Hi all, Has anyone put shelves in their exterior(basement) storage compartments to use the vertical space that is often wasted when stuff just lies on the bottom of the compartment? I'd prefer not to drill holes in the compartment walls to hold the shelf since you don't always know what's on the other side, so "free standing" shelving might be best. Or, is it a better idea to use the clear storage containers and stack them to efficiently use all the volume(vertical space) in the motorhome storage compartment? Would appreciate any suggestions anyone may have as to how they solved this dilemma, where to get the materials, measurements/sizes of containers, etc.Thanks,Jim

I found storage bins that were stack-able and still leave room on top of the bins for flat items like folding chairs.Plus I have a couple of taller bins for items rarely used like tarps, tools and extra clothes.

the bear II, Sounds good, where did you buy the bins?Thanks,Jim

the bear II wrote:I found storage bins that were stack-able and still leave room on top of the bins for flat items like folding chairs.Plus I have a couple of taller bins for items rarely used like tarps, tools and extra clothes.What he said.These are the standard bins found at Home Depot or Lowe's. Measure your storage first and go to the storage bin row. You can often get pretty creative

We used stackable storage bins of varying sizes and it worked well. You need to purchase the same brand for all the sizes so they'll stack easily. We get ours from WalMart. See-through are ideal but if not, we label the sides so we don't have to open them and root around for things. We keep like things together. I don't think you'd be as happy with shelves. Things would fall down as you travel and if you saw an open space that's where you'd shove something.

I got some sets of drawers on wheels, red plastic like mechanics tool boxes and left off the wheels. also standard plastic shelving with the 4 round legs between sections.bumpy

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2gypsies1
Explorer III
Mar 18, 2016
We used stackable storage bins of varying sizes and it worked well. You need to purchase the same brand for all the sizes so they'll stack easily. We get ours from WalMart. See-through are ideal but if not, we label the sides so we don't have to open them and root around for things. We keep like things together. I don't think you'd be as happy with shelves. Things would fall down as you travel and if you saw an open space that's where you'd shove something.
SCVJeff
Explorer
Mar 18, 2016
the bear II wrote:
I found storage bins that were stack-able and still leave room on top of the bins for flat items like folding chairs.

Plus I have a couple of taller bins for items rarely used like tarps, tools and extra clothes.
What he said.
These are the standard bins found at Home Depot or Lowe's. Measure your storage first and go to the storage bin row. You can often get pretty creative
seadogjim
Explorer
Mar 18, 2016
the bear II,

Sounds good, where did you buy the bins?

Thanks,
Jim
the_bear_II
Explorer
Mar 18, 2016
I found storage bins that were stack-able and still leave room on top of the bins for flat items like folding chairs.

Plus I have a couple of taller bins for items rarely used like tarps, tools and extra clothes.

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