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SheeChung Small Wall-Mount Wire Baskets

The SheeChung baskets are among my storage purchases for the van. My drawer build shows the other side of the same planning problem: deciding what belongs in an enclosed pull-out space and what benefits from open access.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.
The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.

The item in my kit

I bought SheeChung Small Wall-Mount Wire Baskets as part of my camper van equipment.

The SheeChung baskets are among my storage purchases for the van. My drawer build shows the other side of the same planning problem: deciding what belongs in an enclosed pull-out space and what benefits from open access.

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 drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
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

MaraFansie keeps the wall-mounted wire-basket approach in a larger format, while the madesmart deep bin is a portable solid-sided container rather than a mounted basket.

MaraFansie Large Wall-Mount Wire Baskets

MaraFansie Large Wall-Mount Wire Baskets

These large metal wire baskets have open sides and wall-mount attachment points. The purchased set contains two baskets for visible, accessible storage.

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madesmart Large Deep Storage Bin

madesmart Large Deep Storage Bin

This open plastic bin has a deep rectangular body with integrated carry handles. Its solid sides keep small loose items together in one compartment.

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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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