Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-19-2014, 08:57 AM   #1
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 10
Shelf help/guidance

I have a 2013 Z-1 (ZT251BH). We are looking at adding a shelf above the couch.



My question is, how do I attach it to the wall. I don't feel any studs but haven't checked with my stud finder. What kind of studs are used in RV interior walls? What sort of weight will it hold?
drhuggybear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2014, 10:19 AM   #2
Weekend Camper
 
Antares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Uhhiya
Posts: 96
That wall should ave bracing in that location for a TV mounted on the opposite side in the bedroom. You should be able to tap around to find it. I'm not sure how much weight a shelf there would hold, but I wouldn't put too much up there.
__________________
2013 Z-1 251BH | 2011 Nissan Armada | Curt WD hitch with no sway control
2014: 20 Nights & 1338 Miles
2013: 23 Nights & 1200 Miles
2012: 10 Nights & 254 Miles


Antares is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-19-2014, 01:40 PM   #3
Full Time Camper
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
Studs are aluminum and most stud finders will detect them. Also since the interior paneling is 4 ft wide, find a joint and from there, most studs will be on 16" centers. Use sheet metal screws. Drill a 1/8 inch pilot hole to verify you are on a stud and them drill the proper size for the screws, better to be undersized than too large. Weight capacity is more likely dependent on size and number of screws than wall strength.
__________________
Larry Day

Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
https://www.picturetrail.com/dayle1
Dayle1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crossroads RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:23 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×