22MLE Pantry

[Martybhawk]

For 22MLE and others with deep pantry. How do you utilize this space? There are 2 shelves and you can’t reach to the back of them.

[Tigger1]

Agreed, the cabinets are deep. My wife got a few clear plastic storage bins about 5”h x 5”w x 15”l and they seem to work okay although it’s not a perfect solution, it is light weight. Also added two LED motion-sensing light strips that are rechargeable via USB and held in place with magnets.

If you consider a roller-shelf you might think about some kind of a lock. When moving it could damage the door. If you go in that direction will it work with the slide closed?

[Ynot4me2]

Ya they are deep. Those storage been are a thought. I've also contemplated putting hinges on the mirror and cutting out the side. Another thought that I had was to take out the shelf and converting it into a closet. Just haven't decided yet. We will use it some more before making big permanent changes.

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[Martybhawk]

Thx. Those are some good ideas.

[CaptMac]

We also did the storage bins and seems to be working out fine.
These units have so much storage for there size, I guess I'll have to go out and buy more stuff!

[Cyclops62]

We use it for day packs and camera bag. This camper has so much storage, as weekend warriors, we don’t use every cabinet.

[Colorado Mountaineer]

I had the same dilemma but found a solution. I built a sliding shelf and put baskets on it. This way we get the freedom of rolling it open, while at the same time the ability to remove the baskets. Other than my labor, it cost about $55 plus shipping of the parts. It is a little heavy because slides that extend the full length are quite robust, and they are mounted on 1/4" plywood, but hey it slides nice. Below are some pics and links for those interested.

Couple of notes:
1) Be certain to build a locking mechanism to prevent the shelf from rolling open while on the road. ** This is critical **
2) This length shelf does not interfere with the slide-out and although the pic does not show it, it is well above the cooktop.
3) For you critics: I know the slides are mounted flat versus vertical. That was my solution to not punching holes in the side of the cabinet where they could be seen under the mirror. Also, I'm putting moderate weight goodies such as a few canned goods, cereal, chips and alike in the baskets.
4) Although you do loose some space on the sides, you gain the space in the back! I suppose you could leave out the baskets and recover a little more space.


Assembly before installation into the cabinet.


Assembly with baskets.


Fully extended.


A look inside.

Links
One set of slides that extend nearly the full length - up to 59". I scrubbed the iNet and this was all I could find. They are from a surplus house with very limited supply:
https://skycraftsurplus.com/full-ext...xt-rp0604.html

Twin baskets that fit perfectly:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hope this helps!

[traveldawg]

I had the same dilemma but found a solution. I built a sliding shelf and put baskets on it. This way we get th!

Always nice to see another Sky Craft Surplus shopper around. Are you in the Orlando area?

[Colorado Mountaineer]

Hello Traveldawg,

Sorry, no I don't live in Orlando - I live in Colorado. Just found them online and called. The gentleman on the phone was very helpful.

[Tigger1]

I had the same dilemma but found a solution. I built a sliding shelf and put baskets on it. This way we get the freedom of rolling it open, while at the same time the ability to remove the baskets. Other than my labor, it cost about $55 plus shipping of the parts. It is a little heavy because slides that extend the full length are quite robust, and they are mounted on 1/4" plywood, but hey it slides nice. Below are some pics and links for those interested.

Very nice job, thanks for sharing!