Screwing in a Motorhome

[Vanman]

Ooo errr Matron!

(Sorry)

When we get our new PVC there will undoubtedly be things that we'll want to screw to the walls - I'm thinking Fire alarm/blanket/extinguisher, holders for stuff, brackets etc. and I was wondering, as we'll almost certainly pick all the wrong places first time, whether there's any fancy substitute for the good old fashioned screws that can be removed without leaving scars? Blu tack and 3M sticky hooks are unlikely to be heavy enough duty I suspect, I want to be able to hold things weighing 3 or 4 pounds despite going over the local speed humps at normal speed

Thanks

 

[Lenny HB]

Difficult being serious on this thread but once the rocking stops.....
If you use S/A Velcro even the industrial grades and spend a lot of time in southern Europe with the temps in the van in the 30's it will fail especially with any sort of load on it. The adhesive softens in the heat. ( that's not all that softens in the heat)

 

[Shrimp]

Both our fire extinguishers sit on the floor in their screwed on brackets.
The only 'heavy' thing we have screwed to the wall is the TV-no cupboard for it-but that comes off its bracket and gets put away when we travel, likewise all my very sharp kitchen knives!

 

[berni109]

U can get very strong double sided tape which stops screwing completely.
The smoke alarm is on the ceiling and the CO2 alarm is on the wall as is a bin in the bathroom and the fire blanket and none have fallen off dispute the odd earth moveing moment. Just make sure everything is clean before starting.
However don't think it would stand more than a couple of kilos.

 

[Larrynwin]

If you get a thick enough pole you don't need to screw it in the centre as it won't flex ... I speak from experience!

Boasting eh ?

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[SuperMike]

Unless you have air assist suspension fitted, takes away the rocking......

Or hydraulic steady jacks, then the whole thing is rock hard.

 

[ludo]

I find that if you are screwing into a habitation wall it's a good idea to use very long screws. That way you will have a place to hang your towel/hat outside where the screw protrudes!

 

[vin0114]

Ahhhhhhh, but did you have to screw the screw hook, which you used to support the pole which stopped you having to screw in the first place.

yes

 

[dotsontour]

Your all screwing bloody mad !
But I like you . Keep on screwing

 

[Minxy]

Your all screwing bloody mad !
But I like you . Keep on screwing

... there are a few with loose screws ... and some with them missing completely!

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[RickT]

Ooo errr Matron!

(Sorry)

When we get our new PVC there will undoubtedly be things that we'll want to screw to the walls - I'm thinking Fire alarm/blanket/extinguisher, holders for stuff, brackets etc. and I was wondering, as we'll almost certainly pick all the wrong places first time, whether there's any fancy substitute for the good old fashioned screws that can be removed without leaving scars? Blu tack and 3M sticky hooks are unlikely to be heavy enough duty I suspect, I want to be able to hold things weighing 3 or 4 pounds despite going over the local speed humps at normal speed

Thanks

Hi Vanman, screwing not allowed in my mh either, might try six inch nails though. I bought some gripeez from ebay, I am sure they will do the job for you , not tried yet but apparently you can wash them and use them again if you want to detach them later.

 

[funflair]

3M hooks which can be removed without a trace for flannels and the like, stick & stick velcro for CO alarm and similar & finally for heavy items like fire extinguisher, wine bottle holder I use T-nuts ....

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I take it that you have access to the "backside" for the T-nuts.

Martin

 

[Twogirls]

If you get a thick enough pole you don't need to screw it in the centre as it won't flex ... I speak from experience!

Come again?????

 

[Twogirls]

The wife has to be present for screwing purposes. Because we have a new van, and i m a man, and i have the tools, I need to screw. She wont let me screw in the habitation part yet. i m sure there will come a time. So as a compromise I have put up extra strong velcro which the cargo nets stick onto. They hold all the maps inside behind both front seats and other things that may be needed whilst driving.
In the garage (or should i call it the dungeon in this thread?) I have been allowed to screw under her supervision. I have screwed bigger stronger cargo nets straight into wooden areas and these hold the cadac, beach mats and collapsible chairs.
Hope that confuses any ambiguity previously caused

The wife has to be present for screwing purposes. Because we have a new van, and i m a man, and i have the tools, I need to screw. She wont let me screw in the habitation part yet. i m sure there will come a time. So as a compromise I have put up extra strong velcro which the cargo nets stick onto. They hold all the maps inside behind both front seats and other things that may be needed whilst driving.
In the garage (or should i call it the dungeon in this thread?) I have been allowed to screw under her supervision. I have screwed bigger stronger cargo nets straight into wooden areas and these hold the cadac, beach mats and collapsible chairs.
Hope that confuses any ambiguity previously caused

Thank you @suavecarve , I get it now. And please do let us know when you finally get the go ahead to screw in the habitation area. We're all agog here

 

[Sausage44]

In our Bailey there was a lack of shelving in the shower to hang soap etc. Got around it by using a small basket from Ikea that attaches with suction. Held up well, in fact when we sold the van couldn't get it off. Left it in there.

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[Bruce]

Boasting eh ?

And never have a loose screw it will only fall out

 

[Geo]

Who's a lucky girl then!

She wants slapping for knowing the difference

 

[Neckender]

We have not been able to screw anywhere in any of the vans that we have owned as I have a right handed thread on my screwing machine, and my wife has a left handed thread on hers so nothing will connect up no matter how we try.

John.

 

[TheCaller]

She wants slapping for knowing the difference

Or congratulated for a life lived to the full.

It's not the 1950s any more.

 

[suavecarve]

We have not been able to screw anywhere in any of the vans that we have owned as I have a right handed thread on my screwing machine, and my wife has a left handed thread on hers so nothing will connect up no matter how we try.

John.

If missionary doesnt work then Doggy should be right up your street as your threads will match !

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[rosalan]

Velcro, extra strong will hold up anything if you use enough. I fastened our Television to the wall only using Velcro and it worked perfectly. Of course it fell off after a few minutes so I am now thinking of nails. These can have a dual function by holding a photograph on one side of the wall and a coat on the other.

 

[Vanman]

Anyone tried "Black Tac"?

 

[gerry mcg]

if you have to drill through a bulkhead in order to bolts something securely and the back side is an exposed internal wall, I would suggest getting the correct length of fastener, using a stainless washer or plate and finishing it off with a domed nut http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A2_Nut_DomeNy_M.html abs a

http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/ do all lengths of fasteners, in all dimensions, all materials and are super.

Edit.. Alternatively, you could come at it from the other side and use a something like a socket head countersunk bolt http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A2_ScrewBolt_SHCsk_M5.html and countersunk washer http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A4_Washer_M5.html

Or a socket head button screw and washer on the exposed side http://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/A2_ScrewBolt_SHBtn_M5.html

 

[Vanman]

Thanks @gerry mcg but the OP question was about NOT making holes lol.

 

[gerry mcg]

I know, but for some things, screwing into a 20mm piece of veneered fiberboard isn't going to take the weight... Say a TV, so my post was just a suggestion for making those occasions where a through and through hole is a requirement as neat and strong as possible

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[skylinersi]

I have thought about this many times in the Moho but my wife won't let me screw in it. Sensible really as don't want to create damp patches in holes made by me screwing. Velcro and them sticky hooks is the answer for now.

damp patches made by screwing can be unsightly

 

[Astro]

I take it that you have access to the "backside" for the T-nuts. Martin

I think there is a law against that ;-)

 

[skylinersi]

I think there is a law against that ;-)

as long as youre all consenting adults.......................

 

[ianthebuilder]

Bit of a anti climax thread

NEVER!!! I FINISHED QUICKLY!!!

 

[Vanman]

Just cast my eyes upwards to the roof, it seems to be made of some type of plastic ... same as in the cab roof. Has anyone tried screwing into that? Does it crumble? Do you have to drill pilot holes first? I'm talking Ducato here

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[Minxy]

Just cast my eyes upwards to the roof, it seems to be made of some type of plastic ... same as in the cab roof. Has anyone tried screwing into that? Does it crumble? Do you have to drill pilot holes first? I'm talking Ducato here

What on earth are you thinking to fastening to the 'ceiling' ... a ruddy trapeze?????