I would like to mount a clock in our Ventana. The clock weighs 3.5 pounds, and is mounted in a 11.5 x 15 inch wooden wall plaque. I’ll need to take it off the wall to change the time, change battery, etc. I don’t want to put holes in the wall, plus our studs are metal, not wood. I am thinking of using a LOT of Command Strip picture hangers. These use the same Command Strip adhesive that can be removed by pulling on the strip that that sticks out, put are plastic Velcro where the two sides meet. The ones I have say they’re good for 16 pounds. Has anyone used these in an RV? Will they holdup to the bouncing while traveling on rough roads, and the heat of storage?

I use them and they work great. I remove my clock from the hook when traveling and place it back on the command hook when I reach my destination.

We have been using Command strips to hang pictures, etc in our Country Coach for 12 years. Some of the items hung with command strips have been on the wall all that time. You don't need as many strips as you think. Make sure the wall and clock back are clean and oil-free when you attach the strips. We use the Command Picture hanging strips which are similar to 3M Dual Lock - https://tinyurl.com/yazuxgyk. They allow you to take the clock down and put it back up without redoing the strips.

Thanks for your quick replies! Using a Command Strip hook, and taking the clock down when traveling, may be the way to go. So simple, but I hadn't thought of it! The wall where I want to mount the clock is hidden when the slide is in anyway. I won this clock years ago for winning High in Trial with my obedience dog, and I would hate to have it fall and get damaged while traveling!

I have a clear one on the outside where we hang our sign. Been going for a long time now and no problems.

Ijust removed a picture I had attached to the wall. The command strips stayed on the back of the picture but broke loose cleanly form the wall. That tells me they don't stick as well to the vinyl wall covering. They're OK for light stuff but maynot hold up to anything very heavy.

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Nutinelse2do
Explorer
Jul 12, 2017
Be very cautious if it is something heavy and breakable, which is sounds like it is.

I tried to use one to hang my small but heavy purse behind the copilot seat, and a small sign in the bedroom. They actually pulled the wallpaper off the wall due to the weight. The wallpaper came away and the hooks fell off. After a while, the wallpaper resealed to the wall, but I learned they are not good for heavier items in a motorhome.
ScottG
Nomad
Jul 12, 2017
Ijust removed a picture I had attached to the wall. The command strips stayed on the back of the picture but broke loose cleanly form the wall.
That tells me they don't stick as well to the vinyl wall covering.
They're OK for light stuff but maynot hold up to anything very heavy.
dalenoel
Explorer II
Jul 12, 2017
I have a clear one on the outside where we hang our sign. Been going for a long time now and no problems.
PandS
Explorer
Jul 12, 2017
Thanks for your quick replies! Using a Command Strip hook, and taking the clock down when traveling, may be the way to go. So simple, but I hadn't thought of it! The wall where I want to mount the clock is hidden when the slide is in anyway. I won this clock years ago for winning High in Trial with my obedience dog, and I would hate to have it fall and get damaged while traveling!
BobGloria
Explorer
Jul 12, 2017
We have been using Command strips to hang pictures, etc in our Country Coach for 12 years. Some of the items hung with command strips have been on the wall all that time. You don't need as many strips as you think. Make sure the wall and clock back are clean and oil-free when you attach the strips. We use the Command Picture hanging strips which are similar to 3M Dual Lock - https://tinyurl.com/yazuxgyk. They allow you to take the clock down and put it back up without redoing the strips.
SusanDallas
Explorer
Jul 12, 2017
I use them and they work great. I remove my clock from the hook when traveling and place it back on the command hook when I reach my destination.

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