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DIY Ideas You Must Try For your RV
DIR By: Penny
Date: June 30, 2022, 11:18 pm
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DIY Ideas You Must Try For your RV
Jamie Cattanach
by Jamie Cattanach
Last updated on August 21st, 2021 at 11:50 am. Originally
published on May 8th, 2019
Whether you’ve just purchased your first RV or you’ve decided
it’s time your trusty travel trailer got some well-deserved
updates, one thing’s for sure: renovating, redecorating, and
repairing your rig can quickly rack up a pretty penny of a price
tag. Professional remodeling services and mechanics’ fees aren’t
exactly renowned for their affordability, and that’s if you’re
lucky enough to find a service that isn’t out to get you.
Fortunately, there’s a simple solution. You can save time,
money, and even have a little bit of fun by taking matters into
your own hands. From cute-yet-clever, space-saving storage ideas
to surprisingly-simple renovations to basic, user-friendly
repairs, here are some of the best DIY ideas for RVers to
consider for their motorhomes and travel trailers.
DIY Room Decor
Sometimes, all you really need to totally transform your rig are
some relatively minor decoration upgrades. A new set of window
trimmings, a quick reupholster of your dinette set, or even just
some throw pillows and scented candles can go a really long way.
That said, there are a few DIY crafts and home decor ideas that
are so smart and simple, we can’t believe we didn’t think of
them ourselves. Here are some of our favorites.
DIY PVC Pipe Toothbrush Holders
Image used with permission from craftingintherain.com
It’s a common problem amongst RVers: you’ve got lots of
toothbrushes, and only a limited amount of bathroom storage
space. Plus, ideally, you don’t want them just rolling around in
your cabinet… you do put them in your mouth, after all.
That’s why we love Crafting in the Rain’s adorable PVC pipe
toothbrush holders, which solve both of those problems in one
fell swoop… and look super cute while doing so! Each pipe is
customized with the toothbrush owner’s initial, so you never
have to worry about accidentally using mom’s or junior’s (ick).
Plus, this relatively simple craft requires few materials and
can easily be done as a family, given the proper supervision.
While adults should have control of tools like drills and hot
glue guns, kids can design their own toothbrush holders and
decorate to their heart’s content!
Custom RV Bathroom or Kitchen Backsplash
Image via Amazon
A beautiful backsplash can transform even a drab kitchen or
bathroom into an opulent oasis… and you don’t have to worry
about tile and grout to make it happen.
Thanks to super-simple, self-adhering peel-and-stick backsplash,
you can jazz up your RV’s counter-spaces almost instantly.
(What’s more, they’re cheap and easy to clean! Don’t you wish
every renovation project were this easy?)
Good Ol’ Paint, Fabric, and Elbow Grease
Not every interior renovation has to be about stripping an RV
down to its bones and starting fresh. In many cases, simply
sanding down your cabinets and slapping on a fresh coat of paint
— or grabbing a bolt of fabric and getting busy with your sofa
or dinette set — can have a huge impact on your RV interior’s
overall feel.
We’ll admit that ogling well-done RV renovations is one of our
favorite pastimes here at RVshare HQ, so we’ve written a decent
number of posts highlighting the creative (and often
surprisingly simple!) renovation efforts of real-life campers.
For more ideas, instructions, and inspiration, check out the
following RVshare posts:
6 Practical RV Renovations for Older RVs (Plus Photos!)
New Year, New RV: Check out these New Models and Renovations
Top DIY RV Renovation Tips
A Collection of Our 30 Best RV Remodel Tips
10 Amazing Camper Remodels
5 Travel Trailers that Received Major Upgrades
5 Travel Trailer Upgrades You Didn’t Know You Needed
Pinterest Crafts
One great way to source inventive new ideas for your DIY RV
projects? Check out Pinterest! There are so many boards chock
full of crazy clever ideas, masterminded by innovative RVers
just like you.
For example, this list of 52 creative (yet simple) camper
storage solutions was put together by Homystyle, using nothing
but Pinterest-sourced ideas. We especially love the idea of
stashing rolling storage containers under your dinette set, or
adding in extra shelves in your kitchen and bathroom to
instantly embiggen your storage space. Plus, many of these
projects can be done primarily by using pre-fabricated,
purchasable items… no need to get out the hand saw or take a
carpentry class.
You can start sourcing creative DIY RV projects simply by
searching Pinterest itself for terms like “DIY RV interior” or
“RV redecoration.” Once you find some ideas you like, you can
even create your own board so you’ll have those resources easily
available for you to refer back to — and eventually even try
yourself!
In the meantime, though, we’ve put together a list of a few of
our favorite existing Pinterest boards to get you started. Check
out the following for inspiration (and plain old eye candy):
RV Redecorating by user Aspenstand4me is full of both
super-simple solutions (like installing command hooks) and
slightly more work-intensive redecoration ideas.
RV Obsession’s RV Renovations board will help you find ways to
get your camper into ship shape, no matter your handiness skill
level or budget.
Mountain Modern Life, a blog run by full-time travelers Katie
and Eric, is already an awesome resource… and what’s more, they
compiled some of their best DIY RV tips and tricks into a
Pinterest board called RV Life. We love their rust-chic sense of
style and their commitment to following their wanderlust and
experiencing all the wonder life has to offer… and we’re pretty
stoked to try out some of the tips they’ve pinned, too.
Even More DIY Projects for Your RV
Many RV upgrades may seem difficult at first, but with just a
little bit of practice and learning-curve patience, you might be
able to develop the skills you need to take them on. For
example, although your RV’s dinette set might seem like a
nightmare to reupholster, it actually isn’t. Just check out this
super-simple-to-follow tutorial on YouTube, made by user Sara
Torres. Even if you’re new to the world of sewing, this project
could definitely be doable for you!
Another easy DIY upgrade that’s a total interior game-changer:
upgrading your window treatments. those drab old beige curtains
have got to go! As Ashley Mann shows us over at RV Inspiration,
there are tons of ways to totally redo your windows on the
world, from simply installing some curtains on pre-built rods to
getting really fancy and building new interior framing. The
moral of the story? Even if you think a project is beyond you,
it might not be. After all, even the most prolific interior
decorators, builders, and designers started as beginners!
RV Repair: The Best Ways to Save on Maintenance
It’s funny; even people who are happy to do DIY drywall or roof
repair in their homes are sometimes remiss to try out the same
tactic when it comes to their RVs. And they’re missing out on
valuable savings opportunities by doing so!
As anyone who’s owned an RV for more than a week or so can tell
you, keeping these beasts in ship shape isn’t always cheap,
especially if you hire out every single little thing to a
professional.
That’s why we’ve written about tons of DIY RV repair projects
you don’t have to have an electrical engineering degree to
tackle. From changing your rooftop sewer vent to deep-cleaning
your awning to getting up close and personal with your RV HVAC
system, here are some of the best DIY repair projects we’ve
written about here on the RVshare blog.
7 Top Supplies to Keep on Board for Quick RV Repairs
A Basic Guide to RV Air Conditioner Repair
RV Awning Repair - Read This Before Starting Your Repair
How to Clean an RV Awning
6 Steps for Replacing your RV Sewer Vent
3 Steps to Cleaning your RV Holding Tank Sensors
RV Troubleshooting: How to Solve Common Problems
Of course, it’s important to remember that some projects do
benefit from professional assistance, particularly if they’re
potentially dangerous or you’re not confident in your skill
level. It’s a lot better to shell out a few extra bucks to hire
an electrician than it is to get electrocuted — especially if
you follow these tips to find someone trustworthy.
The industrious spirit of taking matters into your own hands is
one of the most common shared traits of RVers, and these DIY
decor and repair projects can help you save money, pass a rainy
day, and become more invested in — and proud of — your rig.
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get busy!
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