[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

A camper van with surprisingly little storage. I want to make it as efficient as possible, but I don't have enough space to store my shoes and accessories. Therefore, I installed the Can Do shoe rack that I recently purchased, but the size is not very good. To solve this, I tried modifying it with Daiso's "pipe cutter."

What is Can Do's "4-tier Shoe Rack" and Daiso's "Pipe Cutter"?

The "4-tier Shoe Rack" was sold at CanDo in a fairly solid cardboard box. The long side of the cardboard box is approximately 60cm.

770 yen (tax included) Authentic shoe rack with size approximately 49.5 x 19 x 57 cm after assembly

Can Do, a 100 yen shop, actually sells quite a lot of authentic furniture. At a 100 yen shop? Many people may think so. However, the "4-tier shoe rack" we will introduce this time is approximately 49.5 x 19 x 57 cm after assembly and the price is 770 yen including tax. As the name suggests, it can store eight pairs of shoes in four tiers, and can be used as an umbrella stand. The load capacity per shelf is 5kg.

This is a very authentic shoe rack for a 100 yen shop product, but it is actually a little compact compared to a regular shoe rack. So, I think this size would be perfect for a camper van shoe rack. That's what I thought.

Daiso's pipe cutters can be purchased for 550 yen including tax, so they are very convenient

"Pipe Cutter (Cutable Size ∮3-28mm)" purchased from Daiso is 550 yen including tax. I'm a little surprised that even such items are available at 100 yen shops now.

The "4-tier Shoe Rack" obtained from CanDo is a plastic vertical frame and a steel pipe is inserted into the side frame as a horizontal frame (shelf). Therefore, the height is about 57cm and the depth is not adjustable, but the width is 49.5cm by cutting the pipe.

In other words, by cutting the pipe, you can make the width almost to your desired size. That's when I came up with a pipe cutter. This is a special tool for cutting pipes, but when I looked for it to be available at 100 yen shops, I found a Daiso Pipe Cutter (Cutable Size: 3-28mm) (hereinafter referred to as "pipe Cutter"). The price is 550 yen including tax. Daiso has a truly impressive selection.

Using these 4-tier shoe racks and pipe cutters, I created a shoe rack and storage space in the dead space of my camper van.

Recommended points

• Both are quite reasonable
• "4-tier shoe rack" that allows you to adjust the width quite easily
• Pipe cutters that cut easier than expected
• "4-tier shoe rack" perfect size for camper vans
• Work time is less than 30 minutes

Points that interest me

• "4-tier shoe rack" that makes you worried about the rattle of the pipes on the shelf
• "Pipe Cutter" that has no use after the work is finished

Main Specifications and ratings

I bought and assembled "4-tier shoe rack"

Assembly is super easy! Even at the entrance of your home more convenient than you would expect

A 4-tier shoe rack purchased from Can Do. The price is 770 yen including tax. When you open the cardboard box, you will find parts wrapped in plastic and instructions. The only parts are plastic frames on the left and right, 16 side frames and steel pipes.

Insert a total of eight pipes into the plastic side frame, two each. No tools needed, just insert them.

Once the eight pipes are inserted, attach the other side frame. The key to keep in mind is to adjust the amount of force. It's quite delicate, so be careful not to apply too much force, as the pipe may bend.

Two more pipes are installed on each stage of the assembled frame. Fit one side of the pole into the groove of the side frame, push it all the way in, and insert the other side into the groove of the other side frame.

The 4-tier shoe rack is completed in about 10 minutes without tools. It's a little delicate and small, but has a solid furniture feel to it.

I tried installing it in the entrance. We lived in three, and each person had two pairs of shoes in the entrance, but the entire entrance was covered in shoes. However, if you place a "4-tier shoe rack" it will make it clear where to place it, making it less likely for your shoes to get messy.

I was thinking of using a camper van, but it might be a good idea to install one at the entrance of my home. It's more convenient than expected.

I put it in the dead space of a camper van

I put a "4-tier shoe rack" behind the passenger seat. The width is much wider than the seat, which can be intrusive when moving to the driver's seat.

It's just the right size than you imagined! The problem is width

My camper van, Yosemite Sports, has a difficult time using the shoebox space, and I always find it difficult to find a place to store my shoes when I ride in the cabin area. I think the problem of not having enough space to store shoes is a relatively common occurrence in camper vans, but I thought that the 4-tier shoe rack I purchased from Can Do would solve this.

The reason for this is that the four-tier shoe rack would fit perfectly in the dead space of my camper van, between the cabin, which is the driver's seat and residential space, and the empty space behind the passenger seat and driver's seat. Especially when it fits in the back in the passenger seat, it is perfect for storing shoes, both close to the entrance and exit.

I also placed it behind the driver's seat. If you are behind the driver's seat, it would not be a problem to place the "4-tier shoe rack" as is. However, it has the weakness of being far from the entrance and exit.

Then, I actually placed the assembled "4-tier shoe racks." This is the best fit than I expected. The back of the driver's seat, behind the passenger seat, the depth and height are perfect. However, it is a little too wide for the passenger side.

If you place the 4-tier shoe rack on the passenger side, it will be difficult to move between the driver's seat and the cabin. However, 16 pipes determine the width of the "4-tier shoe rack." If you can cut this pipe shorter, you should be able to shorten the width of the "4-tier shoe rack."

I thought about cutting the pipe and adjusting the width of the "4-tier shoe rack."

Cinderella fit size magic modification

I took Daiso's "pipe cutter" out of the bag. The instructions are written on the back of the bag, so be sure to check carefully before using.

You can easily adjust the size you like using just the "pipe cutter"

If you cut a steel pipe about 1cm in diameter to about 16cm shorter, the 4-tier shoe rack should fit Cinderella behind the passenger seat of your camper van. And if possible, I would like to cut the pipes neatly and cheaply. And what I found was Daiso's "pipe cutter." The price is 550 yen including tax, which is expensive for a 100 yen shop.

It's pretty easy to use. Simply mark the length of the pipe to be cut, place the blade of a pipe cutter on it, pinch it, and turn the pipe cutter in circles. The "4-tier Shoe Rack" was made of steel and iron, so I thought it would be a struggle, but it cut off more easily than I expected.

It feels like it would be better to hold the "pipe cutter" quite lightly and place the main body on your thighs, hold both sides of the pipe and rotate it with both hands.

However, be careful of the force when pinching. The pipes in the "4-tier Shoe Rack" are quite fluent, so if you apply too much force when pinching, the pipe will collapse. It is recommended to hold the pinch with light force and rotate it several times, gradually increase the clamping force, and then rotate it again to cut.

The task of cutting one pipe is not that great, but the tedious thing is that there are 16 pipes. Therefore, repeat this process 16 times. Needless to say, it took longer than assemble the "4-tier Shoe Rack" main body.

16 short cut pipes. It was slightly crushed and the cross section became dirty, but as I was cutting it I could see that I gradually got used to the work.

Also, the absolute value of Daiso's Pipe Cutter is 550 yen including tax, but I felt that it was expensive in my mood, as the "pipe cutter" used to process the "4-tier shoe rack" that costs only 770 yen including tax is 550 yen including tax. And I have no plans to use a "pipe cutter" in the future. This is a bit disappointing.

All 16 pipes were cut and the "4-tier shoe rack" was reassembled. The width is approximately 41cm. When you actually install it, it's obvious that the modified "4-tier shoe rack" is a Cinderella fit. It seems that it will be useful as a shoe holder for campers in the future.

A shorter width of the shoe rack is obviously a Cinderella fit behind the passenger seat. It feels very good.

Also, if you buy more "4-tier shoe racks" in the dead space behind the driver's seat and install another one, you can efficiently use it as a space to store small items. CanDo's 4-tier shoe racks have greatly improved storage problems in camper vans.

Summary: Can Do's 4-tier shoe racks are convenient because they can be adjusted in size!

I realized that the height can be adjusted as well.

If your camper van sways while driving and shoes or other items often fall, I think it's a good idea to move the 4-tier shoe rack to the back of the driver's seat.

We have found that using a "pipe cutter" for CanDo's "4-tier shoe rack" can be adjusted to a width that you like fairly easily, allowing you to have a Cinderella fit on your campervan. It's quite convenient.

And it solved the problem of storing shoes in my camper van. What's more, if you add it to the dead space on the driver's side, it can be used efficiently as a storage space for small items. This is also very convenient. This may be a surprising handy item for camper van users.

Furthermore, I realized that I had been modifying the "4-tier Shoe Rack" to the point of view. The plastic side frame, which determines the height of the "4-tier shoe rack" is not very thick, so if you feel like it, you can cut it with a saw or something similar.

This means that the 4-tier shoe rack can be adjusted not only in width but also in height. This time, I adjusted the width only to achieve a Cinderella fit, but depending on where you use it, you could also adjust the height to make it the perfect size. The price is also cheap, so the 4-tier shoe rack is convenient as a material for shelves that can be used to fit Cinderella in a variety of places. Highly recommended.

Details and purchase of Can Do's "4-tier Shoe Rack"

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

Details and purchase of Daiso's "Pipe Cutter (Cutable 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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