Ideal storage solutions?
In a couple of my bays I have these storage chests (pics below). They are well built, they have ability to meet some very specific needs. However, I am not sure that they are really suited to long term, full-timing.
Here are some of the things I like about them:
Built well.
Finish matches the rest of the coach although the match is not perfect.
Extra freezer, refrig space.
Lots of generic drawer space.
Slide out tables.
Outdoor entertainment is a plus, I think.
Provide a lot of organized storage vs. an open bay.
Here are some things that I don't like or I could do without and make better use of the space:
Wine cooler & wine rack - it just doesn't seem to stick around that long (personal choices).
Laminate finish in utility area is just not that sturdy (my opinion).
Wooden drawer boxes.
Wooden drawer boxes with no dividers, inserts or organizers.
Locking seems to depend on the lock on the drawer slides (although this appears to be on the added-on unit that was not built/installed by Featherlite.
Not overly effective use of the space.
Limited fexibilty i.e., fixed positioning of the tables.
I have one bay that has a joey bed. I have another bay that is empty.
In the process of working to go full time, I am sorting and reducing what I will take. I also would like my stuff to be secured, organized and retrievable. I am going to design, build and install cabinetry to fit these bays. So, i am asking for ideas from the group as to what you have that you really like/gotta have/want to have/wish you had/need to have in bay storgage solutions.
I have the capabilities to develop blueprint styled drawings, material lists and cutout sheets for the cases and I intend to put them into an Article on the POG site.
So, if you have ideas, suggestions, crtitcisms, or just want to throw locusts on me have at it.
Thanks in advance.
