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scwebster
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2021-05-11 8:50 AM
Subject: Camper life hacks



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Since most of us here own a horsetrailer with LQ, an RV or camper I thought this would be a good place to get ideas. 

 

I am moving my mother into a nice camper to help take care of her and wanted to get any and all of your camper life hacks to help make it efficent and comfortable.

I do plan to buy a shed to put a full sized washer/dryer and deep freezer in for her, and set up a nice outdoor patio so that she can have extra useable space.

Any gadgets you'd reccomend or websites with good pricing is also appreciated :)

 

 

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BS Hauler
Reg. Jan 2012
Posted 2021-05-11 9:32 AM
Subject: RE: Camper life hacks


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I would almost bet you could build a pole building cheaper than buying a camper and then building a small building for a washing machine.

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2021-05-11 10:43 AM
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I would look into a small 1 bedroom mobile home and they would have washer and dryer hook ups already built in.

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scwebster
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2021-05-11 11:22 AM
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While we might look into other options later on, the camper solution is the best for the time being. 

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ksquaw
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2021-05-11 11:26 AM
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KindaClassey
Reg. Sep 2011
Posted 2021-05-11 12:41 PM
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I don't have any specific hacks per say, but I have found that IKEA has a lot of good products for storage and organization of small spaces. Slim line   spice racks or knife racks to hang on the wall or the hood over the stove. Shoe organizers that don't take up a lot of space. Small dining tables. small shelves to hold cell phones or eye glasses beside the bed if there is no room for a nightstand. We have a permanent camper and I'm wanting to put in some real steps up to it instead of using the smaller pull out step. There are washer/dryers for campers, but I think they are pretty small and slow.

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jake16
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2021-05-11 12:51 PM
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  The first thing I would get is a DEHUMIDIFIER,campers do get dampness,and it will save many things in the future,no need to spend alot of money on one;)

   I also just ordered a new shower head for my brand new camper,it is one that increases water pressure,and is also regulated to not SCALD THE CRAP OUT OF YOU, when you turn it back on.



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scwebster
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2021-05-11 12:54 PM
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KindaClassey - 2021-05-11 12:41 PM


I don't have any specific hacks per say, but I have found that IKEA has a lot of good products for storage and organization of small spaces. Slim line   spice racks or knife racks to hang on the wall or the hood over the stove. Shoe organizers that don't take up a lot of space. Small dining tables. small shelves to hold cell phones or eye glasses beside the bed if there is no room for a nightstand. We have a permanent camper and I'm wanting to put in some real steps up to it instead of using the smaller pull out step. There are washer/dryers for campers, but I think they are pretty small and slow.


This is helpful, thank you so much! I will check out IKEA!

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scwebster
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2021-05-11 12:55 PM
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jake16 - 2021-05-11 12:51 PM


  The first thing I would get is a DEHUMIDIFIER,campers do get dampness,and it will save many things in the future,no need to spend alot of money on one;)


   I also just ordered a new shower head for my brand new camper,it is one that increases water pressure,and is also regulated to not SCALD THE CRAP OUT OF YOU, when you turn it back on.


Will def check into that! Thank you!

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jake16
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2021-05-11 1:11 PM
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Also the first thing I do when I get a new camper,IS THROW THE NEW MATTRESS AWAY ,THEY SUCK,LOL,and I replace them with a new foam mattress,lots to choose from that won't break the bank.

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luluwhit
Reg. Dec 2005
Posted 2021-05-11 2:22 PM
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RV living group has a lot of great hacks for campers too.  Me, not so much.  lol

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jake16
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2021-05-11 3:16 PM
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luluwhit - 2021-05-11 3:22 PM


RV living group has a lot of great hacks for campers too.  Me, not so much.  lol


Pinterest as well.

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txcajuncowgirl
Reg. Apr 2004
Posted 2021-05-12 2:00 PM
Subject: RE: Camper life hacks


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I got an awesome mattress from Amazon for my fiance's camper. It was a Linespa I beleive. It's almost more comfortable than my mattress at home!

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DirtDobber
Reg. Dec 2020
Posted 2021-05-14 5:49 PM
Subject: RE: Camper life hacks





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We camp a good bit during the year and my husband added a broom closet to our camper.  It has a clothes bar in it for jackets etc.  we only had to add a door and a wall since we set it up against two other walls.  I can't believe how useful it is.  We also built a safe under the master bed along with a gun safe.  The safe is super handy to lock up our wallets etc while we are out and about the camp grounds.

We added a Murphy bed of sorts in case we have a guest.  Takes up no room since it is shelves when not in use.  All of the add ons were DIY so cost effective.

I like Wayfair and Walmart for camper shopping.

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