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Bought my first Travel Trailer (Avenger 2016)

sparkylola
Explorer
Explorer
I bought a new/used travel trailer Avenger 2016, taking it out this coming weekend to Ponderosa, I joined happy trails so I got places to visit when I retire, bought everything needed. I want to put pictures up but not sure about putting holes into walls, would that cause moled in time? any suggestions, I was also thinking liquid nail to secure my mirror. Thank guys.
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GrandpaKip
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Explorer II
afidel wrote:
GrandpaKip wrote:
We use standard picture hooks that are nailed into the wall, but I am not concerned about the holes. The artwork comes down when on the road.
We started collecting local artists’ work while traveling and have a rotating gallery in the camper.


Ooh, I might have just acquired a new expensive hobby 😃

I like to collect experiences more than things but having a painting to remind me of a place I've traveled is a nice combination of the two.

Yes, it is. And it’s a bonus if you get to talk to the artist.
Since the art is meant for the camper, it can be smaller pieces, so the cost is less. At least most of the time (!).
Kip
2015 Skyline Dart 214RB
2018 Silverado Double Cab 4x4
Andersen Hitch

gaymeadowsman
Explorer
Explorer
Welcome to the forum. We have an 2014 Avenger 27RLS Touring Edition. I have hung a number of pictures on my walls using Command hooks along with Command picture strips placed along the bottom of the frames to keep the pictures from swinging and bouncing off the hooks. After almost 4 years I've never lost, or had to rehang any of them.
We have a 1x3, 3-D art plaque above the bed just to fill the big empty wall. Two command hooks on top, two command strips on bottom.

John 😛
Ted :R


in search of the next one
2010 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab LT
2015 Chevrolet Impala LT

DrewE
Explorer II
Explorer II
The decorative wooden plaque ("Camper Sweet Camper") in my RV is held on the wall with velcro, I believe. It stays in position very securely.

afidel
Explorer II
Explorer II
GrandpaKip wrote:
We use standard picture hooks that are nailed into the wall, but I am not concerned about the holes. The artwork comes down when on the road.
We started collecting local artists’ work while traveling and have a rotating gallery in the camper.


Ooh, I might have just acquired a new expensive hobby 😃

I like to collect experiences more than things but having a painting to remind me of a place I've traveled is a nice combination of the two.
2019 Dutchman Kodiak 293RLSL
2015 GMC 1500 Sierra 4x4 5.3 3.42 full bed
Equalizer 10k WDH

GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Explorer II
We use standard picture hooks that are nailed into the wall, but I am not concerned about the holes. The artwork comes down when on the road.
We started collecting local artists’ work while traveling and have a rotating gallery in the camper.
Kip
2015 Skyline Dart 214RB
2018 Silverado Double Cab 4x4
Andersen Hitch

campigloo
Explorer
Explorer
Congrats on the beginning of your spending on all things RV!
The trailer itself is a great starting point.
Enjoy!!!!!

silverfz
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Explorer
Congrats
2014 avenger 28 bhs
2008 Toyota tundra crew max
guarded by bear the mini dashound
running from payload police edition

afidel
Explorer II
Explorer II
gmw photos wrote:
Some folks have had good luck with 3m command strips. I have a few of them inside closet but the only things hanging from them is fly-swatter and feather duster, so I have no idea if they hold heavier items as well.


One of the fulltime couples I follow uses command strips to hold up their winter coats, plenty strong according to them 😃
2019 Dutchman Kodiak 293RLSL
2015 GMC 1500 Sierra 4x4 5.3 3.42 full bed
Equalizer 10k WDH

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
Let's see RVing since 1978 and haven't bought all I need to date! Gee I miss my 1978 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and 8 1/2 foot Beaver camper!
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
Congrats and welcome to the life!
Another vote for Command Strips too. I have attached picture frames to the walls with them.
When I traded our last TT in, I pulled all the stuff off the walls for reuse in our new trailer. It was great to do so without leaving a single mark or hole.

gbopp
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Explorer
sparkylola wrote:
bought everything needed

No you didn't. :B

Congrats on your TT and enjoy your travels.

gmw_photos
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Explorer
Some folks have had good luck with 3m command strips. I have a few of them inside closet but the only things hanging from them is fly-swatter and feather duster, so I have no idea if they hold heavier items as well.