Display shelves and trailer walls

[ManaMinori 4,145]

Does anyone have any idea if those common display shelves can hold up on trailer or mobile home walls? The walls, unlike those in regular housing, are wood panel walls- really thin and flimsy- in fact, the faux boards can be pushed on and have a bit of give to them, since there's not much sturdy material in between. Is shelving with these walls impossible?

Edited March 2, 2019 by Nightmare Muffin

[Dreambiscuit 9,901]

I seem to remember the walls on mobiles and trailers can be a bit weak if you're considering putting anything heavy on a shelf. It would probably be better to get a shelf that's free-standing and set it up against the wall rather than supporting the weight from the wall itself. 

[ManaMinori 4,145]

On 3/1/2019 at 8:28 PM, Dreambiscuit said:

I seem to remember the walls on mobiles and trailers can be a bit weak if you're considering putting anything heavy on a shelf. It would probably be better to get a shelf that's free-standing and set it up against the wall rather than supporting the weight from the wall itself. 

I sort of feared that. What free standing shelves would you recommend?

[Dreambiscuit 9,901]

19 minutes ago, Nightmare Muffin said:

I sort of feared that. What free standing shelves would you recommend?

I don't think I can name a specific brand offhand. I usually just go to the store and buy whatever's inexpensive and big enough to hold all my stuff. But in general I'd recommend something with a wide base that won't wobble too much for being free-standing. Many shelves have fasteners in the back that can attach to a wall for added stability without putting the whole weight of the shelf on it. And if there aren't any available with these fasteners, you can always put a screw eye into the wall and simply wire the shelf to it. 

[Lucky Bolt 35,064]

I've lived in a trailer park before....but I was only a baby then, so unfortunately I can't help you out there bud.