to work on the road. This is a great idea! Thanks y'all! Merry Christmas and safe travels!

[@lifeofenomiellvlogs671]

TOYHAULERS! are the Best! I 👍 & I love Fully Customizing mines that's why this couple is Cool 😎.

[@russadkins7368]

I think you did a great job. Most people wouldn't know where to start. You did it like a pro

[@AwesomeShamrock]

Absolutely awesome idea. The thumbs downs must have been the jealous people.

[@ChangingLanes]

We're pretty sure that's the case! LOL Thanks for watching!

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Great job on the desks.👍

[@XaviarJS]

Brilliant.. I'm not that imaginative thanks for the idea..

[@Trayceg]

fantastic job Chad...looks great!...if you ever get to PEI Canada please let me know !

[@aneirins7085]

As soon as I saw that jack system I was looking into how to convert it to a desk. Turns out it was easier than I expected it to be.

[@ChangingLanes]

Suuuper easy! Thanks for watching!

[@suelange4674]

Happy Birthday!!

[@tysonaltevers3653]

Off topic but in one of your videos you said something about Daisy barking in the trailer while yall where out. What we do is turn the music on inside of the trailer low so our dogs can't really hear outside noise and it works pretty good. Just thought I'd share.

[@ChangingLanes]

Yea.. we had that one instance early in our travels in Florida where we left the windows open and I think she could hear us. We do the same as you now. Close the blinds and turn on the TV or radio.

[@CruizinWithTheCarsons]

DUDE! This is awesome. I have a Momentum 349 Toy Hauler and this is exactly what I am going to start working on for my mobile office, what a great idea. Thank you so much for the inspiration you put int action. BTW, my wife wants to know which RV park is this at it looks awesome?

[@ChangingLanes]

Glad to help! 😊

[@justindashiell222]

Happy Birthday Chad! Tara I hope your feeling better!

[@maverick6457]

VERY nice setup! I think my wife and I would be fine sharing a desk, so I could see doing this on one side and leaving the bench seat on the other. Great idea for desk space! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@christinapittsley786]

Thanks for sharing!

[@carldavis123]

Very nice! Ingenuity at work. Happy Birthday!

[@SchwartzShots]

Great job!!!

[@jerryhack5192]

Also, don't overlook sitting and standing desk!! This is brilliant!!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Yea.. we do that sometimes....👍🏼

[@ronisnow6179]

It looks great! Glad to see you back online too. 😊

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Roni! 😊

[@breakingcurrent3500]

Absolutely, beautiful office! Super smart use of the space to fill your needs😉

[@julielafrance149]

Wow! Wow! Love it!

[@ricks.1318]

Hey guys .... GREAT idea, and Very "practical" for both "your" needs !!! I am really ENJOYING your videos, and especially when you show how you make "changes" to your home, that fit both your lives, on the road :) :) :) ... SMART !!!

[@rogerkern]

Bwhahaha. R.B.F. That be a new one and yep I’ll use that one. Lol

[@ChangingLanes]

LOL! Good thing we went over how Tara does all the editing, or I'd be getting some serious flack right now! No way I'd put that! LOL -chad

[@rogerkern]

Lol yea caught that. And I do know the look. Lol

[@wanderingpassporttravelco]

I laughed too!

[@trollbums1156]

lmao if it was you that put that you wouldn’t be getting any for over a month and I think you’re smarter than that 😂😂😂

[@bakaariiim]

Hey man your looks like gladiator, am I right? GOD is good (selamün aleyküm) İstanbul/Turkey.

[@bromanandthesquaw880]

Very functional; awesome idea and thank you for sharing. Hope to meet y’all on the road one day. ~ Treca

[@kennethwalker2806]

You’re videos are all excellent!! Awesome use of space.

[@BobMcCroskey]

I find this video just as we're getting out of our Carbon 357 toy hauler. ugh!!! Great how-to though!!!!!

[@williammahaney1273]

Awesome job guys, happy birthday

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Dude that looks fricken awesome. Great work.

[@Bigfish11]

Happy Birthday!!! 🎂

[@pettypvt1]

Great Idea

[@dkrager13]

Could double as a standing desk also. Nice work.

[@ChangingLanes]

Indeed! 😎

[@maximumwoof8662]

however, given the likely height difference between him and her.. might be fun, since the lift arms are equalized when operated..., same goes for sitting height.. although.. he could stack his side when it's lowered to her needs..

[@ChangingLanes]

We've thought about that. There are plenty of times when only one of us are at the desks... stand time if needed. 😎

[@stanleysadventres]

@@ChangingLanes You can easily fashion a thing to compensate for the height difference

[@ChangingLanes]

True...

[@cathyzetterman5828]

Love the RBF, I’ve been accused of that once or twice. Love the desks as well!

[@giguybd1]

What a great idea! Now it's going to be an option from the factory, just wait and see!!!

[@Thegaragefiles]

Nice up grade, use of space happy belated birthday

[@BruceObenour1]

Way cool and Happy B-day! Welcome to the old man club ;-)

[@Eric91Z]

So simple, but so awesome! Thanks for showing that! Happy Holidays!

[@dustintilden2691]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Sorry I'm late to the party I had to work. 😄 I love the new desks, nothing like a good gift for your awesome self and the wonderful wife!!

[@jeffreytowers3326]

Love the new setup you did an awesome job on it!!!!!!

[@dna1149]

Question... how did you handle the beavertail slope on the floor and your office chairs? Or does your RV not have the sloped floor?

[@KVAL83]

That was an AWESOME ideal, great job!!!! My question is do you carry all those power tools with you everywhere? or was the table saw etc, rented just for the project?

[@ChangingLanes]

Yes... carry them all in the truck toolbox. Never know what I'm going to need. 😎

[@dna1149]

Perfect! We've been searching 5th wheels, toy haulers, etc for months for ones meant to live and work in. This has crossed our minds, but now we're convinced this is what we need! Thanks for the video!

[@THX11381]

Kudos man! Im planning to buy the Seismic 4113 this spring and have thought of this idea too. Great to see it in action. Keep up the informative videos.

[@ChangingLanes]

That's a nice rig!... Very unique floorplan with that raised kitchen. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mydream2bhappy]

looks great guys!!! I'll be doing something similar when I get my TH. great idea. Where do you park your girlfriend?

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Dave! Lucile still gets parked in the same place when traveling and, unless it's an over-nighter, she stays outside under a cover when we set up camp so we can have the whole office. 😊

[@mydream2bhappy]

@@ChangingLanes I figured. How long is your set-up time? Couple hours for full set up?

[@ChangingLanes]

Once we're in the a site with Lucile unloaded, we've got it down to about an hour.

[@johnstiles5932]

Someone may have asked this question, but I didn't see it in the comments. With your workstations in place, IS it possible to lower and raise the upper bunk without your workstations moving? Basically disengaging the lower happijac.

[@brandyfrost8889]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@joeonthegorvtech3276]

Cool video guys. I was in Key West at the NAS for my birthday too, last April. Great place to visit. Thanks. Joseph :)

[@janetcunningham1143]

Absolutely brilliant! I have been wondering how to make working full time possible and this answers it for me. Thank you!!!

[@MatHelm]

Pro Tip: Take the time to draw up your space in a CAD type program (Sketchup is free to use and not cloud based). The more exacting the better. I've got my entire property done up in sketchup here, down to all the under ground pipes and wires. If I've got a wild idea, wither it's a new addition to just moving some furniture around, I just open sketchup and design/try it out. And because my model is so exact and accurate, I know if it'll work, or exactly what lumber I need. Check our Sketchup's 3D Warehouse (which is drawings uploaded by users) to see what's possible, and in some cases, things you can use in your own model. 2nd Pro Tip: Download Team Viewer if you already haven't. That way you'll be able to help Tara with something on her PC without ever getting up from your's, or access either PC, screen and all, from your phone if need be.

[@chrischapman276]

As we're shopping for a full time coach and informing my boss... my WIFE I meant to say, that I can fabricate this way in the garage to keep what I want to go into the garage. NOoooo She said. She wants a bunk damn room!!! I can't wait till that shit head gets in here to show her this! Very very nice job and info about the 2x2's especially. I didn't think about that part. I just found you guys and the way you and the boss of yours get along a bit like mine and I. Sometimes I just can't get her to shut the hell up, reminding me what an ass I'm being at a given time!!!!! (33 years and it's a playful norm)

[@noconz0727]

Awesome idea

[@rad-travelers2344]

Now we have to rethink a toy hauler

[@moose76437]

Good job !

[@josea5949]

Good job!

[@waynerexford5534]

Hi I'm Wayne Rexford I live in vermont on the north eastern side of the state it's really pretty here their is a nice lake here Willowbe lake it's got a camp ground at the south end it's called the White Caps Camp Ground the lake is 7miles long and over 300 feet deep spring fed the water is vary clear cold till the middle of July their is another camp ground a mile or so north of the lake the Wiilow Wood Campground and I have a 2012 victory Highball

[@CarolinaCoxes]

Genius! I think this makes a lot more sense than the benches.

[@mccormackproductions674]

Awesome, was glad to find this as I'm considering buying a toy hauler for this exact reason to turn the garage into my office and hide the desk away when moving while still being able to load my bike in as well. Good job!

[@tracimoney-honey8545]

thank you for answering the question, I want to convert the benches to shelving but wasn't sure on how difficult to do.

[@robertpyle7721]

I'm thinking about getting the RV myself I'll be getting it probably right by Christmas and I won't be buying nothing till after the new year but that's what I'm going to do where did you get your Indian at cuz I'm going to get one

[@Kizamime]

I absolutely love this. We have been looking into toy haulers for the same reason, this is absolutely brilliant.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! 😊 And thanks for watching, Nick! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

[@ryansokolovsky698]

What a great improvement! If you didn't have the need for traveling with your motorcycle, would you still have purchased a toy hauler and converted the garage into an office or gone with a fifth wheel that included dedicated office room? I'm struggling with the idea of having two offices in one space and battle of the conference calls!

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

Awesome ideas. I'd only need 1 desk & use the rest for my laundry & closet. Keep up the great work y'all 👏

[@Akujisun]

Just curious, for those of us that have no need for the couches or the bed... think there is enough room to leave the monitors attached when raising and lowering? Seems like there would be.

[@kseitz1]

Thank you! Definitely a consideration for us as I work in IT also. I recently spent a bunch and bought a Varidesk to allow for standing or sitting. It gives me less stress thinking about how we can incorporate it into our future rig. You guys rock!!

[@HeatherHughes-k5d]

It would be a great idea for Alliance to create mod pieces for their garages.

[@troy1420]

Happy B-day! few weeks i hit 49 plan on it being my last :) Excellent job on the desks, you ever get bored with your 9-5 you can start an on the road rv makeover business

[@everythingellie9228]

If we could have a workspace, I would want it to look like this!

[@jeffslaven]

Happy birthday dude! Nice job on the office!

[@vrcampers1163]

Happy Birthday Brother!!!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thank you!!! 🎂😎

[@vrcampers1163]

Changing Lanes you will start to get use to them!!! Lol

[@droz2377]

I an glad that setup works but be careful stowing the monitor face down or up. that is the death nail of any monitor.

[@noahziegler3478]

wow 15min video on how to put a piece of plywood down for a bench sheesh.

[@earlscott582]

At Home Depot you can get the fabric like the manufacture of your trailer in the storage area on the walls that would make it nice and smooth

[@billspeer6991]

Great Setup!!!!! Safe Travels....Happy Holidays!

[@ChangingLanes]

Same to you, Bill!

[@driveramd12]

For the desk, make a curved concave center, the wood edge close to your belly cut it out in a curve inward pattern.

[@timf6916]

Nice video ,

[@upshaw98]

This the exact mod i was looking for. Thank you

[@davidoverholt251]

Kool, good job Chad & Tara. KW area is so expensive to stay in.

[@seanmonts2159]

Excellent video. We are about to buy a toy hauler and convert it into an office. This helped a lot. Enjoy your life on the road.

[@otas9398]

Looks great! What a mod. I wouldn’t be surprised if a double garage desk is a future option!

[@kc9bpo]

That is a great idea. Love how you set it up. Great job!

[@tracycornish-blauvelt6122]

Thank you! Thank you! Already sent this to my husband for our next project. 😎

[@ChangingLanes]

Please tell your husband I'm sorry.. 😊

[@usafvet6766]

Awesome very handy work space. . ! 👍🇺🇸