10 Helpful RV Hacks Every RVer Should Know

08-14-2015

Author: Blog Editor in Education

By Cecilia Sturm

Having RV’ed a a good amount of times, I’ve picked up many cool and little “Tips and Tricks” along the way. Vacationing in the RV is always such a great time, and the family is left with unforgettable memories. So why not get the most out every trip you take with these simple and super smart hacks?

Avoid chaos and accidental broken items, eliminate a usually dark spot, and keep your life cleaner and more organized, easily. Instead of learning the hard way, you can get these straightforward RV hacks right here at Mobilerving. These are especially great for everyday life or if you have already decided, or currently deciding to relocate your life in an RV of your dreams.

I give you these 10 helpful RV hacks to simplify your life:

GLOW IN THE DARK TAPE:

Glow tape will come in handy for many uses that will pop up along the way, such as placing on the outside stairs for when you are coming in and out in the dark or just as extra precaution if you have little ones. Also, keep in mind that the last type of memory you want to make on vacation is an injury of some sort. Hurrying down the stairs at night can lead to a little slip to a major fall, and everything in between. So keep those areas lit up with some glow tape. It also looks pretty cool.

USE A COLLAPSIBLE LAUNDRY BASKET IN PLACE OF A TRASHCAN WHEN CAMPING:

This is one of my favorite RV hacks, because it is so convenient. Collapsible laundry baskets easily pop up, they're light weight, and collapse for easy and out of the way storage. If you struggle with space, this cool item is sure to simplify your RV lifestyle.
I have heard that it could also be used as a porta potty. I haven’t tried that one myself, but I would love to know if anyone else has. Of course, regardless of how you use it, always place a trash bag in the trashcan prior to using.

USE A HANGING SHOE ORGANIZER IN THE SHOWER FOR ORGANIZATION:

For many RVers, bathroom storage is usually limited and can become an issue. There's usually very few places for necessary items and some bathrooms do not even come equipped with cabinets underneath the sink or built into the wall. What is the solution you ask? Well I came across this simple and clean RV hack: just hang a clear shoe organizer in the shower to hold shampoo, soap, conditioner, body wash, razors, shaving cream and whatever else you need to shower. You can also hang another one behind the bathroom door for more RV storage for things outside of the shower.

ADD HOOKS TO THE SIDE OF YOUR STORAGE SHELVING FOR MORE SPACE:

Drilling hooks into the side of your shelves is brilliant because you're already saving space with the shelving, so adding hooks on each side is almost like doubling your space. We are always looking for more ways to preserve our very precious RV storage.

VELCRO DOWN YOUR REMOTES:

If you do not already have a special place for your remotes, you can use double sided Velcro to keep them safe and secure and the best part… Never lost!

NON SLIP LINERS FOR DRAWERS AND SHELVES WILL PREVENT SLIDING AND BREAKING:

A few times when we were on the go in our RV, a kitchen cabinet would come loose, my dishes would go flying and most of them would break. It was very frustrating and it only took a few times for me to think of a solution. I figured non slip drawer liners would for sure help. I also had the faulty cabinet fixed, but another one could come flying open at any moment. So better safe than sorry.

USE DANGLING JARS TO STORE AND ORGANIZE SMALL ITEMS:

Genius idea! I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it was such a great idea… You are already traveling/living in tighter than normal quarters, so again, RV storage is always a factor. All the little things we need daily but have no idea where to put for safe keeping can now be stored inside a mason jar with a metal cap.

Take off the cap, screw it to the top of an out of the way area like in the pantry or a cabinet, fill your jars with your little things and tighten the jar back onto the screwed in top. The jars not only help with organization and RV storage, being that they are screwed down and out of the way, you also don’t have to worry about breakage or things sliding around and lost… By lost I obviously mean stolen by the same gnomes who steal 1 of all your socks set at night.

You can try this DIY RV hack for yourself on HGTV!

TIP FOR EVEN HEAT IN THE RV OVEN:

If you are having an issue with your RV oven not evenly heating your food, just add a pizza stone or ceramic stone to the bottom of the gas oven. This tip prevents the bottom of your food from burning in one place and being undercooked in another.

Make your own fire-starter:

No need to purchase a chemical based fire-starter when you can simply and freely use dryer lint. All you need to do is save your laundry lint in cardboard egg carton or even an ice tray, pour wax over each compartment, then bring along to start your fire. Tada, priceless, chemical-free fire!

RV PARK REVIEWS:

This is especially helpful if you’re a beginner! Head over to RV Park Reviews and read real reviews on RV Parks in the United States. The site is very user friendly and you can simply use the map and go from states to cities to view all the parks in the area as well as honest reviews by actual RVers.
MobileRVing also has over 2,000 listings of campgrounds, marinas and state parks in the United States and Canada. If you've visited one of these destinations, leave a review! Help the RV community with your assessment!

*Bonus tip, because we are so kind:

This is an issue I am sure many people have dealt with at some point, RVer or not. How many times have you opened your cooler only to find soggy or soaking wet food? Ugh, nightmare… After many years of dealing with this, I finally realized all I needed was either a couple shoe boxes or a rack that fits inside the cooler. Place your drinks and ice on the bottom, then the rack or shoe boxes on top. Simple, effective and smart.

I hope you found this blog helpful. MobileRVing is dedicated to helping RVers on or off the road!

Safe living and happy travels