Do Command Strips work in RVs?

[PandS]

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?

[PandS]

Thanks, everyone! I went to Home Depot after work, and found what I hope will be perfect. It's a Command Sticky Nail Sawtooth Hanger. Basically, a metal plate with a nail head at the top. It came with Command Strips good for 5 pounds. I instead used a pair of the 16 pound picture hanging strips I already had to mount it on the wall. I'll let it set overnight, and will try to hang the clock tomorrow. My plan is to take the clock down when traveling. It will just take seconds to take it down and rehang it.

[wa8yxm]

Yes they work... HOWEVER. IN many RV's the walls are papered and the command hook adheasive is STRONGER than what they put the paper up with. So they do work.

BUT.. They may remove the paper from the wall.

I'd find a stud and screw into it But that is me

Also, You might consider a different clock

MFJ enterprises

This company specialises in stuff for Ham Radio operators.. Well that includes both clocks and wrist watches... It has been a long, long time since I've had to set mine (When the battery dies I do an "initial set" but from then on it is self adjusting)

True story.. I once commented that the official time clock at work was off,
Hecklers ask "Conmpaired to what"
My watch (of course)
And what do you set your watch by
THe clock at the other end of the hall
And who sets that clock
The national bureau of standards.

They never did learn not to try and trap me HE HE HE.

[RVAH13]

I have found they work in most areas though I did find one problem.

While wintering in FL, one side faced the sunshine thus retained a great amount of heat. A command hook on which I hung a jacket began pulling the wallpaper from the wall. It caused a large bubble to form due to the wallpaper glue separating from the wall.

[stickdog]

We replaced the standard RV clock with a Atomic clock with in and outdoor temps. used the command strip but also a couple 1 inch squares of heavy duty velcro. 7years fulltime 50,000 miles towing it only come off for battery change.

[imgoin4it]

I had a clock hanging on a command strip. Thought it worked well but after some time ( maybe a year) I found that the vinyl wall paper the strip was fastened to was releasing from the wall. I left the clock hanging while we traveled and think maybe the "bouncing" down the road had a hand in that problem. Anyway moved the clock. Resealed the vinyl to the wall by using heat from a hairdryer. That's a little trick the factory taught me. We use command strip for lots of other small less heavy things with no problrms.

[imgoin4it]

I had a clock hanging on a command strip. Thought it worked well but after some time ( maybe a year) I found that the vinyl wall paper the strip was fastened to was releasing from the wall. I left the clock hanging while we traveled and think maybe the "bouncing" down the road had a hand in that problem. Anyway moved the clock. Resealed the vinyl to the wall by using heat from a hairdryer. That's a little trick the factory taught me.

[DutchmenSport]

We also have used Command Hooks in all our campers for years and years now. I also currently have one outside, on the side of the handle by the door steps to hang our outdoor thermometer sensor. It's been hanging there for 4 years now, rain, sun, and even snow. Still "hanging on" literally.

Inside we currently have several. We have a couple beside the bed for hanging our bath robes on, living room area for hanging things on, and kitchen area for hanging pot holders.

Of course, when we travel, everything comes down. As easy as things hook on them, bouncing down the road, they can bounce off too.

In our previous camper, we attached permanent stuff to the walls by using the sticky velcro strips. One side on the wall, the other on the object attached to it. When we sold the camper, we removed all the velcro on the wall with a lot of care so as not to tear the wall paper.

Command Hooks work very well. I have a few in my pass-through storage area also. I even have them hanging inside the shell of my pick-up truck. Works great for hanging small objects, like wire and such. I've never had one come off.

[Bird_Freak]

We have used them for years with no problems ever. Clean surfaces with alcohol first. We take nothing down for traveling.

[Hikerdogs]

As others have mentioned they work very well. We have a number of them throughout the coach. We even have 2 of the ones that can hold 15 lbs. each holding a clothes rod in the shower. We hang all kinds of clothes on them. They've been working fine since the day we got the coach. We always carry a number of winter coats on the rod when traveling in cold weather.

[Sam_Spade]

SusanDallas wrote:
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.

Regardless of how you mount it, THIS is the only thing guaranteed to save you from a broken clock.

Unless you leave it on a counter top and then drive off.
Don't ask........:R

[Nutinelse2do]

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]

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]

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

[PandS]

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!