Utilising Curved Shelves as Storage Space

MEWardle replied on 05/08/2016 10:22

Posted on 05/08/2016 10:22

I have just taken delivery of a new Elddis caravan which features two curved shelves under the counter as you come in the door. Clearly at present you can't put anything on these when travelling as items would slip off. I have used cut down expandable curtain rods, fixed vertically on each shelf to stop items sliding off, As these are tensioned they are easily removable and totally flexiblle. They now hold large biscuit boxes in place.

Michael  05/08/2016.

Tinwheeler replied on 05/08/2016 10:39

Posted on 05/08/2016 10:39

We've utilised curtain wire many times over the years. Mainly to hold items in top lockers so they don't move and push the doors open. Useful stuff.

huskydog replied on 05/08/2016 10:44

Posted on 05/08/2016 10:44

I'm just sorting out some curtain wire and hooks now to take with us , and restrain what falls out of the cuboards on the way downSurprised

KeithT replied on 05/08/2016 11:00

Posted on 05/08/2016 11:00

I have just taken delivery of a new Elddis caravan which features two curved shelves under the counter as you come in the door. Clearly at present you can't put anything on these when travelling as items would slip off. I have used cut down expandable curtain rods, fixed vertically on each shelf to stop items sliding off, As these are tensioned they are easily removable and totally flexiblle. They now hold large biscuit boxes in place.

Michael  05/08/2016.

Write your comments here...Its not only caravnas that suffer this problem, Motorehomes do also - does anyone in the design team of the manufacturers ever use them I wonder. Our Burnster has excellent storage facilities in the shower/toilet compartment......BUT all the shelves in the cupboard have no front rentention. I solved this by buying some metal rods and cutting to size then fixing them into the -fortunately- wooden surround. Flexible curtain wire is well used for keeping books and magazines etc in place in the overhead lockers. BUT why do the designers not think of such obvious things!!

Tinwheeler replied on 05/08/2016 11:50

Posted on 05/08/2016 11:50

Yes, it's both cvans and MHs. Our current MH is quite good in that respect but our last cvan, a Coachman, had no positive catches on the upper locker doors and relied solely on springs to keep them shut. It didn't take much for the contents to shift and push the doors open.

Takethedogalong replied on 05/08/2016 12:41

Posted on 05/08/2016 12:41

We seem to be quite lucky with our little AS, all cupboards have at least a small ledge. For small items, such as herb bottles etc... We bought some small little hessian baskets, very lightweight and just lift one out to rummage for the right herb bottle etc.... Cupboards lock well, but on opening sometimes things have bounced around a tad, especially on SY roads!  Happy

ABM replied on 05/08/2016 14:28

Posted on 05/08/2016 14:28

,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Things  have  bounced  around  a  tad,  especially  on  SY roads !  --  Then  take  care  if  you  ever  use  Cirencester  Park  !!  The  entrance  drive  past  the  College  was  the  original  plan  for  The  Motorway  Roadworks  design  !

Tammygirl replied on 05/08/2016 19:11

Posted on 05/08/2016 19:11

Like TDA we use containers for the top lockers, the ones I like are from IKEA very lightweight can be collapsed when not needed and come in all shapes and sizes (designed for draws) I tend to use them for things like hairdrier, tongs, spare glasses/sunglasses, DVD's. I load the containers up in the house then just pop them in the van when we are ready to go. 

Takethedogalong replied on 05/08/2016 19:17

Posted on 05/08/2016 19:17

,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Things  have  bounced  around  a  tad,  especially  on  SY roads !  --  Then  take  care  if  you  ever  use  Cirencester  Park  !!  The  entrance  drive  past  the  College  was  the  original  plan  for  The  Motorway  Roadworks  design  !

Ha ha! The chances of us using Cirencester Park are as remote as camping on the moon! Hate the place, but I know what you mean about the road! Some of the back roads in Northumberland, between Alnwick and Bamburgh could be used to churn butter as well!Undecided

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