Tips & Tricks

RV STORAGE TIPS & TRICKS    by Sally Moore (Sally.moore@tiffinmotorhomes.com)
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1. Shoe organizers for closet, under the bed, behind doors. Can store shoes, folded garments, socks, etc.

2. Keep coach ID# as contact in phone: VIN#, Tag#, Toad Tag#, etc.

3. Front dash mat & carpet can be ordered from Trevor Nichols 662-279-4461 or MS RV Solutions, 256-324-0457.

4. Add power strip on hard to reach 110 outlets, such as the computer desk. Use bread tabs to label cords.

5. Tension curtain rods: use small ones upright inside kitchen cabinets to hold baking sheets, trays, etc. Use longer one inside closet to hold vacuum, mop, broom upright against end wall. Use inside residential refrigerators to keep items from falling out.

6. Use non-slip mats on refrigerator shelves as well as inside cabinets. Freezer/button test to check for defrosting units. Good for home and RV!

7. Reflectix added to cabinets for more insulation.

8. Use square or rectangle plastic tubs to subdivide cabinets or under bed storage. Use small plastic baskets on large bathroom shelves to keep items from sliding around; cardboard shoe boxes to sub-divide large storage drawers. CD racks – store plastic lids of storage bowls.

9. Magnetic strip mounted to galley wall to hold knives; or scissors, tweezers, bobby pins, nail files in the bath.

10. Place pill organizer, egg cartons or ice cube trays in drawers to hold small jewelry items, pins, craft items, etc. If you use the same style they can be stacked to maximize storage potential.

11. Office binder clips to hold charging cords in place. Clip to edge of table, counter, window shade, curtain, etc.

12. Towel racks or command hooks mounted inside cabinet doors to hold pot lids.

13. PVC pipes or small cans mounted inside cabinet doors for curling iron, hair dryer, etc. Use Command strips for easy instillation/removal.

14. Square containers always provide more storage in less space than round containers. Baking dishes, food storage bowls, laundry baskets, etc. – always shop for square or rectangle one.

15. Lysol disinfectant wipes container – remove paper label and it is a great dispenser for shopping bags or doggie poop bags. Also good to hold yarn for knitting or crocheting.

16. Mount shower rings on the heavy-duty clothes hanger. Then add scarves, ball caps, tank tops on the rings. Tank tops can also be hung on tie racks.

17. Hair clip to hold ear buds and keep them from tangling. Also can use eyeglass case.

18. Tension mop & broom holders – mount on cabinet door to hold flashlight, spices or small bottles. Mount in storage bays to hold spray cleaner bottles, flashlight, etc.

19. Coat rack mounted on side of bed frame or on back wall of closet makes great shoe rack. Wine or liquor box also holds shoes. Stack sandals vertically for less space.

20. Use foam Koozies to protect wine glasses.

21. Plastic standing file racks hold plastic wrap, foil, tall bottles, etc. Tube socks help cushion glass bottles.

22. Screw cup holders to bottom of overhead cabinets for mugs, etc. Also use cup hooks to hold mesh bag hammock style for storing veggies and fruit. Helps prevent bruising. Show caddy mounted inside cabinet door is good to hold fruit/veggies.

23. Toilet tissue or paper towel tubes keep cords, cables, extension cords from tangling.

24. Staple strip of elastic to cabinet wall to organize small items.

25. Store folded bed linens inside the matching pillow case. Store extra linens inside throw pillows.

26. Command hooks mounted on inside of cabinet doors to hold large serving utensils, etc.

27. Stack folded t-shirts vertically to maximize storage. Keep design folded to outside to help you find the one you are trying to locate.

28. Great shower cleaner: 1 bottle rubbing alcohol + couple squirts of Dawn in a spray bottle. Some people use vinegar instead of alcohol. Alcohol is flammable, so be careful! Spray will & rinse.

29. Good stain remover: Mixture of ½ Dawn dish detergent and ½ hydrogen peroxide. Place in spray bottle. Always spot test first. Note: Hydrogen peroxide only lasts a few weeks after being opened.

30. The #1 easiest, cheapest, most fabulous tip is: Use pull tabs off canned drinks to double, triple or even quadruple your closet hanging space. A length of chain also can be used.