2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
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@Dalehelman
what size shelving did you go with? Are you going to paint it silver to match the interior?2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle. -
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.
- Hash T@B Fun
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Amazing - I'd have egg head welts everywhere :-(
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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?2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
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Correctdsatwork 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?- Hash T@B Fun
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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.
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dsatwork: the openings are 6.5" high.
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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?John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York -
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.2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
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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 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?
- Hash T@B Fun
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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.
John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York -
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.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.- Hash T@B Fun
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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.
- Hash T@B Fun
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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?
2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014
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I really like this mod! I'm definitely going to add it to my list. Very creative!
Red and White, 2017 Max S being towed by a 2014 Honda Ridgeline. Hello Mountains! -
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.- Hash T@B Fun
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Dale, Very smart mod in a storage challenged S model. Good use of space!Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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Thanks I love sharing new ideas.SAM said:Dale, Very smart mod in a storage challenged S model. Good use of space!- Hash T@B Fun
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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!2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
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 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.John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York -
Home Depot has the white and gray together in the Closet Maid sectionPhotomom said:
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 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.- Hash T@B Fun
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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? 2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
Eric. Believe it or not the ends of the side shelves are not the same.
- Hash T@B Fun
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I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.
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Mine too, no idea why.dlud said:I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York -
Dale: I can't wait to see your mods at tabazona.Cindy with my 2015 MaxS (Puppy) and my 2015 Subaru Outback (Boo)
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I hope to find some new ideas as well.
- Hash T@B Fun
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I'll have to take a look at mine as soon as I can get through the snow to it.
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
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I thought the valences/shelves are different because the AC unit needed to take up more space on that side...Photomom said:
Mine too, no idea why.dlud said:I was suprised to find the ends were different sizes. Never noticed until I started to build my cabinets.
Chan - near Buffalo NY
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya -
Both shelfs mods, very cool
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