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02-19-2019, 10:23 PM
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Add shelf to large kitchen cabinet over sink
We have a new 2018 Isata 4 25FW and am looking at options to help us utilize the large kitchen cabinet over the sink. Attached is a picture of our kitchen from the dealership photos. Has anyone done anything creative to put in shelving or other techniques to better utilize this big space?
I'm hoping to put in shelving but am worried about mounting into the thin RV wood sides of the cabinet.
Thanks for your help.
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02-19-2019, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 538
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When I added a shelf in mine (different camper, but same idea) I just glued and screwed a 3/4" X 3/4" wood strip on each end of the cabinet to support the shelf I think I used 3 screws for each support. The wood is thin, but my wood strips can hold a lot of weight since the force is all directly downward and is more shearing force rather than pull out force.
Ray
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02-20-2019, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Akron, OH
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I added a shelf in our Force. used thin adjustable shelf brackets with thin screws. They have little clips that can be moved easily.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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02-20-2019, 09:28 AM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
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At home, I just use a wire shelf...so if I ever decide to repurposed for taller stuff I have it.
They make a wire shelf for kids lockers...it has legs, so you just slide it into place, double the space. Then it's removable.
https://www.amazon.com/d/Utility-Rac...rds=wire+shelf
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02-20-2019, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: MN
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I put an additional shelf in our Grey Wolf. I didn't want to use screws because shower is on one side and frig on other side with thin wall between. I glued 1/2x1/2 (?) supports in each corner, then glued same size strips front to back laying on corner supports to hold shelf. Not particularly pretty (I need to stain it dark), but it works.
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2018 Patriot (Grey Wolf) 23MK travel trailer
2011 Durango 5.7L and OEM tow package
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02-20-2019, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle fire
We have a new 2018 Isata 4 25FW and am looking at options to help us utilize the large kitchen cabinet over the sink. Attached is a picture of our kitchen from the dealership photos. Has anyone done anything creative to put in shelving or other techniques to better utilize this big space?
I'm hoping to put in shelving but am worried about mounting into the thin RV wood sides of the cabinet.
Thanks for your help.
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I used adjustable shelf brackets and cut to fit.
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02-20-2019, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whalenss
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To keep the shelf from sliding, used command strips cut to fit on the 4 shelf hangers.
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2017 Isata 5
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02-20-2019, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Monroe, Ga
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whalenss
To keep the shelf from sliding, used command strips cut to fit on the 4 shelf hangers.
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Command strips, that's a great idea, probably keeps the shelves from vibrating also.
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Phil and Jan
2018 Isata 5 36DS 4x4
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02-20-2019, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Buy/cut some wood (e.g., 1x8, 1x12) to match the depth of the cabinet. Make an upside-down U of three pieces. Slide it in. Remove/replace door hinges if necessary.
Larry
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02-20-2019, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 218
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I use a set of these shelves for my over the sink cabinet on one side and a upright divider for dishes and lid covers. You can also get ones that hook together to make another level.
https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Adjus...garden&sr=1-33
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02-20-2019, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Texas
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I use adjustable wire shelves, no drilling etc, and can be removed or moved. Any way you do it adds storage!!
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02-20-2019, 08:22 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: North West PA
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
At home, I just use a wire shelf...so if I ever decide to repurposed for taller stuff I have it.
They make a wire shelf for kids lockers...it has legs, so you just slide it into place, double the space. Then it's removable.
https://www.amazon.com/d/Utility-Rac...rds=wire+shelf
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+1 that is what we did worked great
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02-20-2019, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Southern MN
Posts: 481
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle fire
We have a new 2018 Isata 4 25FW and am looking at options to help us utilize the large kitchen cabinet over the sink. Attached is a picture of our kitchen from the dealership photos. Has anyone done anything creative to put in shelving or other techniques to better utilize this big space?
I'm hoping to put in shelving but am worried about mounting into the thin RV wood sides of the cabinet.
Thanks for your help.
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We had a cabinet in our previous minilite, like a broom closet. Used the adjustable shelf brackets to add three shelves. Didn't want to chance puncturing anything behind the wall. Drilled carefully to just get through the wall and used pop rivets to fasten the brackets. Not much for a screw to bite into.
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02-23-2019, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Southwest Missouri
Posts: 329
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Couple of Ideas
Put this in the top pantry space on our 31DS. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Makes a lot of room for wine and uses the dead space.
Then we had the dead space behind the TV in the living area. This was a large hole and this worked nicely. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works out great for chips, cereal and many bulky items.
Both these really help utilize the space provided.
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Southwest Missouri, retired
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