A small travel pouch serves a different role from the drawers and cases in my van: it keeps a few personal essentials together when I leave the vehicle.
I bought Alpha Keeper Travel Money Belt as part of my camper van equipment.
A small travel pouch serves a different role from the drawers and cases in my van: it keeps a few personal essentials together when I leave the vehicle.
Where it fits my build
I built the storage-bin drawer frame on the patio from a measured layout. I joined the timber, added inside corner brackets and fitted the base before moving on to the lining.
I cut the rubber mat with scissors, cleaned the wood and used spray adhesive in sections with a roller. Screws and washers attached the mat, and the slides joined the drawer to its surrounding cabinet frame.
The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
My build notes
The drawer went through several distinct stages before it could slide in the cabinet. The photographs show the exposed frame first and the lined drawer later, making the changes in access and fastening positions visible.
Measuring, framing, lining and slide installation were separate stages of the drawer assembly.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
Peak Gear offers another zipped travel belt, while Eagle Creek uses a compact undercover pouch format. Belt adjustment and pocket arrangement matter more here than adding storage volume to the van.
Peak Gear Travel Money Belt
This Peak Gear belt uses a zipped pouch for travel documents and cash. Its adjustable waist strap keeps the pouch separate from a backpack or handbag.
