[joefromga]

Finally got my shelf finished for the time being.

Doesn't stick out past the fender wells so I can still fit my wildcat or 4 wheeler or rider lawnmower.

 

[EddieZ]

That looks good. I was just considering how to make a full-height cabinet. It looks like slab sides for support is the way to go -- as opposed to typical cabinet frame -- since you've got to accommodate the curved wall, anyway. What are your primary attachments? ...since I note you did not work in the provided fixture points at the top.

Hey! Have you got enough hitch pins, there?

 

[joefromga]

I just used L brackets with self tapping screws everywhere I could. There are plenty of places to attach to. Once you build a shelf it's basically a sturdy box and since it rests on the floor I am not worried about strength or it tipping.

Probably will keep cordless tools on the low shelf and lighter as I go up. Toolbag and heavy stuff on floor.

I used maple cabinet quality plywood and one sheet was plenty with some leftover. 49 bucks a sheet so I may bring the other one back. It's thick 3/4 and hard to cut with my 18v circular saw but got it done.

I'll probably add shelves to the rear doors and a plywood panel holder using toggle bolts. I'll post as I do stuff.

It sure is nice to not have crap all over the floor.

The pins are for the fully adjustable, 3 ball hitch. 5" up or down with the 3 popular sizes. It's solid steel weighs 50 lbs.

 

[joefromga]

These pics show a little better.

 

[EddieZ]

Yike -- I just realized that with no liner on that upper panel, your tools will be rolling around and making dents that will be visible on the exterior of the van!! Same for bottom, really.

 

[joefromga]

I don't think they will move that much. I have thought of a peel and stick mat to add some sound insulation that would help.

 

[EddieZ]

I don't think they will move that much. I have thought of a peel and stick mat to add some sound insulation that would help.

Or, maybe get a sheet of cheap corrugated plastic at Home Depot. Probably cuts with scissors, and you could attached it with double faced tape.

 

[brivalen]

No partition? You’ll die in an accident. Especially with those L brackets, it’s not going to take much.

Trust me, I was in a medium accident with pro installed shelves that used plus nuts etc. They collapsed and tore out from the walls. It was a disaster.

 

[surly Bill]

No partition? You’ll die in an accident. Especially with those L brackets, it’s not going to take much.

Trust me, I was in a medium accident with pro installed shelves that used plus nuts etc. They collapsed and tore out from the walls. It was a disaster.

Since we haven't heard from them on this thread since 2015, they probably already died.