Wall fasteners

[Hornnumb2]

What is the best way to hang towel rack and such? Thanks Michael

[RobWNY]

I used the extra course thread drywall screws for my towel racks, a key rack, and hooks for jackets. They work just fine. I wouldn't hang 50 pounds from any hook or rack with just a drywall screw but for towels and jackets and things they work just fine.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

We bought 2 very large plastic hooks to put our towels on. Buy them at Walmart.
Power-Lock Suction Large Single Robe Hook in Clear.

[T3rry1]

best bet is to find a stud, failign that, an anchor should be alright, just try to get close to the stud with it so you don't end up with a lot of flex and potentially break the panel board or rip it right off the studs.

[GrandpaKip]

The 1/4" paneling in our camper has been adequate for screws for the three bars I added in the head. At least so far. The same has been true for coat hooks and other lightweight stuff.

[myredracer]

I use Oscar rivets (a type of pop rivet) for heavier items or things that require more strength like a towel bar.

[rbpru]

It depends on the weight. Most of our stuff is held up with the new removable peel and stick hooks. The large mirror is screwed to the bathroom door.

Most of the stuff like towels, fly swatter, thermometers, and hot pads do not weigh much so the peal and stick work just fine. Heavier items like brooms and mops are on hooks screwed to the wall.

[ADK_Camper]

I agree that molly bolts are the way to go. I attached a paper towel dispenser under a cabinet with screws but the wood was so thin that the tugging on the towels caused it to fail. I changed to molly bolts and have had no further problem.

Be aware that molly bolts come in different sizes to accommodate different wall thicknesses. You want molly bolts designed for attaching to very thin surfaces.

[pira114]

LarryJM wrote:

pira114 wrote:
If there's foam inside the wall, the molly type fastener above is out.

Don't tell the 10 or so moly wall anchors I have had holding things up on my foam insulated walls since 2007/08. Those moly expanding anchors will IMO work just fine in foam insulated walls unless the foam is wood type solid which would way a ton anyway. That small expanding area in those moly wall anchors will push the foam out away and you've already made a hole the diameter of the wall anchor in the foam to start with.

Larry

Interesting. I would have thought the foam was adhered to the wall and using a molly would cause incremental separation.

Thanks for the correction

[LarryJM]

pira114 wrote:
If there's foam inside the wall, the molly type fastener above is out.

Don't tell the 10 or so moly wall anchors I have had holding things up on my foam insulated walls since 2007/08. Those moly expanding anchors will IMO work just fine in foam insulated walls unless the foam is wood type solid which would way a ton anyway. That small expanding area in those moly wall anchors will push the foam out away and you've already made a hole the diameter of the wall anchor in the foam to start with.

Larry

[pira114]

If there's foam inside the wall, the molly type fastener above is out.

I've used Gorilla glue with great Success. You just have to be willing to apply pressure for a few minutes. Be careful how much you apply as it foams up and will come out the sides. If that happens, a damp cloth will take it off if done immediately

[Hornnumb2]

My bathroom is on the back wall so what would work with the foam inside?

[kayakcrazy]

This is what I like to use - http://www.rona.ca/en/hollow-wall-anchor-p0484239

[rtz549]

What kind of wall material? What's behind it(air? Another material?)?

I'd use some sort of insert and wouldn't just rely on only the screw threads:

[kalynzoo]

Best way is a screw. No, I'm not being funny. Out in the west it can get really hot in an RV when it is stored without the airconditioning. Really hot, and many glues will give out. Coil-n-wrap sells a high heat Velcro that can be used in many applications. If you cannot screw into the backing (and there are a whole bunch of places that will not hold a screw) you might try cutting a piece of 1/4" ply to make a back plate (the larger the better). Screw the towel rack into the wood then glue the wood to the wall with 3M double sided outdoor adhesive. (sold at most hardware stores).
Good luck, and Happy Trails.