Today’s RVs are designed with comfort and convenience in mind, but adding your personal touch and implementing clever organization strategies can truly make your RV feel like home. Whether you’re an occasional traveler or a full-time RVer, these tips will help you maximize space and create a cozy, functional environment that feels uniquely yours.
Categorize and Compartmentalize the Closets
Most RV closets are simple open spaces without shelves or built-in drawers, which can make storing clothes a challenge. If you’re only camping for a weekend, it’s no big deal, but a longer stay can become frustrating. Solve this by investing in a metal drawer system or exploring storage solutions.
With a drawer system, each family member can have their own designated drawer for clothes. Drawers are removable, making it easy to pack and transfer items to the RV or move things around while everyone is getting ready.
A drawer system also helps to maintain hanging space and provides a shelf on top of the drawers for extra storage. This small upgrade creates an efficient and organized system, helping you make the most of limited closet space.
Everything In Its Place
Your RV will quickly feel cramped and uncomfortable if there are things that don’t have a designated place to go. For example: shoes. They can quickly clutter an RV, especially in smaller spaces with multiple people. Assign a specific spot for everyone’s shoes to keep things tidy. Keeping shoes in one designated area reduces mess and ensures they’re easy to find when you need them.
The same goes for anything else that may have a tendency to get left out. As you spend time living in your RV, make note of common sources of clutter so you can brainstorm a designated home for them.
Give Each Cabinet and Drawer a Job
Are you noticing a theme? No guesswork or wasted space can be tolerated in an RV when you want it to feel like home. In an RV, every cabinet and drawer should serve a specific purpose to maintain organization. Designate each space for a particular category of items and stick to it. Some families choose to label everything to help keep the whole household on board.
For example, you might label things as:
- Kitchen Tools Drawer: Utensils, gadgets, and cooking tools.
- Pantry Cabinet: Command hooks for lightweight pantry items like snacks or spices.
- Linen Cabinet: Towels, sheets, and kitchen rags.
- Activity Cabinet: Games, art supplies, or hobby-related items.
This system ensures that every item has a home, making it easier to find what you need without rummaging through clutter.
Exterior Compartments
Remember that when you live in an RV, the exterior features are a part of your home. The exterior compartments on your RV are perfect for storing outdoor gear, but they can easily become chaotic. We have found success using labeled plastic bins to keep things tidy and categorized.
These are some of the things you’ll find in those bins:
- Camping rugs and shade structures.
- Tools, levelers, and propane tanks.
- Outdoor-specific items like camping chairs and candles.
- Pet gear, such as light-up dog leashes and collars.
- Separate bins for black tank hoses and clean drinking hoses (clearly labeled).
By designating bins for specific items, you’ll keep your exterior compartments clean and functional, even with frequent use.
Personalize the Space
Organization will go a long way toward making your RV feel like somewhere you can stay a while, but it’s not the only factor. Beyond organization, add decorative and comfortable touches that make your RV feel like home. Think throw pillows, cozy blankets, wall art, and family photos. These small details can transform a generic RV interior into a personalized haven.
Getting Off the Road for a Bit
One other way to make your RV feel like home is identifying a home base or a place to park for an extended stay. When you find a welcoming RV park, you can enjoy some time off from traveling and make meaningful connections.
At Southern Bell RV Park we have that friendly atmosphere and all the amenities you are looking for, like:
- Fenced dog park
- Wash house
- Fire pits
- Picnic areas
- On site laundry
- Vending machines
- On-site management
- Pet friendly animals
We are a friendly, welcoming ranch and RV park, where you’re welcome to feed or interact with our animals, get to know your neighbors, and make yourself at home. Check our availability or contact us any time to learn more about planning your stay.