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Clever Hacks for RV Living
Welcome to the ultimate guide for making your RV life as smooth, organized, and adventurous as possible! Whether you're a full-timer or a weekend warrior, these tips will help you maximize your space and minimize your stress.
Organization & Storage MagicSpace is a premium in an RV, so you need to get creative with storage!
Area | Hack | Description |
|---|---|---|
Cabinets | Tension Rods | Use small tension rods to keep items like plates, cutting boards, and cleaning supplies securely in place while traveling. |
Walls | Command Hooks | These are your best friends! Use them everywhere for keys, towels, spice racks, and small trash bins. an image of various items hanging neatly on command hooks inside a small space |
Drawers | Drawer Dividers | Keep silverware, tools, and office supplies from shifting with adjustable drawer dividers. |
Under Beds/Sofas | Clear Storage Bins | Use clear, labeled bins for seasonal clothes, extra blankets, or bulk food storage to easily see what's inside. |
Shower | Over-the-Door Caddy | Hang a mesh shower caddy over the bathroom door for toiletries that won't take up valuable shelf space. |
These hacks help improve the functionality of your rig and make it feel more like home.
Water & Power Tips- Water Saving Shower: Install a low-flow shower head with a shut-off valve to conserve your freshwater tank.
- Insulate Your Skylights: Use reflective foil or bubble wrap to cover skylights on hot days to keep the heat out, or on cold days to keep the warmth in.
- Solar Setup: Consider a portable solar panel to trickle-charge your batteries, especially when boondocking (camping off-grid).
- Nesting Cookware: Invest in pots and pans that stack neatly inside each other to save cabinet space.
- Pressure Cooker/Instapot: These tools are excellent for RVs as they cook fast and use less energy than an oven or stovetop.
- Spice Organization: Store spices in small containers mounted on a magnetic strip or in a plastic drawer organizer with labels.
Stay safe on the road and keep your home running smoothly with these essentials.
Pre-Trip ChecklistAlways do a walk-around before driving off!
- Check tire pressure and lug nuts.
- Ensure all doors and cabinets are latched and secured.
- Confirm the antenna/satellite dish is down.
- Retract the awning.
- Leveling: Use leveling blocks or boards, and consider downloading an app that helps you level your rig perfectly. Check out the latest model of leveling blocks: a set of bright yellow, interlocking RV leveling blocks
- Pest Control: Place cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil near entry points to deter unwanted visitors.
Join the community! Connect with other RVers and find great spots to stay.
- Finding Campgrounds: Use apps like Campendium or The Dyrt to find campgrounds and read reviews from fellow travelers.
