11 Clever RV Towel Storage Ideas
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RV bathrooms are often so small they miss the mark on storage. Particularly when it comes to towels! Cabinets are too shallow to fit folded towels, and there’s rarely a place to hang them. These RV towel storage ideas will offer real, usable solutions for storing and drying your towels.
From maximizing existing furniture pieces to creative solutions for smaller spaces, I’ll show you how easy it is to keep towels nicely stored without sacrificing style or giving up your favorite thick, fluffy towels.
Utilizing Wall Space in the RV
Using empty wall space is one of the best ways to maximize storage for towels and other items in an RV bathroom. Here are the best ways to organize those towels.
1. Hooks
Hooks are the obvious #1 choice for RV towel storage.
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If you don’t have much wall space available, consider hanging a few hooks near the shower or sink area where you can hang wet towels after use.
You could even install a hook rack with multiple hooks so that each family member has their own designated spot for their towel after bathing or washing hands.
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2. Towel Racks
I love the towel racks because they seem to take up the least amount of room while also serving as a piece of decor.
There are multiple options of colors and styles of towel racks available now. The simplest are the ones that are basically 2 rails fixed vertically and the towels can be either folded or rolled.
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The ‘wine rack’ type stores your rolled-up towels where you would normally put bottles of wine.
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And adding a shelf above the towel rack just makes sense. More room for storage is always appreciated!
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3. Shelves
As much as I love the idea of wooden floating shelves (I love the minimalist, yet warm look of wood), I can’t deny that these multipurpose shelves make more sense.
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With a shelf for storing towels, hooks, AND a towel rail, it really is multipurpose. But with all that weight on the shelves, you would need to make sure it is well installed.
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4. Free-standing Shelves
If you have the space in your bathroom, you might want to consider free-standing shelves.
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Baskets or tubs could be used to store all the towels.
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5. Over-the-door Organizers
Over-the-door organizers are one of the most popular ways to organize your RV bathroom.
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These organizers typically come with several pockets, making it easy to store extra hand towels and toiletries such as shampoo bottles, soap bars, and razors.
There are quite a lot of over the door organizers to choose from, you just need to find something that has pockets or shelves that are big enough to hold your towels.
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6. Swivel racks
I’ve left this one until last because it’s my least favorite. Swivel towel racks allow you to hang a few towels in a small space, but you usually have to fold the towel once to make it fit on the rack, and the arms always seem to end up sagging.
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You may love it and it takes up very little space, but I’m not a fan.
Making Use of Unused Areas in the RV for Towel Storage
7. Storing Towels in the Shower or Tub Area
One way to use unused areas for towel storage is by storing towels in the shower or tub area.
You can use hooks inside the shower stall to hang towels or an over-the-door towel rack if there isn’t enough space on the walls.
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Obviously, this one is only for hanging towels that have just been used and are hanging up to dry out!
If I’m really stuck for space, I would consider storing my towels in a plastic storage tub that sits in the shower. When someone wants to take a shower, they’d need to move the tub out, but it’s light and easy to move.
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8. Placing Baskets Under the Sink or Vanity
The space under your bathroom sink is great for storing items, though it may be an awkward shape. A flexible basket can keep your towels organized in the small space!
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9. Utilizing Empty Corners and Nooks
If you’re lucky enough to have an unused corner in your tiny RV bathroom, you could add in a corner shelf or cabinet specifically for towels.
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10. Under bed or basement
If you can’t find enough cabinet or wall space for your towels, you may need to store them under the bed or even in your RV basement storage.
In that case, ensure they’re in a protective cover like this.
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11. Try New Towels
Another way of maximizing your bathroom linen storage space is to change the type of towels you use.
One of the problems with finding storage space for towels and organizing them in a sensible manner, is just the fact that they’re so big.
But if you were to use a different type towel, that doesn’t take up as much space, well, all your storage problems may be solved!
1. Microfiber towels
I think microfiber is one of those things that you either love or hate, but I’ve heard so many campers swear by them!
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They are extremely lightweight and very quick to dry.
2. Turkish towels
A big trend in recent years is the stylish but thin Turkish towels. These are cotton towels that are lightweight and dry fast.
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I prefer them as beach towels, but they are beautiful and would look good stored on your RV bathroom walls.
3. The “Affordable” Towels
A good towel can be surprisingly expensive, but the affordable towels are thinner and a little smaller. These can be much more ideal for RV living.
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Not as nice as big fluffy towel, of course, but in my experience, they are more absorbent than the above two options!
RV Towel Storage Ideas
These 11 ideas are a great start for re-organizing your RV bathroom and making it feel more like home. Get more tips and inspiration for your RV life:
