27 Ideas for Organizing and Saving Space in an RV Kitchen

Here are some of the best RV kitchen storage solutions I’ve found for efficiently organizing and using every bit of storage space in a small RV kitchen.

Tip #1: Use wall space to add storage to your RV kitchen.

Idea #1: Add a Wall Mounted Knife Caddy

Just about every empty wall in my RV is used for storage, like this wall of my RV kitchen where I have a knife holder and a small wire storage basket. 

I initially tried hanging the basket with three Command hooks, but since the items I keep in it are pretty heavy, it eventually it fell down, so I used screws instead.

Idea #2: Make Room for Wall Mounted Organizers

My friend Brooke mounted a narrow spice rack (which she spray painted blue) on a wall in her travel trailer, along with a galvanized metal file organizer she uses as plate storage.

Idea #3: Install Tall Cabinets for Extra RV Kitchen Storage

The owners of the RV pictured below doubled their kitchen cabinet space by installing two kitchen cabinets. They purchased them at a home supply store, stacked them on top of each other, and secured them to the wall with screws. 

Since they match their existing cabinets, you can’t even tell they weren’t part of the original design!

Idea #6: Mug Hooks Used to Hang Wire Baskets on the End of an RV Kitchen Cabinet

One of my favorite small camper storage ideas is to hang baskets on the wall wherever extra storage is needed.

In my fifth wheel, I used mug hooks to hang wire baskets from the end of an RV kitchen cabinet as a place to store fruit and root vegetables. 

Read next: Ideas for Storing Fruit & Vegetables in Your RV

If you don’t want to use hooks that would leave holes in your walls or cabinets, you could try this type of wire basket hung with adhesive hooks.

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Idea #7: Use Tiny Gaps to Create Magnetic Pizza Pan Storage

Here’s an “RV kitchen storage hack” that I’m particularly proud I thought of. The gap next to my microwave seemed like wasted space, so I stuck a couple of magnets to the side of my microwave and it became the perfect spot to store my pizza pan.

Idea #8: Store Small Items on RV Refrigerator Doors

Another RV kitchen storage idea is to use the doors of your refrigerator for added storage.

If your refrigerator doors are magnetic, you can use magnetic hooks to store all kinds of kitchen supplies. I’ve got measuring cups and spoons, pot holders, and a plastic bag holder hung on my refrigerator.

If your fridge isn’t magnetic, you can either replace the panels with magnetic stainless steel sheets or use adhesive hooks instead.

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Tip #3: Utilize the Bottoms of RV Kitchen Cabinets for Under Cabinet Storage.

Idea #9: Pots and Utensils Hung Underneath RV Cabinets

First of all, I just love the wall decor in this kitchen.  But also, I love how the owner of this motorhome hung her pots and pans and other kitchen items from the bottom of her cabinets.

Idea #10: Hang Utensils Under Cabinets

This rotating adhesive hanger can be stuck to your backsplash (it bends) or under a cabinet for hanging utensils in your RV kitchen.

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Idea #11: Hang Wine Glasses Over Dining Area

I hung wine glasses from the bottom of one of my RV cabinets using a couple of racks like this one. 

We’ve only moved our RV once so far since I hung them. Unfortunately, I forgot to run a bungee cord across the end of the rack before we left so they wouldn’t slide off, and a few fell off and broke. 

But the ones that stayed on the rack did just fine with liquor bottle sleeves over them. I use those sleeves to protect my actual liquor bottles and glassware as well.

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Idea #12: Attach a Paper Plate Dispenser to the Bottom of a Kitchen Cabinet

For RV owners who prefer to use paper plates, one of these paper plate dispensers mounted to the bottom of a cabinet could come in really handy.

Idea #13: Use a Magnetic Knife Strip

A lot of people mount a magnetic knife strip on the wall of their RV kitchens.

If you don’t want your knives out, you can also hide them by mounting them in a cabinet.

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Idea #14: Rack for Wraps and Baggies Mounted Under a Kitchen Cabinet

A wrap and bag holder like this one, which is designed to be mounted on a kitchen cabinet door, could just as easily be mounted to the bottom of a cabinet. 

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You could even try using Command hooks or adhesive cable clips to hang it if you wanted, although I would probably choose mug hooks myself so that the height and angle could be adjusted as needed.  You could also spray paint the rack to be whatever color you wanted.

Idea #15: Hang an Under Cabinet Rack for Coffee Pods

Do you use a Keurig to make coffee in your RV?  If so, under the cabinet can be a great place to store K cups.

Idea #16: Install an Under Cabinet Organizer for Small Items

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This space-saving “stuff” organizer (it’s literally called an “Anything Keeper” has a similar design, but can be used to store anything.  It comes in either black or white, but of course, it too could be spray painted to match your RV decor.

Idea #17: Add Small Drawers to the Bottom of an RV Kitchen Cabinet

Here’s another under-cabinet storage idea that I would love to try sometime. 

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It’s a set of wooden drawers that could be mounted to the bottom of a cabinet using L brackets, acrylic mounting tape (since it’s very small), or countless other ways I’m sure.  If you do this, please send me a picture!

Idea #18: Find a Rod with Hooks for Hanging Utensils

The owners of this RV use the space under their kitchen cabinets as a place to store kitchen gadgets in their camper by hanging them from a utensil rack.  These can be purchased in different lengths and you can even get an adhesive one, but be sure to measure the height of your space before buying one. 

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Tip #4: Use countertops for adding RV kitchen storage.

Idea #19: Spice Rack Next to Backsplash

Here’s a neat idea that one of my blog subscribers sent to me in an email. It’s a nail polish rack, which she keeps on her counter, held in place by clear Command hooks. 

The bottom was originally rounded, her husband used a grinding wheel to make it flat across the bottom, but if you’re like me and have no way of cutting metal, you could get a rectangle-shaped one instead.  I’m sure these could also be secured in place with a bit of my trusty friend, acrylic mounting tape.

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Idea #20: Store Silverware On the Counter

I know most of us grew up with a silverware drawer as a basic kitchen essential, but after experiencing the convenience of having a silverware caddy next to my sink, I’m obsessed. It’s so easy to grab and store now!

I made this caddy by putting some tin cans in a basket I got at a thrift store. I wrap a bungee cord around it to hold it in place when my RV is in motion. Adding some rubber shelf liner to the bottom would probably prevent it from moving too.

There are some really neat silverware caddies on Amazon, such as this galvanized metal one, which would be super handy for carrying outside to eat at a camp table or picnic table if you eat most of your meals outside.

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Idea #21: Shower Caddy Used in an RV Kitchen

Sometimes the best camper organization ideas involve using items in a way that was different than their intended use. This RV owner used a caddy from the bathroom department at Walmart to add extra storage in her kitchen.

Idea #22: Create a Tea or Coffee Station

This caddy would be perfect for organizing tea or creating a coffee station.

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Idea #23: Build a Raised Shelf Behind the Sink

A friend of mine added a small wooden shelf behind the sink in her RV kitchen when she renovated her RV to create a place to set decorative items while keeping them up and off the counter.

Tip #5: Look for other empty spaces that be used as RV kitchen storage.

Idea #24: Stash Snacks in the Microwave

Here’s a cool space-saving idea if you’re really desperate for storage space in a small camper or travel trailer. Use the microwave as storage. 

RVer Amanda Kehler keeps a basket in her microwave which she simply removes whenever she needs to use the microwave and replaces afterward.

Idea #25: Hang a Pot Rack from the Ceiling

In my RV, I put the kitchen ceiling to use by hanging a pot rack above my sink.  The screws in my RV’s vent cover happened to be perfectly located and I was able to remove them and replace them with hooks. I’ve also seen other RV owners hang a pot rack from a wooden light fixture.

You probably won’t want to try this idea if you have a motorhome, because I can’t imagine that you’d want to listen to pots and pans banging around as you’re driving down the road!

Idea #26: Multi-Level Drawer Organizer

Giving drawers a storage upgrade with multi-tier cutlery trays and drawer dividers is a good way to utilize space near the top without them becoming too messy. 

RV owner Kathy Johnson is a pro at drawer organization, as you can see in the photos below.

Idea #27: Check If You Have a Panel with Empty Space Behind It

Many RV kitchens have panels with empty space behind them that can be turned into storage, like this spot I found underneath my pantry cabinets.

Want to see more ideas for RV kitchen organization?  Check out these other blog posts:

• 7 Organization Hacks for RV Kitchen Cabinets
• 5 RV Pantry Storage Problems & Solutions
• 9 Space-Saving Spice Storage Ideas
• 8 Fruit and Root Vegetable Storage Ideas