Foldable/removable shelf extension (pix)

[ADK_Camper]

My camper's center kitchen lacked adequate counter space so I designed a folding shelf to extend the counter. Unfortunately the shelf whether extended or folded made access to the control panel difficult so I designed the shelf to be removable.







Mating flush mounted hardware on the folding brackets and shelf bottom allow the shelf to be lifted off the brackets to access the control panel.

[Doug33]

This was one of the reasons we upgraded to a new TT - our old one had virtually no counter space. And I'm an engineer that camps, so I notice these flaws right away. Unfortunately I dodn't know better when we originally bought our previous TT. 😉

[ADK_Camper]

Tennessee_Nomad wrote:
Nice job! Looks good. Where did you get the hardware/shelf brackets?

I got the brackets from Amazon. you can search for 8" Folding Shelf Bracket. The vendor is Jack's Tool Shed. The cost is very reasonable they are sold in pairs for $11.89 including shipping.

I bought the flush mount bracketts off the rack at a local independent building supply, but you can also get them from Amazon. Here is a LINK that will show you a clos-up of the hanger.

Just a final note: The shelf is technically called a torsion box. It's made like a hollow door. There is a grid inside with a thin (1/8") skin top and bottom. Finally I laminated a scrap of formica to the top. A torsion box is ideal for this project because it is very strong but lightweight, and it is very resistant to warping.

[ADK_Camper]

Doug33 wrote:
nice job - does the shelf while extended impede getting in/out of the main door?

Yes, the shelf partially obstructs the door when it is extended, but we can side-step between the shelf and bed to get in/out. The shelf is very easily folded so we keep it folded except when actually in use.

[LarryJM]

ADK Camper wrote:
My camper's center kitchen lacked adequate counter space so I designed a folding shelf to extend the counter. Unfortunately the shelf whether extended or folded made access to the control panel difficult so I designed the shelf to be removable.







Mating flush mounted hardware on the folding brackets and shelf bottom allow the shelf to be lifted off the brackets to access the control panel.

Nice job, but I wonder where in the world they originally thought you were going to do any food prep with ZERO counterspace. Another example of a TT designed by engineers that have never camped in their life.

Larry

[Tennessee_Nomad]

Nice job! Looks good. Where did you get the hardware/shelf brackets?

[wmoses]

Beautiful workmanship. Well done.

[Doug33]

nice job - does the shelf while extended impede getting in/out of the main door?

[Crawfordville]

Great idea!

[RVcircus]

nice addition

[CavemanCharlie]

That looks like a good idea. Nice job.

[BurbMan]

Here ya go:

[bob213]

Can't see your pictures.



Now I can see them! and it looks great! Can't have too much counter space. Nice job.....