A few tiny mods....it's the little things

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Vermilye

Be sure to follow the instructions for removal. It is possible to damage the surface (particularly the fake oak finished paper plywood used for many of the Escape walls if you just yank the hook off the wall.

Making a note to do that, Jon!

[brightday]

Originally Posted by jnfrombigt

I use the strips for other applications also. Instead of putting screws in the wall to mount my Level Mate Pro I used a couple of extra command strips.

Wouldn't have thought of doing that, thanks!

[cpaharley2008]

I never had much luck using those wire baskets with suction pads. I have maybe 3-4 in my basement gathering dust or rather cat litter dust. They seem to stay up while I'm in the trailer but upon return they are on the floor.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by davidmurphy02

Command hooks are wonderful, hold well and are easily removed. I recommend getting some of the inexpensive basic hooks to take when you first get the trailer. You can experiment with where hook placements work for you - we found that it was impossible to anticipate every detail ahead of time and wound up changing hook locations from what we had planned.

Great advice David! Before pickup I saw a similar post from you with this advice and followed it. Now I am less concerned when wanting to mount something as it is very easy to adjust the location with out doing any damage. Thank you for the sage advice.

[jnfrombigt]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I never had much luck using those wire baskets with suction pads. I have maybe 3-4 in my basement gathering dust or rather cat litter dust. They seem to stay up while I'm in the trailer but upon return they are on the floor.

I may be lucky and then again my luck may soon run out but I mounted one at the Lynden KOA some time around June 24 and the "sucker" is still there. Mounted another one about three weeks ago and so far so good. I will update if the situation changes.

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Ronn

Great advice David! Before pickup I saw a similar post from you with this advice and followed it. Now I am less concerned when wanting to mount something as it is very easy to adjust the location with out doing any damage. Thank you for the sage advice.

I'm collecting supplies to take to Chilliwack in October and am now looking at Command hooks, as I'd like to camp out on my way back to Texas and suspect that I'll find those Command hooks quite useful. Per David's advice, I don't want to be quick to affix anything permanently, and noticed that you recently purchased your Escape. Do you mind telling me sizes and/or designs you found most useful? Thanks!

[gbaglo]

I use brushed nickle in 5 and 3 lb. sizes.
I use white plastic for wet environments in the shower.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by brightday

I'm collecting supplies to take to Chilliwack in October and am now looking at Command hooks, as I'd like to camp out on my way back to Texas and suspect that I'll find those Command hooks quite useful. Per David's advice, I don't want to be quick to affix anything permanently, and noticed that you recently purchased your Escape. Do you mind telling me sizes and/or designs you found most useful? Thanks!

For initial use I bought 2 sizes with wire loops

Small - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Med - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also bought extra "refills" of both sizes.

I've mounted two Umbra Cubby Mini Organizers, a clock, a toothpick holder, an Indoor/Outdoor/Refrigerator Thermometer, hooks inside cabinet doors for pot holders, fly swatter, phone charge cords and other items. I've attached velcro to refill strips for some items we want to take down when traveling or need to be refilled or have batteries that will need changing. Nothing has fallen down and when we've decided to move an item "no problem".

[brightday]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I use brushed nickle in 5 and 3 lb. sizes.
I use white plastic for wet environments in the shower.

Makes good sense!

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Ronn

I've mounted two Umbra Cubby Mini Organizers, a clock, a toothpick holder, an Indoor/Outdoor/Refrigerator Thermometer, hooks inside cabinet doors for pot holders, fly swatter, phone charge cords and other items. I've attached velcro to refill strips for some items we want to take down when traveling or need to be refilled or have batteries that will need changing. Nothing has fallen down and when we've decided to move an item "no problem".

Thanks for the useful ideas! (Hadn't even thought of a fly swatter, and heaven knows, we all need one! ) I've added the suggested items to my cart and LOVE the Velcro idea!

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by brightday

LOVE the Velcro idea!

Just be careful where you put the Velcro. You may cause damage if removing it.
On that topic, make sure you read and save the instructions for removal of 3M hooks.

[Vermilye]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Just be careful where you put the Velcro. You may cause damage if removing it.
On that topic, make sure you read and save the instructions for removal of 3M hooks.

And, if you use Velcro, it might be worth looking for the high temperature versions. In my 17 I used it to hold the seat cushion backs to the wall, and after a couple of weeks the glued side came off before the hook side.

Ang Glenn is right - it was tough removing the adhesive from the trailer vinyl. If I remember correctly, Goo Gone seems to have done the trick...

[tdf-texas]

Originally Posted by brightday

Thanks for the useful ideas! (Hadn't even thought of a fly swatter, and heaven knows, we all need one! ) I've added the suggested items to my cart and LOVE the Velcro idea!

I bought an electronic fly swatter and love it. It's so satisfying to hear that loud crack when it hits that bug that's been pestering you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Ronn]

and LOVE the Velcro idea!

Command strip on the wall and velcro on the command strip, you can then remove the item from the velcro to refill or change batteries and if you want to remove or move the velcro you can do that as well without damaging your wall. Works for me.

[brightday]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

I bought an electronic fly swatter and love it. It's so satisfying to hear that loud crack when it hits that bug that's been pestering you.

I've used the electronic fly swatter - my sister's - and that "bzst!" does have a nice ring to it! That said, I found that my aim is actually better with the old-fashioned swatter - which can also hang easily on a tiny command hook

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Vermilye

And, if you use Velcro, it might be worth looking for the high temperature versions. In my 17 I used it to hold the seat cushion backs to the wall, and after a couple of weeks the glued side came off before the hook side.

Ang Glenn is right - it was tough removing the adhesive from the trailer vinyl. If I remember correctly, Goo Gone seems to have done the trick...

Having read so many horror stories about peeling walls, I'm protective of my walls so appreciate the warning. Perhaps I'll figure out a way to apply Velcro atop a Command base, thereby achieving the desired result. So much to learn and do before October 17th!

[gbaglo]

What are you sticking to what?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

I bought an electronic fly swatter and love it. It's so satisfying to hear that loud crack when it hits that bug that's been pestering you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works on bees to when you are trying to cook outdoors ! Pat

[brightday]

Originally Posted by Ronn

Command strip on the wall and velcro on the command strip, you can then remove the item from the velcro to refill or change batteries and if you want to remove or move the velcro you can do that as well without damaging your wall. Works for me.

Just saw this, Ronn! Settles the issue nicely!

[brightday]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

What are you sticking to what?

Any item with batteries that will remain semi-permanently affixed.