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2112
Explorer II
Dec 26, 2013

COMMAND Hooks On Walls

I was going to mount a Command Hook on my paneling wall but the instructions say "Do Not intall on wallpaper". I did a search to find discussions but only a few said they have used them on the actual panels.

So my question is has anyone had COMMAND Hangers installed on their paneling for some time without issue?

I call it paneling but it is the interior wall material found in most campers that appear to be covered with some sort of wallpaper material. I'm not talking about the broad decorative trim either.
  • We have several heavy paintings (my son the artist) stuck to our 5vr walls with Command Strips. Been hanging there for 7 years.
    Walls are wall papered thin board stuff, typical interior rv walls.

    The key is to clean the area with alcohol, let it evaporate, wipe again/dry then hang.

    We moved a couple a few years ago.......the Command Strips pulled loose just like the directions state and no problems.
    To me they are an RVrs dream for hanging stuff....and it staying hung
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    2112
    Explorer II
    Thanks for the replies. I hung it so we'll see what happens.
  • I use them all over the Colby T to hang things. Not enough surface space for things like keys and sunglasses. Also have one for the swiffer mop in the bathroom. Just put one on the outside yesterday to hang the new sign my wife gave me for Christmas. We'll see how that holds up in the Texas heat!
  • The Command hooks are going to work only as good as the surface it's attached to. If the wall paper is installed shoddy, not a good glue, the Command hook will adhere to the wall paper, but the wall paper will give way from the wall. You never know until you try.... case in point:

    My Keystone Camper had Command hooks ALL OVER the place for 8 years and not a single one of them failed, nor the wall paper.

    Now, in my stick-built house? I remodeled the bathroom. Took the room clear down to studs, new insulation, vapor barrier, dry wall, mud, primer paint and paint. Wanted to hang a simple plastic (not heavy at all) clock on the wall. Used a Command hook. It held just fine for about 6 months and then all of a sudden the clock fell. The Command hook was still attached to the paint, but the PAINT separated from the wall. I ended up just using a nail after that!

    So, you just never know. Try and see what happens!
  • I have used them for the past six years. I also put up extra ones when the grandkids visit for their towels & jackets. I have taken them down after the visit without any marks being left on the wall. I do clean the walls as per the instructions before putting up the hooks.
  • No problems here. I also use the command strips to hang most everything on the walls, from my weather center to various pictures, etc. Haven't had any problems such as you mention.
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    2112
    Explorer II
    WOW, these things have been around for 12 years?

    Thanks
  • Hi there were several on my wall papered walls when I bought my TT 12 years ago and I've never had any issues. They work for me.