Downsizing to a camper || starting to move stuff in || Full time rv living
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- Downsizing to a camper || starting to move stuff in || Full time rv living
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Laundry basket in shower and take out when you shower,
I store my small Crockpot (with the lid upside down) inside my large one, and I keep the liners inside the small Crock. 2 Crocks+supplies only taking up one space.
When making the twin bunks, I found it easier to pull the mattress off and then put the sheet on. Then slide the mattress back on.
I also found that I used the crockpot a lot in my RV, dut to easy clean up and it used less resources overall when cooking.
These may or may not work better for you, but thought I would share. 😊
We downsized back in Dec 2023 when our landlord gave us a 60 day notice that he was going to move into the property and then didn’t. We are a family of 6, with 2 dogs. Our camper is a lot smaller than yours. Ours is 25ft but we have to buy small because the space we have to put it is small. We have adjusted. We plan to live in this until we are debt free and we find our forever home. We are working on paying off our rv, then we will tackle our other bills. We should be debt free by the beginning of 2025! Good Luck. Once you adjust, you will love it
We've never lived in an RV but we take weeks long trips in ours. Two people and two dogs. Regular tp is fine. We've never had problems in our RV. If you want to keep your sign over the door that little decorative valance at the top pops right off. If you have the option for a spot at the RV park that offers shade it will help with cooling the RV. If you find it difficult to keep sheets on the RV bed get some elastic sheet straps to hold them in place. Good mats inside and outside the door will cut down on dirt being tracked in. A shoe bag hung on the inside of the bathroom door is great for toiletries. Baskets are also good for corralling small stuff.
@@cynthiamyers4265 thank you! Thankfully we are not in a park but on my dad’s property but shade is not an option. We have all our windows covered with reflexive insulation and it helps tremendously especially being here in Florida where we are having reel-feels of 102-106° already. We’ve adjusted. This was a HUGE downsize for us going from 2k sq foot to under 200sq ft. We do a lot of outdoor activities, the zoo, museums, trampoline park etc to get out of the house. We are a homeschooling family as well so that gives us lots of opportunities for learning outside. We also spend a lot of time in my dad’s pool.
I know this is an older video, but im getting caught up! Kids dont care as much, but if you temporarily invest in memory foam mattress toppers, they make a world of difference! Also, invest in waterproof mattress protectors for all of the beds, yes even the bottom bunk for Winston's stuff! With kids, pets, etc, they make a world of difference. We have extras to change out just in case because you never know. If you don't want to deal with changing sheets/ protectors when something happens...layer them so you can take a layer of sheets/ protector off, and still have have a brand new layer. All of ours, you can wash literally however you want, except with bleach, because it deteriorates the waterproof lining/layer. Hope thats helpful to you, or someome!
I would recommend putting a rug or carpet piece under the dog crate to protect the flooring. We do that with ours and it really does prevent it from making marks or scratches on the floor. Also it makes it easier sliding in and out for cleaning. 😊
When we moved in our really small apartment , my mother in law said “think vertical” with everything for storage. Hangers that you put multiple clothing pieces on, organizers for backs of doors (like shoe hangers but use for kitchen supplies, or makeup/personal care etc) and small bags on the backs of door knobs as trash cans! It really helped us tremendously to not feel cluttered.💖
Hey girlie,
Yes there is a trick.
Stand on the floor, pull the mattress out & pull towards you..slip on the back , top & bottom of the sheet then push it back & slip on the front corners!
No climbing..no extreme reaching!😊
Next..go grab..over the door "shoe" hangers for all doors, especially that pantry! Inside & out!
Put hangers, hooks, containers everywhere on the walls!
As much OFF the floors and counters as possible!
On the counters..elevate all things on something else & use the space underneath.
So basically use the WHOLE space horizontal & vertical!
Amazon or Walmart..$100 mini countertop ice maker..only get the model that is self cleaning😊
When I had my camper I bought a lot of my baskets, plastic containers, trash cans and things at the Dollar Store. I also invested in a larger toaster oven which was convection and an air fryer. So I did not have to use the oven in the camper. I did invest in the toaster oven pan set which was under $10 and was just the right size if you use the camper oven. A shelf above the toilet could store towels. a laundry basket in each bedroom helped me with the laundry situation. Towel hooks for wet towels to hang in bathroom. An electric frypan worked great for the kitchen too. I always tried to save on gas at the campgrounds by using the electric appliances. Hope this helps some.
For the laundry basket, we use those mesh bags that have a drawstring. We take a command hook and put it onto the bathroom door and throw the dirty clothes in there, plus the bag gets washed as well. The spice rack, have you thought about putting up a thin piece of metal, or a magnetic board and get the spice containers that have a screw on lid, with the magnets on the back? Could put that inside the pantry on the door? I'm so excited for you all. What an awesome journey GOD has you all on. Enjoy.
you could also use collapsible laundry baskets. walmart has decent ones that i sometimes use
In the shower get stick on dispensers like in hotels for shampoo conditioner and body wash
Suggesting go thru your current kitchen pack the not needed items and practice the downsized kitchen before you move it in. It will save time and then your ready to move it in...can do that for the rest of your home too and your cool.
They make RV bunk sheets in jersey knit. They'll fit snug and they have lots of colors. They have different sizes too.
Narrow trash cans and laundry hampers work well.
Oh, and velcro strips work well on hanging light weight stuff, like Winstons signs.
Tamara, regarding the spice organizer, you'll have to space it just right from the shelves to the pantry door. Also, you can buy an in-line water filter/pressure regulator 45 psi. (When you hook up to outside water). Make sure you have an electrical RV surge protector. If you burn up the electrical system, DEALER will not warranty the repairs. Get metal mesh covers to go over the water heater vent, furnace vents to prevent wasps and other bugs fro. Nesting in there. Try to slide down the twin mattress to place the sheet on. Good luck.😊
Get a bike lock to secure your surge protector to the power box so it doesn’t get stolen.
Wishing you and your family all the best as you take this new adventure head-on. 🌻 If I remember right, Amazon and Target have specific sections online where they offer storage solutions made specifically for smaller spaces. I hope once you all are moved in and settled into the RV campground, you are able to find community, comfort, and peace ! Keeping you all in my prayers as you navigate this change ! You got this ! 💛
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We don’t live in an RV but I use those racks in our shower and they are amazing. I also have a small bathroom in our 800 sq ft home. We got a slim trash can that has a lid at Marshalls. It works wonderful. It may fit in your bathroom on the wall you held the pictures up against. I think it was made by Martha Stewart.
I didn't use our rv oven for a long time because i thought i had to have a baking stone. Finally i did, without one, and it still worked like a dream.
I am an ice have to have, I have a counter top icemaker and I could not do without it so I totally understand
I’m sorry because I know there is a huge backstory here, but I’m glad you are learning through it. It’s wonderful that you are keeping your spirits up even though you might be afraid and scared and frustrated. You’re doing great.🥰
I’m not sure why you are sorry?? I’m really confused by this comment.
Oh, I’m sorry I missed several of your back episodes and just happened to catch this one when I went back and watched other ones. I realize what was going on. I thought maybe this is something that you guys were forced into I didn’t realize I apologize.
We were full time RVers for 8 years. I found that if I used a dry wash cloth to pre-dry with after a shower then dried with my towel I could use my towel several times before laundering. It was better to wash several wash cloths and fewer towels.
Also, you said it was hot...turn your generator on and run your AC. People at the company that made our generator told me to run it as much as I wanted...the more you run it, the better it will be.
Our 8 years living and traveling in our motor home was the best 8 years of my life.
Hi darling, I put my washing basket in the shower and just take it out when we use it. Love to you all xxx
Love your rv! The twin sheets are easier if you just take the mattress off. We use a toaster oven and bake everything in it. You will figure out what works!
I used my oven a lot, also canned on the stove as well. You will do just fine!!!!
My sister had a mesh laundry bag
Make sure you measure before you buy anything. The inside of the door thing may fit, but the door might not close, that sort of thing. Measure twice...buy once
I thought of that too
Consider wall mount body wash/shampoo dispensers for inside your shower to eliminate all the bottles.
Just add a thin board about the door so it is even with the other thing and hang it up it’ll fit perfect
Get you a small shed to keep outside for you when you buy and bulk like your paper towels toilet paper. So you can keep it in there.
We can’t have building on the camp ground.
If you dont have a foldable table, get one with adjustable legs. We set ours up by the outside kitchen area to use as "counter space" to cook with our crock pot, electric griddle ect.
We have one!
Use a foam (sponge) ball for basketball hoop
Space saving ideas: spices-I like the magnetic kind that can go on the side of the fridge. You can get metal strips to put up that the magnets would stick to. Girl, ice is a necessity in the summer! 😂 In the apt, I do a decorative hamper in the corner. You could do that in your bedroom. Not ideal but could work.
Another thing we started to use when we got our RV was lots of command strips to hold things on/up and getting creative with that to avoid nails and holes all in the walls or screws considering the walls are so much different than walls in a house….just an idea…lots of basket or tote use in the pantry to keep things from falling over during moving too.
Oh and my favorite thing to use in the rv is my air fryer!! Keeps the grease mess down, healthy and I just use it for everything. Lol
For the bottom bunk maybe a fleece sheet so it’s less bed like, protects the fabric, and is comfy.
It will be worth measuring and splurging on containers to maximize pantry storage.
Plan for things that can nest inside things so you can store things inside the slow cooker when not in use. Think of things like bowls/strainers that can sit inside one another
Sound is good in the RV (in case you were wondering)
Use a curved cooking spoon to get your sheets gown the back of your beds. Lay your containers down to fit them in smaller areas in the pantry
You could keep your extra paper towels and toilet paper on the upper bunk above Max’s crate.
Thanks!
Campgrounds are expensive. I feel for ya. Trying to save up for property and all. But I’m guessing it’s cheaper at the campground than paying rent. Y’all will figure it all out. What an adventure!
Top: Pack your stuff but keep it nearby, whatever you reach for/unpack is what you know you use and to take with you, after however long go through the box and see if anything else is necessary. We have come to collect a lot of Stuff 😅 most we really don’t need/use. Good luck on your journey!
Collapseable laundry baskets/mop buckets, use wine racks for towel holders, tension rod above shower so towels drip into shower, clear over the door shoe storage for all bathroom/kitchen stuff, vacuum storage bags for out of season clothes/blankets place in outside storage area
The round canister will take up more space, square or rectangle ones use up all the space. If you are using the other top bunk for storage, could you take that mattress and put it on Winston's bed
The bunks aren’t the same size. He will sleep on the bigger one.
When we had our RV we put the cloth or net shoe holder for the door and it held all our shampoos, brushes, and other items we didn't have room for. They moved with the RV when it was in motion and nothing fell out.
Im excited for these videos. Were moving into an RV beginning of 2026 so i get to learn from your experience before moving into ours. I would keep laundry basket in your shower and just move it when you need to shower.
Exciting to be able to go on the adventure with you
I'm thrilled to see you start this journey. I'm living a bit vicarious through you. I think I would love to do something like that. I enjoy hearing your thought process as you consider how you'll make this work for your family! Keep taking us along with you! Happy day!
I have a small round pizza stone in my oven and dont have any problems baking. But you should definitely get an oven thermometer to verify your temp! We use a mesh bag for laundry. Laundry and trash are the worst things to figure out. We have a smaller office trashcan but still use 13 gallon trash bags. Also, esp during winter months, you might want to get a dehumidifer for the condensation that will happen on the windows inside the camper. Its the worst. Command hooks fall off but nails dont really work either. We dont have slides but definitely make sure there is NOTHING under or around the slide areas when you bring them in. The smallest thing can get into the track and majorly mess up your flood. The only other thing i can suggest is to make sure youre always under weight with how much you bring into the camper. Glad to have another homesteader in the RV community! Its tough but worth it
Try finding small trash cans that will hang on the cabinet doors for the kitchen and bathroom. Put a fly swatter in the camper. Those buggers always find a way in (so do stink bugs). Magazine racks work great for storing stackable items (containers of spices, books, foil, plastic wrap parchment paper). Make a toothbrush holder out of pvc piping to put on the wall in the bathroom to save cabinet space. Drill holes in the bottom caps of the individual holders so they drain and dry. Cheap and easy. If you want to class it up a bit, cover it in pretty contact paper. Buy the cheap shelf stands at the dollar store so you can stack things and utilize the height of the cabinets.
I'd put a jersey, flannel, or fleece sheet or blanket on the bottom bunk since it is his hang out space, easier to clean on cleaning day and it wont wear out your original cover
I'm excited to follow this journey. I've been watching you since the very beginning and you had your first collaboration with Kristin Stepp. I love watching you both and others.
My husband and I purchased our travel trailer almost 2 years ago and live in it full time. We love it! At first I was nervous to use the oven but being a baker, I couldn't not bake! I rotate my bread or casserole or whatever I'm baking halfway thru or more because my oven gets a little hotter in the back. RV ovens are pretty much the same, just smaller and it just takes time to learn how your oven works. Probably smaller loaves than you're normally used to making. Also, be prepared for the breakers popping. We live in a really hot climate and I had the ice maker, the microwave and air conditioner going and the breaker popped. Easy fix, but don't be surprised if it happens. I still forget sometimes about plugging too many things in at once. Also, I do have an older Crock-Pot but I had mine cooking on the counter and it burned the counter a little. Best to put it on a baking sheet or something to protect your counter if the Crock-Pot gets too hot. Hope some of this helps! It's an adjustment for sure, but you'll learn what works for you over time. I'm so excited for you and your family on this new adventure!
I just remembered... You can get little RV refrigerator fans that are about 4×4 inches to help keep your fridge cool. I'm the hot heat, RV fridges struggle to stay cold. Again, best of luck to you❤
Thank you! Very helpful ❤️
Who knew we would have 90 degrees?!
You will figure it out darlin!
You could do a collapsible laundry basket & like someone else said store it in the shower when not in use. For trash cans you could also store them under the sinks or next to the kitchen island. The little metal shelf’s/baskets got the bathroom is a great idea; you could also get a small shelf to go over the bathroom sink or little baskets for toothpaste, brushes etc.
if you have room with making your son's bed, tip the back of the mattress up, put the two fitted sheet corners on and any blankets, then carefully lay that side down and then do the front....takes a few times but essentially you are making the back half of the bed first then straightening and making the front after....my daughter had a built in bed and it was the easiest way i could make it....
as for the oven, if you wanna make a big turkey or something, you can just use an electric roaster that can be stored when not in use. in the bathroom you could use a small wall mounted trash can by the toilet paper roll, and the laundry can go straight into the machine and when you have a full load, just wash it and it's free for more laundry. hope some of these ideas help.
To save space on your pantry you may Try putting your stuff in ziploc bags and then getting some narrow baskets from dollar tree and stack the bags in the little basket and put on the shelf. I know it's not ideal but it definitely takes up a lot less space
Be sure to watch CZcams video on how to maintain your rv septic system. The most important.
Love y’all RV! And I love ours too! When we go camping we take our nugget ice maker. I have to have my ice! Make sure all your canisters have a very tight fitting lid. Because when your going down the road and hit a bump. Stuff will shift or fall. And don’t use to many command strips. Cause if your not using the RV later on and don’t have A/C on. RV gets really hot in there and the wall paper pulls loose from the wall. I found that Velcro works much better. And we store extra paper towels under the couch. Yes those small ovens don’t cook as even as a home oven. If I cook biscuits they don’t cook as even as my home oven. Try it first. But you might want to make up lots of bread and freeze it. And those RV freezer don’t freeze ice cream that good. But they do freeze meat and veggies well. But our RV is a 2017. I wish you all the Best of luck! Y’all will love it! Please keep the videos coming! ❤❤❤❤😊
I have a portable ice machine on my counter! We love it!! I have to have ice too!
Our laundry basket is a tall basket and we store it in the shower and just move to the hallway when we are getting our showers done. We have one medium size trash cans in the kitchen, and a collapsible trash can i think is meant for cars, and i hang it off of a 3m hook on the side of our counter in the bathroom.
Beddys bedding is on my radar for the camper, it is expensive but looks so easy to use!
Speaking of crockpots and any other larger dishes. I have a small sink and I got rid of my 6 quart one because it just fit in the sink so I had trouble lifting it and moving it around to rinse it.
It's so exciting watching everything go in its place. So glad Max's crate fits where you needed it so he'll be more comfortable.
My family enjoys going camping every year. We got a pop-up camper (much smaller than yours) & it has been both fun & challenging figuring out where everything will go between trips. One thing we cannot live without are these pop-up hampers (made for leaf collection so they're stronger & found in lawn & garden sections of stores). We use those for trash (bag fits perfectly inside & we sometimes use clothespins to keep the bag from falling inside). We use another pop-up hamper for dirty clothes (when it's not being used, it folds up perfectly for storage).
If you decide on a TV Walmart has their 32" smart TVs on clearance for $88
You can bring the mattress down and put the sheet on . I always use square containers even in my fridge they fit better. I think I would bring the dog cage out and make sure you can get around it and take it back in after you check . Maybe try and use storage containers you already have and see what you like and then buy . Does the bathroom mirror open into a medicine cabinet? It does ! I have used shower rods easy to adjust the size and take down . Hanging laundry bags and trash can in the shower . I will eat chili anytime ! Great job ! 🌸🦋🌸
In our RV bathroom. I bought a Pell on/off sigh that says Wash Your Hands cause germs and Jesus is Everywhere! And in the kitchen under the clock I have the Lords prayer under it that is Pell/stick the same way. And this stuff doesn’t mess up the wall paper . I bought them at the General Dollar Store. I have a shoe mat (to hold wet/dirty shoes) by our door and we have a trash can sitting on it to that has a step to open the trash can. This is if you have room. Wish you all the Best!!! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
There are collapsible laundry baskets
Totally get you on the ice my friend! So excited for you. I’m in the process of moving from a four bedroom house to a two bedroom apartment next month. I am inspired by your thought and your work. Praying for you.
You can also do magnetic spice jars
Get Beddies for your bed you will love them and the ease of making the beds. We have them for our RV. Also there is this super thick sticky tape for RV to hang things. It will not come off and better than command hooks. There are a lot of people who have videos with ingenious ideas of how to store things to maximize your space. Get things that nest like Tupperware and bowls. Make sure your cookie sheets fit in the oven. Mine did not fit so we had to get smaller ones. Get a knife magnetic strip for the wall so it doesn’t take up your drawer space.
Maybe get a diaper genie for the "trash can" just a thought.
Is it common for people to not put things into the toilet in a house? I have never heard of that before. I could see a camper because the plumbing is different but In a home with full plumbing?
I would hang your sign over the door. I think it will look fine and I think that down the road it will be small things like that sign which will make the camper feel like home. Think about it, that sign is one of the first things you thought to put into the camper. This shows that it means a lot to you, it is something that says home to you.
Hey all the subbies! What do you say about having Tamara make a wish list on Amazon and we help her out with the items she wants and needs? She has given and given to us all these years and showed us how to save TONS of money, acted as a private teacher/chef, and motivated us to do sooooo many things. So how about we return the favor?!!!!! Say YES!!! ♥️♥️♥️
You are too sweet 😍
Great idea!
YESSSS❤ I love this idea! 🎉
Get to shopping sweet Tam, let us bless you ❤
I agree, she deserves it
Yes!!!!
Hey, after my divorce I bought a camper and lived in it for 4 years. You will find the things you use the most will change. Or it did for me. But it will be a work in progress. I enjoyed the camping life. I pray you enjoy your new adventure.
Really enjoying this new series! ❤️
Such a fun video!
Excited for you and looking forward to following the journey
Excited for this new season in y’all’s lives!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Your shampoo and conditioner bottles, I use a shower caddy that I bought from the dollar store years ago. That sits on the shower floor and it's easy to clean out
Laundry basket in the shower...
I am so happy for you and the boys you're going to have a lot of fun and great memories!! Thanks for inviting us along for the ride.
I’m so excited for you guys have a blessed night friend 🙏
I have a fabric laundry tote from Target that folds up for easy storage. Haven't missed the plastic laundry baskets at all!
I'd put it over the door because my Momma always covered up that ugly door topper. Your sign is cuter than that topper. My Momma always put a floral swag, but I love your sign
Thanks for bringing us along! Well wishes for your new adventure. ❤
Thank you for sharing with us your ideas 💡 😊 are so helpful ❤.
Yes
Love ya for taking us on this journey with you. I can't do nugget ice, I gotta have Home City ice, I need the chunks to chew/eat.
You are so brave and strong people. I know you will make this work. ❤
I always left the Landry basket in the shower, removed when using the shower.
Rope baskets from Target are great for rounded areas like over your bed. Keep your Daydream has fantastic ideas for storage.
So interested to watch what u figure out for all your storage solutions. So much inspo in Pinterest & CZcams for RV & tiny homes. So excited for you guys. Rv & small living has always intriqued me.
Tamara, the spice shelves for the door really work and save lots of space. You will figure it all out
Hello !! Love your videoes
Maybe a baking steel instead of stone would work better. Stones take up more oven space.
Such an exciting time for your family! You may want to get a fan and an extension cord to help beat the heat during camper loading. For permanent use, wall mounted oscillating fans are great.
i have a countertop ice maker and i love it
We have a large toaster oven/convection oven/dehydrator combo and I love it. It would fit where you plan to put the water filter. It has 2 racks. Oster brand with the double doors. Lots of room. Eliminates need for toaster also. We use ours almost every day
This is gonna be very interesting...I can't wait to see what you do with your stuff. What u keep amd what u do away with...
For spices you could use a box/basket that fits in the microwave and put spice jars in that box and you can just lift out the box when you need a spice or when you need to use the microwave
It will definitely take some trial and error and creativity! Interested to see what you come up with! For trash cans all I can think is under the sink in the bathroom and kitchen. Idk if there’s any space for a tall thin basket. I have one that is soft with wheels and slim I got it on Amazon and it says laundry on the side lol. I like it in my house for my baby’s clothes!
Opposite corners is the trick to putting the sheet on those
My daughter and her coworker work in a sleep clinic that is not hooked on to the hospital. They also wanted ice but had no where to store it. For Xmas I bought them a nece one that would sit perfectly on your counter for $50
Hi Tamara. I am really looking forward to sharing this journey with you. If anyone can make this work--you can. Hugs.