OUTSIDE STORAGE TIPS …
Today RV basement storage is the norm , greatly increasing the capacity to store some serious cargo . However , if you still need space , here are a few solutions to consider .
• Before storing anything in the storage compartment found at the base of the RV , place items in rugged storage bags to protect against dust and dirt . The variety of sizes available will help keep the smallest to the largest items clean and dry .
• Add more rear storage . A platform off the rear of your motorhome will provide extra storage . Design and build for the type and amount of items you want to carry . A 2-inch hitch extender works great if you are towing a car . This will extend the receiver out about 18 inches . This provides extra space for a platform while still allowing you to tow your vehicle .
• RV basement storage is an option not to overlook as it allows you to transport heavier items when traveling or a place for those items used less frequently . Modern fifth wheel trailers have a space under the bathroom that is usually a large accessible storage space from either side . This provides an 8-foot wide pass-through space holding everything from holiday decorations to seasonal wardrobe .
• Large Plastic Storage Tubs , like the ones Rubbermaid offers , provide excellent water-tight & dust-proof storage . These plastic totes keep everything neat , organized and clean . They make finding items much easier than having loose piles of things stuffed inside with no rhyme or reason .
• Build an extra closet . If you pull an RV travel trailer , the space in your tow vehicle ( especially a pickup truck ) can become your add-on closet . An enclosed cap or truck topper provides an 8-foot long space that can be equipped with cabinets , drawers - even a roll out platform for easy access . Building a clothes closet with a rod in your pickup truck quickly doubles storage space in most medium-sized RV travel trailers .
With any changes or modifications you may make , please remember :
your RV is only rated to carry so much weight . Know your Gross Vehicle Rating ( GVR ) for your specific make and model . This is the maximum total weight allowed for the RV and everything in it , including water and waste . If you don ’ t know this information , take your RV to the nearest truck stop to have it weighed . That way you can be sure your RV weight is within the legal limit .
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