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That way, you\u2019re set up for a comfortable life.Clever hacks abound in the RV world. It\u2019s a question of picking the ones that will be most suitable for you and is a happy upgrade, hack, or tip that works.Let\u2019s dive in.            Table of Contents                                    show                                                1. Cheap Spice Containers                            2. Turning a Sticking Grill into a Non-Stick Version                            3. Ant Prevention Tactic                            4. Invest in a Cast-iron Skillet                            5. Avoid Tripping Hazards                            6. Towels Never Drying Fast Enough?                            7. Keep Moisture at Bay                            8. Put a Floor Mat Outside Your Door                            9. Use the Shower for Hanging Clothes                            10. Stop the Rug Sliding Out from Under Your Feet                            11. Up Your Internet Game                            Related Articles        1.\u00a0Cheap Spice ContainersIf you have little space for your spices and struggle to find a lightweight container for them, try old Tic Tac boxes as a great RV hack while camping.They\u2019re tall, deep, and have lids that are quick to open.Get just enough Saffron, Chili, or mixed herbs to flavor your food. Add a label on the outside, so you\u2019re not struggling to see what\u2019s inside each container.Best of all, you\u2019re not worried about containers made from porcelain breaking when slowing down suddenly and bottles will go flying everywhere.2.\u00a0Turning a Sticking Grill into a Non-Stick VersionInstead of needing to replace the sticking grill plate for a non-stick version, try rubbing a peeled onion over its surface.It can do wonders for the meats or vegetables that you add to the grill after that. It works surprisingly well and once you are set up, grill up the onions too.3.\u00a0Ant Prevention TacticWhat do you do when there\u2019s a whole army of ants going for a walk and they\u2019re seemingly everywhere?Trying to move them in another direction doesn\u2019t work because they scatter in all directions making it worse!A great ant prevention tactic is to sprinkle copious amounts of baby powder over the ants and the direction of their travel. Because they breathe through their skin, the powder clogs it up and stops them in their tracks.If this isn\u2019t humane enough for you, then try small amounts of water to encourage them to float away.Using a little water and a broom can be effective to sweep them up.4.\u00a0Invest in a Cast-iron SkilletA cast-iron skillet is a convenient RV kitchen cooking tool to bring into your RV, camper van, camper, or trailer.It doesn\u2019t require much space, can be wiped down and dried quickly after use, and is highly versatile too.Not only can it cook the main meal, but it can nicely brown a mean chocolate brownie too.Try the delicious Betty Crocker Ultimate Brownies recipe here.5.\u00a0Avoid Tripping HazardsTripping hazards are a major issue in an RV. There are already space restrictions, so it pays to be careful.Using a cable tidy wrap [affiliate link] to keep your cabling together avoids it snaking around or working loose.There are other tidies to use for your PC or laptop cables, audio\/video equipment cables, and the like.6.\u00a0Towels Never Drying Fast Enough?If your laundry is troubling you and the towels never seem to get dry quickly, then we have great camping hacks and tricks you can use.A Microfiber towel [affiliate link] that\u2019s large enough to be used as a bath towel dries in record time.Compared to a heavy toweling material that can remain wet for half a day or more, these towels dry fast!https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qi2ZPYrRiXAVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How To Wash Microfiber Towels Correctly \u2013 Chemical Guys \u2013 Microfiber Wash (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qi2ZPYrRiXA)Chemical Guys Professional Grade Premium Microfiber Towels. Gold Color \u2013 Pack of 6 (16 x 24 inches)Check at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Ideal for the RV or camper van, they can be put in a backpack to go hiking for the day too.If you get hot in the midday sun, having a fast-drying towel means you can dry off and your backpack won\u2019t smell when you get back either.7.\u00a0Keep Moisture at BayDealing with condensation and moisture inside an RV or camper is a constant battle.Whether in the morning in grassy locations, or from the last time a meal was cooked, moisture is generated and it\u2019s difficult to vent it out.It\u2019s important to rid your recreation vehicle of moisture because of the risk of damp or mold developing if you fail to do so.Use these Dry & Dry Silica Packets [affiliate link] to handle tough little spots that don\u2019t get enough warmth or ventilation. It\u2019s a desiccant that acts as a mini dehumidifier in the corners. Packets can be strategically placed wherever they\u2019re needed.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ufwh1okuLbQVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Should You Buy? Dry & Dry Desiccant Silica Gel Packets (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ufwh1okuLbQ)Dry & Dry 50 Gram [20 Packs] Silica Gel DesiccantCheck at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.8.\u00a0Put a Floor Mat Outside Your DoorAs a camping RV, it\u2019s important to realize that walking around campgrounds is bound to trek in plenty of grass, dirt, mud, twigs, leaves, and other messy bits.By putting an outdoor floor mat [affiliate link] outside your door, it will remind you to either wipe your feet before walking in or to take your shoes off and climb up the steps to your RV in your socks or bare feet instead.Trust us \u2013 it\u2019ll make cleaning up the floor a much quicker job this way and is a great camping RV hack.9.\u00a0Use the Shower for Hanging ClothesWhen your shower has been all dried out and there\u2019s no moisture present, then another great hack to maximum space is to hang a suspension rod overhead.From there, clothes can be hung up which frees up some much-needed space in the existing closets.Also, try Command hooks on the inside doors of wardrobes or closets to expand the hanging space.10.\u00a0Stop the Rug Sliding Out from Under Your FeetAdding a rug to your motorhome provides a lovely, homely feel. The only issue is that they can tend to slip underfoot and could lead to an accident.Try these non-slip rug grippers [affiliate link] that attach to all four corners of your rug to ensure it won\u2019t slip around any longer.Ideal for active dogs, cats that love to jump down from a height, or small kids racing around inside the RV.11.\u00a0Up Your Internet GameA decent RV upgrade is to ensure you have internet connectivity in whatever corner of the campground you choose to spend the night. There are two main approaches to this:A 4G LTE rooftop omnidirectional antenna [affiliate link] connected to a 4G LTE home router or Mi-Fi device will provide a stronger signal strength compared to what you can get inside your RV or camper van. Because of all the metal in your RV, it acts to dampen the signal. By putting an antenna outside, a two-bar signal often becomes a four-bar one with faster upload and download speeds too.A Wi-Fi signal booster [affiliate link] works inside your RV to repeat the signal throughout your home on wheels. While this type of technology product won\u2019t increase the speed that\u2019s achieved by the 4G router or Mi-Fi device, it does ensure little speed is sacrificed due to signal loss.Alternatively, try a weBoost cell signal booster [affiliate link] instead. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3uaLJZ1HjlMVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: WeBoost Drive X RV \u2013 Unboxing and Review (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3uaLJZ1HjlM)weBoost Drive X RV (471410) Cell Phone Signal BoosterCheck at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Once you\u2019ve implemented these 11 RV camping hacks, RV living will be so much easier from now on.Related ArticlesHow long do RV tires last?Driving a Motorhome After 70: The Golden Years?RV Driving Tips"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"11 RV Camping Hacks (RV Hacks 2024)","item":"https:\/\/livingpioneer.com\/rv-camping-hacks-and-tricks\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]