So cleaver! You could drill pilot holes in both the shelf and the supports before installation to make screwing them together in such a tight space a little easier.
I still can't get over the fact all three of you are living full time in that little trailer. I have a 40ft Pinnacle just for myself. My search for the right floorplan was extensive. I need to have the full front closet. Even then I have to rotate clothes for the seasons. Luckily I found the perfect unit with a front bath. This bathroom is large enough to have a cabinet dedicated to the washer and dryer. Thus leaving the entire front closet for clothes and a quarter of my shoes. I really do admire what you're doing. Your daughter is getting quite the experience, adventure, and hands on education. Cheers from Seattle! How on earth do the three of you manage with so little storage? Granted you're further south so you can get away with tees, shorts, and flip flops most of the year.
Brilliant! I'm going to try that in a couple of my Airstream upper cabinets. I just wasn't sure how I was going to do that. Now I do! Thanks for the great tip!
Wonderful idea. You were really thinking outside the box. There’s nothing really permanent about the changes so in the future, should you need to carry larger items in these spaces, you still can. Awesome video!😀
Great simple tip!! I would use a long basket on bottom shelf to keep things from getting lost back there, but this seems totally doable for me :) our class c rv is very limited storage and this is perfect!
Hope this works for you! They are holding up very well for us and seem to give us all the storage space we need (and even extra..which just means we buy more food) :) Keep in touch and let us know how your cabinet install goes with velcro, would love to see the results! Happy travels...
I build cabinets and I still find this video helpful. I was surprised at all the 1/8 ply and also am wondering if the bottom of the cabinets will need a extra ply on top of what is there to hold any weight like can goods. Yes am a old new B..
Double backed tape is your friend. My problem is you can't see anything past the front of the cabinet. I think using tubs that can easily be pulled out is a better solution with the shelves added.
Great idea! We ended up putting some small (clear) tubs in the back of the pantry to hold extra items and baking supplies (things we don't need necessarily on a regular basis). The shelving spacing has helped with being able to see what's back behind the front row, but sometimes it is a guessing game when you reach way in the back and have to "feel" for what you are looking for!
You could have screwed and "L" bracket into the anchor boards then placed it in the cabinet, put the shelf on top and placed a screw on the shelf board into the anchor board. I noticed that the anchor board on your left (my right) isn't sitting flush to wall, so movement from pulling your camper may cause it to shift and your items would fall...
Your right when you said that RV's are terrible at utilizing the available space, that's why it's up to the buyer to figure out what they need to do to make it right. I just tore out the single plastic battery box in my RV to fit another 12V right next to it. Why wouldn't they just leave the space available for customers that want to use 2 batteries?
That's a good point but the problem with that is the wasted space for the slides and such. It is hard to reach back there but for me, space is more important. Especially when you're living in the RV.
TENSION RODS (from Walmart, etc.) could have been used to hold up the extra shelves, instead of having to cut "support boards" to do the same job. No screws, no saws, and no drills required. Plastic bin containers (that come in all sorts of shapes) could sit on top of the tension rods to hold items. The tension rods could be adjusted to any height, at any time - as needs change. Us women tend to think of ways to simplify things! (Big Wink and Smile).
Not really. They're not very sturdy and finding all those containers to make the right fit is kind of a time waster. It would actually be cheaper in the long run to go the wood way. However, for those who are afraid of minor woodworking jobs, then yours is an excellent idea. In my early years that's exactly what I would have done.
Tension rods are unstable, unreliable, and ugly. Theoretically, this is another solution, but you have to buy them which costs more than scrap wood planks, then mickey mouse in a solution. This is better.
Absolutely glad I came across your video. I have so much wasted space and was trying to figure out the best, most cost effective solution! Perfect 👍🏻.
Thank you for this video. My husband followed your lead and made shelves for our Pantry. Thanks again
Great job! Just what I’m looking to put in our camper. What was the thickness of the wood you used for the supports and the shelves?
Brilliant idea! I was just thinking of how to add shelves without drilling into the sides, for similar reasons. Thanks!
So cleaver! You could drill pilot holes in both the shelf and the supports before installation to make screwing them together in such a tight space a little easier.
Great hack. I am definitely using this. Thanks for sharing.
I still can't get over the fact all three of you are living full time in that little trailer.
I have a 40ft Pinnacle just for myself. My search for the right floorplan was extensive. I need to have the full front closet. Even then I have to rotate clothes for the seasons. Luckily I found the perfect unit with a front bath. This bathroom is large enough to have a cabinet dedicated to the washer and dryer. Thus leaving the entire front closet for clothes and a quarter of my shoes.
I really do admire what you're doing. Your daughter is getting quite the experience, adventure, and hands on education.
Cheers from Seattle!
How on earth do the three of you manage with so little storage? Granted you're further south so you can get away with tees, shorts, and flip flops most of the year.
Awesome idea! I can do it myself and no holes.Love it ! Thank you
Glad you found it helpful! Ours held up (like brand new) even after 5 years of normal wear and tear!
Brilliant! I'm going to try that in a couple of my Airstream upper cabinets. I just wasn't sure how I was going to do that. Now I do! Thanks for the great tip!
Brilliant idea mate, just what I'm looking for! Top man 👍🏻👍🏻
I am an efficiency geek so I love this idea!
Wonderful idea. You were really thinking outside the box. There’s nothing really permanent about the changes so in the future, should you need to carry larger items in these spaces, you still can. Awesome video!😀
instead of the screws you could use double back tape on the two support boards. The top one seems fairly snug and would stay in place.
Great idea...plus for more space take the bags out of box and clip together.
Great simple tip!! I would use a long basket on bottom shelf to keep things from getting lost back there, but this seems totally doable for me :) our class c rv is very limited storage and this is perfect!
Good job doubling the usable storage space.
With those boards, there, that means you could put drawer runner, so you can have pull out area
Love the idea. I will use small amounts of industrial strength Velcro to hold the sides and the tubs are a great idea. Thanks a bunch.
Hope this works for you! They are holding up very well for us and seem to give us all the storage space we need (and even extra..which just means we buy more food) :) Keep in touch and let us know how your cabinet install goes with velcro, would love to see the results! Happy travels...
smart - thabk you for sharing - I also like the pull out racks so you do not loose things in the back.
Lovely work. I have seen them pull out so you can access the entire pantry.
So thankful I saw this! What size boards did you use? Maybe quarter inch?
Thanks for the noninvasive method. I'll try this one.:)
Great idea. What was the thickness of your supports?
Great idea! Others can add comments and suggestions and everyone will benefit! Yay!
Yes, we love seeing and hearing what other mods people are making and creating!
I build cabinets and I still find this video helpful. I was surprised at all the 1/8 ply and also am wondering if the bottom of the cabinets will need a extra ply on top of what is there to hold any weight like can goods. Yes am a old new B..
Mark, I do believe that the mfg has 1" rails on the outside of the shelving(front & back) for an added support. (This being below each of the shelves)
Love this idea !
Thanks 🙏🏼
I did the same thing throughout my RV and held the side supports in place with double sided tape Easy to remove if I decide to modify heights, etc
Double backed tape is your friend. My problem is you can't see anything past the front of the cabinet. I think using tubs that can easily be pulled out is a better solution with the shelves added.
Great idea! We ended up putting some small (clear) tubs in the back of the pantry to hold extra items and baking supplies (things we don't need necessarily on a regular basis). The shelving spacing has helped with being able to see what's back behind the front row, but sometimes it is a guessing game when you reach way in the back and have to "feel" for what you are looking for!
Simple and smart solution 👍
Now just add full extension trays and you got it dialed!
That’s smart, would wood glue have worked, in place of screws?
Love your idea, will look into this, thanks!
Good video! Id glue it
You could have screwed and "L" bracket into the anchor boards then placed it in the cabinet, put the shelf on top and placed a screw on the shelf board into the anchor board. I noticed that the anchor board on your left (my right) isn't sitting flush to wall, so movement from pulling your camper may cause it to shift and your items would fall...
Thanks for sharing, I will be doing the same to my camper!
Let us know how it works out for you :)
Will do, thanks!
Your right when you said that RV's are terrible at utilizing the available space, that's why it's up to the buyer to figure out what they need to do to make it right. I just tore out the single plastic battery box in my RV to fit another 12V right next to it. Why wouldn't they just leave the space available for customers that want to use 2 batteries?
Well, tick! Even I could do that. Thanks.
Command strips or double sided tape on the side pieces then you can remove the shelves if you need more tall space.
Love your idea! But I wouldn’t screw them down cause I might want to repaint or apply shelf coverX besides they look pretty sturdy to me👍🏼😁💕
Instead of screws put a couple of dabs silicone on the backs of the (shelf) supports & shelves, that way they are easily removed.
I actually did The same in The first camper we had!:-)
Great job
Good 👍
Personally I wouldn’t out screws into the board. It seems unnecessary and would cause issues if you decide to change things around later.
So clever!
Appreciate that Claudia :)
+totally trailer How did you get your measurements for the curved wall bedroom shelving ??
Just use a couple dabs of silicone or double sided tape to hold the supports.
Thank u so much so easy.
Wouldn't it be great if u.s.a. Designers incorporated space efficient designs from the start instead of building crap.
Bulldozer you don’t know me or my beliefs and what you say is irrelevant to my point. free market will solve the low quality issues in RV’s.
Hot glue the sides in , and BAM no screws
And the first time the inside temp gets above 100 degrees (quite normal when not in use/in storage) BAM! NO SHELVES!
Brilliant!
It's better to put drawers that can pull out. It's too hard to reach stuff in the back.
That's a good point but the problem with that is the wasted space for the slides and such. It is hard to reach back there but for me, space is more important. Especially when you're living in the RV.
Not to mention the added weight of drawers and hardware. Light weight is key or you have a monster to pull.
Silastic the sides??
Like this .
glue the boards on the side!
LITTLE DOGE SQUAD that’s what I do.
TENSION RODS (from Walmart, etc.) could have been used to hold up the extra shelves, instead of having to cut "support boards" to do the same job. No screws, no saws, and no drills required. Plastic bin containers (that come in all sorts of shapes) could sit on top of the tension rods to hold items. The tension rods could be adjusted to any height, at any time - as needs change. Us women tend to think of ways to simplify things! (Big Wink and Smile).
True, but some RV cabinet walls are nothing but 1/8 plywood. Tension rods may not always work.
I like the board idea better, no offense.
Not really. They're not very sturdy and finding all those containers to make the right fit is kind of a time waster. It would actually be cheaper in the long run to go the wood way. However, for those who are afraid of minor woodworking jobs, then yours is an excellent idea. In my early years that's exactly what I would have done.
Tension rods are unstable, unreliable, and ugly. Theoretically, this is another solution, but you have to buy them which costs more than scrap wood planks, then mickey mouse in a solution. This is better.
Brilliant!