Pictures of some of my favorite mods

dsatwork

@Dalehelman
what size shelving did you go with? Are you going to paint it silver to match the interior?

Dalehelman

12"x72" cut 2" to fit. It came in gray so there was no need paint to go with our silver gray interior. I used Command strips for mounting for easy removal.

Nomad

Amazing - I'd have egg head welts everywhere :-(

dsatwork

So you're using the hardware that comes with the shelf unit and instead of screwing into the wall you use the command strips to adhere to the wall?

Dalehelman

dsatwork said:

So you're using the hardware that comes with the shelf unit and instead of screwing into the wall you use the command strips to adhere to the wall?

Correct 

dlud

Before I completely and irrevocably installed the cabinets I tested the height to see if I would be constantly hitting my head (which I am inclined to do). Clearance was ok so I went ahead.
Dsatatwork: the cabinet depth is 13." We plan to use them mainly for clothes.

dlud

dsatwork: the openings are 6.5" high.

Photomom

The wire shelf is an interesting idea, when I liberate my T@B from winter storage I'll look to see if it's doable. Might not work with DH who's 6'5". 

I assume that you you fastened the ends to the wooden valances with something stronger than command strips?

dsatwork

everything was so much easier in the LG 5W with the 3/4" plywood walls...you guy have become ingenious with your Tab Mod Hacking Skills.

Dalehelman

Photomom said:

The wire shelf is an interesting idea, when I liberate my T@B from winter storage I'll look to see if it's doable. Might not work with DH who's 6'5". 

I assume that you you fastened the ends to the wooden valances with something stronger than command strips?

I'm trying a couple of things for the ends. If the Command products will not hold and I continue to like this mod I can go to a more permanent  solution.

Photomom

One tip - don't leave any significant weight on the shelf when it is really hot. I have a wallpaper bubble caused by leaving something heavy on a command hook last summer.

Dalehelman

Photomom said:

One tip - don't leave any significant weight on the shelf when it is really hot. I have a wallpaper bubble caused by leaving something heavy on a command hook last summer.

We had that happen on a previous RV. By using a hair blow dryer I was able to shrink it back into place leaving no damage.

Dalehelman

I decided to put some baskets on the wire shelf. That way I can store small items and they will not fall through. So far the total investment is about $20.

jkjenn

Nice job, Dale! I have actually considered doing a similar mod with a HF ATV rack. These little things get repurposed all of the time! What size action packers are you putting there?

LauraRey

I really like this mod!  I'm definitely going to add it to my list.  Very creative!

Dalehelman

jkjenn said:

Nice job, Dale! I have actually considered doing a similar mod with a HF ATV rack. These little things get repurposed all of the time! What size action packers are you putting there?

I found those bins at Walmart about $19. They are not quite as heavy as Rubbermaid Action Packers. They have held up well. What I like about them is the lids are attached and hinged.

Sharon_is_SAM

Dale, Very smart mod in a storage challenged S model.  Good use of space!

Dalehelman

SAM said:

Dale, Very smart mod in a storage challenged S model.  Good use of space!

Thanks I love sharing new ideas.

ericnliz

Ok Dalehelman, looks like I need to make another trip to check some of this stuff out personally! I like the shelf idea a lot. I would look at that area when inside & think "what a waste of space, what if' & now whoa la, two great ideas!

Photomom

Dalehelman said:

12"x72" cut 2" to fit. It came in gray so there was no need paint to go with our silver gray interior. I used Command strips for mounting for easy removal.

IIRC that is the shelving sold for garage/utility shelving. At home stores I've seen it in an area separate from the white closet stuff. The gray looks nice.

Dalehelman

Photomom said:

Dalehelman said:

12"x72" cut 2" to fit. It came in gray so there was no need paint to go with our silver gray interior. I used Command strips for mounting for easy removal.

IIRC that is the shelving sold for garage/utility shelving. At home stores I've seen it in an area separate from the white closet stuff. The gray looks nice.

Home Depot has the white and gray together in the Closet Maid section

ericnliz

Dalehelman, It's starting to look like Santa's T@B workshop at your place! If 'ya get bored,[and I get my T@B dug out of the snow] I can trade you a totally unmolested one for yours! Just kidding. Nice mods. Just a thought though [I have coffee, no lawn chair!] , could you fashion some type of hooks on either end from the remnants of cutting off the shelf to incorporate to the existing side shelves for support of the long back shelf rather than the use of command strips? 

Dalehelman

Eric.  Believe it or not the ends of the side shelves are not the same.

dlud

I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.

Photomom

dlud said:

I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.

Mine too, no idea why.

cbarnhill

Dale: I can't wait to see your mods at tabazona. 

Dalehelman

I hope to find some new ideas as well. 

ericnliz

I'll have to take a look at mine as soon as I can get through the snow to it.

ChanW

I thought the valences/shelves are different because the AC unit needed to take up more space on that side... 

Photomom said:

dlud said:

I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.

Mine too, no idea why.

DebM11

Both shelfs mods, very cool