Forum Discussion
dadmomh
May 13, 2015Explorer
Assuming I saw the right unit, you bought a hybrid rather than a standard travel trailer. Suggest you post on the Hybrid side of RVNet and also Hybrid Explorer. Hybrids tend to be smaller and owners get pretty creative with storage issues.
OK, so you don't have a lot of cabinet storage, but the trade-off is that you have nice kitchen countertop work space...a plus for me. I looked on several sites and no pix of the inside of the cabinet above the sink area or the 2 doors under the countertop...darn. I'm a huge fan of using organizers. Not only helps actually "organizing" but keeps it where you put it so when you open the doors everything doesn't come falling out.
For the cabinet above the sink area, if you have a handy person that could put 1 or 2 shelves in there, that would be great. If not, believe Walmart still carries the stacking vinyl coated wire shelves. I used the same only basket style in our HTT and they will have to be secured to the wall in some way. Suggest you check screw sizes carefully before putting anything into an exterior wall. Double side sticky Velcro works great to help stabilize and easy enough to remove. You can easily store bread and chips in the microwave.
Any shelves in the bottom? Agree that organizers with drawers are your best bet. If you can't get the right sizes, just go for the single stacking type. Yes, the tub is a great place to put things in transit. You'll need something for dirty laundry and those mesh expandable things are good. Remember that in transit, anything left on the countertop will likely be on the floor when you get to your site, so coffee maker, etc need to go in the kitchen sink or tub.
Can't recall if you have a medicine cabinet or just a mirror. If a medicine cabinet, suggest you supply it with the basics and just leave them there. I used the single silverware trays in there to hold all the little things. We put up towel rings rather than rods and just washed and put the towels back for the next trip. The rings will take up less space. Some folks use the over-the-door towel racks and they work well.
Minimize. Load only things you know you'll need. For years we carried a Dutch Oven around when we only used it 1 - 2 times a year. Just pack enough clothes for the # of days + 1...maybe. If you're on a longer trip, do a load of laundry. Ditto on food...stop and resupply.
Even though your new trailer is not loaded with storage space, I think you can make it work with organizers and minimizing everything. Enjoy and happy camping.
OK, so you don't have a lot of cabinet storage, but the trade-off is that you have nice kitchen countertop work space...a plus for me. I looked on several sites and no pix of the inside of the cabinet above the sink area or the 2 doors under the countertop...darn. I'm a huge fan of using organizers. Not only helps actually "organizing" but keeps it where you put it so when you open the doors everything doesn't come falling out.
For the cabinet above the sink area, if you have a handy person that could put 1 or 2 shelves in there, that would be great. If not, believe Walmart still carries the stacking vinyl coated wire shelves. I used the same only basket style in our HTT and they will have to be secured to the wall in some way. Suggest you check screw sizes carefully before putting anything into an exterior wall. Double side sticky Velcro works great to help stabilize and easy enough to remove. You can easily store bread and chips in the microwave.
Any shelves in the bottom? Agree that organizers with drawers are your best bet. If you can't get the right sizes, just go for the single stacking type. Yes, the tub is a great place to put things in transit. You'll need something for dirty laundry and those mesh expandable things are good. Remember that in transit, anything left on the countertop will likely be on the floor when you get to your site, so coffee maker, etc need to go in the kitchen sink or tub.
Can't recall if you have a medicine cabinet or just a mirror. If a medicine cabinet, suggest you supply it with the basics and just leave them there. I used the single silverware trays in there to hold all the little things. We put up towel rings rather than rods and just washed and put the towels back for the next trip. The rings will take up less space. Some folks use the over-the-door towel racks and they work well.
Minimize. Load only things you know you'll need. For years we carried a Dutch Oven around when we only used it 1 - 2 times a year. Just pack enough clothes for the # of days + 1...maybe. If you're on a longer trip, do a load of laundry. Ditto on food...stop and resupply.
Even though your new trailer is not loaded with storage space, I think you can make it work with organizers and minimizing everything. Enjoy and happy camping.
About Travel Trailer Group
44,054 PostsLatest Activity: Dec 17, 2025