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Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?

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TomHanlon

Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2015, 06:54:38 pm »
What did you use to mount the racks IN the shower? We're concerned about hurting the surface. Thanks.

I am not one of those who are against using screws and drilling holes. I think that who ever buys my PC aremore likely to be thankfull that the bars are there and not how they attached. If I trade it, the dealer won't care.

That being said, I am a big fan of command strips and bath strips for wet areas. Great for hooks and soap dishes, etc.
Don't leave glass bottles in the shower or on open shelfs when traveling.
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2015, 07:01:11 pm »
I assume PC-USA still uses 1/8" paper-coated luan board for the wall panels as used in our 2007.  If so, be sure to pre-drill for mounting screws, and it is important to pre-drill to the I.D. of the wood screw thread.  If the hole is too small the board can crumble or shatter.  If drilled too big, the screw strips.  Coarse threaded shallow wood screws are best.
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2015, 08:29:52 pm »
We added these to our PC and are happy with all the choices.  The suction cups in the bath work great and have surprisingly never fallen, even over the winter in storage, although I do push on them occasionally to reseat them.
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2015, 09:38:51 pm »
Are all of these held with suction cups?
 

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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2015, 09:55:25 pm »
No. Only the two accessories in the shower use suction cups as pictured.  The others are attached with screws.  There's a wood header behind the sliding door panel to anchor the towel bar securely.
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2015, 10:00:03 pm »
We liked the towel bar on the door so well, we added a second one as pictured...
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2015, 10:53:13 pm »
Go Phoenix, sorry to be dense. But do I understand that the towel rack is in the shower but it's not on a suction cup?

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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2015, 07:45:17 am »
Mount brackets with screws then attach the towel bar.  The shower board is pretty thick.  Have used this for six years now and works nicely.  It’s high and doesn’t get wet.  Very solid but not to be used as a grab bar!
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #23 on: May 14, 2015, 08:44:34 am »
Our 2350 shower is confining for me, much more so than for my shorter wife.  As a result, I am always disagreeing over her ideas of sticking things on the shower walls for I keep bumping them with my arms, usually to the point that they end up crashing to the floor.  She has had shampoo caddies of various configurations, a plastic mirror, and yes, even a pair of nice towel hooks.  One caddy hooked on to the shower head.  That one stayed up but all it's contents ended up on the shower pan during one of my showers.  I placed that caddie outside where she can see it, before every shower I took thereafter.  That dang thing stays home now, in a has-been box with many other shower item attempts.  I keep it all together as a reminder for her.

Also, given I am the second person to take a shower, I am the one who cleans up.  My wife had a clean-up squeegee hung up in there that I fought for an entire trip.  She insisted it would make clean-up easier.  She just didn't get it that a squeegee can't be used effectively around obstacles.  I wipe down the shower with a wash cloth.  Obstacles make clean-up difficult.  

I am so glad I refuse to drill a hole in the shower wall for I'd be ripping the screws out with some of my elbow jabs.  We will see what this season presents.  Last I looked, we have only a stick-on soap dish of which I am fine with.  It is a constant battle.  I keep trying to get her to simply bring in what she needs and take it out when done, bar of soap excluded.

We hang our wet towels over the shower door bar until dry.

We are so happy to have a real workable bathroom and shower, but we can't equip it like we have at home.  There simply is not enough room for that.  You 2551/2552 big corner shower owners probably can't relate to my dilemma.
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2015, 09:41:38 am »
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You 2551/2552 big corner shower owners probably can't relate to my dilemma
Ron,

When we had the 2350 I bought this shower caddy at walmart and it still works for us in our 2551.  I attached it with a 3M command hook at the top and it has suction cups to hold it against the wall.  We also travel with all our soap, shampoo, conditioner in place and have never had an issue.  I also keep a squeege and cloth sponge underneath for drying the shower.  

This picture is actually the one from our 2350.  


Barry has always said that he found the 2350 shower to be a better fit for him than the 2551 corner shower.  The shape of the shower area in the 2350 made it easier to use.  What is nicer about the 2551 bath area is the amount of space outside the shower.

I side with Irene on this issue. :)

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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2015, 11:11:01 am »
Sue, the shower caddie we had is similar to the one you show.  Somehow I always had the contents crashing on the floor.

People do tell me that I have long arms.  Maybe that is why my elbows find everything.
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« Reply #26 on: May 14, 2015, 02:44:30 pm »
Ron turn off the hip hop music and stop dancing around in there.
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I am 6 foot and 235 lbs and never had your problems, but then I don't dance around in there. I agree the shower in the 2350 is larger and better than the 2552.
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« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2015, 03:03:19 pm »
Ron turn off the hip hop music and stop dancing around in there.
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I am 6 foot and 235 lbs and never had your problems, but then I don't dance around in there. I agree the shower in the 2350 is larger and better than the 2552.
No More Ballroom Dancing In The Shower???  Has that been my problem???  Even though it is hard to get into frame, I don't know if I can live without that.  I think I will just stand firm.  It's just that those stick-on things are so hard on my feet.  :)

I am surprised the rear corner shower in the 2551 and 2552 are more restrictive than the one in our 2350.
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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2015, 03:48:22 pm »
I have to admit I have not found a spot I like for the toilet paper or the hand towel, so they both sit on my bathroom countertop.  I did put two big 3M stick hooks on the shower wall to hang towels.  I understand the reluctance to drill holes when you are trying to figure where you want things.  I have moved hooks multiple times before I settle on the perfect spot.  That's why I use the removable stick-on, because they really do remove without damage.
For the towels I used the 3M adhesive tape hooks on sliding bathroom door and use a round curtain rod to the towels.  I have two sets, one below the other, spacing out the length of the towels. works great.  For the toilet tissue I mounted it just above the heater vent  in the corner which faces the toilet.  that works too.  Hope this helps

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Re: Where to hang bathroom towel rack and toilet paper on the 2100?
« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2015, 06:50:20 pm »
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. Some of them work better than others in the 2100, which is a very small unit, but they're all interesting and informative. I'm so glad we'll be able to continue counting on you guys for help and suggestions!

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