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Although we have recently traded in our pop-up for a Class C, we camped in our Tent Trailer for many years. Organizing such a small space can be a challenge, so I wanted to share some tips on how we organized and set up our tent trailer for quick getaways.
To see what we would bring with us-check out this previous post.
This is the floor plan of our Starcraft 2409 Tent Trailer. I find most of them have similar storage (or lack of lol). The red arrows indicate storage compartments that can be accessed from the outside of the unit.
To see what we would bring with us-check out this previous post.
This is the floor plan of our Starcraft 2409 Tent Trailer. I find most of them have similar storage (or lack of lol). The red arrows indicate storage compartments that can be accessed from the outside of the unit.
My hubby packs all of the Fire Prep Material (wood, newspaper, fire starters) in the front storage trunk closest to the external door on the entry side of the trailer. When we are ready to to make a fire we just grab what we need out of the access door.
We also use this storage box to store our food box, Sleeping Bags, and drying rack.
We keep our camping chairs stored under the banquette bench (which also has an accessible door to the outside for easy access). Under the second bench seat we store our manuals, a small toolbox, and a few extra blankets.
Once we've popped the tent trailer and unloaded the font storage box, Hubby works on the outside connections and I head inside with the bedding. My son uses the left bunk, all we need to do is add a fitted sheet, and unroll his sleeping bag. His Luggage Stays on his bunk during the day, and we move it to the Dinette at night
We limit my Son to his back pack for anything he wants to bring
(He also keeps it stored on his bunk).
We also use this storage box to store our food box, Sleeping Bags, and drying rack.
We keep our camping chairs stored under the banquette bench (which also has an accessible door to the outside for easy access). Under the second bench seat we store our manuals, a small toolbox, and a few extra blankets.
Once we've popped the tent trailer and unloaded the font storage box, Hubby works on the outside connections and I head inside with the bedding. My son uses the left bunk, all we need to do is add a fitted sheet, and unroll his sleeping bag. His Luggage Stays on his bunk during the day, and we move it to the Dinette at night
We limit my Son to his back pack for anything he wants to bring
(He also keeps it stored on his bunk).
For our bunk, I do the same thing for bedding, and our Luggage sits on top of the storage cabinet next to our bunk. Our Bathroom bags/Swim Bags stay at the end of our bunk during the day, and we move them to the banquette in the evening.
Our food storage bin (Check out this link to see what we pack in our food bin) is kept on top of the the storage cabinet next to my Son's bunk. This is directly across from the kitchen area and easily accessible. We take items out as we use them.
When purchasing items for your trailer, it's helpful to look for things that will do double duty. It's also helpful to purchase items that collapse, or nest inside each other or are smaller sized.
Now I can't take credit for the packing (my hubby has mad puzzle skills).
We store the following items in the lower storage cabinet (between the oven and the sink):
Now I can't take credit for the packing (my hubby has mad puzzle skills).
We store the following items in the lower storage cabinet (between the oven and the sink):
- A portable heater: Keep in mind, we rarely camp somewhere without electrical hook-ups (*tightwad tip: We don't waste propane when we are already paying for electrical).
- Our Trash can: We use a small Office /bathroom sized can that we can use with our recycled grocery bags (*another tightwad tip),
- Our Collapsing Dish rack
While we are traveling we store the following items inside our Trashcan: Bug Spray, Dish Soap, Sunscreen, Chlorox Wipes, our Sink plug, and paper Towels. After we set up we take these items out and store them behind the sink while we are camping.
Below, our food bin we have a teeny tiny cabinet. We store our Toaster, Paper Plates and our Nightlights in here.
Above the food storage bin we are fortunate to have a collapsible hanging rod. This is where we hang out coats when not in use. My best organizing find was our Hanging purse Organizer. In such a small space everything needs a "home". This organizer provides a home for all of those misc. things. We store all kinds of different things here: Our electronics, sandals, small toys and books, basically anything that is nice to have accessible but not laying around the trailer. We no longer trip on shoes, or have to constantly clear the clutter from the dinette.
Our Silverware and Utensils stay in the drawers, and our pots & pans and cups and bowls are assigned to the storage cabinet across from the shower.
Using this method we are able to pack and unpack pretty quickly for our last minute getaways.
Our Silverware and Utensils stay in the drawers, and our pots & pans and cups and bowls are assigned to the storage cabinet across from the shower.
Using this method we are able to pack and unpack pretty quickly for our last minute getaways.
I hope you have enjoyed my Tent Trailer Tour! I have included some affiliate links below to some products that might help you organize your tent trailer. I receive a small fee from the affiliate which helps offset the costs of maintaining my site,
I appreciate your support. Happy Camping!
I appreciate your support. Happy Camping!
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