Best RV Organization Accessories, Hacks, and Ideas
Are you struggling to keep your RV organized? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
RV organization can be daunting, but with the right accessories and hacks, you can maximize your small space and make your camping trips more enjoyable.
Let’s dive into some of the best RV organization accessories, hacks, and ideas to help you stay organized on the road.
RV Organization Examples and Hacks
Sometimes seeing is believing. Here are some practical and beautiful RV organization ideas to inspire you.
Labeled + Mounted Kitchen Spice Rack
Cabinet space can be too deep and horizontal space is limited, so why not mount your spices? Mounting your camper’s spices not only looks beautiful but also makes it easier to access what you need.
Tall, Clear Bins for Dishes and Kitchenware
Just because a space is big enough to hold everything doesn’t mean it’s organized or being used most efficiently.
Using tall bins can help keep your dishes and kitchenware in place and make it easier to find what you need when you arrive at camp.
Use White Bins To Make a Space Look Bigger
I love this clean, modern look in the camper bathroom. By matching everything, it makes the space look tidier and the use of solid white vs. clear bins in some areas helps to reduce visible clutter (like with the toothbrush cups).
Roll Your Clothes and Utilize Funky Spaces
Rolling your clothes works better for camping life – not only are rolled clothes capable of being stored more ways, but it’s also easier to stack them and access something without messing everything else up.
Using a bungee to hold them in place can help keep your clothes organized and easy to see.
Use Over the Door Organizers
Most campers have, at a minimum, a bathroom door to use for some extra organization… and it should be used!
Using an over-the-door organizer can free up cupboard space and make it easier to see and access your toiletries.
Store Food Items in Plastic Bins
While it does require a bit more work, storing all of your food in bins allows for better stackability as well as extra protection against rodents that get into your camper.
Even things like individually packaged snacks get messy over time, and are best contained.
Utilize Wall Space for Hanging Storage
If you want to keep what little counter space you have clean in your RV (it truly doesn’t take much to look cluttered!) then think about finding hanging storage solutions.
Fruit hangers that match your camper’s aesthetic can be a great way to utilize wall space.
Use Furniture + Decor with Hidden Storage
Not every hobby in life matches the aesthetic we’re going for (or is easy to have space for!). Finding furniture with hidden storage can be a beautiful solution for storing items that don’t match your aesthetic.
For example, using pretty footrests that are tall enough to put wicker baskets under can provide easy access storage for gaming systems or other items. You would never know they were there!
Create Shoe Storage To Avoid Messy Piles
This is especially true if you have a family and many feet! Luckily, RV shoe storage is pretty easy to get organized – some people use pocket storage mounted to their mattress platform, while others use bins with hidden storage.
Use Towel Racks for Bulky Storage
I love the idea of mounting a towel rack to the wall to free up tons of cabinet space (and keep towels in the bathroom still, easily accessible!).
Use Specific Trays to Organize Your Drawers
If you are an organizer, then you likely have multiple sizes of Ziplocs too!
To prevent chaos in the bag drawer, using a plastic bag organizer can be a wonderful invention.
It’s important to measure first, but it would be nice to not have tons of smashed boxes spilling out bags in my drawers!
Use Bins To Create Compartments in Under Bed Storage
Most mattress platforms (at least for the main bed) in RVs can lift up and provide additional storage.
The problem is, it’s all just one giant space, and things end up getting messy fast!
Using bins to create extra clothes storage can help things keep cleaner and easier to pack/unpack!
Use an RV Caddy to Organize Setup Items in Exterior Storage
Blocks, hoses, blackwater gear, tools, and other items are usually stored in an exterior compartment of the RV such as the basement or slide through storage.
However, it’s easy for the smaller items to get pushed around over time and get lost amongst the bigger things in storage.
An RV Caddy can hold most common setup items and keep them organized.
Keep Your RV Refrigerator Organized and Spill Free
The last thing you want to see upon arriving at your campsite is a giant mess in your fridge that’s a pain to clean up!
Movement means RV fridges need a bit more planning and prep to prevent spills, but it’s not hard!
Using tension bars in your fridge can stop things from flying out, and storing everything in open-top bins on top of some Rubbermaid shelf liner can prevent things from moving at all!
Use Pegboards for Vertical Organization
If you want to keep certain things easier to access, but still have a home, consider using pegboards!
I love how camper storage areas can be organized using a variety of pegboards and hooks.
RV Organization Accessories and Ideas!
Now that you’ve seen some picture inspiration of RV organization, check out some other ideas that haven’t been covered yet. There’s additional ideas for just about every spot in your RV!
Command Wire Hooks
These are great for toiletries or anything that’s small! I use them in the bathroom, but also love using them near the door for quick grab stuff like jackets and hats!
3-Chamber Soap and Shower Dispenser
Save space storing bottles all together in your RV by putting them in this handy dispenser! This dispenser has exactly what you need – a spot for shampoo, conditioner, and soap!
No more spilled or cracked containers that leave a mess, and you don’t have to take up valuable storage space in other bathroom organizers storing bulky bottles!
Hinge It Clutterbuster Four Bar Behind the Door Hanging Valet
I want to preface by saying ALWAYS measure first, because RVs are all very different than standard, and some smaller ones may not work with this.
However, if you can, take advantage of precious travel trailer bathroom space by utilizing the spot behind the bathroom door with this hinge towel holder to store and hang towels!
Hair Styling Station Organizer, Over The Cabinet Door
I’m not super into hairstyling, but many women I know are, and storing bulky items like special brushes, hairdryers, and straighteners can be hard!
This is great for keeping them out of bins/horizontal space as well as keeping them easy to access!
Stackable Cosmetic Organizer Drawers
If you have any storage space below the sink, use clear containers to store any bathroom essentials. They are easy to see what’s in them and stack nicely!
A lot of places do sell the metal slide-out organizers for under the sink, but unfortunately, most RVs have much smaller spaces than standard, and are laid out differently as well!
Woven Plastic Storage Basket
This bin is really nice looking, but also made out of plastic so won’t be affected by any splashing water! It comes in 3 different sizes, and is a great catch-all for items too big to fit under the counter!
These items might include large hair care items such as blow dryers and hair straighteners or even kids’ bath toys!
Clear Plastic Vanity and Desk Drawer Organizers
These clear organizers are perfect for the medicine cabinet! A lot of campers don’t have a full-size cabinet above the sink, and this works really well to keep things contained and organized.
You could additionally add velcro to the back of the containers so that they all don’t spill out when you open it for the first time during set up at a new site!
Mossio Hanging Toiletry Bag
Hang this up in your RV bathroom to add even more storage space!
We all know that travel trailer medicine cabinets are SMALL – and if you are a traveling family, it’s likely everyone’s things aren’t going to fit in there!
We love using two of those travel toiletry bags to get more space – just use a command hook on the wall, and hang your bag there once you’re parked!
Organizer Caddy Tote – Divided Basket Bin
If counter space isn’t an issue, but drawer space is, consider having a caddy like this to organize things!
As always, stick some quality velcro on the bottom of it or just safely store it before driving!
Mesh Shower Caddy, Quick Dry Shower Tote Bag
Don’t forget a MESH shower caddy for use in campground showers!
We’ve been places where we knew we were going to stay long term, and DID NOT want to leave our hooks up, pack up and such just to dump our tanks.
So that meant that we would take showers at the provided campground shower rooms to save grey water tank space.
It’s really convenient to have a non-rusting, easily compressed and storable caddy in case you are in this situation!
RV Organization Tips for the Main Living Area
There are the pain points (bathrooms, closets) but it’s also important to keep your camper organized in general! Here are some things you might not have thought about!
Entryway Storage Organizer Basket with 5 Hooks
Have a small “command center” to hang keys as well as keep brochures, maps, etc!
Having a home for everything is the key to keeping organized, so don’t junk up your countertops with keys (car keys, roof rack keys, ball hitch keys, camper keys) and all your travel papers!
Anything Keeper!
This bin is literally for anything (as the name implies!) and, best of all, it is stored out of sight since this is a under shelf organizer!
Close it up for travel (or just when not in use) then open it up to get what you need!
This might be good for sunglasses, phones, or other items (especially if you want something less visible than the command organizer I listed above!)
Ultimate Outlet Shelf
Keep cords and charging items organized (and off the counters!)
Cords are a quick way to junk up a nice clean counter – and when you only have one or two VERY small counters in small travel trailers, it’s important to maximize every bit of organization and storage that you can!
This outlet organizer and shelf is perfect to contain cords, and put your phones on while they charge!
RV Clothes + Closet Organization Ideas
Camper closets are often way deeper than a normal closet would be, so it’s hard to make use of that space.
I know ours ends up being a pile of kids’ clothes that I need to dig through every day to find what I need!
I only have one closet for all of our clothes – there are five of us!
IRIS 4-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart with Organizer Top
If you have limited drawer space, then you might think about converting one of your “closets” to a drawer set using something like this!
Remove the hanging rod, measure, and find the best set of drawers! I like using them for small things like undies and socks that might normally get mixed up in a big pile of clothes or a simple bin.
This particular set has an organizing tray on top even!
3 Shelf Hanging Sweater Organizer
So if you DO choose to keep your hanging rod, using some sort of hanging organizer like this can really help keep things from getting too messy!
I personally use it to divide up everyone’s clothes (each kid has a section) but you could use it to organize your clothes in your RV closets many ways!
It’s also nice to be able to bring it inside and pack all your clothes in your house so you can see what you have and not shuttle things back and forth!
[Reinforced] Strong Mesh Pop-up Laundry Hamper
Pop-up hampers are perfect for RV use because they store flat, are lightweight, and often easy to carry to and from the laundromat!
I also love that this one has a side pocket so you can put your laundry things (detergent pod, dryer sheets, coin bag) in it while in use!
Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket
This style of laundry basket is super useful if you have little kids that might need a bath too!
While it’s extra sturdy (since it’s made of plastic and not mesh), it also has no holes in it so you can fill it up for the kids to splash in when not in use!
Slim Laundry Hamper Basket w/ Clear Window
If you have an extra closet, or maybe a “useless” little spot in the camper, this style of laundry hamper might work for you too!
This might be helpful if you have a washer dryer in your camper and might prefer a more long-term and visually appealing solution to dirty laundry.
Don’t worry though, this guy still folds flat! It also has a mesh top for ventilation (but prevents kids from throwing things in!) and a window so you can easily see how full it is!
Corner Helper Shelf
Whenever possible, make use of vertical space! We have this one in our camper, and it seems to be perfect for plates on the bottom, bowls in the middle, and bigger mixing bowls on top.
13 Piece Nesting Mixing Bowl and Utensils Set
This is one of those things that might persuade me to actually buy new… there are some AWESOME nesting kitchen sets that would save a ton of space in tiny homes and campers!
A mixing pot, strainer, measuring cups and spoons all in one “footprint” in your pantry!
I also love having a separate kitchen set for the RV (that stays in there!) so I don’t have to pack every time and take stuff from the kitchen at home!
Collapsible Garbage Bag Holder
Being able to save that precious floor space in your camper is super helpful!
With our current set up, we have to bungee cord our trashcan to the legs of the table in our RV… it takes up WAY too much space when we already have so much to store in there while traveling (bikes, grill, strollers, kid toys etc).
This collapsible trash can is perfect for popping up at camp, then removing the bag and collapsing it back down for travel!
Hanging Trash Bag Holder for Kitchen Scraps
If you like to prep food while at camp (and eat GOOODD!) clean up is way easier if you use this simple bag hanger that utilizes all those plastic grocery bags we seem to acquire in our travels!
Just wipe everything into the bag when you’re done, then store the holder itself once you dispose of the bag!
SimpleHouseware 30 Spice Gripper Clips Strips Cabinet Holder
Mount your spices on the wall or cabinet door! The perfect set up for a travel trailer kitchen is to have the utensils hung on one side of the stove, and the spices in front (or above!)
I love these “spice grabbers” because they are just stick on (but very sturdy!) so no tools needed!
They also prevent the spices from rattling and such against each other like a normal spice rack would do!
Iron Under Cabinet Mug Hanger
If you’re a coffee lover or just want to store utensils in some vertical hanging space, these hooks are perfect!
There are no screws or adhesives – just slide it onto the shelf! I also love that these hold up to 22 pounds.
Many similar products are made pretty poorly, but this one has rave reviews!
Camco RV Pantry Bars
I can’t TELL YOU the number of times we finally got to our destination, all the kids need to go potty (and me!) and we open the camper door and see all the contents of our pantry all over the floor! Keep everything tidy with these adjustable tension rods!
Collapsible Dish Drainer with Drainer Board
Get a drying rack that can collapse! We only use our drying rack at the end of the day during wind down time or after the kids go to sleep in our camper.
That means that it would be pretty wasteful to have a dish drying rack out at all times!
I also like that this rack comes with a drip tray so that you can put your dishes onto the rack and not worry about what they will drip onto!
Over the Sink Multipurpose Roll-Up Dish Rack
While this is of course useful for drying dishes in your trailer without using counter space, I also find it helpful for having MORE counter space when doing food prep!
For example, I can put a plate of burgers on it while I’m getting veggies ready and still have plenty of prep space!
Perfect Tear Patented Wall Mount Paper Towel Holder
Mount your paper towels! Though it may not seem like much room, they take up a bit of space, especially when you think about the fact that you have to have room to pull a paper towel off the holder!
We bought one that mounts under our cabinet area (we have a small cabinet for dishes above out counter) and it is convenient to use and out of the way!
Reusable Hanging Storage Mesh Bags
I LOVE these hanging veggie and fruit storage bags! Not only are they nice looking, but they can be taken down and used as actual reusable mesh produce bags at the store!
Banana Bungee Hanger
If you eat bananas, this is a MUST! Not only is it way more attractive than your typical hanger, it also takes up way less counter space and can hold a TON of bananas!
People have tested this with over a dozen… and it still held! It’s also a super small product and takes up virtually no space!
Plastic Refrigerator or Freezer Food Storage Bins with Handles
Use tall clear bins that fit in your camper fridge to maximize storage space!
I love using these clear bins because you can easily see what’s inside of them!
I also love this idea because you can prep everything for your trip ahead of time by stocking the RV Fridge Bins and storing them in your home refrigerator until it’s time to go.
Zip n Store!
Chronic snacking and meal planning families rejoice! This ziploc bag hanger and organizer saves precious shelf space and prevents those bags of meals or leftovers from becoming lost or forgotten!
This is also a GREAT way to plan out your meals for the next day (sandwiches, meats, veggies etc) and have them organized, easy to see, and not taking up shelf space!
If you’re a parent, you’ll ESPECIALLY love this because as we all know, kids are all about snacks!
Now you can see everything clearly, and make meal planning for your trip that much easier!
Camco Knife Safe
This is a second option for knife storage that is off the counters and out of the drawers!
It is significantly cheaper, however might be best for RVers who don’t have little kids (there is no plastic cover over the knives)
Hitch Trailer Tray
Free up space in your camper or the back of your car and store some gear above your propane tanks! This is great for a cooler or other bin of needed camping supplies!
Camco Rhino Bumper Mount RV Tote Tank Carrier
If you boondock but still use the restroom in your camper, you might be familiar with having a portable tank you transfer the grey and black water to.
While normally you might pull it behind your car to dump it, it can be pretty darn helpful to store it behind your camper while not in use (such as when your trailer is in transit!)
We put ours in the back of our truck when we move campsites, but if we could store it on the back of the trailer I’d feel a lot less nervous about the tank somehow failing and nasty water going everywhere!
Mounted Cargo Carrier
If you haven’t already installed a hitch to the back of your camper (U-haul and other places do them… or a really handy friend!) then you need to for all that extra space!
Put a giant tote like this on the back of your camper so that the inside is usable and not junked up with stuff that can’t be moved out until you get there!
Tongue Jack Trailer Towing Organizer
Keep your plug, cord, and chains organized with this easy-to-add jack attachment! This just makes for a nice, clean look and helps to keep your breakaway cable away from ground moisture.
The cover for the plug also helps keep dirt and moisture out to help stop corrosion (and trust me, you don’t want to be at a Home Depot 9 o’clock at night because your lights don’t work…..)
Camco RV Equipment Storage Utility Bag with Identification Tags
This is a compact and neat way to store all of your RV hoses and cords, namely the fresh water hose, grey water, and any extra electrical cords you have!
It even comes with some handy tags so that you can quickly know what’s in each bag!
Camco Tear Resistant Pop Up Utility Container
Whether you use it with a bag as a trash can or for overflow toy storage (it just looks neater to have all the toys put away when you leave camp!) this freaking awesome pop-up bin is perfect for the job!
Camco 20ft Sidewinder RV Sewer Hose Support
While this isn’t directly organizational, it is very handy for keeping your sewer hose in place and off the ground! I also think it just makes your campsite look nicer when in use!
Collapsible Portable Multi Compartments Trunk Organizer
Part of camping life is driving, whether that’s towing or driving the vehicle itself!
That means it’s super important to keep your car clean and tidy so you can find what you need easily (and have a more peaceful trip!)
Collapsible Sink with 2.25 Gal Wash Basin
Trying to not fill up your grey water tank so fast? Do your dishes outside!
Add a little biodegradable soap and wash away in this collapsible camp sink.
When you’re done, dump the water and flatten it for storage.
Rotating + Telescoping Marshmallow Roasting Sticks
It’s fun to find a stick and cook marshmallows the old-fashioned way, but if you are an avid camper, sometimes there are no good sticks (or any sticks at all!) to use.
These marshmallow roasting sticks are perfect for the job – they store small, can extend very far (so you can actually sit back and relax in your camp chair!) and they even rotate so you don’t have to move the whole stick (we’re glamping now folks!)
And, as someone with kids, I can appreciate the different colors so that each kiddo has their own – no more fighting over who had which roasting stick!
With these best RV organization accessories, hacks, and ideas, you’ll be well on your way to a more organized and enjoyable camping experience.
Happy camping!
