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24 Modern Interior Ideas For RVs & Campers (With Pictures)

We have remodeled to campers over the last 3-4 years. It’s amazing how you can transform a camper into a modern living space with few hacks and tricks.

These are the best inspirational ideas we found during the modern interior make-over of our two campers!

It’s a mix of ideas from our own two RVs, RVs we have filmed during the years, and other great ideas.

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Campervans and smaller RVs have become increasingly popular over the last decade.

More and more people are becoming geographically independent and life on the road part-time or full-time. We have heard about this change and the newspapers and local RV resellers. This means that more and more young people are choosing to live in campervans or tents .

Let’s take a look at some of those modern camper vans that have been rebuilt till look amazing.

Bright Colors For A Modern Feel

Let take a look at some good examples of brilliant use of colors in campers.

Here’s a good example of this with modern gray, white, and green colors around the seating area. The top shelves and the wood around the top of the curtains are just perfect in this camper.

Everything is so neat, and the green colors are a fresh touch when blended into the white interior .

As soon as you get rid of the dark and yellow surfaces you can start working toward a more modern and bright color palette.

This is always a good idea for small spaces as they will feel more spacious and bigger when you chose bright colors.

In the example below, they basically painted everything white and built up some new stories and shelving areas.

This is also a great example of how easy you can open up space by painting everything white. Just keep a couple of wooden colors here and there to create some contrast.

Let’s take a look at what we came up with for our own camper remodeling projects.

We started out with a tiny vintage camper from the ’70s and the idea was to turn it into a clean and minimalistic living space. It started out as a yellow and worn down camper and after a year and a lot of sweat and tears this is what it looked like:

We eventually sold the old tiny camper when we had Max who is 2 years old now. At that point, we really needed to be able to close the door between his nursery and our living space.

When we removed the old yellow and dark shelves we had the opportunity to do something else with the walls. We chose to have white walls with light blue colors on the wallpaper.

The back of the table is covered with the same wallpaper as the wall and you can see it to the right on the image above. It totally blends in with the wallpaper when it’s folded up.

Here you can see the table when folded down. We chose light blue colors because they are “cold” colors and we prefer to camp in warm areas during the summer. So it’s nice to have space feel a little colder.

You can see more pictures from inside this camper at the bottom of the post.

So we got a bigger caravan camper now which is 15 feet long (4,5 meter). It’s a pretty standard German caravan that you will see all over Europe.

You can see a full tour of the camper we currently use below.

It’s a Hobby caravan from 2004 which we have modified to include:

• Nursery (cot bed)
• Office space
• Change station for a baby

Interior Ideas For Sleeping Areas In Campers (And RVs)

The first example below is a rather small campervan where they have built a raised bed with storage underneath the bed.

This is a clever way of getting extra storage as you don’t need full ceiling height at the sleeping area.

This bed with built-in storage is really beautifully done. The light wood matches the floor and leaves the room with a spacious feeling. The use of wooden colors in this camper is also great. (We will come back to that!)

Everything is made with white and light wooden colors which adds to the spacious feeling in this campervan.

It’s also a really great idea to add some additional lighting around the lines of the ceiling. This adds a lot of coziness to the atmosphere and it can also be used as ambient light at night.

The picture below is taken from the back of a Volkswagen Transporter van.

This is a pretty popular model to turn into a moving living space. Especially if you are looking for a cheap solution.

The Volkswagen Transporter vans have a really good reputation because they tend to work well even when they have been driven a lot of miles.

This is yet another great DIY solution for a campervan with a sleeping area and two sofas in the back. This space can be converted in no time and you will have a nice queen size bed when you need to go to sleep. During the day you will have seating for up to four or five people inside the van if the weather does not invite you outdoors.

This solution is basically just a good idea for the sleeping area if you are rebuilding a van into a motorhome.

In the daytime, the area can be used for sitting, playing, dining and so forth, and in the night time you just fold down the backrest, and voila! You now have a queen size bed !

As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, I have rebuilt to campers with my wife. The bed below is from the camper we currently use.

When we bought the camper it had as U-shaped seating area in this end

We have pulled out the seating area in our camper and installed a modern sofa bed instead. It works just great and now we use this space as a seating area during the day and we can fold the sofa into a bed at night.

Here’s what it looks like during the day and the night:

The bed cost us around $800 so it wasn’t that cheap but it has a VERY nice and comfortable mattress that we really enjoy when we are on the road. You can see sofa beds like this one here .

We had the classic U-shaped sofa seating arrangement in this area before and we really felt like it had to go. It was too cramped and we didn’t like sitting there. When you have a 2-year-old toddler in the camper you will have to be on your feet all the time so you don’t want to squeeze in and out behind the table and the sofa.

It says sofa bed which we assembled inside the caravan camper because we couldn’t fit it through the door. It fits the camper perfectly and during nighttime and we can fold down the backrest in order to create a nice (almost) full-size sleeping area.

The Kitchen Space

The kitchen space is often also the main living area, so it’s important to keep it clean and clutter-free – both on a daily basis but also design-wise.

Here are some of the best interior ideas we have come by for remodeling RVs. Let’s start off with a great space for all of us who enjoy a white and minimalistic feel to our RV.

Everything is made to utilize the vertical space and the wallpaper goes well with the white finish on the cabins and the ceiling.

These wooden panels and storage solutions are also very well worked out:

This kitchen area is for the family that really enjoys cooking. There’s plenty of counter space, and everything is neatly organized.

It’s pretty cool to have the fronts of the cabinets and drawers painted white with wooden frames. It looks trendy and up-to-date.

Notice how the counter space is curved in order to fit inside the motorhome floor plan:

The next idea is a fine way to add some storage to the camper.

The sliding cabinet dorrs are stylish and look like the latest styles from the modern caravan and RV manufacturers.

We love these sliding doors as they don’t require space around to open them up. A very cool and innovative way of designing the drawers.

It’s important to be able to close off all the closets during transportation. By adding the little wooden molding on the front off the top shelf you can avoid things from falling out.

This is another fine example of how great it works with light wood colors in campers.

You don’t have to paint everything white. Just keep the natural colors of the wood or choose another light color like the green and blue nuances below.

The dark red/brown colors on the kitchen counters below work wonders for this camper. The kitchen solution utilizes the full width of the caravan and offers a double-sided counter space.

The dark wood really looks great in contrast to the white ceiling and wallpaper:

This is another good example of the effective use of natural wood colors and a white ceiling.

White Peel-off Tiles (Adhesive)

Another neat trick we have used is to cover the kitchen walls with white adhesive tiles.

These are pretty cheap and you can mount them directly on the wooden surface.

Here’s a picture of how it looks in our current camper. We found these adhesive tiles on Amazon. They are sold in sheets you can cut with a scissor.

Here’s a link to the ones we used (Amazon) .

They totally transformed the ugly yellow walls into shiny white tiles which looks a lot like the tiles you would find in a modern bathroom.

Ideas For The Toilet And Shower

The bathroom might not strike you as the most important room in the RV/Motorhome, but nevertheless, it’s most certainly a space you can improve.

Check out this great knitted wallpaper and interior:

If you need to cram in a toilet in a very tight space, you might consider this type of toilet.

It’s a solution we also often find in under-the-stairs bathrooms .

It’s a toilet where you use the spilled water from the sink for flushing the toilet. Many campers have a composting toilet but if you are going for a more regular toilet this could be a really cool solution.

The toilet seat is mounted sideways so you can mount the whole toilet sideways. This way you can access the sink as well. It’s a beautiful and modern design that we found while researching tiny toilet ideas.

Check out these amazing RVs with comfy recliners .

Interior Ideas For The Living Space

As we mentioned above the storage is always critical when it comes to RVs.

Many people forget to built-in enough storage space and then you have to keep boxes and bags in the RV. It’s much better to hide this inside bed furniture and inside seating areas.

This is a nice solution with the partial wall between the seating area and the front of the RV. The table and the seating furniture can be pulled out from under the bed which is a really nice twist!

Check out how cozy this 4-person dining area has turned out:

The storage sofa below is custom-made for a modern bus conversion we filmed in Florida a couple of years ago.

Instead of a backrest, they placed some big pillows for the back. This is a great way to create a comfortable seating area that you can easily turn into a sleeping area when you need to.

Underneath the sofa, there’s a ton of storage as you can see below.

You just grab the seat and lift it up.

Here they have placed batteries and other tools for the camper. You need to remember storage for tools and other things you need for maintenance on your RV or camper.

They have done a really good job of making sure every square inch is used in one way or another.

Normally the best option is to use the bed area for sitting during the day and then fold down/out the cushions when you need to sleep.

This vertical storage space is meant for laptops and magazines.

Everything is painted white and the mattress breaks up the white colors. It doesn’t feel small and claustrophobic as it sometimes is the case with a small space.

Just beside this sofa area, you find a built-in dog crate for a very cute (and rather big) dog. You can see it in the video below. As we mentioned, We found these ideas inside a nice modern bus conversion in Florida.

You can see the video tour of the space below where Maria guides you through the many ideas.

Don’t let the skin fool you with this one. It’s REALLY sweet and modern on the inside!

Ideas For Very Small Trailer Campers

We will start with a beautiful kitchen area from a sweet little teardrop trailer.

We have a nice walk-through of a bunch of teardrop trailers in this article . Check it out if you are into tiny camper spaces. There are some really great ideas as well!

Use Natural Wood Colors

This kitchen space is compact and stylish.

The natural colors of the wood look amazing and it adds a lot of atmosphere to a camper.

It’s a great idea to mix the use of natural wood with a couple of strong colors or darker wood. This will add some contrast to the wood.

If you paint everything white it often ends up feeling too sterile and impersonal.

Notice how they have hidden storage underneath the seating area as well as in the back of the van. Extra storage like this is really important if you choose to take down the upper shelves around the ceiling.

The little leather straps look great.

We use the same type of leather straps on our storage cabinets and they are both stylish and modern. We stole this idea from a Scandinavian design Maga zine.

Below you see a picture of our own tiny camper which we sold a couple of years ago.

We gutted the camper completely and built everything up anew. This bed is built around a very comfortable mattress and under the bed, we had a ton of storage.

We would keep all our clothes and personal items in here as well as some camping gear.

In tiny campers like this one, you have to sacrifice some space due to the wheels. So we built a bookshelf and a small cabinet for our laptops and electronic devices like cameras, phones, and chargers.

We also built-in power sockets in these shelves so we could leave the computers in there while they could charge.

This way we could get them out of sight and we could keep them hidden when we were out exploring so thieves couldn’t see them.

As we always work on the road when we travel we need to bring our laptops and electronic gear with us. So we had to think about storage for this and a place to charge the gear.

You cannot have too many power sockets and USB sockets in a tiny space.

In order to get cords and wires out of the way you should place power sockets in every corner and everywhere else, you can. Inside drawers, besides the bed, in the kitchen etc.

We had a power outlet in the corner of the bed so we could charge our baby unit and our phones during the night.

Change Station And Nursery In A Camper

We also built a nursery into our camper.

Max was around one year old when we started camping in Italy for a month. We needed a change station and a crib for him so we decided to put in a crib just like the one he has in our apartment at home.

This way he felt more at home when we were on the go because he recognized the space around his bed.

We placed a change station on top of the crib. It was made from wood from the camper. We throw out a lot of furniture and wood from the camper during the rebuilding process and we kept most of it in order to use it for projects like this.

That’s a great idea because you will need super light-weight materials if you are going to build new furniture and walls in your camper space.

And as you can tell, Max loved his little space inside our caravan.

We put up some heavy 3-layered curtains to keep the cold out during the night.

He has a habit of kicking off any sort of comforter we cover him with during the night we so had to keep the temperature high during the night.

The curtains we mounted in the ceiling and went all the way to the floor in order to keep him warm.

I hope you got inspired by these interior ideas. If you have a modern RV space you’d like to have featured on our blog just let us know. We are always open to that.

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Travel Trailer Interior – Designing interior is a big part to consider after you’re buying a travel trailer. It’s a living place, but it’s different than designing the interior of a house. Travel trailer, no matter how big you have, will be smaller than a house. Therefore, campers need to carefully think how to make the space of their travel trailer looks open. It is also important to make your space comfortable to see and live in.

Decorating a Travel Trailer Interior

Maybe you’ve just bought a brand new travel trailer, that’s why you’re in need to decorate your blank space. Or maybe, you’re unsatisfied with how your travel trailer looks like and want to remodel your older travel trailer . Decorating a travel trailer interior is fun, but can be challenging as well. Here are some tips if you want to know how to renovate a camper trailer:

1. Apply White, Light and Bright

If you have a small travel trailer, this tip is especially important to take notes. Your travel trailer can  look so cramped if you’re not careful. If your goal is to make your space look larger, these three rules are important to remember. White gives the illusion of an open space, so you might want to paint your travel trailer with that color. That color also makes your space reflects light nicely, which in turn making it look bright.

2. Apply Prime Before Painting

It’s important to prime before you paint your travel trailer. In other words, you shouldn’t mix your primer and paint together. You should prime your walls one coat. Only then, you can start painting.

3. Include Both Color and Texture

White might be the best idea for a larger look to your travel trailer. However, you don’t have to make every part of your interior becomes white. It’s important to incorporate your style, that is by adding your favorite color and texture. One way to do it is by adding wall arts. You can hang your wall arts with bright colors, which will bring focus to them.

For texture, you’re free to choose the kind of fabric you love. If you want to make your travel trailer looks luxurious, you can add satin pillowcases, for example. Having a rug also gives character since they have a lot of textures. For instance, you can add a feather rug with patterns on it.

4. Devote One Pattern

If your goal is to make your space looks larger, committing to one pattern is essential. In order to not make your space look messy, choose one pattern that you love. For example, incorporate stripes to your curtains, pillowcases, blankets and furnitures. Consistency helps because it makes your space look neat.

5. Bring Back Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed wood will give the sense of homeyness to your space. Replacing with reclaimed wood sounds like a lot of work, but it doesn’t hurt to consider. The reason is because reclaimed wood is better than carpets. Carpets are more difficult to clean. In addition, they get dirty too easily. Remember that travelling with RV means that there’s a lot of traffic going in and out.

6. Don’t Forget Exterior

Decorating is important, but decorating exterior should have a priority as well. After all, you will spend a lot of time outside. You can decorate the outside of your travel trailer by adding stylish furnitures. You can also make your RV looks beautiful at night by adding decorative lights and lanterns.

7. View Your Travel Trailer as a Blank Canvas

Even if you have an older RV, you should look at your RV like you want it to be. In other words, you even have to change the standard furnitures. You can change the standard mattress and install a better one. Don’t hesitate to invest to your RV. In addition, you can also get rid of furnitures you feel don’t serve your needs.

8. Balance Style and Comfort

Making your travel trailer looks stylish doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. Not only considering your preference, it’s equally important to consider the function. In other words, you should decorate your RV by considering whether the function serves your needs. For instance, can you maintain a white themed RV? Maybe you’re reckless or maybe you have little kids so that idea is out of the windows.

How to Repair Travel Trailer Interior Walls

The most common issue is the damage of interior walls. However, you can repair them by yourself. These are the steps on how to repair travel trailer interior walls in the case of replacing RV wall paneling :

First of all, RV interior paneling repair requires you to tape off everything in order to protect the covered areas.

Secondly, get Rust-Oleum RV Leak Seal Rust inhibitor. At least apply two coats and then let it sit overnight.

Thirdly, get some liquid nail and apply it. Liquid nail is a synthetic rubber multi use adhesive which will give a lasting and consistent effect.

Fourthly, put the insulation back properly.

Fifthly, get the expansive foam and fill the gaps to cement.

Next, get your saw because there will be excess foam. You should let it sit overnight again.

After that, get a big construction paper for the paneling. You will need to cut it by adjusting to the edges and corners of your travel trailer.

Next, take your cutout to a panel board. You can start cutting following the design.

Finally, place your panel with liquid nail to glue it together.

Travel Trailer Interior Design

When designing a travel trailer, it’s a must to consider a theme. The reason for that is to make the travel trailer look organized and neat. Either vintage or modern, the travel trailer will look pleasant if the theme is decided.

1. Vintage Travel Trailer Interior

Camping, in essence, is an experience of coming back to nature. Vintage trailer interior may be a good idea to be in tune with nature. It gives a reminder of a simple life back then, bringing nostalgia along the way.

a. The Wooden Comfort

What screams more about nature than an RV filled with natural woods? Not only the floor, the walls are also covered with wooden material. In addition, the furnitures are also wooden.

b. Fluffy Style

Still with a design full of woods, this RV gives another touch by adding many comfortable fabrics. Ruffles and embroidery portray a vintage look to the fabrics as well. It will be comfortable snuggling with that many cozy fabrics surrounding the space.

c. Dreamy Space

A way to give an RV a dreamy look is by having thin cream curtains on every window. It’s like entering another world with the light filtered through the curtain. RV interior color schemes of blue and pink give a nice contrast, but not overbearing.

d. Comfortable Clouds

An RV filled with soft fabrics? It’s possible, even to the point of filling the ceiling with foam. Covering every space with fabric can be done by draping and taping it on the walls. In addition, get many big pillows and rugs to make every spot feels like walking on the clouds.

e. Like Living in a Diner

Diner gives a big look of retro vibe. The way to renovate the RV in order to achieve that look is by changing the dining space. Change the seating like in a diner and have dark wood paneling.

f. Lovely Trailer

Perfect for a couple getaway,fill the travel trailer with red and love related furnitures. This can be a great idea for honeymoon as well.

g. All White

The all white interior gives a larger illusion to a travel trailer. It also makes the space look neat and bright. It’s perfect for campers who want their travel trailer to look simple but pleasant.

h. Polkadots and Fun

Children will love this interior design filled with polkadots. It’s bright and colorful which is effective to keep the children excited. Make them think like it’s a magical trip.

i. The Retro Princess

Adding a chandelier is a good way to make a travel trailer look luxurious. In addition, hang some vintage art walls. Pink gives it the feminine touch and green gives the combination a balance.

j. Classy Black and White

The theme of this RV is black and white, however there are many patterns incorporated. Having a table with quotes is a fresh idea rather than regular patterns. This travel trailer is a good idea for people who want to play it safe, but still have fun. The checkered floor really reflects the playful but classy looks of this RV.

k. A Twist for Wooden Style

l. Colorful Carnival

When people think of carnival, they will associate it with fun and colors. A carnival themed travel trailer will bring an excitement to the campers. It’s like having a little party inside the travel trailer. Hanging triangular flags is a good idea to portray that. In addition, add multiple patterns with loud colors to make it more bright.

m. Calming and Sweet

Having a colorful travel trailer doesn’t equally mean bright. It’s possible to have it with a softer tone, for example by combining soft green and pink. In addition, add little touches of brown to make it look even sweeter.

n. Dark Chocolate

Dark woods will make a travel trailer look cool, however it might make it look too serious. Other colors are incorporated to combat its somber tone.

o. Lemonade and Orange Juice

Camping equals summer, which means the season for freshness. Yellow and orange are bright enough to convey that spirit. The colors convey the summer drinks that accompany the hot journey.

p. Ethnic Sky

Still with wooden style, this time there’s a twist with the ceiling. Not only for blankets and rugs, it’s also possible to make the ceiling to have ethnic patterns. Colorful stripes also give another edge to this travel trailer.

q. Warm with Embroidery

Embroidery always gives a nostalgic feeling. Incorporating embroidery is a sure way to get a vintage feel for a travel trailer. Not only as a table cloth, embroidered curtains and blankets are also a good idea. Adding a beautiful kettle, it will be just like living in a loving grandma’s house.

r. Swinging

A hammock is a good addition to a travel trailer. Besides being a place to relax while enjoying the day, it can also be an extra bed.

s. A Breath of Fresh Air

Planting plants can be another step for campers who want more natural vibe to their RV. The combination of green and brown is like living in the middle of nature.

t. Vibrant World

Neon colors make a travel trailer stand out. A rainbow of colors will give the sense of entering a fantasy world contained in a little space.

u. Drapes All Over

Draping soft and thin fabrics will make a travel trailer appear mysterious. It’s just like entering the room of fortune tellers.

v. Rise and Shine

For campers who want to have a bright travel trailer interior, yellow should be the answer. Decorate the ceiling with yellow to make it like sunshine is always inside no matter what time it is. In addition, make it brighter by adding all of other colors.

x. Like Royalty

Travel trailers have relatively small space, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look luxurious. Campers can look like royalty if they have budget to invest in decorating. The richness of gold combined with woods really gives a feeling of royalty in the past.

2. Modern Travel Trailer Interior

On another hand, camping doesn’t mean that campers have to sacrifice their comfort. Modern travel trailer interior is sleek with futuristic features. Here are some ideas for modern designs:

a. Buckled Up

Modern interior emphasizes function. Adding seats with seatbelt will ensure safety for campers.

b. White and Wooden

Having woods as floor is more efficient than having carpets. It is because wooden floor is easier to clean. In addition, adding white is a great idea to make the space look larger.

c. Futuristic Style

Neon lights are often associated with futuristic style. The blue lights will give the illusion like living in a sci-fi setting.

d. Simply White

Modern interior has an emphasization on white. The reason is because white gives a clean and simple look. Everything is white except for some subtle touches of light woods.

e. Gray Comfort

Using minimal color is the key for modern interior. Since white can be difficult to maintain, gray can be the next option. The calm color will give comfort to campers.

f. Subtle Stripes

Minimal look doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be any pattern. Stripes with nude color is a good idea to make an RV appear alive. Using different shades of a color is also important to bring harmony.

g. Modern Black and White

Black and White is a good contrast for an interior theme. Besides incorporating a pattern, having quotes is also a good idea. It can be on rugs, blankets, pillows and wall arts.

h. Abstract Style

This needs more budget, but geometric patterns will surely give an edge to any camper’s travel trailer. It’s unusual and creative. However, It’s important to have white background since the space needs to look open.

i. Sleek Porcelain

Wooden floor or carpets are common. However, porcelain floor can be a new option. Just like wooden floor, it’s easy to clean. Plus, porcelain floor will keep cool when the weather is hot.

j. A Touch of Pink

Not everything needs to be white in order to make the travel trailer looks open. Adding a soft color like pastel pink will also give the same effect.

k. Black and White (Plus Brown)

In this case, brown softens the contrast of Black and White. It can be too harsh to look at, which is why brown could come into rescue. The splash of brown softens the overall look of the RV.

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l. High End Style

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What Is A Travel Trailer? Camping Trailers Explained

By Marshall Wendler

A wise man once asked, '"What is a travel trailer?"

Heh. Just kidding. However, this may be a relevant question if you are starting out exploring the RV lifestyle and have set down the path of figuring out the different types of RVs.

The tow-behind trailer is the most popular style of recreational vehicle, with 70% of new RV shipments in 2021 being conventional travel trailers.

But exactly what is a camper trailer, and is it the right choice for you?

Different Types Of Camping Trailers

"Camping trailers" is a pretty generic recreational vehicle term. On this page, we are concentrating on the traditional travel trailer.

We have different pages dedicated to the other tow behind camper types, including:

• Tear drop trailers
• Pop up trailers
• Hybrid travel trailers
• Fifth wheel trailers
• Toy hauler trailers

Read on to learn all you need to know about traditional pull-behind camper trailers.

Ultimate Guide To RV Types

Confused about the different types of RVs? Read our guide that explains the differences between the various RV styles.

What Is A Pull-Behind Travel Trailer?

The towable camper is by far the most popular of the various  types of RVs and campers , outselling all other types by miles, mainly due to the lower price point of towable trailers.

Travel trailers are also known as pull-behind campers, camper trailers, bumper pull campers, towable campers, and several other names that indicate how they travel down the road.

As the name implies, these pull trailers require a separate vehicle to tow them. The tow attachment point is at or under the rear bumper at the extreme rear of the tow vehicle; thus, the term "bumper pull travel trailers."

Pull Behind Camper (aka Travel Trailer)

They range in size from 13 feet long up to the high 30 feet in length (though, our opinion is that if you want a longer trailer, it is MUCH safer to get a  fifth wheel ).

Their cost can be as expansive as their length, with basic models starting well under $20,000 and the most luxurious travel trailers costing as much as a house.

RV camping trailers will have everything you need to enjoy a vacation in the great outdoors, though the levels of luxury will be directly reflected in the cost.

Quick Stats:

• Length: 13 to 39 feet
• Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6 people
• Slide-Outs: 0 to 3
• Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,000 to 11,000 pounds
• Retail Price: $15,000 to $150,000

*Above stats are approximate ranges to give you a general idea

Pros and Cons:

• Wide variety of sizes and price ranges
• An affordable alternative to  Class A motorhomes
• Many SUVs can tow smaller models
• Self-contained home away from home
• Longer floorplans are harder to maneuver and control
• It may require a heavy-duty pickup truck to tow longer models

Who Makes Travel Trailers? Which Brand Is The Best?

• Who makes travel trailers? Find out by visiting our list of travel trailer manufacturers .
• Which travel trailer is the best? Find out by visiting our list of the best travel trailer brands .

Camper Trailer Construction

Recreational trailers are essentially a box built on top of a frame.

The frame has either a single axle (two tires) or a dual axle setup (four tires).

The front of the frame is what attaches to the tow vehicle, with some sort of hitch.

The walls of a bumper pull RV are hard-sided and constructed using aluminum or wood studs.

The siding material is either single-piece fiberglass panels (smooth wall), corrugated sheet metal, or aluminum (for example,  Airstream trailers ).

Manufacturers either use foam sheets or fiberglass as insulation.

Travel Trailer Construction Cut Away

Pull-behind camper roofs are typically a rubber membrane, and you can walk on the roof if suitable underlying materials are used.

Only a few  travel trailer manufacturers  use a solid fiberglass outer shell to construct their tow campers.

These fiberglass shells have the advantage of being very durable and are less prone to leaking. Though using this design means increased overall cost.

Manufacturers of  fiberglass RV trailers  include  Oliver campers , Casita,  Bigfoot ,  Scamp , and  Escape . Not surprisingly, if you are looking for the  best-made RV  you can buy, you should look closely at these.

RV Travel Trailer Interior

Inside the living area of a camp trailer are the comforts of home typical of most recreational vehicles.

Layouts will vary, but there are some similarities between the floorplans offered by different brands. This is because you can only do so much in a small space.

The quality of materials used will vary depending on the price point, but you will find a typical set of standard features regardless of what model you are looking at.

Most traditional vacation trailers include:

• One or more seating areas.
• A fully functioning kitchen.
• A bathroom with a shower and toilet.
• One or more sleeping areas.

Travel Trailer Interior

Sleeping Areas

All but the smallest bumper pull campers will have a fixed bed, with many being  queen-sized  ( RV queen size bed dimensions ). However, keep in mind that the original mattress in most trailer campers is junk.

Therefore, you may want to get a new  travel trailer mattress  if you spend more than the occasional weekend in your rig or if you have a temperamental back.

Longer floorplans may have a layout that features a master bedroom layout with a separated sleeping area, generally at the front of the RV.

If you have a larger number of people sleeping in the unit, look for floor plans with bunk beds that will have multiple  camper bunk mattresses , giving plenty of bed areas for a large crew.

Queen Sized Bed

Kitchen amenities will include a refrigerator, a stovetop (maybe with an oven), a sink, and a food prep area. A microwave may be optional.

Counter space varies significantly by the floor plan. Pay attention to how much counter space is available.

Outdoor cooking areas (usually a grill) are becoming more popular as manufacturers offer outdoor living space features that allow people to spend time outside preparing a feast.

Seating and Decor

For seating, you will often find a dinette with space for 4-6 people, and this will often double as an additional bed. This type is more suitable for kids.

You find additional seating options when you go up in lengths, such as a couch (that could also double as a bed) or recliners.

Windows are something you should consider when shopping for any recreational vehicle. You want to be able to open a window on either side of the rig so that you get a nice breeze on a hot day.

The inside decor style usually is, well, how do we put this ? Colors are often very beige and bland, and materials often look like they would fit right in at grandma's house. Cabinets are usually of a design that is less than inspiring. However, some manufacturers are trying to spice things up a bit.

Technology And Other Comforts

Luxury is not typically something that corresponds with a tow-behind camper. Even so, they have basic features and comforts that make them a home you can take to your favorite campsite.

Technology features are not necessarily cutting edge. You will generally find a stereo that won't make your ears bleed and a TV (probably optional) that is overpriced for what you get but will do the job.

All but the shortest RV camper trailer will be self-contained with holding tanks for fresh water and an  RV dump tank  for gray and black wastewater.

Heat is provided by a propane furnace and can be run off the house 12-volt battery. Cooling is via a rooftop air conditioner that requires you to be plugged into a 120-volt power source (shore power).

Stand-Out Features Of Pull Behind Campers

Exterior storage options vary wildly on a bumper pull camper trailer, but one fairly universal thing is a forward storage compartment. These are accessible from one side or both sides (pass-through storage).

However, not every model has this storage. Exterior storage options on some floor plans are downright pathetic.

A good design will make full use of all interior storage possibilities. Overhead cabinets should be plentiful, and there should be closets and storage under beds and seating.

Having at least one  trailer slide out  is relatively common in a travel trailer camper, and they expand the living space without having a long RV.

However, slides are a double-edged sword - they are a great way to expand the interior room, but they are a potentially expensive failure point/pain in the you-know-what.

Travel Trailer Interior Opened Up By Slide

Smaller camper trailers may feature a wet bath to save space (the shower and toilet share a single area, with everything getting wet when showering).

Larger camper travel trailers have full bathrooms with a separate shower, toilet, and sink (dry bathroom).

An onboard generator is rarely available with this type of RV, though there are more models with these now than a handful of years ago as manufacturers are catering more to those wanting to live off-grid.

Suppose you want to run your air conditioner, use the microwave, or take advantage of anything else requiring 120-volts of power. In that case, you must be plugged into shore power or a portable  generator for travel trailer  use.

So, keep in mind what space you have available for a generator if you choose to carry one.

Towing a Camper Trailer

Originally, the tow attachment point was the pickup truck bumper when towable RVs were lightweight.

Nowadays, only the lightest pull trailers should be attached directly to the bumper. Otherwise, the hitch is connected to the frame underneath.

Due to the weight of most RV trailers, a  weight distributing hitch  is required to tow your camper down the road safely.

Tow-behind campers are the most popularly manufactured models of the different RV types. The variety of floor plans, lengths, options, and price points are pretty broad (it can even be overwhelming).

There's a model to meet most every need and lifestyle and the vehicle type you want to use to pull the RV around.

If a vehicle can tow, there is probably a travel trailer 'sized right' for it.

Lightweight,  small campers  could be towed by almost any SUV, and a car might not suffice as a tow vehicle unless the RV is incredibly small and light.

Longer and heavier travel camper models require a pickup truck (and maybe a heavy-duty truck) to handle the weight.

With longer floorplans, the combination of the tow vehicle and RV going down the road can be 60+ feet. This makes some people uncomfortable, and rightly so.

Way Too Big Of A Trailer For That Tow Vehicle

Many RVers choose the tow-behind trailer over other types of RVs.

Why? Because once you arrive at your campsite, you unhitch from your tow vehicle, which can then be used to explore the local area.

The advantage of using a truck over an SUV to tow a bumper pull camper is that the truck bed is left open for additional storage space.

When using an SUV as a tow vehicle, storage is inside the vehicle. This subjects you to the 'wonderful' smells that accompany what you bring (trash storage, gasoline inside your generator, etc.).

• Every wonder what you need to buy to equip a new-to-you recreational vehicle? Find out what we consider to be travel trailer must-haves .

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a travel trailer cost.

Retail prices for new RV trailers are all over the map, and cheap units are available for around $15,000 to ultra-luxury vacation trailers with an MSRP in the mid-$100,000's.

The quality of these interior furnishings varies wildly, as does construction quality.

If you purchase a low-end $15,000 trailer camper, expect to get what you pay for. Equipment levels will be minimal and cheap, as will the overall design.

Buy a $188,000 Airstream and expect to get higher-end furnishings. ( Why are Airstreams so expensive? )

• Want to know what a used travel trailer should cost? Learn how to find NADA travel trailer values and see what new versus used pricing is like.

Is A Travel Trailer A Good Investment?

A travel trailer is not a good investment in the traditional sense of the word, and it most likely will not appreciate and will most likely cost you money in the long run. In other words, camp trailers don't hold their value (in most cases).

However, this isn't the proper way to measure if buying one is worth it. They are an excellent investment if you spend enough time camping with your family or friends and if you genuinely enjoy the RVing lifestyle.

RVs are often an economical and fun way to see new parts of the country and explore areas you've never been to or enjoy spending time in.

What Is The Average Life Of A Travel Trailer?

The average life of tow-behind trailers varies greatly depending on their initial construction quality (often poor) and how well you take care of and maintain the rig. The useful life can approach 20+ years if not abused, especially if you start with a quality RV.

Like most things in life, the better you take care of it, the better it will take care of you. However, if you start with a piece of junk, don't expect it to give you a long, trouble-free life.

Can You Take A Travel Trailer Off-Road?

You can take travel trailer campers off-road, but don't expect to take the average one up the side of a mountain following a goat path.

I've taken my 24-foot-long RV trailer off-road many times, but mostly down decently maintained gravel roads in a National Forest or BLM area. Some places have been sketchier, and after arriving at the location, I questioned my sanity, but these are the exceptions.

Some models are better equipped to go down rougher roads because they have higher ground clearance and suspensions setup to handle rougher conditions. Though most recreational trailers can handle most light off-road situations, getting to a reasonably tame spot in the backcountry should be attainable for most. 

Can You Move A Travel Trailer By Hand?

Only the smallest and lightest travel trailer RVs can be moved by hand, which means most will require a vehicle to reposition them. Before you unhitch from your tow vehicle, make sure you are in the position you want to be in. Otherwise, you will need to hitch back up and make an adjustment (you'll do that once and then be more careful in the future).

Can You Live In A Travel Trailer Year-Round?

You certainly can live in RV camper trailers year-round. Both  Camp Addict co-founder Kelly  and I did just this for a combined total of 12 years. So yes, you can permanently live in trailer campers. This is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice for many different age groups (not just the older generation, typically the demographic one thinks about traveling around full-time).

Do Any Travel Trailers Have 2 Bathrooms?

There are travel trailers with two bathrooms, but these will be longer floorplans with room to spare. An average-size pull trailer will have a single bathroom, and smaller models will have a wet bath (combines the shower and toilet into a single small compartment).

Pull-behind campers are the most diverse class of RVs with multiple lengths, floor plans, models, and styles available to please just about anyone's RVing needs.

As the most popular (and diverse) of the different RV categories, camp trailers are an excellent way for people to enter the world of RVing.

Consider a towable trailer if you are looking for something to take your family out on a weekend adventure or you want an RV to live in year round. . These pull RVs offer such a wide variety of options that you will find one that is right for you.

Both Camp Addict co-founders Kelly and Marshall lived full-time in travel trailers during their combined 12 years of life on the road.

While all RVs are a compromise in one way or another, RV trailers are the right choice for the solo person, couple, or family to experience nature at their favorite campground.

• If you found this information useful, check out all the other great information we have on Camp Addict .

Author: Marshall Wendler

As the co-founder of Camp Addict, Marshall Wendler is a seasoned expert in the world of RVing, with years of hands-on experience living the full-time RV life in his travel trailer. From 2014 to 2020, Marshall learned the ins and outs of the lifestyle and has enjoyed sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. After a brief hiatus as a part-time RVer in 2021 and 2022, Marshall is back on the road full-time, embracing the vanlife and all the exciting possibilities it brings. He particularly enjoys the freedom and flexibility of boondocking and is excited to share his technical insights with the Camp Addict community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the RV world, Marshall has valuable insights and information to share, and is here to help you navigate the exciting world of RVing with confidence and ease.

Hi Marshall…..I’m an RV newbie! Looking to purchase a used (2010-2017) travel trailer in the 18-22′ range. Tow vehicle is a 2010 Toyota Sequoia 4wd (Platinum). Unsure about single axle vs tandem? Do trailers in this size range have brakes? Would a separate brake module (inside the tow vehicle) be advised. I have observed other rigs towing trailers that do NOT have anti-sway/WDH hitches. After reading through your blog I am convinced a WDH is advisable (your thoughts). Thanks in advance and I enjoy your blog…..lots of good info. Joe

Thanks for the comment and it’s great to hear that you enjoy reading Camp Addict. Kelly and I love to hear that!

Oddly enough, my tow vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Sequoia (Limited, 4wd) so I have some experience here. 🙂 (My Lance travel trailer is 25 feet in length and weighs 5,700 pounds max. This is as large of a trailer as I’d want to tow with the Sequoia. It isn’t the happiest going over Colorado mountain passes, but does fine at lower elevations and flatter terrain.)

You may not be able to get a tandem axle trailer in the smaller size, but they are out there. Either way, make sure you use a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for the trailer tires so you know if there is a problem with them. This is especially important with a single axle, as a blow out can have disastrous consequences. (Not to say a blow out is all rainbows and unicorns with a tandem axle trailer.)

Unfortunately we don’t have a page on TPMS systems as of yet. I have used a Truck System Technologies TPMS in the past and Kelly uses an EEZ Tire TPMS. They both seem to work fine. I currently use a Tire Patrol TPMS from RVs. This is my favorite system so far. But it’s pretty expensive.

Yes, trailers in this size range have trailer brakes.

Yes, you should be using a trailer brake controller (again, we don’t have a page on this yet, but we both use the Tekonsha P3 controller.) The Sequoia comes pre-wired to accept a brake controller. The manual has information on where to find the wiring harness (it’s under the kick-panel to the left of the driver’s left foot). You can buy a Toyota wiring harness from Tekonsha that goes between the Sequoia’s pre-wired plug and the controller itself. Installation is really easy!

Yes, a lot of trailers you see on the road don’t have a weight distribution hitch. Or sway control. I wouldn’t use these people as trailer towing mentors. 🙂 You need these! In fact the Sequoia manual says this:

“If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (907 kg), it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity.

If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lbs. (2268 kg), it is necessary to use a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity.”

I hope that helps! Good luck with your search for a trailer!

Hi Marshall,

I can’t find my original comment I left about brands of travel trailer, but anyway, thanks for your reply! My husband and I purchased our first RV, a 2017 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB. We’re very excited to get on the road and travel around North America over the next year.

Now, we’re trying to figure which truck to purchase so we are safe on the road and can go places like the Rocky Mountains, Alaska, etc. Do you have suggestions for towing a 5,700lbs travel trailer, where will be driving to a new location every 2-3 weeks? We’ve been looking into the Ford F-250 and the Ram 2500, but not sure if it would be better to get a deisel, a V6 or V8, etc. Any and all suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks! Christa

Congrats on your first RV purchase, Christa!

I’m happy to see you went with one of the better brands!

Definitely don’t go with a V-6. Though I don’t think those are even offered with a three quarter ton truck (F-250/2500).

5,700lbs is the empty weight. What you need to look at is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), or the maximum weight of the trailer. In this case it appears to be around 7800lbs (or at least is for the 2021 year).

You are going to want to have some ‘headroom’ above that in the trucks capability. In other words, you don’t want to be towing a trailer that is right near the weight capability of your tow vehicle. It will just be struggling all the time.

So with this trailer, I think it’s VERY wise to be looking at a three quarter ton truck (heavy duty, as opposed to the light trucks that are a lot more popular – the 1/2 ton F-150, Ram 1500, etc).

I don’t think it’s going to really matter if you go with a gas or diesel. Diesel is going to be considerably more expensive, both to purchase and to maintain. Though it will be an awesome towing machine.

A gas heavy duty pickup should be able to tow that trailer just fine. Though you may be wishing you had a diesel when you are going up/down the awesome mountain passes that Colorado is known for. But otherwise, you should be fine.

If money is no object, go with diesel. If the budget is tight, go with the gas 3/4 ton truck.

This is great and exactly what we are thinking based on our research. Very happy to gut check with someone very experienced in what we’re about to do. We really appreciate your advice and quick replies! Happy travels 🙂

Hi, my husbamd and have been looking at different types of bumper pull trailers. One that we would live in full time traveling. Do you have any recommendations. We have been searching a long time over a year now. We have a 16fb that we have out grown for camping sonwe are wanting like 27 to 30ft

Sure- we recommend these two articles for you:

Best RV For Full Time Living

Nobody can tell you which RV is the best for you. There are too many variables. Soooo many choices. Those two articles pretty much nail down what you need to consider in order to find the right travel trailer for you.

Camp on, and good luck!

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19 Best Decorating Ideas For Travel Trailers or RVs

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When you’re on the road, it’s a great feeling when your camper feels like home. Decorating ideas for travel trailers or RVs can make it feel this way. No matter which you choose, campers come with fairly standard and overall boring interiors. Give your camper a personal touch to make the place feel more like home. Having a personalized space, no matter where you park, is a great feeling.

Keep in mind your RV décor needs to be light to keep from going overweight. In some cases, you can reduce your camper weight by replacing some of the dull décor with a lightweight modern style. If you think something may be too heavy, best to leave it behind. For more info check out our article called 20 Best Ways to Reduce RV Weight .

Here are 19 decorating ideas for travel trailers and RVs to get you started.

Why Do All RV Interiors Look The Same?

Aesthetics are usually not the primary point throughout the manufacturing process. One of the closest comparisons to RVs you can make is a yacht. After all, yachts are nothing if not RVs on water. Yachts tend to have a refined, bougie, impressive aesthetic, whereas RVs tend to be more practical in design. 

That’s not to say that the question isn’t a little bit disingenuous. RV floorplans are similar across manufacturers but only similar within their respective classes. You will find that long fifth-wheels almost always share identical floorplans, with a few things changed here and there. The same goes for Class As, Bs, Cs, travel trailers, and teardrops. 

RVs are also victims of trends. As of right now, there are nine or ten trends, depending on where you look, that encompass each space on an RV. For example, the latest trend across the board is the use of lighting in an aesthetically artsy fashion. Trends of this nature often give the impression that RV interiors look the same.

Even the newer more modern interiors can look the same so decorating ideas for travel trailers will continue.  

1. Paint the Interior Walls

Painting your camper walls is a great way to add a personal touch without worrying about going overweight. Choosing your color scheme is a great way to make your camper feel more like a home away from home.

Softer lighter colors can make a small space like a camper feel bigger than it really is. Adding an accent wall with a darker color can make a small room feel larger too!

2. Add Throw Pillows And Blankets to Accessorize Your Travel Trailer

Adding throw pillows and blankets to your RV bedroom or living space makes your RV more comfortable and they look great too. Decorating ideas for travel trailers don’t have to be expensive.

Choose a theme for your blankets and throw pillows that fit your camper design. Make your throw pillows bold and bright to liven up the space. Throw pillows and blankets are an easy inexpensive and fun travel trailer decorating idea!

3. Install Wall Decals Inside Your Camper Trailer

Wall decals give a space a unique look and allow you to express your individual style. I would put up wall Fathead wall decals of the Baltimore Ravens but Susan would kill me! Choose something small and light like stickers or get creative and paint your own with stencils. There are many wall decal options to choose from, or you can create your own.

4. Use Peel and Stick Flooring Inside Your RV or Travel Trailer

Similar to wall decals, peel-and-stick tile or wood flooring can add style to your place without a significant investment. Accent a kitchen wall with peel-and-stick tile sheets for a personal touch. Peel and stick sheets are easy to use and inexpensive. You can also use them on the ceiling for an easy wood plank ceiling look.

5. Maybe It’s Time for Some Cool Clocks to Decorate Your Travel Trailer

There are some cool clock designs that can add character to your camper. Not only are clocks decorative but they are also practical at the same time. Hanging a lightweight basic clock above the kitchen area can make a place feel more like home. If your camper has a theme, just choose a clock to go along with the theme.

6. Use Decorative Towels to Enhance the Look of Your RV Bathroom or Kitchen

Decorative hand and dish towels are great to have when camping. Why not choose fun patterns and designs to match the décor of your camper? Add a pop of color to your kitchen or bathroom with bright-colored towels.

7. New Curtains Can Dress Up Your Camper Trailer Decor

Your travel trailer or RV probably came with a standard set of boring curtains or valances. Change things up by replacing them with new colorful designs. It’s incredible how much a fresh set of curtains can brighten up a place. Add your curtains into the pattern theme you choose for decorating your camper.

8. Flameless Candles Can Add Ambiance to Your RV

It’s tough to have candles in a small space like a camper. With flameless candles , you can set the mood without worrying about setting your camper on fire. Flameless candles add great ambiance and soft lighting inside and outside while camping.

9. Roll Out the Welcome Mat

Having a personalized welcome mat when you walk into your camper is a great touch. Not only does it add personal style to your camper, but it helps keep the dirt out. It’s always a constant battle keeping dirt, sand, and mud out of the camper while camping. This can also be a part of the decorating theme you choose.

10. Wallpaper Maps Make a Great RV Travel Decor Idea

Another way to add color and flair to your camper is by hanging maps of places you’ve been. Choose some of your favorite places and use the maps of those areas to decorate your walls. This way you’ll never leave home without a map of where you’re going when you lose cell service!

11. Install New Cabinet Knobs in Your Trailer’s Kitchen and Bath

Installing cabinet knobs is easy to do and will make your camper’s bath and kitchen cabinets feel like new. Shop around at your local hardware store and pick out cabinet knobs and handles that you like. Swap those out with what your camper currently has. A small touch goes a long way to making a place feel homey. Cabinet handles don’t have to be boring, pick out something fun!

12. Adorn Your Travel Trailer for the Holidays

Have fun and decorate your travel trailer or RV for the holidays! Susan’s favorite holiday to decorate for is Halloween! But you can decorate for whatever holidays you like. And Christmas lights don’t need to be used only at Christmas time. They can provide excellent soft lighting while camping at any time of the year.

String lights around your living space or bedroom to give your camper a good ambiance or provide accent lighting. Lamps can be rather heavy and only provide light in a single area. Plus you have to stow them away when on the road. Christmas lights are much lighter and provide even lighting.

13. Install Bunk Beds to Gain Space for Your RV

Stacking beds in your camper gives you more space for activities. You’ll have more space to sleep and hang out with the family. Plus, bunk beds can add a cozy cabin feel to your camper. Take the cabin feel with you wherever you go.

14. Install Hanging Wicker Baskets in Your Travel Trailer

Rather than building shelves, you could hang wicker baskets on the walls for added storage. These are great for bathroom items or pantry storage. Shelves can be heavy, and that weight adds up quickly. Baskets are a much lighter option. Plus, everything will fall off of a shelf!

15. Install New Upholstery to Update Your Camper or RV

Most campers are going to come with pretty boring upholstery on the dining booth and other seating areas. Reupholster your living space with a pattern of your choosing. Bright colors help liven up a camper. This should also fit into the décor and theme of your camper.

16. Decorate Your Camper Trailer with a Coffee Mug Set

If you’re camping, you should be enjoying a cup of coffee in the sunrise every morning. A mug set is a great way to show your personality in something that will be useful every day. If your camper is going to be stationary for a while, set up a display so that your mugs can be decorative and functional.

17. Paint the Exterior of Your RV, Travel Trailer or 5th Wheel

While there’s plenty of decorating to be done on the inside of the camper, the exterior is what everyone else sees. A simple stripe down the side of a plain camper can really add style to your camper. Be careful about going too overboard on the outside. Sometimes simple is better.

18. Spruce Up Your RV Bathroom with a Decorative Shower Curtain

If your shower curtain at home isn’t boring, why should your camper shower curtain have to be? A decorative shower curtain is a great way to personalize your bathroom without a big investment. Pick out a curtain that matches the towels you have for the bathroom.

19. Install A Custom Neon Sign to Create Your Personalized Space

Custom neon signs create a warm and cozy lighting atmosphere for your RV. Customize your favorite quotes or words of passion to hang in your RV’s bedroom or on the walls and experience what feels like home. No matter where you are or what time of day it is you have a colorful light that illuminates you like a real home.

Can You Paint The Exterior Of An RV?

You can certainly paint the exterior of an RV. However, it’s not the job that it reads like on paper. Painting an RV is a labor-intensive task that requires the right ambient temps and weather, a lot of prep work, decal removal, the right paint, and the right finish. 

It’s a meticulous process. However, if done right, it will make your RV stand out like a brilliant candle flame against a midnight sky. To offer an early answer to the next question, it often raises the resale value of the RV as well. Exterior aesthetics are the first things used-RV consumers look at. 

This is especially true if you maintain and even improve the decals. Decals give the underlying paint scheme its three-dimensional pop, and are the primary, stand-out feature on an RV, regardless of the class. 

Does Renovating An RV Hurt Resale Value?

Well, this depends on what you’re renovating. If you go to work on a 2018 fight-wheel, probably not much. However, if you take a completely stripped-out classic camper that might bring in $1,000 bucks on a good day, you can easily sell it for a lot more than it was worth before. 

Renovating an RV can even be thought of as a downgrade, depending on what you’re doing and even if you’re improving something or think you are. For instance, if you renovate an RV to suit your own needs, you can’t expect prospective buyers to share in those same needs. 

Your experience plays a role as well. You can always hire a professional to renovate, however, if the renovation is not too extensive, the cost of the professional may completely offset the profit from the sale you’re planning to make.RV renovation should be a careful and deliberate consideration prior to getting started. 

Extra Tips For Decorating Your Travel Trailer or RV

Choose a Theme and Stick With It

Choose a theme for decorating the interior of your camper. Themes give the space a personal touch and a homey feel. Campers are small spaces, so if you want to go with a theme, keep that theme consistent throughout the camper. Keep your theme in mind when choosing colors, wall decals, towels, throw pillows, etc.

Add Storage to Your RV or Travel Trailer While Adding Decorations at the Same Time

Why choose form over function when you can have both! Added storage is always a plus in a camper. When you hit the road, it’s best to have everything tucked away. This way, you don’t worry about things moving around while driving.

Think about how your decorating can also incorporate some form of storage. Add storage compartments under the bed or under couch cushions, for example. This is a great way to tuck items out of the way until you need them.

Final Words About Decorating Ideas For Travel Trailers

Having a customized space on the road makes your RV or travel trailer feel like your own. No matter where you go, you always feel like you are in your home away from home. Happy Decorating!

Do you have any decorating ideas for travel trailers or RVs you would like to share? Please tell us your ideas in the comments below!

Below are some more helpful articles we have written about travel trailers.

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10 thoughts on “19 Best Decorating Ideas For Travel Trailers or RVs”

Is it really okay to paint the interior?!?

Yup it sure is…

We feel like we have a hotel on wheels so we call it our Mobile Marriott. Since it’s our third one we abbreviate it as MM III.

I love to put up the beautiful written peel and stick Wall decals. I buy mine from dollar tree! Now I think they’re $1.25. But they have stayed up on the doors for about three or four years now. Light on the walls and light on the Wallet!

Great ideas. Thank you

Great article Mike & Susan. Gotta get me one of those wicker baskets. 🙂

I just aquired a 1971 open road my son and I are planning on fixing it up, so you’re ideas help allot. We’ve already decided to call it Dessert Rose, so the inside theme will be southwestern.

I’m curious about the couch in the picture. We’re considering ditching the couch that came with our RV in favor of something more comfortable. Where did y’all find that? Thanks!

Love the great ideas about decorating a travel trailer, I am thinking of doing some of these and thank you for the great suggestions.

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10 Popular 26-Foot Travel Trailer Floor Plans

Travel trailers come in a wide variety of sizes and floorplans, with some of the smallest being only 13 feet long and some of the largest being well over 40 feet long .

However, 26-foot travel trailers and their corresponding floor plans are some of the most popular.

As they offer plenty of room for all the comforts of home, while still keeping the overall size and weight reasonable.

Finding the perfect 26-foot travel trailer floor plan can be challenging though, due to the sheer number of travel trailers and floor plans on the market today.

So to help narrow down your search and make things a little easier, we’ve listed some of the  most popular 26-foot travel trailer floor plans below.

We didn’t just list a bunch of floor plans though with no details and call it a day.

As each 26-foot travel trailer floor plan listed below has an overhead view, a list of all its key features, a brief description, and a photo of the interior.

To give you a better sense of the floor plan and to help you decide if it’s right for you.

So without further adieu let’s get started.

Most Popular 26-Foot Travel Trailer Floor Plans (From Least to Most Expensive)

Here are some of the best and most popular 26ft travel trailer floorplans, listed from least to most expensive.

1. Forest River Grey Wolf 22MKSE

Quick Specs

• Price : $23,000
• Length : 26 Feet 9 Inches
• Dry Weight : 4,341 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity : 6
• Bathroom : 3-Piece Dry Bath
• Slide-Outs : None

The cheapest 26-foot floor plan on this list is the Forest River Grey Wolf 22MKSE, which has an average price of $23,000.

Making it not only one of the cheapest 26-foot travel trailers but one of the cheapest full-size travel trailers period.

Don’t let the low price tag fool you though, as it still has plenty of features and amenities.

Starting with the sleeping arrangements, which include a queen-size murphy bed in the front, a set of bunk beds in the rear, and a convertible dinette booth in the middle.

The floorplan also features a 3-piece dry bath with a separate shower, toilet, and bathroom sink.

As well as a fully equipped kitchenette, with a large double-door refrigerator, a gas range/oven, a microwave, and a large single-bowl farmhouse sink, with a high-rise faucet.

The only real downside to this floor plan is that it doesn’t have any slide-outs.

Which can make the camper feel a little cramped inside when compared to other 26-foot travel trailers on this list.

But overall, the Grey Wolf 22MKSE is a great 26-foot travel trailer floor plan for those on a budget.

For more information on the Forest River Grey Wolf 22MKSE and to see a 3D tour of the floor plan, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here .

2. Forest River Salem 22RBS

• Price : $27,000
• Length : 26 Feet 11 Inches
• Dry Weight : 5,928 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity : 4
• Slide-Outs : 1

Another cheap 26-foot floor plan is the Forest River Salem 22RBS, which has an average price of $27,000.

Despite its more affordable price though, the Forest River Salem 22RBS is still a very well-equipped travel trailer.

Designed to be the perfect couple’s travel trailer, the Salem 22RBS offers an open living area with a J-lounge and a full-featured kitchen, a spacious rear three-piece dry bath, and a front bedroom with a king-size bed.

In addition, this budget-friendly 26-foot floor plan also features herringbone luxury vinyl flooring, large windows, a window-valance package, and an entertainment center with a fireplace , to help the camper feel more like a home and less like a trailer.

For more information on the Forest River Salem 22RBS and to see a 360-degree tour of the floorplan, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here .

3. Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2260RBS

• Price : $29,000
• Dry Weight : 5,577 Pounds

The Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2260RBS is another popular 26-foot floorplan, with an overall length of 26 feet 11 inches and a dry weight of 5,577 pounds.

Geared more towards couples, the Aspen Trail 2260RBS provides maximum comfort for two, by offering a whole host of features that any couple would love.

Including a spacious rear three-piece dry bath that spans the entire width of the camper as well as a private front bedroom with a queen-size bed separated by a wall.

In addition, the Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2260RBS also offers an open-concept living area with tons of features and amenities.

Including a large u-shaped dinette booth, a fully-equipped L-shaped kitchen, an entertainment center with a built-in fireplace, and a large walk-in pantry.

The Aspen Trail 2260RBS isn’t exclusively meant for couples though, because as is the case with many couples’ travel trailers, the 2260RBS can easily accommodate smaller families as well.

Thanks to the camper’s four-person sleeping capacity, roomy interior, and ample storage space.

For more information on the Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2260RBS, be sure to check out Dutchmen’s website by clicking here .

4. Heartland Sundance Ultra Lite 231ML

• Price : $30,000
• Dry Weight : 5,090 Pounds

Featuring a large rear kitchen, the Heartland Sundance Ultra Lite 231ML, is one of the more popular 26-foot floor plans for families.

As this spacious travel trailer offers everything a small to medium size family would need for a week-long camping trip or more.

Starting with its six-person sleeping capacity, thanks to its front queen-sized bed, a convertible dinette booth, and a plush sleeper sofa.

And as mentioned above the Sundance Ultra Lite 231ML also provides ample kitchen space and storage.

Due to the camper’s large rear kitchen, which features a gas range, a 10 cubic foot 12V refrigerator, a microwave oven, and a stainless steel deep bowl sink with a high-rise faucet.

Plus the 231ML floor plan also features tons of interior upgrades as well.

Including a vaulted ceiling, durable woven flooring, a flush floor slide-out, an upgraded mattress and comforter, and residential-style furniture.

For additional info on the Heartland Sundance Ultra Lite 231ML and to see a 3D tour of the floor plan, check out Heartland’s website by clicking here .

5. Keystone RV Passport SL 221BH

• Price : $31,500
• Length : 26 Feet 4 Inches
• Dry Weight : 5,219 Pounds

For those looking for the highest sleeping capacity possible in a 26-foot travel trailer, one of the best options out there is a bunkhouse travel trailer .

As bunkhouse travel trailers offer class-leading sleeping capacity.

And one of the most popular 26-foot bunkhouse travel trailers on the market today is the Keystone RV Passport SL 221BH, which offers a rear bunkhouse with oversized bunk beds.

Allowing this travel trailer to offer a class-leading six-person sleeping capacity.

Sleeping capacity isn’t the only thing that this camper excels at though, as the 221BH also offers a well-equipped kitchen with a large pantry, a spacious three-piece dry bath, and an outdoor kitchen.

Perhaps one of the most unique features of this camper though is its rear cargo door.

As this rear cargo door when combined with the camper’s bottom flip-up bunk allows you to load larger bulkier items inside the trailer.

Which creates lots of additional storage space for the camper.

For more info on the Keystone RV Passport SL 221BH and to see a 3D tour of the floor plan, check out Keystone RV’s website by clicking here .

6. Crossroads RV Sunset Trail SS222RB

• Price : $35,000
• Dry Weight : 5,213 Pounds

The Crossroads RV Sunset Trail SS222RB is one of the most popular 26-foot couple’s floor plans on the market today.

As this floor plan was designed specifically with couples in mind.

Starting with its spacious front bedroom that offers a massive walk-around north-to-south king-sized bed.

This couple’s floor plan also features a large slide-out that houses a tri-fold sofa with a chaise lounge.

Providing not only additional interior space and lots of comfortable seating but also extra sleeping capacity, for when you need to sleep more than just two.

And like most 26-foot travel trailers, the Sunset Trail SS222RB also offers a full-featured kitchen with all the amenities you have in your home kitchen just in a more compact size.

Including a stainless steel farmhouse sink, a gas range/oven, an over-the-counter microwave, an 11 cubic foot 12V refrigerator, and even a walk-in pantry.

Plus, this camper’s floor plan also offers a spacious bathroom at the back of the camper that has one of the largest showers I’ve seen in a travel trailer of this size.

For more info on the Crossroads RV Sunset Trail SS222RB, check out Crossroads RV’s website by clicking here .

7. Dutchmen Astoria 2203RB

• Price : $37,500
• Length : 26 Feet 10 Inches
• Dry Weight : 5,762 Pounds

While we’ve already seen several similar variations of the Dutchmen Astoria 2203RB floor plan on this list, the 2203RB continues to be one of the most popular versions of this layout.

Due in large part to how well the Dutchmen Astoria 2203RB executes this common couple’s floor plan.

Because while many 26-foot travel trailers have similar layouts and amenities, including a private front bedroom with a walk-around king-size bed, an open living area, and a large rear full bath, the Dutchmen Astoria takes all these amenities to the next level.

By offering higher levels of quality and better fit and finish on these common 26-foot travel trailer attributes.

It’s not just the premium features on the inside of the camper that make it so popular though, as the Astoria 2203RB also has a premium exterior to match.

By offering such high-end exterior features as a power tongue jack, solid entry steps, and a heated and enclosed underbelly.

Allowing you to extend your camping season into colder temperatures without having to worry about frozen pipes or tanks.

For more info on the Dutchmen Astoria 2203RB, check out Dutchmen’s website by clicking here .

8. Jayco Jay Feather 21MML

• Price : $38,000
• Length : 26 Feet
• Dry Weight : 5,185 Pounds

The Jayco Jay Feather 21MML is one of the more unique 26-foot floor plans on this list, due to several stand-out features.

Starting with the travel trailer’s extra large slide-out that runs almost the entire length of the living room.

Which helps to make the Jay Feather 21MML one of the most open and spacious 26-foot floor plans on the market.

In addition, the Jay Feather 21MML also features the more rare rear kitchen layout as well.

Allowing the travel trailer to offer one of the largest kitchens available on a 26-foot floor plan.

This camper’s floor plan also features dedicated theatre seating in its living room, which is not that common on 26-foot campers.

As 26-foot campers are much more likely to offer either a sofa or a J-lounge for seating.

And speaking of seating, the last stand-out feature on this camper’s floor plan is its murphy bed layout, which allows for much more seating.

As the camper offers not only the above-mentioned theatre seating but also a convertible dinette both, as well as a good size couch located under the murphy bed.

Making the Jay Feather 21MML ideal for entertaining.

For more info on the Jayco Jay Feather 21MML and to see a 3D tour of the floor plan, check out Jayco’s website by clicking here .

9. Grand Design RV Imagine XLS 22MLE

• Length : 26 Feet 1 Inch
• Dry Weight : 5,176 Pounds

While every 26-foot floor plan on this list is popular, the most popular 26-foot floor plan without a doubt is the Grand Design RV Imagine XLS 22MLE.

As more Grand Design Imagine XLS 22MLEs are sold than any other travel trailer on this list.

But just why is that?

Well, it turns out for quite a few reasons.

The first of which is that this travel trailer offers one of the best floor plan layouts on this list.

Appealing to a wide variety of RVers, including couples as well as small families.

The second reason is that it offers class-leading features and amenities.

Including a large rear kitchen, an extra large slide-out, panoramic windows, dedicated theatre seating, and a spacious front bedroom with a custom king-size bed.

And the last reason is that this Grand Design travel trailer offers high-end finishes throughout the camper.

Including solid drawer fronts, frosted glass cabinet door inserts, stainless steel appliances, residential countertops, and premium materials and fabrics.

Giving the Grand Design Imagine XLS 22MLE a true luxury RV feel.

To learn more about the Grand Design Imagine XLS 22MLE, check out Grand Design’s website by clicking here .

10. Lance Travel Trailer 2185

• Price : $60,000
• Dry Weight : 5,345 Pounds
• Bathroom : Split 3-Piece Dry Bath

The last and most expensive 26-foot floor plan on this list is the Lance Travel Trailer 2185, which has an average price of $60,000.

Making the camper substantially more expensive compared to any other floor plan on this list.

But as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

And in the case of the Lance 2185, you’re getting one of the best 26-foot floor plans on the market.

As the Lance 2185 can comfortably sleep up to six, thanks to its rear bunk beds, convertible u-shaped dinette booth, and front north-to-south bed.

It also features a split 3-piece dry bath, which allows two people to comfortable get ready in the morning.

As well as a full-featured kitchen that provides everything you need to make anything from a simple camp meal to a restaurant-quality dish.

What really sets this camper apart from other 26-foot travel trailers though and justifies its higher price is its premium features.

As the Lance 2185 offers numerous class-leading features.

Including a one-piece PVC roof, a power awning with a wind sensor, power stabilizer jacks, and tinted thermopane windows on the exterior.

As well as ducted heating and cooling, stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and premium euro-style cabinetry on the interior.

And to top it all off, the Lance 2185 also has one of the best all-weather packages in the RV industry, giving the travel trailer true four-season capability.

To learn more about the Lance Travel Trailer 2185, check out Lance’s website by clicking here .

To see how much other Lance travel trailers cost, check out our blog post “ How Much is a Lance Travel Trailer? Full Cost Breakdown “.

26-foot travel trailer square footage can range from 200 to 250 square feet, depending on how many slide-outs the camper has. Based on the fact that 26-foot travel trailers are typically 8 feet wide and have floor lengths that range from 21 to 22 feet long.

The average 26-foot travel trailer weighs between 4,500 and 6,000 pounds, depending on what features the camper has and the number of slide-outs it offers.

While there is no one 26-foot travel trailer that is the most popular, there are a handful of 26-foot travel trailers that tend to be the most popular, based on units listed and sold, which we’ve highlighted below. – Grand Design RV Imagine XLS 22MLE – Forest River Grey Wolf 22MKSE – Keystone RV Passport SL 221BH – Forest River Salem 22RBS – Heartland Sundance Ultra Lite 231ML – Dutchmen Astoria 2203RB

Final Thoughts

There you have it, a list of ten of the most popular 26-foot travel trailer floor plans.

As you can see from the list, there are a variety of 26-foot floor plans out there, ranging from bunkhouse and murphy bed models to rear kitchen and entertaining models.

So, no matter what your needs or wants are, there’s sure to be a 26-foot travel trailer floor plan that’s perfect for you.

Jason is an avid lover of RVs and the RV lifestyle. He is both a writer and editor for RV Owner HQ and has been RVing and camping for over 20 years.

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45 Easy RV Organization Accessories And Hacks

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Some days I wonder how we fit everything we need into our RV! Before we launched into full-time RV living, I was searching the internet for the best RV organization accessories and hacks to help us fit a family of 6 into our Class C Motorhome.

Especially storage ideas for small campers, as we   live in only a 33-foot motorhome. So finding RV inspiration for storages is necessary to have.

Now, years later, I’ve learned a few great RV storage hacks while living in an RV full time .

AND I’ve reached out to some of our amazing RV friends to share their RV living storage organization hacks and ideas so that we could create this ultimate post of the best RV organization accessories and hacks with SO many pictures to give you a visual.

If you’re looking for a quick download that you can reference back to, then be sure to check out our free guide below!

RV Organization Accessories And Hacks

In this article, we cover storage ideas for RV interiors, RV kitchen organization, RV bathroom storage ideas, and RV camping hacks that will give you additional living space.

We share our best RV closet organizer ideas , RV under bed storage ideas, and even dive into travel trailer organization ideas from our friends Ashley and Nathan while touching on fifth wheel organization ideas from our friends Clementine and Pieter. 

Related post: Find the RVs with Bunk Beds Ideas .

RV organization does not have to stress you out like you might think it should. Organizing a camper can be simple if you have the right RV camper accessories for inside and you’re ready to live with less ‘stuff’, while only keeping the items you plan to use regularly. 

Keep reading to learn our best RV organization hacks and how to keep your camper organized.

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First – 5 Camper Organization Tips

Real quick, before I share with you specific RV storage solutions, I want to give you a few pieces of advice when organizing a camper.

Whether you just bought a new RV or you’ve owned it for years and you’re looking for better camper organization hacks, these camper organization tips will help you get started. 

• Keep it simple.
• Stay lightweight if possible.
• Try to find accessories for multiple purposes.
• Use ALL of your space.
• Keep things secure –  your RV moves!

RV Bathroom Storage Ideas

Let’s dive into RV bathroom storage ideas so that you can make your camper bathroom organized.

First up is our favorite and simple   over the door hangers  we found online. There are the simple plastic hooks we show below or even a  rack that can hang over your door . 

Going back to one of the best camper storage ideas is to use ALL of your space. The back of a door is a great space-saving way to hang and store your towels.

Simple small shampoo and conditioner containers with suction cup sides can be great for use in your RV shower. They won’t hang on an RV shower curtain but they will often stick to your shower walls. 

RV organizers for your shower can be especially helpful such as shown below.

If you’re looking for travel trailer organization ideas for your bathroom, check out what our friends Ashley and Nathan did in their bathroom below.  They not only invested in some great bathroom shower bags from Ebags , they also found these cute dog tail hooks from IKEA .

Also having space for your cleaning supplies should also be a priority on your RV.

If you don’t have enough room on your over-the-bathroom door hangers for your towels, another smart RV organization idea is to buy this towel rack from IKEA and install it high up in your shower so you can place your towels up high when not in use.

This metal rack above our RV bathroom is also great for keeping wet towels and rags.

If you’re looking for a more detailed post about RV bathroom storage organization ideas and hacks then click here!

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RV Kitchen Organization

Looking for RV kitchen storage ideas? Look no further as we have so many camper storage hacks for almost any RV kitchen including shelves, paper towel holders, RV spice rack ideas , and where to store your extra food.

Our first tip is to find shelves for any extra counter space that allows for things to be stacked. They can make great produce shelving on your counter. Click here to check them out .

Another great RV kitchen hack is to use reusable spice containers that fit on short shelves to hold your dry goods.

Or, you could even use a 5-gallon pail with a lid to hold your extra flour and dried goods if you have a place for it. It will help keep any critters from coming into your RV to make a home. 

Using simple black clips on an over the door towel holder on the inside of a cupboard makes for a great spot to hang dry your wash cloths and sponges. 

Below, you will see a few great RV kitchen organization hacks.

Use some  small command hooks like these  to place hooks under countertops so that you can hang your towel to dry. Be sure to use  microfiber kitchen towels that don’t get smelly easily. 

If you look to the left of the counter, you’ll see how simple magazine holde rs are used in the extra floor space for their leftover container lids. 

Below, you’ll notice that the paper towel holder is hung on the side of the wall instead of under a cabinet. While they used IKEA shelves as spice racks, yet I’ve seen these spice racks used in RV kitchens as well.

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An RV organization tip that I often repeat is to use all of your space, and that includes open vertical space too. Look below to see the self-used to hold fruit. Simple,  yet useful!

A produce stand could also be a great addition to your RV kitchen if you have space under a cupboard, you could attach it to the underside of a cabinet instead of using the stand it comes on.

Oftentimes using drawers can be helpful for storing your RV kitchen dishes. We especially love investing in glass cups that can also be used as coffee mugs and leftover containers with lids like these .

If you have a bit of wall space then you can buy a magnetic strip to hold your knives, scissors, and other kitchenware. Just remember to take them down on travel days. 

RV fridge organization can be made easy with a few bins that fit your RV refrigerator. First, take measurements before you purchase anything as not all RV fridges are the same size.

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How To Organize Your RV Cabinets And Shelves

Looking for RV shelving ideas? Keep reading to see some pictures of camper cabinets and RV closet organizer ideas.

RV cabinets are often built in all different sizes, so it can be helpful to boost your RV living storage organization with these tips.

Sometimes you need to add in an extra shelf from IKEA, Amazon, or another store to help you fill up what I like to call ‘dead space’.

Other times,  you just need to organize your RV shelves and cupboards well. Using wire shelves in a cabinet can help you fit more food in your kitchen cupboards.

Check out our s torage ideas for RV closets in the pictures below. From buying additional plastic drawers and bins to rolling your clothes to fit in tight spaces, you need to often be creative to fill your RV  closet shelves.

My favorite RV closet organizer tip is to hang clothes above stacked additional drawers.

RV Organization Accessories For Shoes

Shoes can be a problem when finding storage in an RV or motorhome. So, h ow do you store shoes in an RV?

I love how my friend Ashley uses a bin at the foot of her bed frame to hold her boots and an over-the-door towel hanger to hold her shoes on the back of their bench. Or, you can use a typical behind the door shoe hanger if you have a sliding/pocket door like we do in our Class C Motorhome. 

We mostly place this hanging shoe storage on our front door so that whenever we need to go out or get inside the RV, it’s going to be a convenient spot.

Unique RV Interior Storage Ideas

Last but not least, I want to share with you some u nique RV interior storage ideas for things such as jewelry storage in an RV to homeschool supplies storage. So look below for some camper space-saving ideas that you may not have thought of.

Or, check out our detailed post about RV bedroom ideas for some organization hacks specifically for a camper bedroom including bunk rooms and bunk beds. 

Storing your water bottles on a shelf that hangs on the back of your bench can be super useful. This is just one of the great storage ideas for small campers.

Where do you store your kitchen countertop items on travel days? Well, we store our Berkey and Espresso maker in our RV shower on travel days.

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Books can be stored on a forward-facing shelf on a wall or on an inverted shelf under a bunk bed. 

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Command hooks of all sizes come in handy when looking for  travel trailer storage ideas. Think about using small command hooks inside a cupboard door to hold your reading glasses or keys.

Magazine holders have so many great uses in an RV. Look how you can use them to hold your laptops next to the couch. 

If you’re looking for more creative ways to set up an RV office then look no further. We share several tips, photos, and ideas on how to organize and create an RV office .

When it comes to organizing your RV, we also recommend starting out by purchasing all of your RV must haves , RV tools , and RV kitchen accessories . Then you’ll know what you have to work with and you can use the ideas above to find a home for everything in your RV. 

Check out our tips on living in a motorhome if you’re looking for more tips on how we arrange and organize our full-time traveling family’s Class C RV.

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I use the magazine holder for my boxes of baggies, aluminum foil, seran wrap. In my rv. And the shoe hanger for shoes, as well as dog leash, and some tools

I love how creative you can be in an RV. I have a friend who also uses a magazine older for her aluminum foil and seran wrap.

I would love to know how to hang shelves, knick knacks, storage items on the walls? I just bought a new 24ft and I am scared to nail or screw anything in the walls. Wires, pipes, who know is back there. And also resale would go down w holes in walls. Love all your ideas, and your adventurous spirit! Thanks G

That’s a great question. The best way to hang anything on RV walls is to use 3M command strips. That way there are no holes placed and you can take them off if you want to resell the RV later.

if you need a more secure fit and not take it down, pop rivets are the way to go as well.

Hi! Love your blog!!! But we need some help…we have a 21 ft Coachman Freelander. We realize we have a “void” in the under storage…the back end of the RV…..is there any way to put a “shelf” in this area….we have our water hoses and black water stuff….but we have room “above” all this stuff…..how can we use that area efficiently? thanks!!

What a creative way to think about using all of your space. I’m sure if you use some lightweight wood or PVC pipes you might be able to build your own shelf. Just try not to add too much weight, and be sure to look at your CCC of your RV. Best of luck!

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100+ rv storage ideas for ultimate rv organization.

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• Updated: July 14, 2023

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One of the biggest challenges when it comes to RV life is limited space.

Soon after moving into an RV, we got sick of all the clutter, so we scoured the internet to find  the best RV storage ideas of all time.

In this post, you’ll learn how to organize your RV (or small space)  today  – and keep it that way!

Use the table of contents to see all the different hacks and click whatever interests you:

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5 RV Storage Tips Before You Begin…

1. Take Stock

Write down  everything  you have. I know, this is a monstrous task, but there really is no better way to organize your RV or small space than by knowing exactly what you have.

2. Purge the Useless Items

Do you really need 12 drinking cups and 20 plates? Unless you have a  huge  family, I doubt it. I’m a culprit, too. I have 3 pairs of sunglasses. I don’t  need  them, but… y’know. Everyone has those things they just don’t want to get rid of.

As fulltimers, we plan to get rid of everything we don’t use  at least  once per year. If you’re not  living in an RV , I recommend doing this after every RV trip.

3. Designate a Place for Everything

And I do mean  everything . Keys, your fly swatter, loose change, bike helmets, the RV trash can — you name it. It’s the only way you’ll ever get your RV to stay organized.

4. Use the “One In, One Out” Rule

This is a great way to stay on top of your organization goals. Anytime you bring something new into the RV, the old one should go out. For example…

If you bring a new sweater into the RV, an old sweater should be removed.

This rule will help you upgrade old stuff without keeping tons of unnecessary clutter.

5. Stick to a Cleaning Schedule

With a house that moves, you have to put everything away before you start your drive. However, when you stay in one spot for any length of time (we sometimes stay at one site for over a month), daily cleaning can be overlooked and clutter builds up. No amount of RV storage ideas will help you if you don’t develop a routine.

We have a daily morning routine of cleaning up after breakfast.

Once we’re finished eating in the morning, I like to take 20 minutes to wash the dishes and pick up anything lying around. By doing a small pickup session daily, the cleaning is more manageable and never becomes a huge hassle.

Now — on to the RV storage ideas!

RV Kitchen Space Saving Ideas

Here are a few RV space saving ideas:

1. Put a Free-Standing Drawer Unit in a Cupboard (Secure w/ Bungee)

These  cabinet-sized drawer units  are pricey, but if you have the money they can be one of the best ways to use RV cabinet space that may otherwise be wasted. Kayla and I don’t use them because of the price, but we’d love to have them if we had the extra money! Secure them with bungee cords to keep them from opening on the move.

2. Get an Over-The-Door or Door-Mounted RV Trash Can

An RV trash can on the floor takes up a lot of space… but you need a trash can. Trust me – I went weeks without a trash can in the RV and it’s a huge pain. This  over-the-door trash can  saves space and is totally out of the way!

3. Use Storage Bins in Your RV Shelves

Storage bins  are probably the number one most important piece of the RV organization puzzle. We have a dozen, and could probably use two dozen more. You can use them in cupboards, drawers, and in the outside storage compartments. Label them for bonus points!

4. Replace Your Tea Kettle with This Foldable One

Cookware can be the biggest space sucker of all the items in your RV. If you like to heat your water with a kettle, getting a collapsible  tea kettle  will save you a lot of room and headaches. You can also get  collapsible colanders  and even  collapsible pots !

5. Replace Mixing Bowls with Stackable Nesting Bowls

Nesting bowls  are a go-to RV space-saving idea. We basically stopped using bowls in the RV until we found these because they just take up so much room. One of those “bowls” is actually a colander, which is great.

6. Use Dish Cradles to Maximize RV Cabinet Space

These are way up on our wish list. Stacking dishes vertically in a  dish cradle  makes them take up less space and, more importantly, makes it easier to get them out without needing to take anything off the top of them.

7. Install a Hanging Basket for Fruit

If you can find a spot to put a  hanging basket , they’re great. Kayla and I don’t really have anywhere we could put one, so unfortunately, we don’t have one.

8. Get a Roll-Up Sink Rack

Having an above-the-sink rack, rather than a countertop one, frees up that precious counter space.  This model  even rolls up for easy storage.

9. Install a Peg Board

We don’t have a spot for one of these ourselves, but I wish we did. A  peg board  on the wall looks like a really cool, easy way to organize the unorganizable: pots and pans.

10. Buy Tons of Suction Cup Hooks

The  suction cup hook  pictured above is from our shower, and this thing works wonders! I love anything you can use to hang stuff without putting holes anywhere because we’re planning on selling our RV when we’re done and want to keep its value.

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11. Fruit Hammocks

If you’re like us and can’t find room for the hanging baskets, these  fruit hammocks  might work for you instead. I like them because the fruit ripens evenly so you don’t get spots over-ripened.

12. Paper Plate Dispenser

Another item high on our wish list is this awesome  paper plate dispenser .

13. Fold Out Spice Rack

This  spice rack  can be installed right under a cabinet and will save tons of RV cabinet and counter space. It beats our system – we have all the spices in a storage container, which is a pain when you have to dig out the one you want.

14. Dangling Mason Jars

This one’s cool, and affordable. Just get some  mason jars  and screw them into the ceiling to store small stuff!

15. Wall-Mounted Magnetic Strips

A  wall-mounted magnetic strip  is high on our wishlist as a way to store our knives. Put them away while driving, though – you don’t want them to come flying off the wall if you crash!!

16. Magnetize Your Cutting Board to the Underside of a Cabinet

Get some magnets to install on the back of your cutting board, and a sheet of metal to install under your cupboard: Boom, your cutting board is organized and out of the way.

17. Use Curtain Tension Rods Vertically

You’ve probably heard of using  curtain tension rods  in cupboards to keep things from falling out. But, have you thought of using them vertically to organize things? Try it out!

18. Over-The-Sink Shelf

If you can find a way to stabilize it, an  over-the-sink rack  will add some much-needed kitchen space.

19. Airtight Square Canisters

Tupperware is one of the greatest things for storing food, but they can be hard to organize, to say the least. These  square canisters  (which are also airtight) are great for  maximizing your storage space !

20. Spice Gripper Clips

Like I said, spices can be a pain to organize. These are another item high on our wishlist –  spice gripper clips !

21. Magnetic Spice Holder (Use Caution!)

These are super popular, so I wanted to mention them. Just be wary of these  magnetized spice racks , because  Nikki Wynn from Gone With the Wynns  said they didn’t work well for her. Maybe she didn’t set it up right, but I’d rather not deal with spice all over my floor to find out.

22. Knife Safe by Camping World

A good alternative to the magnetic strip for storing knives is the  knife safe by Camping World . I’m still not sure I would leave them in this while driving, though.

23. Food Dispensers

Wall-mounted dry food dispensers  are a great way to free up some cupboard and counter space. Just put the contents in and toss the packaging! It makes it easier to get to your food, too.

24. Floating Wine Rack

A  floating wine rack  probably isn’t your first idea to store wine glasses in your RV, but hey, you gotta have dreams of wine, right?

25. Lazy Susans

If you don’t know what a  Lazy Susan  is (I didn’t before I did some research on organization), it’s basically a plate that spins (just like the glass plate in your microwave). They are awesome! You can use them in the fridge or in cupboards to easily get to stuff in the back.

26. Divided Organizers

These  divided organizers  are another great way to save space. You can store drinkware, clothes, accessories, and more! You can create your own with a box and some cardboard dividers left over from packages if you want to be thrifty.

27. Use Towel Rods to Hold Pot Lids

Pot lids are the worst things to find space for. They are awkward and never sit right. Just use a  curtain rod  to hold them on the back of a cupboard!

28. Under-Shelf Baskets

You can use  under-shelf baskets  to add more storage space to your cupboards – and under the shelves in your fridge!

29. Organize Bakeware with a Pan Organizer

Who says  pan organizers  are only for pans? Put your baking trays in them, too!

30. Magazine Rack Can Organizer

You can use magazine racks to organize the cans in your cupboard; plus, it will stop them from rolling around and making a mess.

31. Bungee Your RV Trash Can to the Wall

Sometimes an over-the-door trash can is just too small, and you need something bigger. Just take a  bigger trash can  and use some  bungee cords  and eye hooks to tie it to the wall; viola, a mobile-ready RV trash can that’s out of the way!

32. Use Old Wipe Containers to Store Plastic Bags

Plastic bags tend to accumulate and take up way too much space. Instead of stuffing them in a dark corner of your RV, use  an old wipe container  to organize them!

33. Repurpose Coffee Creamer Containers

If you’re a coffee lover like we are, you’ve probably thrown out a lot of coffee creamer bottles. Next time you find yourself running out of creamer, keep the bottle, clean it, and reuse it to store food! It takes up less space than most packaging.

34. Combine a Shower Caddy with a Command Hook to Make a Produce Rack

35. Store Garbage Bags on a Paper Towel Holder

Paper towel holders  can be used to hold tons of different things. Use them to store your garbage bags for easy access!

36. Or – Store Them in an Old Juice Bottle

If you can’t find space for a paper towel rod, an old juice bottle will work to store bags. It may not store the whole roll, but it’s an easy way to get your bags out.

37. Collapsible RV Trash Can

If you haven’t already figured it out, I love collapsible stuff. This  collapsible trash can  takes up virtually no space, and it has plenty of room as an everyday trash can.

38. Thumbtack Sandwich Baggies Inside Cabinet Doors

Thumbtacks can perform miracles. Just pin your sandwich baggie boxes right to the back of a cupboard!

RV Storage Ideas for the Bathroom

39. make your own towel caddy.

If you’re a creative type, you can combine a towel with some buttons and sewing skills to create one of these cool shower caddies.

40. Use a Shoe Organizer as a Towel Holder

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41. Hanging Containers

I couldn’t find the plastic containers from Ikea they used in the picture, but you can use  these ones from eBay  instead.

42. Elastic First Aid Holder

All those creams and ointments can get pretty unorganized if left laying in the medicine cabinet. You can easily store and organize them by stapling an  elastic band  around them to hold them in place!

43. Create a Toiletry Holder with an Old Coat Hanger

You can use an old metal coat hanger and some screws to keep your toiletries organized and in place as you travel.

44. Hook Dispensers

You can take a page out of  Anna Moseley’s  book and install some hooks in the wall to create an aluminum foil dispenser. It keeps the box from taking up room on the counter and makes it easy to get to; win-win!

45. Storage Pods

Use  command strips  to hang  plastic toiletry holders !

46. Handmade Extra Toilet Roll Storage

They’re a little pricey, but if you like these extra toilet paper roll holders, you can  get them on Etsy .

47. Shampoo Dispenser

Our RV shower has this nifty  shampoo dispenser . There’s a big lack of shelf space in our RV shower, so this comes in handy.

48. Command Strip Broom Holder

Organize your brooms and mops with a  command strip broom gripper .

49. Command Strip Necklace Holder

My grandma got us this  necklace organizer  for Kayla, and she loves it. It’s the best way to store her necklaces while also making them easy to get to.

50. Collapsible Laundry Basket

If you need a laundry basket in your RV, try  this collapsible one  to save some space!

51. Laundry Bag

Alternatively, you could do what I have done and get a  laundry bag . Ours isn’t like this backpack version, though – we wish it was!

52. Store Bobby Pins in an Old Tic Tac Container

Try out  this cool project  by  Chelsea from Lovely Indeed . Turn an old tic tac container into a bobby pin holder!

53. Hang Spice Racks for Bathroom Supplies

Paint  Ikea spice racks  to match your bathroom cabinet, then use them as storage shelves for bathroom supplies.

54. Over-the-Cabinet Hair Dryer Holder

The container store sells this nifty  over-the-door hair dryer and supply caddy .

55. Tape Together Coffee Cans for TP Storage

You can cut the bottoms of some old coffee cans and tape them together and paint them to match your decor! Easy toilet paper storage.

56. Use a Dry Foods Container as a Small Waste Basket

If you’re looking for a small, out-of-the-way trash can, use an old dry foods container.

RV Bedroom Storage Solutions

57. remodel your bunkbed into a closet or office.

This is a travel trailer space saving idea since most motorhomes don’t have bunk beds. It can be annoying having space used for something you simply don’t need or want there. If you have a bunk bed, but don’t use it, you probably feel the same way.

If you’re feeling crafty, try  converting that space into an office  to get the most out of every square inch of your rig.

58. Portable Filing Folder Bag

Keeping good records is really important, especially for those of us self-employed. It can be hard to find room to keep track of this stuff, which is why you should get  one of these .

59. Make a Storage Headboard

If you’re good at stitching, this is an interesting project to undertake. It could double as a shade for the window behind your bed if you have one.

60. Caddy Night Stand

Bedroom space is lacking in most RVs (besides under the bed, but who wants to pick up their bed every day?) A  caddy night stand  could solve that problem for you!

61. Fold Your Clothes to Fit Into a Small Space

62. Use a Shoe Box for Decorative Storage

63. Organize Hats with a Clothes Hanger and Shower Rings

64. Use a Shoe Organizer for Extra Shelves

A  shoe rack  can actually fit in many RV cupboards. Use it for extra shelf space!

Living Room Space Saving Ideas

65. velcro remotes.

Kayla and I did this with our remotes, and we love it! We used these  velcro squares .

66. Store Flashlights with a Broom Holder

Get another  command strip broom holder  to store your flashlight by the door for easy reach.

67. Get Shelves with Side Hooks

I couldn’t seem to find these online anywhere. If you know where to get them, let me know!

68. Door Catch Hideaway Hooks

Hide your coat or towel racks using  door catchers .

69. Create a “Quick Drop Zone”

Create a  “Quick Drop Zone”  to store small things like keys and sunglasses right by the door for easy access.

70. Use Magazine Racks for Odds and Ends

71. Paper Roll Rod

If you have kids who like to draw on paper, try  this project  to install a paper roll under a cabinet.

72. Inside the Door Storage

This is something you can easily make yourself, or you can just  buy it .

73. Desk Lamp w/ Power Outlet

This tip is less for organization and space saving, and more for supplying your RV with a power outlet you can reach without bending over. Our RV has a power outlet under the dinette we use when we’re working on our laptops, and it is a pain to get under there to plug stuff in.

74. Storage Cubes Turned On Their Sides

This is another idea we got from  Gone with the Wynns .

75. Peel & Stick Cord Organizers

Sticking with our theme of not putting holes in the walls, these  peel and stick cord organizers  are great for making your cords look pretty. Most of your cords are hidden anyway, but it’s always nice to see cords actually organized.

76. Get an Ottoman

Collapsible ottomans  are great for adding extra storage  and  utility. Plus when you’re not using them, you can put them under the dinette or fold em up.

RV Basement/Outside Storage

77. add more rear storage.

Our current RVing neighbor has a  tow cargo carrier  attached to his fifth wheel for extra space. Sometimes the best RV storage ideas are the ones that simply add more space to store things!

78. Make the Most of Your Tow Vehicle

You can put kayaks, bikes, extra storage and more in your tow vehicle. Make the most of it!

79. Hang RV Hoses

One way to do this is by hanging  nylon velcro strips .

80. Mounted Ceiling Supplies

Use pipes and  brackets  to mount supplies like brooms, umbrellas, fishing rods and more to your outside storage ceiling.

81. Mesh Bag for Water Hose

You can find them  here .

82. RV Water Hose Splitter

Another tip that isn’t exactly for storage, but more for convenience. Easily wash your RV, clean your black water tank, or whatever you need an extra hose for. Get one  here .

83. Reusable Grocery Bags

You can use these for groceries (duh), but you can also use them to store extra stuff in. We have a bunch of cleaning supplies in one of ours. You can get them at most grocery stores or on  Amazon .

84. Mount Electrical Adapters

Other Miscellaneous Space Saving Ideas

We have more space saving ideas but weren’t sure which category to put them in or didn’t want to make a separate category for only one or two things. Here they are!

85. Over-The-Seat Organizer

Who says you can’t use your motorhome’s seats as extra storage? Get one  here .

86. Pull Out Surfaces

We wish we had more pull out surfaces. Hidden counter space is one of the best RV storage ideas you’ll ever head. You can build some if you’re interested in DIY.

87. Command Hooks

We LOVE  command hooks . They are a super easy way to organize your stuff and save cupboard space. Check out DIYncrafts awesome  guide to using command hooks  for some great ideas!

88. Insta-Hangers

These  insta-hangers  are pretty cool. You can use them to organize the clothes in your closet, or to hang up your nice outfit while you iron it. When you’re done, they snap down and hide away!

89. Combine Hooks with Metal Containers

This is one of my favorite camper storage ideas. It lets you get really creative!

90. Vacuum-Sealed Bags

If you’re bringing extra pillows, blankets, or clothes with you in the RV, these  vacuum-sealed bags  are an excellent way to keep them fresh and save space.

91. Chalk Paint

We used  chalk paint  on our fridge to help us remember what to do before we pack up and drive.

92. Get a Toolbox

You  need  tools if you’re going to spend time in an RV. You never know when something’s going to break – I’ve used my  toolbox  5 times in the past week alone. Check out Ditching Suburbia’s  fulltime RVer’s toolbox article  for tool ideas.

93. Use a DVD Binder Instead of Cases

DVD cases take up a lot of space. Ditch the cases and get a  DVD/CD binder  instead.

94. Alternatively, Take Everything Digital

Instead of using your precious storage space on a DVD binder, download all your movies onto an  external hard drive  ( here’s a guide ). You can also keep all your music on there (or just use  Pandora ). Heck, use an  e-reader  or  kindle  instead of carrying physical books, while you’re at it!

95. Use More Tension Rods

We’ve found there to be a near endless use for  tension rods . You can hang spray bottles on them, hang baskets on them for extra storage space, or use them vertically to organize stuff.

96. Store Things in Tackle Boxes

Tackle boxes  aren’t just for fisherman. You can store all kinds of odds and ends in them!

97. Install a Ball Storage Net

If you’re into sports, it can be difficult to find a place to store all your equipment. Try installing a  storage net !

98. Magnetic Tape

Magnetic tape  can be super useful for storing small metal objects on the wall.

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Depending on your travel trailer, you may not have a lot of space to put your bikes. This means you may have to get a little innovative and find unique spots for those bikes. Of course, the number of bikes you want inside will play a large role in where you put them.

One option would be to lower your dinette table and place a sheet of plywood over the area. Then lay your bikes on the plywood with protective plastic in between everything. You can put in eye hooks to secure the bikes in place.

To learn more about this task, just continue to read our article. It has the information you need and the best advice is to simply use some common sense when you do this storage option. Take a few minutes to see how this information helps you

Where do You Store Your Bike in a Travel Trailer?

The main concern is not where you can store them but how to secure those bikes while you are driving and towing the trailer. When you are looking for a storage spot there are two factors to consider.

One is how big is your travel trailer. Obviously, larger trailers will have more options available to them than smaller ones. Two, What is your floor plan? That plays a significant role in where you can place your bikes. A third factor would be how many bikes do you need to store inside.

When it comes to smaller trailers, some owners simply make a bike pile on their dinette area and place plastic sheets in between everything. The dinette is a nice spot and offers a lot of room to pile bikes.

However, not everyone does this as other owners lay a bike on their beds and use bungee cords to secure it. Then they use bungee cords to secure bikes to other furniture throughout the trailer.

Others simply take the front wheel off and a bungee cord secures them wherever they have room. That could be against doors, sofas, and so on. If your travel trailer is large enough, you may be able to store them in a bottom storage area if it has one large enough.

Since each trailer is different and has different floor plans you will have to figure out the best places would be for your situation.

How do You Haul a Bike Inside a Travel Trailer?

The answer to this would be to use common sense. Don’t make a bike pile too high, don’t leave the front wheels on, and don’t lay the bikes over an unprotected bedspread that happens to be your wife’s favorite.

There are safe places to put the bikes and if you have to use the bed, make sure you have good plastic sheets that cover the bed entirely. Bungee cords are usually the best item to use to secure the bikes.

You just have to make sure they are long enough to hold the bike and reach the security points. Then make sure those security points are strong and sturdy enough to hold those bikes.

The last thing you want is for the points to come loose because of vibration, bumps, or the weight of the bikes. What you have to watch out for when you are putting bikes inside your travel trailer is the grease from the chains.

Make sure they are wrapped well so the chains do not transfer any grease to your items inside the trailer. Some owners put the rear tires on the floor in the dinette area after lowering the table, and the front wheels on the seats.

After that, they use the pedestal to secure the bikes in place. You have a lot of freedom in how you haul your bikes when they are placed inside your trailer. The key is to find the right spots for those bikes so they do not break or break anything if they fall during transit.

Tips For Hauling Bikes Inside a Travel Trailer

There are different methods you can use to haul your bikes inside your travel trailer. The following are just a few of the many tips you can find elsewhere.

1 . Use old blankets- these wrap around the bikes and keep them from being scratched or scratching something else. Plus, old blankets should keep the grease from the chain away from the seats and other pieces of furniture.

The blankets can be folded up and stored under the bed when not needed.

2. Use tarps- these work just as well as blankets and are thinner. Place a tarp over the bed or the seats of the dinette. Then lay the bikes on top of the tarp. You can put a sheet of plastic between the bikes so they do not scratch each other.

The weight of the bikes may keep them from shifting but use bungee cords to keep them in place.

3. Wedge them in you can wrap each bike in their own blanket or tarp and then stick them in between different pieces of furniture so that they will not move.

The drawback to this option is that if you stop along the way for a night of rest, the bikes are going to be in your way.

Some Final Words

When it comes to storing bikes in your travel trailer, you really do not have a lot of options, especially when you have a smaller version. You can only go with your floor plan and make the best of it.

Usually, the dinette area or your master bed are the two best locations to put your bikes. If you do not like that idea, you can wedge them into other areas. But that puts those bikes in your way.

If you go that route, carry a long enough chain to secure them to the hitch outside for the night. If your trailer is larger, you will have more options.

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Pixar's ‘Inside Out 2' Had to Cut Out 1 Emotion

Prepare to have your emotions upended as Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 heads to theaters in summer 2024.

Inside Out premiered in 2015 and followed a young Riley as she was uprooted by her parents from the Midwest to San Francisco. Following the move, Riley's emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - "conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school," per the synopsis.

Amy Poehler , who voices Joy, announced at the September 2022 D23 Studio Showcase that the animated feature is getting a sequel. "Pixar is making Inside Out 2 !" she screamed to an excited crowd.

The first look at the upcoming movie was released in November 2023 . After experiencing a surprise "demo day" inside Riley's mind, Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness are introduced to Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke .

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"Who made the console orange?" Joy asked in the clip before Anxiety, who is an orange character, popped up and teased she isn't the only new emotion they will have to deal with as Riley grows up.

Scroll down for everything to know about Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 :

What Is ‘Inside Out 2' About?

The new movie will follow the original five emotions as they deal with new emotions, including Anxiety and Embarassment, that burst into Riley's mind now that she's 13 years old and heading to hockey camp.

Which Emotions Are Returning?

In addition to Poehler's Joy, Lewis Black will return as the voice of Anger and Phyllis Smith is back as Sadness. Tony Hale is joining the cast as Fear, which was originally voiced by Bill Hader . Disgust is also a returning emotion, but instead of OG star Mindy Kaling , the green character will be voiced by Lisa Lapira .

Teenage Riley will be voiced by Kensington Tallman , while Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan reprise their roles as Riley's mom and dad.

Who Are the New Emotions?

Hawke's Anxiety was the first new emotion announced for the Pixar sequel. She will be joined by newbies : Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui a.k.a. boredom and Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment.

The rest of the new characters include high school hockey player Valentina "Val" Ortiz ( Lilimar ), Coach Roberts ( Yvette Nicole Brown ) and Riley's BFFs voiced by Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green and Grace Lu .

Which Emotion Was Cut?

Director Kelsey Mann revealed that one emotion didn't make the final cut: Shame.

"It was not fun to watch," Mann said of the character while speaking to TheWrap in April 2024. "It was not fun. It was too heavy. You know when you see a good movie and you're like, ‘Man that was a great movie.' You want to see it again? ‘No, not really.' There are movies like that."

What Did the Official Trailer Reveal?

Inside Out 2 's full trailer dropped on March 7 and introduced the OG emotions to the three other newcomers, which doesn't appear to be a good thing.

"This is Joy coming to you live in Riley's mind!" Joy says in the video, as clips of Riley in a hockey uniform come into focus. Joy then reintroduces her buddies, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness, to the audience, while using a sports announcer voice.

Joy laments on Riley "growing up so fast" while a home video of her turning 13 was on the screen. Just as Fear is about to tell the group there is "nothing but smooth sailing from here" with Riley, Anxiety pops into the room followed by Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment.

"I know change is scary, but we need new friends or we'll be totally alone in high school. Out with the old and in with the new," Anxiety tells everyone as she takes over the control panel.

Anxiety claims that "Riley's life requires more sophisticated emotions than all of you" before bottling up Joy and the other basic emotions. "We are suppressed emotions!" Fear screams.

The rest of the trailer teases that Joy and her OG emotions will have to work together to get back into the forefront of Riley's head and stay relevant.

When Does ‘Inside Out 2' Hit Theaters?

The animated film hits the big screen on Friday, June 14.

• Cast & crew

Inside Out 2

Follow Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions. Follow Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions. Follow Riley, in her teenage years, encountering new emotions.

• Kelsey Mann
• Dave Holstein
• Meg LeFauve
• Amy Poehler
• Phyllis Smith
• Lewis Black

• Embarrassment

• Riley Andersen

• Mrs. Andersen

• Mr. Andersen

• Valentina 'Val' Ortiz

• Coach Roberts

• Subconscious Guard Frank

• Subconscious Guard Dave

• Forgetter Bobby

• Forgetter Paula
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• Trivia The first trailer received 157 million online views within the first 24 hours, more than any other Disney animated film, surpassing Frozen II (2019) , with 116 million views.

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