We have a KZ coyote 22CP and I want to put in shelves in the storage cupboard behind the slideout dinette.
I am leery of using the back wall because I can see the electrical wiring for the slideout is right along that wall between the cabnet and the slideout. So I am assuming it is goind down the outside wall.
So, does anyone know how the side walls of the cabinet are constructed. It looks too thin to screw any length of screw to hold a shelf rack.
I am looking at the shelf racks that are about 1/2" wide (thus requiring two on each side) and have constant horizontal punches for the shelf rests to be set into at any location that suits your needs (as far as space between shelves go). They seem to require the smallest length in mounting screws.
I am concerned I will go right through the side wall of the cabinet! What an eyesore that would be!
Jeez...wish I could help..but our Coyote is a 22CT (2006 - 3 pop out style),and as such we don't have the slide out. Now mind you I am not too too impressed with the construction quality of these units. We had our couch fall apart and to see what the frame was made of kinda makes one wonder. I do not think you will see much structural strength in the walls ... probably just aluminum filled with styrofoam for rigidity. ...maybe a stud every 36" or so if at all.
Overall though, it has not been a bad trailer at all.
I would be tempted to use not only screws, but some kind of very good construction adhesive as well. Pre-drilling small holes with a very small drill bit will help if using short screws in conjunction with the adhesive or glue.
What we did with the storage (supposedly for hanging clothes..?? who does that camping.?). We put in some small slides and added 3 metal racks that can slide in / out and we use that now for our pantry.
rgds,
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