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02-23-2019, 09:21 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #12840
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Basement Space
Looking for efficient ways to use the middle area. I think that I have the space immediately inside the doors handled but not the middle. Can't imaging going thru the cost and trouble of putting in sliders so that is out. Need genius ideas since I am not one of them.
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02-23-2019, 10:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We did put sliders in, got the installation hardware for roughly $200, spent half a Saturday sizing, cutting 3/8 plywood, and installing. For us, well worth the effort.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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02-23-2019, 10:35 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #12840
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Great. Can you please post pictures and hard wear details.
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02-23-2019, 11:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,945
M.O.C. #5651
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From what I have heard, the problem with sliders, is they take up a fair amount of space. You lose space at the edge of the slider and also 2-4 inches of height.
I just put in some large plastic storage boxes in the middle with things I don't use much - our small propane grill, storage for the power cord such as 30/15 amp adapters, and other small things. I could actually squeeze in a couple of more boxes if I had some junk to store there.
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2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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02-23-2019, 11:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
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I just put in a Morryde sliding tray. The ease of getting to those middle totes was worth it to my back. My tray does not take up the entire width of the basement due to convenience center interference. That leaves me additional space on the side for oblong storage. I also minimized the storage height encroachment by utilizing the space underneath the tray for storing flatter items. The trays are not cheap but super easy to install. I did it alone from the delivery truck to my basement.
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2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
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02-23-2019, 11:52 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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In the very middle we use four of the plastic trunk size storage containers we got at walmart. They are made to stack and have wheels on one end so they are easy to pull out. They also come in different colors so we have them color coded.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-23-2019, 05:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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This was easy to make. Just some light angle iron and thin plywood. On the forward bulkhead are hooks for broom, rake, and walking stick. Inside the box is a fold out table. Golf clubs on the left. The other side has lots of open space and a shelf for storage containers. Getting things off the floor as much as possible works well for me.
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02-23-2019, 06:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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I installed the Mor-Ryde tray in my rv and installed it on 2x6's using L brackets on each side of the boards so as the boards would be stiff. As said this gives me some room underneath for storage also. I have found I don't lose near as much stuff with the sliding tray. Certainly more expensive than do it your self projects in the storage area but I feel this is the best for saving my back as I don't have to overextend myself finding things.
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02-23-2019, 06:59 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: ALBUQUERQUE
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #12840
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In the words of a New Yorka, " can use guys tell me what size da trays use bought dat work more betta so I can four get bout it" Danks guys.
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02-23-2019, 08:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
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42 x 90 for me.
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2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
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02-24-2019, 07:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McIver
Great. Can you please post pictures and hard wear details.
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Hardware kit ordered thru Stromberg Carlson. Various sizes depending on what you want.. Surface material is your choice, separate purchase. No pictures.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-03-2019, 01:30 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: austin
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #13656
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Mine is 33x90, as the convenience center gets in the way. I put my electric cables under the drawer. normal and extra, broom, tiki torch poles, ..
on one side a small folding table and a large cardboard box for working on the ground.
on the other is my weber grill, some buckets
SO much better than digging thru everything
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03-03-2019, 01:52 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Spokane
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #22958
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Hey Montana Man, I like your cord basket. Where did you get that.
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Tow rig, 2012 F350 6.7 SRW
Trailer, 2011 3665RE
Dog, 2015 Black Lab
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03-03-2019, 02:10 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Reno
Posts: 291
M.O.C. #22620
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I use large storage bins (Home Depot) to hold items in the middle of my unit. Easy to get in and out and keeps stuff from rolling around when we're on the road.
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03-03-2019, 02:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve W
Hey Montana Man, I like your cord basket. Where did you get that.
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Camping World
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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03-03-2019, 02:40 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Spokane
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #22958
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Very clean compartment, looks like I'm going to camping world, I need to pick up a couple propane tank connectors anyhow.
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Steve and Tami, Spokane Washington
Tow rig, 2012 F350 6.7 SRW
Trailer, 2011 3665RE
Dog, 2015 Black Lab
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03-03-2019, 04:41 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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Sliders and the associated plywood add a lot of weight. I use plastic bins with lids installed. I have two levels of plastic bins and am able to make full use of the full width of the basement.
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03-03-2019, 11:07 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mid Missouri
Posts: 156
M.O.C. #19889
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I bought Sterilite "nesting" containers at walmart. They come in a couple different sizes and are stackable. With the handle on the lid they are easy to move around.
I put potable water fittings and such in one, sewer fittings in another, caulk and lubricants have their own container, parts, all my grilling tools with a roll of aluminum foil, etc...
http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProdu...=254§ion=1
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2017 Silverado 3500HD DRW CC LB 6.6L Duramax
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03-04-2019, 06:15 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Ft. Worth
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21771
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That tote is nice...but I got the 2 pack rectangular food grade totes that are larger at Sam's Wholesale for the same price. Used one from shore cord and one for water hoses.
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03-04-2019, 07:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Willis
Posts: 896
M.O.C. #20587
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First thing I did on ours was fit cut a piece of good outdoor carpet to fit. That way, "milk crates" will not slide around. I do know that a lot of space in the top half goes unused but I do have a couple of tall boxes for water connection hose, etc that are almost the height of the basement. So far, at age 68, I have no issue crawling into the basement to fetch things if really needed. We have the pull-out tray in the garage that houses lightweight grill, chairs, and other bulky items.
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