Randi’s Adventures took an exciting and insightful twist in this recent camping meetup. A standout highlight of the meetup was the opportunity for everyone to tour each others’ Little Guy trailers and other compact campers.
Attendees shared their personal favorite modification ideas, essential accessory hacks, and other hard-learned tips that every camper would find beneficial. This post will explore some of the most practical and innovative ideas shared during the trip.
Inspiring Small Camper Innovations
The camaraderie from the meetup was incredibly inspiring. The inventiveness that each camper brought to the table left us buzzing with new ideas—impressive storage solutions, practical tips to secure drawers while on the road, and even creative table modifications.
As we look back at the highlights of part one, don’t forget to watch part two, because this video is also packed full of more practical ideas that you’ll want to try out.
Mary and Her Organized Totes
“We’ve got a couple of small modifications,” Mary Weber said, showcasing her organized totes. These were the perfect depth to fit into a Little Guy and were arranged systematically to hold their food, essential supplies like toilet paper, and their clothes.
Mary also shares another ingenious idea she picked up from Girl Campers; a small fan for the refrigerator. By ensuring circulating air within, one can avoid the issue of food near the freezer getting overly frozen.
Beth and Ratchet-Style Window Arms
Beth shared about how they made the heavy front window manageable by replacing the existing arms with new ones from Transatlantic Products. Despite needing to slightly modify the original fit, Beth mentions, “This was a game changer.” This innovation also enables one to open the window from the outside, a handy hack during a rainstorm.
The Keyless Door Lock
Kevin and Maureen shared their RV keyless door lock. This was a practical solution to eliminate having to carry their RV camper key with them every time they entered or left their camper.
Intelligent Storage Solutions
Another camper, Shar, offered a plethora of practical modifications she had adopted. Changing the cushions for comfort, extending the counters and placing a table over the stove for extra working space, and organizing clothes in wider pull-out shelves were part of her camper hacks.
An impressive addition was her use of an erase board where she would note down her current location, the address, and the campsite’s phone number—a practical tip in case of an emergency.
The Solar Power Solution
Another fascinating modification showcased in the meetup was around harnessing solar power. Todd showed off his solar mods including 600 watts worth of panels affixed on the roof and 260 watts from portable panels, totaling a whopping 860 watts. The implementation of solar power as a renewable energy source can be handy for campers who love to camp off-grid.
Make sure to watch part two of this fun tour of camper modifications and tips video series. You won’t want to miss out on more amazingly useful practical ideas. You may just discover the perfect tip or hack that could revolutionize your camping experience.
