"The Shelf"
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Topic: "The Shelf"
Posted By: 1tulip
Subject: "The Shelf"
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 4:49pm
| So, I would like to add a shelf above the bed. I'm not sure how you can adequately brace a shelf in then flimsy wallboard. What do you pound in to the wall to hold things up? |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 4:54pm
Look through my mods to see my solution (link in signature). At first, the shelf mostly rested on the valences. I changed out for anchors. If you use them, they need to be an inch or less in length. Any longer and you risk putting a hole in the side of your R-Pod (ask me how I know  ). Between anchors and the valences, your shelf should be very stable if you don't overload it with heavy items. My CPAP machine and some clothing go on ours.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 6:34pm
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We put in end boards attached to the walls with industrial strength Velcro. We screwed brackets to the boards to provide ledges for the shelf. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 9:00am
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It may depeend on which model you have.Our 179 shelf goes front to back rather than side to side. https://postimg.cc/q66VQhzW">  https://postimg.cc/R3rFttZ6">  https://postimg.cc/ykdkCBGd">  I lowered the tv to make the necessary room. I sude a wire shelf from Lowe's and cut it to length. I put an angled cleat on the ceiling using construction adhesive and screws, put a ledger on the cabinet side and rested the shelf on the window valence. It is very sturdy. The cabinets have solid wood at each corner. This makes a good location for screwing the ledger to the side of the cabinet. Hope this helps Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 9:37am
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Are the window valances over the bed in a R-179 capable of supporting a wire rack that would be used for some light items such as bedding? If so what would be an easy way to attach without damaging walls or valances? ------------- 2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020) |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 10:09am
No, they are only held in by a few screws with no anchors. I removed the valances on my 179 to allow me to mount the shelf that I built closer to the windows. I use these anchors to secure my shelf. https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Find-Fastener-014973264895-16-Piece/dp/B00L1IT0M4 - https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Find-Fastener-014973264895-16-Piece/dp/B00L1IT0M4
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Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 10:15am
Thanks for the info. I really don't want to modify the trailer. I am not sold on the 179 floor plan. I purchased it used to see if I enjoyed camping. Found I do enjoy it but I think I would rather have a 189 in the future and do not want to deter from the resale price. Thanks again. ------------- 2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020) |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 1:25pm
Honestly I dont think that adding a shelf or removing the valance will detract from resale, actually I think the opposite is likely the case. Removing the valances (in my opinion) actually looks better than with them on. Just my 2 cents...
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 3:53pm
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Here's a pic of my rear shelf with dowel rod and storage containers. I used 3" brackets with 1" anchors.
https://postimg.cc/Jt6QBr8j">  ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: 1tulip
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 8:49pm
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Thanks much for the suggestions. I've got exactly the same shelving. I think I'll do one going port and starboard on the front end over the table and the back over the bed. But I was perplexed about how to keep it from tearing a hole in the wallboard. Thanks much for the suggestions. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 9:26pm
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Here is pic of my front, same both sides.
https://postimg.cc/Q9ZDLf3S">  ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |