I am having an issue with my closet in the master bedroom. The rod hanger was stripped out in the move, from the lot to my local campground, and I tried to re-install it but it has come out again. I have a few ideas of how to fix it but was wondering if anyone else had any issues or an ideas on this matter. It is the center rod support that was stripped out in a 2014 Silverado 37QB.
Bedroom Closet Clothes Rod Hanger - my fix
- Thread starter Devi1Dog
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Re: Rod Hanger
The back two screw marks are where it stripped initially. I then red rolled them but they again came loose.
This is how much space there is between the bottom of the shelf to the top of shelf. There is no solid wood between and I was thinking if placing a dowel, about a 1" or so, from the floor to the bottom of the rod hanger.
The back two screw marks are where it stripped initially. I then red rolled them but they again came loose.
This is how much space there is between the bottom of the shelf to the top of shelf. There is no solid wood between and I was thinking if placing a dowel, about a 1" or so, from the floor to the bottom of the rod hanger.
Re: Rod Hanger
I think that Bob has the solution.
Drill a hole straight up, get two each, a longer bolt, fender washer and a Nyloc nut.
Run the bolt from the top down with the fender washer up top.
Do not over tighten due to the void between the shelf top and bottom.
In place of the fender washers you could use a piece of 1x2.
Peace
Dave
I think that Bob has the solution.
Drill a hole straight up, get two each, a longer bolt, fender washer and a Nyloc nut.
Run the bolt from the top down with the fender washer up top.
Do not over tighten due to the void between the shelf top and bottom.
In place of the fender washers you could use a piece of 1x2.
Peace
Dave
mobilcastle
Well-known member
rockhounders
Member
Re: Rod Hanger
We are using the washer/dryer area as an extension of the closet and to keep the weight from pulling on the rod we got a long 2 x 4 and put a notch on one end and put it under the rod to support it. Works fine and doesn't pull on the upper shelf . .
We are using the washer/dryer area as an extension of the closet and to keep the weight from pulling on the rod we got a long 2 x 4 and put a notch on one end and put it under the rod to support it. Works fine and doesn't pull on the upper shelf . .
Hoosier Wolverine
Active Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Bob and Dave have it right
John
Bob and Dave have it right
John
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Somehow, the supports for my closet rod look like they're butted up to the back of the shelf face. There may be some framing behind it and under the lower shelf skin because my closet rod is very secure. When the wife loads up almost the entire thing with her clothing such that you have to pry stuff out, it's holding a load. To the point that there is a slight droop in the rod itself. I get maybe six hangers at one end, the other zillion are hers. Can't get into the rig right now, so I can't take a look to be sure. You could try probing with a 1/16" drill bit to see if there's some wood under there.
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Somehow, the supports for my closet rod look like they're butted up to the back of the shelf face. There may be some framing behind it and under the lower shelf skin because my closet rod is very secure. When the wife loads up almost the entire thing with her clothing such that you have to pry stuff out, it's holding a load. To the point that there is a slight droop in the rod itself. I get maybe six hangers at one end, the other zillion are hers. Can't get into the rig right now, so I can't take a look to be sure. You could try probing with a 1/16" drill bit to see if there's some wood under there.
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caissiel
Senior Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Our rod in the front closet hangs wall to wall almost 8 feet.
The first year everything was going down including the shelf above.
I bought a standard house 8 ft rod and anchored it good at both end. With supports at the middle the rod seems to also hold the shelf.
I found that RV closet rods do not hold the clothes required for full-time living.
Cheap $15 fix 5 years ago.
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Our rod in the front closet hangs wall to wall almost 8 feet.
The first year everything was going down including the shelf above.
I bought a standard house 8 ft rod and anchored it good at both end. With supports at the middle the rod seems to also hold the shelf.
I found that RV closet rods do not hold the clothes required for full-time living.
Cheap $15 fix 5 years ago.
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rockhounders
Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Sorry---what was I thinking???? Of course there is only 1 solution to a problem, how silly of me. I joined the forum for ideas and suggestions.
Sorry---what was I thinking???? Of course there is only 1 solution to a problem, how silly of me. I joined the forum for ideas and suggestions.
Bob&Patty
Founders of SoCal Chapter
Re: Rod Hanger
When our (her) closet rod fell down. I bought a 2" closet rod and 2 chrome wall mounts. Installed the rod in a vertical position in the center/front of the shelf, screwed the wall mounts to the floor and shelf and yes I had to stain it to match all the wood. It ain't falling down now. I also installed longer screws in the OEM wall mounts. BTW, rockhounders, there was no way in $%& that I was going to get away with a 2X4.....that was my 1st thought. DUH stupid me. I know what Johndar means....I know that in all the boxes, containers, and junk (not mine) on the shelf....there has got to be at least 10-15 10# bowling balls. I have never figured out how DW gets so much stuff packed in a small space. I dont dare move anything....cause it turns into a house of cards. She has a system of how things are stacked and what you have to remove 1st. I never..ever put my hand into her purse....there are things in it that will remove fingers.
When our (her) closet rod fell down. I bought a 2" closet rod and 2 chrome wall mounts. Installed the rod in a vertical position in the center/front of the shelf, screwed the wall mounts to the floor and shelf and yes I had to stain it to match all the wood. It ain't falling down now. I also installed longer screws in the OEM wall mounts. BTW, rockhounders, there was no way in $%& that I was going to get away with a 2X4.....that was my 1st thought. DUH stupid me. I know what Johndar means....I know that in all the boxes, containers, and junk (not mine) on the shelf....there has got to be at least 10-15 10# bowling balls. I have never figured out how DW gets so much stuff packed in a small space. I dont dare move anything....cause it turns into a house of cards. She has a system of how things are stacked and what you have to remove 1st. I never..ever put my hand into her purse....there are things in it that will remove fingers.
rockhounders
Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Thanks for your post. We are workampers and travel all over the U S. So with all the moving, bumps, potholes, etc. there is bound to be strain on the rod with the swaying of the clothes and eventually the flimsy board that holds the brackets will give way. So for us, a 2x4 coming up and supporting it that way seems like a safer way to do it. No one but us will ever look in the closet and if someone else does, oh well.
Thanks for your post. We are workampers and travel all over the U S. So with all the moving, bumps, potholes, etc. there is bound to be strain on the rod with the swaying of the clothes and eventually the flimsy board that holds the brackets will give way. So for us, a 2x4 coming up and supporting it that way seems like a safer way to do it. No one but us will ever look in the closet and if someone else does, oh well.
Re: Rod Hanger
Ok. Here was the fix I came up with. If you look at the bottom you will notice a line, where the rod was cut, I added two nuts so that I could adjust the height if the rod over time and then anchored it to the floor. I also did the cut out for the existing rod with my Dremel tool.
Ok. Here was the fix I came up with. If you look at the bottom you will notice a line, where the rod was cut, I added two nuts so that I could adjust the height if the rod over time and then anchored it to the floor. I also did the cut out for the existing rod with my Dremel tool.
CapnSteve59
Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Devil1Dog: Nice modification using the rod to support the closet rod! Thanks for sharing!
Devil1Dog: Nice modification using the rod to support the closet rod! Thanks for sharing!
jimtoo
Moderator
Re: Rod Hanger
Hi CapnSteve59,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and to the family. We have a great bunch of folks here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge when needed.
That's what the forum is about, Heartland family sharing knowledge and information about repairs, mods and,,, of course rallies and good food. Join us when you can and meet lots of great folks.
Enjoy the forum.
Jim M
Hi CapnSteve59,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and to the family. We have a great bunch of folks here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge when needed.
That's what the forum is about, Heartland family sharing knowledge and information about repairs, mods and,,, of course rallies and good food. Join us when you can and meet lots of great folks.
Enjoy the forum.
Jim M
CapnSteve59
Member
Re: Rod Hanger
Thanks! We're really excited about our new rig and looking forward to learning more from this forum! The owners forum for my boat was an invaluable resource for me.
Thanks! We're really excited about our new rig and looking forward to learning more from this forum! The owners forum for my boat was an invaluable resource for me.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
Re: Rod Hanger
Steve, looking at Devi1dog's modification, there is a rod hanger just to the right of his support. In our Bighorn, the factory missed the mark when it came to getting that bracket under a cross member. Remove that bracket and push on the panel and find the center of the support piece. Pre-drill and reattach the bracket OR Drill all the way through the support with a 1/4" drill. Buy a couple of longer flat head bolts & nuts and attach. The mod in the picture will work but for me, the support pole would just be a temporary fix.
Steve, looking at Devi1dog's modification, there is a rod hanger just to the right of his support. In our Bighorn, the factory missed the mark when it came to getting that bracket under a cross member. Remove that bracket and push on the panel and find the center of the support piece. Pre-drill and reattach the bracket OR Drill all the way through the support with a 1/4" drill. Buy a couple of longer flat head bolts & nuts and attach. The mod in the picture will work but for me, the support pole would just be a temporary fix.
CapnSteve59
Member
Re: Rod Hanger
I will check that out. Thanks!
I will check that out. Thanks!
