I have a few things I want to hang in the 5th wheel.... A glass shelf in the bathroom, a clock on the wall and a rod and reel holder behind the bedroom door. My husband says it's too dangerous because we don't know whats in the walls...ie....pipes, wiring, etc.
These are things that can't be hung with command strips or Velcro . How does everyone put these things in the rv? I looked online and there is no schematic available from Forest River to show what's in the walls.
Thanks as always,
Marilyn
Lucky Mike said
04:40 PM Mar 26, 2014
the glass shelf in the bathroom....that wont last long , you might want to use Plexi or Lexan....all doors are pretty much ok to "fasten" to as long as there not thin wall luan.
as far as walls..hope is the key word , and keep the fasteners real short....I mean short ! A pipe or wire will become real expensive Fast.
IMHO........................
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
06:48 PM Mar 26, 2014
We have had luck using the command strips. It may take more than 1, but they do hold well. I clean the surface with alcohol- rubbing not drinking- first. Also take a hair dryer and warm the adhesive then stick it to the surface. The command Velcro stuff works nice too. Nothing has moved in 2 years.
manycats said
08:16 PM Mar 26, 2014
Great tip, I have some lightweight things I want to hang and wasn't too sure about the command strips.
EggerMar said
10:05 PM Mar 26, 2014
Wish they would but command strips won't work for these applications. The pole holder does not have a solid backing but has screw holes on each end.
Barbaraok said
10:15 PM Mar 26, 2014
EggerMar wrote:
I have a few things I want to hang in the 5th wheel.... A glass shelf in the bathroom, a clock on the wall and a rod and reel holder behind the bedroom door. My husband says it's too dangerous because we don't know whats in the walls...ie....pipes, wiring, etc.
These are things that can't be hung with command strips or Velcro . How does everyone put these things in the rv? I looked online and there is no schematic available from Forest River to show what's in the walls.
Thanks as always,
Marilyn
Glass is not a good thing in an RV. Plexiglass or Lexan. Plus, things will fall off shelves while moving.
Clock, we the one on the microwave. Look at double sided tape, there are some pretty strong adhesives out there. Also Museum putty will hold stuff.
barb
FT Dreamin said
01:08 AM Mar 27, 2014
The industrial strength velcro is wonderful. I also use the command products - LOTS of them. For really heavy hanging - I did 2 five bottle wine racks I used the Gorilla hooks - we just had to cut a bit off the long end to accommodate the thinner wall. If you look outside in the mornings when things are still dewy you can see where the framing members are in your coach. Instead of a shelf I hung a wire basket on 2 command hooks.
RickandJanice said
07:04 AM Mar 27, 2014
For heavier items we have had really good luck with the automotive molding tape found in most automotive stores. This tape hold very well and can still be removed using a hair dryer and patience without damaging the wall board. Works great on almost all surfaces.
-- Edited by RickandJanice on Thursday 27th of March 2014 07:05:07 AM
waltben said
01:29 PM Mar 27, 2014
I found some hollow door anchors at Lowe's when I wanted to mount a couple book & misc. stuff racks I made on an exterior wall last fall. They worked really well for that and IMHO just about anything you want to permanently mount on a wall. Got to be a little careful making your holes for them, but they work well. The one place I ran into an aluminum stud, I just used a sheet metal screw. The anchors are designed to work with 1/8" luan skinned doors that only have an inch or so space as opposed to regular wall anchors that want thick sheet rock and two or more inches of space.
I do agree though that glass is not a good idea in an RV or trailer of any kind. There's too much bouncing and flexing for it to last.
EggerMar said
08:42 PM Mar 27, 2014
Love the hollow door anchor idea Waltben, especially for the rod holder.
Already returned the glass shelf to Home Depot... even though I obviously would have to remove items from it when traveling I agree that glass probably wasn't the best choice. I like the hanging basket idea... sounds like a winner!
Thanks to all for replies. It's always good to learn from others.
Marilyn
Dogpatch said
08:08 AM Apr 23, 2014
Here's a tip to help find a solid framing member to hang anything on a wall. If you have an electric razor that is.
Simply put your electric razor on the wall and pass from left to right. You will notice the sound will change (resonance) as you pass over the solid surface of the stud compared to the insulated void on each side of the stud.
I have never owned a stud finder as I've had one in my shaving kit for about 30 years!
TRAILERKING said
08:29 AM Apr 23, 2014
Dogpatch wrote:
Here's a tip to help find a solid framing member to hang anything on a wall. If you have an electric razor that is.
Simply put your electric razor on the wall and pass from left to right. You will notice the sound will change (resonance) as you pass over the solid surface of the stud compared to the insulated void on each side of the stud.
I have never owned a stud finder as I've had one in my shaving kit for about 30 years!
AMAZING.........Can have a shave and get the house work done. Does the job go smoother if use shaving cream?
BiggarView said
08:53 AM Apr 23, 2014
Great tip, Les.
LandL Partners said
04:42 PM Apr 23, 2014
I used the Command Sticky nail sawtooth hanger for a picture that had two screw holes in the back. They have different sizes with recommended weights and also have a Velcro like stabilizer strip so it doesn't sway (came in the pack) - but the teeth snap together rather than attach like regular Velcro.
I have a few things I want to hang in the 5th wheel.... A glass shelf in the bathroom, a clock on the wall and a rod and reel holder behind the bedroom door. My husband says it's too dangerous because we don't know whats in the walls...ie....pipes, wiring, etc.
These are things that can't be hung with command strips or Velcro . How does everyone put these things in the rv? I looked online and there is no schematic available from Forest River to show what's in the walls.
Thanks as always,
Marilyn
as far as walls..hope is the key word , and keep the fasteners real short....I mean short ! A pipe or wire will become real expensive Fast.
IMHO........................
Glass is not a good thing in an RV. Plexiglass or Lexan. Plus, things will fall off shelves while moving.
Clock, we the one on the microwave. Look at double sided tape, there are some pretty strong adhesives out there. Also Museum putty will hold stuff.
barb
For heavier items we have had really good luck with the automotive molding tape found in most automotive stores. This tape hold very well and can still be removed using a hair dryer and patience without damaging the wall board. Works great on almost all surfaces.
-- Edited by RickandJanice on Thursday 27th of March 2014 07:05:07 AM
I do agree though that glass is not a good idea in an RV or trailer of any kind. There's too much bouncing and flexing for it to last.
Love the hollow door anchor idea Waltben, especially for the rod holder.
Already returned the glass shelf to Home Depot... even though I obviously would have to remove items from it when traveling I agree that glass probably wasn't the best choice. I like the hanging basket idea... sounds like a winner!
Thanks to all for replies. It's always good to learn from others.
Marilyn
Simply put your electric razor on the wall and pass from left to right. You will notice the sound will change (resonance) as you pass over the solid surface of the stud compared to the insulated void on each side of the stud.
I have never owned a stud finder as I've had one in my shaving kit for about 30 years!
AMAZING.........Can have a shave and get the house work done. Does the job go smoother if use shaving cream?
Great tip, Les.