28 camping and RV hacks that are borderline genius
Be a happy camper

Schedule in a pre-trip check

Pack a bag for your vehicle

Get back to basics

Wipe it all away

Have a playlist party

Map it out

Get some old kit

Be a softie

Go with the glow

Take a stash of coins

Be an entertainer

Pack multi-function gear

Wrap it up

Try before you go

Think small

Don’t skimp on pillows

Expect the worst

Join the gazebo gang

Make a hardy tissue box

Cook in pots and packages

Spice things up

Invest in a rail

Bottle it

Take your own bin

Keep your plugs in place

Citronella is your new signature scent

This grassy, slightly citrusy essential oil is known as a natural insect repellent, which is exactly what’s needed when camping by water or in wooded areas. Take a couple of large candles, a spray or even an oil-burning lantern to help keep mosquitoes and midges at bay.
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Hang it all

You might think you’ve used up all of your RV’s storage space but what about the walls? Hanging up kitchen items, essential kit and bits and bobs will free up room and make things easier to find. Strong magnetic strips are useful in the kitchen while shoe organisers or pouches can be used for pretty much anything from toiletries in the shower to tea lights.
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Embrace the freedom of the road

Don’t be too rigid with your plans. Book a site for the first night or two and leave the rest to fate and the call of the open road. It depends on how busy your route is likely to be, of course, but if there’s a decent amount of sites, it’s much more relaxing – and fun – when you have the flexibility to explore.
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