If you’re an avid RVer facing challenges with storage space, particularly in your tiny RV bathroom, we’ve got you sorted. Continue reading for fantastic storage tips tailored specifically for compact RV restrooms.
Given the current popularity of #vanlife/vandwelling and tiny homes, tips for maximizing limited space abound. However, bathroom areas in budget-friendly RVs present their own set of difficulties, particularly when it comes to design and functionality.
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And Category B includes compact camper vans. Although Class A motorhomes (typically constructed using robust commercial bus or truck frames) offer ample space for travel, their smaller recreational vehicle restrooms can be quite diminutive.
No matter the dimensions of your RV, the essentials for the bathroom remain largely unchanged: think about having some towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo, makeup supplies, hair care gadgets, toilet paper, and cleaning agents. It’s reassuring to know that many people who live in their recreational vehicles tend to keep just what they really need rather than an array of nearly identical but slightly varied items to suit daily whims.
Below are some RV bathroom storage solutions to help maximize functionality when traveling (whether through forests, along beaches, etc.). Let’s suppose this particular bathroom includes all basic components—a toilet, a shower, and a sink. Additionally, we’ll take into account using the walls and door for extra storage; however, these surfaces may not support heavy items due to their lightweight construction.
RV Bathroom Storage Ideas
The shower area –
This location offers excellent hanging opportunities, and various creative methods can be employed based on the available space. Start by looking upwards. Provided none of you or your companions are exceptionally tall, the area between the shower wall and the ceiling can accommodate multiple kinds of baskets, bins, buckets, and bags.
Should the wall support additional weight, install a horizontal bar and hang various light containers according to your preference—whimsical colored plastic pots; sleek or weathered wire baskets offering either a contemporary, cottagecore, or vintage aesthetic based on their design; repurposed vertical shoe organizers transformed into compartments; picture clips or pegs to hold toiletries like washcloths, creams, or sponges rather than photographs; as well as netted or transparent pouches suitable for an array of objects. As long as it’s lightweight and capable of holding necessities while being suspended—or adaptable enough to be hung—it fits right in.
For bigger showers, hanging shower caddies that drape over the showerhead or stick-on versions that adhere to the wall using an adhesive can also be practical choices.
At the rear of the door –
Wow! This spot is incredibly practical for storage as it offers ample space and remains largely unobtrusive. An over-the-door shoe organizer can accommodate an array of items such as hairdryers, facial oils, air fresheners, bedding, and even toilet paper rolls.
To achieve a rustic appearance, consider using tiny pails from your local crafts shop. Attach these pails at various points along a strong cord which you can hang onto an overhead door hook. For a more vintage touch, suspend an aged window frame above the doorway with similar hooks and fasten storage bins to it, or alternatively drape towels through the slats of the wooden frame itself.
If utilizing the full vertical space isn’t desired, single-, double-, or triple-tier wire baskets with door attachments are effective options.Hooks serve as excellent solutions for organizing items like towels, bathrobes, sleepwear, swimwear, and more. Clear acrylic organizers can also be useful.
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Can be connected to over-the-door shelving units or racks using convenient hook-and-loop fasteners for a more adaptable appearance.
In the bathroom cupboard –
For RV bathroom storage tips, consider making good use of built-in options such as medicine cabinets—some models include these features while others do not. Properly arranging what you have inside your cabinet can greatly enhance organization, particularly when multiple individuals share an RV. Transparent acrylic bins serve as makeshift drawers ideal for keeping essentials tidy; they work great for stowing away things like first aid supplies, cosmetics, medications, and smaller objects prone to getting mixed together. Additionally, elongated horizontal holders can help keep toothbrushes, hair combs, charging cables, and similar longer items neatly arranged.
Above the sink –
If your RV bathroom lacks a built-in medicine cabinet, consider utilizing the wall area above the sink for additional storage. Even if it has one, there’s often extra room either between the sink and the cabinet or along the adjacent walls near corner installations where you can attach storage bins or shelving units.
Before finalizing your choice, perform two checks: first, the “head-banging” test to make sure nothing hits your skull as you bend down; secondly, confirm that you can reach the drain since that’s essentially why we use sinks. Should everything be functioning correctly and assuming the structure around it is solid—validate this with test number three—make good use of the area available but aim for a sleek design that won’t bulk up too much.
Under the sink –
In many recreational vehicles, you’ll find a bit of storage space under the sink—a limited area since the sink base often occupies what could serve as an upper shelf. However, this still provides sufficient room to store essential bath items. Opt for straightforward, easily accessible storage bins here; you wouldn’t want anything buried deep out of sight. It’s ideal for keeping cleaning products, larger bottles of soap, lotion, shampoo, among others, along with toilet paper or additional bedding materials.
You could opt for elegant handmade birch baskets or stick with practical ones from the dollar store like simple plastic versions. Experiment with different sizes—don’t worry about leaving gaps since every bit of space is valuable here.
Above the toilet –
Should you find yourself seated on the toilet with ample clearance above your head before reaching the wall, an excellent additional storage opportunity presents itself thanks to the considerable vertical space available. You could opt for a light, handcrafted woven basket fixed onto the wall at the base; this would serve as an attractive spot for neatly folded towels.
If you possess a toilet tank, consider placing storage items on top of it. Alternatively, if there isn’t one (or if the wall supports additional fixtures), install shelves such as acrylic trays, hooks, or hanging rods. Shelving units with legs or compartments can rest on the tank; however, securing the base to the tank cover ensures stability and prevents objects from accidentally tumbling off. Another option is opting for individual containers arranged neatly or grouped decoratively, making your RV bathroom appear magazine-worthy.
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Whatever you decide to place there, keep in mind that Velcro (or hook-and-loop fasteners) is your ally.
Storage solutions abound for various budgets and decor styles, and the greater the number you accumulate, the more joyful times you’ll probably enjoy sharing with your fellow RV travelers. Whether scouring thrift stores, dollar stores, specialized RV boutiques, estate sales, antique shops, upscale design galleries, online crafting platforms, or showroom outlets—you essentially have an unlimited array of locations where you can discover bins, shelves, hooks, and additional accessories.
When considering RV bathroom storage options, keep in mind that the vehicle will eventually move, causing everything inside to shift as well. For storages with open fronts or unsecured bins, pack an additional large container where you can store these items safely on the floor during travel. Tidying up spilled shampoo from a shattered bottle certainly isn’t ideal when you’re meant to be enjoying your holiday.
Did we overlook any clever RV bathroom storage solutions? Let us know in the comments section below.
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