[Solved at 100 yen stores] Can Do's "4-tier shoe rack" that solves the problem of not having enough shoe holders in campers and storage space problems, using Daiso's "pipe cutter"! Super satisfied with Cinderella fit

Campervans have surprisingly little storage space. I want to make it as efficient as possible, but there isn't enough space for shoes and other small items. So I installed a 4-tier shoe rack from Can Do that I recently bought, but it wasn't the right size. To solve this problem, I tried modifying it using a pipe cutter from Daiso

Can Do's "4-Tier Shoe Rack" and Daiso's "Pipe Cutter"

The "4-tier shoe rack" was sold at Can Do in a sturdy cardboard box, the long side of which was about 60cm

770 yen (tax included) Full-scale shoe rack measuring approximately 49.5 x 19 x 57 cm after assembly

Can Do, a 100-yen shop, actually sells some pretty authentic furniture. Many people may wonder why they would buy such a thing from a 100-yen shop. However, the 4-tier shoe rack we're introducing today measures approximately 49.5 x 19 x 57 cm after assembly and costs 770 yen including tax. As the name suggests, it can store 8 pairs of shoes across its 4 tiers, and can also be used as an umbrella stand. Each tier can withstand a weight of 5 kg

This is a fairly professional shoe rack for a 100 yen shop product, but it is a bit compact compared to a regular shoe rack. So, I thought, this size would be just right for a campervan shoe rack

Daiso's pipe cutter, which can be purchased for 550 yen including tax, is very useful

I bought a pipe cutter (cutting size ∮3-28mm) at Daiso for 550 yen including tax. I'm a little surprised that even something like this can be purchased at a 100 yen shop

The 4-tier shoe rack I bought at Can Do has a plastic vertical frame and side frames with steel pipes inserted into the horizontal frames (shelves). Therefore, the height (57cm) and depth (19cm) cannot be adjusted, but the width (49.5cm) can be adjusted by cutting the pipes

Basically, if you cut the pipe, you can make the width almost any size you want. That's when I came up with the idea of ​​a pipe cutter. It's a special tool for cutting pipes, and I looked around to see if they might have one at a 100 yen shop, and I found Daiso's "Pipe Cutter (cutting size ∮3-28mm)" (hereafter referred to as "Pipe Cutter"). It costs 550 yen including tax. Daiso has an impressive selection, as you'd expect

Using this 4-tier shoe rack and a pipe cutter, I was able to create a shoe rack and storage space that fit perfectly into the dead space in my camper van

Recommended points

• Both are quite reasonable
• The 4-tier shoe rack allows you to easily adjust the width
• Pipe cutter cuts easier than expected
• The perfect size for a campervan: the 4-tier shoe rack
• Craft time is less than 30 minutes

Points that interest me

• The 4-tier shoe rack has wobbling pipes on the shelves
• A pipe cutter that has no use after the project is complete

Main Specifications and ratings

I bought and assembled a 4-tier shoe rack

Assembly is super easy! It's more convenient than you'd expect even at your home entrance

I bought this 4-tier shoe rack from Can Do. It cost 770 yen including tax. When I opened the cardboard box, I found the parts wrapped in plastic and an instruction manual. The only parts were the left and right plastic frames, the side frames, and 16 steel pipes

Insert a total of eight pipes, two for each level, into the plastic side frame. No tools or anything are required; just insert them

Once the eight pipes are inserted, attach the other side frame. The important thing to remember is to use the right amount of force. The pipes are quite delicate, so if you use too much force, they may bend, so be careful

Attach two more pipes to each level of the assembled frame. Place one side of the pole into the groove in the side frame, push it in all the way, and then fit the other side into the groove in the other side frame

This 4-tier shoe rack can be assembled in about 10 minutes without any tools. It's a little delicate and small, but it still looks like a sturdy piece of furniture

I tried installing it in the entrance hall. There are three of us living in the house, and each person kept two pairs of shoes in the entrance hall, so the shoes were scattered all over the hall. However, by installing the "4-Tier Shoe Rack," it became clear where to put the shoes, so the shoes were less likely to get scattered

I was thinking of using it for my camper, but I might also install one at the entrance to my house. It's more useful than I expected

I placed it in the dead space of the camper van

I placed the "4-tier shoe rack" behind the passenger seat. Its width extends far beyond the seat, making it difficult to move to the driver's seat

The perfect size, better than I expected! The problem is the width

The shoebox space in my camper, the Yosemite Sports, is difficult to use, and I always have trouble finding a place to put my shoes when I'm in the cabin. I think the problem of not having enough space to put shoes is quite common in camper vans, but I thought that the 4-tier shoe rack I bought at Can Do would solve this problem

The reason is that I expected that the 4-tier shoe rack would fit perfectly into the dead space in my camper van, between the driver's seat and the living space in the cabin, and in the empty space behind the passenger seat and driver's seat. In particular, if it fits behind the passenger seat, it is close to the entrance and exit, making it the perfect place to store shoes

I also tried placing it behind the driver's seat. There seems to be no problem placing the "4-tier shoe rack" behind the driver's seat. However, it has the disadvantage of being far from the entrance/exit

Then, I actually placed the assembled "4-tier shoe rack." It was a better fit than I expected. The depth and height behind both the driver's seat and the passenger seat were perfect. However, it was a little too wide on the passenger side

If the 4-Tier Shoe Rack is placed on the passenger side, it will be difficult to move between the driver's seat and the cabin. However, the width of the 4-Tier Shoe Rack is determined by 16 pipes. If these pipes can be cut shorter, the width of the 4-Tier Shoe Rack should be able to be shortened

The author thought he would adjust the width of the "4-Tier Shoe Rack" by cutting the pipe

Cinderella fit size magic modification

Daiso's "Pipe Cutter" taken out of the bag. The instructions for use are written on the back of the bag, so be sure to check them carefully before using

You can easily adjust the size to your liking using just a pipe cutter

By cutting a steel pipe with a diameter of about 1cm by about 16cm, the "4-tier shoe rack" should fit perfectly behind the passenger seat of a camper van. And if possible, I wanted to cut the pipe cheaply and neatly. And so I found the "pipe cutter" from Daiso. It was priced at 550 yen including tax, which is a bit pricey for a 100-yen shop

It's very easy to use. Just mark the length of the pipe you want to cut, place the blade of the pipe cutter on that mark, clamp it, and turn the pipe cutter. The 4-tier shoe rack is made of steel and iron, so I thought it would be difficult to cut it, but it was easier than I expected

I find that it cuts better if you lightly pinch the pipe with the pipe cutter body on your thigh, then hold both sides of the pipe and rotate it with both hands

However, be careful with the force you use when clamping. The pipes of the 4-Tier Shoe Rack are quite thin, so if you use too much force when clamping, the pipes will be crushed. We recommend clamping the pipes lightly and rotating them several times, then gradually increasing the clamping force and rotating them again to cut them

Cutting one pipe isn't that difficult, but there are 16 pipes, so it's a bit tedious. Therefore, this process has to be repeated 16 times. Needless to say, it took longer than assembling the main body of the "4-tier shoe rack."

I cut 16 pipes into short lengths. Some of them were crushed and the cross sections were messy, but as I continued cutting, I could feel myself gradually getting used to the work

Also, the writer felt that Daiso's "pipe cutter" was cheap in absolute terms at 550 yen including tax, but expensive in terms of price, because the "pipe cutter" used to cut the "4-tier shoe rack" that costs only 770 yen including tax costs 550 yen including tax. And the writer has no plans to use a "pipe cutter" in the future. This is a bit disappointing

I cut all 16 pipes and reassembled the 4-tier shoe rack. It was about 41cm wide. When I actually set it up, it was a perfect fit, as you'd expect. It will be a great shoe storage solution for the camper van from now on

The shortened width of the 4-tier shoe rack is a given, but it fits perfectly behind the passenger seat. It feels really good

You can also purchase an additional 4-tier shoe rack in the dead space behind the driver's seat and install another one to efficiently use it as a space to store small items. Can Do's 4-tier shoe rack has greatly improved the storage problem in camper vans

Summary: Can Do's "4-Tier Shoe Rack" is convenient because the size is adjustable!

Then I realized that the height was adjustable

If the camper shakes while driving and shoes and other items frequently fall off, I think it would be a good idea to move the 4-tier shoe rack behind the driver's seat

I found that CanDo's 4-tier shoe rack can be easily adjusted to almost any width using a pipe cutter, making it a perfect fit for my camper van. It's very convenient

It solved the problem of where to store shoes in my camper van. What's more, if you add it to the dead space on the driver's side, you can use it efficiently as storage space for small items. This is also very convenient. It may be an unexpectedly useful item for camper van users

Furthermore, while I was modifying the "4-tier shoe rack," I realized something: the plastic side frame that determines the height of the "4-tier shoe rack" isn't very thick, so if I wanted to, I could cut it with a saw or something

This means that the 4-Tier Shoe Rack can be adjusted not only in width but also in height. In this case, I achieved a perfect fit by adjusting only the width, but depending on where you use it, you can also adjust the height to get the perfect fit. Since it's inexpensive, the 4-Tier Shoe Rack is also convenient as a shelf material that fits perfectly in a variety of places. Highly recommended

CanDo's "4-Tier Shoe Rack" Details and Purchase Information

For more information about the product, please visit CanDo's official website

Details and purchase information for Daiso's "Pipe Cutter (Cutting size ∮3-28mm)"

For product details, please visit the official Daiso website

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Saito Titoce

Former monthly camera magazine editor. While pursuing the spectacular views of Hokkaido and the wildlife, I was completely hooked on the outdoor life of camper vans and sleeping in my car. While traveling the entire country with his 2-year-old son and wife, he is a photographer writer who photographs and writes everything he has experienced, not only cameras and lenses, but also outdoor camping, child-rearing, PC gadgets, cooking, and dieting. OUTDOOR GEARZINE plans to write a variety of articles, focusing on the QOCL (Quality of Camping Life) Improvement Committee, which will improve the quality of life in camping and camper vans.

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