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    Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 7:20pm
One other thing -- Has anyone tried to use Hercules hooks -- you know, the ones that barely put a pinhole in the wall, and then curve and grab the inside of the wall?  Just wondering.
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Posts: 77 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 7:26pm
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Originally posted by TravelingTeacher

So, it's really not safe to add a narrow shelf in the bedroom area then?   Or anywhere else for that matter?

No, I didn't say that.  I just cautioned a 2-3 pound limit.  I installed a 3 1/2" deep shelf over the curbside window in our 2009 RP171.  Very useful for keys, wallets, cell phones and the dog leash.

I've also just installed a larger, custom shelf across the foot of our RPOD's bed.  Its attached with 9 molly bolts to the rear of the bathroom wall, the interior curbside wall and to the curve of the ceiling.  Its quite sturdy and is intended for storing clothes.  I've gained a lot of strength and carrying capacity by anchoring it to three different walls.

However, I'd advise against installing a wire linen shelf where all the weight would be borne by a single wall panel.
 
You could put in a wire shelf if you did what TravelingTeacher's done, that is anchor to three walls for support. I've thought to do this myself, as this space is hardly usable in our 172.
 
Just assume the walls are made of heavy cardboard and you'll be safe.Tongue
 
   
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Star  ToddsPod, that's amazing!  How did you do that computer simulation?  Is it some kind of software drafting program?  Wow, you PLAN everything you do before you do it.  Awesome!  There's no end to the kind of mods you can come up with, I bet.
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