I've accepted the shuffle...

[MrNoodly]

LOL My keychain

Is the knife to cut things to fit?

 

[ArmorAbby]

LOL mostly the knife is for cutting zipties that I've put on, tightened and then changed my mind...

 

[mspriusV]

I've accepted my shuffle to an extend, too, but I'm just getting started with tweaking my wagon just right. Yep - a wagon - you read correctly.

I broke down and brought a grid composition book to play around with.

I like and am starting to understand the wanting and needing to measure everything including dishes. Sigh.

What about storage on a roof rack storage box thing? Does it really help with extra space or not really from odd eco shape causing a good bit of wasted space or extra time used to sort and get specific items?

Ditto but for the attached behind yet semi attached wagon boxes.

Any software template recommendations for use, when re/figuring out location configs of stuff? Or app on cell or tablet?


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[CityWoman]

That's why, when I'm ready to go on the road, I want a schoolie. I will need the room.

 

[ArmorAbby]

I want to get a cargo storage thingy for the front bumper.. mostly for foods come winter time. As for the roof, I have my solar up there now, and hoping to get one more panel at some point soon... so, nothing there.. but, I've seen these storage thingies that go on just one door on the back, so I can store there and still be able to easily open and close the back doors. So far though, they all look so expensive!!

 

[Almost There]

Depending on the storage container, mounting it on the front bumper might not be the best place to put it. Air flow while driving needs to be taken in to consideration for the radiator. Putting a bike up there is okay because it doesn't block the air flow but a solid sided storage container most always will.

Mounting anything on the door itself and then loading it puts a tremendous strain on the hinges. We used to use door mounted carriers for the spare tires on the vans and there wasn't a door that after a few years didn't have a sag to it and the metal deteriorating around the 3rd mounting point on the door itself.

If you're looking for exterior storage and need access to the back doors of the van take a look at the stowaway frames: https://www.stowaway2.com/hitch-frames

Yes, you can buy it complete with the box and they're nice but it's kind of pricey IMO. You can buy just the frame itself and then add whatever box you want to it. Bob and I both have a Husky Tradesman tote mounted on the frame. Price about $65.00 for the box, air and water tight and lockable. Right after I bought my box I found a diamond plate truck box that I want a whole lot..it's still on the wish list...  

They allow you to have the outside storage needed and swing out of the way when you need in to the back doors of the van.

 

[DLTooley]

Every time you shuffle is a time to re-prioritize and organize.

 

[ArmorAbby]

yeppers... My next build will consider the shuffle and the How-Often & When usage of each item.. during the day, the top of the toilet is usable space.. at night though, I need it... so that all gets shuffled over to the cooler... stuff like that...

 

[John61CT]

Bucket full of stuff fits in the outer one, plastic tote sits on top.

Need to use the empty one, two containers shift, back when you're done, easy peasy

 

[Weight]

I have had two vans with rear door mounted spare tire carriers. I did not have any problem with the doors. Well over 20 years and 150000 miles on the vans. I guess there could be inferior mounting systems.

 

[ArmorAbby]

I rarely use the back doors also... mainly only when I make the bed or do a big cleaning or air our... so for them to affect a hinge that doesnt move much... I think I might be ok...

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[ArmorAbby]

*air out*

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