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Podster
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Topic: 2015 RP-178 Shelf Over Bed w/ Baskets Mod Posted: 04 Mar 2016 at 2:18pm |
Originally posted by McPod178
I've used 3M Extreme Mounting Tape in SE Texas (Houston) to mount outdoor lights and worked well there...must be too dry & cool in San Antonio. ![Wink Wink](smileys/smiley2.gif) I live in Cali now, and just got back from 1st trip with new shelf to Jalama Beach and it worked great, temps 50-75F. In two weeks I'll be taking the pod for a week of skiing in Mammoth and storing it there for subsequent spring skiing. We'll see how the tape handles sub-freezing temps, when I store it.
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I honestly have not tried it. I like doing things once and I don't see any tape as a permanent mounting solution. Maybe times are changing and this super tape IS the ticket, but I'm not there yet. ![Smile Smile](smileys/smiley1.gif)
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Cliff & Raelynn
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McPod178
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Posted: 04 Mar 2016 at 3:41pm |
I also used 4 strips of 3M Commander Adhesive to mount a full length mirror to the front of the bathroom door and all kinds of hooks picture frames, etc. I have about 4 months and hot and cold trips on it. So far so good. Who knows maybe my world of adhesives will come crashing down around me one day. ![](smileys/smiley5.gif) if so I'll break out the drill and screws
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Don Halas
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Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 12:27pm |
Okay I read through this topic and several others. Two very direct questions:
1. What is the best size screw that can be used in the exterior walls without risking going through the outside wall.
2. How is the valance removed.
Thanks.
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Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 1:09pm |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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Don Halas
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Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 1:17pm |
Thanks Marwayne. I think 1" would be a safe choice.
I appreciate the quick response.
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Podster
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Posted: 13 Mar 2016 at 11:07am |
Originally posted by Don Halas
Okay I read through this topic and several others. Two very direct questions:
2. How is the valance removed.
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The valance is held to the wall by screws directly through the fabric. You will have to search and probe between the folds at the corners and between the trim.
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Posted: 13 Mar 2016 at 12:11pm |
Thanks for responses. We don't intend on using the baskets, and the shelf looks pretty good just sittling on top of the valance. We don't plan on keeping much on the shelf other than some towels, sleep ware and such so I think I'm just going to use the command strip approach. I think it will more than accommodate our needs, and I'll keep an eye on it first few times out.
Actually thinking about it last night I think I'm going to use a combination of command strips and compression. I've got to get a list of my materials first, but it's going to involve a hinge on the center of the shelf which will require some compression against the wall to fully engage.
I'll post pics once I get it together.
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Posted: 15 Apr 2016 at 12:00pm |
I did the shelf mod in my 180 with a different method.
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Don Halas
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Posted: 15 Apr 2016 at 12:29pm |
Nice Jackwho.
My attempt failed. I cut the shelf in half and added some supporting wood and a hinge. I hoped that when placed between the two walls the downward pressure on the hinge would push against the walls similar to what you've done.
I also thought that hinging the shelf would make it easier to move around.
The problem I encountered is that the wood the shelf is made of is not capable of the stress and cracked in many places. I haven't totally abandoned the project, but it's unlikely I'm going any further with it.
The damaged shelf and hardware sits in my garage for now...
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Posted: 15 Apr 2016 at 10:08pm |
Every experiment is a learning experience. The money spent is just money....
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