When you own a house, you’re always saying you need more storage. For every new dress or outfit, you need a bigger or better wardrobe. When you buy extra kitchen rolls, because your young boys like to spill stuff, where do you keep them?
A van is the same. I built it with under bed storage, which seemed a good idea and is great for keeping the van tidy. There is loads of space under there too. Then I decided to make some shelves…. because… you know, I bought those extra camping mugs and I needed somewhere to put them…
Well, the new shelves were such a success I wanted to make more! Some would say having more storage means you just buy more things to fill it. As long as it’s bought in Tiso or GoOutdoors or some other outdoor emporium, I think I can live with that…
I cut some wood.
I fixed it together.
I oiled the wood with teal oil.
I added elastic to the bottom shelf to stop the small storage boxes I bought falling out.
I added the fittings for the two metal end shelves.
I placed the shelf unit in the van and started to install it. Some well placed brackets and it’s solid.
I re-organised some of my gear into the new shelves/boxes.
And here’s how it looks all finished.
The bed will now be smaller but can still hold two people. And there’s now more room for storing tents and other stuff under the bed. It’s great having a small table top now as well as part of the build.
I will need to stop building shelves. Otherwise there will be no room to sleep or sit. And the shelves aren’t full. So what shall I buy to fill them?
Challenge Kev Outdoors 