As the weather outside warms up and summer draws nearer, you may be thinking about getting your RV ready for your next memorable road trip. Before you set off, though, you should make a plan on how to keep the vehicle organized when you're on the move or at a campground. RV living can get messy and uncomfortable after a period, especially since the spaces are much smaller than standard homes. This guide outlines a few ways to keep your recreational vehicle clean and tidy while you travel.

How to Keep Your RV Organized

1. Pack Only the Essentials

During your last RV trip, you likely acquired various souvenirs and useful items that may still be in the cabin. There might even be some objects you no longer need floating around. Before setting off on your next adventure, empty out your vehicle and sort through its contents.

Keep any essentials, such as basic cookware, utensils, tools and repair supplies, and cleaning and maintenance products. Anything broken or of limited utility can be discarded or stored at home. Avoid packing excess of anything you’ll be able to pick up at a campground or supermarket if you run out during the trip, such as drinking water or batteries.

2. Install Extra Storage

Even if your RV came off the lot with plenty of storage, it’s possible to add extra racks, baskets, and shelves to keep essentials organized and out of the way while you travel. For example, you can add shelves to cabinets and along the upper areas of interior walls. You can also hang baskets, utensil and knife racks, and coat hooks over the backs of doors. These types of simple storage solutions will allow you to keep clothes, books, food, waste, and other items and materials in their proper place.

3. Establish a Cleaning Routine

Perhaps the most important step in keeping your RV organized is a regular cleaning routine. Clutter usually starts to accumulate as a result of daily activities, such as cooking or playing games with family. Taking an hour or so to clean up once a day can save you significant amounts of time and effort later on since the majority of your belongings will already be organized. It will also prevent you from losing important objects and having to waste time on the trip hunting them down around a dirty and cluttered cabin.

During your next road trip, schedule a stay at Robert's Mobile Home and RV Resort. When you park here, you'll have access to the best opportunities St. Petersburg, FL, has to offer. This family-owned and -operated RV campground offers a full range of amenities to guests, including convenient water and electrical hookups, WiFi access, and laundry and washing facilities. They’re also within close range of local shopping and entertainment venues, beaches, casinos, and dining and nightlife options. Call (727) 577-6820 to reserve a space before your upcoming trip, and visit the website for more details.