7 Ways to Improve RV Bathroom Storage
Can I share a funny story before we jump into RV bathroom storage ideas?
Once upon a time, Eric talked me into camping in a tent. Me. In a tent. It was a small tent that required crouching down to get dressed. A small tent that I can still very clearly recall the morning when I was sitting cross-legged on an air mattress, balancing my compact mirror on my knee while trying to apply eyeliner. It was not pretty.
Let’s just say that we upgraded to our first camper shortly after. When we became full-time RVers, I quickly realized that if I was going to move into an RV with all of my eyeliner – I was going to have to tackle the RV bathroom storage situation.
Let's Talk RV Bathroom Storage + Organization
I’m sure it won’t surprise you when I preface this post with a reminder that not all RV Bathrooms are created the same. From pop-up campers with dry baths, travel trailers with a corner shower, fifth wheels with ample space and shower seating, to Class A motorhomes and toy haulers with a bath and a half, tiny living bathrooms can vary in level of tiny.
Regardless of the size of the RV bathroom that you are working with, I believe that you will still find value in the tips and products featured in this post. Many of our recommendations can be used to improve any RV bathroom storage.
Here’s what you’ll find in this post:
What to consider when tackling RV storage solutions
7 Essential steps to help you organize any space
Products we recommend for RV Bathroom storage
Consider this before starting your RV Bathroom organization
Before jumping in to start organizing an RV, there are two key questions that can help guide your approach and the overall outcome of your project.
How do you use your RV?
Before you determine how to organize your RV bathroom, consider how your RV will be used. Are you a recreational camper or, are you full-time RV living? If you are using it recreationally, you will likely be packing and unpacking some items more often than not – and if you are living in your RV full-time, you may have more products that require storage.Aesthetics vs. Functionality (or both)
Stick with me here, because if you have watched even one episode of The Home Edit on Netflix, you would know that you can indeed have both.
Typically our experience has been that when seeking out RV storage solutions, the approach that is most often recommended is usually ‘functional first’. But it does not have to be that way if you don’t want it to be. With little effort, it is becoming easier to find functional and aesthetic RV storage solutions.
So consider how you will use your RV bathroom and if it is important to you to incorporate design and aesthetics, or if you are looking for the most functional and space-saving storage options.
7 essential ways to tackle organization
When you are ready to start organizing your space, it can at first feel a bit overwhelming. Following these seven tips can help you make incremental progress in your RV bathroom storage organization.
Evaluate the space you are working with: Are there opportunities to optimize the space that you’re working in? For example, RV bathrooms can sometimes have very deep cabinets with space that goes unused at the back. There also may be space to utilize that is above or below other cabinets or cubbies. Take a full inventory of the nooks and crannies where you may be able to fit storage.
Remove everything from the space: Starting with a clean slate can help you gain a fresh perspective. Remove current items from your RV bathroom, and compile everything that you will need to organize and store.
Declutter and eliminate any outdated or unused items: In your first pass, remove items that have gone unused or that may have expired. (Tip: take note of any items that may need to be replaced as you go)
Sort items into categories: To help you visualize how items will be stored, start grouping them into like categories. For the sake of RV bathroom organization, categories might include: Skincare routine, Hair products, Medication/First Aid, or even morning routine vs. evening.
Clean and touch up: While you have a clean, empty slate - this is the perfect opportunity to do a deep clean of your space. You can also touch up paint, or even hang peel and stick wallpaper or other accents.
Measure. (And then measure again.) Take measurements of each space that you identified as potential storage. I recommend also taking photos of each space, writing down a description, and the potential use (for example: makeup or cleaning products), along with the measurements, for each one. This way you can reference all of this together when shopping for RV bathroom storage solutions.
Play Tetris! OK, well first - shop for your RV storage containers and then play Tetris to test out different options for organizing the containers and items within them. Allow yourself time to test out various arrangements and options, making tweaks as you continue to use your space.
RV Bathroom Storage Products
To help you imagine the many different options for RV bathroom storage ideas, we’ve broken them out into the following categories:
RV Medicine Cabinet & Makeup Organization
RV Shower Organization
RV Bathroom Cabinet & Cart Storage
RV Medicine Cabinet & Makeup Organization
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RV Shower Organization
RV Bathroom Cabinet, Shelving & Cart Storage Ideas
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