scbwr wrote:The OP asked about using an RV cabinet. I believe that's been clarified.westend wrote:scbwr wrote:westend wrote:
There's no real issue about hanging a standard cabinet in an RV.
Maybe not, but you would need to know the best type of fastener to use if you are dealing with laminated walls that don't have typical wood stud construction. I would reccommend that anyone attempting to hang a cabinet, which may get pretty heavy once loaded, check with their RV manufacturer to see what mounting hardware would be the best to use, whether it be toggle bolts, hollow wall anchors, or find available studs (wood or aluminum). If you just attach the cabinet to a wall with a few wood screws, you may end up having the cabinet pulling off from weight and vibrations, or you could possibly have other problems caused by longer screws penetrating the wall structure.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.
I'd be interested in hearing how the project goes!
Good luck!
There's no \"maybe\" about it for anyone that's familiar with cabinets and hanging. The OP doesn't need an \"RV cabinet\", any store-bought cabinet will work.
Knowing what size fastener and the wall construction is part of hanging, attaching the cabinet securely to the wall. The OP doesn't need a call to the mfg. He can ask here when he wishes.
I'd caution that a 12\" deep wall cabinet may cause headroom issues. There are purpose-built \"Toilet Toppers\" that have a shallower depth.
No one has said that the OP has to use an RV cabinet...it's only been suggested due to weight considerations.
I only SUGGESTED that the OP contact the manufacturer because the manufacturer would be able to suggest the best cabinet mounting method based upon the wall structure of the unit that the OP owns. Of course, he can ask whomever he wants to re installing cabinets.
Is the attitude of your post intended or just accidental??
westend wrote:scbwr wrote:westend wrote:
There's no real issue about hanging a standard cabinet in an RV.
Maybe not, but you would need to know the best type of fastener to use if you are dealing with laminated walls that don't have typical wood stud construction. I would reccommend that anyone attempting to hang a cabinet, which may get pretty heavy once loaded, check with their RV manufacturer to see what mounting hardware would be the best to use, whether it be toggle bolts, hollow wall anchors, or find available studs (wood or aluminum). If you just attach the cabinet to a wall with a few wood screws, you may end up having the cabinet pulling off from weight and vibrations, or you could possibly have other problems caused by longer screws penetrating the wall structure.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.
I'd be interested in hearing how the project goes!
Good luck!
There's no \"maybe\" about it for anyone that's familiar with cabinets and hanging. The OP doesn't need an \"RV cabinet\", any store-bought cabinet will work.
Knowing what size fastener and the wall construction is part of hanging, attaching the cabinet securely to the wall. The OP doesn't need a call to the mfg. He can ask here when he wishes.
I'd caution that a 12\" deep wall cabinet may cause headroom issues. There are purpose-built \"Toilet Toppers\" that have a shallower depth.
myredracer wrote:Great thing about living in NA, you can put the cabinets in your RV just how you want to, no worries.
Of course lot's of cabinets out there would work, but the question is, does a person want it to look like it was done at the factory or something that you got at HD? Personally, I would go for a factory look especially considering the TT and what it cost, but it doesn't matter to everyone.
In our first TT, I had a bunch of cabinet doors and drawer fronts made up at a cabinet shop to match exactly what was in it. In our new TT, I'm ordering 3 cabinet doors out of 2 other models and for some new storage cabinets and using some unused space behind the shower. When done, it will match the rest of the TT and look factory original. I just can't do this sort of thing any other way, but I know I can be too picky (ask DW).
scbwr wrote:westend wrote:
There's no real issue about hanging a standard cabinet in an RV.
Maybe not, but you would need to know the best type of fastener to use if you are dealing with laminated walls that don't have typical wood stud construction. I would reccommend that anyone attempting to hang a cabinet, which may get pretty heavy once loaded, check with their RV manufacturer to see what mounting hardware would be the best to use, whether it be toggle bolts, hollow wall anchors, or find available studs (wood or aluminum). If you just attach the cabinet to a wall with a few wood screws, you may end up having the cabinet pulling off from weight and vibrations, or you could possibly have other problems caused by longer screws penetrating the wall structure.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.
I'd be interested in hearing how the project goes!
Good luck!
