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Main Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: bhgareau on May 10, 2015, 02:18:38 am
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Suggestions would be appreciated on how to keep stuff from sliding around in the upper cabinets that run along the ceiling on each side toward the front of the coach. Each night when we camp we find stuff has moved forward and back as well as everywhere in between. We have tried all sorts of liners which seem to slip and slide as much as the stuff being stored. Has anyone had any success with either a commercially available or custom solution. Thanks.
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With the exception of bulky items like pillows, blankets and towels, everything in my upper cabinets is organized into clear plastic boxes with lids or plastic mesh baskets. They only have a few inches between them so they have very little ability to slide around.
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We line all of our cabinets with no slip shelf liner. Several brands are available almost anywhere: Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Here is a link to give you an idea of what I am referring to:
http://www.amazon.com/Duck-1100731-Non-Adhesive-12-Inch-20-Feet/dp/B002AS9NAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431257880&sr=8-1&keywords=no+slip+cabinet+liner
Stuff stays put on this material and we have used it for years.
Paul
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I lined our cabinets with foam drawer liner material as shown. It stays in place with cut squares of carpet tape in the corners. The foam liners resist slippage. The liners also reduce the rattling noise of items inside cabinets.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3302/3497030900_db152cbdc5_z.jpg?zz=1)
I even lined each utensil compartment. It all helps, primarily with the noise, but also the movement.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/9198851592_9a8b8016b3_z.jpg)
As AMW mentioned, many items need to be placed in small tote containers. My wife found small 9" containers with solid bottom & vertical walls that resemble this, found at a local Dollar Store which make great totes. Spills are contained, they wipe out easy. The shape and vertical walls utilize space nicely.
(http://www.plastor.co.uk/sites/default/files/R-ESD-KLT_3214-VDA-Container.jpg)
In general it's good to keep your cabinets full or the open space blocked with tote containers. Open space should favor the rear inside each cabinet so when you brake hard, the stuff is already forward. You'll never accelerate fast enough to throw the stuff rearward.
Heavy duty stabilizer bars and good shock absorbers also help keep everything in place. A more stable (less earthquake) ride is the reason.
Unfortunately every motor home experience constant earthquakes when in motion, so all effort is only so effective. That is why it's best not to have open space inside cabinets, and contain the small stuff in tote containers.
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I have found that duck tape, nails and/or welding work the best. :lol
My wife does not like any of the above so she uses the no slip shelf liners like Paul.
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I put the cushioned shelf liner in, cut to size, and then use a heavy stapler in the corners and once in the middle. Now nothing moves.
Bob
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After trying difference things the one that worked for us was yoga mats, the cheap ones, got the for a couple of dollars. first used them under the mattress. Hope this helps
Jim & Rae Anne