Is it safe to mount things to walls?
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Topic: Is it safe to mount things to walls?
Posted By: npalumbo89
Subject: Is it safe to mount things to walls?
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 7:08am
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New owner of a 2022 Rpod 190, Im wondering is it safe to use small screws to attach things to the interior walls? Not sure if adhesive will do the trick on some things. Thanks in advance ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 7:19am
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Short is the word. Adhesive will work for lightweight things. Make sure the screws are less than an inch long. The problem is if you want to attach something heavy. The interior wall is very thin and won't provide much grip strength. If it is heavy, I would recommend not mounting it. A lot depends on where you want to mount it. If it is in an area where there is something backing up the wall, such as on an inside wall at a corner where there is framing, that has more strength thanb the middle of the panel where there is only air behind it. ------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 7:26am
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+1 Also be careful when using velcro. Many years ago we added velcro to the walls where the backs of the seat cushions lay to keep them upright and not fall down during travel. Found out that IF the interior temp is very hot and if you aren't careful when pulling off the item the cheap paper will pull off with the velcro. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 7:49am
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Okay great to know! I didn’t realize it was a paper material. But I guess that would make sense. I definitely wasn’t considering anything heavy. The first thing I was thinking about doing was some sort of retractable clothes line for the front sleeping area and use as a method to hang a curtain to separate the area. The corners definitely make sense. Thanks for the tips!! ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 6:11pm
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for light things, we have found that Command hooks work well. There is a large variety of different sizes and styles. They are available at all of the big box stores. We use them in the shower to hang towels, on the walls for hats, headlights and other light articles. Read the directions and prepare the wall accordingly to make them adhere the best. Travel safe and often Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 8:15pm
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Rather than have a clothes line that is under tension, consider a spring-loaded shower rod that is under compression. Also, make a couple of wooden brackets drilled out to put over the ends. Attach one on either side of the RPod and put the rod in. That will make a much sturdier way to hang a divider curtain. ------------- 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: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 9:54pm
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That’s a great idea. Thank you! I also have a big pick up the command hooks too. I came across some adhesive metal strips that I could attach magnets to things and then to that. ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |
Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 2:15pm
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We have had good luck with Command hooks as well for lighter things. We do have a few items mounted using screws. We use the 1" particle board screws from Lowes with a dab of wood glue on the threads. Don't pre-drill and hand screw them only and you should be good to go. Ditto on the spring loaded shower curtain rods for drying towels and clothes. Not sure it matters, but we take them down while traveling. Hate to stop and see big, gaping holes in the wall from the rods. ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120 |
Posted By: CAPTKIDD
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 3:12pm
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I use Alien Tape to attach things to the walls it will even hold heavy things. t is removeable and wont mar the walls in any way ------------- CAPTKIDD |
Posted By: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 3:56pm
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Thank you for the tips. Didn’t consider taking down the tension rod while traveling but that is definitely something I’ll look to avoid. ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 4:56pm
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Since mine is not under that much pressure because I put blocks of wood to hold the two ends, I leave mine up all the time. ------------- 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: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 5:02pm
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Okay good to know. I may take a similar approach. ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 8:49pm
Okay, pictures are in order so here is one. I would have done the other side, but got an error message about exceeding my picture allotment. Since I don't want my old posts to have broken picture links, I am just uploading this one. There is an equivalent on the other side, notched to allow it to sit flat on the wardrobe cabinet and not interfere with the radio/DVD player. ------------- 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: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 10:58pm
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Thanks for the visual. Assuming you custom made those? I’ve got to take measurements and get a feel for it this weekend when I’m camping for the first time in it. ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2022 at 11:36pm
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Yes, they are simply a block of wood through which I drilled an appropriate size hole and then attached to the wall with screws. ------------- 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: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2022 at 10:47am
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Okay great. Simple enough. ------------- Nicholas Palumbo |