Slide out shelf under AC

evpeeling

Still have to stain it but here is my slide out shelf for under the AC unit

Link for the slides: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EM648RI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2x1 for side supports that are screwed from below into the AC cabinet, 2x1/2” for the left, right, and front sides of the shelves, and 1/2” plywood for the top of the shelf. Used 2 1/2” wood screws to attach the side supports to the cabinetry and 1/2” wood screws to mount the slides

HellFish

Nicely done.

HikinMike

Thats very nice

MitchellDorf

Cool. I was planning on doing this also with locking sliders, but for the price difference I might go with those slides you posted. Much less $$. Thanks for sharing.

Great job!

evpeeling

@MitchellDorf The slides I posted are somewhat locking. You have to give the shelf a firm tug to release the slides, and so far the shelf has never slid out when traveling. Enjoy the mod!

mtweizer

This is so cool. We have the same year/model T@G as you. I am a beginner when it comes to woodworking. Do you have the measurements for the plywood shelf? I ordered the sliders from the link you posted. Thank you for sharing.

evpeeling

@mtweizer I attached a pdf with the original dimensions I drew up. I did tweak them a tiny bit as I was dry fitting the shelf, so I would double check all the measurements as you go. I am a beginner at woodworking too. My advice is just take your time, double check measurements often, check the fit of the pieces in the camper as you go, and make sure everything makes sense before moving to the next step.

Here is a pic of the bottom I forgot to add.

mtweizer

@evpeeling Thank you so much for the document and for the advice. I will give this a shot. THANK YOU!

evpeeling

7 months later I finally stained this thing. Used minwax Jacobean. Its a little more warm in color than the rest of the cabinetry, but close enough for me.

ahbradford

This is an amazing mod, thanks for sharing.

DebS

Awesome mod. I'm looking for something like that but higher in the cabinet area where we could put our Handy Heater in the winter, and I can put my laptop to charge. What do you use this shelf for?

evpeeling

@DebS I use it for our buddy heater or electric space heater, as a table for food or coffee when we are stuck inside, and for a laptop.

Jay

Made this shelf from someone else idea, sized to fit my space heater, hangs nicely on handles, well off bed. I use it on the other side of the trailer above the outlet

DebS

where do you store it when not in use?

albutzer

Thanks for the suggestion, my version of it - stores nicely in the galley. AB

GulfCoast

Here's the minimalist approach, with heavy-duty velcro securing the base of the fan.