Adding shelves above bed |
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Osutrikers
Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Topic: Adding shelves above bed Posted: 15 Feb 2021 at 11:53am |
Wondering who has added single shelves across front above bed? What did you use for anchors, and into what bracing? Just wondering of process. Wanted something to store ebags, etc. thanks. Tom
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Kup-Pod
Senior Member Joined: 08 Jun 2017 Location: Guelph, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 153 |
Posted: 15 Feb 2021 at 2:17pm |
There are lots of posts about adding shelves, especially in the "List your mods" string. It all depends on your model and where exactly you want to add the shelf. Best off just searching "shelf" in the search tool.
As far as anchoring, some simple wall anchors will do, but you have to remember that the walls are thin and there are few "studs" to anchor in. Often people have used the window valence along with wall anchors to provide the support. Check out http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=842&KW=mods&PN=65&title=list-your-mods for my shelf post in a 178. Hope this helps!:-)
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2021 F150 5.0l "Lead me on a level path" |
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Osutrikers
Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 15 Feb 2021 at 3:37pm |
Thanks
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 15 Feb 2021 at 5:51pm |
JA-Pod
Newbie Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2021 at 8:10pm |
Many thanks to Vann for his inspiration!! I was able to nearly duplicate his method of creating a shelf at the foot of the bed. For the shelf I used left over wainscoting plywood, corner trim molding and for support directly under the shelf a split closet rod. I fashioned for wall supports using some wood I had and attached at the endwall using screws and construction adhesive. I attached the side wall supports to the wall where the aluminum frame is located next to the window and wardrobe. In addition to this I moved the TV (another inspiration from Vann) down since it really is at a odd height to be enjoyable also it was in the way of the shelf. I added support inside the wardrobe to carry the load of the TV and the shelf support. A bit of calk and touchup paint should complete it. A great space saver mod!
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John & Allison
R-Pod 179 (2017) Nissan Frontier SL V6 4.0 (2019) |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 16 Feb 2021 at 8:22pm |
For us, that shelf would be at the head of the bed. We switched around because it helps with sound isolation from the AC and water pump since the pump is underneath the other end. Also it helps block light when I get up and turn on a light in the morning. I put up a curtain across the opening for light control also. My wife likes to sleep in and this keeps her happier. I ran my shelf across. We really don't watch a lot of television. When we do, we are usually sitting at the dinette.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Osutrikers
Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2021 at 10:54am |
Just getting our 189 which is why I’m wondering if the studs at curved end over bed and the wall studs are different? Aluminum vs wood? How to locate. Best type/length screws to use. Thanks
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Osutrikers
Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2021 at 10:57am |
Just getting our 189which is why I’m wondering if studs at end over bed and side wall studs are the same? Aluminum vs wood? How to locate? Best type screw to use and length. Thanks a lot. Great forum. Tom
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JR
Senior Member Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Location: Manistee, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 364 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2021 at 12:53pm |
Jay
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 17 Feb 2021 at 10:23pm |
Nice work JR! Great job of matching up the vertical kerfs I'm sure that looks a LOT better than our bare wire! Vann
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