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Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

June 16, 2021, 12:40:34 am

Has anyone built and replaced storage compartment boxes? Are the old ones difficult to remove? Any pictures? Any tips? What material did you use? I have a few I need to replace soon.

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #1 – June 16, 2021, 01:57:33 am

which ones?

I've modifies the one that's under the couch on my RL, and build additional ones in the back.

It was just using .75" x 1.5" wood for the frame and plywood. Most of the RV is built this way to make it light.

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #2 – June 16, 2021, 02:49:50 am

I haven’t crawled under the rig to get a good look, but is it relatively easy to get to the bolts and remove them? I know I will have to do this at some point but there are spiders and stuff under there so I thought if anyone can tell me what to expect, you could save me from the bugs and scraped knees until I really have to suit up in some coveralls and knee pads and tough it out. 🙃

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #3 – June 16, 2021, 12:00:21 pm

Quote from: SoCal-Gal - June 16, 2021, 12:40:34 am

Has anyone built and replaced storage compartment boxes? Are the old ones difficult to remove? Any pictures? Any tips? What material did you use? I have a few I need to replace soon.

Our 1983 storage compartments were made with and replaced with 3/4" plywood, screws, glue, and steel strapping tape. the exterior of the boxes was coated in exterior automotive undercoating and painted inside.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/OATEY-3-4-in-x-10-ft-28-Gauge-Galvanized-Pipe-Hanger-Strap-339892/100168794

Newer LDs have blown plastic storage bins, they do not rot out the way the older wood boxes do.

Larry

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #4 – June 16, 2021, 02:17:37 pm

Larry, Nice! Your experience helps me tons!

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #5 – June 16, 2021, 04:38:30 pm

Quote from: Larry W - June 16, 2021, 12:00:21 pm

Our 1983 storage compartments were made with and replaced with 3/4" plywood, screws, glue, and steel strapping tape. the exterior of the boxes was coated in exterior automotive undercoating and painted inside.

Forgot to add that I added 2" X 2" wood strips inside the boxes where the plywood panels come together. They provide something to screw into and greatly increases the gluing surfaces.
The last set built was coated inside and out with West System marine epoxy. I was tempted to add a layer of fiberglass cloth to the exterior, adding strength and making it watertight.
https://www.lovelyetc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/attaching-bottom-to-wood-box_thumb.jpg

Larry

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #6 – June 17, 2021, 06:40:32 pm

Quote from: Larry W - June 16, 2021, 12:00:21 pm

Newer LDs have blown plastic storage bins, they do not rot out the way the older wood boxes do.

Larry

Hmmmm, I wonder if I can buy the plastic bins from LD and if they will fit. It’s worth a call to LD.

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #7 – June 18, 2021, 01:25:50 am

Quote from: SoCal-Gal - June 17, 2021, 06:40:32 pm

Hmmmm, I wonder if I can buy the plastic bins from LD and if they will fit. It’s worth a call to LD.

The answer is only a call away.
They come in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Larry

Re: Have you replaced storage compartment boxes?

Reply #8 – June 18, 2021, 02:26:24 pm

Quote from: Larry W - June 18, 2021, 01:25:50 am

The answer is only a call away.
They come in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Larry

And with the price of lumber right now, it probably costs about the same.

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