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Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
I'm honestly at a loss for what to do with my beautiful "Andy Baird" pantry that I had made in Mexico in 2017.  Since then, it's become "unattached" from the mounting area/wall twice - the last being on a rough road on my way home from Mexico.  I think part of the problem results that the wall that it is affixed to is not very strong and there are no heavy studs to adhere it to.  Another problem is probably due to the type of wood making it somewhat heavier than other pantries. 

However it is beautiful and functional (except when driving down the road and it separates from the wall space.  The attachment wall is not very heavy and solid, and to my knowledge has no heavier stud type braces to attach it to, as on the other side is a small space and then the shower wall.  It's separated "cleanly"  from the wall (twice) with the long screws that were used.

The first time it came "unattached" was on my way to Mexico, but some nice Canadian guys parked next to me used longer screws and remounted it where it remained good for 3 plus years.  Now my RV repair person wants two hours labor to reattach it (I'll let you read the terminology) and I'm wondering if it's best just to let a handyman do the job.  The pantry is intact as well as the mounting wall, so maybe I'll just store it in my garage for now. 

Here's the quote:
Rebuild pantry that has been repaired before. There is no bracing in wall so we will loosen from the wall, add adhesive to framework and reassemble.
   $180.00
($90.00 ea.) x 2

The pantry only cost $200 USD to build so I'm wondering if the quote is excessive.
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #1 –
Sounds to me like a reasonable fix, and reasonable estimate of labor needed. The relative cost of the pantry is irrelevant to it.
2013 27’ Mid-Bath
2005 Honda CR-V
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #2 –
There is something else to consider here to, Just think about the refrigerator at home. One can get a bunch of weight in the door holders combined, enough to make the door sag. Could this be about the same thing only a larger scale? If your pantry already doesn't do so, modify it so it also sits on the floor for support then attach it to the wall. As you know, there isn't much support in that wall.

Jon
1994 MB
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #3 –

You might want to consider using hollow door screw anchors in the same location your mounting screws pulled out.

 TOGGLER Toggle TA Hollow-Door Anchor with Screws, Polypropylene, Made in US,...

In addition with the screw anchors you could use 3M VHB tape where the cabinet meets the back wall. Just understand that cannot be undone once the contact is made.

Amazon.com: 3M VHB Heavy Duty Mounting Tape 5952, 0.75" width x 5yd length...

Mike C

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2010 RB "Monty"  &  2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23'
1982 Dolphin/Toyota 22'
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #4 –
Quote from: Keith S  - 
Sounds to me like a reasonable fix, and reasonable estimate of labor needed. The relative cost of the pantry is irrelevant to it.
You're probably right - it's just that this yearly "check-up" is probably going to hover around $5,000 (if I purchase new tires that have "aged out"). 
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #5 –
I second Jon's and Mike's advice: Use hollow wall anchor (short ones), and most important, add something under the pantry to support it.Could be as simple as a couple pieces of 1x4 wood stood on end.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #6 –
Quote from: Andy Baird  - 
I second Jon's and Mike's advice: Use hollow wall anchor (short ones), and most important, add something under the pantry to support it.Could be as simple as a couple pieces of 1x4 wood stood on end.
Thanks Andy - I'll pass the info on to my RV repair guy.  As for the height of the pantry (please see photos) there's not much clearance to put something underneath.  
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Andy Baird Pantry Woes (Staying Affixed to Wall in 1998 mid-bath)...
Reply #7 –
"there's not much clearance to put something underneath."

So I see. Yours is taller than mine. Well, if there's any space at all between it and the floor, I'd say jam something under there. But it looks as if in your case, the solution is going to be hollow wall anchors, and lots of them. Just make sure you get short ones, because there isn't that much space between this wall and the shower wall.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"