Hanvey Storage Solutions?

[elizo]

There are a lot of great things about Hanveys, but they are a bit 'storage challenged' on the inside. How have you Hanvey owners overcome that? Did you add caddys, scissor/blade holders on the walls or what? Anyone willing to share pix of how they've rigged up the inside of their Hanvey to suit them and their storage needs?

[MsDaisy]

I'll try to take some pics, but what I used was a caddy (I used a plastic drawer set with velcro on the drawers so they won't open in transit) to put next to the table and then just various types of hanging storage. I've used shower racks, tool boxes, plastic bins and even hanging toothbrush holders. Bascially just get creative and secure whatever you put in. We screwed on everything and velcroed any drawers without locks. Also, papertowel and broom holders on the wall save space as well. Oh plastic bins fit awesome under the tub for clean and dirty towels.

You can move the table as well in Hanvey vans. You just have to unbolt and then you can rotate (that's what my boss and myself did to our vans). We love it since you can get to both sides of the table and when you dry from the cabin door side all the hair and moisture head back towards the tub.

[felzenhaus]

I have plastic boxes with sliding drawers on the counter next to the tub in the back. I used velcro to hold in place. I also used a small plastic shoebox on the counter to the left of the tub for different small shampoo mixing bottles, cologne and spray on conditioner. Right behind that I have a small laundry basket on it's side with rolled towels in it. They are both within easy reach while bathing. I used velcro on everything to keep it from moving, but be able to remove when needed. I keep two totes under the tub, one has a lid, the other is open and airy. I keep gallon jugs in the open one and anything I don't want wet, hairy or dirty in the other. Next to the table, on the pass thru wall, I have a large blade holder and scissor holder. Those I used screws as that wall is 1/2 inch thick. I used a small cupholder hook to put in the side of one of those little black squares for storage and hang my clippers on that. I would like to get a caddy for next to the table by the pass thru door, just haven't found one yet. It's all about personal preference though, just experiment till you find the right combo. Remember velcro is easy to use and remove if you don't like it. Oh, I put two adhesive hooks as you come in the sliding door on the right for my smock and leashes. I actually took that idea from a picture of a mobile van I saw. I'll try to get pictures too, but I have a hard time trying to re-size them. I'm not great on the computer. Good luck! My storage is still a work in progress.

[elizo]

Hmmmm, you can unbolt the table and turn it? I might think about doing that! I was thinking about getting one of those caddies that attaches right to the grooming arm on the table....I'm sure you're right, as I get used to working in it I will figure it out. But you guys all have such great ideas I always learn stuff!!

[Gracy Rose]

I have a bunch of pictures on egroomer with my vans. If you want more let me know and I will send them to you :-)

[Doc]

Just wondering if anybody has notified Hanvey of the lack of space. He seems to think everything is just fine. But by notifying him, that'll maybe help them make a better product?

[Gracy Rose]

Actually most of us buy Hanveys BECAUSE of this- I purchase nice plastic storage units for about $30- clean them, rearrange them and throw them away when they look trashy. For $30 I replace them and go again. This keeps my van looking NEW, smelling NEW and not looking like many mobiles. I prefer this.

[dogmom25]

I have a Cashel trailer door-ganizer in my van. I put it on the wall opposite the tub. These are great! It fits perfectly there, and I have my paper towel holder right next to it. All the pockets are mesh on the bottom, so all you have to do is use the hv dryer and blast all the hair out of the pockets. It was only about $45. I keep boo-boo bandages and Neosporin in the zippered pouched for my use. I had one client ask if I used the bandages on the dogs - LOL! Nope for the groomer who cuts fingers. The insulated pouch works great for water bottles - again for me. I have most of my stuff stashed in there, and blast it once a week to clean dog hair off it. I've attached a picture so you could see the product - it does have horse items in it thou, not my grooming stuff.

I also have a blade holder and scissor holder next to the table on the bulk head door wall.

[louie]

Just wondering if anybody has notified Hanvey of the lack of space. He seems to think everything is just fine. But by notifying him, that'll maybe help them make a better product?

i did not read the other responses but I love the hanvey "lack of storage" -- everything is within easy reach and there is nothing to trap hair and cause odors

[louie]

I have a Cashel trailer door-ganizer in my van. I put it on the wall opposite the tub. These are great! It fits perfectly there, and I have my paper towel holder right next to it. All the pockets are mesh on the bottom, so all you have to do is use the hv dryer and blast all the hair out of the pockets. It was only about $45. I keep boo-boo bandages and Neosporin in the zippered pouched for my use. I had one client ask if I used the bandages on the dogs - LOL! Nope for the groomer who cuts fingers. The insulated pouch works great for water bottles - again for me. I have most of my stuff stashed in there, and blast it once a week to clean dog hair off it. I've attached a picture so you could see the product - it does have horse items in it thou, not my grooming stuff.

I also have a blade holder and scissor holder next to the table on the bulk head door wall.

very nice!