Camper Storage ideas

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first up, i reckon this has probably already been covered, but not found a thread with a search.

I'm looking for ideas to help make better use of the storage spaces in our van.
so we've got the big space in the kitchen unit adjacent to the rear seats. behind the sliding doors.
SWMBO and I have discussed some shelves in there .
Probably some sort of organisation in there. I cant be the first thinking about this and i see some creative solutions on here already, so what have people done?
 
Simplest solution is storage boxes that are stackable but depends on what you plan on storing in them and the types/width of the doors.

We've carved up big spaces into smaller sections that we can just grab, fish out what we want, then put it back in. Saves then having to crouch or bend over looking for what you want

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GeekGrimmy said:
Simplest solution is storage boxes that are stackable but depends on what you plan on storing in them and the types/width of the doors.

We've carved up big spaces into smaller sections that we can just grab, fish out what we want, then put it back in. Saves then having to crouch or bend over looking for what you want

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I like your aesthetics but those dishes and pans won’t look like that after the first bend in the road.
We’ve used crates with dividers, everything has it’s slot so no movement or wasted space.
 
bytejunkie said:
first up, i reckon this has probably already been covered, but not found a thread with a search.

I'm looking for ideas to help make better use of the storage spaces in our van.
so we've got the big space in the kitchen unit adjacent to the rear seats. behind the sliding doors.
SWMBO and I have discussed some shelves in there .
Probably some sort of organisation in there. I cant be the first thinking about this and i see some creative solutions on here already, so what have people done?
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IMO the first rule is avoid taking stuff on a trip ‘just in case’ other than tools and first aid.
There are a few items that have many uses, a good strong bucket and strong clear plastic sacks being a couple of examples.
Avoid heavy breakable items like china plates and cups.
Put the 6 pairs of ladies shoes back in the house when she isn’t looking.
 
airhoguk said:
Consider looking at IKEA for storage boxes and bags, good quality and very reasonably priced
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This. The Sambla boxes i've found are the best combination of volume and dimensions
DXX said:
I like your aesthetics but those dishes and pans won’t look like that after the first bend in the road.
We’ve used crates with dividers, everything has it’s slot so no movement or wasted space.
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Nah, been using the van as a daily driver and there's no movement between the non slip mat and Fiamma Omni Stop for the dishes.
 
GeekGrimmy said:
This. The Sambla boxes i've found are the best combination of volume and dimensions


Nah, been using the van as a daily driver and there's no movement between the non slip mat and Fiamma Omni Stop for the dishes.
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The dishes stay like this when you are driving?
The rubber mat is widely used at sea, no issue there but they’re not magic.
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DXX said:
The dishes stay like this when you are driving?
The rubber mat is widely used at sea, no issue there but they’re not magic.
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Yes, see the plastic arm thats pinning them down? thats attached to the cabinet and has a non slip bit on the arm so there's no movement. Wife does a 32 mile commute in the van while we're waiting on the new car and that includes some hefty roundabouts - Everything in that cupboard is exactly where i put it.
 
GeekGrimmy said:
Yes, see the plastic arm thats pinning them down? thats attached to the cabinet and has a non slip bit on the arm so there's no movement. Wife does a 32 mile commute in the van while we're waiting on the new car and that includes some hefty roundabouts - Everything in that cupboard is exactly where i put it.
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Ah, thought that was a ladle, ingenious idea!
 
Hello folks

Just looking for some ideas for storage.

Currently In the middle of putting a floor down but once complete will be installing bed. Apart from under the seat /bed I’d like a box or something to go behind drivers sea Like a pod bug without the kitchen .. just wanted to look at some ideas

Cheers
 
Not sure what you mean by a pod bug but storage boxes like this one are excellent for camping.


We have a couple, one of which is a ‘bog in a box’ which either doubles as a footstool/extra seat or is moved to the awning if we are using one. The second one is taken folded up (they take up very little space) and can act as a footstool/extra seat if the bog in a box is out of the van, plus easy to access storage, normally for PJs, toilet bags and hand towels for a speedy bedtime routine.
 
Hopefully I can make something along those lines.. I already have a cadac stove so could incorporate that into the design
 
GazEvans86 said:
That’s awesum that, just don’t like the price tag lol
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I didn't either :slow rofl: , but after I'd worked out my costs to make something similar (and time), it wasn't so far off, and this is far from a standard box, it's really cleverly designed so in the end worth the £.

Only word of warning is that the "instructions" are somewhat "limited" if you do buy it!
 
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