Clever Storage Solutions

[bentleysontour]

What I've observed over the years, especially with longtermers is
that the garage quite often isn't used to store bikes, scooter, outdoor
gear etc, But more as the default place to store, veg. food cans, and stuff
better kept too hand inside the van, but can't due to the reduced
storage capacity.

So when it rains or it's dark and/or freezing cold they are constantly
having to stagger outside. Meantime the transport is getting rusty
hanging on the back.

No doubt some people intended to use the van this way, but I
suspect some made a mistake and have adapted and made
the best of it. Worth bearing in mind.

Well ive no intention in going full time, in fact I think that I would be watching the weather to see about taking the van out at all. I just don't see the enjoyment in being in the van, when its peeing down outside. I might as well be at home and be productive.

 

[ian81]

Also give thought in any solution to the fact that the garage is behind the rear wheels and so up / down motion is amplified. This can mean stuff gets very bounced arround when for example a speed hump is inadvertantly crossed too fast!! Try to keep heavy stuff closest to the floor and when packing a box bear in mind that stuff can move about.

 

[Robmac]

I wonder if 'soft' boxes like these may be a better option on the floor of the garage;

Meori® Folding Box 15L from Camperworks

They can be wedged together without fear of damage and won't move around so much.