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Originally Posted by jronne
does sportsmobile use standard use cabinet build techniques and components across its three locations ?
in particular if anyone can address any of the questions below, it would be helpful.
also any other information is useful too
Are all cabinet hinges the same ? (I have seen both low tech flat screw in hinges and euro style hinges)
Are cabinets built from panels held to together with L brackets ? (not also glued ?)
Are cabinet panels, cabinet shelves and cabinet drawers hand cut and assembled to varying lengths and sizes to accommodate custom layouts ? (are there alignment errors as a result ?)
How are cabinet panels attached to the van walls, ceiling and floor ? (self tapping screws ?)
If work has to be done in the van interior is it easy to remove and reinstall the cabinets to get to the van walls ? (do screw holes strip out ?)
Do owners sometimes install additional L brackets to increase rigidity ?
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I can help some having seen several SMBs, but can only be absolutely sure of my own, 95 done by Fresno.
1. No idea, but I think yes.
2. I think the difference in hinges has more to do with vintage than build location.
3. Yes, L brackets, no glue.
4. Yes, as far as I can tell. No alignment issues here.
5. Sportsmobile uses huge L brackets bolted to the floor and then bolted through the cabinet walls. My van, at least, has only a couple of self tapping screws through the van walls. The upper trim and paneling has lots of self tapping screws to the metal wall.
6. I found it very simple to completely dismantle my cabinets to redo my floor, walls, and then use the original cabinet pieces as templates to cut new.
7. I see no need for additional L brackets. There are hundreds holding my cabinets together. I honestly could not believe how many were used by SMB in my original build. I'll try to dig up some pics.