99 Eurovan Camper Storage & Blinds

[sheilaru]

We are packing our 1999 Eurovan camper for a 6-week road trip, and we seriously need help organizing.

The hanging closet just seems to be a depository for stuff so we can’t easily find things. We tried hanging clothes, but that still didn’t use the space efficiently. And the little closet above the drawer and next to the sink is another crammed closet. We're clueless when it comes to organizing.

Do you have a system, an organizational theory of how to use all the storage spaces?

Oh, yes, the blinds on two windows need repair. Where to go?

[guggenheim]

How many people are going? What's wrong with the blinds?

[dixoncj]

[sheilaru]

2 Travelers.

One blind unit has fallen down behind the cook stove and the cords are tangled. The back, side blind unit just won't stay up.

I keep looking for diagrams to understand the mechanics of the cords and pulls, but haven't found such online.

Thank you for the plastic box idea--you mean for the space under the bed open from the back door?

The closets are my biggest frustration. Are there any true dimensions written somewhere on the web. Our manual doesn't show anything for the Winnebago insert.

Thanks

[JMB3]

[sheilaru]

Thank you for your help and suggestions.

[guggenheim]

I installed some really simple shelves in my closet and just fold our clothing.

Another thing I did that makes things easier is remove the sink and stove cover. I can wash the dishes and just leave the in the sink to dry; I'm going to use the same thing over anyway.

It also helps because I don't need to remove anything thing off said cover just to open that cover to use the sink or stove.

I asked about the amount of people as we only travel with two as well and have found it less of a task if we just leave the bed open. With the bed open, this creates a storage area under the extended area of the bed. I found two plastic bins that fit really well under this extended area.

We only take one table with us and have found the table storage area great for storing our camp chairs vertically.

Have a great trip!

[DenverB]

i put bedding and towels and such in the cabinet, occasionally shoes and (now) kids toys. Food goes in pantries, clothes go in bags still -- easier to move around and access at all times. you'll never fit all of your stuff in the cabinets of any westy anyway. pack lighter than you think is what I tell our renters.

as for the curtains, repairing stock ones is pointless. They are pure garbage anyway. go with the gowesty.com option:

http://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=96

well worth the investment and added bonus: they tuck out of the way and you end up getting several square feet of additional window space when all is said and done by eliminating the old ones that cover up at least two inches of the galley, slider and right rear windows. Really brightens up the van during the daytime.

gugg - i debated taking the cover off, but you loose so much usable counter space by doing so... good call on the table though. I hate those damn things to begin with.
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[tds3pete]

[sheilaru]

Does anyone have any photos to share of the storage with doors open?

[tds3pete]

[sheilaru]

The link didn't work--and I'm very excited to see your photos. Maybe you can edit it? Thanks

[tds3pete]

[Daralyn]

I still have my original tension blind, but the plastic mount broke. Do you know where we can get compatible mounts or if the ones at unitedshade.com will work & are compatible with the original blinds?

[HeyCrutch]

If you mean the tensioner screw you can get replacements here ...

https://www.eurocampers.com/Blind-Cord-Spools--set...p_276.html

If you meant the hangar that the blind itself mounts in I can't recall where I've seen replacements for sale ...

[HeyCrutch]