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Unique RV Tips and Tricks
RV travel is a fantastic way to explore, but a few clever tips can make your journey even better. From optimizing your space to simplifying your setup, these unique suggestions will help you make the most of your mobile home.
Maximizing Interior SpaceStorage is always a challenge in an RV. Here are some ways to reclaim lost space and keep your living area clutter-free.
Area | Tip | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
Pantry/Cabinets | Use tension rods to secure items during travel. | Prevents items from falling out when you open the cabinet. |
Walls | Install magnetic strips for knives and metal tools. | Frees up drawer space and keeps sharp objects secure. |
Shower | Use a hanging mesh laundry bag for shower toys or wet items. | Allows wet items to drain and dry quickly. |
Bedroom | Install a shoe organizer on the back of the bathroom or closet door. | Great for storing small items like socks, toiletries, or charging cables. |
The quicker you can set up and pack up, the more time you have for adventure.
- Color-Coded Chocks and Levelers: Mark your wheel chocks and leveling blocks with brightly colored paint or tape. This makes them easier to spot and helps you remember your optimal leveling configuration for a favorite spot.
- Drill-Powered Jacks: If your RV has manual stabilizer jacks, invest in a socket bit for your cordless drill. This saves significant time and effort compared to hand-cranking.
- The "One-Touch" Checklist: Create a laminated checklist for departure and arrival. Store it in a clearly visible location, perhaps near the door, and include a pen attached with a string.
- Pre-Connected Hoses: Keep your water pressure regulator and water filter permanently attached to your fresh water hose. This eliminates two connection steps every time you hook up.
Small, simple maintenance practices can prevent big problems down the road.
- Gutter Spout Extensions: Attach small, flexible plastic extensions to your RV's roof gutters. This directs rain runoff away from the sides of the RV, reducing the black streaking that occurs.
- Slide-Out Broom: Keep a small, stiff-bristled brush or broom near your slide-out controls. Always give the top of the slide a quick sweep before bringing it in to prevent debris from damaging the seals.
- Mouse Repellent: Place small cotton balls soaked in peppermint oil in cabinets and compartments during storage, especially around wires and pipes. This natural method deters pests.
- Tire Pressure Routine: Check your tire pressure and lug nut torque before every travel day. Use a digital pressure gauge for the most accurate reading.
