I recently purchased a 7x20 VRV. I would like to mount things like a bathroom mirror, TP holder, bungee tie down hooks on the hauler side. Any suggestions to mounting items on the walls? I see widely placed mounting screws on the walls. Are there incremental frame members hidden in between? Also should I be using any particular hardware mounting screws? Tips and suggestions are welcome.
BTW the X5 pulls the 7x20 really well. I won't come close to the max weight pulling my dirt bike.
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Welcome, and nice looking setup!
There are aluminum studs in the wall. The easiest way to find them is to wait for a cold night and watch where condensation forms. I've heard that standard stud finders work as well, but the condensation trick is very easy and accurate. If you're going to be hanging something heavy then make sure you're anchored in the studs. I'd recommend stainless steel screws (#6 or #8 wood screws). The wall studs are pretty thin, so pre-drill the holes on the small side and the screws should flare the aluminum a bit and give it some more surface area to hold onto. If it's something lighter then 3M command strips seem to work fairly well.
There are probably wires running through the walls too in different locations, I would want to know before just put screws in at any location, even if it is where the aluminum studs are located.
Regards,
Theo
So far, I've only used the existing screw that hold the trim, cupboards, etc. for hooks and tie downs. When I'm able to determine the wiring locations on my Axxess, i'll do a bit more for adding accessories on the walls, ceiling, etc.
Regard,
Theo
We used the 3M command stips to hold bath mirror, towel hooks etc. no need to drill and they're removable. We have aluminum interior walls. Db
3M Command strips seem to be working well with our mirror we just mounted on the outside of the bathroom door. I haven't drilled any holes yet to mount anything. So far some of the things in the shower are held via suction cups. Unfortunately for some reason they stain the white coating and its a bummer.