RVers possess many qualities. They are adventurous, knowledgeable, and clever—just to name a few. How do I know? Because I learn something new from my fellow RVers practically every day.
Read on to discover some of our readers’ RV tips that you might want to try. I think they’re pretty creative!
Keep your RV’s air fresh
Some car air fresheners clip directly into A/C vents—ready to disperse fragrance when the air flows. This seems perfect for tight RV cabins where odors can linger—especially if traveling with pets.
Do this
• Clip it high. Attach your favorite car‑vent freshener to the ceiling vent so the scent circulates throughout the camper.
• Swap monthly. Most vent clips last up to 30 days.
• Choose a liquid‑free design to prevent accidental spills onto upholstery or electronics.
• Opt for pet‑safe formulas if you travel with animals.
Sweep first
A tiny rock, pebble, or even a stray LEGO piece under your slide‑out can gouge or puncture RV vinyl flooring as the slide moves in or out. Here’s a “no-brainer” solution: Always sweep before activating the slide.
Do this
• Before you extend or retract your RV slide-outs, check the floor very carefully. Use a soft‑bristle broom to sweep and pay special attention to areas that feature a slide-out.
• Take time to secure or put away anything that may fall to the floor during travel and impact the smooth extension of the slide.
“Snackle” box
A tacklebox-style container divided into compartments is perfect for an RVer’s day trips. The box will hold assorted finger foods, and its dividers will prevent crushing or mixing of flavors.
Do this
Fill your “snackle” box with your favorite snacks, like the following:
• Classic mix: Grapes, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, crackers, cheese and salami slices.
• S’mores edition: Mini graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate squares.
• Taco kit: Mini tortillas, cooked beef strips, shredded cheese, salsa.
• Charcuterie favorites: A collection of favorite cheeses, salami, olives, and crackers.
Glasses keeper
A slim, wall‑mounted glasses organizer secures sunglasses or reading glasses without hogging counter space. This glasses keeper affixes with screws or adhesive. The set holds up to 8 pairs, and folds flat when not in use.
Do this
• Mount near your entryway for grab‑and‑go convenience.
• Use in bedside corners for your nightly specs.
Quick sanitizer
Hundreds of folks share campground spigots. A quick spritz of disinfectant (like Lysol) on the hose bib prevents the introduction of bacteria, mold, or worse into your system.
Do this
• Store a disinfectant spray with your freshwater hose.
• Spray disinfectant directly onto the spigot nozzle.
• Allow 30 seconds for the spray to remove germs.
• Attach your freshwater hose and purge the first few gallons. Then secure the water hose to your RV.
Check cell coverage
Wondering if your next RV site has cell coverage? Check the Coverage app. This app displays overlay carrier maps (AT&T, Verizon, T‑Mobile, etc.) so you can preview signal strength at any campsite.
Do this
• Download on iOS or Android.
• Select carriers and bands you use (e.g., LTE, 5G).
• Explore coverage maps to plan your stays or discover backup hotspots.
Shoe storage
We all struggle to find shoe storage in our RVs. This one is my newest discovery and my favorite, so far. I like that it can store shoes just about wherever you have a wall or door and also that the shoe holder keeps footwear up and off the floor. You RV’s wall won’t get dirty either. Bonus: When not in use, the holder folds flat against the wall! There are many options, sizes, and styles available.
Do this
• Look for mount locations near an RV exit door. That way you can remove shoes before tracking throughout your rig.
• Mount the unit with your shoes in mind. You should mount the shoe holders on the walls so that you can vacuum or sweep beneath them when in use.
• Use wall mollies or similar expanding screws for installation into RV walls.
Your turn
Do you have a quick RV hack or tip? Please share your idea(s) in the comments below. I can’t wait to read about them. Thanks!
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The large Command Hooks can also be used for hanging shoes. https://amzn.to/3YzvUaJ
When boondocking, we use Huggie/any brand of wipes to clean off dishes prior to washing. Clean counter tops, bottom of shoes, dog paws/face, wipe up spills…let your imagination run wild!
Also, prior to fulltiming, we always stayed in the RV the day/night before we left. Helped us to remember if we needed something.
These are great tips. I just ordered the shoe holders. Thanks and keep ’em coming 😍
In regards to sweeping before bringing in the slides, I also lift the flap on the slide and take a swiffer or vacuum to clean under them. I am surprised sometimes at what I find.
For anyone who pulls a Trailer, I sprayed the front of the tongue on the trailer with white paint to make it easier to see in the backup camera.
On travel days, we’ll buy a ready made salad at Love’s (when we stop for gas). We’ll then split that and have it as a side salad with our dinner. This lets us go a little longer between grocery shopping but still have fresh salad.
Sewer waste slinky hose in a bumper or a PVC box? Mount an ammo box outside near your hose storage and store your sewer connection. It is close at hand and not inside your bay. Be sure to drill a couple tiny weep holes at whatever side will be the bottom. I use a small carabiner rather than a lock on the box latch.
How to mount the ammo box is going to depend on your rig. If on the rear bumper, use 4″ square bolts (many spare tire carriers use these). Mine is under the bumper on the driver’s side where I pull out my hose. I have also heard of frame mounts on 5th wheels.
Thank you, Gail, for the tips! We installed broom/mop wall-mounted storage clips (https://a.co/d/hD0es1I) in a closet. It keeps our broom and Swiffer handle from running around during travel. Have a great day and safe travels!
The prior owner of our New Aire mounted those in the washer/dryer cabinet. There is enough room between the w/d and the wall to have a couple of those clips, for a broom and swiffer, in what is otherwise completely wasted space. 🙂
That also is where we mounted ours, Mikal. Safe travels!
We have roll-up window shades and windows that have wood side valances. To keep the plastic bottom of the window shades from the annoying constant tapping on the side valances when the windows are open and a breeze is coming in, we cut foam semi-split pipe insulation into 1 1/2 inch wide sections and slip them on the ends of the window shade behind the wood valance. No more annoying tapping. Also, if you use the foam semi-split pipe insulation that has the peel off self seal, you can peel off one side and adhere to your shade which I found easy to remove the piece of insulation later if needed.
While it is raining, light or medium, I put on a pair of rain boots and rain jacket, get my telescoping squeegee and use the squeegee to “wash” the dusty dirt off the outside of my travel trailer. Since we have flat laminated exterior walls, this makes it an easy task. I at least squeegee the exterior windows in the rain. This way we can “wash” our travel trailer using the rain anywhere we want.
The crank to make the feet go down, I had cut so I can use it as a drill bit.
Now my drill has the feet down in seconds🙌
Sorry, I don’t quite understand…how does this work?