Storage Box for the TV

[SeaDawg]

Not for nothing, but I put our paper towel holder over the bed, instead of the cooktop.  I  had reservations about a big roll of paper over flames.🤔 And, I can use the back burner without concerns .

In 13 camping seasons, it hasn't bothered us above the bed.

Edited December 20, 2020 by SeaDawg
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[SeaDawg]

So, I  found these mentioned on the Travato website today, then on Amazon. Has anyonectried the "anything keepers" or "everything keepers"?

I think the smaller anything would fit under the lip of my tabletop, and store spices, and maybe a remote or two.

If we actually liked it, one over the foot of the bed could hold my glasses, book, and perhaps my phone at night?

They're a bit pricey,  ($30 and $40 on Amazon) but years ago I  had an undercabinet knife rack, undercabinet coffee maker, etc. Loved them.

 

[Time2Go!]

On 10/30/2020 at 8:26 PM, mossemi said:

Yes they are still in use and yes I still love them.  Think of a silicone hot pad or oven mitt, they are nearly indestructible.  We have 4 of the one in the picture and I see a different one called the Frank that is a little larger than ours and have a 10 lb. rating.  And they are returnable if you don’t like them.

Mossey

In the description for this one (The James) it states that it has a divider. Does that prevent your cell phone from going all the way in it? Measures 8.5 x 5.5 x 2 and holds 5#
 

The Frank has a slight V to the front (as opposed to straight on the James) and says it measures 9.5 x 5.75 x 3 holds 10# and has no divider. It seems like it would be larger than needed for cell phones/pens/etc. 

Planned to order online but now I’m thinking I should probably just go to BB&B to see which fits better. Planning to use near the beds for cell phones and misc stuff.

Thanks!

 

 

[mossemi]

The James measurements match mine and that is an overall measurement of the portion that adheres to the wall.  The pouch is about 1-7/8" deep inside and the large part of the pouch is 3-5/8” wide.  The small part is 9/16” wide.  My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S7.  You can look at BB&B, but I haven’t seen any there in over a year.  Last time I looked, they were available at their website.  Or there is always Amazon.

Mossey

 

[Time2Go!]

13 hours ago, mossemi said:

The James measurements match mine and that is an overall measurement of the portion that adheres to the wall.  The pouch is about 1-7/8" deep inside and the large part of the pouch is 3-5/8” wide.  The small part is 9/16” wide.  My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S7.  You can look at BB&B, but I haven’t seen any there in over a year.  Last time I looked, they were available at their website.  Or there is always Amazon.

Mossey

 

Thank you. From the pictures online I could not tell where the divider was. If it was in the middle I knew that there was no way my phone would fit. We have the iphone 11 & 12 Max Pro so they are on the larger size. Looks like these will work.

Thanks for the visual aid!

[Ray and Susan Huff]

On 12/23/2020 at 1:31 PM, Time2Go! said:

In the description for this one (The James) it states that it has a divider. Does that prevent your cell phone from going all the way in it? Measures 8.5 x 5.5 x 2 and holds 5#

Planned to order online but now I’m thinking I should probably just go to BB&B to see which fits better. Planning to use near the beds for cell phones and misc stuff.

Thanks!

 

 

We have two of the "James" thingys.  I have one on the pantry wall (Elite II) at the foot of the bed that I use for my cell phone - A Samsung 10 ( 3" x 5 3/4" in a case) fits perfectly.  The divided section is perfect for keeping a pen handy.

[Time2Go!]

I found these at TJ Maxx and 3 of them fit side by side perfectly on the middle pantry shelf. They are clear and don’t block the view. Only 2 will fit on top of bottom. The first ones I got was a set of 3. The next trip they were individuals for $3.99 each. 
 

[Time2Go!]

Got these at Kohl’s but also available on Amazon. They are silicon and stick to the inside of the trailer without any adhesive and are moveable. The brand is Tooletries and they are a little pricey but well worth it  

This one is called the Harvey. They work great. I forgot to remove the razor before travel. When we arrived 6.5 hours later the pillows had bounced in the floor but the razor was still firmly in place!
 

We also got the soap holder called The Benjamin. All of them have drainage holes in the bottom and can be removed to clean if needed then reapplied. 

[Jairon]

Here are some cup holders that are more rigid/durable than a lot of the others on the market. The divider is Velcro and can be removed for use as a storage bucket. 4 can be placed above the sink with a 5-6 inches remaining on one side. The price is all over the place but $26 is the lowest I've seen for the large pictured below.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M4116L0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Edited March 11, 2021 by Jairon

[Overland]

I like those - they look like they fit into the uppers really well,

[Mark and Teri JuneBug22]

I love all of these ideas in this thread.  We have a number of months before we pick up our Oliver Elite II but you've given me wonderful ideas of how to organize the space.  Thank you all.

[Ray and Susan Huff]

On 4/16/2019 at 1:32 PM, Raspy said:

After my microwave tried to escape from it's cabinet twice, I redesigned the cabinet to include a wine rack, utensil storage, key hooks and a smaller microwave that cannot get away.  It also provides an additional work surface when open.

 

 

 

 

We carry the smallest Breville toaster oven in our mw storage compartment.  I was afraid the oven would shift and scratch the door.  I figured out a solution:

Needing a place to stow a rollup silicone draining rack, I wedge it in front of the cabinet between the oven and the door.  I also put a small length of foam pipe insulation on the oven door handle.

Another thing I carry with us is short blocks of memory foam (left over from trimming a mattress topper to fit the twin bed).  These come in handy to prevent cargo from shifting around.  I place two on top of the oven so it can't fly up while traveling on rough roads.

I am packing up today to hit the road.  Will take a picture of the cabinet and contents. . . . . . stay tuned!

[Ray and Susan Huff]

On 3/11/2021 at 2:16 PM, Jairon said:

Here are some cup holders that are more rigid/durable than a lot of the others on the market. The divider is Velcro and can be removed for use as a storage bucket. 4 can be placed above the sink with a 5-6 inches remaining on one side. The price is all over the place but $26 is the lowest I've seen for the large pictured below.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M4116L0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Soft storage is better than rigid as it fits to conform the curves of the upper cabinets.  It also weighs less than other options.

We store our clothes in nylon luggage organizers in the cabinets above the beds.  They can hold more than plastic or square fabric totes since you can squish them to fit the space.  I roll my clothes and they stay relatively wrinkle free.  But what are a few wrinkles when you're camping? 😁

[Overland]

On 8/22/2021 at 10:38 AM, Ray and Susan Huff said:

Needing a place to stow a rollup silicone draining rack, I wedge it in front of the cabinet between the oven and the door. 

Lol, we do the same.  Will have to look into carrying a few blocks of foam with us.

[Ray and Susan Huff]

On 8/23/2021 at 10:08 AM, Overland said:

Lol, we do the same.  Will have to look into carrying a few blocks of foam with us.

Great minds think alike!

The plastic storage container on top of the oven keeps it from bouncing up and down.  It serves a dual purpose: it is just the right height, when placed on the counter under the storage compartment door to make a level surface for drying dishes.  Silcone grease shield (on the left wall) and silicone draining mat (right wall) protect the inside of the cabinet from the oven.  Protecting the wall from the back of the oven is a silicone mat (curling iron mat used in hair salons) that the oven sits on when in use.  And a small piece of pipe insulation to keep the oven door handly from rubbing on the cabinet door.

[SeaDawg]

@Ray and Susan Huff I use pipe insulation for a number of things,, but you are the queen. You should write a book...

[Time2Go!]

I found this tiny drainer that fits perfectly in the sink. I got it at TJ Maxx. I do dishes with it in the sink and rinse and dry in place. It travels there under the cutting board as well. 

[SeaDawg]

@Time2Go! that looks like a great solution.

I found your drainer on Amazon, for anyone looking. Very nice price, still, compared to Umbra.

[Sooner]

I’ve been searching for a solution to my shoe storage problem. I found this sea grass basket at Target and it was perfect. It will hold my shoes, it’s flexible, it’s versatile and it fits under the table.  

[SeaDawg]

And, it's pretty, too!

[Ray and Susan Huff]

On 8/26/2021 at 4:06 PM, SeaDawg said:

@Ray and Susan Huff I use pipe insulation for a number of things,, but you are the queen. You should write a book...

I wish it came in more colors . . . . like pool noodles!

 

[VBistro]

On 7/28/2019 at 8:25 AM, Overland said:

 

 

We added storage nets galore, and these are incredibly handy -

 

 

 

 

 

I love the net idea and have friends who have a ton of them in their rPod. I've done a bit of digging on the forums, though, and can't find whether people use standard screws (like the ones that come with the nets) or something else to fasten to the fiberglass.  I want to make sure that I don't screw something up!

Can you tell me what you've used here?

Thanks!

mb

[Overland]

Pretty sure that they're stainless panhead screws.  I keep a bunch of different sizes around to use on the trailer.  In fact, I'll replace any screw I see of Olivers that isn't.  

[nrvale0]

Not strictly about storage but more about space-efficiency. And, besides, I started this thread and it has been roughtly since we were talking about "shower beers" since it has been offtopic. 😜

So when I was full-timing I never really did come up with a way to handle dish drying that satisified my. I ended up stacking 2 drying mats on top of the the open area next to the sink with a bit of overlap over the stove cover. 2 mats because it helped soak up any wetness and keep the counter + stove from getting anything beyond moist and *not* a catch tray because I didn't find one that would store well.

Today while watching a video on re-seasoning cast iron I stumbled across a video where I spotted this.... :

https://www.amazon.com/LLygezze-Large-Stainless-Drying-Kitchen/dp/B01HRJ5HI6/ref=sr_1_5

There are similar work-alikes on the site. I ordered one for my kitchen though I will definitely take in on trips with the trailer too to see how this compares. 

[Ray-Sam Moody]

@nrvale0 Thank you for starting this thread! We just became proud and excited owners of "Ollie 'n' Free", Hull 1007, 2022 Elite II. We started many years ago in a Lance camper, upgraded to a Class B+, then 32 ft Tiffin, but we love our Ollie best. However, I have been stressing about storage and reading your thread has relieved by my stress partly by presenting me with new ideas and partly reminding me of my army days when field exercises required me to pack for 2-3 week "camping trips". Everything you would need had to fit into 1 duffle bag and 1back pack!!!! Until I started looking for storage solutions for Ollie, I had forgotten all about rolling and packaging my clothing. Hubby is very particular/careful about attaching/screwing things into any wall so nano-tape and silicone fixtures info on this thread have helped immensley. My sincere thanks to you for starting this conversation and all of the Oliver owners who have contributed to it.