Mounting to the walls. Inside & Out.
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Topic: Mounting to the walls. Inside & Out.
Posted By: rawest50
Subject: Mounting to the walls. Inside & Out.
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 5:58pm
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Recommendations for mounting various shelves, hangers, etc. to the interior walls and the exterior walls. Screws & length? Know I can use Velcro tape. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 9:10pm
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Any screw or anchor needs to be 1" or less. Anything more will go through.
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Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 11:03pm
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Thanks. Was that answer from experience? ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 8:21am
Yes, unfortunately.  I tried using a "short" moly bolt which turned out to be too long. I have a reminder to not do that again. I plugged the hole with a green cover and sealant. Until our 'Pod is taken to be repaired from last year's accident, I see it every time I go outside and look at that side.
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 9:31am
| When i added a window to the door on our 179, I saved the piece i cut out. Two thin plastic/fiberglass walls filled with styrofoam . If you are drilling a hole, use VERY gentle pressure, or you might be looking at a drill bit on the outside of the pod. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 11:27am
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We've used these anchors with great results on the thin paneling of the inner walls:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hilti-3-16-in-HTB-Toggler-Bolts-with-Philips-Flat-Head-Screw-8-Pack-3512330/204992998 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hilti-3-16-in-HTB-Toggler-Bolts-with-Philips-Flat-Head-Screw-8-Pack-3512330/204992998 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 11:41am
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Also recommend when drilling from outside or inside, use a drill bit stop or piece of tape around bit to control depth, a stop set is available from Lowe's, less than 8 bucks. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 12:02pm
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I used the exact anchor for my TV bracket in our bedroom. Easy and worked great. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: riotkayak284
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 12:38pm
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I prefer these things to anything... http://www.command.com/3M/en_US/command/ |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 12:58pm
We've had mixed success with Command products. The problem is that the walls are so slick that the adhesive doesn't hold very long. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 8:45pm
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If you wipe down the wall with 92% rubbing alcohol or with an alcohol prep pad (my wife uses them to do her diabetes blood sugar tests), then the command strips will stick much better. I have not had one fall off when I cleaned the wall first this way.
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