attaching things to walls
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Topic: attaching things to walls
Posted By: cgarb
Subject: attaching things to walls
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 3:14pm
| We are trying to get organized in our brand new pod and are wondering about using double sided adhesive tape to attach things from a paper towel holder to hooks, soap dishes, and whatever to the papered walls and the cupboards. We are worried that they might pull the paper loose. We don't want to put holes in anything. What have people found to be the best way to attach things? |
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 4:03pm
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3M command hooks and double-sided tape work well. The wall covering is tough stuff bonded to the wallboard. If you do need wall anchors, I suggest using molly bolts - 3/4" maximum depth. The exterior walls are about 15/16" deep, so make sure that your bolt and the screw are well within that limit. -edit- fixed the exterior wall thickness... I originally mistyped 11/16" - it should be 15/16"
------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: cgarb
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 4:59pm
| Thanks for the suggestions! |
Posted By: TravelingTeacher
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 5:32pm
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About the molly bolts -- how can you be sure you are not going to hit something inside the wall that you shouldn't, like wiring? I appreciate the post because I had the same question about attaching things to the wall. ------------- Traveling Teacher w. R-Pod 177 "To teach is to learn twice." - Joseph Joubert "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." - Henry Ford |
Posted By: cgarb
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 5:40pm
| I'll be happy to hear about what all you do to maximize storage and convenience. We keep saying that we can always carry things in the van, but I'd love to keep most of what we need inside the pod. Since we, especially my husband, also backpack, it really shouldn't be that hard. Except I keep thinking "we might be able to use this!" I have found the forum posts really helpful, too, and everyone is so very friendly. I think that is one reason going with the r-pod! Thanks everyone! |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 5:50pm
Well, hitting a wire is always a danger. However, there is very little wiring within the upper walls where you're likely to be trying to hang something. The interior wallboards themselves are about 1/8"-3/16" thick. The straight walls are insulated with styrofoam. The curve/ceiling is insulated with glass insulation. When drilling, I suggest that you only drill deep enough to break through the interior wallboard. The wiring within the walls is not taut and will likely push out of the way if you're going slowly. Inspect the area for underlying wires; if you find any, push them out of the way. Then, carefully continue on. < ="-" ="text/; =utf-8">------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 6:06pm
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I should add that, although reasonably strong for a finished interior wallboard, the RPOD's interior walls are not magical. I strongly suggest that no one hang anything more that 2-3 pounds on the walls, that the weight be held fairly close to the wall and not cantilevered out (e.g. don't try to attach a TV mount to the wall using molly bolts) and that the object won't sway back and forth during travel (e.g. a fryingpan hooked on the wall). For the most part, try to use something like http://solutions.3mcanada.ca/wps/portal/3M/en_CA/CA-Command/Home/Pages/Products/MetalHooks/ - 3M Command Hooks or http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Products/ProductCatalog/?PC_7_RJH9U52300LM30I87QR3ES18H7_nid=88BP3QJCQLgsTF1RRQ4PQRglBBM9D4MMLWbl - Scotch Interior/Exterior Mounting Tape (I use both in my own RPOD and highly recommend them). The Scotch tape in particular has proven to be very strong, long lasting, flexible in use and clean to remove.
------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: TravelingTeacher
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 6:20pm
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So, it's really not safe to add a narrow shelf in the bedroom area then? Or anywhere else for that matter? ------------- Traveling Teacher w. R-Pod 177 "To teach is to learn twice." - Joseph Joubert "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." - Henry Ford |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 6:45pm
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 http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Indoor-Living/Storage-Organization/Organizers/Closet/Wire/SHELF-LINEN-12X2-W-HARDWARE/_/N-ntl6h/R-I2549816 - wire linen shelf where all the weight would be borne by a single wall panel. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: TravelingTeacher
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 7:17pm
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Thanks for explaining. Your family is lucky that you are so handy with the mods for the pod. ------------- Traveling Teacher w. R-Pod 177 "To teach is to learn twice." - Joseph Joubert "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." - Henry Ford |
Posted By: TravelingTeacher
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 7:20pm
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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. ------------- Traveling Teacher w. R-Pod 177 "To teach is to learn twice." - Joseph Joubert "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." - Henry Ford |
Posted By: ToddsPod
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 7:26pm
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.
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'07 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Longbed QuadCab 4.7L V8 --- '10 Forest River R-Pod 172 |
Posted By: TravelingTeacher
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2011 at 12:40am
 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.------------- Traveling Teacher w. R-Pod 177 "To teach is to learn twice." - Joseph Joubert "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." - Henry Ford |