Tips for Maximizing the RV Storage Space

The biggest challenge of staying in a recreational vehicle is that you get only a limited amount of space. Even if you have got a spacious model with plenty of room to store your belongings, you may still find that the storage space isn’t just enough for everything you want to bring along. You might also find it tough to keep everything organized.

Airstream of Utah is proud to be your premier Airstream® RV dealer, which is why we have rounded up some tips to help you make the most of your RV’s storage space. Keep reading to learn more. If you’re looking for some high-quality Airstream RVs for sale in Utah, don’t hesitate to visit our dealership in Salt Lake City. We proudly serve all those in Provo, so get in touch with us today!

Exterior Space

There are several RVs equipped with exterior storage compartments that provide you with extra room to keep your camping gear, watersports equipment, fold-up chairs, or anything else that you’re not able to fit inside your camper. If your rig doesn’t have extra space or you want to make some more room, we’d recommend investing in add-ons, such as rooftop racks, front racks, and rear hitch racks.

Furniture Storage

There are some furnishing options that help you create more storage without adding any extra bulk to your camper. This includes storage ottomans that can hold blankets or books, over-the-seat organizers for remote controls, and slide-out table drawers for pens, paper, playing cards, scissors, and other essentials.

Hanging Storage

If you can’t stack it from the ground, hang it from the ceiling or off the wall! Your RV's walls and the vertical area behind the cabinet and closet doors can be repurposed into vertical RV storage by using hangers.

• Put hooks in a vertical spot such as a wall by your front door to put your keys. This will eliminate countertop clutter and prevent you from misplacing the keys. You can also hang your sunglasses and hats.
• The vertical space behind your camper’s closet door can usually be repurposed into creative clothing storage with hanging shoe racks.
• Just a small strip of Velcro on the side of your RV couch can help you keep those remote controls close at hand at all times.
• Use broom holders for items such as flashlights and brooms.

Kitchen

Space is at a premium in your RV’s kitchen, so you’ll want to be creative in how you utilize it. Here are some useful tips:

• You can invest in stackable bowls and food containers to save space or even install bungee-cord dish holders to stack your plates vertically.
• Use a magnetic strip on the backsplash to hold knives securely.
• Use hanging baskets or hammocks for fruits and vegetables that don’t need to be refrigerated.
• Over-the-door racks for your cabinets can help you stow aluminum foil, saran wrap, and other kitchen necessities.
• Buy a lazy Susan to keep all of your spices easily accessible.

Clothing Storage

The closet on your RV won’t be as large as the wardrobes you have at home, so it’s important to make the most of the available space. Use the below strategies to keep your clothing under control without sacrificing your style.

• Try to bring fewer articles of clothing to start with. You don’t need to bring along your entire wardrobe. Instead, you can rely on resources such as minimalist fashion ideas or capsule wardrobes to stay stylish on the road.
• Bring some laundry detergent and a bucket to hand-wash garments, so that you can wear them again later in your trip.
• Use hanging storage containers for socks and underwear.
• Buy some slim hangers for your coats and sweaters so they take up less space, and add some hooks to your closet for scarves, ties, and hats.
• Use a shoe rack to keep everyone’s shoes in one place and out of the way.

Bathroom

The bathroom is another very small area that can easily become crowded with stuff if you’re not careful. This is especially true on longer vacations or on trips with more passengers who all have their own items to bring.

• Use over-the-door racks and wall-mounted organizers to keep toiletries, toothbrushes, razors, combs, and makeup stored securely.
• Buy travel-sized toiletries instead of full-size versions or invest in full-size versions of products that everyone can share, like body wash and shampoo.
•  Hang hooks for your towels.

We hope that these RV storage tips have been useful! If you have any questions or you want to check out some quality Airstream RVs for sale, visit our dealership today. At Airstream of Utah, we offer a wide range of models for all budgets and lifestyles. We are conveniently located in Salt Lake City, UT, and we welcome all those coming from Park City.