What to use to create a "nightstand" ledge next to bed?

I used pieces of this 'stuff' for several spots in our 5er cut to proper length and made removable. I screwed on some 1/2" oak plywood. The shelves were stained to (kinda) match the interior.



Unfortunately, no photos yet and I don't recall where it came from, but this is a source: http://www.factoryrvsurplus.com/products.php?product_id=1966

It would help to know what is next to the bed now. If it's an outside wall, that limits your options, but a closet wall for instance, opens up the possibilities for an enclosure of some sort. I don't have any photos of it, but on a previous RV with no nightstand on my side of the bed, I cut an opening and inserted a square sided plastic storage bin I found at a dollar store. The rim was perfect for attaching it with several small wood screws, and some wood trim finished it off nicely and added a small lip at the front. A piece of shelf liner kept my "stuff" from sliding around.

Do you have space for a small table from somewhere like Ikea?

Otherwise maybe one of these next to the bed without the wheels. You get additional storage space and a place to set your water. Link

Our trailer is so small that there is no room for a nightstand -- but there was some hidden space available on top of the fridge, next to the bed. So I punched through the panel next to the fridge,, built an enclosure, and insulated it:

Cubbyhole nightstand

Not a solution that will work for everyone, but it might be useful to a few people.

dahkota wrote:
We bought this: plexiglass corner shelf. I attached it using industrial velcro. It is very light weight and seems to hold well. At night it is usually home to a drink (with a lid, just in case), the remote, and my kindle.

Wow! The velcro is strong enough to hold up all that weight, huh? I would be afraid to knock over the water...but it is nice and unobtrusive looking!

Good ideas so far, but if you were to add a pic of your sleeping area, you might get more ideas.

Doug

I mounted one of these folding cup holders to the wall beside the bed. It is identical to the ones that Winnebago installed at the factory. It folds flat (about 3/8" thick) against the wall when not in use.

Link to above mentioned shelf kit.
Barney

Try this shelf kit or a similar one. Used a small 3/4 screw and holds small items well. Water bottle, heated pad control, flashlight, etc.
I got mine at Menards, but most places, Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, sell them. Looks decent and works well.

4-Piece Honey Pine Decorative Ledge Set
Model Number: 0139-HNY4 | Menards® SKU: 2114992
Variation: Honey

I used this and put one up on each side of the bed. It's perfect for a drink, glasses and my alarm clock.

IKEA Shelf