Finding hidden wasted spaces

My OFF-ROAD POPUP trailer has very large frame beams under the floor which creates a hugh area just under the floor to the bottom of the trailer frame. I only have a freshwater tank under the trailer and here is all this unused space to put something in.

I have been thinking of a false door under one of the cabinets inside and let that open up into a pretty large metal lock-up box of some sort...

I definitely could add additional batteries in these areas with some planning for an easy to use drop down hanger arrangement...

My OFF-ROAD Trailer has 15-inch tires and everything sits up rather high. I have always told others I could mount a hammock under my trailer and take a good snooze haha...

Roy Ken

Even the smallest units have extra space available:

Storage above the fridge -- blogpost with pix

When you are converting wasted space to storage, keep in mind the GVWR of your unit. Could be you're not rated to carry that much, there were lots of older motorhomes that were not rated to carry everything you could store in them, even if you filled every space with ping pong balls.

In my large RV, I can pretty much carry anything I want, but in my little RV weight can be critical. When we did the original pack out, I weighed everything going into it to make sure I didn't overload the chassis.

Actually it depends on the builder. Some builders (like Northwoods) tries to use every available spot, like using the stairs in our old Nash as small storage bins

They don't care........sad but true....

pull out any extra drawers........pull them all the way out......look what's back there....or NOT back there :) :)

Hi rocky. Our bed is already high enough that it is difficulr to get into an the electrical wiring is spread out under it like an unrulyboctopus. We are considering options, including having our-son-the-journeyman-electrical making the wiring more compact or installing a removeable raised platform over it and installing vents and a fan.

We also got rid of the dinette and installed a daybed/lounge alcove with acres of storage under it. We never used the dinette, anyway, as it was always cluttered with stuff we stored under it. We have a pair of TV tables and a larger folding table for when we can't use a picnic table. Not sure that would work for everyone, but it works for us.

Don't know if these will help. I removed the kick plate on the couch and replaced the attachments with magnets. Makes it easier to remove and slide containers in and out. I also raised the bed platform 3 inches. Something a woodworker should have no problem doing. Just added 1 1/8 x 3 pine all around. Not enough to make the bed too high, but allows more storage underneath the bed and shoe racks along the sides.

Welcome to wonderful world of RV'ing!

Just recently, I had a water line leak in the bathroom sink, cabinet made completely around it, no access! I removed panel by cutting it out, having a full door made, increasing storage space, by two fold, also can keep and eye on water lines, etc....Have a friend in cabinet business, minimal cost for door on my end, also would of been not much more for mfg to have full door in that area.

Cabinet maker's thought, it made owners take them back for service, still think it comes down to costs & easiest, quickest way to build & get units out the door.


I have also had to replace, drawer rail supports, around 6 of them from mfg that have broken real early in use. The home depot ones I found, much better design, you would think a plastic piece, costing less than a $1, maybe they would invest, nope, don't count on it!

Other Improvements, which on our end, were minimal costs:
Shelf in cabinets, Switched out bathroom mini spit-toon, with real sink basin, upgraded both faucets (Kitchen & Bathroom), new cabinet door for bathroom vanity, drawer rail supports.

Good thing if you all are little handy, jump in and make improvements, most of it pretty easy to upgrade and improve you rig! Plus the more you know about your unit, the better with maintenance & longevity!!!

Markiemark:C

I have a gas unit and on the opposite side of the gas fill is a bay that was never made into a bay. The door was just screwed down without a latch. I opened it up, Built a storage bay inside out of plywood and put a hasp latch on it. It is a big space that is now used.