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Madesmart Large Deep Storage Bin

The madesmart bin is among my purchased storage containers. Building the lined drawer made clear how the usable interior width and the space to lift a container out affect day-to-day access.

By · Camper Van Freedom

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The Item in My Kit

I bought madesmart Large Deep Storage Bin as part of my camper van equipment.

The madesmart bin is among my purchased storage containers. Building the lined drawer made clear how the usable interior width and the space to lift a container out affect day-to-day access.

Comparing a Removable Bin with a Folding Cube

  1. I planned the storage assembly and simulated the roof dimensions on the patio.
  2. I built the timber drawer frame and base, then cut the rubber lining with scissors.
  3. I fitted the lining with adhesive, screws and washers before attaching the slides to the drawer and cabinet.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.
The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.

My Takeaway from This Job

The lined drawer made usable width and room to lift a container out practical concerns. The two madesmart bins retain rigid sides at different widths, while NEATERIZE changes to a folding thirteen-inch fabric cube with another footprint.

Product Details And Van-Build Uses

SpecificationProduct Detail
FormatOpen-top deep storage bin
HandlesSoft-grip carrying handles
BaseNonslip feet and dotted grip surface

The madesmart deep bin combines an open top with soft-grip handles and a textured base. Its product reference identifies the nonslip feet separately from the interior grip surface, so both the bin’s position and the arrangement of its contents are part of the design. For a van cupboard, an open bin can group cleaning supplies or small project materials while remaining removable as one container. The storage position needs room to reach the handles and lift the bin out. My original purchase remains separate from the other container designs already pictured here.

Exact Retailer Product Reference

HOMZ Durabilt Bins: Dimensions For A Custom Drawer

FORTEM Trunk Organizer: Folding Compartments And Storage

Why Allow Space Around The Handles?

The bin is designed to be lifted out. A storage opening therefore needs room for the grip and removal movement as well as the closed footprint.

Alternative products

Two Alternatives to Compare

The smaller madesmart bin keeps the rigid handled format, while NEATERIZE fabric cubes fold flat and use a square footprint.

ProductWhat distinguishes itPurchase link
madesmart Large Deep Storage BinLarge deep rigid handled binView on Amazon
madesmart Small Deep Storage Bin (alternative)Smaller narrow rigid handled binView on Amazon
NEATERIZE 13-Inch Black Fabric Storage Cubes (alternative)Thirteen-inch folding fabric cubeView on Amazon
madesmart Small Deep Storage Bin

Madesmart Small Deep Storage Bin

This open plastic bin has a narrow rectangular body and carry grips. Its deep sides keep small items together in a portable compartment.

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NEATERIZE 13-Inch Black Fabric Storage Cubes

NEATERIZE 13-Inch Black Fabric Storage Cubes

These black fabric storage cubes fold flat when empty and stand open with their base panels installed. The purchased set uses a 13-inch cube format with pull handles.

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Questions from My Build

Where Did I Build the Drawer?

On the patio during the roof-storage project.

How Did I Cut the Rubber Lining in That Session?

My diary specifically records using scissors.

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