Life in a RV can be wonderful or frustrating, depending on what you make it. The author lived full time in a RV for two years, working on a commissioned book. Actually, she lived in two RVs, one after the other. The first was a 20' motorhome. Those of us who were "full-timers" rather than vacationers joked about the way to get along with your spouse in a small RV. Whenever you meet going in opposite directions, hug and pivot. We hugged and pivoted in the tiny 20' motorhome for 365 days. Then we "moved up" to a 30' 5th wheel and continued to hug and pivot for another 365 days. It was part of keeping a happy marriage while living 24/7/365 in a small RV.
RV Bathroom Furniture RV bathroom furniture is another part of living in a small RV. (Note: Every RV is small when you live in it.) RV bathroom furniture must be ready to "hug and pivot" to work in as little space as possible. RV bathroom furniture has several requirements. It must be Lightweight: Weight is very important when traveling in a RV. The more weight you put into RV bathroom furniture, the harder you will work your engine. You may also slow your travels. Think lightweight! The wooden magazine racked may look better, but the plastic one may weigh less. Practical and efficient: Add nothing that doesn't earn its keep. RV and camping stores offer hundreds of appealing gadgets. Some serve no real purpose, or do not fulfill promises. When you look at bathroom furniture, consider what it will do for you. Look around to see if there is another item that will better do the job. Small baskets may help you organize, but small boxes may do it better.
Mildew-resistant: A RV bathroom is a small, closed space. Unless you want to spend hours scrubbing mildew, make sure all bathroom furniture mildew-resistant. Shower curtains or pleated doors should be treated to resist mildew. Shower hoses should, too. If you need a curtain or shade at the window, get one in mildew-resistant material. Easy to clean: Most people use a RV for vacations and do not want to spend their time cleaning the bathroom. Look for bathroom furniture that is smooth, free of seams and cracks that collect dirt, mold, and mildew.
Stable: Any RV bathroom furniture you add must stay in place when traveling rough roads. Even if you don't plan to go off road to a remote campsite, you will encounter tough patches in road construction. Items that will not stay put require frequent packing and unpacking.
RV bathroom furniture that does not meet these criteria should be considered carefully. Chances are good that you will trash it or replace it soon if it fails in one or more points.
RV Bathroom Furniture RV bathroom furniture is another part of living in a small RV. (Note: Every RV is small when you live in it.) RV bathroom furniture must be ready to "hug and pivot" to work in as little space as possible. RV bathroom furniture has several requirements. It must be Lightweight: Weight is very important when traveling in a RV. The more weight you put into RV bathroom furniture, the harder you will work your engine. You may also slow your travels. Think lightweight! The wooden magazine racked may look better, but the plastic one may weigh less. Practical and efficient: Add nothing that doesn't earn its keep. RV and camping stores offer hundreds of appealing gadgets. Some serve no real purpose, or do not fulfill promises. When you look at bathroom furniture, consider what it will do for you. Look around to see if there is another item that will better do the job. Small baskets may help you organize, but small boxes may do it better.Mildew-resistant: A RV bathroom is a small, closed space. Unless you want to spend hours scrubbing mildew, make sure all bathroom furniture mildew-resistant. Shower curtains or pleated doors should be treated to resist mildew. Shower hoses should, too. If you need a curtain or shade at the window, get one in mildew-resistant material. Easy to clean: Most people use a RV for vacations and do not want to spend their time cleaning the bathroom. Look for bathroom furniture that is smooth, free of seams and cracks that collect dirt, mold, and mildew.
Stable: Any RV bathroom furniture you add must stay in place when traveling rough roads. Even if you don't plan to go off road to a remote campsite, you will encounter tough patches in road construction. Items that will not stay put require frequent packing and unpacking.
RV bathroom furniture that does not meet these criteria should be considered carefully. Chances are good that you will trash it or replace it soon if it fails in one or more points.
