Loading The Motorhome Garage?

[rob1234]

hi ,,having a big garage is great, first time away with it, i found myself just throwing everything in ,,but has anyone got ideas about good loading methods how to use the space better ,,thanks

 

[Razamataz]

 

[Northernraider]

Reading this it's obvious that just because you have some space many feel the need to fill it.


Often with a load of crap

 

[Northernraider]

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Are you opening a mobile kitchen?

 

[Gellyneck]

Reading this it's obvious that just because you have some space many most feel the need to fill it.


Often w With a load of crap

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[Northernraider]

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It seems you if you buy a big van with lots of storage you need to fill the storage with lots of items to use the van numerous ladders etc etc

 

[rob1234]

i like to be prepared ,but everything in there i would use ,eventually

 

[Lenny HB]

I have places for things,

the ladder get tied up near the door,
the windbreaks have a proper [lace on the back wall,
the toolbox and hook up cables etc have a space in the alcove bits at the front,
the table fastens against the back wall and the outside matt stands in a bucket for when it goes back in wet,
the bike panniers hang on the back wall,

that then leaves the floor space clear for bikes and a few boxes/bottles of wine got the priorities right

4 chairs, folding step ladders and a few other things go in a locker at the front.

Really it all depends what you are trying to fit it.

I noticed you convinenantly didn't mention your garage is almost big enough to get a small car in.

Reading this it's obvious that just because you have some space many feel the need to fill it.


Often with a load of crap

And why not.

 

[Northernraider]

And why not.

I carry enough crap as it Is. I would like a little more external storage but I do find the more space you have the more you buy stuff to fill it. Some of these Germans I see have boxes upon boxes of crap in their garages.

 

[Northernraider]

I think when you start towing a box van containing your own supermarket though then you've really lost it. I saw one the other day with about 8 cases of bottled water I can only assume they've brought from Germany

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[funflair]

I noticed you convinenantly didn't mention your garage is almost big enough to get a small car in.

And why not.

Nah it's not that big I like the fact that we have other outside storage options though so keeping the garage floor area clear of rubbish.

 

[Northernraider]

Nah it's not that big I like the fact that we have other outside storage options though so keeping the garage floor area clear of rubbish.

I liked that with the frankia and the euramobil...it had huge lockers under the front lounge that went across the whole van , a proper double floored set up . Was amazing what you could fit in there.

 

[Bob Wyke]

hi ,,having a big garage is great, first time away with it, i found myself just throwing everything in ,,but has anyone got ideas about good loading methods how to use the space better ,,thanks

 

[enark]

We just use rako boxes

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Very organised.

Mine are similar - but QMs issue green,

Also as you have done, load the weighty items towards the front of the garage.

 

[Apacheman]

We just use rako boxes

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A very neat garage. Have a BBQ like that. Bought a 70x40x45 stacker box from Dunelm. BBQ goes in that, means we can stack other stuff on top of that and there’s space in the box for wire brushes, cooking utensils etc. keeps it all together.

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[Geistguy]

We have two large recesses in our garage each take 3 supermarket stacking bread baskets, these are lightweight and accessible from the front. Tall stuff lives in the top one and heavy smaller things lower down.

 

[jacobjohn]

hi ,,having a big garage is great, first time away with it, i found myself just throwing everything in ,,but has anyone got ideas about good loading methods how to use the space better ,,thanks

I bought some aluminium square cross-section tubing on-line. You can buy all the fixings (push fit) and make your own racking to suit. It works for me and utilises most of the space. The trouble with plastic crates (and I do use them as well) is you always require what’s in the bottom one.

 

[pagey]

The pagey method is open garage door chuck in close door job done simples

 

[Jewellbags]

As I’m petrified of drilling into the motorhome I used the internal bike rack fittings to hold two metal shelving bars (the u shaped ones that you clips shelves into ) these bars run from top to bottom of the garage and are light and strong . I then used ratchet straps to hole the spare wheel again them (weight then by the floor) and the same for the telescopic ladder and the ramps . Lighter stuff is hooked onto them but all the weight is on the garage floor . The only downside is that more of the gear is in the centre of the garage which makes getting to it a bit of a stretch . Other than that has worked well

 

[Wools]

What we pack depends where were are going, and what we are doing when we get there.
For example, we go to Spain for the winter and take different things than for a weekend at Donington Park watching British Superbikes.
Wife has different lists on a laptop. That way I do not forget anything.
All this evolves over time, and we would rather take everything needed to make our time in the van as enjoyable as possible.
Went to the Isle of Man Manx GP last year, the garage had the scoot, 2 ebikes and a race cycle. Bit of a squeeze.

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[AlanandMayya]

It's a 7 step process.

1. When the garage is totally empty layout everything you are planning to take with you on the ground.
2. Put half of the stuff back in the house.
3. Move the remaining stuff around a bit.
4. Now put half of it back in the house.
5. Put what's left on the gound into the garage.
6. When you return from your trip take the half of the stuff you packed and didn't use out.
7. You have now packed the garage correctly.

You might as well start packing the garage as nobody else will come up with anywhere near as good a solution as this!

We must have gone to the same school! My method is very similar:
1. Make spreadsheet detailing all the things you plan to do on the trip.
2. Add in the stuff, and money, needed to do it.
3. Take one third of that stuff and 3 times that much money.

Obviously the wheels fall off all these precision methods once you have a wife.

 

[Jonno1103]

Surely the first question you should be asking is what is the garage payload? The larger the overhang the less payload you have. Just because it's large doesn't mean it can be stuffed full of all your goodies & gear.

 

[rob1234]

Surely the first question you should be asking is what is the garage payload? The larger the overhang the less payload you have. Just because it's large doesn't mean it can be stuffed full of all your goodies & gear.

hi the question was how to load it ,not how much you can get in it ,,

 

[Razamataz]

I couldn’t work with boxes on top of each other.
I will show you All how to do it properly…. With photos to come tomorrow.
Organisation…..that’s me

 

[G-RMPS]

We’re weight and volume limited. I designed and built racking specifically for the items we carry. I used aluminium angle riveted together. Shelves are thin plywood. The whole racking system is removable in one piece.

Will all stop working if we change chairs, get a wider spare wheel, or different BBQ etc :-(

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[Woodburner]

Here's how I pack mine....

 

[Mal+Moy]

I fitted a piece of 15mm plyboard to cover back bulkhead, this has had numerous screw hooks and eyes attached where I want them to keep the loose stuff contained with bungee rope. Holds up the collapsible chairs, the arms for rollalong water butt and it's pump, spring clips for the fire extinguisher, coat hooks, small hoses, etc . Hooks and clips can be moved around as wanted without worrying about affecting panelling integrity.
Mal & Moy

 

[Carpmart]

Surely the first question you should be asking is what is the garage payload? The larger the overhang the less payload you have. Just because it's large doesn't mean it can be stuffed full of all your goodies & gear.

I largely agree, but it does depend on the Motorhome.. Large overhangs can have huge payloads too!

 

[Jonno1103]

I largely agree, but it does depend on the Motorhome.. Large overhangs can have huge payloads too!

Well yeah but the OP has a pilote G740 which if not up plated only has a 450kg - 550KG payload. My F Line has more than that but still only 150KG in the garage. It's not a RS RV like your beauty.

 

[enark]

hi the question was how to load it ,not how much you can get in it ,,

And weight is a critical factor……..and where you put that weight….as Johnno was kindly bothering to advise you….

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[rob1234]

Well yeah but the OP has a pilote G740 which if not up plated only has a 450kg - 550KG payload. My F Line has more than that but still only 150KG in the garage. It's not a RS RV like your beauty.

hi thanks just had it up plated to 3960kg so should have 850kg pay load ,,i think