They crowd our RV countertops and can cause chaos in the RV cabinets. They are a necessity for us but seem difficult to store. I’m talking about reusable water bottles or insulated sports hydration bottles. We take hydration bottles whenever we RV, and they can be a nuisance to store in our small space. Add in the grandkids’ water bottles and I’ve got a big storage problem in a small RV space. If you struggle with this, too, perhaps you can use one of the tips that I share below for storing water bottles while RVing.
Rack ‘em up!
- Wine rack. If you have a wine rack in your RV, it’s the perfect spot to store your water bottles. Most wine bottles are larger than common water containers, so a hydration bottle will easily fit inside a wine bottle slot.
- Wire rack. You can get a wire rack like this one and put it inside an RV cabinet. Store water bottles on their sides and you can fit several bottles under and on top of the rack without rolling all around.
Baskets to the rescue
- Wicker basket. I like to use these baskets when the grandkids come along to RV with us. It easily contains everyone’s water bottle and folds up nearly flat when not in use.
- Wire basket. I purchased this basket and it holds our water bottles (stored upright) like a champ. I like that I can easily remove the entire basket from the cupboard without worrying about a bottle tsunami. I can retrieve the bottle(s) I want and return the basket to the cupboard.
Weirdly wonderful
- Shoe organizer. Turns out an over-the-door shoe organizer like this one perfectly contains a water bottle in each pocket. You can hang the organizer on the inside of the RV’s pantry door along with snacks to take along on your next family hike.
- Spice space. Our RV features a very narrow cupboard intended to keep spices. I can use the bottom shelf to store water bottles instead.
- Fridge door. My husband likes to keep his water bottle filled and ready. He puts it inside the RV refrigerator on a shelf inside the door.
- Color coordinated. A large family we know color coordinates their children’s water bottles. One child has blue, a sibling has green, another child claims all of the yellow water cups/containers, and so on. Not only can each child quickly grab his/her own bottle, but if a container is misplaced, the family knows who misplaced it.
- Magazine file. A magazine file like this one can also store water bottles. Simply position the file on its back and stack water bottles on their sides inside the file.
Storage tips
Wash water bottles with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Let the bottles dry completely before storing. I store our water bottles with the lids fastened on. By doing this there’s no time lost while searching for a bottle’s matching lid. I make sure the spout remains open during storage to allow for minimum air exchange. Straws reside in a narrow space in the silverware drawer for the water bottles that require them.
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Some great tips, thanks Gail !
Thank you, Gail!