First few mods to 179 - this is fun!

Originally posted by TheBum Does nobody else have problems extending the top drawer under the sink? I tried it once, but the extension hit the drain trap and wouldn't allow the drawer to close.

??? Are you talking about extending it or closing it? Sounds like the latter. Did you happen to swap drawers?

Originally posted by DavMar Got it Ben Herman, thanks! If need be I want to know my options for attachment when I do the same shelf mod so much appreciated.

And according to the experts here, our wall thickness is 1-5/16" thick so a 1" bolt is good.

Ben Herman, thanks for the photos and explanations I really like seeing how you did your shelf and ran the wiring. I have some questions though like what is a "molly bolt" for hallow core doors? Also I believe our Pod walls are only about 1" thick and you said you used these molly bolts that are 1" long so it makes me wonder how you avoid punching through the wall? I know these might be stupid questions but it has me scratching my head because I believe when I used a 1 1/8" screw to replace the awning support bracket screws the tips poked through the wall into the interior and I had to replace them with 1" screws if I remember correctly.

   

DavMar - here's a few more photos to show you how I attached the sides to the RPod walls. Basically three 1 inch molly bolts (made for hollow-core doors) per side. It was definitely a 2-person job; got my son to help. Pre-drilled the holes in the shelf ends, got it into position and marked the holes with an awl. Then removed the shelf, drilled pilot holes and installed the anchors into the walls. Removed bolts from anchors, re-positioned shelf, then got bolts into anchors. Yes, there were some choice 4-letter words involved in the process, getting everything lined up. Once the anchors are in, there's very little tolerance.