Small Space, Big Adventure: Clever RV Storage Tips for Colorado Travelers

Packing for a road trip along the Front Range or through the high-country passes requires a smart approach to space management. Whether you're hauling a lightweight travel trailer like a Forest River Vibe or navigating mountain highways in a Newmar Class A motorhome, living small doesn't mean sacrificing comfort. At All Stars RV in Littleton, CO, we’ve spent over 19 years helping local campers maximize their mobile living environments. Here are our favorite practical storage tips to keep your rig organized, safe, and camp-ready for your next Rocky Mountain escape.

1. Utilize Vertical & Dead Wall Space

When floor space is limited, look up! RV walls and cabinet doors offer underutilized storage potential: • Over-the-Door Solutions: Hang pocket organizers behind bathroom doors or wardrobe closets to hold shoes, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. • Command Hooks & Magnetic Bars: Mount heavy-duty adhesive hooks for jackets, dog leashes, and hats. Install a magnetic strip in the kitchen to secure metal utensils during transit. • Under-Cabinet Baskets: Wire racks that slide under kitchen shelves instantly double your storage for dry goods, plates, or mugs.

2. Master the Art of Packing Basement Bays

Exterior storage bays (the "basement") hold heavy gear, but without structure, items quickly slide around during winding mountain drives: • Clear, Stackable Bins: Store water hoses, electrical cords, leveling blocks, and sewer gear in labeled, clear plastic totes. This keeps moisture contained and lets you identify gear at a glance. • Tension Rods in Bay Compartments: Use heavy-duty spring tension rods inside pass-through bays to keep tall totes or folding camp chairs upright while driving. • Slide-Out Drawers: Upgrading your pass-through storage with aftermarket slide trays makes accessing gear from both sides of your rig seamless.

3. Compare Floor Plans Built for Storage

If you're constantly running out of room, your current floor plan might not fit your travel lifestyle. Different RV styles offer distinct organizational advantages: • Travel Trailers (e.g., Forest River Vibe & Clipper): Feature large pass-through front storage compartments perfect for oversized camping gear, along with pantry space designed for quick road trips. • Class A & C Motorhomes (e.g., Newmar, Pleasure-Way): Provide deep residential-style cabinetry, overhead bedroom storage, and insulated basement bays designed for extended stays. • Toy Haulers: Offer the ultimate gear flex space—converting a rear garage into a workshop, dining room, or mobile cargo bay for bikes, ATVs, and bulky equipment.

4. Secure Items for Winding Mountain Roads

Colorado's high-altitude passes and bumpy backroads will shift unsecured items inside your cabinets: • Nonslip Drawer Liners: Cushion kitchen cabinets and drawers with rubber grip liners to prevent dishes and glassware from sliding. • Cabinet Tension Bars: Place small tension rods across pantry shelves to stop cans and jars from tumbling out when you open cabinet doors after a drive. • Nest Your Cookware: Invest in collapsible silicone bowls, stackable measuring cups, and removable-handle pots to save precious galley space.

Complete Storage Solutions at All Stars RV in Littleton

Need extra room when you're not on the road? All Stars RV offers secure lot storage, pre-trip safety checks, and certified service—all from our Littleton hub. Store your rig safely in our gated lot with surveillance cameras, request service while it sits, and pick it up ready for your next mountain trip. • Address: 5989 MAIN ST., Littleton, CO 80125 • Direct Line: (720) 348-0404 • Browse Inventory: Explore RVs at All Stars RV • Book Storage Space: Reserve Secure Yard Storage Today