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Maximizing Dinky Camper Drawers

Welcome to the first entry in January’s Medium Mod Contest.  One Medium Mod will be published in every Email Alert in January.  At the end of the month, we’ll hold a reader vote to determine January’s winner.  Click here for information about the 2022 Mod Contest, including how to enter.

Maximizing camper drawer size

Greg Gabert, Seminole, Florida
Maximizing Dinky Drawers
2019 Ram 3500
2017 Palomino SS-1200

Kitchen Drawers Smallerjpg

My dinky Palomino drawers were absolutely jam-packed.  One of my goals for all my camper mods is to maximize any wasted storage space.  I sure have found a bunch in my camper.

Bigger Kitchen Drawers Taking Apart

I took the drawers apart, installed longer side rails, and drawer bottoms.  To do this I needed a table saw, brad nailer, and wood glue.  I had an inventory of not quite scrap-worthy 3/8-inch plywood that was utilized.  In the photo comparing the two drawers and additional storage gained, you’ll notice that I did scab some thinner side rail material on the one drawer as I ran out of 3/8-inch.

Bigger Kitchen Drawers Larger

I glued all contact surfaces prior to nailing.  I, therefore, chose not to change out the drawer slider assemblies to longer versions.

Bigger Kitchen Drawers Side By Side

The mod has worked out great.  I now have room for my long kitchen knife!  At least it’s not laying at a 45-degree angle in the drawer anymore.  Increasing the length of the other drawers has allowed for more concise organization of my debris.

It took me four hours to complete this modification and cost me $5.  In my opinion, the skill level of this modification is easy.

Disclaimer: The modifications above are submitted by Truck Camper Magazine readers. It is your responsibility to make sure that any do-it-yourself modification project you undertake is safe, effective, and legal for your situation.

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